School BULACNIN ES Grade Five

Teacher Leonardo L. Enriquez Jr. Learning ENGLISH

LESSON
Area
EXEMPLAR
Date and TimeSeptember 27- October 8, Quarter 1st Week 3-4
2021
PIVOT 4A LESSON EXEMPLAR IN ENGLISH 5

I. OBJECTIVES

The learner listens critically to different text types; expresses ideas

A. Content Standards logically in oral and written forms; and demonstrates interest in reading
to meet various needs
The learner listens critically to news reports and other radio broadcasts
and expresses ideas accurately in oral and in written forms;
demonstrates confidence in the use of the language to meet everyday
B. Performance Standards
needs; and reads independently and gets relevant information from
various text types.

C. Learning Competencies
or Objectives
D. Most Essential Learning Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words(compound) based on given
Competencies (MELC) context clues (synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other strategies
(if available,write the ( EN5V-Ib-12 and 13)
indicated MELC)
E. Enabling
Competencies
(If available, write the
attached enabling
competencies)
II. CONTENT Inferring the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
Curriculum Guide p. 66
MELC2 w/Corresponding CG codes/Suggested LRs p.135
a. Teacher’s Guide Pages
PIVOT 4A BOW p. 109

b. Learner’s Material English 5 Quarter 1 PIVOT 4A Learner’s Material pp. 13-19

Pages
c. Textbook Pages
d. Additional Materials
from Learning
Resources
B. List of Learning
 Resources for
Development and
Engagement Activities
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Introduction This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are
expected to learn from the module.

Understanding a sentence or text is essential to have the full grasp of the

information embedded in it. Context clues embedded in a sentence or
text help in comprehending the meaning it expresses. Through context
clues, words are associated to get the meaning of the unfamiliar text or
the whole statement.

Let us examine the picture below. What do you think is the profession
of these people? How did you know it?

Learning Task 1: In your notebook, copy the graphic organizer below.

Then, supply the word, information or ideas that can be associated to the
given central concept.

B. Development The activity in this part is designed to check what you already
know about the lesson.
Learning Task 2: Infer the meaning or equivalent of the underlined word
in each statement. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Leandro is an alumnus of this school. He graduated in 2019. a.
graduate b. student c. teacher d. principal
2. Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates is considered as one of the
tallest edifices in the world. It has a total height of 829.8 meters.
a. mountain b. ship c. church d. building
3. The stunning view of desert in Qatar invites tourists to visit this oil-rich
state.
a. disgusting b. beautiful c. normal d. forgotten
4. Emer invited all her friends to the bountiful banquet in her garden. Lots
of foods are served including my favourite leche flan.
a. feast b. store c. shop d. pool
5. The scientists have discovered new species of edible fern. They say
that this really tastes well.
a. can be planted c. can be eaten b. can be cultured d. can be
poisonous.

This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help
you discover and understand new concepts and skills.

Learning Task 3: Use context clues in figuring out the meaning of each
underlined word. In your notebook, identify the letters of the best
answers.

1. The extremely dry weather sweltered the dried leaves in the backyard.
A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
2. The Philippine government announced the needs to review the tariff
imposed on imported products that have gradually taken over the local
market.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. ad D. tax
3. Bernadette precariously climbed the highest mountain in the country.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
4. I used to visit Nami Island in South Korea to see the falling colourful
dried foliage.
A. hurricane B. plays C. snow D. leaves
5. Two tickets were allotted to each student for the dance party.
A. allowed B. joyful C. taken D. fed
6. The mood was somber at the memorial of the fallen medical
frontliners.
A. shyly B. serious C. hungry D. plenty
7. Tagaytay City is known for wonderful, picturesque of the majestic
Mount Taal.
A. charming B. running C. ruined D. perhaps
 8. The student was asked to clarify his answers for everybody to
understand is point.
A. remove B. call C. explain D. stop
9. Reicon’s parents admonished him for breaking their antique collection.
A. praised B. scolded C. rewarded D. silenced
10. I am an advocate of anti-corruption movement in the country.
A. opponent B. primer C. enemy D. supporter

CONTEXT CLUES

Context clues are important words or phrases in a sentence that helps

in identifying the meaning of difficult word or items in a sentence. They
provide further information about a word or phrase that helps the reader
understand its meaning. Context refers to the parts of a piece of writing
that precede or follow a word and contributes to its whole meaning.
There are different types of context clues which include the following:

1. Synonym or Restatement Clue is a type of context clue that provides

the synonyms of words to provide the meaning of an unfamiliar word or
words.

Examples:
Lhovie shouts continuously, or all the time, and it makes me
uncomfortable. The manager felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some
incompetent employees.

The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined word are
their synonyms.

2. Definition or Statement Clue is a type of context clue that provides

direct statement or meaning of the unfamiliar word/s.

Examples: Ossicles are the three small bones in the middle ear.
Anton’s voice is inaudible; no one could hear it.

The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined words are
their definitions.

3. Antonym or Contrast Clue is a type of context clue that tells the

opposite meaning of the difficult word. It shows contrast.

Examples: Japoy is gregarious unlike his shy sister.

The feral dog would scratch the wall, unlike the friendly
cat.

The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined words are
their antonyms.

4. Explanation or Example Clue is a type of context clue that provides

readers with varying examples to allow them fully to examine the
unfamiliar words. Words like including, such as and for example point out
example clues.

Examples: Mammals, including cows, carabaos and horses, are

helpful

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always

experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes
and tsunamis.

The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined words are
their examples.

5. Cause-and-Effect or Reason-Result Clue is a type of context clue that

explains the reason and the result of an event or action. Words like
because, since, therefore, thus, so, etc. may signal context clues.

Example: The city government has implemented the community

quarantine because experts want to stop or slow down the increase in
the number of COVID-19 cases.

The word in bold is the difficult term and the underlined words are the
effect or result.

6. Comparison or Sameness Clue is a type of context clue that presents

the similarities in meaning or contexts. Words used are like, as, like, in
the same way, likewise, resembling, too, and also.

Examples: I love the palate of menudo like my brother who loves the
taste of afritada. Ethan is fond of mountain escapade the same way
with Joy who goes on beach adventure.

The words in bold are the difficult terms and the underlined words are
the comparing or similar terms.

7. Inference or General Text Clue is a type of context clue that provides

the meaning of unfamiliar words that can be inferred or guessed from the
description of the situation. The author provides non-specific clues, often
spread over the sentence or number of sentences.
Examples: I wish I had earplugs to avoid vehicle’s vociferous noise. The
administrator’s belligerence led to the death of four innocent children.
 Learning Task 4: Read the statements below. Using context clues,
identify the meaning of highlighted words. Write the letters of your
answers in your notebook.

1. The hotel abolishes its rice-all-you-can policy to avoid wastage of

food.
A. continues b. removes c. revises d. proposes
2. The country has a very tropical climate where it only has dry and wet
seasons like other countries in Southeast Asia.
a. humid b. cold c. comfortable d. normal
3. The obsolete books and other references in the library resulted to their
removal in the shelves and inventory.
a. new b. old c. outdated d. collected
4. Beverages, such as juices, milk, beers, and sodas, have increased in
prices due to low supply and importation issues.
a. drinks b. food c. bread d. pastas
5. The luxurious life of my cousin in an exclusive subdivision in Tayabas
makes me inspired to dream and work hard for me to escape this
unpleasant life.
a. ordinary b. fantastic c. uncomfortable d. wealthy
6. As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, at annual average, the
Philippines experiences at least 20 typhoons, a weather phenomenon
that brings heavy rains and strong winds that can sometimes be
disastrous.
a. rain b. wind c. storm d. earthquake
7. With poor management, experts predicted that the country would have
100,000 COVID-19 cases based on their approximation or estimation.
a. prediction b. evaluation c. assessment d. preparation
8. My friend and I dream of visiting South Korea this winter to
experience its frigid or frosty season.
a. humid b. hot c. cold d. relaxing
9. Conclave is an important event in the Roman Catholic Church where
cardinals meet to elect the new pope.
a. party b. feast c. debate d. meeting
10. Melinda is so anxious about her attire for the party, but Felipe told
him to relax and remain calm.
A. confident b. worried c. easy d. proud

C. Engagement This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your

understanding of the topic.

Learning Task 5: Using the sentences in Learning Task 4, identify the

type of context clue used in each item. Write your answers in your
notebook
 This section provides an activity which will help you apply your new
knowledge or skill into real-life situations

Learning Task 7: Read the statements below. Using context clues,

identify the meaning of highlighted words. Write the letters of your
answers in your notebook.

1. The porridge we bought tasted bland unlike the tasteful soup that my
mom cooked for us.
A. sweet b. yummy c. delicious d. tasteless
2. The City of Santa Rosa hosted the mayors’ summit, a gathering of
people aiming to discuss key issues and concerns.
a. meeting b. peak c. water d. festival
3. The first set of hikers have reached the summit or top of Mount
Everest.
a. festival b. meeting c. peak d. water
4. Sofia the First is a story of a young monarch or princess highlighting
her adventures.
a. royalty b. lady c. soldier d. adventurer
5. Coronavirus causes COVID-19, a disease that infects and weakens
human respiratory system.
a. vitamins b. illness c. remedy d. failure
6. She was deprived of the chance to be a real child as she had to work
then unlike her cousin who was free enough to just play and have fun.
a. offered b. rewarded c. denied d. committed
7. Liquors, like beer, tuba and lambanog, were not allowed during the
enhanced community quarantine.
a. alcohol b. fluid c. liquid d. water
8. The imposition of strict quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic
resulted to deterioration of economic activities of various countries in the
world.
a. declination b. growth c. recovery d. regeneration
9. In travelling to Cainta Rizal from Quezon Province, you may take the
route to Antipolo Rizal via Mabitac, Laguna. Though it is quite longer, it is
the same road that you may use in going to Metro Manila.
a. linkage b. connection c. car d. direction
10. The agency is asked to nullify the contract considering its labor
violations against its employees.
a. improves b. cancel c. seal d. sign.

Learning Task 8: Using the sentences in Learning Task 7, identify the

type of context clue used in each item. Write your answers in your
notebook

D. Assimilation Learning Task 9:

Using the highlighted words in Learning Task 7, use them in your own
 sentences. Write your answers in your notebook.

V. Reflection The learners will write their personal insights about the lesson using
the prompts below. They will use their notebooks or portfolio for this.

I understand that _____________________________________.

I realize that _______________________.__________________.

Prepared by:

LEONARDO L. ENRIQUEZ JR.

Teacher III

Checked by:

NENITA B. KATIGBAK
Master Teacher I

NOTED:
ANGELICA L. ENRIQUEZ, PhD
School Principal II