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Here are the unscrambled words to complete the sentences: 1. mouth 2. controlled 3. skills 4. designated 5. education

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Unlocking of Word Difficulties

Here are the unscrambled words to complete the sentences: 1. mouth 2. controlled 3. skills 4. designated 5. education

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Vocabulary

Unlocking of Difficulties
You can use vernacular language (Filipino or
Taglish) in expressing your ideas ORALLY but it is
highly ENCOURAGE that you use the medium of
the subject which is ENGLISH.
Refrain from doing any unnecessary activities
other than the ones related to our subject.
You can use your gadgets’ dictionaries in
identifying difficult words but wait until you are
told to do so.
Lesson Objective:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Use appropriate strategies in unlocking the meaning
of unfamiliar words.
Anchored in the CG, 1st Quarter of English 8 which
states that you need to…..
Use appropriate strategies in unlocking the meaning of
unfamiliar words. (EN8V-Ie-4)
References:
1. K to 12 Curriculum Guide (May, 2016) p. 175
2. www.enhancemyvocabulary.com/improve-expand-vocabulary.html
3. Vibal English book
Introduction. . .
LET’S WATCH
Introduction. . .
As a student, what do you do in order to improve you
Vocabulary?
Seven easy ways to improve your vocabulary and learn new words:
1. Read, read, and read. ...
2. Keep a dictionary and thesaurus handy. ...
3. Use a journal. ...
4. Learn a word a day. ...
5. Go back to your roots. ...
6. Play some games. ...
7. Engage in conversations.
Preliminary Activity: Unscramble
Game
( o c a s h ) – complete disorder and confusion Chaos
( t x a y n i e ) – a painful or apprehensive
uneasiness of mind Anxiety
( s a g r i n h ) – to decorate a dish or a food
Garnish
( p n t o p e n o ) - a person you are playing or
fighting against in a game or a competition Opponent
( g f l e a r i )- easily broken or damaged
fragile
Task 1: Contextual Clues
Encircle the letter of the group of words that can replace the word in bold in
each sentence.

1. The elderly are advice to avoid strenuous exercises.


a. complex b. easy c. expensive d. time- consuming
2. The criminal shows no repentance even though he was
convicted of the crime.
a. feeling of regret b. gratefulness c. fearfulness d.
worry
3. She felt remorse over the death of her pet that she left
when she had her summer vacation.
a. sad b. happy c. angry d. a feeling of being
Task 1: Contextual Clues
Encircle the letter of the group of words that can replace the word in bold in
each sentence.

4. This imitated bag resembles the original one I saw in the


department store.
a. looks like c. looks different
b. has the same price d. made from the same company
5. Do you know where the rumors originated?
a. came from c. were first taught
b. were first popularized d. were first documented
Task 1: Contextual Clues
Encircle the letter of the group of words that can replace the word in bold in
each sentence.

6. The computer key- board must be covered after use so


that dust will not accumulate.
a. gradually increased c. greatly increase
b. unlawfully acquired d. secretly saved
7. I feel nauseous every time I pass by the pile of garbage
dumped on the sidewalk.
a. like drinking c. like vomiting
b. like eating d. like sleeping
Task 1: Contextual Clues
Encircle the letter of the group of words that can replace the word in bold in
each sentence.

8. The sudden tremor brought the moviegoers in chaos.


a. fire b. sudden dizziness c. strong waving d. slight shaking

9. She always carries along with her a portable computer.


a. can be operated c. can be sold
b. can be carried easily d. most up- to- date

10. The kidnap victim belongs to a prominent family in


Manila.
Task 2:Have your own dictionary. . .
Read the words and look up their meanings in the dictionary. Then, read the passage carefully.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the box. Use each word once only.

tents alphabet orderly universal supplies


majority devastation permanent ground necessary
destroyed opportunity chaos converse world
I returned to school soon after the war was over. The entire place, where
the school used to be, was in ____________________. The previous school
building had been __________________ during the war, but still had a place to
study. Later I found out that people from all over the __________________ had
kindly donated school ___________________ to us so that we could continue
with our education.
My friends and I spent the first school day in __________________.
These were only temporary. We would be in a more ___________________
place once the buildings were rebuilt. Despite the ____________________
around us, people went about picking up their lives. Everything else was
_______________________ in our school. There were textbooks, pencils, and
erasers. We had to sit on the ____________________, but we did not mind. T
least we were back in school.
That summer I learned English. I learned the ___________________ and
how to _________________ with my friends. I was told that it was
__________________ to know this language when I grow up. It was a
_____________________ language, something that was spoken by the
________________ of people in the world. I was certainly enjoying school. I was
glad that I was given the ___________________ to study.
Abstraction: The learners will
discuss the different strategies
used in unlocking the unfamiliar
words used in the given activities.
Strategies in Unlocking Unfamiliar Words
Unscramble is a popular and fun game type. Unscramble is similar to other word
games that ask the player to find words in several letters that have been scrambled
up on a game board.

Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual
word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers,
or it may follow in a preceding sentence.

Most people know how to use a dictionary to look up a word's meaning. Here are
some pointers on how to do this as a part of a vocabulary-building program:

Have your own dictionary: Keep it where you usually do your reading at home.
You are more likely to use it if you do not have to get it from another room. At work,
there may be a good dictionary available for your use. At home, most people do not
have a big, unabridged dictionary; however, one of the smaller collegiate
Application/Assessment:
Unscramble the jumbled letters to form an appropriate word that will complete
the sentence.
1. In the past, knowledge was often passed down from one generation to
another by word of ____________. ( o m u h t )

2. If you are tied to your mother's apron strings, it means that you are being
____________ and influenced by her. ( o o c d e r t l l n )

3. Children should be taught life ______________ so that they will be able to earn
a living in the future. ( i s l l s k )

4. In Japan, certain days have been _______________ for children to show how
important they are to the adults. ( t s e a e i d s )

5. All children have the right to ______________. They should learn how to read
and write. ( I o n c h s o i g )

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