Lesson 2 Expanded Definition
Lesson 2 Expanded Definition
Definition of
Words
Ms. Jennie Rose Claridades & Mr. Zyrone
Ramos
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the student will
be able to:
• locate expanded definition of text;
• identify the word being described by
expanded definitions; and
• determine the type of expanded
definition being used in text.
Guess the
Gibberish?
Start
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Of a ray show null
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Operational
Tick knee call
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Technical
Tee run see show
knell
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Transitional
Est flow shown
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Explosion
Est zen shall
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Essential
Awe ten tee see tea
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Authenticity
This ads vain tea
age
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Disadvantage
Come pair ace
soon
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Comparison
This creep shown
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Description
Eel lose tray
shown
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Illustration
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Great job!!
Giving Expanded
Definition of
Words
Ms. Jennie Rose Claridades & Mr. Zyrone
Ramos
Extended Definition:
defines and explains a single
term, concept, or object down the
meaning of a specific word, or
defines an abstract concept goes
deeper than a simple dictionary
definition.
It is one or more
sentences that
attempt/s to explain
complex term.
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Writing Formal
Sentence Definition
One of the first things to do when
you write an extended definition is to
compose the formal sentence definition
of the term you are writing about.
Place it toward the beginning of the
extended definition. It establishes the
focus for the rest of the discussion. It
is "formal" because it uses a certain
form.
Example:
• TERMS DEFINED – (Boldface)
• CLASSES TO WHICH THE TERM
BELONG – (Underlined)
• CHARACTERISTICS: Details about
the term that distinguishes it from
other members of the class –
(Italicized)
Reservoir rock is a type of rock
that has sufficient porosity and
permeability to allow gas and oil
to accumulate and be produced
in commercial quantities.
Computer memory is one of three
basic components of a computer
which stores information for future
use – both the data that will be
operated on as well as the
programs that direct the operations
to be performed.
Choosing the Sources
of the Definition
The key to writing a good
extended definition is to choose
the sources of definition to
help readers understand the
term being defined.
In giving expanded definition,
it is essential that the sources
of the definition are credible.
Therefore, here are some
guides in choosing the sources
of definition.
Sources of Extended Definition
Does anything related to the term being
Description defined need to be described?
Example: Millennials are mostly watching
television and exposed in using different social
media application.
Is there some process (natural, social)
Process associated with the term that should be
narration discussed?
Example: Generation Transition takes place
after different considerations and factors. First,
after a big movement in society such as
technological explosion which paved way for
different generations
Sources of Extended Definition
Do unfamiliar terms occurring in the
Additional definition also need definition?
Definitions Example: Generation Transition is also defined
as the changes happening in lifestyle and social
interaction which lead to have significant
differences.
Is there some history, some key individuals related
Historical to the term being defined? Would that discussion
Background contributes to the definition of the term?
Example: Generation Y was evolved during
1996 or 1997 which was named as “iGeneration”
or Generation Z by different philosophers because
of their distinct peculiarity in using social media
and technology
Adding Short
Definitions
As mentioned earlier, you'll find
that in writing an extended definition,
you must define other terms as
well. Typically, short definitions—a
sentence, clause, or phrase in
length—will suffice. Notice how many
are added to the "after" version in the
following.
The words in boldface are the
terms defined. The underlined
words are the classes to which the
terms belong and the words
italicized are the characteristics. It
is important to know and include the
following information in giving
expanded definition of words.
Before Translation:
After Translation:
Furthermore, there are
effective techniques that will
make a text successful in
using expanded definitions.
The techniques you use will depend
on what is appropriate for the
audience and subject matter.
These techniques are listed:
Etymology – explaining the origin of the
word itself.
Example: Literature came from the Latin word
littera which means letter.
History – if relevant, discussing the history
of the term/its use/controversies associated
with it.
Example: Democracy was restored in the Philippines
when the then President Corazon Aquino won the
presidential election against President Ferdinand
Marcos.
Cause and Effect – discussing how the topic
came about and what effects it may have.
Example: The increasing greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere cause global warming