Example: Vaccine

Vaccine (Term) is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies (description).-

(Formal definition). It provides immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the
Department of Education causative agent of a disease. Its products or a synthetic substitute treated to act as an anti-
REGION 1 gen (synonyms) without inducing the disease (process). Vaccine took its name from vaccin-
ia, the virus that caused cowpox. It was the original ingredient used to vaccinate people
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against smallpox (history).
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ACTIVITY SHEETS IN ENGLISH 10 How to make an expanded definition
QUARTER 4 - WEEK 3 Compose a formal definition (term = class of object to which it belongs + distinguishing
characteristics). Place it toward the beginning of the expanded definition then expands on
MELC: Give expanded definitions of words the word by providing additional sentences.
 EN10V-IIIa-13.9 (Term + formal definition + additional sentences = expanded definition)
Objectives:
1. define the term expanded definition and identify its purposes; The extended definition requires students to define or describe something by beginning with
2. write expanded definition of words. a formal definition follow by additional sentences.
EXPANDED DEFINITION OF WORDS
Giving an expanded definition is distinguishing the characteristics of a certain word,
providing extra facts or information about it, giving examples, and saying what cannot be
included to describe it. Expanded definition is a one or more paragraphs that attempt to
explain a complex term It provides meaning of an idea or word that has components of both
informal and formal definitions, and is presented in a longer, paragraph format. Let’s get to
know first formal and informal definitions. Example: Butterfly
What are its parts? (description)
A. Formal Definition of Words  The life cycle has four parts: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis),
One of the first things to do when you write an expanded definition is to compose the formal and adult.
sentence definition of the term you are writing about. Place it toward the beginning of the What does it look like? (description)
expanded definition.  It has a thorax, and six legs, and an antenna.
Formal definition = term being defined + the class of object or concept to which the term What does it do? (process)
belongs + its distinguishing characteristics that distinguish it from all others of its  It flutters from flower to flower during the day to eat nectar
class Can it be compared to anything familiar? (comparison)
 It is similar to a moth.
Example: Comic books
Comic books (Term being defined) are sequential and narrative publications (class of ob-
ject to which it belongs) consisting of illustrations, captions, dialogue balloons, and often
focus on super-powered heroes (distinguishing characteristics).

B. Informal Definition of Words

In an informal definition, known words and examples are used to explain an unknown
term. The definition may include synonyms or antonyms, introduced by or, in other words,
like. It could also be stipulation, analogy, or illustration.

Example: Freedom
Freedom (term), also referred to as liberty or independence (synonyms), is a state people
reach when they are free to think and do whatever they please (distinguishing charac- Note: The italicized sentence is a formal definition that introduces the expanded defintion. The
teristics). rest are additional that expands the term.

C. Expanded Definition of Words

It provides the meaning of an idea or word that has components of both informal Are you ready for the task? Great!
and formal definitions, but is presented in a longer, paragraph format. The key to writing
a good expanded definition is to choose the sources of definition to help readers understand
the term being defined. 1
Task 1 Take Me to Expand! Task 2 Make Me Whole
Direction: Create the expanded definition of the following information of the term. Direction: Complete the following ideas of the given term to make expanded definition.
The first was done for you. A. Corona Virus
1. Electric Fan
Term: Corona Virus
Term : Electric Fan
Formal definition: 1.______________________________________________________________
Formal definition : is a powered machine used to create a flow of air.
Synonyms: It is also known as ventilating device.
Description: 2.______________________________________________________________
Description: It is made with plastic and is mostly powered by electric motors. Purpose: 3. _____________________________________________________________
Purpose : It is used for circulating air in rooms and buildings; for cooling motors and History: 4. _____________________________________________________________
transmissions; for cooling and drying people, materials, or products. Cause/Effect: 5. _____________________________________________________________
History: The first electric fan was made in 1886.
Expanded definition: Expanded definition:
Electric Fan is a powered machine used to create a flow of air. It is made with _______________________________________________________________________________________
plastic and is mostly powered by electric motors. It is also known as ventilating device. _______________________________________________________________________________________
It is use for used for circulating air in rooms and buildings; for cooling motors and _______________________________________________________________________________________
transmissions; for cooling and drying people, materials, or products. The first electric _______________________________________________________________________________________
fan was made in 1886.
A. Facebook
2. Stress Term: Facebook
Term : Stress Formal definition: 1. ______________________________________________________________
Formal definition : is the body’s method of reacting to a condition such as a threat, Description: 2. ______________________________________________________________
challenge or physical and psychological barrier. Purpose: 3. ______________________________________________________________
Description: It is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Comparison: 4. ______________________________________________________________
Description: It is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. History: 5. ______________________________________________________________
Process/Effect : It is a normal reaction the body has when changes occur, resulting in
physical, emotional and intellectual responses. Expanded definition:
Causes: It can be caused by internal perceptions that cause an individual to experi- _______________________________________________________________________________________
ence anxiety. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Expanded definition: (5pts) _______________________________________________________________________________________
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Printed Material:
3. Mobile phone Almonte, Liza, et al.English – Grade 10 Learner’s Material. Pasig City, Philippines:
Term : Mobile phone Rex Bookstore, Inc. and Department of Education, 2015.
Formal definition : is a portable telephone that can make or receive calls over a radio Electronic Sources:
frequency link while the user is moving. https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/def.html
Synonyms: It is also known as cellular phone or hand phone.
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Description: It is a small portable radio telephone.
Purpose : It is used to communicate over long distances without wires.
Process: It works by communicating with nearby base station (also called a “mobile
tower”) which connects it to the main phone network.
History: The first handheld mobile was demonstrated in 1973.
Expanded definition: (5pts)
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Congratulations Grade 10!
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2 You did a great job!