St. Paul School of Aparri: Noting Context Clues

St.
Paul School of Aparri
Module 1:
Noting Context Clues
Prepared by: Ms. Alzen S. Galapon
Jesus, great teacher and our Lord, you were sent by the Father
to teach us that he is the source of all that is good, the fount
of wisdom and knowledge.
Gathered today in the virtual classroom, we ask you to send
the Holy Spirit to help us understand our lesson, guide us in
OPENING everything what we well learn from our teacher, and keep us
good, attentive, and active students.
PRAYER Inspire us (both students and teacher) that we may seek the
goodness of life you prepared for us in the future.
We ask this prayer through you, who will live and reign with
the Father ant the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen
1. Come on class on time.
2. Be ready to learn.
3. Listen and follow directions.
4. Raise your hands to speak
VIRTUAL
5. Be respectful
CLASSROOM
6. Use kind words
RULES 7. Ask questions
8. Always do your best
9. Believe in yourself
10.Study and have fun!
INTRODUCTION TO
THE TOPIC
In this module, you will be learning how to extract meaning through context of an
unknown word or phrase.
Language learners like you often struggle with the immense amount of vocabulary
you need to learn.
Knowing how to use context clues during reading can greatly improve your
comprehension.
Life Performance Outcome (LPO)
 Mindful, self-directed learner and role model
 I am a mindful, self-directed learner and role model, consciously
expressing my faith.
CURRICULU Program Outcomes (PO)
M  All SPCEM Graduates can:

 PO1:
CONNECTIO Accurately and idiomatically used globally understood
English to express and write, ideas principles and events that
N influence their word view and enhanced their lives and career
opportunity.
Essential Performance Outcome (EPO)
 EPO10: Describe and explain the new abilities they have developed
as the result of self-initiated learning experiences and projects.
(LPO1)
Content Standards
Each Paulinian describes and determines the meaning of words and
expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues.
CURRICULU Performance Standards
M Each Paulinian describes and explains the new abilities they have
CONNECTIO developed as the result of self-initiated learning experiences and
projects noting context clues.
N Applied Performance Commitments (APC)
APC1: Contribute their time, heartfelt attention, abilities and
resources in directly assisting those who live with little hope of
improving their lives. (LPO5)
Most Essential Learning Standard
Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the
local culture by noting context clue.
INTENDED At the end of this module, you are expected to:

LEARNING  Identify the types of context clues and its definitions
OUTCOMES  Distinguish what type of context clue is used in the given sentences
 Define the word given using the context clue within the sentence
 Select the synonym of the word as it is used in context
 Construct sentences based on the given type of context clue
Each given sentence contains a boldfaced word which
is probably new to you. Guess the meaning of these
words. Choose the letter of the correct answer and
LET’S write it on a separate sheet of paper.
REVIE
1. Governments in some parts of the world set their focus on
the doldrums of environmental degradation, instead of the
threats of the present pandemic.
W A. Delight B. despair C. joy D. trust
2. Our family always have a fleeting idea of going to Phuket,

Thailand but we know it will take some time given the present
health crisis.
B. constant B. endless C. long D. sudden
3. An oracle is said to have the ability to foresee the future.

A. diviner B. fortune-teller C. priest D. scientist
4. People who are despicable should not be avoided, instead
they should be loved.
A. good B. kind C. mean D. nice
LET’S 5. I grew up learning to assert my rights and not to be cowed by

other people’s intimidation.
REVIE B. comforted B. helped C. pleased D. scared
W • How do you find the drill?

• Did you get the correct meaning of the word?
• What words or phrases in the sentence helped you
to know the meaning of the word?
• What do you call these words and phrases?
BD BCD
Answer Key
Read the poem carefully then answer the questions
that follow.
CONTEXT CLUES
By: Maribel Azote Cabalan - Buco
Tick tock, tick tock, I am stuck!

How can I unlock? How can I unlock?
When unfamiliar words are the ones that block!
Strategize, strategize, vocabulary wise! Familiarize,
familiarize, the words that arise
Hints here, signals there, clues are everywhere
Categorize, conceptualize, and then contextualize
Context clues are the ones that guide.
What can you say about the poem?

Do you find difficulty in understanding the
poem?
Context clues are the hints (word or words) to the right meaning of an
unfamiliar word used in the sentence. The clue may be found in the
preceding sentence, within the same sentence or succeeding sentence.
There are many types of context clues. The six commonly used are as
follows:
Types of Context Clues and Definition
1. Definition or Restatement. The word in the sentence is given a

definition which usually comes after.
Example: Nard’s duplicity, crafty dishonesty, caused him to steal his
classmate’s wallet.

2. Synonym. The word is provided with a similar word to explain its
meaning.
Example: The teacher punished Nard for his duplicity or deceitfulness
after discovering what he did.
3. Antonym or Contrast. The exact opposite of synonym, the word is given an
opposite definition to uncover its meaning.
Example: Unlike his brother who had integrity to spare, Nard has nothing
more than duplicity and he will be disciplined for two days.
4. Example. The word is provided with an example to illustrate its meaning.
Example: Nard’s duplicity included copying answers in the final exams,
passing projects not originally owned by him, aside from stealing his
classmate’s wallet.
5. Explanation. The word is given an explanation in a sentence that
immediately follows.
Example: Nard is so deceitful that he cleverly keeps up to his dishonest
and mischievous tricks in school.
6. Root Words and Affixes. The word’s meaning is extracted through the
meaning of root words, prefixes, and suffixes.
Example: People who have kleptomania are not afraid of stealing anything
they like.
Context Clues Signal words/phrases
Definition Is, are, means, refers to
Synonym Also, as, identical, like, likewise,

resembling, similarly, too
Antonym But, however, whereas, though,

unlike, as opposed to, in contrast,
instead of, on the other hand
Example Like, such as, for example, for
instance, including
Explanation That, because

Why context clues are
important?
With reading comprehension being as important to all aspects of life as it is
today, it's no wonder that language skills such as vocabulary are
emphasized. You will most definitely encounter vocabulary questions in the
reading sections of standardized tests, and you're going to have to employ
some prowess to get you through.

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Paul School of Aparri

M  All SPCEM Graduates can:

INTENDED At the end of this module, you are expected to:

LET’S write it on a separate sheet of paper.

W A. Delight B. despair C. joy D. trust

2. Our family always have a fleeting idea of going to Phuket,

3. An oracle is said to have the ability to foresee the future.

LET’S 5. I grew up learning to assert my rights and not to be cowed by

W • How do you find the drill?

Tick tock, tick tock, I am stuck!

What can you say about the poem?

1. Definition or Restatement. The word in the sentence is given a

Definition Is, are, means, refers to

Synonym Also, as, identical, like, likewise,

Antonym But, however, whereas, though,

Explanation That, because

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