Context Clues
Context Clues
I. OBJECTIVES
A. CONTENT STANDARD The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a means of
exploring forces that human beings contend with; various reading styles vis
– à-vis purposes of reading; prosodic features that serve as carriers of
meaning; ways by which information may be organized, related, and
delivered orally; and parallel structures and cohesive devices in presenting
information.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her
understanding of Afro-Asian Literature and other texts types for a deeper
appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other countries.
C. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local
COMPETENCIES (MELC) culture by noting context clues
D. ENABLING COMPETENCIES 1. Use context clues from the material viewed to determine the meaning of
unfamiliar words or expressions
II. CONTENT
Getting Meaning of Words through Context Clues
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. REFERENCES
1. Teacher’s Guide Pages CLMD GRADE 8
2. Learner’s Material Pages
3. Textbook Pages
4. Additional Materials from Slide deck, laptop, TV
Learning Resources
B. List of Learning Resources
for Development and
Engagement Activities
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Introduction
GUESS THE WORD
B. Development Activity 1
The teacher presents this activity.
Examine the jumbled letters below and identify the words referred to using
the provided meanings. Write your answers in your notebook.
_____4. The agency is asked nullify the contract considering its labor
violations against its employees. a. improve b. seal c. cancel d.
sign
_____5. The rice bin is replete. This will help us survive until the next
harvesting season. a. empty b. crooked c. hungry d. full
D. Assimilation EVALUATION:
The students will answer the assessment.
Write only the letter of the correct answer.
1. The young boy straddled his carabao and drove it across the green
meadow.
a. Drove c. sat with a leg on each side
b. Lay on the back of d.fed
2. The teacher likes Tom for his placid, undemanding ways.
a. Easily pleased c. inactive
b. Tame d. candid
3. An egret, a large white bird, flew down from the sky and scooped up a
fish in its beak. What types of context clue is used in the sentence?
a. definition c. synonyms
b. antonyms d. cause and effect
4. His initiative made him survive seemingly impossible odds.
a. Ability to do things without being told
b. Ability to do many things at the same time
c. Ability to get away
d. Ability to follow directions
5. The Boy Scouts organized a rally to clean up debris like paper, cans,
and bottles from the dirty beach. What types of context clue is used in the
sentence?
a. explanation c. example
d. definition d. synonyms
(Inquiry-Based Approach)
V. REFLECTION No. of Learners who earned 80% in
the evaluation.
No. of Learners who require
additional activities for remediation
who scored below 80%.