Poetry: Context Clues, Affixes and Author phrases.

_____________ 2. A person who creates or produces written, spoken, or

visual works.
Activity 1. Fill – in the Gaps Direction: The paragraph below provides significant _____________ 3. Small word particles, usually only a few letters, added to a
details about poetry. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words such as articles, Poetry: Context Clues, Affixes and Author
prepositions, or verbs from the given list to ensure the thoughts flow smoothly
and the text is comprehensible.
Activity 1. Fill – in the Gaps Direction: The paragraph below provides significant
By of is and into from details about poetry. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words such as articles,
prepositions, or verbs from the given list to ensure the thoughts flow smoothly
Poetry ___ a type of literature that conveys thought, describes a scene, or and the text is comprehensible.
tells a
story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of words. Its form, that is made By of is and into from
distinct
____ the repetition of similar syllables in words known as rhyme, the feelings Poetry ___ a type of literature that conveys thought, describes a scene, or
_____ tells a
the writers that are detected through its tone ____ the unusual choice of words story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of words. Its form, that is made
or distinct
the diction, has caused it to be appreciated by its readers. This piece of literature ____ the repetition of similar syllables in words known as rhyme, the feelings
turns readers ______ profound thinkers with the presence of figures of speech _____
and the writers that are detected through its tone ____ the unusual choice of words
sound devices that depict its style. or
the diction, has caused it to be appreciated by its readers. This piece of literature
Guide Questions: turns readers ______ profound thinkers with the presence of figures of speech
1. What is a Poetry? and
2. What are two features of poetry mentioned in the paragraph that help readers sound devices that depict its style.
appreciate it?
3. What literary elements in poetry help shape its style and make readers think Guide Questions:
deeply? 1. What is a Poetry?
2. What are two features of poetry mentioned in the paragraph that help readers
Activity 2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary: Read the description carefully. Choose appreciate it?
your answer from the word box below. Write your answer to the blank provided 3. What literary elements in poetry help shape its style and make readers think
before the number. deeply?

*Context clues *Antonym Clues *Affixes *Author *Prefixes Activity 2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary: Read the description carefully. Choose
*Suffixes *Synonym clues your answer from the word box below. Write your answer to the blank provided
before the number.
_____________ 1. Hints or pieces of information within the poem that help
readers understand the meaning of difficult words or *Context clues *Antonym Clues *Affixes *Author *Prefixes
 *Suffixes *Synonym clues Explanation Clues: The poem explains the difficult word in more detail within the
surrounding lines (e.g., The ancient tree, a giant oak with sprawling branches,
_____________ 1. Hints or pieces of information within the poem that help stood as a sentinel in the forest).
readers understand the meaning of difficult words or
phrases.
_____________ 2. A person who creates or produces written, spoken, or
visual works.
_____________ 3. Small word particles, usually only a few letters, added to a
root word to change its meaning or grammatical properties
_____________ 4. An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the
difficult word means by contrast (e.g., Unlike the vibrant root word to change its meaning or grammatical properties
spring, the winter was dreary and dull). _____________ 4. An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the
_____________ 5. Affixes attached to the beginning of a root word (e.g., "un-" difficult word means by contrast (e.g., Unlike the vibrant
in "unhappy"). spring, the winter was dreary and dull).
_____________ 5. Affixes attached to the beginning of a root word (e.g., "un-"
Context clues in poetry are hints or pieces of information within the poem that in "unhappy").
help readers understand the meaning of difficult words or phrases. These clues
can come from the words and sentences surrounding the unfamiliar word, Context clues in poetry are hints or pieces of information within the poem that
helping readers figure out its meaning without needing to look it up. help readers understand the meaning of difficult words or phrases. These clues
can come from the words and sentences surrounding the unfamiliar word,
Types of Context Clues helping readers figure out its meaning without needing to look it up.

Definition Clues: Sometimes the poem will provide a definition for a difficult word Types of Context Clues
right in the next line or within the same line (e.g., The night was somber, dark
and gloomy). Definition Clues: Sometimes the poem will provide a definition for a difficult word
right in the next line or within the same line (e.g., The night was somber, dark
Synonym Clues: The poem might use a word that means the same thing as the and gloomy).
difficult word to help explain it (e.g., The child was elated, filled with joy and
happiness). Synonym Clues: The poem might use a word that means the same thing as the
difficult word to help explain it (e.g., The child was elated, filled with joy and
Antonym Clues: An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the difficult happiness).
word means by contrast (e.g., Unlike the vibrant spring, the winter was dreary
and dull). Antonym Clues: An opposite word or phrase is used to show what the difficult
word means by contrast (e.g., Unlike the vibrant spring, the winter was dreary
Example Clues: The poem gives examples that help explain the difficult word. and dull).
(e.g., The meadow was teeming with wildlife: rabbits, deer, and birds were
everywhere).
Example Clues: The poem gives examples that help explain the difficult word. Type of context clue: Explanation.
(e.g., The meadow was teeming with wildlife: rabbits, deer, and birds were
everywhere). 1. Poem Excerpt: "The sky was azure, a bright blue that stretched across the
horizon." Meaning: ____________ Type of context clue: ____________
Explanation Clues: The poem explains the difficult word in more detail within the 2. Poem Excerpt: "The warrior was valiant, brave and fearless in the face of
surrounding lines (e.g., The ancient tree, a giant oak with sprawling branches, danger." Meaning: ____________Type of context clue: ____________
stood as a sentinel in the forest). 3. Poem Excerpt: "Her voice was melodious, like the sweet sound of a harp."
Meaning:
A. Harsh and grating
B. Pleasant and musical
C. Monotonous and dull
Type of Context Clue: ____________

How to Use Context Clues How to Use Context Clues

Discuss to the students that the next time they come across a word they don't Discuss to the students that the next time they come across a word they don't
know in a poem, they can use context clues to help them understand it by know in a poem, they can use context clues to help them understand it by
following these steps: following these steps:
1. Read the Surrounding Lines. Look at the lines before and after the unfamiliar 1. Read the Surrounding Lines. Look at the lines before and after the unfamiliar
word. word.
2. Look for Synonyms or Antonyms. Check if the poem uses similar or opposite 2. Look for Synonyms or Antonyms. Check if the poem uses similar or opposite
words to explain the difficult word. words to explain the difficult word.
3. Check for Examples. See if the poem provides examples that illustrate what the 3. Check for Examples. See if the poem provides examples that illustrate what the
word means. word means.
4. Find Definitions or Explanations. Look for a definition or a detailed description 4. Find Definitions or Explanations. Look for a definition or a detailed description
within the poem. within the poem.

Activity 3: Context Clues in Poetry Practice Activity: Context Clues in Poetry

Instructions: Instructions:
• Read each poem excerpt carefully. • Read each poem excerpt carefully.
• Use the context clues provided in the surrounding lines to determine the • Use the context clues provided in the surrounding lines to determine the
meaning of the underlined word. meaning of the underlined word.
• Write the meaning of the word and explain which type of context clue helped • Write the meaning of the word and explain which type of context clue helped
you (definition, synonym, antonym, example, or explanation). you (definition, synonym, antonym, example, or explanation).
Example: Example:
Poem Excerpt: "The old mansion was eerie, with its creaking floors and ghostly Poem Excerpt: "The old mansion was eerie, with its creaking floors and ghostly
shadows." shadows."
Meaning: spooky or creepy. Meaning: spooky or creepy.
Type of context clue: Explanation.
1. Is there any cream or lotion that I could use to soothe this pain?
1. Poem Excerpt: "The sky was azure, a bright blue that stretched across the a. destroy b. calm c. ruin d. maintain
horizon." Meaning: ____________ Type of context clue: ____________ 2. A very tired father of the house found his repose on that old rocking chair.
2. Poem Excerpt: "The warrior was valiant, brave and fearless in the face of a. rest b. anger c. chaos d. friend
danger." Meaning: ____________Type of context clue: ____________ 3. The administration compelled its staff to provide the office with the necessary
3. Poem Excerpt: "Her voice was melodious, like the sweet sound of a harp." documents immediately.
Meaning: a. pleaded b. asked c. obliged d. requested
A. Harsh and grating 4. The company president descends from a poor family that’s why he is very
B. Pleasant and musical considerate to the needy.
C. Monotonous and dull a. originate b. walk c. live d. stay
Type of Context Clue: ____________ 5. The harsh words that come out his mouth and thrown at his subordinates show
that he lacks prudence. a. caution b. love c. passion d. dignity
4. Poem Excerpt: "The room felt claustrophobic, unlike the wide-open spaces of 4. Poem Excerpt: "The room felt claustrophobic, unlike the wide-open spaces of
the park." the park."
Meaning: Meaning:
A. Spacious and airy A. Spacious and airy
B. Cramped and suffocating B. Cramped and suffocating
C. Warm and inviting C. Warm and inviting
Type of Context Clue: ____________ Type of Context Clue: ____________

5. Poem Excerpt: "The child was exuberant, filled with energy and excitement." 5. Poem Excerpt: "The child was exuberant, filled with energy and excitement."
Meaning: Meaning:
A. Calm and reserved A. Calm and reserved
B. Cheerful and full of vitality B. Cheerful and full of vitality
C. Tired and listless C. Tired and listless
Type of Context Clue: ____________ Type of Context Clue: ____________

6. Poem Excerpt: "The storm was ferocious, with strong winds and relentless 6. Poem Excerpt: "The storm was ferocious, with strong winds and relentless
rain." Meaning: rain." Meaning:
A. Mild and gentle A. Mild and gentle
B. Chaotic and powerful B. Chaotic and powerful
C. Peaceful and calm C. Peaceful and calm
Type of Context Clue: ____________ Type of Context Clue: ____________

Activity 4. Using context clues. Direction: Carefully read the following lines and Activity 4. Using context clues. Direction: Carefully read the following lines and
identify the clues to uncover their meanings. Circle your answers from the identify the clues to uncover their meanings. Circle your answers from the
provided choices. provided choices.
1. Is there any cream or lotion that I could use to soothe this pain?
a. destroy b. calm c. ruin d. maintain
2. A very tired father of the house found his repose on that old rocking chair.
a. rest b. anger c. chaos d. friend
3. The administration compelled its staff to provide the office with the necessary
documents immediately.
a. pleaded b. asked c. obliged d. requested
4. The company president descends from a poor family that’s why he is very
considerate to the needy.
a. originate b. walk c. live d. stay
5. The harsh words that come out his mouth and thrown at his subordinates show
that he lacks prudence. a. caution b. love c. passion d. dignity