English
Quarter 1
Module 2: Lesson 3
Blend In!
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English – Grade 5
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Lesson 3 - Blend In!
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MODULE 2: Lesson 3
Blend In!
(Inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words (Blended Words) based
on given context clues (synonyms, antonyms,
word parts) and other strategies.)
Welcome back Brave Learner!
Are you ready for your next learning adventure?
Today you are going to learn another set of new words to
develop your vocabulary. You may encounter some unfamiliar
words along the way, but I’m sure you already know what to
do if you studied our previous lessons well. So, let’s go!
Specifically, after working on this module, you should be able to:
1. Define and identify blended words.
2. Infer the meaning of unfamiliar blended words based on given context
clues (synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other strategies.
YOUR READINESS CHECK
Before we start, let’s find out how much you know about this lesson.
Direction: Identify the blended word in each set.
1. A. soldier
B. rice field
C. paratroops
2. A. electrocute
B. electrical
C. battery-powered
3. A. situation
B. sitcom
C. comedy
Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined blended word in each sentence.
Select from the given choices.
4. The blotch on your face does not look bothersome. It will just disappear in
two days or more.
A. birthmark
B. spot or blemish
C. face powder
5. Leo bought a new motorcycle to join the motocross next month.
A. motorcycle race
B. birthday celebration
C. anniversary
6. Josh maintains a blog about his travel around the Philippines. He posts it
online every month.
A. a web site for personal opinion or experiences
B. a journal notebook for travelling
C. a booklet of places to travel
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How well did you do in your readiness check?
If you got a high score, Congratulations! If not, it’s completely
fine. That is why we have our English class today – to help you
get better and develop your skills. So, are you ready for your
new learning adventure? Let’s go!
YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER
In this lesson, you will encounter new words like:
blended
portmanteau
Directions: Look up the meaning in the dictionary or other available resources,
then write them on the space below.
1. blended
- _____________________________________________
2. portmanteau - _____________________________________________
Great job!
Now get ready to conquer the upcoming challenges.
Have fun and good luck!
YOUR INITIAL TASK
Activity 1: “Perfect Combination”
Pair two words from the box to come up with the given blended word in each item.
Item 1 has been done for you as an example.
telecast
web
execute
1. internet
=
2. simulcast =
3. blog
=
4. electrocute =
5. cyborg
=
6. blotch
=
cybernetic
simultaneous
electric
blot
international__ +
____________ +
____________ +
____________ +
____________ +
____________ +
2
organism
network____
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
log
botch
How many “perfect combinations” did you get?
Do you know what words such as internet, blog, and cyborg are called?
YOUR GUIDE
The given words above are called BLENDED WORDS or sometimes called
portmanteau (a French word which means “suitcase”).
A portmanteau word is a type of compound word wherein some sounds (phonemes)
are blended rather than combined whole. For example the words web + log are
combined to create the word “blog” instead of weblog.
Do you know other blended words? Take a look at these examples.
chunk + lump
Blended /
Portmanteau
chump
glamour + ritz
glitz
electric + execute
electrocute
to kill by electricity
simultaneous + telecast
simulcast
a broadcast simultaneously transmitted
motor + cavalcade
motorcade
a procession of automobiles or cars
motor + bicycle
motorbike
a lightweight motorcycle
motor + cross-country
motocross
a motorcycle race on a ski-run
blot + botch
blotch
an eruption on the skin
web + log
blog
cybernetic + organism
cyborg
international + network
internet
a record of performance, progress, etc. online
an automated or computerized plant or
animal
global network connecting millions of
computers
Original Words
Meaning
fool, dupe
extravagant showiness
Reference: Joy in Learning English, pp. 63
Let’s have an example. Infer the meaning of the blended word in this sentence.
 Sarah bought a costume for their cosplay. She is going to act as a princess
for their presentation.
What are the clues from the sentence that can help you infer the meaning of the
word “cosplay”? Well, here are some that you might want to consider.
 Sarah bought a costume for their cosplay. She is going to act as a princess
for their presentation.
So, cosplay simply means a costume play or presentation using costumes.
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Great! Now that you already know about blended words
and how to infer their meanings in a sentence, get ready to
continue your adventure.
Go ahead and conquer the next tasks!
YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS
Activity 1: “Read and Write!”
Read the following sentences and identify the blended words or portmanteau used.
Then, write down the two words that were combined to form the portmanteau.
1. Yesterday I watched a vlog by Mr. Chinky Tan. In his video, he talked about
saving money and managing your time wisely.
2. Ricky’s favourite sport is motocross. Someday he wants to own a nice
motorcycle and use it in the race.
3. If you want a good solution, think smarter and don’t be a chump.
4. We need twelve pairs of spork to complete the eating utensils for the visitors.
5. Miss Universe Catriona Gray was witnessed by her Filipino fans through a
motorcade. Many people waited along the streets just to see her.
Activity 2: “You Complete Me”
Read the following sentences and infer the meaning of the underlined blended word
using the table below. Also, don’t forget to search for clues from the text.
1. The city is now covered with smog because of all the smoke coming from
different cars and vehicles.
2. I wasn’t able to take breakfast because I woke up late. So, I just hurriedly
went to the office and bought rice and chicken for my brunch.
3. Toni immediately reached his camcorder to record his friend’s dance
performance.
4. We saw a helicopter landing on a heliport at an open field.
5. I don’t have enough money to travel so I think I’ll just go on a staycation at
home this summer.
Blended Word
Clues from the text
What I infer the word means
example:
smoke from cars and
vehicles
dark cloud of smoke/
fog mixed with smoke
1. smog
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Congratulations! I’m so glad you accomplished the Discovery
Tasks and I hope you have learned a lot from them.
If you got 7-10 correct answers, great job! If you got 6 and below,
don’t worry. Keep on trying and learning.
Now, it’s time for your last mission! Read my reminders below
about our lesson for today, then go ahead and do the final Task.
LET’S SUM IT UP
Blended words or portmanteau words are formed by joining two words in which
some sounds (phonemes) are blended rather than combined whole.
To infer the meaning of an unfamiliar blended word in a sentence, search for context
clues such as synonyms, antonyms, and other word parts.
YOUR FINAL TASK
Read and understand the following sentences. Infer the meaning of the underlined
blended words. Remember to analyze the sentence carefully and search for context
clues. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Nowadays, so many hi-tech computers are being developed. They have
more advanced features and much more capabilities.
 _____________________________
2. My friend sent me a nice birthday message through messenger. She even put
a smiling face emoticon at the end of her greetings.
 _____________________________
3. Sam went to the hospital to have his urinalysis. The doctor took a sample of
his urine and analyse it at his laboratory.
 ________________________________
4. My grandmother has been diagnosed with diabetes. Thankfully, she received
medicare from our city government. They provided her with free consultation
and medicines.
 ________________________________
5. Ms. Sandy is very workaholic. She teaches our class all day, prepares her
lessons at night, and work an extra job on weekends.
 _____________________________
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YOUR REINFORCER
Activity 1: “Pick Me!”
Here are some of the new blended words you have just learned. Pick 5 words from
the box and use each word in a sentence.
brunch
camcorder
motorcade
staycation
spork
cosplay
heliport
smog
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________
YOUR REFLECTION/S
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Thumbs up to you Brave Learner!
I hope you learned well today. Keep on learning and as
always, see you on our next lesson!
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Answer Key
YOUR READINESS CHECK:
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
INITIAL TASK:
Activity 1: “Perfect Combination”
1. international + network
2. simultaneous + telecast
3. web + blog
4. electric + execute
5. cybernetic + organism
6. blot + botch
DISCOVERY TASKS:
Activity 1: “Read and Write!”
1. vlog (video + log)
2. motocross (motorcycle + cross-country)
3. chump (chunk + lump)
4. spork (spoon + fork)
5. motorcade (moto + cavalcade)
Activity 2: “You Complete Me”
Blended Word
Clues from the text
example:
1. smog
smoke from cars and vehicles
2. brunch
breakfast, rice and chicken
3. camcorder
dark cloud of smoke/
fog mixed with smoke
meal that serves as both
breakfast and lunch
4. heliport
a helicopter is landing on it,
at an open field
a video camera
a small airport for use by
helicopters, a landing and takeoff place for helicopters
5. staycation
don’t have money to travel, at home
spending vacation at home
FINAL TASK:
1. hi-tech
2. emoticon 3. urinalysis 4. medicare 5. workaholic -
to record the dance performance
What I infer the word means
high technology, modern, advanced
an icon that represents emotion or facial expression
chemical analysis of urine
medical care
a person who works a lot
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REFERENCES:
Castillo, K.E., Angeles E.B (2016). Joy in Learning English 5 (pp.63-64). Quezon
City: Vibal Group, Inc.
Detailed Lesson Plan in English 5 (1st Quarter, pp. 120-125). Department of
Education, Region V.
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