PROJECT LIKHA Subject/Grade Level: English 8

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UNLOCKING UNFAMILIAR WORDS

A basic strategy for unlocking the meaning of an unfamiliar word is to search the context of the sentence in which a
new word appears for clues. Sometimes this can be easy to do because the author may have provided a definition or a
synonym right there next to or near a term that you can use to unlock its meaning.

A. STARTER
Directions: Match the words in the middle to their meanings found in the circles. Draw a line to connect them.

(n.) (n.)
a. Amenities
place b. Outbreak bullet
c. Ammunition
d. Site
e. Renovated

(n.)
occurrence

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Competency: Use appropriate strategies for unlocking unfamiliar words. Vocabulary Development – EN8V-IIId-25
PROJECT LIKHA Subject/Grade Level: English 8
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PINAGLABANAN SHRINE
Jorge G. Ulanday

The Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine Its statue called “Spirit of Pinaglabanan”

The Site of the First Battle of Katipunan The lifeblood of the Pinaglabanan
Known for its armory of the Spanish army An image of struggle of our forefathers
And water distribution facility. Who won against the Spanish invaders.

Bright orange and red fire trees there are waving It’s the great work of Eduardo Castrillo
Give you a heavenly feeling A commemoration to the heroism of our Katipuneros
Birds tweeting, crickets chirping, The heroes who did not show dread
Symphonies to the ears playing. Like brave knights in a battlefield.

B. TAKE OFF

Directions: Encircle the letter of the word that can replace the word in bold in each sentence.
1. The Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine
The Site of the First Battle of Katipunan
A. Church B. Monument C. Palace D. School

2. Known for its armory of the Spanish army

And water distribution facility.
A. Arsenal B. Basement C. Facility D. Tanks

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3. Its statue called “Spirit of Pinaglabanan”

The lifeblood of the Pinaglabanan
A. Cell B. Core C. Demand D. Dream

4. It’s the great work of Eduardo Castrillo

A commemoration to the heroism of our Katipuneros
A. Cry B. Festivity C. Treat D. Tribute

5. The heroes who did not show dread

Like brave knights in a battlefield
A. Joy B. Sarcasm C. Terror D. Trial

A Hidden Gem In An Old Garage In San Juan

By Gene Gonzalez
I have been a resident of San Juan for the past 28 years, enjoying hidden gems that supply treasure to every San Juañero’s food bank—
his stomach. Such places like Aling Banang’s, Benson’s Barbecue, Tita Lulu’s Pancit Malabon, Big Scoop, Alan’s Makihan, and Charlie
Wanton Special, are all institutions and though not well-known, have been well-patronized by the residents for generations. I thought I had
unearthed all that’s discoverable, until my new assistant Joan Orquita, told me about a place she frequented while growing up. Tucked away on
a side street, is a house where the garage gets converted into a restaurant called Greyson’s. It’s been around for over two decades.
I like the outdoor stir-fry burners with the cocky poised cooks ready to stir-fry a bunch of noodles. They take the pancit from huge plastic
bags hanging from the rafters of the garage ceiling. This gives the place a daipai dong (open-air food stall in Hong Kong) vibe.
The menu reads like a novel, I guess remnants of an age of varied and several choices. Distilling my favorites required me to come back
a number of times. What a task! The wait staff make eating here feel like being with family. They are casual and friendly, but still professional to
the diner and customer.
If one does not like fried items, a great alternative is the steamed ginger chicken served with a ginger chive sauce. Similarly, those who
like rice toppings, there’s this ultra-moist steamed chicken morsels with slices of Chinese mushrooms in a tasty sauce.
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Order any pancit or stir-fried noodle dish whether you are a purist and want only one kind of noodle like bihon, canton, miki, or like to
combine. The noodles are cooked home-style to a dark soya tint, and given a tasty touch of crispy morsels of pork belly, and some extra fat from
the rendering of the pork lard.
Since it’s a family-oriented place, for beverages, I saw a lot of people having lemon cucumber made, and milk tea with sago cooked in
caramel. A homey, or rather, a home sweet home touch to end the meal.
http://www.mbites.ph/2019/08/03/a-hidden-gem-in-an-old-garage-in-san-juan/

C. FLY HIGH
Directions: Look for the word from the passage above that means:
_______________ 1. concealed; secreted
_______________ 2. visited; patronized
_______________ 3. substitute
_______________ 4. delicious; flavorsome
_______________ 5. drinks; brews

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ANSWER KEY

UNLOCKING UNFAMILIAR WORDS

A. STARTER B. TAKE OFF C. FLY HIGH

1. Amenities - facilities 1. B 1. hidden

2. Outbreak - occurrence 2. A 2. frequented
3. Ammunition - bullets 3. B 3. alternative
4. Site - place 4. D 4. tasty
5. Renovated - restored 5. C 5. beverages

Prepared by:
JORGE G. ULANDAY
Teacher II, SJNHS

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Competency: Use appropriate strategies for unlocking unfamiliar words. Vocabulary Development – EN8V-IIId-25