ENGLISH QUARTER 4

WEEK 1

D. Development (Time Frame: 30 minutes)

Activity 1: Parts of a Dictionary Entry

Direction: Determine the part of a dictionary entry by using the jumbled letters of the term and the
provided meaning. You

may also use dictionary from online sources or mobile applications to accomplish this activity.

1. An TRENY WORD, listed alphabetically, shows how a word is spelled and how words of more than one
syllable is divided.-ENTRY WORD

2. The CIAROPNOITNUN has symbols to show how to say the words.-PRONUNCIATION

3. A TRAP-OF-SCHEEP label gives the function or functions of a word.-PART OF SPEECH

4. LATERED FORMS, such as plurals, or the comparative forms are often given.-RELATED FORMS

5. ULTIMPLE DEFINITIONS or meanings are numbered.-MULTIPLE DEFINITIONS

6. An ILLUSTIVERAT SENTENCE or phrase shows how a word is used.-ILLUSTRATIVE SENTENCE

7. An EMOTYLOGY, or word history, tells the origin of a word.-ETYMOLOGY

8. An ENTACC shows which syllables are said with special force.-ACCENT

9. Sometimes a MYSYNON STUDY shows shades of meaning.-SYNONYM STUDY

10. A MOGRAPHHO is spelled the same as another word but has a different origin and meaning.-
HOMOGRAPH

Activity 2: Using a Thesaurus

Direction: Use a thesaurus to help you circle out the correct synonym to complete each sentence. You
may also use thesaurus from online sources or mobile applications to accomplish this activity.

1. Raf looks (orderly, trim) in his new suit.-TRIM

2. Her booth at the hobby show is very (tidy, trim).-TRIM

3. She swept it out, and it is (trim, shipshape).-SHIPSHAPE

4. He arranged the items to appear (orderly, trim).-ORDERLY

5. He put his stamps in (neat, shipshape) rows.-SHIPSHAPE

6. Rolf is (shipshape, orderly) about everything.-ORDERLY

7. Her room is always (shipshape, trim) too.-SHIPSHAPE

8. Even his old hat looks (trim, orderly) on him.-TRIM

9. I rarely look (shipshape, trim) in my clothes.-TRIM

10. I wish I were as (shipshape, tidy) as Raf.-SHIPSHAPE

11. I could become more (orderly, shipshape) by organizing my work.-ORDERLY

E. Engagement (Time Frame: 90 minutes)

Activity 3: Words Worth Knowing

Directions: The thirty words included in the pool of words below come from specialized areas.
Categorize each to complete the table. Determine how many of these words you know well enough to
use in your writing and speaking. Then, use a dictionary to look up the meanings of words you do not
know (10 words).
BUSINESS CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY HEALTH HISTORY LANGUAGE LAW MATH PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Affiliate Radioactive Strait Diuretic Socialism Jargon Emigrate Quadratic Supersonic
Merger Catalyst Isthmus syndrome Slang Dogma Prism Dynamo
proprietor Coagulate demography homonym Treason Derivation
valence Fascism parabola
Perjury
Sacrilege
Creed
homicide

1.coagulate-verb (of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state.

"blood had coagulated around the edges of the wound"

2.isthmus-noun, a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas
of land.

3. jargon-noun, special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are
difficult for others to understand."legal jargon"

4.sacrilege-noun, violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

"putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege"

5.creed-noun, a system of Christian or other religious belief; a faith.

"people of many creeds and cultures"

6.diuretic-adjective (chiefly of drugs) causing increased passing of urine

7. fascism- (also Fascism) an extreme right-wing political system or attitude that is in favour of strong
central government, aggressively promoting your own country or race above others, and that does not
allow any opposition.
8.emigrate-verb, leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

"Rosa's parents emigrated from Argentina"

9.dogma-noun, a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

"the rejection of political dogma"

10. dynamo-noun, plural dy·na·mos.,an electric generator, especially for direct current.

an energetic, hardworking, forceful person.

Activity 4: Search the Term

Directions: Replace the italicized words in the following sentences with their exact specialized terms.
Use a dictionary, the

internet, and the words in the parentheses as your reference. Configuration clues (boxed letters) are
also given.

Ex.: Use a hand to grab the heavy metal ball by the handle and swing it up until it rests against your
forearm. (Physical fitness)

Answer: Use one hand to grab a kettle bell by the handle and swing it up until it rests against your
forearm.

1. paracetamol

2. refurbished

3. cameo

4. backlog

5. mores

6. curator
7. patent

8. calibrate

9. rule

10. bill

A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 30 minutes)

Activity 5: Word Search Nutshell

Directions: In relation to the lesson and activities on word search using dictionaries, thesaurus, and
online resources, answer the table below.

TYPE OF REFERENCE WHAT IS IT? HOW TO USE IT FOR HOW OFTEN DO I USE
WORD SEARCH? IT?
DICTIONARY A dictionary is a book Dictionaries are I don't often use a
or electronic resource organised dictionary but
that lists the words of a alphabetically, so start whenever I do it is
language (typically in with the first letter of hardly ever for finding
alphabetical order) and the word that you are word meaning.
gives their meaning, or trying to find. Whenever I am reading
gives the equivalent and I come across a
words in a different 'Alliteration' is going to new word I
language, often also be in the first section of automatically know the
providing information the dictionary under meaning by the context
about pronunciation, 'a'. of the sentence. If I am
origin, and usage. on the computer and I
There will be lots of need to check out a
entries for each letter word then I also don't
of the alphabet, so use need my dictionary, I
the guide word at the just use the computer.
top of the page to help
you. The guide word
tells you what the first
or last word on that
page of the dictionary
is.

You will need to look at

the second letter of the
word, and then the
third, and so on, in
order to find it. It takes
a little practice to find
words quickly.
 You may need to scan
several pages of the
dictionary in order to
find the word that you
need. Scanning is a way
of reading quickly to
find the information
that you need. The
more you practice, the
better you will get at
finding words fast.
THESAURUS A thesaurus (plural Like a dictionary, a I seldom use thesaurus
thesauri or thesaurus can help you
thesauruses) or expand the way that
synonym dictionary is a you discuss your topic.
reference work for A thesaurus contains
finding synonyms and groupings of words
sometimes antonyms that are collected in
of words. terms of their meaning.
This is how you can use
a thesaurus in your
research:

-Choose a word as a
starting point.
-Like a dictionary, find
the word in the
alphabetic
arrangement.
-Once you find the
word, look at the
words that are listed
alongside the main
word.
-Choose another word
that will work to
replace the word that
was your starting point.
ONLINE SOURCES Britannica, I use online sources I always use online
Encyclopedia.com, using effective steps: sources especially
youtube, e-books nowadays, there’s no
1. Identifying what kind face-to-face interactive
of information I need, classes. If I ever
whether definition, encounter a topic
synonym, history or which confuses me, I’d
further information go through the online
about the topic. sources to learn.
 2. Choosing the
appropriate source like
if I want information,
I’d go search through
Youtube and If I am not
satisfied, I’d search
data in Britannica.

3. Lastly, gathering the

information I need.

V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 40 minutes)

(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

Activity 6: Word Search Nutshell

Directions: The text below is an excerpt of Steve Jobs, “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” speech. To
understand his message better, look for the meaning of the eight (8) unfamiliar words in the speech. In
doing so, refer to the sample below:
Word Entry: commencement
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: -a beginning or start
-a ceremony in which degrees
or diplomas are conferred on
graduating students
Similar Word: -beginning, start, opening
-ceremony, graduation
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet( merriam-
webster.com)

Word Entry: catalog

Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: -a complete list of items,
typically one in alphabetical
or other systematic order.
Similar Word: brochure, bulletin, directory
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used Internet( merriam-
webster.com)

Word Entry: fellow

Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: -informal: a man or boy
-a person in the same
position, involved in the same
activity, or otherwise
associated with another.
Similar Word: -man, boy, person, guy
-companion, friend
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet( merriam-
webster.com)

Word Entry: touch

Part of Speech: verb
Meaning: - come into or be in contact
with.
- handle in order to
manipulate, alter, or
otherwise affect, especially in
an adverse way
Similar Word: -meet
-handle, hold
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet( merriam-
webster.com)
Word Entry: idealistic
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: believing that very good
things can be achieved, often
when this does not seem
likely to other people
Similar Word: unrealistic, optimistic
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet
(Dictionary.cambridge.org)

Word Entry: notions

Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: - a conception of or belief
about something.
- a conception of or belief
about something.
Similar Word: -idea, belief, concept
-impulse, desire
Restrictive Label: -n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet (Internet( merriam-
webster.com)

Word Entry: Hitchhiking-gerund or present

participle (hitchhike)
Part of Speech: verb
Meaning: travel by getting free rides in
passing vehicles
Similar Word: take a lift, bum a ride
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: Internet
(Dictionary.cambridge.org)

Word Entry: anew

Part of Speech: adverb
Meaning: - in a new or different and
typically more positive way
- once more; again
Similar Word: again, once more, once
more, over again
Restrictive Label: n/a
Guide Words: n/a
Reference used: (Dictionary.cambridge.org)