ENGLISH 10

Activity Sheet for MDL

WEEK 1

Reference: PIVOT 4-A Learner’s Packet

MELC: Distinguish technical terms used in research.
CONTENT: Using Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Online Sources

Activity 1: Parts of a Dictionary Entry

Direction: Determine the part of a dictionary entry by using the jumbled letters of the term and the provided meaning.
You may also use a dictionary from online sources or mobile applications to accomplish this activity.

1. An TRENY WORD, listed alphabetically, shows how a word is spelled and how words of more than one syllable is
divided.
2. The CIAROPNOITNUN has symbols to show how to say the words.
3. A TRAP-OF-SCHEEP label gives the function or functions of a word.
4. LATERED FORMS, such as plurals, or comparative forms are often given.
5. ULTIMPLE DEFINITIONS or meanings are numbered.
6. An ILLUSTIVERAT SENTENCE or phrase shows how a word is used.
7. EMOTYLOGY, or word history, tells the origin of a word.
8. An ENTACC shows which syllables are said with special force.
9. Sometimes a MYSYNON STUDY shows shades of meaning.
10. A MOGRAPHHO is spelled the same as another word but has a different origin and meaning.

Activity 2: Using a Thesaurus

Direction: Use a thesaurus to help you circle out the correct synonym to complete each sentence. You may also use
thesaurus from online sources or mobile applications to accomplish this activity.
1. Raf looks (orderly, trim) in his new suit.
2. Her booth at the hobby show is very (tidy, trim).
3. She swept it out, and it is (trim, shipshape).
4. He arranged the items to appear (orderly, trim).
5. He put his stamps in (neat, shipshape) rows.
6. Rolf is (shipshape, orderly) about everything.
7. Her room is always (shipshape, trim) too.
8. Even his old hat looks (trim, orderly) on him.
9. I rarely look (shipshape, trim) in my clothes.
10. I wish I were as (shipshape, tidy) as Raf.
11. I could become more (orderly, shipshape) by organizing my work.
Activity 3: Words Worth Knowing
Directions: The thirty words included in the pool of words below come from specialized areas. Categorize each to
complete the table. Determine how many of these words you know well enough to use in your writing and speaking.
Then, use a dictionary to look up the meanings of words you do not know (10 words).

PERFORMANCE TASK:

Directions: In relation to the lesson and activities on word search using dictionaries, thesaurus, and online resources,
answer the table below.
ASSESSMENT

Directions: The text below is an excerpt of Steve Jobs, “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” speech. To understand his message
better, look for the meaning of the eight (8) unfamiliar words in the speech. In doing so, refer to the sample below:

Prepared by:

ENGLISH 10 Teachers

Checked by:

VERGEL B. BERDAN
OIC-English Department