STUDENT’S ACTIVITY SHEET

S. Y 2022-2023

Name:
Subject: ENGLISH - 8
Teacher:
Activity No. 1.1
Topic: Idioms
DepEd MELC: Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture
by noting context clues
Learning Target: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expressions to be used in the given
sentences
2. Interpret an idiom in their own words and use it on my own sentences
3. Create a letter addressing to their loved one using 10 idioms
Type of Activity: KUD/AMT
21st Century Skills Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural, Understanding
RBT Level Remembering, Analyzing, Applying
Values Excellence, Communication, Faith, Risk Compassion
References https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-an-idiom-learn-how-to-use-idioms-in-
writing#examples-of-idioms

CONCEPT NOTES:

An idiom is a widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning that is different from the
phrase’s literal meaning. For example, if you say you’re feeling “under the weather,” you don’t literally mean
that you’re standing underneath the rain. “Under the weather” is an idiom that is universally understood to
mean sick or ill.

Idioms often summarize or reflect a commonly held cultural experience, even if that experience is now out
of date or antiquated. For instance, you might say that someone should “bite the bullet” when they need to
do something undesirable. The phrase’s origin refers to wounded soldiers literally biting down on a bullet to
avoid screaming during a wartime operation. That common occurrence from the past resulted in a phrase
we still use today.

What Is the Purpose of Idioms in Writing?

Idioms are a type of figurative language that can be used to add dynamism and character to otherwise stale
writing. You can also use idioms to:

 Express Complex Ideas in a Simple Way. Oftentimes, idioms can help express a large or abstract
idea in a way that is succinct and easy to understand. For instance, you could say that two things
are impossible to compare to one another, because they possess different traits or meanings. Or
you could simply say that it’s like “comparing apples to oranges.” In this case, the use of an idiom
helps to express the same idea in a much simpler way.
 Add Humor To Your Writing. Idiomatic expressions can help transform flat description with the
help of a funny turn-of-phrase. For instance, rather than describing someone as being not very
smart, you could say that he is “not the sharpest tool in the shed” or “not the brightest star in the
sky.” In addition to conveying that the subject in question is not intelligent, the inherent comparison
of a person’s brain to a toolbox or a star is unexpected and humorous.
 Keep Your Reader Stimulated. By inserting an idiomatic phrase into your writing, you force the
reader to shift from thinking literally to abstractly. This can help keep the reader stay focused and
excited, as they must activate a more conceptual part of their brain in order to comprehend the
idiom’s meaning. By describing someone taking on a larger task than they may have been prepared
for as “biting off more than they can chew,” you encourage the reader to conjure a visual image in
their head, which can help keep them engaged in your writing.
  Establish a Point of View. Since idioms are often used to express commonly shared or universal
ideas, there are often dozens of idioms that apply to the same concept. However, depending on
which idiom you choose, you can convey an entirely different attitude about the subject about which
you are writing. For example, there many different idioms that express the concept of death. If you
were to write that someone “passed away,” you are using an idiom to describe death in a graceful,
delicate way. Alternatively, you could say that a person “kicked the bucket,” a much harsher and
cruder way of describing the act of dying. Though both idioms ultimately mean the same thing, they
convey completely different attitudes towards death.
 Evoke a Specific Region. Certain idioms are unique to different areas of the world. For instance,
“that dog won’t hunt” is a common idiom in the Southern United States that means that something
doesn’t work or make sense. On the other hand, if someone were to refer to a mess or a debacle as
a “dog’s dinner,” they are likely British. In fiction writing, the strategic employment of specific idioms
can often add a regional flavor and authenticity to your characters.

Here are some common idiom examples:

 Idiom: “You can’t judge a book by its cover”

Meaning: Don’t assume you know something based solely on its outward appearance.
 Idiom: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
Meaning: Good things come as a result of bad things.
 Idiom: “Once in a blue moon”
Meaning: Very rarely
 Idiom: “Back to the drawing board”
Meaning: Restart a process from the beginning
 Idiom: “We'll cross that bridge when we come to it”
Meaning: We’ll worry about that problem when it arises.
 Idiom: “A penny saved is a penny earned”
Meaning: It’s just as useful to save money as it is to make money.
 Idiom: “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
Meaning: Don’t rely on something good happening until it has already happened.
 Idiom: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”
Meaning: It’s better to have something that’s small but certain than the possibility of something
greater that may never materialize.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

A. CLARIFYING UNDERSTANDING
I. Short Constructed Response
1. Why there is a need to know and understand the different uses of idiomatic expressions?
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ _________

II. Working with Idioms

Direction: Choose the appropriate idiomatic expressions to be used in the following sentences. Write a piece
of cake, odds and ends, pros and cons or ups and down in the blanks provided.

1. The teacher asked us to talk about the __ _________ of industrial development.

2. Do not worry about the problems you have in your business. You know there are always ___
________ in business?
3. The police found nothing special in the house of the criminal as he had taken all the important
documents with him leaving just _____________.
4. If you think that doing this math problem is _______ ___, just try it.

B. PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
1. What is Idiom or idiomatic expressions? What is the essence of this expressions nowadays?
2. Why do you think idioms were written?
3. How would it affect our culture way back then to present?
C. FRAMING CONCEPT:
Directions: Identify the idioms below and interpret them on your own words then write your own sentence
using each idiom.
1. Jump through hoops -
Sentence:

2. Shooting my mouth -
Sentence:
3. A long face -

Sentence:
4. Paid through the nose -
Sentence:
5. Carrying a torch for him -
Sentence:

D. LIFELONG LEARNING
Directions: Create a 3-paragraph letter addressing to your mother/father/guardian using 10 idioms. You can
write it in a separate sheet of any paper, or you can utilize the space provided to save paper. :)
 STUDENT’S ACTIVITY SHEET
S.Y 2022-2023
Name: Year & Section: 8 - St. Agnes
Subject: ENGLISH - 8 Date:
Teacher: Ms. Geraldine S. Limbaga
Activity No. 1.2
Topic: Context Clues
DepEd MELC: Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture
by noting context clues
Learning Target: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the context clues and its type
2. Give the meaning of a word through it context clues
3. Create a reflection in a paragraph form expressing appreciation to local culture
using two or more types of context clues
Type of Activity: KUD/AMT
21st Century Skills Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural, Understanding
RBT Level Remembering, Analyzing, Applying
Values Excellence, Compassion
References https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-an-idiom-learn-how-to-use-idioms-in-
writing#examples-of-idioms
CONCEPT NOTES:
What are ….?
CONTEXT CLUES
 Words that appear in sentences to help understand the meanings of difficult words.

 Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or
unfamiliar words.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES

1. DEFINITION Example:

 the familiar word is defined in a sentence
2. SYNONYM
 a similar word is placed in the same sentence the
familiar word is defined in a sentence to know
the meaning of the unfamiliar word
A treasure hunter is a person who searches for
treasures from sunken ships amd ancient tombs to obtain
valuable relics and artifacts.
(definition: a person who searches for treasures)
Example:
It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for
the suffering of their fellowmen.
(synonym: pity)

3. ANTONYM Exam ple:

 an opposite word is placed in the same sentence Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the
only one who is portly
(antonym: thin)
4. COMPARISON Example:
 a similar word with the same meaning of the The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten
unfamiliar word is placed with an object to be fish.
compared
(comparison: rotten fish)
 5. EXAMPLE Example:
 samples are provided in the sentence to In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in
understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word amulets, such as pearl of crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet,
necklace, bag of herbs)

6. EXPLANATION Example:
 a description is given to understand the meaning Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he
of the unfamiliar word should have done as part of his responsibilities.
(explanation: house rules that he should have done)

7. CAUSE - EFFECT Example:

 the meaning of the difficult word depends on the Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask,
cause-effect relationship of other words as it was made mandatory by the government.
expressed in the sentence
(cause: only a few followed the wearing of face mask)

8. LIST OF SERIES OF CLUES Example:

 to understand the meaning of the unknown word, After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir
it is included in a series of words given in a programs, flyers, leaflets, plasics bottles, food
sentence wrappings.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES
A. CLARIFYING UNDERSTANDING
I. Directions: Identify each sentences on what type of context clues it is, write it after the sentence.
Then, encircle the best word that corresponds to the underlined context clues.
This part of activity is 10 points.

1. Thongs of people shopped at the mall the week before Christmas.

A. little number B. no one C. few D. crowds
2. Vicissitudes such as circumstances, developments, or journey in life, can change a person forever.
A. little number B. no one C. few D. crowds
3. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
A. expand B. shrink C. disappear D. no one

II. Directions: Use your dictionary to find the best meaning for the underlined word as it is used in context.

1. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was
an audience.”
Loquacious -
____________________________________________________________________________________

2. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to
keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.
Benign -
________________________________________________________________________________________

B. PROCESSING QUESTIONS
These are only guide questions. This part of activity doesn’t require an answers from you.

1. What is context clue and its type?

2. Why do we need to understand the context clues? And how can we determine them?
3. As a student, how essential to you knowing the context clues? Does it really applicable in your studies?
C. FRAMING CONCEPT
Directions: Choose three (3) types of context clues and provide each one example word then give its
synonym. Reflect this to your personality and make it in sentence form. Given the example below.
EXAMPLE:
Word: “Admirable”
Synonym: Meritorious
Sentence: I was praised for my meritorious service in my job.

1. Word: _________________
Synonym: ________________

Sentence:

2. Word: _________________
Synonym: ________________

Sentence:

3. Word: _________________
Synonym: ________________

Sentence:

D. LIFELONG LEARNING
Directions: Create a reflection paper, in a paragraph form, showing your appreciation to your local culture
using two or more types of context clues. You can utilize the space below or provide another
sheet is space isn’t enough for your answers.