Lesson plan about Words with multiple meanings

1. A Detailed Lesson Plan in English IV
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. recognize that words have multiple meanings;
b. use words with multiple meanings into sentences;and
c. select words with multiple meanings to fit on a particular context
II. Subject Matter: Words with Multiple Meanings
References: Vermudez, Virginia F., et. al (2007). English Expressways, Textbook for
Fourth Year. Quezon City. SD Publication, Inc.
Materials:
III. Lesson Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Motivation
Good morning class.
Good morning ma’am.
I have here some interesting sentences and
I want to share it with you. Let us read.
1. Never desert your friends in the desert.
2. Close the window before the bee gets too close.
3. Lead poisoning can lead to health issues.
4. Does the deer see the does?
5. The dove dove down to its nest.
6. Shut your mouth or a fly might fly into it.
What did you notice from these sentences?
Some words are used two times.
Some words are repeated.
Yes, there are some repeated word in each
sentence. But do the following sentences
sensible even there are some words that
are repeated or used twice? Or did you still
understand the sentences even the word is
used two times in each sentence?
Yes ma’am.
What makes it possible? Why did we still
understand the sentence even the words
are repeated twice? Do you have any
guess?

2. Yes, they are used twice in each
sentence but they have different
meaning which make the sentence
sensible.
What can you infer about words now?
Words might have the same spelling yet
they have different meanings.
Words have multiple meanings.
Yes and we call that a homonym. When
we say homonym, these are words which
have the spelling yet they have different
meanings. Examples are the sentences
written in the board. Now let’s focus to the
first sentence. Will you read?
Never desert your friends in the desert.
What did you notice to the two words?
The first desert means to leave or to
abandon while the second desert is
referring to a dry land with a very warm
climate.
Very good. What else did you notice?
They have different stress.
Great. The first word was stressed at
second syllable while the second word was
stressed at first syllable. Did you
understand?
Yes ma’am
How about in sentence number 2? Let us
read.
Close the window before the bee gets
too close.
What did you notice to the two words?
The first word refers to an action that
moves or covers an opening so that
things cannot pass. While the second
word refers to a description which
means near in space or distance.
Good or in short the first word is a verb
while the second word is an adjective?
Right?
Yes ma’am.
Okay, so let’s move on to the next. Let us
read.

3. Lead poisoning can lead to health
issues.
Okay, what did you notice?
The first word is referring to a chemical
or a nonmetal element while the second
word means can result to.
Nice. Aside from that, what else did you
notice?
The pronunciation ma’am.
Yes, the first word is pronounce as / lɛd/
while the second word is pronounced as /
lid/ . How about the fourth sentence? Let
us read.
Does the deer see the does?
What did you notice?
Does is the singular of do while the
second word is the plural form of doe , a
female deer, rabbit and kangaroo.
Yes aside from the meaning? What else
did you notice?
The pronunciation again ma’am.
Yes, the first word is pronounce as /das/
while the second word is pronounce as /
dᴐs/. How about the fifth sentence? Let us
read.
The dove dove down to its nest.
What did you notice?
The first word is a kind of a bird while
the second sentence is the past tense of
dive.
Yes and aside from that?
The pronunciation ma’am.
Very good. The first word is pronounce as
/ dav/ while the second word is pronounce
as / dov/. How about the last sentence? Let
us read.
Shut your mouth or a fly might fly into
it.
What did you notice?
The first word is referring to a winged
insect while the second word refers to an
action that moves through the air with

4. wings.
D. Generalization
Very good. Based from these six sentences
what can you infer now to a meaning of a
word?
Words can have more meanings.
Some words with the same spelling can
function as different parts of speech.
Some words have the same spelling but
they differ in stress and pronunciation.
Okay, to test if you really understand our
lesson. Write at least 5 sentences that
contains words with the same spelling yet
they differ in meaning, stress or
pronunciation.
Activity 1
My Version of Homonyms
Example:
1. They distributed some fans to the fans of Kim Chiu.
2. I rose from my bed when I saw a rose at my study table.
3. The students were very engaged to the lesson when I show a picture of an
engaged couple.
4. It is not polite to point a pencil that has a sharp point.
5. You were right when you said that I should walk at the right path.
Correct. So words with the same spelling
can be used in different ways depending
on the context or situation. What do you
think is the importance on knowing the
different meanings of a certain word?
We should pay extra attention to our
writing and speaking when we are using
words with multiple meanings. Using
the wrong form could entirely change
the meaning or thought of what you are
trying to say.
Very good. Now answer the following
activity. Take note this will be recorded.

5. IV. Evaluation
I. Directions: Choose inside the box the word whose meanings fit both sentences.
1. I wish you wouldn’t _____ your voice.
How much money did we _____ for our new club.
lower raise spend collect
2. We can use this _____ to measure that table.
A new _____was elected by the people to govern their country.
yardstick king ruler president
3. He hurt his _____when he ran into the door.
Try to put this thread through the _____ of that needle.
knee opening eye tip
4. Gasoline, oil and diesel fuel are all _____ from petroleum.
Mrs. Duport came from an old and _____ family.
wealthy made refined established
II. Directions: The capitalized words in each of the boxes have different meanings. Match the
meanings in the choice box on how they are used in the sentences. Write the letter only.
______ 1. Throw a ball up into air.
______ 2. The orchestra gives a jaunty air inside the coliseum.
______ 3. I admit he is intelligent, but I dislike him for his air.
______ 4. The rumor that she has stolen the pearls is in the air.
______ 5. “You may greet your friends now caller, you’re on air.
______6. Betty went to the garden to air the freshly washed linens.
______7. Love is in the air.
______8. You should be brave enough to air all your grievances.
______ 9. The room is heavy with an air of sorrow as they laid her body on the bed.
______ 10. I wonder where she gets that air. For heaven’s sake, she’s only a secretary.
AIR
a. broadcasted, told in public
b. mixture of gases surrounding the earth
c. appearance, condition, manner
d. prevalent, circulating
e. superiority
f. to dry in warm place
g. hidden by a group of people

6. ______ 11. The joy Sonia felt on seeing her family after five years of staying abroad was
registered on her face.
______ 12. This is a new cash register. I don’t remember seeing it before.
______ 13. The names of all the students are alphabetically arranged in the class register.
______ 14. Be sure to register that letter to ensure that it will be brought in its destination.
______ 15.A passing review of all cadets will be held at the Quirino Granstand.
______ 16. This is one of the best reviews I have ever read on a contemporary novel.
______ 17. You better review well for the coming final quarter. This will decide the scholars for
the next year.
______ 18. A review of the case of the accused has been ordered by the court.
______ 19. Philippine National Bank has a reserve of Php 50, 000, 000
______ 20. Nena’s reserve has gained the respect of the youg men.
______21. Those in the reserve force have to register in the barangay where they live.
______ 22. Please reserve this space for me. I’ll go and get my luggage.
REGISTER
a. a record names , dates, or occurrence
b. a mechanical device for entering data
c. to show emotion by facial expression
d. to cause to be recorded for purposes of safety.
REVIEW
a. the process of going over a subject again in study or
recitation in orders to fix in memory or summarizes
the facts.
b. a formal inspection of any military or naval force,
parade.
c. a judicial re-examination of the decision in a case.
d. a critical article or report on a literary work.
RESERVE
a. to set a part for a particular use.
b. self-restraint in action or speech
c. part of a country’s fighting force not in active duty.
d. capital retained to meet possible demand.