english 4 quarter 1 week 2

1. ENGLISH 4
QUARTER 1- WEEK 2

2. DRILL
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
Betty Botter bought some butter
But she said the butter’s bitter
If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter.
But a bit of better butter will make my batter better
So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter.

3. Read the paragraph below and answer the given questions.
Sunlight helps us in many ways. It kills
germs. Proper amount of sunshine also gives
the skin a healthy glow and help make it
smooth and soft. It elevates the mood for
most people, producing a sense of well-being.
It also helps the farmers dry their crops..

4. What was the paragraph all about?
What does sunlight do to our skin?
What is our main topic?
What are the supporting details?

5. Who among you here
has a dictionary at
home?
Do you know how to use
it?
Where do you use a
dictionary?
How are words arranged
in a dictionary?
What do you see in the
dictionary?
.

6. A dictionary is a reference book that contains
alphabetically arranged words with their meanings,
often with information about grammar and
pronunciation.
Guide words are found at the top of each page
in a dictionary. These words help find words easily
because it tells you the first and last entry words on a
page. Guide words can be placed together like in the
example above. It can also be placed on the left
and right. Guide word on the left is the first
entry word in a page while guide word on the
right is the last entry word on a page.
Entry words are words in a dictionary arranged
in alphabetical order. These are written in bold.

7. Each entry word has the following
information:
1. Pronunciation - This is separated
syllables and tells you how to
pronounce the entry word.
2. Parts of Speech - This abbreviation
tells you what part of speech the
defined word is; and
3. Definition - This explains the
meaning of the entry word. If there is
more than one meaning, the definition
is divided by numbers. Also, an example
sentence is often used to make the
meaning clearer

8. Guided Practice
Let’s have some practice: Read the sample dictionary entry and answer the questions that
follow.
persistent ________________________________________________________proficiency persistent
pə(r)’sῐstənt adj. continuing in a course of action without regard to opposition or previous
failure.
pious ’pīəs adj. marked by or showing loyal reverence for and faithfully performing the
duties owed to a person or thing.
plankton ’plᾰƞktən n. the very small animal and plant life in an ocean, lake, etc.
pounce ’paun(t)s v. to spring suddenly or make a sudden grab.
proficiency ’prə’fishənsē n. advancement toward the attainment of a high degree of

9. 1. What is the last word in this page of the dictionary?
2. What is the meaning of plankton?
3. What word means “to spring suddenly or make a sudden grab?
4. What is the meaning of the word proficiency?
5. What is the definition of persistent?

10. Select the best definition for each word mark
the box of your choice (/)
Gazebo A small roofed structure without sides usually built in a garden.
A kind of deer with curved horns.
Terrified To rip or fall apart.
To feel with great fear.
Tease To make fun or try to annoy.
To explore a new place.
Fair A soft material made of cotton.
Without showing favor or advantage
Malfunction
To fail to work or function.
To be hungry

11. F. Generalization
The learners answer the following questions orally.
1. What is a dictionary?
2. What information can we get from the dictionary?
3. Is it important to find the meaning of the words?
Why?
4. What is the significance of a dictionary

12. IV. Evaluation
A. Directions: Match each word in Column A with its meaning in Column B.
Write the letters of the correct answer in your notebook. Use a dictionary.
A B
1. atmosphere a. genuine and original
2. autopsy b. having no trees or other growing plants
3. blush
c. the mixture of gases that surrounds an
astronomical object such as the earth
4. authentic
d. to turn red in the face because of emotion,
especially embarrassment, shame, modesty, or
pleasure
5. barren e. medical examination of a dead body