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Formal Definition: Learning Activity Sheet in Grade 10 English Second Quarter Activity 5

This document provides instructions for a learning activity sheet in Grade 10 English for the second quarter. Students are asked to practice defining unfamiliar words using formal definitions, which consist of four parts: the term being defined, a verb, the general category or class, and what differentiates the term. Examples of formal definitions are provided. Students are then given two tasks - to look up unfamiliar words from a myth and define them formally, and to provide formal definitions for 10 given terms using a dictionary.

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Formal Definition: Learning Activity Sheet in Grade 10 English Second Quarter Activity 5

This document provides instructions for a learning activity sheet in Grade 10 English for the second quarter. Students are asked to practice defining unfamiliar words using formal definitions, which consist of four parts: the term being defined, a verb, the general category or class, and what differentiates the term. Examples of formal definitions are provided. Students are then given two tasks - to look up unfamiliar words from a myth and define them formally, and to provide formal definitions for 10 given terms using a dictionary.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 10 ENGLISH

SECOND QUARTER
ACTIVITY 5

Activity Title: FORMAL DEFINITION


Type of Activity: Concept Notes/Worksheet
Learning Target: Define the term using the formal type of definition.
References: Tagay, L. et.al. (2019). Journeying Through Literature and
Language 10. Manila: Don Bosco Press, Inc.
CONCEPT NOTES
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE UNFAMILIAR WORD OR
TERM? Words maybe defined in two ways: INFORMAL and
FORMAL defining of terms.
A definition is a logical technique that reveals the meaning of
a term or word. It specifies the necessary and sufficient conditions
for being a member of a specific set, enabling the writer to set
boundaries or limits that separate the term from any other term.
A FORMAL sentence DEFINITION consists of four
components: species (term defined) + verb + genus (general
category) + differentia (what makes the term different from other items in the category). Also, it can also
be done this way: the word itself, the part of speech it belongs to and its description.
TERM VERB CLASS DIFFERENTIATION
TRIANGLE is a plane figure With three straight bounding sides.
OSMOSIS Is a process in which fluid passes through a
membrane
RIFLE is a firearm with a long narrow barrel.
MOLLUSKS are group of soft- such as snails, mussel, clams, and
bodied animals squids
UNIVERSITY is An educational that offers curriculum programs from
institution basic education to graduate studies.

Word: EPIC HUBRIS


Part of Speech Noun Noun
Description is a long narrative poem about is a Latin term which means excessive
heroic deeds and adventures. pride or self-confidence.
Reference Dictionary.com Merriam-webster.com

TASK 1. Read the plot about one of the myths gods and goddesses. Choose the unfamiliar
words. Look for the meaning using formal definition on page 15 of the textbook.

1. Word 4. Word
Part of Speech Part of Speech
Description Description
Reference Reference
2. Word 5. Word
Part of Speech Part of Speech
Description Description
Reference Reference
3. Word
Part of Speech
Description
Reference
TASK 2: Define the following terms using FORMAL DEFINITION. You are allowed to use any
type of dictionary. Good luck!
Ex: Persuasive essay is an argumentative essay intends to make readers see both sides of
the coin and make an action.

Term Verb Class Differentiation


1. Twitter
2. Invertebrates
3. Biology
4. Apnea
5. Charlatan
6. Epistemology
7. Gamophobia
8. Ichthyosis
9. Didaskaleinophobia
10.Pandemic

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