WEEK FIVE                                                    

*TOPIC:(1) Vocabulary Development :Synonyms as words with the same meaning.                                                                                           

                 (2) Reading Comprehension : Reading to make Notes

*Specific Objective : By the end of the lesson, students should be able to :

(1) Define synonyms and differenciate between words that are the same in meaning and words that are nearly the same in meaning.

(2) Read newspapers/magazines, comprehension passages and make note on them. Also acquire the skill for note making from lectures or books.

TOPIC 1: SYNONYMS

Synonyms as Words withthe Same Meaning

        A synonym is a word which has exactly the same or very nearly the same meaning as another word.

        Synonyms therefore are the words that have the same meaning although they may not completely be the same at a time but they are related in meaning.

         While writing, it can be boring if you keep repeating the same words often. You can make your writing interesting by using words that mean the same. It surely adds flavour to your writing. Synonyms no doubt add variety to your expression.                                                                                                                                                                       

Words ThatAre the Same In Meaning

 (1)quick-fast                                                 

                                                                                 (9)Imitation-mimic       

(2)Strong-powerful                                        (10)Tasteless-insipid

(3)Busy-engaged                                            (11)Dogmatic-rigid/obstinate

(4)Bold/brave-fearless                                  (12)Energetic-active

(5)Fearful-limid                                               (13)Adhere-stick

(6)Enemy-foe                                                   (14)illiterate­-unlearned

(7)Looks-appearance

(8)Gloomy-downcast

                                         Words That AreNearly the Same In Meaning

(1)Securely-safely                            (7)Gruelling-exhausting

(2)Guest-visitor                                (8)Incarcerated-imprisoned

(3)Adore-admire                              (9)Persuade-cajole

(4)Virtuous-upright                          (10)Mundane-ordinary

(5)Enormous-great                          (11)Candid-true/sincere

(6)Prevail upon-persuade         (12)Huge-enormous

TOPIC 2:READING TO MAKE NOTES

                  Note-taking is a technique of recording important information for future use. Good notes should be as brief as possible without leaving out important points. You may use the title of the passage/chapter/book to help you anticipate the main ideas of the text. When you read a text, you need to draw out the main idea and the supporting details                     

When you take notes, use your own words, but the ideas should relate to one another. Your notes should be arranged in an appropriate form.

                                When you read to take notes, it is necessary to jot down the name of the author, the date of publication, the title of the book, the name of pages etc.

NB: One of the purposes of note-taking is to help the writer recall main ideas and details he has encountered in the process of either reading or listening to a lecture. Therefore, essential details must be legibly noted and written.

Stagestowards effectivenote-making/taking

1)Listening attentively                                                2)reading with concentration                         3)identifying keywords and sentence              4)identifying main and supporting points

                                                 Some Tips on how to Make Notes while reading

(1)Get a good pen or pencil and some paper (notebooks).

                 (2) Don’t be afraid of marginalia (or page to page).

                 (3) Bring your reading journal with you everywhere.

                 (4) Write important points only.

                 (5) List your points.                                                                                     

                 (6) Mark everything but don’t write much. 

                 (7) Write short forms for your sentences.

                 (8) Abbreviations are used and not complete sentences.

                                                EVALUATION AND ASSIGNMENT

1) What are synonyms?

2) Supply the synonyms of these words and use them in making good and correct sentences.

(a)Words with the same meaning

*quick---------

*strong-------                                                             

*fearful--------

*enemy-------

(b)Words nearlythe same in meaning

*securely---------

*guest-----------

*adore---------

*incarcerated-------------

NB: For more on synonyms ,read (pages 138/139, 153/154) of New Concept English Bk1.

3) Read the comprehension passage on (pages 178/179) of New Concept English Bk1 on the topic ‘The missing baby’ and answer the questions that  follows.