Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Trece Martirez City College
Brgy. Luciano, Trece Martires City

LESSON PLAN
ENGLISH 10

DATE: May 02, 2022

QUARTER: First Quarter

CONTENT STANDARD:
The learner demonstrates understanding of how world literature and other text types serve
as ways of expressing and resolving personal conflicts, also how to use strategies in linking textual
information, repairing, enhancing communication public speaking, emphasis markers in persuasive texts,
different forms of modals, reflexive and intensive pronouns.

DOMAIN OF LITERACY:
Vocabulary Development

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Learners differentiate formal from informal definitions of words

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

a. Examine the difference between formal and informal definition,

b. Appreciate formal and informal definitions,
c. Construct informal and formal definition.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Formal and Informal definition

B. Reference: DICES Learning Module 23.
C. Materials: PowerPoint, Hangaroo, OBS and Microsoft Teams.

III. Learning Task

Teacher’s Activities Students’ Activities

A. ACTIVITY
Everybody, open your camera, before we
start our class, let us have a short prayer.
Vera Luisa, please lead the prayer.

Good morning, class! Good morning, Sir!

Secretary, is anyone absent today? None, Sir.

Okay. I’m glad that everyone is present today.

I want you to open your cameras and sit properly

in the most conducive part of your house where you
can focus all your attention on our lesson for today.

I. REVIEW

Anyway, yesterday we discussed Reflexive and

Intensive pronouns and how they can be used in a
sentence. As a review, I prepared a short quiz to
test our mastery of the topic.

Direction: Fill in the blanks the correct pronoun

pronoun and tell whether it is a reflexive or
intensive pronoun.

1. John, Susan, and Carl, manage to scare

______ inside the haunted house.
1. Themselves, reflexive pronoun
2. We are worried about her, because she 2. Herself, reflexive pronoun
talks to_____. 3. Themselves, intensive pronoun
4. Myself, intensive pronoun
3. They____ are the one to blame. 5. Itself, intensive pronoun

4. I approved the quotation _____.

5. The wound _____ is healing fast.

Excellent! It is good to know that you can still

remember our discussion yesterday.

Do you have questions about Intensive and None, Sir.

Reflexive pronoun?

2. MOTIVATION

I know you are all excited with our next lesson

because today we will learn valuable lessons again.
In connection with our topic for today, I prepared
an exercise called the HangARoo.

Direction: Read and analyze the given definition, it

acts as a clue. You have four chances to guess
letters, the Kangaroo can only be saved only by
your correct choices.

1. A just behavior or treatment.

2. Having been deserted or cast off.
3. Requiring no physical or mental exertion. 1. Justice
4. A strong feeling of annoyance, 2. Abandoned
displeasure, or hostility. 3. Effortless
5. A wireless handheld device that allows 4. Anger
users to make and receive calls. 5. Phone
6. A machine that can store and process 6. Computer
information.
B. ANALYSIS

I see that the class are now full of energy because

of the warm-up exercises.

Ms. Irene Faith, how did you come up with the Sir, I easily guessed the answer by reading the
answers? given definitions.

Excellent!

Based on our activity, can you guess what is our Sir, based on the given activity, I think our topic for
topic for today? today is about words and definitions.

Well done, everyone, Good guessing!

C. ABSTRACTION

Our topic for today is all about definition.

Ms. Janna, for you, what is a definition? Sir, definitions attempt to explain or clarify a term.
It is also important to know the meaning of
something.

Correct, how about Mr. Joaquim, for you what is a Sir, definition is what we are using to explain a
definition? word or a concept, it is also important because It
helps us to have a common understanding of
anything.
Excellent, I see that you have your prior knowledge
when it comes to the topic definition.

In today’s lesson I will introduce you to the two

different types of definitions: formal and informal.

First is the formal definition which consists of

three parts: the term, the part of speech to which
it belongs, and all the traits or characteristics that
are specific to that term.

Mr. Ceejay please read the example of formal

definition.

Bioluminescence
/ˌbīōˌlo͞oməˈnesəns/
noun
the biochemical emission of light by living
organisms such as fireflies and deep-sea fishes.

Ms. Janaihcel, in this formal definition, where is Sir, the term is bioluminescence, the part of speech
the term, part of speech and the traits that are where it belongs is noun, and lastly traits of it is, it
specific to its term? is biochemical emission of light by living
organisms such as fireflies and deep-sea fishes.
Great!

Another example

resource
/ˈrēˌsôrs,rəˈsôrs/
noun
- a stock or supply of money, materials,
staff, and other assets that can be drawn on
 by a person or organization in order to
function effectively.

Ms. Janaihcel where is the term, what part of Sir, the term is resource, the part of speech where
speech is it included, and the traits that are specific it belongs is noun, and the traits is, it is a stock or
to its term. supply money, materials, staff. other assets that can
be drawn on by a person or organization in order to
function effectively.

Excellent, let us give Mr. Ceejay and Ms. Janaicel

a clap react!

Now let us look at the structure of formal When we are talking in a formal manner, we are
definition. not using any slang words or colloquialism,
because in serious situations, talking in formal
When we are talking in a formal manner, what are manner is a sign of respect.
we doing?

Correct! Formal language does not use

colloquialisms, slang words, contractions or first-
person pronouns.

Ms. Stephanie, how do we know if the word is Sir, if a word or phrase that is not formal or literary.
colloquial? For example instead of saying to a friend “can you
give me the Coca-Cola” I will rather say “can you
give me the pop”, All the time colloquial words are
being used in casual communication.

Ms. Janna, how about if the word has contractions? Sir, if an apostrophe represents the missing letters.
Can you give me an example of contraction words? Some of the examples are the words “don’t, isn’t,
we’ll, you’re, they’re, can’t and didn’t”

Lastly, Mr. Jan how do we know if it is written in Sir if the writer uses the pronoun I, we and us.
first-person pronouns?

Excellent, please give Stephanie, Janna and Jan a

numerous clap reacts.

Ms. Janna, what do we call to a book that is giving Sir, I believe that book which consists of words,
the meaning and usually the pronunciation of meaning, pronunciation, is called Dictionary.
words listed in alphabetical order?

Very good!

The dictionary is filled with formal definitions, but No, sir. We can also find formal definitions at the
is it the only place where you will find formal back of a book, especially if it is an educational
definitions? book.

Correct! Let’s give Ms. Janna a heart reacts.

So, Mr. Joaquim, what do we call to that part of the Sir, it is the glossary. writers often include formal
book where we can find words with each definitions when they are writing about something
definition? that may be unfamiliar to their readers. Because of
that, we can easily understand what the author is
trying to say.
Is Mr. Joaquim correct? Send heart react if that part
of a book is called glossary and like if it is not.

Let us figure out what does it called. Mr. Johann, Sir, I found list of terms or words that is stated
I believe you have a book with you, now I want you inside the book. It is like a brief dictionary, but it is
to check your books if it has a section where is tells called “glossary”
the definition of words used in the book

Yes, it means Mr. Joaquim is correct. Class, let us

give Mr. Joaquim a big clap reacts.
The glossary is a section in a book where we can
also see the formal definition of words.

I see that everyone already knows the formal

definition of words. Because of that you deserve
my numerous clap reacts!

Is there any question about Formal definition of None, Sir.

words?

Okay are we ready to proceed to the other kind of Yes, Sir!

definition of words?

The Informal Definition

In an informal definition, the writer uses known
words or examples to explain an unknown term.

These definitions may be synonyms or antonyms

introduced by or, in other words, or like.
Informal language is more casual and spontaneous.
It could also be a stipulation, analogy, or
illustration.

Based from what I said, Ms. Roxane, when do we It is used when communicating with friends or
use informal definition? family either in writing or in conversation. It can
also be used when writing personal emails, text
messages and in some business correspondence.
Correct!
The tone of informal language is more personal
than formal language. While in formal language
colloquialisms, contractions or first-person
pronouns such as ‘I’ or ‘We’ cannot be used, Yes sir, because informal definition is used in a
therefore in informal definitions, Mr. Jaycee are we casual and spontaneous occasions, because of the
allowed to use those, and why? given situation we can use contractions, first
person language and colloquialism.
Excellent! Let us give Mr. Jaycee a clap reacts.

Here are some examples of informal definitions.

Informal definition example:

(Freedom, it’s like a bird flying on its own wings)

Mr. Shem, why is this considered as informal Sir, it is an informal definition because it is not the
definition? meaning of freedom in the dictionary, and it uses
contractions word “it’s and analogy of bird and
Correct! freedom.

(Snake, also referred to as elongated, carnivorous

reptile, can also mean as treacherous and deceitful.)
Sir, it is considered as informal definition because
Ms. Queen Ashlie, in this second example, why is it uses illustration of the word snake.
it considered as informal definition?

Correct!

(Ope, I didn't mean to bump into you..) Sir, it is an informal definition because
Ms. Mariko, why is it considered as informal colloquialism is evident in the sentence and it is the
definition? word ‘Ope”

Excellent! All of you deserve my heart react!

Do you have any question, class? None, Sir.

Are you sure? Yes, we clearly understand the topic.

1. GENERALIZATION

Okay, for us to master the topic, I have a question Sir, when your writing contains a term that may be
and to those who will answer will have a plus 2 key to audience understanding and that term could
point in their activity, when do we use definitions, likely be unfamiliar to them. The importance of
and why it is important? definition is it enables us to have a common
understanding of a word or subject.

Ms. Janna, if you were a motivational speaker and I will use informal definition. If I will to define the
someone asked you what is “dove” how would you word dove as a motivational speaker I will say that
define it? Dove are used in many settings as symbols of love,
peace, freedom or as messengers, it is something
we have all caged inside our heart, ready to burst
out and be free. I can easily touch their heart when
Excellent definition there. I use this kind of definition

Mr. Shem, imagine yourself writing a lab report,

you are expected to define the word “dove” how Sir, I will look at the dictionary first and I will use
would you define it? formal definition. Dove - a stocky seed- or fruit-
eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a
cooing voice. Doves are generally smaller and
Excellent. more delicate than pigeons, but many kinds have
been given both names.
As you have noticed definition varies when and
where it is being used. Ms. Stephanie, why is it Sir, to have a common understanding of the thing
important to define something? that is being talked to in a conversation. Also, to
have a meaningful communication because
definition justifies the topic that is being discussed.

Good job, you have clearly understood the topic!

Here’s my virtual clap react.

D. Application

Because of that for us to have mastery of the topic,

I have prepared and activity. This will test you if
you can already define a word/phrase.

Activity 1.1
Look for the formal and informal meaning of the
words. For phrases, consider the italicized word.
The first item is done for you.

Words Formal Informal

1. piece of a kind of very easy
cake dessert
2. chicken
3. on the
rocks
4. nuts
5. apple of
the eye

IV. Evaluation

Identify if it is a Formal or informal definition.

1. Pharaoh - man who is old as hill.

1. Informal definition.
2. Formal definition.
 2.Lecturers still count on students to use correct 3. Formal definition.
grammar and punctuation in essays. 4. Formal definition.
3. (noun) The ability to understand something; 5. Informal definition.
comprehension.
4. Are sequential and narrative publications
consisting of illustrations, captions, dialogue
balloons, and often focus on super-powered heroes.
5. A man who chickened out after he asked her on
a date.

Assignment:

Research what are the common grammar blunders.

Do you have any question, class? None, Sir

So if you do not have any questions, let’s call the Goodbye Sir.
day. Goodbye, class.

PREPARED BY:
GRANT MOSQUITO.
BSED- Major in English.