English 10: Expanded Definitions

• The lesson plan is for an English 10 class focusing on giving expanded definitions of words
• The most essential learning competency involves giving expanded definitions of words
• The lesson aims to help students identify techniques for expanding definitions, appreciate their importance, and develop expanded definitions using given techniques.

Subject Matter

• Topic: Giving Expanded Definitions of Words
• Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Collaboration
• Skills: Critical Thinking, Writing Skills
• Materials: PowerPoint presentation, Laptop, Projector

Preliminary Activities

• Students begin with a prayer led by a student
• Greetings: Teacher greets the class, and students respond
• Classroom Management: Students tidy up the classroom
• Attendance: The teacher checks for any absentees

Lesson Proper

• There is a review of the previous lesson, followed by a short activity to lead into the new lesson
• A warm-up activity involves listening to the Filipino song "Da Coconut Nut" by BINI
• Questions follow about the song, focusing on the definition of a coconut and the details provided in the song
• Expanded Definition is introduced as explaining a term in broad detail

Formal Definition

• A formal definition includes the term, verb, class, and distinguishing characteristics
• Formal definitions are also called "FULL DEFINITION"
• Pattern 1: Term, Verb, Class, Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Example: "A paper is a material used for writing."
• Pattern 2: Class, Distinguishing Characteristics, Term
  • Example: "A material used for writing is paper."

Expanded Definition

• Expanded definitions define technical terms with detailed explanations, examples, and visuals
• Expanding by Giving an Example
  • Providing specific instances to illustrate the word's meaning
  • Example: Paper is a material made from cellulose, it is used for writing, sketching, and arts such as folding and making origami
• Expanding by Comparing & Contrasting
  • Highlighting similarities and differences between the word being defined and related words
  • Example: Paper is a material made from cellulose and can be written on, it differs from plastic because it can be dissolved in water, unlike plastic
• Expanding by Describing a Process
  • Explaining how something is made, done, or works
  • Example: Paper is made by breaking down wood fibers into pulp, then spread thinly, pressed, and dried to form sheets
• Expanding by Etymology
  • Exploring the origin and history of a word
  • Example: The word "paper" comes from the Greek word "papyrus," referring to a reed used in ancient Egypt to make writing material

Activity

• Students are divided into four groups
  • Group 1 - Jeepney
  • Group 2 - Halo-halo
  • Group 3 - Ecosystem
  • Group 4 - Bamboo
• Each group is given a word to expand its definition, filling in a semantic web with ideas and determining the technique used
• Groups present their work

Conclusion

• Expanding definitions helps communicate better and understand things more clearly
• It improves conversations, word choice, presentation skills, and teamwork

Comprehension Questions

• The teacher assesses understanding by asking questions about the techniques for expanding definitions and the reasons for expanding definitions

Quiz

• A multiple-choice quiz to test understanding
  • A formal definition includes the Term, Verb, Class, and Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Another name for a formal definition is a "Full definition"
  • The first pattern of a full definition is: Term, Verb, Class, Distinguishing Characteristics
  • When expanding by comparing and contrasting: Paper and tissue are both made from cellulose but differ from plastic
  • Expanded definition means: A definition that provides additional information or context about the term
• An identification section to test the students understanding of the types of expanded definitions
  • Formal definition includes the Term, Verb, Class, and Distinguishing Characteristics.
  • Expanding by Giving an Example provides a specific instance to illustrate the term.
  • Expanding by Comparing & Contrasting highlights similarities and differences between two items.
  • Explains how something is made or created by Describing a Process
  • Expanding by Etymology traces the origin of a word and its historical context.

Assignment

• Students are required to create two formal definitions for each type of expanded definition
  • Expanding by Giving an Example
  • Expanding by Comparing & Contrasting
  • Expanding by Describing a Process
  • Expanding by Etymology