LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 9

GRADE 9-BANGKAL

Learning Competency: EN9V-Ig-12.3: Note types of context clue (restatement, definition, synonyms, antonyms)
used for a given word or expression.

I. Learning Objective:
At the end of the 60-minute class, the students shall be able to:
1. match, locate and use context clues to improve comprehension and vocabulary development; and
2. identify the type and explain context clues used in a sentence by means of 123 game.

II. Subject Matter: Using Context Clues

Reference: A Journey Through Anglo-American Literature (Learner’s Material)
Materials: Projector Powerpoint Presentation

III. Procedure:
A. Classroom Routine
a. Prayer
b. Checking of Attendance
c. Review:
Vocabulary Words
Read out a sentence and let the students choose the strips of words to stick on the board to match the
meaning.
Vocabulary:
AFFIRMATION - a positive assertion
I get annoyed by blogs whose comments boxes are nothing but mutual _________.
BENEVOLENT - marked by or suggestive of kindness
He was a ___________person, though a stranger, he returned my lost purse with its contents
intact.
CAJOLE - to convince with flattery or promises
The father had __________ his son into doing his homework by promising he would take him to
a baseball game afterwards.
HOAX - to trick into believing as genuine something false and often preposterous
The UFO sighting was announced to be a __________ to divert attention to the government’s
military testing.
OSTENTATIOUS – an act of being flashy or pretension
He could not prove that the Mayor with ________ personality was a con man.
d. Motivation:
Ask the students if they have encountered an unfamiliar word while reading. What did they do to
understand the unfamiliar word? Tell the students that they will learn how to understand these words
without relying too much on the dictionary or the internet.
C. Presentation:
1. Show the word FLEEGLE on the board. Ask volunteers to define it. When no one is able to state the
meaning, discuss strategies for discovering the definition.
2. Tell the students that one way to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word is to use context clues.
Sometimes, clues to the meanings of words are hidden in other near-by words or phrases.
3. Show the following sentence on the board: The students could not fit in the FLEEGLE because the ten-
passenger van was already filled with bags. Point out the word FLEEGLE in the sentence.
 4. Ask the group to guess the meaning of FLEEGLE now that they’ve seen it used in a sentence. When
a student responds with TEN-PASSENGER VAN, ask him or her to come forward and underline the clue from the
sentence.
8. Discuss the examples below:

Context Clue #1: Definition/Restatement. The meaning of the vocabulary word is in the sentence itself, usually
following the vocabulary word.
Ex: Definition or Restatement
Jacks duplicity or crafty dishonesty – caused him to steal his coworkers pensions by directing their money
into another account.
Context Clue #2: Synonym. The sentence uses a similar word to help explain the meaning of the vocabulary
word.
Ex: Synonym
For the team’s deceitfulness, the baseball coach punished their duplicity after admitting to use steroids to
boost their batting speed.
Context Clue #3: Antonym /Opposite/Contrast. The sentence uses a word with an opposite definition to give
the meaning of the vocabulary word. These sentences usually have negative discourse connectives or what we
conjunctions.
Example:
It was Faye’s duplicity that caused Jay to break up with her. Had she been honest, he wouldn’ t have felt
the need.
Context Clue #4: Examples/General Information/Explanation This type of context clue uses examples or
explanations to help the reader infer the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Example or Explanation
I was shocked at her duplicity when she stole my diamond earrings, sold them on eBay and lied to me
about it the whole time.
Examples (batch #2)
Definition or Restatement
The village was desolate, most of the residents dead or moved, but the crops remained untouched.
unoccupied unhappy unlawful unpredictable
Synonym
Ballet students appear so lithe; they are so limber and flexible.
Clumsy fast light nimble
Antonym/Opposite/Contrast
The gentleman was portly, but his wife was thin.
fat sexy short tall
Example or Explanation/Gen Info
People with phobias, such as being scared of heights, water, or confined spaces are difficult to cure.
Allure of something Bored of something
Fear of something Excited of something
Examples (Batch #3):
Determine the write word from the choices and what kind of context clue was used.
Whether you call him a troglodyte, Neanderthal, or barbarian, I don’t care. Just don’t call him on my phone.
bum caveman king
The Mayor praised the town but the Governor deprecated it.
appreciated belittled collaborated
The puppy was a complete nuisance. It was a total bother and an annoyance to all the neighbors.
extravagance grievance hindrance inconvenience
Legumes such as peas and beans produce pods.
fruits leaves vegetables
 D. Application:
123 GAME The class will be divided into 8 groups. Each group will be called by their number.
Once they are called, all of them should stand. The last person to stand shall be the one to
answer. Let the students answer the exercises to be flashed on the screen.

Enrichment Activity: Restatement/Def. Example Synonym Antonym/Contrast

A = He seemed quite free and easy with a few friends, but at large parties he was quite inhibited.
Appeased Controlled Freed Hurried
D or R = Embassies typically follow well-established protocols or accepted procedures for seating guests at a
government dinner.
A set of chairs A set of people A set of places A set of rules
E = Most condiments such as pepper, mustard and catsup, are used to improve the flavor of foods.
seasoning compliments recipe ingredient
A = Some city dwellers are affluent while some live in poverty.
Fluent smooth happy rich
D or R = The factory supervisor is going to be inspecting soon, this is a careful and critical checking of all of the
meats processed each day.
Drilling Drafting Eliminating Examining

IV. Assessment:
The students will be asked to get a ¼ sheet of paper and answer the following test. They are tasked to answer
directly.

Exercises: Determine the type of context clues used on the sentences.

1. Hank was an opportunist, taking benefit of every possible angle. – Restatement
2. My mother was candid, truthfully sharing her ideas on the subject. – Restatement
3. Exchanging screen names is almost like trading phone numbers. – Synonym
4. Elizabeth had the perfect trifecta of attributes: power, beauty and money. – Example
5. Tell me accurately where you were last night and precisely what were you doing? -Synonym

Put the letter of the matching definition/meaning on each line.

I ___precisely a. Outstanding
B___ opportunist b. One who takes advantage
J___ charisma c. Group of three
F___ catalysts d. Undoubtedly
K___ candid e. Trading one for another
A___ stupendous f. Agent of change
G___ apt g. Likely
H___ crescent h. Shape like a portion of a circle
E___ exchanging i. Exactly
C___ trifecta j. Extremely attractive quality
k. Honest

V. Assignment. Choose two words from the assessment word list (part 2) and then write sentences using the four
types of context clues.
Prepared by: Rated by:

JINKY GRACE P. FERNANDEZ VENUS S. CABACANG

Teacher- I Master Teacher III