Week 3

Poetry: Context
Clues, Affixes
and Author
Short Review
 Direction
Fill in the gaps with appropriate words such as articles,
prepositions, or verbs from the given list to ensure the thoughts
flow smoothly and the text is comprehensible.
 by is into of and from
Poetry a type of literature that conveys thought, describes a scene, or
tells a story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of words. Its form,
that is made distinct the repetition of similar syllables in words known
as rhyme, the feelings the writers that are detected through its tone
the unusual choice of words or the diction, has caused it to be
appreciated by its readers. This piece of literature turns readers
profound thinkers with the presence of figures of speech and sound
devices that depict its style.
 Guide Questions
1. How familiar are you with poetry?
2. What are the elements, language features, and styles of
poetry?
3. What value does poetry hold in your daily life?
Lay Down the End
 Direction
Think deeply about the verse or quote presented. Afterwards,
answer and react to the following questions.
Bible Verse Lamentations
3:22-23 ESV “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies
never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your
faithfulness.”
Qur’an Verse
“You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.” (Qur'an 1:4)
Quotation
“In times of trouble, be strong. And wait patiently for God to rescue you.” -
Laila Gifty Akita
 Guide Questions
1. During difficult times in life, do you feel that God is with
you?
2. Do you believe in His steadfast love and His power to save
you?
Unlocking Content Vocabulary
 Direction
Read the description carefully. Choose your answer from the word
box below.
 1. Hints or pieces of information within the poem that help readers
Context Clues understand the meaning of difficult words or phrases.
2. A person who creates or produces written, spoken, or visual works.
Antonym Clues
3. Small word particles, usually only a few letters, added to a root
word to change its meaning or grammatical properties.
Affixes
4. An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the difficult word
Author means by contrast (e.g., Unlike the vibrant spring, the winter was
dreary and dull).
Prefixes
5. Affixes attached to the beginning of a root word (e.g., "un-" in
Suffixes "unhappy").

Synonym Clues
Context Clues
 Context Clues
Context clues in poetry are hints or pieces of information within
the poem that help readers understand the meaning of difficult
words or phrases. These clues can come from the words and
sentences surrounding the unfamiliar word, helping readers
figure out its meaning without needing to look it up.
 Types of Context Clues

Definition Clues

Sometimes the poem will provide a definition for a difficult word right in
the next line or within the same line.

Example: The night was somber, dark and gloomy.

 Types of Context Clues

Synonym Clues

The poem might use a word that means the same thing as the difficult
word to help explain it.

Example: The child was elated, filled with joy and happiness.
 Types of Context Clues

Antonym Clues

An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the difficult

word means by contrast.

Example: Unlike the vibrant spring, the winter was dreary and dull
 Types of Context Clues

Example Clues

The poem gives examples that help explain the difficult word.

Example: The meadow was teeming with wildlife: rabbits, deer, and birds
were everywhere.
 Types of Context Clues

Explanation Clues

The poem explains the difficult word in more detail within

the surrounding lines

Example: The ancient tree, a giant oak with sprawling branches, stood as a
sentinel in the forest
 How to Use Context Clues
1. Read the Surrounding Lines. Look at the lines before and after the
unfamiliar word.
2. Look for Synonyms or Antonyms. Check if the poem uses similar or
opposite words to explain the difficult word.
3. Check for Examples. See if the poem provides examples that illustrate
what the word means.
 How to Use Context Clues

4. Find Definitions or Explanations. Look for a definition or a detailed

description within the poem.
 Practice

Poem Excerpt: "The old mansion was eerie, with its creaking floors and
ghostly shadows."
Context Clue: The phrase "creaking floors and ghostly shadows" gives a
hint about what "eerie" means.
Meaning: Based on these clues, "eerie" likely means something spooky or
creepy.
 Practice Activity:
Context Clues in Poetry
 Direction
1. Read each poem excerpt carefully.
2. Use the context clues provided in the surrounding lines to
determine the meaning of the underlined word.
3. Write the meaning of the word and explain which type of
context clue helped you (definition, synonym, antonym, example,
or explanation).
Example
Poem Excerpt: "The old mansion was eerie, with its creaking
floors and ghostly shadows."

Meaning: spooky or creepy.

Type of context clue: Explanation.

1. Poem Excerpt: "The sky was azure, a bright blue that stretched across
the horizon."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________

2. Poem Excerpt: "The warrior was valiant, brave and fearless in the face
of danger."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________
3. Poem Excerpt: "Her voice was melodious, like the sweet sound of a
harp."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________

4. Poem Excerpt: "The room felt claustrophobic, unlike the wide-open

spaces of the park."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________
5. Poem Excerpt: "The child was exuberant, filled with energy and
excitement."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________

6. Poem Excerpt: "The storm was ferocious, with strong winds and
relentless rain."
Meaning: ____________
Type of context clue: ____________
More Practice Activity:
Using context clues
 Direction
Carefully read the following lines and identify the clues to
uncover their meanings.
1. Is there any cream or lotion that I could use to soothe this pain?
a. destroy b. calm
c. ruin d. maintain

2. A very tired father of the house found his repose on that old rocking
chair.
a. rest b. anger
c. chaos d. friend
3. The administration compelled its staff to provide the office with the
necessary documents immediately.
a. pleaded b. asked
c. obliged d. requested

4. The company president descends from a poor family that’s why he is

very considerate to the needy.
a. originate b. walk
c. live d. stay
5. The company president descends from a poor family that’s why he is
very considerate to the needy.
a. originate b. walk
c. live d. stay
Affixes
 Affixes

Affixes are small word particles, usually only a few letters,

added to a root word to change its meaning or grammatical
properties.
 Types of Affixes

Prefixes

Affixes attached to the beginning of a root word

e.g., "un-" in "unhappy"

 Types of Affixes

Suffixes

Affixes attached to the end of a root word

e.g., "-ness" in "happiness”.

 Types of Affixes

Suffixes

Suffixes are mainly used for grammar purposes:

• verb conjugation (work- worked)
• plurality (fox - foxes)
• possession (Juliana - Juliana’s)
• reflexive pronouns (them - themselves)
• comparatives and superlatives (fast - faster, fastest)
• changing word class (swim - swimmer)
 Types of Affixes

Infixes

Infixes are a special type of affix that comes in the middle of a word.
However, the English language doesn’t use infixes. Infixes are more
common in other languages, including Greek, Austronesian languages like
Tagalog, and Indigenous American languages like Choctaw.
 Types of Affixes

Circumfixes

Circumfixes are pairs of prefixes and suffixes always used together.

Circumfixes in English are very rare, but the circumfix of en– and –en is
seen in the common word enlighten, and the circumfix of em– and –en is
seen in embolden.
 Affixes
In poetry, affixes help uncover the meanings of words. For
example, "friend," a noun meaning someone attached to another
by affection or esteem, can become an adverb when affixed with
"-ly," as in "friendly," meaning showing kindly interest and
goodwill.
 Affixes
When affixed with "un-," the word becomes "unfriendly,"
meaning unfavorable or unsympathetic. Other examples of
affixes include "- or," "-er," "-ful," "-able," and "-ible."
Who is an author?
 Who is an author?

• An author is a person who creates or produces written, spoken, or

visual works.
• The term "author" is commonly associated with writers of books,
articles, poems, and essays, but it also applies to creators of speeches,
scripts, screenplays, artwork, music, and other forms of creative
expression.
 Who is an author?

• Authors bring their individual perspectives and viewpoints to their

work, shaping how they interpret and represent the world around
them.
• Authors have the potential to influence and inspire others through
their work. They can spark conversations, challenge perceptions,
evoke emotions, and prompt reflection.
 Who is an author?

• Authors use language, imagery, symbolism, and storytelling

techniques to engage audiences, convey messages, evoke emotions,
and spark thought. Through their creations, authors leave a lasting
impact on culture, society, and the human experience.
Author Study Day
 Direction
1. Students will form groups of four to five members and write
their output on cartolina or manila paper.
2. Afterward, each group will present their work to the class.
 Direction
Discover essential facts about the author by completing the
graphic organizer with the given details about him.
 What are
Why is he
his works?
important?

When was Where was

he born? Jose P. Rizal he born?

What line or
How many language quote is he
did he know? famous about?
 DR. JOSE RIZAL FACTS
He led the Philippine Independence by fighting for reforms throught
his writings instead of a bloody revolution.
“The youth is the hope of our future.”
22 languages
June 19, 1961
Calamba, Laguna
He was hailed as Philippine National Heri who exposed the corruptions
of the Spanish Colonial Government.
He was an advocate of peaceful reforms through La Liga Filipina.
 Guide Questions
1. How did you organize the information provided to you?
2. How did creating and completing the graphic organizer help you
visualize and understand Dr. Jose Rizal's role as an author?
3. What insights did you gain about your own journey as a reader and
writer while creating the graphic organizer?
The Power of Words
 Direction
1. The teacher will divide the class into six groups.
2. Each group will be assigned to explain the significance of the
following words in the given material.
Group 1: Creator Group 4: Troubles
Group 2: Power Group 5: Shelter
Group 3: Descend Group 6: Prudence

3. Afterwards, the group will choose a representative to present

their work in front.
A Poem that Has No Title

To my Creator I sing
Who did soothe me in my great loss;
To the Merciful and Kind
Who in my troubles gave me repose.
 A Poem that Has No Title
(cont.)

Thou with that pow'r of thine Said: Live! And with life
myself I found;
And shelter gave me thou
And a soul impelled to the good
Like a compass whose point to the North is bound.
 A Poem that Has No Title
(cont.)

Thou did make me descend From honorable home and

respectable stock, And a homeland thou gavest me Without
limit, fair and rich Though fortune and prudence it does
lack.
 Guide Questions

1. How is the word "CREATOR" connected to the poem?

2. What do you think is the author’s relationship with the
Creator? Which line supports your answer?
3. What did the Creator do with His TROUBLES?
4. Whose POWER is mentioned in the second stanza?
 Guide Questions

5. How did the speaker experience this power?

6. What do you think the author meant by "SHELTER"?
7. Where did the author DESCEND?
8. What did the author’s homeland lack besides PRUDENCE?
Exit Slip: 3, 2, 1
 Direction
On a piece of paper, ask the student to provide what is being asked
for:

• Write three things you learned from this lesson.

• List down two things you want to learn more about.
• Ask one question about the lesson.
Complete the following open–ended lines in a short paragraph to get
the key ideas of the lesson.

The life given to us is really precious because despite the trials we go

through, GOD always provides us with everything we need, including
hope.

It is essential to realize that as we take on the path GOD designed for us,
we always find ourselves calm and faithful to HIM because
_______________________________________

From this day on, I will be _________________________

_______________________________________________.