T oday’s objectives What things will we learn today?
TODAY WE WILL: locate expanded definition in the text; identify the word being described by expanded definitions; and determine the type of expanded definition being used in the text. 4
ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE How much do you already know about the topic?
1. It is the process of breaking words down into their basic parts to determine word meaning. A. etymology B. structural analysis C. context clues D. syntax
2. It is a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way. a. analogy b. facts c. opinion d. statistics
3 . It is a systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria. a. classification b. description c. etymology d. history
Question! 9 Why is it important that we give specific, clear definitions when it comes to research?
10 Extended definition The extended definition defines and explains a single term, concept, or object down to the meaning of a specific word, or defines an abstract concept goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition.
11 TAKE NOTICE! 1 . Carbohydrates are a food group including sugars, starches, and cellulose. 2 . Reservoir rock is a type of rock that has sufficient porosity and permeability to allow gas and oil to accumulate and be produced in commercial quantities. 3 . Influenza is a kind of acute highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract, which occurs sporadically or in epidemics and that lasts up to month.
12 FORMAL WAY OF WRITING DEFINITIONS Term to be defined (bolded) Classification (underlined) Extended definition (italicized)
SOURCES OF EXPANDED DEFINITIONS
14 DESCRIPTION Describing the nature, behavior, or characteristics of the term to be defined Example : “ Millennials mostly watch television and browse different social media networks.”
15 Process narration Is there some process (natural, social) associated with the term that should be discussed ? Example: “ Rain occurs when water vapor in the sky condenses and then falls back to earth.”
16 Historical background Is there some history, some key individuals related to the term being defined? Would that discussion contribute to the definition of the term ? Example: “The term hacking did not originate from computer experts, but actually from a club of train set enthusiasts in the 1960s.”
17 Causes Does the reader need to know about causes related to the term being defined? Example: “Due to transition of generations, research proved that Millennials were really affected because of the social problems which affected how they were raised by their parents.”
18 Effects, results, consequences Does the reader need to know about the effects related to the term being defined? Example : “As a result , Generation Z became more cautious with their savings and future matters .”
19 Uses and Applications Would it help to discuss uses or applications related to the term? Example : “Generation Z is also used to determine different significant evolutions of human intelligence and ways of interaction .”
20 analogy Is the term similar to or different from something else? Would an analogy help define the term? Example: “In defining language, we can compare it to a glass whose role is to carry and give shape to meaning.”
21 Examples Are there categories that the term can be divided into? Does it belong to a certain category ? Examples: “Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer, which include smoke, radiation, processed food, and certain factory chemicals.”
22 Etymology What, when, or where did the word come from? Example: “Photography comes from the Greek words ‘ phos ’ (light) and ‘ graphein ’ (to write).”
Activity time! Let’s get to work!
24 JEOPARDY!
25 directions The class is divided between boys and girls. They will take turns answering questions from the board to get the highest possible score.
26 directions The game board is divided into three columns: MULTIPLE CHOICE, UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS, and IDENTIFICATION. Each column has five questions each, with corresponding scores. The higher the allotted score, the harder the question.
27 directions If one team cannot answer, the other has a chance to steal.
30 directions Directions: Use the description technique to define the given words. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. 1. plastic footprint (a person’s plastic consumption) 2. stan (a devoted fan) 3. trendy (popular) 4. nomophobia (fear of not holding a cellphone) 5. climate emergency ( urgent environmental issue)
It refers to the origin of the word. MULTIPLE CHOICE – WORTH 1 POINT etymology syntax semantics w ord source
It refers to defining a word by comparing it to a more familiar concept. MULTIPLE CHOICE – WORTH 2 POINTS etymology history analogy negatives
A thing that illustrates a general rule. MULTIPLE CHOICE – WORTH 3 POINTS history word origins analogy examples
“Schizophrenia comes from the Greek words skhizein meaning ‘to split or cut’ and phren meaning ‘mind’.” What definition technique is used here? MULTIPLE CHOICE – WORTH 4 POINTS classification etymology causes uses
“As a form of protest in 1880, Charles Boycott’s employees stopped working in his business, which is how we got the word ‘boycott.’” What definition technique is used here? MULTIPLE CHOICE – WORTH 5 POINTS causes results examples history
LSTIONAASCCIIF is used when we define a term according to the group or class it belongs to. UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS– WORTH 1 POINTS CLASSIFICATION
AAGYLON is when we compare a difficult concept to situations or things we already know about so that we can understand it easily. UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS– WORTH 2 POINTS ANALOGY
DSRCITNOIEP is when we describe the behavior, nature, or appearance of the thing we are defining. UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS– WORTH 3 POINTS DESCRIPTION
When we talk about the numerical data associated with the term, our source of definition is STITCISSAT. UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS– WORTH 4 POINTS STATISTICS
Defining a term by breaking it down to its root words is a process called TRUCARLSUT NAALSIYS. UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS– WORTH 5 POINTS STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
According to the research, there are two billion members of Generation Z in the world. IDENTIFY THE DEFINITION TECHNIQUE – WORTH 1 POINT STATISTICS
Junk food is a group of food that includes soft drinks, potato chips, candy, and heavily processed food. IDENTIFY THE DEFINITION TECHNIQUE – WORTH 2 POINT EXAMPLES
“ Adulting ” is a verb that reportedly originated from a 2008 Twitter post. IDENTIFY THE DEFINITION TECHNIQUE – WORTH 3 POINTS HISTORY
As a result, Generation Z becomes more sensitive with their savings and future matters. IDENTIFY THE DEFINITION TECHNIQUE – WORTH 4 POINTS RESULTS/EFFECTS/CONSEQUENCES
Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world with a net worth of $83 billion. IDENTIFY THE DEFINITION TECHNIQUE – WORTH 5 POINTS statistics