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Skills: Reading and Vocabulary

EN7V-III-a 13.11: Categorize words or expressions according to shades of meaning.

EN7RC-III-a-8: Use one’s schema to better understand a text.

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Shades of Meaning

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The Alignment Matrix serves as a guide to ensure that the learning objectives, instructional activities, materials, and assessments for Reading and Vocabulary are logically connected and consistently support one another.

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The learning objectives of this lesson focus on enhancing students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary development through understanding shades of meaning among words with similar definitions. These objectives aim to help students become more precise, expressive, and confident language users, capable of understanding and using vocabulary with greater accuracy and depth.

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The Pre-Recorded Demonstration Presentation showcases the step-by-step implementation of instructional materials and activities focused on developing students’ reading and vocabulary skills through the concept of shades of meaning.

In the video presented each component of the lesson from the introduction of materials to their classroom application and assessment. It demonstrate how traditional materials such as flashcards, charts, worksheets, and reward tickets can be used to make vocabulary learning interactive, engaging, and meaningful.

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The reward system is designed to motivate students and encourage active participation throughout the lesson. Each correct answer or successful task completion earns students a reward ticket worth points. These tickets can be accumulated and later exchanged for small incentives or recognition. This system promotes a positive learning environment by rewarding effort, accuracy, and teamwork, helping students stay engaged and enthusiastic during every activity.

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For the motivation energizer, an interactive activity called “Connect It and Paste It.” The goal of this activity is to help students understand shades of meaning by grouping related words or synonyms on the board. In this activity, students will started in the energizer, recognizing how words are connected in meaning but now in a more structured and hands-on way. The goal is for them to define shades of meaning by grouping synonyms or related words correctly on the board.

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The Randomizer is a simple and engaging classroom tool used to ensure fairness and active participation during the lesson. It consists of two bowls, one containing strips of paper with students’ names and another with different vocabulary-related questions. The teacher first picks a name from the first bowl to randomly select a student, then the chosen student draws a question from the second bowl to answer.

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The “Meaning Match-Up” activity let the students apply their understanding of shades of meaning by filling in missing words in “The Little Robot” story chart. Using a the provided space, they choose the most appropriate synonyms to complete the story, reinforcing vocabulary, context use, and teamwork.

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The “Perfect Word, Perfect Fit” activity helps students review their understanding of shades of meaning through a fun randomizer. The teacher draws a name and a question, and the chosen student answers to show comprehension. Correct responses earn a five-point reward ticket, making the activity fair, engaging, and motivating.

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The “Word Mastery” activity allows students to practice categorizing words based on shades of meaning. Using flashcards and colored flags, groups compete to identify word intensity or connotation. The first group to raise their flag answers and earns points, making the activity interactive, engaging, and effective for reinforcing vocabulary understanding.

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The “Word Precision Quest” assessment measures students’ ability to categorize words, choose the most appropriate terms for context, and distinguish between similar meanings. Using individual worksheets, students work independently to complete the tasks, then exchange papers for peer checking with an answer key. The teacher observes accuracy, reasoning, and strategies, providing quick feedback as needed. This activity strengthens vocabulary precision and reinforces comprehension of word nuances.

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The “Story Time with Words” assignment allows students to apply their vocabulary knowledge creatively through storytelling. Each student presents a short story such as a fable or folk tale and highlights at least five important vocabulary words. They explain each word’s meaning and use it in an original sentence. This activity enhances reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary mastery while encouraging confidence in speaking and writing.