CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE DE MARANDING INC.

Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

Lesson Plan in English 8 (4As Approach)

Prepared by: Jhon Marz P. Letijio

I. Learning objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
a. Define what is synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
b. Apply their knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms in a
sentences.
c. Appreciate the richness of language through the use of synonyms,
antonyms, and homonyms in daily conversation.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Understanding Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms
Reference: English Communication Arts and Skills Through Afro-Asian
Literature. Textbook pages. 13-16.
Materials: Visual Aids, Pictures, Handouts
Subject Integration: Creative writing
Values Integration: Embracing linguistic diversity through synonyms, antonyms,
and homonyms in daily conversation.
Strategies: 4 A’s approach ( Activity, Analysis, Abstraction, Application)

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparation

 Opening Prayer
Please all stand for the prayer. “Dear God,
May I ask Jessa to lead the prayer.
Thank you for this wonderful day, Lord.
Thank you for all the blessing that you
showered upon us, for the life that you
give to me. Forgive all the seen that we
made in every day that comes into our
 lives. May your Holy Spirit guide us as we
through our lesson today. Bless our
family, classmates, and teachers always.
All these things we ask in your Holy
name. Amen.”

 Greetings

Good morning class! Praise be Jesus and Now and forever!

Mary.

Amen!

 Energizer

Before we start our discussion for today, let (The students sing the “Roll Over the
us first sing an action song titled “Roll Over Ocean”)
the Ocean”

Okay very good. Do you feel energized? Yes sir!

That’s great to hear! So, let’s give ourselves (Students do as told)

a Kris Aquino clap.

Before you take your seat, kindly pick some (Students do as told)
pieces of papers under your chairs and
arrange your chair properly.

 Checking of Attendance

Is anyone absent today? No sir!

That’s great!

 Checking of Assignment

So now, do you have any assignments? “Yes sir, we do have an assignment”

Okay, Pass your assignment forward (Students do as told)

Are all papers in here? Yes sir!

 Very Good!

 Imposing of Rules
Before we proceed to our discussion, I want
you to listen, behave, cooperate and eyes Yes sir!
on me. If I catch you talking, there will be
consequences. If you want to answer just
raise your right hand. Is that clear?

B. Presentation

 Review/Drill
So now, can someone recap what we have Our topic last meeting was about
discussed in our previous discussion? Connecting Ideas using Conjunction.
Yes, Kristine?

Thank you. Very good Kristine.

So, what are those connecting Ideas using Those words that connect the Ideas using
conjunction? Yes, Catherine? conjunction like the word and, but,
neither, and etc.

Very good Catherine.

Last meeting, we talked about connecting Both James and Andrew were playing
Ideas using conjunction. Now, Rommel, can their gadgets while the teacher is talking.
you give me 1 sentence that used the
coordinating word And?

Great answer Rommel!

Do you have any question about our last None so far sir.
topic?

 Motivation

Before I introduce our new topic this Yes sir!

afternoon, let us have a short activity. This
activity is called “Provide Me”. I will be
dividing you into 2 groups, the left side will
be the group 1, and the right side will be the
group 2. Okay, understood?

So first, I will discuss to you the mechanics.

Every group must have 1 flag, and the group

who can raise their flag first will be the one
to answer the given word/question. If the
first group can’t answer the provided
question, then the other group will be given
a chance to answer the question.

Remember! You only have 3 minutes to

answer the questions and the group who got
the highest points will be the winner.

Are you ready?

Yes sir!
Alright, let’s start now.

Number 1: Expected answer:

Give the opposite words of “Slow” “Fast”

Number 2: Expected answer:

Give the similar word of “Buy” “Purchase”

Number 3: Expected answer:

Give the similar word of “Sick” “ill”

Number 4: Expected answer:

Give the opposite word of “Wide” “Narrow”

Number 5: Expected answer:

Provide 3 words that are pronounced in the (Any Homonyms words)
same way but are different in spelling and
meaning.

Okay, very good!

Take your seat everyone, at this moment I
will declare our winner. (Students do as told)

And now, the winner is Group number 1, let (Students do as told)

us give them a round of applause.

Okay class, have you notice the words that Yes sir!
we used in our activity?

That’s good to know, because later on we

will know what are the connection of those
words to our new discussion for today.

B. Presentation (ACTIVITY)

This afternoon, we will be going to discuss a

new topic.

Are you all excited class? Yes sir!

Okay, that’s good to know. Now, I want you

to lend me your ears and pay attention
because this morning we are going to
discuss about, please read the title:
“Understanding Synonyms, Antonyms, and
Homonyms”. But before that, kindly read our
objectives for this day.

a. Define what is synonyms, antonyms, and a. Define what is synonyms, antonyms,

homonyms. and homonyms.
b. Apply their knowledge of synonyms, b. Apply their knowledge of synonyms,
antonyms, and homonyms in a sentence. antonyms, and homonyms in a
c. Appreciate the richness of language sentences.
through the use of synonyms, antonyms, c. Appreciate the richness of language
and homonyms in daily conversation. through the use of synonyms, antonyms,
and homonyms in daily conversation.

Now, I have here some examples of

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms.

Raw 1 and 2 please read the example of

Synonym and its definition.
 SYNONYM SYNONYM

 Enormous - Gigantic: Extremely  Enormous - Gigantic: Extremely

large, vast, or immense. large, vast, or immense.
 Eager - Enthusiastic:  Eager - Enthusiastic:
Showing keen interest or intense Showing keen interest or intense
desire. desire.
 Serene - Tranquil:  Serene - Tranquil:
Free from disturbance or agitation. Free from disturbance or agitation.

Okay, thank you!

The examples above are words that have a
similar or identical meaning to another word
in the same language. Also, it is important to
know those words to avoid repetition,
enhance clarity, or convey subtle shades of
meaning.

Raw 3 and 4 read the example of Antonym

and its definition.
ANTONYM ANTONYM

 Lethargic-Energetic  Lethargic-Energetic

Lethargic: Refers to a state of lacking in Lethargic: Refers to a state of lacking in

energy. energy.
Energetic: Describes a state of having a high Energetic: Describes a state of having a high
level of energy. level of energy.

 Arrive - Depart  Arrive - Depart

Arrive: To reach a destination Arrive: To reach a destination

Depart: To leave a place. Depart: To leave a place.

 Humble - Arrogant:  Humble - Arrogant:

Humble: Having or showing a modest or low Humble: Having or showing a modest or low
estimate of one's importance. estimate of one's importance.
Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of
one's own importance. one's own importance.

Okay! So, the examples above are words

that have the opposite meaning of another
word.

Raw 5 and 6 read the example of Homonym

and its definition.
 HOMONYM
HOMONYM
 Knot-Not
 Knot-Not
Knot: A fastening made by intertwining or
tying. Knot: A fastening made by intertwining or
Not: A word used to negate or reject tying.
something. Not: A word used to negate or reject
something.
 Flare - Flair
 Flare - Flair
Flare: A sudden brief burst of bright flame or
light. Flare: A sudden brief burst of bright flame or
Flair: A special or instinctive aptitude or ability light.
for doing something well. Flair: A special or instinctive aptitude or ability
for doing something well.
 Their - There
 Their - There
Their: Shows possession
There: Indicates a place Their: Shows possession
There: Indicates a place
As you can see, the words can be tricky,
and the examples highlights how words with
the same pronunciation can have entirely
different meaning and spelling.

 Discussion

Now, let us dig deeper through

Understanding Synonyms, Antonyms, and
Homonyms.

First, we have Synonyms.

May I call Francis to read the definition of Synonyms is a word that mean the same
Synonyms. or almost the same.

Alright, thank you Francis.

A word that means the same or almost the

same as another word are called synonyms.

Now, who can give me an example of Sir, Rich and Wealthy

synonyms? Yes Jamil?

How can you say that rich and wealthy are Because the words rich and wealthy
example of synonyms? shows the same or almost the same
meaning.
 Alright, very well said Jamil, the words that
shows the same or almost the same
meaning are examples of synonyms.

Now, let us proceed to our new example. (Students do as told)

Please read everyone.

Ex.

1.The juniors applauded the player.

2. The juniors cheered the player.

3. The juniors rooted for the player.

At this moment, I want you to study the Sir, the italicized words from number1,2,
following sentences. Are their meaning and 3 shows approval in different ways.
exactly the same, or are they slightly
different? Yes Kent?

Alright, thank you Kent.

The words applauded, cheered, and rooted

for are all shows approval expressed in
different ways. However, as you can see
from the examples above, Synonyms do not
mean exactly the same thing. Each one is
slightly different.

Now, I want two volunteers to write an Possible answer:

example in the bord. Yes, Althea and Ryan. Althea:
She felt joyous after receiving the good
news.
She felt ecstatic after receiving the good
news.

Ryan:
He was furious when he discovered the
mistake.

He was enraged when he discovered the

mistake.
Okay, observe the answers of your Correct sir!
classmates. Is it correct or wrong?

Alright! Let us give them five claps.

So, do you have any question about the
Synonyms? None so far.

Okay, that’s good to know.

Now let us proceed to Antonyms.

Everyone please read the definition of (Students do as told)

Antonyms.

Okay, thank you class.

If synonyms are all about the words that

have same or almost the same meaning,
Antonyms is all about a word that means the
opposite or nearly opposite of another word.

Now, what are the opposite word of rich? Sir, the opposite word of rich is poor.
Yes Princess?

Okay, do you agree class? Yes sir.

Yes, very good! Thank you for your answer,
Princess.

Now, who can construct a sentence using Jessa came from rich family while Dave
the word “rich” and “poor”? Yes Kim? came from poor family.

Yes, very good! Thank you.

This time, I want you to study these

sentences. Pay attention to the meaning of
the italicized word.

1.He was a kind man.

2. His son was a ____ boy.

From the sentences above, what do you Sir, the answer in the space provided in
think is the exact answer in the space number 2 is cruel.
provided in number 2? Yes Melodina?

How are you sure? I need a concrete Because in number 1, the italicized word
answer. is kind, and the opposite word of kind is
cruel. That’s why my answer sir is cruel.
Yes, very good. That is indeed true. Thank
you Melodina.

The words kind and cruel mean opposite

things.

Now, in Antonyms. The prefixes in-, un-,

dis-, -mis, and the suffix -less may be
added to root words to form their antonyms.

Ex.

 Tolerant - intolerant
 Satisfactory – unsatisfactory
In the word tolerant, we added prefix in to
make the opposite word of tolerant which is
intolerant. Same in the word satisfactory we
added prefix un to have the opposite word
which is unsatisfied.

Now, what prefixes we need to add to have Sir, the prefixes that we need to add to
the opposite word of comfort? Yes Juvie? have the opposite word of comfort is dis-
from the comfort-discomfort.

Exactly! Very good Juvie.

Okay class, do you have any question about None so far sir.
Antonyms?

If you don’t have any questions, let us

proceed to Homonyms.

Everyone, please read the definition of (Students do as told)

Homonyms.

Okay, thank you.

A word that are pronounced in the same

way but different in spelling and meaning
are called Homonyms.

Now, who can give me an example of Nose-Knows

homonyms? Yes Kier?
Okay, can you explain why nose and knows Because nose and knows are
is example of Homonyms? pronounced in the same way even though
they are different in spelling and meaning.

Exactly! Thank you, Kier.

Nose and knows are commonly confused

words that are pronounced in the same way
when spoken aloud but are spelled
differently and mean different things, which
makes them homonyms.

This time, I want you to construct a The male postman delivered the
sentence using the homonyms “Male-Mail” important mail to the recipient’s doorstep
any volunteer? Yes Mariam? with a friendly smile.

Very good Mariam.

How about “Nose-Knows”? Yes Kevin? She knows how to use her nose to detect
the subtle aroma of freshly baked
cookies.

Great answer Kevin!

We should always remember class that,

homonyms are the words that pronounced
un the same way but different in spelling
and meaning. It’s crucial to be aware of
these multiple meanings to avoid confusion
in communication.

Am I clear class? Yes sir!

 Comparison and abstraction

(ANALYSIS)

Any clarifications? If none, let’s ponder your

understanding, through short activity.

Activity: Place Me!

Directions: Please look under your

armchair if there is a card and identify if the (Demonstrate)
given text from the card is synonyms,
antonyms, or homonyms. Paste the cards
on the box. (Students do as told)

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS HOMONYS SYNONYMS ANTONYMS HOMONYS

Fawning - Energetic - Sail – Sale

Obsequious Vigorous

Confuse - Beneficial – Flair – Flare

Befuddle Salutary

Stealthy - Expressible – Allowed –

Clandestine Describable Aloud
 Beneficial – Salutary
 Fawning - Obsequious
 Sail – Sale
 Energetic - Vigorous
 Allowed – Aloud
 Confuse - Befuddle
 Flair – Flare
 Stealthy - Clandestine
 Expressible – Describable

Okay class, look at the answers of your Correct sir.

classmates. Is it correct or wrong?

Alight, let’s give them a Kris Aquino clap. (Students do as told)

 Generalization (ABSTRACTION)

Again class, what is our topic this Our topic this afternoon sir is,
afternoon? Yes, Jimboy? Understanding Synonyms, Antonyms,
and Homonyms.

Very good Jimboy.

Now, what is Synonyms? Yes, Gold Mae? Words that mean the same or almost the
same as another word.

Absolutely correct, Gold Mae.

How about the Antonyms? Yes, Jamila? Words that mean the opposite or nearly
the opposite of another word.
 Very good, Jamila.

How about the Homonyms? Yes, Celso? Words that are pronounced in the same
way but different in spelling and meaning.

That’s right! Thank you, Celso.

Since you are already understood the

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms. I
think you are all ready for another activity.

 Application (APPLICATION)

This time, let us find out if you really

mastered the key concepts of this lesson.
Let us have another group activity.

Group Activity

But before that, let me divide you into two

groups. The right side will be the group 1
and the left side will be the group 2.

Alright, I have here two envelopes that

consist of pictures that you will use to do this
activity.

Now, form a circle and brainstorm your

ideas.
(students do as told)
Directions: Observe the picture properly
and identify the appropriate word that
describes the picture. Then select 2
representatives to explain the provided
pictures.

 Group 1: Synonym & Homonym

 Group 2: Homonym & Antonym

Criteria:
Relevance of the ideas………... 15pts
Presentation……………………. 10pts
Teamwork………………………. 5pts
Total: 30pts
You only have 5 minutes to brainstorm your
ideas. After that the two representatives will
share their interpretation in front of the
class.

Am I clear? Yes, sir.

Alright, it’s already time. May I call the group

1 representatives to proceed in front.

This picture is an example of synonym

because it illustrates "Freeze" and "cold".
The terms "freeze" and "cold" can be
considered synonymous in certain
contexts because they both relate to low
temperatures or the absence of heat.
The concept of "cold" is related to the
body's response to environmental
conditions, whereas "freeze" is a physical
state.

The picture shows Board and bored. It is

an example of homonyms because board
and bored are pronounced the same way
but have different meanings and
spellings. Board refers to a flat, rigid,
usually rectangular piece of material such
as wood, cardboard, or plastic. While
 bored describes a feeling of weariness,
restlessness, or lack of interest. When
someone is bored, they may find an
activity or situation uninteresting or dull.

Very good group 1! Let us give them five big (students do as told)
claps!

Now let us proceed to group 2.

The picture shows ant and aunt. It is a

example of homonyms, which means
they sound the same but have different
meanings and spellings.
An "ant" refers to a small insect that
typically lives in colonies and is known for
its industrious and cooperative behavior.
On the other hand, an "aunt" is a female
relative, specifically the sister of one's
parent.

The picture shows cold and hot. In the

context of temperature, "cold" and "hot"
are commonly used as antonyms. These
terms describe the relative levels of heat
or thermal energy in an object or
environment. “Cold” This term refers to a
lower temperature or a lack of heat.
When something is cold, it means that it
has a lower thermal energy level. On the
other hand, "hot" describes a higher
temperature or an abundance of heat.
When something is hot, it means that it
has a higher thermal energy level.
Very good group 2! Let us give them a good (students do as told)
job clap class!

 Values integration

Alright class, do you enjoy our activity? Yes, sir.

Good to hear.

Now, why is it important for us to understand In order for us to enhance vocabulary,

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms? avoiding repetition, and also facilitates
Yes Kristine? clear communication by expressing
contrasting meanings.

Very well said. Thank you for that wonderful

idea, Kristine.

Yes, without the better understanding of

synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms it can
lead to misinterpretation and confusion in
language. It is important to be aware the
proficiency in these linguistic nounces
contributes to effective and nounced
expression, fostering better communication
skills.

Do you understand class? Yes, sir.

IV. Evaluation

Directions: Read properly!

Test A.
In each following sentence, replace
the italicized word with a Synonyms and Possible answer:
underline the word that you change.

1. He was furious when he discovered the 1. He was enraged when he discovered

mistake. the mistake.

2. She felt joyous after receiving the good 2. She felt ecstatic after receiving the
news good news

3. Sarah is intelligent and always performs 3. Sarah is clever and always performs
well in her studies. well in her studies.

Test B.

Write the antonym of the italicized Possible answers:

word in a space provided.

___ 1. Do walk rapidly.

Slowly 1. Do walk rapidly.
___ 2. Her face became mournful.
Cheerful 2. Her face became mournful.

Test C.

Use each pair of the following

homonyms in a sentence. Possible answers:

1. Wait, Weight 1. She decided to wait for her friend at the

2. Coarse, Course gym, lifting weights in the meantime.

3. Foul, Fowl 2. The chef recommended using coarse

salt as an essential part of the cooking
course.

3. The soccer player received a foul for

tripping the opposing team's fowl during
the match.
 V. Assignment

Direction:
In a short bond paper, compose a
poem that incorporates synonyms,
antonyms, and homonyms. Underline these
words within your composition.
Pass your assignment next meeting.

Submitted by: Submitted to:

JHON MARZ P. LETIJIO NIMFA A. ALBARICO, Med-EM

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