Topic: Context CluesGenre: Narrative

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Learning outcome:

By the end of this Power Point presentation, you will be able to;

•Understand context clues.

• Identify meanings of words by using the context clues.

•Read and comprehend a science fiction.

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Welcome to Guided Reading lesson. This lesson is required to be done two weeks. In this lesson, you will read “Diamond Hunter”-a science fiction text and do the activities provided.

You may ask your parents to check your work.

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1. What is Context Clue?

Context clue is a comprehension strategy where you use clues (hints) given in a text to define meanings of unfamiliar words (words that are new to you).

• For example, Tommy wanted to buy a new car. At first he didn’t know what colour to choose. Then he looked up at the clear, sunny sky so he chose blue. He wondered if the lighter tone would suit him.

• Now, to define the word tone, lets look for clues.

• First, what is the word tone referring to? Tommy’s car.

• What colour is Tommy’s car? Blue

• So now we can determine the meaning of the word tone. Tone refers to the shade or quality of the colour of the car Tommy chose.

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Activity 1

Read the text Diamond Hunter ( refer to the attached pdf file) and take note of any unfamiliar words that you come across whilst reading. Diamond Hunter.pdf

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Narrative – Science Fiction

1. What is a science fiction?A story dealing with the impact of science on society or individuals or having scientific factor as an essential orienting component.

For example: The movie “Bumble Bee” where cars have human traits and a sense of being alien in a strange world. They can talk, fight, think and use technology like trackers and inbuilt armory. This type of movies are called science fiction. They tell a science based story.

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2. What is the purpose of a science fiction?

• To engage the reader in an imaginary experience or futuristic world where things are not as they appear to be.

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3. Features of a Science Fiction

Science fiction usually feature:

oScientific language and ideas

oImaginary or futuristic worlds

oFear of the unknown

oA sense of being alien in a strange environment

oThings that are not as they appear to be

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4. Structure of a science fiction

Title

Orientation (who, when, where, what)

Complication (events leading up to the problem)

Resolution (how was the problem solved)

End (what happened at the end?)

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• Activity 2

Read pages 10-12 of Diamond Hunter and use the text clues to help you answer the questions on the attached file.

Module 3 Reading Activity 1.docx

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Activity 3

• Listening & Viewing Assessment

1. As a follow up of the context clue activity, listen to any TV news, watch any movies or listen to people talking and list unfamiliar words they may use. Try use the clues in that context to define the words you’ve identified.

Module 3 Listening Activity 1.docx

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Activity 4 Narrative Analysis

• Now, you will analyse a narrative by reviewing your favourite science fiction movie or any of your favourite movies. Watch this movie and complete the assignment. Use the example as a guide.

Module 3 Assignment.docx

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Thank you

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