grade 5 unit 1: finding the meaning of unfamiliar words

Grade 5 Unit 1: Finding the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Objectives 2

Lesson 1: Compound, Affixed,Blended, and Clipped Words 3 Warm-up! 3 Learn About It! 4 Check Your Understanding 12 Let’s Step Up! 14

Lesson 2: Dictionary and Thesaurus 15 Warm-up! 15 Learn About It! 16 Check Your Understanding 19 Let’s Step Up! 20

Performance Task 21

Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn? 23

Wrap Up 24

Bibliography 24

GRADE 5 |English

UNIT 1

Finding the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words When reading a text, we may encounter unfamiliar words which prevent us from fully understanding what we read. In this case, we must learn techniques to “unlock” them. What are the ways to unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words? Could you recall some strategies? If you mentioned using context clues or using a dictionary then you are correct! Your teacher probably taught you these methods or you learned them outside school. This unit will discuss

these two strategies together with other methods to unlock meanings of unfamiliar words.

Objectives In this unit, you should be able to:

● infer the meaning of compound, affixed, blended and clipped words through context clues and other strategies;

● identify meanings of special words in art, math, science, and health; and ● use the dictionary and thesaurus to clarify meanings of words.

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Lesson 1: Compound, Affixed,Blended, and Clipped Words

This lesson will determine the meaning of unfamiliar words that are compound, affixed, blended, and clipped by studying the composition of a word and by using context clues.

Warm-up!

Think-Pair-Share Read the following sentences aloud. Take note of the underlined words. Study the sentences. What did you notice about the underlined words? Could you give the meaning of each word?


Learn About It!

The underlined words in the sentences above are compound, affixed, and blended words, respectively. The context clues that surround or are near the words helped you infer their meanings. Context clues are information about the word that helps the reader understand an unfamiliar word. These clues could be: ● synonyms (words that mean the same as other words); ● antonyms (words that mean the opposite of other words); ● definition (a statement of a meaning of a word); and ● exemplification (using examples to explain an idea). A. Compound Words A compound word is two or more words put together to create a new word with a new meaning. Types of Compound Words

Closed Open Hyphenated

candlestick school bus part-time bookstore living room over-the-counter barefoot half brother father-in-law software water tank one-half

earthquake ice cream high-speed Now, let us try to identify the meaning of some of these compound words by studying the words that make them up.

bookstore = book + store = a store where books are sold


The compound word bookstore is composed of two words: book and store. Book means a printed work with pages glued together, while store means a building or room where things are sold. With the meaning of the two words, it follows that the new meaning of bookstore is a store where books are sold. However, there are compound words in which the new meaning is entirely different from its word parts.

software = soft + ware = programs used by a computer.

The compound word software takes an entirely different meaning from its word parts: soft and ware. Soft means not hard or firm, while ware means a kind of pottery. In this case, you may use context clues if the word is part of a sentence. If not, you may use the dictionary. Here is a sentence containing a compound word in which the meaning is determined by using context clues.

Angela prefers to walk in the house barefoot, or without slippers or shoes.

In this sentence, the compound word is barefoot. The meaning is given by the context clue by definition: without slippers or shoes. If you take a look at the word parts: bare and foot, they also give a similar meaning that a foot is naked or without any footwear.


B. Affixed Words Affixes are syllables added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

Prefix Suffix

Attached to the beginning of words Attached to the end of words dis- un- in- re-

pre- mis- ir- en-

not opposite of

not again before wrong

not within

dislocate unhappy indefinite

renew preview misspell

irresponsible encircle

-y -ful

-er, -or -less

-able, -ible -ness

-tion, -ion, -ation

tends to be full of

one who does without capable

condition of being action

curly wonderful collector painless

manageable loveliness selection

Now, let us try to identify the meaning of some of these affixed words by studying the words that form them.

indefinite = in- + definite = not clearly expressed or defined

The affixed word indefinite is composed of the prefix in- and the word definite. Definite means clearly stated. Therefore, attaching the prefix in- to this word will give its opposite meaning to indefinite, that is, not clearly expressed or defined.

collector = collect + -or = a person who collects or gather things

The affixed word collector is the combination of the word collect and the suffix –or. Collect means to bring or gather together. Therefore, attaching the suffix –or, which means one who does, to the word collect makes a collector a person who collects or gathers things. Here is a sentence containing an affixed word. Let us use context clues to determine its meaning.

The teacher crossed out all the misspelled words in my paper like “recieve” and “greatful.”


The affixed word is misspelled. It combines the prefix mis- and the word spelled. You already know that mis- means wrong and spelled means to form letters of a word. Therefore, misspelled means to form the letters incorrectly. C. Blended Words Blending is a process of combining parts of two words or phrases. The new word formed from this process is called a blend or a blended word. Examples

brunch camcorder docudrama emoticon frenemy

sportscast staycation telegenic

travelogue workaholic

breakfast + lunch camera + recorder

documentary + drama emotion + icon friend + enemy

sports + broadcast stay home + vacation

television + photogenic travel + monologue

work + alcoholic

A blended word usually takes the meaning of both source words. For example, staycation takes the meaning of both stay home and vacation. A blended word may also take the meaning of


only one of the source words. Now, let us try to identify the meaning of some of these blended words by studying the words that form them.

workaholic = work + alcoholic = a person who works hard

The blended word is workaholic. It takes the meaning of both source words. Work means an activity done to earn money, while alcoholic means a person suffering from too much drinking of alcohol. In the word alcoholic, the addiction to alcohol is replaced with addiction to working hard. Therefore, workaholic takes on a different but related meaning that is a person who is addicted to work. This time, let us use context clues to determine the meaning of a blended word.

Gabrielle thinks that Bb. Pilipinas candidate number one is telegenic, unlike number two who she thinks looks better in person.

The blended word is telegenic. The word combines television and photogenic. If you cannot identify the meaning of the word right away, use the antonym context clues given in the sentence. The antonym looks better in person gives way to the meaning of telegenic which is a person attractive when seen on television. D. Clipped Words Clipping is a process of shortening words by removing some of its parts. The parts removed may be the beginning, middle, or ending letters or syllables. Clipped words still retain the meaning of the original word.


Examples

abs photo

gig intro hyper

gas fave grad

hanky flu ad

app phone sample burger

sci-fi grandma grandpa

info fridge

abdominal muscle photograph

gigabyte introduction hyperactive

gasoline favorite

graduation handkerchief

influenza advertisement

application telephone example

hamburger science fiction grandmother grandfather information refrigerator

Let us try using context clues to identify the meaning of some of these clipped words in sentences.

John seems hyper during the activity same as how he was extremely energetic the other day.

Hyper is the clipped word for hyperactive. Based on the given clue, extremely energetic, you may guess that hyper means abnormally or extremely active.


During the weekend, my family and I watched sci-fi movies such as Star Wars, Avatar, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

The clues – Star Wars , Avatar, and Guardians of the Galaxy – are examples of what the clipped word sci-fi is. Given these kinds of films, you may say that sci-fi or science fiction is a story about imaginative science or advanced technology. E. Content Area Vocabulary Content Area Vocabulary is a set of words specific to a subject like English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Health, and Physical Education. Some of these words may be difficult to understand at first glance, but there are strategies or ways to identify the meaning of these words. Some of these strategies are using context clues, studying word parts, and using the dictionary and the thesaurus. Check this list of content area root words and affixes for Science and Math that will help you identify the meaning of unfamiliar words about these subjects.

Roots and Affixes Meaning Science Math

-able capable or worthy of

invisible, predictable

divisible

de down, from, decompose, detach decrease


dia through, between, across

diameter, diagonal, diagram

dict to say predict, contradict di-, dys-, dif- not, negative disperse,

disconnect difference

equi- equal equilibrium, equator

equation, equilateral, equidistant, equal

frag, fract break fracture, fragment fraction graph, gram to write polygraph, graphite graph, graphic

hyper over, above hypersensitive, hyperventilate

hyperbole

log, logo, loc word, speak logic logarithm mal bad, badly malaria,

malfunction, malformation

meta beyond,change metamorphosis, metabolism

meter measure micrometer, thermometer

perimeter, metrics, geometry, kilometer

multi many multiplication non- not nonfat, nonmetallic non-collinear,

non-coplanar para beside paramedic parabola,

parallelism peri around periscope,

periodontal perimeter

poly many polymorphous polygon sect, sec cut dissect intersect

-tract to pull, drag, or draw

attract, extract protract, subtract

For example, you encountered the words equilibrium in Science and equidistant in Math for the first time. It helps you identify their meanings after knowing that the prefix equi- means


equal. Equilibrium means a state of physical balance, while equidistant means at equal distance. Now, let’s use context clues to identify the meaning of a content area word.

A fracture may be caused by car accidents, falls, and sports injuries.

Given the examples car accidents, falls, and sports injuries, you may guess that a fracture may be some kind of a wound. But looking at the table of affixes, frac means break which may happen with bones. Therefore, fracture means a partial or complete break in the bone.


Check Your Understanding

Match the meaning of words in Column B to the content area words in Science in Column A. Column A Column B

extract a. a soft, dark grey form of carbon, used in the middle of pencil

thermometer b. to cut up a body, part, or plant in order to study its internal parts

dissect c. to remove or take out especially by force metamorphosis d. an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature graphite e. the process of changing in form when an insect reaches

adulthood

Write the meaning of unfamiliar words (compound, affixed, blended, clipped words) using the context clues found in the sentences.

1. (book + worm)

Belle is such a bookworm for she loves reading fiction novels. _______________________________________________________________________________

2. (dis- + advantage) The Blue Team had a disadvantage when the leader was injured. _______________________________________________________________________________

3. (popular) Micha enjoys pop culture such as Korean drama and American series. _______________________________________________________________________________


4. (dead + line) Our group failed to submit on the deadline. For that, our teacher deducted points for submitting late. _______________________________________________________________________________

5. (high + technology) Nowadays, kids own hi-tech gadgets. Old games such as sungka and scrabble have lost their appeal. _______________________________________________________________________________

Supply the meaning of unfamiliar words by looking at their word parts.

Unfamiliar word Word Parts Meaning 1. biopic biography + picture 2. hometown home + town 3. Incapable in- + capable 4. lifeguard life + guard 5. clueless clue + less

Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 2: Dictionary and Thesaurus

The use of words sometimes differs in context. When context clues are unclear or not present and word parts are difficult to identify, you should know where to look for the meaning of unfamiliar words. This lesson will discuss how to use dictionary and thesaurus.

Warm-up!

Examine the dictionary entry taken from Merriam-Webster below. What part of speech can the word be classified? How many syllables does it have? What does it mean? Can you use the word in a sentence?


Learn About It!

A. Dictionary Dictionaries come in large books or pocket books. Nowadays, dictionaries also appear as a mobile application. A dictionary defines words and describes how to pronounce and use them in a sentence. A dictionary is a reference book containing words listed in alphabetical order. Words entered and defined in a dictionary are called entry words. Some dictionary entries contain the etymology or the word’s origin, its usage, and related words. Common parts of an entry:

All these also appear in an online dictionary; most also include an audio clip for pronunciation.


Using the dictionary gives you the accurate definition of words. It helps you unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words with less time and more certainty. B. Thesaurus Thesaurus, appearing in print and online, is a reference book of words. It comes with a simple word definition, synonyms, antonyms, and related words in alphabetical order.


Here are sample entries in thesaurus.

Be careful not to overuse a thesaurus by picking out any word to replace a simple word. The main purpose of a thesaurus is to distinguish related words and choose the most appropriate word according to your intention.


Check Your Understanding Use a dictionary and a thesaurus to supply the missing information in the table.

Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms

1. mammal 2. rehearse 3. emergency 4. strengthen 5. climate

Use the dictionary to answer the questions. 1. What is the first definition of the word systematic? __________________________________ 2. When was the word ancient first used? _____________________________________________ 3. How do you pronounce the word honorable? _______________________________________ 4. What part of speech does the word mischievous belong to? _________________________ 5. Write a sentence containing the word immediate. ___________________________________ Use the thesaurus to make different versions of the sentence by replacing some of the words used.

I am grateful for the little efforts to keep this earth thriving one step at a time. Version 1: _____________________________________________________________________ Version 2: _____________________________________________________________________ Version 3: _____________________________________________________________________

There are lots of ways to show your patriotism for the country and your fellow Filipinos. Version 1: _____________________________________________________________________ Version 2: _____________________________________________________________________


Let’s Step Up!


Performance Task

Celebrity on Twitter Goal: Your group’s task is to create a Twitter account for a famous, fictional celebrity with tweets containing blended, clipped, and affixed words.

Role: You are a celebrity who has a passion for acting, dancing, and singing. Audience: The target audience are your fans who are always waiting for updates about your celebrity and personal life. Situation: The challenge involves posting tweets that a celebrity may tweet about. The tweet should contain blended, clipped, and affixed words.

Product / Performance and Purpose: Your product must meet the following standards:

1. Think of a name for your fictional celebrity. 2. Create a Twitter account for him or her. 3. Upload a profile pic. The picture should be of one of your members posing as celebrity. 4. Edit the bio of the celebrity. Be creative in your description. 5. Post tweets on the account. It should have thirty tweets. The first ten tweets should contain one clipped word each. The eleventh up to the twentieth tweet should have one blended word and the remaining tweets should have affixed words. Exercise creativity in your tweets. You may check account of famous celebrities for examples of what a celebrity might tweet about.

Standards and Criteria for Success: Your work will be graded using the following rubric:


Criteria Beginning (0-12 points)

Developing (13-16 points)

Accomplished (17-20 points)

Score

Content (Focus on details/events are clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.)

Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas.)

Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage)

Blended words used correctly

0-4 tweets 5-8 tweets 9-10 tweets

Clipped words used correctly


Affixed words used correctly


Creativity The profile showed slight creativity.

The profile is creative in most parts.

Much creativity was evident in the profile

TOTAL SCORE:


Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn?

Do a self-check on how well you learned the lessons in this unit. Place a checkmark in the appropriate box.

Skills I think I need more

practice and assistance

I am familiar and can perform well

with minimal assistance

I am confident that I can perform this on

my own

I can infer the meaning of compound, affixed, blended, and clipped words through context clues and other strategies.

I can identify meanings of special words in art, math, science, and health.

I can ascertain the verbal and nonverbal cues a speaker uses to achieve his or her purpose.


Wrap Up

Context clues are information about the word that helps the reader understand an unfamiliar word. A compound word is two or more words put together to make another word with a new meaning. Affixes are syllables added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. Blending is a process of combining parts of two words or phrases. The new word formed from this process is called a blend or a blended word. Clipping is a process of shortening words by removing some of its parts. Content Area Vocabulary is a set of words specific to subjects like English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Health, and Physical Education. A dictionary is a reference book containing words listed in alphabetical order. Words entered and defined in a dictionary are called entry words. Thesaurus is also a reference book of words. It comes with a simple word definition, synonyms, antonyms, and related words in alphabetical order.

Bibliography

Bongalosa, Carissa. 2012. “Blending.” ESL. Accessed May 6, 2017. http://www.esl.ph/lessons/vocabulary/word-formation-process/blending.html Bongalosa, Carissa. 2012. “Clipping.” ESL. Accessed May 6, 2017. http://www.esl.ph/lessons/vocabulary/word-formation-process/clipping.html “Common Content Area Roots and Affixes.” ReadWriteThink. Accessed May 7, 2017. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/content-area-roots.pdf Saylor Academy. 2012. “Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Effectively.” In Writing for Success. https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_writing-for-success/s08-06-using-context-clues.htm


http://www.esl.ph/lessons/vocabulary/word-formation-process/blending.html

http://www.esl.ph/lessons/vocabulary/word-formation-process/clipping.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/content-area-roots.pdf

“Understand Word Analysis Skills & Strategies.” Accessed May 5, 2017. https://www.uwgb.edu/education/files/FoundReadWebMaterial/4WordAnalysis_PPT.pd Recommended Links for This Unit:

“Redefining the dictionary - Erin McKean”. TED-Ed. Accessed January 20, 2018. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/erin-mckean-redefines-the-dictionary

“Where do new words come from? - Marcel Danesi.” TED-Ed. Accessed January 20, 2018. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/erin-mckean-redefines-the-dictionary


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