Detailed Lesson Plan
Context Clue
I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the student will able to:
a. Define what is context clue
b. List and define types of context clues
c. Apply strategies to identify unknown words using context clues.
II. SUBJECT MATTER:
Topic: Context Clues
Reference: Grade 7 Learning Book
Materials: Power point
III. PROCEDURE:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Preliminaries
Prayer
Checking of Attendance
Classroom Management
B. Learning Task
1. ACTIVITY Good Morning class teacher.
Good Morning class.
Today we have an activity but first I will group you into two
groups.
(the teacher will group the students and the students will
go to their respective groups)
Your activity I will going to show you a pictures and all you
need to do is to guess the pictures. And at the count of
three you will raise your answer the first who will show
their answer will gain points.
Okay any question? Let’s try first before we will proceed to
the proper game.
(Trial game), seems you got it know now let’s proceed. (The students will do the task)
(GAME PROPER)
Okay ma’am!
Base on the game that you played, you will able to answer
them, it is because there are clues/ hints. That makes you
easier for you to answer. (The students will do the task)
2. ANALYSIS: Context Clue ma’am
What do you think is our topic today?
Yes our topic today is context clues.
(The students will give their ideas
So in your own idea what is Context Clues? about context clues)
III. PROCEDURE:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
2. ANALYSIS:
Yes! You are all correct.
Context Clues is a stand pieces of information or clue in the
text to help student to understand the unfamiliar words.
But let me introduce to you the types of Context Clues.
Type of Context Clue Meaning Example
1. Definition Exact Meaning Rapid- with
quick Speed
2. Synonyms Words that means the Rapid - fast
same meaning
3. Antonyms Words that means the Rapid- Slow
opposite meaning
4. Example Things that Example of
demonstrate a word rapid things
meaning includes jets,
speed boats
and bullet
trains.
Let’s take another example.
Mars is the 4th planet in the solar system.
Caverns are very large carves.
Tom said “I am starving”,
He was famished because he had not eaten all day.
Marco is gregarious unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
A beverage such as milk, tea and cola will served shortly.
He is always on time not like me who always seemed to be
tardy.
Andi is timid, she is shy and easily frightened.
Souvenirs such as T-shirt, key chain and postcards are fun
ways to remember trips.
3. ABSTRACTION:
Let’s test yourself if you really understand the types of context clues. (The students will do the task)
All you need to do is identify what types of context clues that is being
used.
Jenny is very clumsy but her sister Annie is adroit.
The arbitrator, is the neutral person to settle the dispute,
arrived at her decision.
Ricardo is haughty, arrogant, self- centered and over bearing
person.
People with phobia, such as being scared of height, water or
confined spaces are difficult to cure.
A dudeen, a short- stemmed clay pipe is found in Irish folktales.
Discrimination or bias can cause distress toward the targeted
group.
The feral cat would not let us pet unlike our friendly cats.
III. PROCEDURE:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
The manager disliked obsequious behavior such as fawning and
kowtowing.
Telepathy is defined as the ability to communicate information
to another person without the use of any known senses or
communication devices.
4. APPLICATION:
I have here some sentences and all you need to do is give the closest
meaning of the underlined word. And able for us to know the exact
meaning of the following unfamiliar words.
Most condiments such as pepper, mustard and catsup, are used
to improve the flavor of foods.
a. recipe c. ingredients
b. beverage d. seasoning
Some city dwellers are affluent while some lives in poverty.
a. fluent c. rich
b. pauper d. poor
The salesman obviously wanted to haggle, so we offered a
lower price.
a. bargain c. handle
b. earn d. change
Ballet students appears so lithe, they are so limber and flexible.
a. fat c. thin
b. bloated d. oversize
The woman abhorred cleaning house but she loved a spotless
home.
a. like c. demanded
b. hated d. enjoyed
The purpose of psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the
patient.
a. suffer c. make milder
b. increase d. banish
The student’s mouth was parched, she asked Mrs. Zaireen if
they could get a drink.
a. wet c. leanness
b. despite d. dry
Debris was scattered all over the ground after the building was
torn down.
a. money c. new materials
b. mud d. rubble
The narcissistic man looked at himself in the mirror every day;
he only cared about himself.
a. self-loving c. caring
b. charitable d. helpful
IV. EVALUATION:
I know that you are now ready to answer the following activities for context clues.
I. Identify the underlined words if what types of context clues is being used whether definition, synonyms,
antonyms or example.
_____1. Broad, flat noodles that are served covered with sauce or butter are called fettuccine.
_____2. The emaciation that is his skeleton-like appearance was frightening to see.
_____3. The husband is portly but the wife is thin.
_____4. The archeologist found different amulets such as rabbit’s foot and bags of herbs, near the ancient altar.
_____5. It was idyllic days, sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.
II. In each sentences, one word is in red. Find a word inside the box that has similar meaning, write your
correct answer in the space provided.
Tornado Smart Shake Calm Shine
1. The sun made the lake water shine which is known as shimmer.
2. We shiver at the bus when it is cold.
3. No matter what goes on Kaye’s life, she always remain nonchalant or calm.
4. A twister blew down the barn during a bad storm.
5. The clever cat found a way to open the cupboard.
III. Read the sentence carefully, find the meaning of the underlined word and encircle the best answer.
1. I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.
a. special b. loud c. common d. happy
2. The frigid water made Anna’s teeth chatter.
a. cold b. clean c. green d. warm
3. She was an agile dancer, although her partner was quit clumsy.
a. stiff b. shy c. nimble d. quite
4. I was flabbergasted when I found out I won the art contest.
a. shy b. amaze c. angry d. sad
5. My friend Erica is so loquacious; I don’t think she will ever stop talking.
a. shy b. talkative c. funny d. uncommunicative
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Karen U. Ventura, Lpt
September 8, 2021
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I. Identify the underlined words if what types of context clues is being used whether definition, synonyms, antonyms
or example.
_____1. Broad, flat noodles that are served covered with sauce or butter are called fettuccine.
_____2. The emaciation that is his skeleton-like appearance was frightening to see.
_____3. The husband is portly but the wife is thin.
_____4. The archeologist found different amulets such as rabbit’s foot and bags of herbs, near the ancient altar.
_____5. It was idyllic days, sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.
II. In each sentences, one word is in red. Find a word inside the box that has similar meaning, write your correct
answer in the space provided.
Tornado Smart Shake Calm Shine
________1. The sun made the lake water shine which is known as shimmer.
________2. We shiver at the bus when it is cold.
________3. No matter what goes on Kaye’s life, she always remain nonchalant or calm.
________4. A twister blew down the barn during a bad storm.
________5. The clever cat found a way to open the cupboard.
III. Read the sentence carefully, find the meaning of the underlined word and encircle the best answer.
1. I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.
a. special b. loud c. common d. happy
2. The frigid water made Anna’s teeth chatter.
a. cold b. clean c. green d. warm
3. She was an agile dancer, although her partner was quit clumsy.
a. stiff b. shy c. nimble d. quite
4. I was flabbergasted when I found out I won the art contest.
a. shy b. amaze c. angry d. sad
5. My friend Erica is so loquacious; I don’t think she will ever stop talking.
a. shy b. talkative c. funny d. uncommunicative
