NOTING CONTEXT CLUES (English 8 Q1 W1)

Topic: NOTING CONTEXT CLUES (English 8 Q1 W1)

Format: Podcast-Based Lesson

Length: 10 minutes 24 seconds
Scriptwriter and Podcast-Teacher:
Objective: At the end of this podcast-based episode, Grade 8 learners are expected
to determine meaning of words and expressions that reflect local culture
by noting context clues
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2 How rich is your vocabulary? Do you often encounter unknown words as you read?

3 This can happen to any of us, but don’t worry, there are ways and strategies on how
4 to understand difficult words without opening your dictionary or asking Google or Siri.
5 Good day, Learners! I am Teacher Rhea, your podcast teacher for today’s lesson
6 in grade 8 English, quarter 1, week 1.
7 Welcome to a new venture in learning language and literature!
8 In this podcast, we will learn how to note context clues.
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10 The objective for this lesson is to determine the meaning of words and expressions by
11 noting context clues.
13 Are you ready? Great!
14 Although dictionaries are helpful, the ability to comprehend the meaning of words
15 Instantly, is a skill a high school student like you should develop.
16 Decoding meaning of unfamiliar words affect our ability to understand the text
17 that we are reading. This can be done by noting context clues.
18 Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader
19 can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
20 Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or paragraph is the most
21 practical way to build vocabulary.

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2 A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings.
3 Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used
4 can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the context.
6 A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to meaning is provided,
7 or when only a general sense of the meaning is needed for the reader’s purposes.
8 These are the different types of context clues.
9 First is Definition or Description Clue. This is the most straightforward "hint" you'll ever
10 get it defines the precise meaning of a vocabulary word in the sentence itself
11 For example: His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to
12 see. “Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation” in the sentence.
13 Next is Synonyms: Sentences containing synonyms use similar words and phrases
14 to a vocabulary word to help give that word meaning. For example:
15 The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around
16 the trees of the mountainside. In this sentence, the word “Tortuous” is synonymous to
17 the words “winding and twisting”
18 Another context clue is the antonym or opposites: Antonyms are the reverse of
19 synonyms but have the same effect. They use other words, this time opposites,
20 to define unknown vocabulary words. Example:
21 When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however,
22 when it grows darker, they dilate. “Dilate” means the opposite of “contract.”
23 The last type of context clue that we will discuss is the Examples or Explanations
24 This type of context clue uses examples to help the reader infer the meaning of
24 a vocabulary word. Examples can be helpful illustrations as context clues.
1 In this sentence, Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated
2 man through the centuries. “Celestial” objects are those in the sky or heavens.
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3 I hope you fully understand the types of context clues I have discussed.
4 If not, you can listen to it again.
5 Can you answer some practice activities? Don’t worry I will only ask for context clues
6 that I have discussed. You may also read your SLM, LAS or LP as you listen to me.
7 If my phasing is fast you can just pause to reread the sentence before answering.
8 Listen carefully and choose for the correct meaning of the word from the options.
9 Ready? 1. Uncle Tom found us playing in the banana plantations. We were searching for
10 nsenene, the grasshopper which appeared seasonally when it rained in our village.
11 The word is nsenene. a. crickets b. reptile c. mammal d. banana fruit
12 2. Majid went out to get his khubz and laban. On special days and during Ramadan,
13 he survived on these foods from the mosque. What is Khubz and laban?
14 a. faith and prayer b. bread and yogurt c. dress and slippers d. soda drink and cake.
15 3. Your mother points down to the heavy lemon green sash of her gomesi. Its tassels
16 are trailing on the bus floor, covered in red soil. The word is gomesi
17 a. miniskirt b. sweater c. long dress d. pajamas
18 4. Most lovers prefer to walk rather than use a boda-boda, especially when the
19 distance is short. the word is boda boda. a. sneakers b. ferry boat c. taxi d. habal-habal
20 5. She was asking about Muntu and Sera - the first humans on earth and then moved
21 on to some tale, mentioning Gipiir and Labong. The word is Muntu and Sera
22 a. first storytellers b. creator-gods c. great, great ancestors d. moon-god and sun-god
23 Before we check your answers I’d like you to make a table with three columns.
24 In the 1st column list down the unfamiliar words and in the next column the context clues
24 for them. The last column is for your answer. Write the answer not the letter.
2 Ready? Let’s check your work.
3 1. The word is nsenene, the context clue is grasshopper which appeared seasonally
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4 and the answer should be letter a. cricket
5 2. khubz and laban the context clue is these foods and the answer is b. bread & yogurt
6 3. Gomesi the clue is trailing on the bus floor and the answer is c. long dress
7 4. the word is boda boda, the clue is prefer to walk and the answer is d. habal habal
8 5. Muntu and Sera, the context clue is the first humans on earth, the answer is c. great
9 Great ancestors. Did you get it right?
10 I hope you got a perfect score! If not, it’s ok, just make sure that you review this lesson
11 And take note of the type of context clues we just tackled.
13 Now, my dear learner I hope you’ve learned a lot while listening to this podcast.
14 To further enhance your vocabulary and skills in noting context clues,
15 you can still look up for the other types since we only discussed some of them here.
16 Remember, learning is a continuous process, as long as you keep on reading
17 You will eventually gain a wider vocabulary of course with the help of context clues.
18 Thank you for listening and ‘til our next podcast lesson. Goodbye!
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Topic: NOTING CONTEXT CLUES (English 8 Q1 W1)

Format: Podcast-Based Lesson

6 in grade 8 English, quarter 1, week 1.

7 Welcome to a new venture in learning language and literature!

8 In this podcast, we will learn how to note context clues.

9 STINGER MUSIC UP TO 3 SECS THEN FADE UNDER

11 noting context clues.

12 STINGER MUSIC UP TO 3 SECS THEN FADE UNDER

13 Are you ready? Great!

15 Instantly, is a skill a high school student like you should develop.

17 that we are reading. This can be done by noting context clues.

19 can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

21 practical way to build vocabulary.

3 Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is used

5 STINGER MUSIC UP TO 3 SECS THEN FADE UNDER

8 These are the different types of context clues.

12 see. “Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation” in the sentence.

14 to a vocabulary word to help give that word meaning. For example:

17 the words “winding and twisting”

20 to define unknown vocabulary words. Example:

24 a vocabulary word. Examples can be helpful illustrations as context clues.

4 If not, you can listen to it again.

11 The word is nsenene. a. crickets b. reptile c. mammal d. banana fruit

17 a. miniskirt b. sweater c. long dress d. pajamas

22 a. first storytellers b. creator-gods c. great, great ancestors d. moon-god and sun-god

1 STINGER MUSIC UP TO 3 SECS THEN FADE UNDER

2 Ready? Let’s check your work.

9 Great ancestors. Did you get it right?

11 And take note of the type of context clues we just tackled.

12 STINGER MUSIC UP TO 3 SECS THEN FADE UNDER

14 To further enhance your vocabulary and skills in noting context clues,

16 Remember, learning is a continuous process, as long as you keep on reading

19 EXTRO MSC UP FOR 3 SECS AND FADE UNDER

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