A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 5

I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson students will be able to:

a. familiarize themselves with the concept of context clues.
b. enumerate the most common types of context clues
c. unlock the meaning of the words through context clues;
d. demonstrate interest to the lesson through active participation during class discussion
II. Subject Matter:
Topic: Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using text clues/ Context Clues
Reference: Joy in Learning English 5 p205 English Expressways, pp. 304-305
Materials: power point presentation, context clues cards, visual aid, chalk and board
Values: discipline, diligence, zeal
III.Procedure:
A. Preliminary Activities
1.Opening Prayer
2.Greetings
3.Classroom Management
4.Energizer
5.Review

B. Motivation
Guess the word!
Introduce the game “Guess the word” game by giving a sample.
Show students a grouped of familiar pictures of keyboard, mouse and
printer and ask- What object do these picture help make?
Give students a harder set of pictures a gas can steering wheel, four
wheels and a key and ask to identify the object again.

Ask how did you solve the problems?

Which pictures helped you best to know what the object was?
This time show students four words that together form an object tail, furry paws barks and ask
students to tell their neighbor what they think the object is.

Ask the students if they have encountered an unfamiliar word while reading.
What did you 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:
Show the word “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis “on the board and Ask
volunteers to define it. After a few minutes, reveal the word in the context of the sentence.
“Because of his closeness to Mount St. Helens, he contracted
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis.”

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.

D. Lesson Proper
a. Activity
Unlock the meaning of the underlined words I the following sentences.
1. Santa Claus was so portly that his doctor declared him overweight.
2. Horses ran swiftly during the race.
3. Since it was raining outside, I used my bumbershoot to keep from getting wet.
4. Jerry is very clumsy, but his sister Jenny is adroit.
5. The courageous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.

b. Analysis
Show a slide explaining what context clues are
Explain the different types of context clues with examples
Students will read a paragraph and look for the context clues that they might find unfamiliar with
the underlined words.
 c. Abstraction
Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
1. Example: an example of the word is in the sentence or nearby the sentence.
2. Synonyms: a word with a similar meaning may be stated to help define the unfamiliar word
3. Antonym: a word that is opposite the unfamiliar word may also be stated as a clue
4. Definition: an unfamiliar word is directly defined in a sentence in which it appears
What are Context Clues?
What are some of the types of Context Clues?
Where are context clues found?
Why are context clues important?
d. Application
The students will be divided into 4 groups and they will look for the meaning of underlined
words on the Con TEXT Clues cards. There are a total of 12 smart phones that have a text
message conversation on it containing an unknown/challenging word. Students must use the
context clues surrounding the word to help them determine the meaning. Students look for the
meaning of the underlining word on the “Con-TEXT Clues definition cards. Provide students
with a recording sheet (2-sided) to show their work. Students write down the words/phrases
found in the texts that helped them determine the meaning.

IV. Evaluation
Students will answer a short drill prepared by the teacher in relation to context clues and its
types.
Let the students answer the exercises on the visuals.
E – example, S – Synonym, A – Antonym D--Definition

E1. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a. bread b. silverware c. drinks d. menus
D 2. Embassies typically follow well-established protocols or accepted procedures for seating
guests at a government dinner.
a. A set of chairs b. A set of people c. A set of places d. A set of rules
A 3. Some city dwellers are affluent while some live in poverty.
a. fluent b. smooth c. happy d. rich
S 4. The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial
a. ugly b. tiny c. for dogs d. like a
palace
A 5. The dingy curtains looked bright and clean after Molly washed them.
a. dirty b. colorful c. clean d. long

V. Assignment
Students will be given a short reading passage which contains unfamiliar words that they would need
to learn by practicing the use of context clues.

Read and list down at least 10 unfamiliar words from the essay entitled “What are Dream?”

Reference: https://www.englishworksheetsland.com/grade5/readfoundation/4/1.pdf
 

Prepared by:
Paulene S. Castro
Teacher-Applicant
E 3. Most condiments such as pepper, mustard and catsup, are used to improve the flavor of foods.
a. seasoning b. compliments c. recipe d. ingredient
D5. The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a. cold b. clean c. green d. warm
9. The dingy curtains looked bright and clean after Molly washed them.
a. dirty colorful c. clean d. long
D 10. The ranivorous hawk, an animal that eats frogs, is found in central and eastern Africa.
a. meat- eater b. plant-eating frog-eating d. animals and plant -eating