The document outlines learning objectives related to expanded definitions of words, exploring various techniques for achieving this, including etymology, history, description, and others. It features an engaging analysis of the song 'Da Coconut Nut' as a practical example, prompting students with questions to deepen their understanding of the coconut's definition. Additionally, it includes group activities for expanding definitions of assigned words and assessment tasks focusing on the techniques discussed.

1. Expanded Definition
English 10

2. Learning Objectives: At the end of the
session, we are expected to:
 Describe the purpose of expanded
definition of words,
Use a variety of techniques in expanding
definitions.
Determine the different techniques of
expanded definition,

3. Listen to the Filipino song “Da Coconut
Nut” revived by BINI.
I love the coconut
Oh-oh my gosh!
I love the coconut
Come on baby-boy, come on ba-baby
boy!
Da coconut nut is a giant nut
If you eat too much, you’ll get very fat
Da coconut nut is a big, big nut
But this delicious nut is not a nut (2x)
It’s the coco fruit (it’s t the coco fruit (it’s
the coco he coco fruit)
Of the coco tree (of the coco tree)
It’s the coco fruit (it’s the coco fruit)
Of the coco palm family
3, 2, 1, Shout!
I love the coconut
(Come on) Oh-oh my gosh!
(You wanna know?) I love the coconut
Come on baby-boy, come on ba-baby
boy! baby boy! (2x)

4. Answer the following questions:
1. Based on the song, what is a coconut?
2. How is coconut described?
3. How many times is coconut defined in the
song?
4. Based on our activity, do you think one
definition is enough for you to know what a
coconut is? Why?

5. Expanded Definition of Words
• It is an explanation of the meaning of a
certain word or phrase.
• It is distinguishing the characteristics
of a certain word, providing extra facts
or information about it, giving
examples, and saying what cannot be
included to describe it.

6. Techniques of Extended Definition
1.Etymology – explains the origin
of the word itself.
Ex: Arbitration comes from the
Latin judicium which means
judgment.

7. Techniques of Extended Definition
2.History/Background – discusses the
history of the term, its use, and
controversies associated with it.
Ex: The use of arbitration as
arbitration as third-party mediation
dates from the 1630s.

8. Techniques of Extended Definition
3.Description - to explain the color,
size, and shape.
Ex: Arbitration is the process of an
argument between peoplesolving by
helping them to agree to an
acceptable solution.

9. Techniques of Extended Definition
4.Principle of Operation – discussing
how topic in question functions,
question functions, including any
special materials or conditions
required.
Ex: Arbitration is conducted by a
trained arbiter who sets down the
rules that the parties must abide by.

10. Techniques of Extended Definition
5.Cause and Effect - to explain the
causes and effects of the term.
Ex: An arbitration clause is ambiguous
when the parties do not express clearly,
that in case of conflict, the method to use
to settle the disagreements will be
arbitration.

11. Techniques of Extended Definition
6.Classification - to show how the
topic fits into a larger category
Ex: Arbitration is one of the
alternatives to going into a formal
court to formal court to settle
disputes.

12. Techniques of Extended Definition
7.Comparison/ Contrast - to show
how the topic is similar or different
from others in the class.
Ex: The main difference between arbitration
and litigation law is that the court is involved
in the case of litigation, as it is litigation, as it is
a lawsuit, whereas, in arbitration, a settlement
between the parties is done outside of court.

13. Techniques of Extended Definition
8.Analogy - to explain by
comparing two dissimilar topics,
where the second is familiar to the
audience.
Ex: An arbiter is like a referee-he or she
listens to both sides and decides as to
who is at fault, without the
intervention of outside parties.

14. Techniques of Extended Definition
9.Examples or Anecdotes – to tell a
story or example that illustrates the
term.
Ex: Arbitration was used to settle
the dispute between the labor
union and management.

15. Techniques of Extended Definition
10. Illustrations - to provide a
picture or image that is used to
clarify a text
Ex:

16. Wrapping Up!
Earth is derived from the Old English eorthe, of
Germanic origin; related to Dutch aarde and German
Erde. It is the third planet from the sun in which humans
and other living things are its inhabitants. Earth has an
equatorial diameter of 7926 miles (12,755 km) and a
polar diameter of 7900 miles (12,714 km), a mean
distance. From the sun of 92.9 million miles (149.6
million km), a period of revolution of 365.26 days, and
having one satellite. On the Earth's surface, the oceans
and the continents form the stage on which the
evolution of life takes place.

17. Wrapping Up!
Earth is derived from the Old English eorthe, of
Germanic origin; related to Dutch aarde and German
Erde. It is the third planet from the sun in which humans
and other living things are its inhabitants. Earth has an
equatorial diameter of 7926 miles (12,755 km) and a
polar diameter of 7900 miles (12,714 km), a mean
distance. From the sun of 92.9 million miles (149.6
million km), a period of revolution of 365.26 days, and
having one satellite. On the Earth's surface, the oceans
and the continents form the stage on which the
evolution of life takes place.
Etymology
History
Description

18. Wrapping Up!
How is expanded definition different from
the usual definition of a word?
Why do we need to know the history of
the term?

19. Group Activity
Direction: Each group will be given a word to
expand its definition. Fill in the definition. Fill in
the semantic web with your ideas on and
determine the technique used. Use the given
template for webbing. You can use dictionary or
online sources to provide ideas.
(Every group will be given 10 minutes to
accomplish the task)

20. Group Activity
Group 1 – Jeepney
Group 2 – Halo-Halo
Group 3 – Psychology
Group 4 – Volcano
Group 5- Basketball

21. Group Activity

22. Assessment
Direction: From the word pool
given, identify the term being
described in the following
statements.

23. Assessment
_______________1. A method of defining by explaining the
origin of a word.
_______________2. Showing how the word how the word
fits into a larger category.
_______________3. It is used to provide extra facts or
information about a topic.
_______________4. It is a technique that defines the topic
by explaining its color, size, and shape.
_______________5. A mode of expanding a definition by
comparing two dissimilar topics, where the second is
familiar to the audience.