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English
Quarter 4: Week 3
Learning Activity Sheets
 ENGLISH 10
Name of Learner: __________________________ Grade Level: 10 Q4- WEEK 3
Section: _________________________________ Date: __________________

Giving Expanded Definition of Words

Background Information:
People often judge others by their outward appearances. In the same way, people also
judge you by how you speak and express yourself. This is why it is so important to expand your
vocabulary. Getting the meaning of a word is not enough. Expanding your vocabulary bank is
important for comprehension.
Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in the reading process and is critical to reading
comprehension. Words and their meanings are important because you need to be able to
communicate your ideas and feelings concisely.
According to Rao (2017), language is symbolic that is used to represent ideas, objects,
and feelings. Connotation and denotation are parts of language and communication. They are
two principal methods of describing the meanings of words. The connotation of a word or term
adds elements of emotion, attitude, or color. The meaning or use of denotation and connotation
depends partly on the field of study. Knowing the denotation and connotation of words is useful
for students to improve their writing style. Therefore, connotation and denotation play a vital role
in learning language and comprehending literature. Words can be used for positive or negative
connotations based on the context and need.
By keeping yourself engaged in answering activities in this lesson, you will encounter
notes and tasks that will help you improve your vocabulary skill in giving expanded definition of
words.
Denotation and Connotation
Denotation and connotation are two principal methods of defining the meanings of words.
Denotation is the precise, literal definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary, whereas
connotation refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words
naturally carry with them.
Denotation is the specific, exact, and concrete meaning of a word. It remains the same
regardless of culture and personal experiences. Scientist and philosophers focus on the
denotations of words in order to communicate exact meaning.
Example:
The denotation of skinny is “very thin.”
Connotation is the attitude, feeling, and emotion aroused by a word. A word can have
positive or negative connotation. Sometimes words have different connotations to different people
because of their experiences. Writers of literature rely more heavily on connotation in order to
evoke an emotional response in the reader.
Examples:
Negative: Skinny suggests “too thin.” Skinny has a negative connotation.
Positive: Slender suggests “attractively thin.” Slender has a positive connotation.

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Learning Competency with Code:
Give expanded definition of words.
(EN10V-IIIa-13.9)
Directions:
Read and understand carefully and comprehensively each direction below. Make sure you
follow them strictly. Provide what is asked or needed.

A. Read the words and definition in each row. After reading both words and the definition,
identify the word in each row that you think is more positive.

Word # 1 Definition Word #2 Your Answers

1 youthful A young age immature

2 acquaintance A person known by another friend

3 slender Sized thinner than average scrawny

4 odor A smell or scent fragrance

5 lesuirely Unhurried, slower pace lazily

B. Read each statements below. Identify the word in parentheses that has the more positive
connotation. Write your answers in the blank.

_______ 1. You can sit at a table or in a _______________ booth.

(cozy, cramped)
_______ 2. One of the specialties is _______________steak.
(rare, undercooked)
_______ 3. Some of the monkeys made _______________ faces.
(hilarious, amusing)
_______ 4. Everyone had a _______________on his or her face on the way home.
(smile, smirk)
_______ 5. _______________ people rode on the roller coaster.
(Brave, Foolhardy)

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 C. Read the poems provided. Identify the denotation and positive or negative connotation of
the underlined words in the poems given.

From “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou

Out of the huts of history’s shame

I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
. I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

Source: From And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. Accessed on February 2, 2021
https://poets.org/poem/still-i-rise

Word Denotation Connotation

1. Shame

2. terror

Adapted from “Sympathy” by Paul Lawrence Dunbar

I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,

When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,—
When he beats his bars and he would be free;
It is not a carol of joy or glee,
But a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core,
But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings—
I know why the caged bird sings!

Source: From Sympathy by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Accessed on February 2, 2021

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46459/sympathy-56d22658afbc0

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 Word Denotation Connotation
3. bruised

4. free

5. flings

D. Find songs per theme (heartbreak, friendship, coming of age, or girl power). Write down the
title, artist, and relevant lyric quotes from the material you have viewed or listened to. Then,
fill in the table below with the unfamiliar word and its denotation and connotation. An example
is provided for you.

Theme Song/Title Artist Relevant Lyric Quote

1. heartbreak Rolling in Adele “The scars of your love remind me of us

the Deep They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can’t help feeling
We could have had it all”
Unfamiliar Denotation: Connotation:
word:

Theme Song/Title Artist Relevant Lyric Quote

2. friendship

Unfamiliar Denotation: Connotation:

word:

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 Theme Song/Title Artist Relevant Lyric Quote

3. coming of age

Unfamiliar Denotation: Connotation:

word:

Theme Song/Title Artist Relevant Lyric Quote

4. girl power

Unfamiliar Denotation: Connotation:

word:

Theme Song/Title Artist Relevant Lyric Quote

5. equality

Unfamiliar Denotation: Connotation:

word:

E. Read the paragraph below. Look for at least two unfamiliar words, and then do the tasks.

When Gautam met Jennifer, he found her honesty refreshing. He had never met anyone
who could be so candid, even when it might be easier to lie. Once, Gautam wore a shirt Jennifer
didn’t like. “You look like a clown!” she said, with a laugh. Another day, Gautam asked Jennifer if
she thought that Sonal might be interested in him. “Not a chance!” she replied with her usual
frankness. Then one day, when they were out with their friends, Gautam sprinkled too much garlic
on his pizza. Again, Jennifer’s criticism was straightforward. “Someone give this guy a breath
mint!” she exclaimed. That’s when Gautam realized that being blunt was overrated.

Source: Accessed on February 2, 2021

https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/4800/CA_CT_T495NA_R9_L5.pdf

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UNFAMILIAR WORD #1:

1. Define the word: 2. Draw it:

3. Something that means the same: 4. Something that means the opposite:

5. Something that reminds you:

UNFAMILIAR WORD #2:

1. Define the word: 2. Draw it:

3. Something that means the same: 4. Something that means the opposite:

5. Something that reminds you:

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REFLECTION
To ponder if you have learned from the lesson, tick on statements that you agree with.
1.I have learned that denotation is the precise, literal definition of a word that might
be found in a dictionary
2. I learned the importance of vocabulary skill.
3. I learned that connotation is the attitude, feeling and emotion aroused by a word
4. I have learned that connotation and denotation play a vital role in learning language
and comprehending literature.
5. I learned that expanding your vocabulary bank is important for comprehension.

What lesson or activity you have learned/remembered?

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What activity did you enjoy accomplishing in this Leaning Activity Sheet? Why?
__________________________________________________________________________
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What activity did you find the most challenging to accomplish in this LAS? Why?
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References
Almonte, Liza R. et.al. 2015. Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature. Pasig:
Department of Education, p. 277 – 279.

Betts, Jennifer. “Denotation Examples and Meanings.” Accessed February 2, 2021,

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-denotation.html.

McMurrey, David. “Online Technical Writing – Extended Definition.” Accessed February 3, 2021,
https://www.tuchemnitz.de/phil/english/sections/linguist/independent/kursmaterialien/Tec
hComm/acchtml/def.html

Parent, Bret. “Connotative Words: Examples and Activities.” Accessed February 3, 2021,
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-connotative-words.html

Rao, Chandra Sekhar (2017). “A Brief Study of Words Used in Denotation and Connotation.”
Accessed on February 2, 2021,
ELThttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/321743805_A_Brief_Study_of_Words_Us
ed_in_Denotation_and_Connotation

Turner, Joe. “Extended Definitions.” Effective Communications. Accessed February 3, 2021,

https://www.slideshare.net/agavemountain/extended-definitions-11328331

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Answers Key

A.
Word # 1 Definition Word #2 Your Answers
1 youthful A young age immature youthful
2 acquaintance A person known by another friend friend
3 slender Sized thinner than average scrawny slender
4 odor A smell or scent fragrance fragrance
5 leisurely Unhurried, slower pace lazily leisurely

B.
1. You can sit at a table or in a cozy booth.
2. One of the specialties is rare steak.
3. Some of the monkeys made hilarious faces.
4. Everyone had a smile on his or her face on the way home.
5. Brave people rode on the roller coaster.

C.
Word Denotation Connotation
1. Shame Painful feeling arising from the negative feelings associated with past acts
consciousness of something dishonorable of wrongdoings
2. terror An instance or cause of intense fear or Negative, fearful feelings
anxiety
3. bruised Injured as a result of striking or pressing Negative feelings of hurt and abuse
4. free Enjoying personal right or liberty Positive feelings of happiness
5. flings Throws forcefully negative feelings of desperation

D. Answers may vary.

E. Answers may vary.

Prepared by: Reviewed:

EUGENE S. YANGO REYMAR D. PAGUIO PhD

Master Teacher I EPSvr – English

LILY BETH B. MALLARI

EPSvr - LRMS

ROBERT E. OSONGCO EdD

Chief – CID

Evaluators:

JOCEL B. CAYANAN
MARIECHRIS M. DAVID
JOEANN M. CASTRO
KAREN LOU A. CEPE
MARIA KRISTINA C. SALUDEZ