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Strategic Intervention Material

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Baybay City Division | Department of Education

Republic of the Philippines

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Contextualized Strategic Intervention Material
English 2
May 2018

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Published by the Department of Education

Baybay City Division
Baybay City, Leyte

Schools Division Superintendent: Carmela R. Tamayo, Ed.D., CESO VI

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent: Sherlita A. Palma Ed.D.,CESE

Development Team of this Learning Resource

Consultants: Clara A. Basalo, EPSvr English

Shirley L. Godoy, EPSvr LRMDS

Writer: Josephine B. Guisic (Maypatag ES)

Editor: Paul James G. Luzon (Baybay NHS)

Gerlyn A. Polo (Ciabu NHS)

Evaluator/s: Christy B. Cabugwason (Imelda ES)

Gaisy Anthonette S. Galvez (Baybay I CS)

Baybay City Division LRMDC

Office Address: Diversion Road
Brgy. Gaas
Baybay City, Leyte
Tel. Nos.: 335-2093 | 563-8100
E-mail address: baybay.city@deped.gov.ph

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 Preface
To the user,

This learning material entitled Finding Blue’s Clues is intended to

supplement your learning while working independently. The activities
and exercises will help you understand what context clues are all about.
This material is based on the least learned competency which is,
Determine the meaning of the word using clues (EN2V-IIh-i-12.1).
As a user of this learning material, you are expected to observe
the following:
 Keep this material neat and clean.
 Thoroughly read every page.
 Follow carefully all instructions indicated in every activity.
 Answer all questions independently and honestly.
 Write all your answers on a sheet of paper.
 Be sure to compare your answers to the ANSWER CARDS only
after you have answered the given tasks.
 If you have questions or clarifications, ask your teacher.

It is hoped that this learning material will be of great help to you.

The Writer

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Guide Card ………………………….…..1-2

Main Task/Sub Task…………….……… 3

Activity Card

Activity 1 ………………………………… 4

Activity 2 ………………………………… 5

Activity 3 ………………………………… 6

Assessment Card

Assessment 1 …………………………… 7

Assessment 2 …………………...……… 8

Enrichment Card

Enrichment 1 …………………………… 9

Enrichment 2 …………………………… 10

Answer Card ……………………………………11-14

Reference Card ……………………..……….. 15

Hey Buddy! My name is Ana. Welcome to the
world of clues! I will be your helping buddy as you
go through challenges on this journey. But first, let
us study the lessons below. These will help you in
your upcoming tasks as we study clues.

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 How to determine word meaning?

Here’s how:

There are different ways to help you determine the meaning of

the words:

SYNONYMS are words that are similar or same in

meaning
e.g.: glad - happy smart - bright
small - tiny huge - big
ANTONYMS are words that have different
meaning.
e.g.: difficult-easy long - short
small- big hard - soft
PICTURE IDENTIFICATION CLUES are given pictures
that replace the word.
e.g.: Angelo jumped off from his bed quickly when
he saw the time on the

CONTEXT CLUES are word clues found in a

sentence or paragraph.
ex. Lara ran down the street. She saw a long
narrow road ahead of her.

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 MAIN TASK
Determine the meaning of the word using
clues
EN2V-IIh-i-12.1

Sub Tasks:

 Identify the meaning of the word using synonym,

antonym and context clue
 Write the exact meaning of the word with the help of
the given synonym, antonym and context clue
 Value the importance of patience in understanding and
finding the meaning of the given words
Using synonym, antonym and context clue

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 Activity 1

Let us begin with your first fun activity. Read the directions
carefully. Take your time, goodluck!

Find the meaning of the underlined word through synonym clue.

Write your answers on your paper.

1. Luisa is grateful for being top of the grade 2 class.

a. mad b. thankful c. blessed

2. Sandra looks pretty during her wedding day.

a. confident b. excite c. beautiful

3. Edwardo is known to be famous in their school

a. popular b. good c. bright

4. I feel glad specially when I help someone in need.

a. proud b. happy c. sad

5. Fernan is the smartest among the class.

a. courteous b. bright c. pretty

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 Activity 2

Hello! This time, another activity is waiting for you. Read

carefully the directions below . Have fun!

Using picture clues, write the exact missing word to complete each
sentence. Write your answers on your paper.

key key three

three boxgift
car car shoes
shoes treetree

socks socks star

star nose rose

1. Mother bought me a new pair of

___________________.

2. When I grow up I want to have my own

__________________.

3. My father cut the big

__________________.
4. Alona received a
__________________.

5. My sister lost the

__________________.

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 Activity 3

Well done! Last but not the least activity before the
assessment test.. Keep going! Good luck!

Read the word on the left. Pick out the exact meaning of the word
from the choices on the right. Choose and write your answers on
your paper.

clean fresh tidy dirty

easy hard simple clear

right correct wrong true

scared shocked afraid brave

big large small little

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 Assessment 1

Nice to meet you here! Your road to assessment test starts

now. Answer carefully.

Read each sentence. Decide which word in the box means almost
the same as the underlined word. Write your answers on your pa-
per.

road small glad

nap large shout

_______________1. Luis drives fast on the street.

_______________2. Please don't yell. You might wake up your sister.

_______________3. I am so happy you came.

_______________4. The baby took a sleep.

_______________5. I saw a little bunny.

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 Assessment 2

Tadahh! Last assessment to go. Relax and have some fun.

Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning.

Change the underlined word to it’s antonym. Write your
answers on your paper.

happy easy near

early tallest fast

1. My teacher gives difficult homework.

________________
2. School starts too late.
_________________
3. We live far from my grandmother.
_________________
4. Boboy is the shortest boy in our class.
_________________
5. Susan is sad about the party.
_________________

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 Enrichment 1

Hey! Glad to see you here. This time, you will be enriched with
additional skills for you to master the lesson. Take your time and
enjoy!

Find the word that is the same or opposite in

meaning based on the word clues presented below.
Write your answers on your paper.

D L S R S F
I O M O O J
R N A U F H
T G L G T L
Y B L H M O
P R E T T Y
X E O L I V
H A P P Y R
D B I G C E
F A M O U S
S M A R T T
Down (Antonym) Across: (Synonym)
1. hard 6. glad
2. large 7. huge
3. clean 8. bright
4. smooth 9. beautiful
5. short 10. popular

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 Enrichment 2

Alright! This is it, the last challenge.Ajjja!!! Goodluck!!

Choose the letter that best describes the highlighted word.

Write your answers on your paper.
1. Ashley is such a cheerful person. She is always smiling.

a. angry

b. happy

c. confused

d. surprised

2. He received a trophy as an award for winning the spelling

bee.

a. spelling test

b. piece of paper

c. punishment

d. prize

3. When Michael spilled the milk by accident, he said “I’m

sorry. I didn't mean to.”

a. an unexpected event

b. soured milk

c. a planned event

d. an apology

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ANSWER
Activity 1
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. b

Activity 2
1. shoes
2. car

3. tree

4. gift

5. key

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 Activity 3

1. fresh
2. simple
3. correct
4. afraid
5. large

Assessment 1
Synonyms:
1. road
2. shout
3. glad
4. nap
5. small

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 Assessment 2
Antonym:
1. easy
2. early
3. near
4. tallest
5. happy

Enrichment 1
D L S R S F
I O M O O J
R N A U F H
T G L G T L
Y B L H M O
P R E T T Y
X E O L I V
H A P P Y R
D B I G C E
F A M O U S
S M A R T T

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 Enrichment 2

1. b
2. d
3. a

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REFERENCES

Merriam-Webster Dictionary (online).

Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
2014.

All ClipArt Licensed under Microsoft

Office Word

Pictures digitized by:

Josephine B. Guisic

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Department of Education – Region VIII

Division of Baybay City

Diversion Road, Brgy. Gaas,

Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines 6521

Telefax: 335-2093
Telephone: 563-8100; 563-7615

Email Address: baybay.city@deped.gov.ph