School APOLINARIO MABINI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher Mrs. Jessa Marie D. Barin

Teaching Dates and Time Week 3
Grade Level Grade 10 Makabayan &Magiting
Learning Area English
LESSON EXEMPLAR Quarter Fourth

A. Lesson Title Technical and Operational Definitions

B. Most MELC 20: Give technical and operational definitions
Essential
Learning
Competencies
(MELC)
C. PROCEDURES
a. Unlocking Definition
Introduction Definition is a statement that explains and/or describes the meaning of a word or a phrase in a clear, complete, and exact
manner.
In the English language a word could have more than one meaning depending on the use and context to which the word is
applied. See the illustration below to better understand the concept.

In the illustration, the word “SLAY” is used in two sentences which depict two different contexts. This may trigger
ambiguity and confusion on the part of the readers. On this note, providing a clear and accurate definition is needed to
guide the readers in understanding the meaning of the given word.
In technical writing, there are two ways to define a term:
1. Technical Definition – describes and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on the general references and
other field of study sources.

Example: Slay means to kill violently or in great numbers.

2. Operational Definition – states and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on specific context. In terms of
research, operational definition explains or describes how the term is applied and measured in the study.

Example: Slay refers to a condition by which an activity or performance is done in an excellent manner.
These two types of definition also apply in writing a research paper. Researchers are required to accomplish the
‘definition of terms’ which contains the significant keywords and variables included in the research defined constitutively
and operationally.
In accomplishing the tasks included in this lesson, you will unlock ways to define a term or a phrase. This lesson will
allow you to understand how a single term could mean differently depending on the way the term is used. It will also
give you the avenue to carefully attach definitions to a single word other than its literal and dictionary meaning.
b. Learning Task 1
Development Directions: Match the terms in Column A to its appropriate technical definition in Column B.

Learning Task 2
Directions: The following sentences used the given terms in Learning Task 1. In your own words, define the terms
operationally based on how they are used in the sentences below.
Example: The contestants slay their performance in the Town Fiesta’s singing competition.
Slay refers to a condition by which an activity or performance is done in an excellent manner.
1. Elena answers the questions given in the reflection part of their learning material.
 2. Danilo paid for his new cellphone in six installments with zero interest.
3. Grade 10 students should follow their schedule in submitting their modules.
4. Jose aims to fulfill his dream of becoming a successful architect.
5. Andeng has a habit of checking her Facebook timeline from time to time.
6. Belen cannot sleep as she thinks for the possible solution to solve her family’s financial problem.
7. Ronaldo has been diagnosed with terminal illness.

c. Learning Task 3
Engagement Directions: Read the abstract of the research below entitled, “Influence of Media on Body Image Satisfaction among
Adolescents.” List the terms written in bold format and provide the technical and operational definitions of each word.
Influence of Media on Body Image Satisfaction among Adolescents
The (1) media plays a large role in how teenagers view themselves by shaping images of what teenagers are supposed to
be or do. This study focused on the influence of media on the (2) body image satisfaction among (3) adolescents. The
study aimed to determine which media (4) influence adolescents most, the level of body image satisfaction of the
adolescents, the (5) relationship between media and body image satisfaction, and propose (6) measures to enhance the
adolescents’ body image satisfaction. The study used the quantitative method of research. It utilized a survey and a
questionnaire entitled Body Areas Satisfaction Scale, and all the third year and fourth year high school students of
Stonyhurst Southville International School served as (7) respondents. Results revealed and was concluded that the
internet is the most frequently used media with the respondents using it often; the level of body area satisfaction of the
respondents is mostly satisfied; magazines have the strongest negative relationship with the weight of the respondents;
and, measures such as media awareness seminars and screening and balancing of commercials and advertisements on
television and magazines are needed in order to balance the effects of media on adolescents.
Example: Slay (from the given illustration in the introductory part of the lesson)
Technical: Slay means to kill violently or in great numbers.
Operational: Slay refers to a condition by which an activity or performance is done in an excellent manner.
d.
Assimilation

Remember that definitions facilitate understanding. It is the duty of any writer to define significant terms accurately to
avoid confusion or misconception on the part of the readers. This specifically applies to writing a research which is one of
your expected outputs as a Grade 10 student. One characteristic of a good research is when it contains information which
are clear, accurate, and reliable. This could be initially achieved by constructing a well-defined “definition of terms”.
D. Learning Task 4
ASSESSMEN Directions: Read and analyze the statements below. Write TECHNICAL if the statement is true and OPERATIONAL
if the statement is false. Then, underline the word or phrase which made the statement incorrect.
T _________1. Definitions guide readers to understand the thought and idea presented in any material.
_________2. Technical definitions are created to create clarity and avoid confusion on the part of the readers.
_________3. Operational definitions contain reliable and specific meaning of a word or phrase based on general
references.
_________4. Mental health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. The
sample definition is technical.
_________5. A tantrum could include any time a child falls to the floor, cries, kicks, and screams in response to his or her
denied request from his or her mother at the theme park. The sample definition is operational.
_________6. Operational definitions are essential in writing a research. This ensures that the readers as well as other
researchers would clearly understand the variables used in the study.
_________7. In accomplishing the definition of terms in a research paper, the researcher is required to define the term
conceptually and constitutively.
_________8. Definition is the basis and key component in establishing clarity and accuracy of content in any material
across different fields and disciplines.

E.
REFLECTIO Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
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JESSA MARIE D. BARIN DENNIS M. ESCALONA

English Teacher School Head