ENGLISH 10 -WEEK 3

MELC: Giving Expanded Definitions of Words

(Learning Code:EN10V-IIIa.13.9)

MRS. FRAULEIIN P. TOLENTINO

Writer

TO THE LEARNERS
This Module is intended for you to develop the skills in reading and interpreting the
message of the poem presented. To know the ways of giving the expanded definitions of
words and equip yourself in writing an essay using the learned topic.

Follow the simple instructions given for each activity in this module and enjoy!
1. Give your total attention by setting aside other activities/task not connected
with our lesson.
2. Read and take note the important details and inquiries you will learn from our
lesson in your notebook.
3. Follow all the instruction carefully in answering the activities and test.
4. Perform to the best of your ability any task given.
5. Ask for the guidance and assistance of your parents, guardians, family
members for inquiries and clarification.
6. Submit the module on the set date by your teacher.
7. Have fun reading and learning!

EXPECTATIONS
Giving expanded definitions of word
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
* Interpret the moral of the poem.
* Explain the message of the poem from the learner’s perspective
* Take note of the definitions of learned vocabulary words.
*Identify Types of Definition.
* Show understanding of the lesson through differentiated tasks.

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 PRE-TEST: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Democracy means ___________

a. rule of the people c. rule of the powerful
b. rule of the few d. rule of the leaders
2. The ____________ is an elected head of a country.
a .emperor c. senator
b. president d. supreme court justice
3. The _________ girl pitifully gazed at the delicious food displayed in the
restaurant.
a. activist c. peasant
b. orphan d. rich
4. Which of the following best describes a representative of democracy?
a. all the citizens make the law
b. citizen elects officials to make the law
c. all men ,women and children can vote
d. one aristocrat makes all the decisions

5. Another word for injustice is ________

a. impartial judgment c. impartial vision
b. unjustness d. insufficient reasoning

LOOKING BACK/ ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

From our previous lessons, you were able to read, watched, and listened to stories
about how a person can overcome problems and challenges and make a difference in
our society.

*POETRY- is a type of literature that conveys a thought, describes a scene or tells a story in a
concentrated, lyrical arrangement of words.

*POEM-(NOUN)-a composition in verse.

- a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Our lesson for the day has something to do with facing challenges and decision
making that will affect not only your future as a youth but also as a citizen of our
country

INTRODUCTION / PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES

Direction: Use one word to describe the pictures below.

A B C D

E F G

H I J

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 Task 1. Below are jumbled words taken from the poem, Farewell Liberty. Arrange
the letters to form a word. Use each word in a sentence.

A B C
Correct Words Definition
a) e-m-t-u unable to speak
b) i-d-e-e-c- Misleading
c) b-a-t-s-o brag/excessive pride
d) r-n-i-n-i-g-g-n Smile
e) e-j-r-e-i-c-o delight/feast
f) e-j-s-u-i-c-t determination of right
g) h-d-e-d-s-r-u- shiver/quiver
h) s-i-l-b-s complete happiness
i)d-e-f-r-o-m-e liberation from slavery
j).r-o-p-c-r-t-n-o-i-u Demoralization
k).t-e-l-y-i-b-r the state of being free
l.)t-t-t-b-i-e-s-e-w-r-e Pleasure

Task 2. LET’S READ

Read and understand the poem below. Write the message of the poem in your answer
sheet.

FAREWELL LIBERTY
Fraulein P. Tolentino

Upon the skies, a red dawn roses

of lies, and deceit, a pure boast
men in their hallowed offices
golden chairs and grinning fact

Men and women die of hunger,

soldiers shot dead with blood that splatter
yet on their backs, there was no shudder
blankness of the night, tacit, mute

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 Farewell liberty and justice,
heavens frown to this lying bliss,
I am deceived by higher men
with the words of plain corruption

The crows will feed on the living

but we will never bow to them
we rejoice to embracing death
where freedom comes, free and no fret

Farewell liberty, farewell truth

in my own motherland my root
Innocence and corruption,
action and counter reaction
of a one divided nation

Let us cry out in bittersweet,

how we slowly die in living,
living in death yet believing
that one day we will restore thee,
oh, good justice and liberty

TASK 3. Answer the following questions:

a. What do you think is the state of the country being described?

b. Who do you think are the people being described in the poem?

c. Why do you think the poem is entitled ”Farewell Liberty”. Explain.

d. As a student/citizen of the country, what do you think is the contribution you can give to
make your country a better place to live in?

f. Why do you think liberty and freedom are important?

YOU ARE NOW READY FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE LESSON

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

IDENTIFYING TYPES OF DEFINITIONS

A. FORMAL DEFINITION- consists of three parts; the term, the part of speech such
as a noun or a verb, and all the traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.
The dictionary is filled with formal definitions, but it is not the only place where you
will find it. Writers often include formal definitions when they write about something
that is unfamiliar to their readers. In textbooks, you may find formal definitions of
terms at the beginning, at the end of a chapter, or in the glossary, which is a mini-
dictionary of terms.

B. INFORMAL DEFINITION- In an INFORMAL DEFINITION, the writer uses

common words to explain unknown terms. These definitions maybe synonyms or
antonyms
.Example:

FORMAL INFORMAL
Much, many lots of / a lot of
Completely / strongly Totally
Definitely really very

A. EXTENDED DEFINITION - Extended definitions generally have components of

both informal and formal definitions. However, as the name suggests, the author uses a
number of other techniques to define a word, concept, or phrase, including , memory of
sound, sight, touch, hearing, or smell.
*Environment or sector: pointing out how and where something is used.
*Ramification: Showing how the term or concept affects the people or history.
*Historical references: showing how a word has been defined throughout history.

EXTENDED DEFIINITION EXAMPLE; To use colonial forefathers, freedom meant

having a voice in their government (historical reference). The Revolutionary war was
their last resort against an empire that continued to tax its colonists without the
representation of the colonist in parliament, Since the United states won the right to rule
itself, our country has been referred to as "the “end of the free and the home of the brave.”
(example)Freedom means the ability to think, feel, say, or act freely. (listing parts)It is a
state where the bars of bondage do not exist , unfortunately, the widening gap between
the haves and have nots means that some are now shackled by their lack of
education.(evoke the senses: shackled) Americans can attain real freedom when everyone
has the same educational opportunities.

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 TASK 4.YOUR TEXT

Direction Write the answer in your answer sheet.

1. List the italicized words in the poem, “Farewell Liberty”.

2. Give the specific/formal dictionary meaning of the italicized words.

3. Give the two types of defining words using informal and extended meaning.

POST TEST / ASSESSMENT:

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY

1. Choose five words from the poem, “Farewell Liberty”. Use it in a sentence. Write
them in your answer sheet.

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REFLECTION Write/compose three (3) sentences about the message of the poem
entitled “My Dream Country” and post/upload it in your FB page.

ASSIGNMENT:
1. On a short bond paper, draw/ make a poster about liberty and freedom. Explain
your work.