Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN
SAMAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IBABA, SAMAL, BATAAN

Samal National High Grade

School: 10
DETAILED School - Main Level:
LESSON Learning
Teacher: Diane Marie B. De Guzman ENGLISH
Area:
PLAN
Teaching Date April 26, 2024
Quarter: 4th
and Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, 100% of the students with at least 75% level of proficiency shall be able to:
a) distinguish technical from operational definitions;
b) appreciate the essence of knowing technical and operational definitions to be used in
research; and
c) write technical definitions through researching from the internet and books.

II. SUBJECT MATTER English 10

Lesson: Technical and Operational Definitions
Lesson Learning Competencies: Give Technical and Operational Definitions. En10v-lla-13.9
Reference/s: Most Essential Learning Skills in English 10- Quarter 4: Week 2
Instructional Materials: Visual Aids, PowerPoint Presentation, and Projector

III. PROCEDURE/LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer

To start our class this afternoon, may I request

everyone to stand for the prayer?

(The students will pray.)

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2. Greetings

Good afternoon, class. Good afternoon, Ma’am.

Before you take your seat, please pick up the trashes

around you and arrange your chairs properly. (The students comply.)

Okay class, you may now take your seat. (The students sit.)

3. Checking of Attendance

Are there any absentees for today?

Class secretary, kindly tell me who is absent today. Ma’am, I’m glad to tell you that there’s no
absent today.

Okay thank you.

For today, the class will be divided into two teams.

Group 1- Bookworms
Group 2- Bibliophile

Each team must abide these Class

Rules (SMART) throughout the whole session
this afternoon.

Everybody, please read.

S- Stay focus
M- Maintain Cleanliness
A- Always be respectful
R- Raise your hand to speak
T- Talk when necessary

Is everybody good now? (The students comply with the rules.)

If that is the case, let us begin. Yes, Ma’am.

B. Review of the Previous Lesson

Before we discuss our new lesson for today, let us

check your understanding on the previous lesson.
This time, this time, I will let you play a game and the
game is called “Froggy Jump”

For the mechanics, the Froggy, the little frog in this

game needs to cross the lily pond and your task is
to help him. All you have to do is guide him to the
correct lily pad by answering the questions provided
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with its correct answers.

Are you ready?

Yes, Ma’am.

Very good! It seems that you have really listened and

understood our discussion last meeting.

Let’s give ourselves an idol clap.

Did you know how to do an idol clap?

No, Ma’am.
(Teacher will demonstrate how to do an idol clap)

Everyone, give ourselves an idol clap.

(Students will do an idol clap)

C. Development of the Lesson/Motivation

Before we begin our formal discussion, let’s have the

activity “What is the word…... That’s the word”. You
just need to answer the questions on the materials
posted on the board and form a word according to its
meaning.

What’s Short word 5 last letters That’s the

the for for word….
word TECNOLOG MECHANICAL
Y
NICAL TECHNICAL
TECH

What’s It is an 6 last That’s the

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the word art form letters for word….

that tells NATIONAL
a story
through
music
and
singing
TIONAL OPERATIONAL
OPERA

What’s To A large group That’s the

the describe of people word….
word meaning with similar
or characteristics
something. and culture

NATION DEFINITION Possible answers:

DEFINE Technical
Operational
Definition

Technical and Operational Definition, Ma’am.

What are the words that formed?

Excellent!

Since we are already done with Technical Terms used

in research, today’s lesson will be about Technical
and Operational Definitions but before we proceed to At the end of the lesson, 100% of the
our discussion, kindly read our objectives for today. students with at least 75% level of proficiency
shall be able to:
(The teacher will present the objectives.)
a) distinguish technical from operational
definitions;
b) appreciate the essence of knowing
technical and operational definitions to be
used in research; and
c) write technical definitions through
researching from the internet and books.
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D. Lesson Proper

Class, our lesson for today is all about “Technical and

Operational Definitions.”

let me present to you a video from a very famous

Indian Movie titled Three Idiots.

Are you familiar with this movie?

No, Ma’am.
If not, then I would highly recommend this one to all
of you since this is very relatable especially for you as
students.

Did you find the video entertaining?

Yes, Ma’am.
What can you infer after watching the video class?
The video shows discrimination of the
teacher towards his student.
Very good!
The video shows a teacher discriminating the two
answers of the students just because the first one did
not answer the intended definition of a “machine”

Do you think what the teacher did to the first student

is right? How can you say so?

No, Ma’am because he embarrassed the

student by calling him an idiot in front of
the class and even throw him a chalk
which is not a nice thing to do as a
teacher.
Precisely!

This time class, I have here lines taken from the

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video specifically the answers of the two students

with their definition about “machine”

Rancho:
A machine is anything that reduces human effort.
Anything that simplifies work, or
saves time, is a machine. It’s a warm day, press a
button, get a blast of air- Fan. Speak to a friend
from miles. The telephone… A Machine! Compute
millions in seconds. The calculator… A machine.

Chatur:
Sir, machines are any combination of bodies so
connected that their relative motions are
constrained and by which means, force and motion
may be transmitted and modified as a screw and its
nut, or a lever arranged to turn about a fulcrum or a
pulley
about its pivot, etc. especially, a construction more or
less complex consisting of a combination of
moving parts, or simple mechanical elements such as
wheels, levers, cams etc.

Now let’s try to analyze their definition.

First, let’s have Chatur’s definition of a machine.

What can you observe from his definition? His definition very lengthy, Ma’am.

Good observation. Chatur’s definition is very

descriptive and lengthy because it tends to describe
how a machine works.

Do you think the definition was based on his own

idea? Yes, or No? No, Ma’am.

You are right! Now, where do you think Chatur's

definition of a "machine" was taken? I believe it was taken from a dictionary,
Ma’am.

Exactly! His definition of a machine was taken from a

reference material for example, a dictionary or book.

In writing a definition, this type of definition is called

Technical Definition.

Would you please read? Technical Definition

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- is a definition in technical
communication which describes or
explain technical terminology.
- It tends to be abstract, conceptual,
and theoretical.
- Describes and explains the meaning of
a word or phrase based on the general
reference and other field of study
resources.
- It is used to introduce the vocabulary
which makes communication in a
particular field to be concise and clear.
- It is usually provided by experts in the
field.

Example:

Thompson and Smith (2018), students with advanced

spelling abilities demonstrate a higher level of
accuracy and fluency in their written compositions.

Now, let us go back to Rancho’s definition of a

“machine”
His definition is based from his observation of
What can you observe from his definition? how a machine functions.

Very good! Yes, Ma’am.

Do you think this definition is his own idea? Yes or
No?

That is correct. Rancho’s definition of a machine is

based on how the machine works and used in a
certain situation.

In technical writing, this type of definition is called

Operational Definition. Operational Definition
- An operational definition is a statement
Would you please read? that describes how a particular variable
is to be measured, or how an object or
condition is to be recognized.
- Operational definitions need to be
concrete, clear and precise so that s
reader knows exactly what to observe.
- Operational definitions tell you what to
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do or what to observe.

Example:
The financial capability of the respondents refers to
their average scores on a 12-item Likert-scale.

In research we use these technical definition and

operational definition to define key terms that
are related to our study. The terminologies that are
not familiar to readers are addressed through defining
them and these definitions are located in a research
paper.
under “Definition of Terms”

To test if you have understood our discussion this

afternoon, let us play a game. This game is called,
“Totoo Ba Grade-10 Daffodil? Or Fake News
Yan”

For the mechanics, I have here statements related to

technical and operational definition. With your
respective teams, all you have to do is to identify if
the statement is correct by raising your “Di yan
Fake News” flag and if the statement is incorrect, Yes, Ma’am.
you have to raise your “Fake News Yan” flag.

This is a team game so the group which garnered the

highest points will be declared as winner.

Are my instructions clear class?

1. A technical definition tells you what to do.

2. A technical definition gives you concrete and
clear descriptions. Possible answer:
3. A technical definition is usually given by
experts in the field which can be cited as 1. Fake News Yan
source. 2. Fake News Yan
4. An operational definition is usually theoretical 3. Di yan Fake News
and conceptual. 4. Fake News Yan
5. An operational definition gives observable and 5. Di yan Fake News.
measurable descriptions.
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E. Application

For the next activity, I have here a video which I

believe could inspire you as a student and as a
Filipino. Please pay close attention to the video as I'll
be hosting an emoji race using your names later on.
The winner will have the opportunity to answer my
questions afterward. So, watch the video attentively.

Am I understood class?
Yes, Ma’am.

Such an inspiring video, right?

Yes, Ma’am.

Okay, stand up Zyrah.

Based on the video, what do you think is the problem
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faced by the main lead/character?

The main character was discriminated because

Great observation! of his clothes and ethnicity.
The man (Norman King) in the video was
discriminated and given funny looks by the people
around him because of how he dressed during the
graduation ceremony.

Do you think it is good to make fun of other people

because of their appearance or simply because they
are different? Why?

No, Ma’am because that is a form of

discrimination. Making fun of people means
you are not respecting them as person which
As a student, what do you think is the best way to is not ethical.
stop this type of discrimination?

By respecting their culture and tradition and

encourage them to be who they are since
most the indigenous groups are starting to
Excellent idea! feel ashamed of their own identity.

Activity 1 (Product/Performance)
For your next activity, you will be working again with
your respective groups. I have here a chart that
contains terms which are related to the video that
you have watched earlier. All you have to do is
browse on the internet and try to research what is
the Technical Definition of these terms.
I will give you 10 minutes for this activity and a 3-
minute presentation with your chosen representative.

You will be guided by these rubrics.

Accuracy- 10 points
Content- 10 points
Mastery of Language (for presentation)- 10
points
Organization- 10 points

(Students will do the activity)

Term to Define Technical Definition

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Discrimination
Bullying
Respect

Wonderful presentations everyone!

Give yourselves an idol clap.

(Students will do an idol clap)

I am now certain that you can now identify what
technical definition is.

This time, I have here two envelops which contain

another set of tasks for you to accomplish. You shall
manage to finish these activities within 3-minutes.

Activity 2 (Differentiated Instructions)

Yellow Team
Task: Answer the following in connection to what we
have discussed earlier.
3 things I have learned
2 things I liked
1 question I want to ask

Blue Team
Task: Create an educational hashtag that promotes
anti-discrimination.
Example: #BlackLivesMatter

(Students will do the activity)

F. Generalization

Recall! “Pick a hole”

1. A technical definition is usually given by

experts in the field which can be cited as
source.
A. True B. False
2. An operational definition gives observable and
measurable descriptions.
A. True B. False
3. A technical definition tells you what to do.
A. True B. False
4. An operational definition is usually theoretical
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and conceptual.
A. True B. False
5. A technical definition gives you concrete and
clear descriptions.
A. True B. False
Answer Key:
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. B

How can these two types of definition help us in

making our research paper?

Ma’am, these two types of definition can be

helpful in our research since these provide
clear, concise and consistent meaning to
terms/variables that otherwise can be
interpreted in different ways.
Do you have any questions?
None, Ma’am.
If none, Let’s have a quiz.
G. Evaluation

To further assess your understanding of our lesson

for today.
I have here printed questionnaires for your short
quiz. Please read the instructions carefully and
answer silently. I will give you 5 minutes to finish this
task.

Directions: Write TD if the definition is technical and

OD if it is operational definition.

1. Intelligence is the person’s score on the

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test.
2. Thirst is a distressful feeling after twenty-four
hours or more without access to water.
3. A virus is a submicroscopic parasitic particle
of a nucleic-acid surrounded by protein that
can only replicate within a host cell.
4. Guilt refers to the score on a self-reported
guilt on a scale of 1-10.
5. Staab (1990) defines a successful whole
language teacher as “an individual who
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creates an exciting print environment and

allows children to engage in meaningful
literacy experiences.”
Answer key:
1. OD
2. OD
3. TD
4. OD
5. TD
H. Assignment

For your assignment, browse on the internet and

research for the meaning of Expanded Definition. Do
this in a ¼ sheet of paper.

Any questions? Clarifications?

None, Ma’am.
If none, then I will dismiss you all for today.

Goodbye 10-Daffodil!
Goodbye, Ma’am Diane.
I. Remediation
REMARKS
REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the formative
assessment
B. No. of learners who require additional
activities/remediation
Prepared by: Checked by:

Diane Marie B. De Guzman Ma. Marilyn S. Balenzoga

Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher