Reading Vocabulary
ObjectivesAt the end of the lesson, we should be able to:Recognize the different ways words can be derived and understood;
Identify basic types of context clues
Become familiar with different vocabulary acquisition techniquesA. Match the list of words in Column A with the language (in Column B) from which they were borrowed.BananaChalkMagazineOrangePoodleShampooArabicEast IndiaLatinGermanPersianSpanish
B. Can you guess the words that were derived form the following personalities and places?____________1. Nicholas Chauvin____________2. J.I. Guillotin____________3. Anton Mesmer____________4. Hamburg, Germany____________5. Sparta, Greece
Match the list of words in Column A with the language (in Column B) from which they were borrowed.BananaChalkMagazineOrangePoodleShampooArabicEast IndiaLatinGermanPersianSpanishFCAEDB
B. Can you guess the words that were derived form the following personalities and places?Chauvinism____________1. Nicholas Chauvin____________2. J.I. Guillotin____________3. Anton Mesmer____________4. Hamburg, Germany____________5. Sparta, GreeceGuillotineMesmerizedHamburgerSpartan
Different ways to understand wordsUnderstanding words through their structureRoot – basic structure of the wordAffixes – a form added to the beginning, middle or end of a word to create a derivative word or inflectionUnderstanding words using context clues
Greek roots used in English
The next slide is a partially completed table containing sample of Greek roots with their meaning and examples. Fill in the missing blanks using the available words as guide
Latin roots used in English
Study the following words and their meaningRootcapductfringlegmarMeaningtakeleadbreak read, chooseseaRootaquacisfractgregmanuMeaningwatercut, killbreakgrouphand
The italicized word in each sentence contains a root. Select the word that means nearly the same as the italicized/underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer1. The manuscript found in the monastery was written a thousand years ago.codesignal documentsymbol 2. Some fishermen in various parts of the island infringed on the regulation set by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resourcesfollowedviolated modifiedobeyed
3. The aqueous portion of the land has been planted to kangkong.  wateryuselessrichblack loam 4. He has to be rushed to the orthopedic hospital because he has several fractured bones caused by the accident.  smalldelicatesoftbroken5. Certain chemicals are sprayed on plants to induce flowering.  lengthenbring ondelaystop
6. It would be surprising if the countries in the Middle East would say that they abound in marine life.  forestmineseadesert7. A literate person’s handwriting islegible.  educatedelaborate in stylereadablebold8. The incision in his stomach bled when he carried the heavy load from the car to his room.  bagpocketdiseaseoperation
9. A capacious work area is needed to allow worker free movement.  congestedroomyluxuriousmodern10. Man is by nature gregarious and will always seek the joy of friendship.  selfishsuspicioussociableaggressive
The italicized word in each sentence contains a root. Select the word that means nearly the same as the italicized/underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer1. The manuscript found in the monastery was written a thousand years ago.codesignal documentsymbol 2. Some fishermen in various parts of the island infringed on the regulation set by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resourcesfollowedviolatedmodifiedobeyed
3. The aqueous portion of the land has been planted to kangkong.  wateryuselessrichblack loam 4. He has to be rushed to the orthopedic hospital because he has several fractured bones caused by the accident.  smalldelicatesoftbroken5. Certain chemicals are sprayed on plants to induce flowering.  lengthenbring ondelaystop
6. It would be surprising if the countries in the Middle East would say that they abound in marine life.  forestmineseadesert7. A literate person’s handwriting islegible.  educatedelaborate in stylereadablebold8. The incision in his stomach bled when he carried the heavy load from the car to his room.  bagpocketdiseaseoperation
9. A capacious work area is needed to allow worker free movement.  congestedroomyluxuriousmodern10. Man is by nature gregarious and will always seek the joy of friendship.  selfishsuspicioussociableaggressive
Affixes
kinds of affixesPrefix – an affix attached at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaningSuffix – an affix occurring at the end of a wordInfix – an affix appearing in the body of a wordCircumfix – an affix made up of two separate parts which surround or attach to the root or the stem
Prefixes
On the next slide, identify the word being described. Use the appropriate prefix for the description. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
Not patientWrongly understoodCycle againHaving many purposesChange formNot personalDetermine ahead of timeOf many culturesEstablish beforeWithout moral
Answers:impatientmisunderstoodrecyclemulti-purposetransformimpersonalpredeterminemulti-culturalpre-establishamoral
Suffixes
In each description on the right box, look for the suffix clue on the left box. Then write the word being described.1. without hope: hopeless2. in a strange manner: :3. can be washed : 4. one who plays violin: 5. made of wood: 6. like a fool: 7. in a state of being content:  8. the quality of being kind:9. the quality of being loyal: 10. filled with fear:11. in an up direction:able
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ward ANSWERS:1. without hope: hopeless2. in a strange manner: strangely3. can be washed: washable4. one who plays violin: violinist5. made of wood: wooden6. like a fool: foolish7. in a state of being content: contentment8. the quality of being kind: kindness9. the quality of being loyal: loyalty10. filled with fear: fearful11. in an up direction: upward
The next slide has a box of words and a Venn diagram. Write each word in the appropriate space in the diagram. If the a word has neither prefix nor suffix, write it outside the circles.
reappear 	appreciate 	nonsense 	goodnessundone 	discover 	childish 	midnightpoisonous 	impossible 	wishful 	disagreementdishonesty 	adulthood 	zoology	recountedquite 		immature 	nonworking 	frequentlymisalign 	precooked 	uninformed 	yellowishSuffix onlyPrefix onlyBoth Prefix and Suffix
Answers:quiteappreciateSuffix onlyPrefix onlyBoth Prefix and Suffixreappearpoisonousdishonestyundoneadulthoodprecookedmisalignchildishnonworkingdiscoverwishfuluniformedimpossiblezoologydisagreementimmaturegoodnessnonworkingnonsenseyellowishrecountedmidnight
Context clues
ContextRefers to the parts of a piece of writing or speech that precede or follow a word and contribute to its full meaning.Types of context cluesDefinitionSynonymSimileExampleAppositionInferenceComparison and contrastNegationExperience clue
DefinitionThis is an outright explanation of the meaning of a word by introducing and describing it within the same context.Example:The cornea is the transparent outer coating of the eyeball.
Synonym The meaning of the unknown word is understood because the ideas is repeated in familiar words.Example:In his complete uniform and with his shining sword, the man appeared bellicose or warlike.
Simile The words as and like are used to show an idea of comparison.Example:The boy’s eyes glistened like the bright stars in the sky.
Exemplification Provides an illustration, instance or model of the word.Example:The artist engages in aesthetic activities such as writing poems about the beauty of nature and paining scenic spots.
Apposition An appositive is a descriptive word, phrase, or clause placed beside the unknown word and is often enclosed or set off by commas.Example:An ecologist, a scientist who specialized in the relationship between living things and their environment, is likely to have authoritative opinion on the problem of pollution versus man’s survival
Inference To infer is to reach an opinion based on the given facts. It involves making a conclusion as a result of reasoning.Example:When he passed the sentry, Jose gave his forge ID card and held his breath. The guard on duty was busy talking to a friend and gave it a perfunctory glance, so Jose breathed easily again.
Comparison and contrast Uses similar or different ideas to illustrate the meaning of the target vocabularyExample:We must recognize the true from false, the enduring from the ephemeral, the important from the trivial.
Negation Tells the reader what the word is notExample:The family is not formal learning institution or university but it does equip is with lessons needed to survive in life.

Reading vocabulary

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    ObjectivesAt the endof the lesson, we should be able to:Recognize the different ways words can be derived and understood;
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    Identify basic typesof context clues
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    Become familiar withdifferent vocabulary acquisition techniquesA. Match the list of words in Column A with the language (in Column B) from which they were borrowed.BananaChalkMagazineOrangePoodleShampooArabicEast IndiaLatinGermanPersianSpanish
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    B. Can youguess the words that were derived form the following personalities and places?____________1. Nicholas Chauvin____________2. J.I. Guillotin____________3. Anton Mesmer____________4. Hamburg, Germany____________5. Sparta, Greece
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    Match the listof words in Column A with the language (in Column B) from which they were borrowed.BananaChalkMagazineOrangePoodleShampooArabicEast IndiaLatinGermanPersianSpanishFCAEDB
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    B. Can youguess the words that were derived form the following personalities and places?Chauvinism____________1. Nicholas Chauvin____________2. J.I. Guillotin____________3. Anton Mesmer____________4. Hamburg, Germany____________5. Sparta, GreeceGuillotineMesmerizedHamburgerSpartan
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    Different ways tounderstand wordsUnderstanding words through their structureRoot – basic structure of the wordAffixes – a form added to the beginning, middle or end of a word to create a derivative word or inflectionUnderstanding words using context clues
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    The next slideis a partially completed table containing sample of Greek roots with their meaning and examples. Fill in the missing blanks using the available words as guide
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    Study the followingwords and their meaningRootcapductfringlegmarMeaningtakeleadbreak read, chooseseaRootaquacisfractgregmanuMeaningwatercut, killbreakgrouphand
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    The italicized wordin each sentence contains a root. Select the word that means nearly the same as the italicized/underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer1. The manuscript found in the monastery was written a thousand years ago.codesignal documentsymbol 2. Some fishermen in various parts of the island infringed on the regulation set by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resourcesfollowedviolated modifiedobeyed
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    3. The aqueousportion of the land has been planted to kangkong. wateryuselessrichblack loam 4. He has to be rushed to the orthopedic hospital because he has several fractured bones caused by the accident. smalldelicatesoftbroken5. Certain chemicals are sprayed on plants to induce flowering. lengthenbring ondelaystop
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    6. It wouldbe surprising if the countries in the Middle East would say that they abound in marine life. forestmineseadesert7. A literate person’s handwriting islegible. educatedelaborate in stylereadablebold8. The incision in his stomach bled when he carried the heavy load from the car to his room. bagpocketdiseaseoperation
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    9. A capaciouswork area is needed to allow worker free movement. congestedroomyluxuriousmodern10. Man is by nature gregarious and will always seek the joy of friendship. selfishsuspicioussociableaggressive
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    The italicized wordin each sentence contains a root. Select the word that means nearly the same as the italicized/underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer1. The manuscript found in the monastery was written a thousand years ago.codesignal documentsymbol 2. Some fishermen in various parts of the island infringed on the regulation set by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resourcesfollowedviolatedmodifiedobeyed
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    3. The aqueousportion of the land has been planted to kangkong. wateryuselessrichblack loam 4. He has to be rushed to the orthopedic hospital because he has several fractured bones caused by the accident. smalldelicatesoftbroken5. Certain chemicals are sprayed on plants to induce flowering. lengthenbring ondelaystop
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    6. It wouldbe surprising if the countries in the Middle East would say that they abound in marine life. forestmineseadesert7. A literate person’s handwriting islegible. educatedelaborate in stylereadablebold8. The incision in his stomach bled when he carried the heavy load from the car to his room. bagpocketdiseaseoperation
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    9. A capaciouswork area is needed to allow worker free movement. congestedroomyluxuriousmodern10. Man is by nature gregarious and will always seek the joy of friendship. selfishsuspicioussociableaggressive
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    kinds of affixesPrefix– an affix attached at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaningSuffix – an affix occurring at the end of a wordInfix – an affix appearing in the body of a wordCircumfix – an affix made up of two separate parts which surround or attach to the root or the stem
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    On the nextslide, identify the word being described. Use the appropriate prefix for the description. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
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    Not patientWrongly understoodCycleagainHaving many purposesChange formNot personalDetermine ahead of timeOf many culturesEstablish beforeWithout moral
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    In each descriptionon the right box, look for the suffix clue on the left box. Then write the word being described.1. without hope: hopeless2. in a strange manner: :3. can be washed : 4. one who plays violin: 5. made of wood: 6. like a fool: 7. in a state of being content: 8. the quality of being kind:9. the quality of being loyal: 10. filled with fear:11. in an up direction:able
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    ward ANSWERS:1. withouthope: hopeless2. in a strange manner: strangely3. can be washed: washable4. one who plays violin: violinist5. made of wood: wooden6. like a fool: foolish7. in a state of being content: contentment8. the quality of being kind: kindness9. the quality of being loyal: loyalty10. filled with fear: fearful11. in an up direction: upward
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    The next slidehas a box of words and a Venn diagram. Write each word in the appropriate space in the diagram. If the a word has neither prefix nor suffix, write it outside the circles.
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    reappear appreciate nonsense goodnessundone discover childish midnightpoisonous impossible wishful disagreementdishonesty adulthood zoology recountedquite immature nonworking frequentlymisalign precooked uninformed yellowishSuffix onlyPrefix onlyBoth Prefix and Suffix
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    Answers:quiteappreciateSuffix onlyPrefix onlyBothPrefix and Suffixreappearpoisonousdishonestyundoneadulthoodprecookedmisalignchildishnonworkingdiscoverwishfuluniformedimpossiblezoologydisagreementimmaturegoodnessnonworkingnonsenseyellowishrecountedmidnight
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    ContextRefers to theparts of a piece of writing or speech that precede or follow a word and contribute to its full meaning.Types of context cluesDefinitionSynonymSimileExampleAppositionInferenceComparison and contrastNegationExperience clue
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    DefinitionThis is anoutright explanation of the meaning of a word by introducing and describing it within the same context.Example:The cornea is the transparent outer coating of the eyeball.
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    Synonym The meaningof the unknown word is understood because the ideas is repeated in familiar words.Example:In his complete uniform and with his shining sword, the man appeared bellicose or warlike.
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    Simile The wordsas and like are used to show an idea of comparison.Example:The boy’s eyes glistened like the bright stars in the sky.
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    Exemplification Provides anillustration, instance or model of the word.Example:The artist engages in aesthetic activities such as writing poems about the beauty of nature and paining scenic spots.
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    Apposition An appositiveis a descriptive word, phrase, or clause placed beside the unknown word and is often enclosed or set off by commas.Example:An ecologist, a scientist who specialized in the relationship between living things and their environment, is likely to have authoritative opinion on the problem of pollution versus man’s survival
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    Inference To inferis to reach an opinion based on the given facts. It involves making a conclusion as a result of reasoning.Example:When he passed the sentry, Jose gave his forge ID card and held his breath. The guard on duty was busy talking to a friend and gave it a perfunctory glance, so Jose breathed easily again.
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    Comparison and contrastUses similar or different ideas to illustrate the meaning of the target vocabularyExample:We must recognize the true from false, the enduring from the ephemeral, the important from the trivial.
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    Negation Tells thereader what the word is notExample:The family is not formal learning institution or university but it does equip is with lessons needed to survive in life.