Here are the full definitions following the pattern: 1. A computer is an electronic device which stores, retrieves, and processes data. 2. A school is a place which provides teaching and learning. 3. A mother is a person who brings forth and raises a child. 4. A house is a building which serves as a living quarter for a family. 5. Pens are tools for writing which use ink or similar fluid.

1. Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the study
of human .
Education is the field of study which deals mainly with
methods of teaching and learning in schools.
Terms to be defined Characteristics describing the term
DEFINITION PATTERN

2. Definition
– an explanation of the meaning of a word,
phrase, etc.
– It is a statement that defines a word.
– It answers the question “What is X?”

3. Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the study
of human .
Education is the field of study which deals mainly with
methods of teaching and learning in schools.

5. Take a look on this sentence:
Psychology is a branch of science that deals
with the study of human .
TERM GENUS
(general class)
DIFFERENTIA
(Specific characteristics)
verb relative pronoun
T = G + D
- Introduce adjective clauses
(which, who, whose, whom, that)
- Shows action word or state of being
Real Definition Full Form Pattern

6. Take a look on this sentence:
Education is the field of study which deals mainly
with methods of teaching and learning in schools.
TERM GENUS
(general class)
DIFFERENTIA
(Specific characteristics)
verb relative pronoun
T = G + D
Real Definition Full Form Pattern

7. Now, you try:
Guitar is a stringed instrument which played with
a pick or with the fingers.
TERM GENUS
(general class)
DIFFERENTIA
(Specific characteristics)
verb relative pronoun
T = G + D

8. Now, you try:
Statistics is a branch of mathematics which deals
with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and
presentation of masses of numerical data.
TERM GENUS
(general class)
DIFFERENTIA
(Specific characteristics)
verb relative pronoun
T = G + D

9. Remember:
In defining words, you have to apply the basic
subject verb-agreement rule.
If the subject is singular, use a singular verb.
(Linking verb is for singular) (are for plural)

10. “DO ME RIGHT AWAY”
Group 1 – Make poster about a sentence using Real
Definition Full Form Pattern.
Group 2 – Write three sentences using Real
Definition Full Form Pattern. Present through
reporting.

13. Direction: Rewrite the following as full definitions. Follow the
pattern that you have learned from the discussion in the
previous page. Use appropriate verbs and pronouns.
1. computer – electronic device – store, retrieve, and
process data
2. School – place – teaching and learning
3. mother – person – brings forth and raises a child
4. house – building – serves as a living quarter for a family
5. pens – tools for writing – ink or similar fluid