K to 12 Curriculum Guide in ENGLISH

(GRADE 8)

GRADE LEVEL STANDARD: The learner demonstrates communicative competence (and multiliteracies) through his/ her understanding of Afro-Asian Literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Afro-Asian Culture and those of other countries. PERFORMANCE STANDARD CONTENT STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES Listening Comprehension Quarter 1 Quarter 1 The learner demonstrates The learner accurately produces Recognize prosodic features: stress, intonation and pauses serving as carriers of meaning that may aid understanding of the prosodic a schematic diagram to note or interfere in the delivery of the message in stories and informative texts features and non-verbal cues that and give an account of the Note prosodic features (stress, intonation, pauses) and rate of speech as carriers of meaning serve as carriers of meaning when important details in long Recognize changes in meaning signaled by stress, intonation and pauses listening to informative texts and narratives or descriptions Listen to points the speaker emphasizes as signaled by contrastive sentence stress determine how longer narratives to note significant listened to. stress, intonation, phrasing, pacing, tone and non-verbal cues serve as carriers of meaning that may details. aid or interfere in the message of the text listened to Oral Language & Fluency Quarter 1 Quarter 1 The learner demonstrates The learner actively Use appropriate registers to suit the intended audience, and variation in intonation and stress for understanding of how to speak in participates in a conversa-tional emphasis and contrast clear, correct English appropriate dialogue about school/ environl Express feelings & attitudes by utilizing contrastive stress & variations of tone & tempo for a certain situation, purpose and issues or any current social Use stress, intonation, and juncture to signal changes in meaning audience. concerns. Vocabulary Enhancement Quarter 1 Quarter 1 The learner creatively The learner demonstrates Develop strategies for coping with unknown words/ ambiguous sentence structures & discourse produces an e-portfolio of understanding of the strategies for Differentiate between shades of meaning by arranging words in a cline vocabulary illustrating the use coping with the unknown words Guess the meaning of idiomatic expressions by noting keywords in expressions, context of varied strategies. and ambiguous sentence clues, collocations, clusters, etc. structures and discourse to arrive Arrive at the meaning of structurally complex and ambiguous sentences by deleting at meaning. expansions to come up with kernel sentences Reading & Comprehension Quarter 1 Quarter 1 The learner produces a The learner demonstrates Adjust reading speed based on ones purpose for reading and the type of materials read Reading Log showing various understanding of the different Use different reading styles to suit the text and ones purpose for reading entries like the choice of reading reading styles to suit the text and Scan rapidly for sequence signals or connectors as basis for determining the rhetorical organization of materials, the type of reading ones purpose for reading. texts employed, etc. Skim to determine the authors key ideas & purpose by answering questions raised after surveying the text Read closely to select appropriate details from a selection for specific purposes

Literature The learner demonstrates understanding of the different genres through the types contributed by Afro-Asian countries to express appreciation for Afro-Asian heritage. Viewing Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of the different text types and genres of programs viewed to effectively derive information and find meaning in them Writing The learner demonstrates understanding of giving valuable personal info & information on social events and issues by accomplishing different forms to effectively function in school and in community. Grammar Awareness & Structure The learner demonstrates understanding of well-constructed paragraphs using appropriate modes of development &language structures to express ones ideas, needs, feelings and attitudes The learner demonstrates understanding of how language is instrumental in communicating thoughts, and feelings.

Discover literature as a means of understanding the human being & the forces he/she has to contend w/ Discover through literature the symbiotic relationship between man and his environment and the need of the former to protect the latter Demonstrate a heightened sensitivity to others needs for a better understanding of man Discover through lit. the links between ones life & the lives of people throughout the world Highlight the need for a more just and equitable distribution of resources Quarter 1 Quarter 1 The learner produces program Organize information extracted from a program viewed portfolio that monitors his/her Compare and contrast basic genres of programs viewed progress as a viewer (in terms Narrate events logically of interest, preference, & Validate mental images of the information conveyed by a program viewed reflections on individual viewing Respond to questions raised in a program viewed behaviors). Quarter 1 Quarter 1 learner proficiently prepares a brochure Accomplish forms and prepare notices on the dangers of smoking/drugs and other social Write the information asked for in the following forms: issues and concerns. School, bank, survey, evaluation forms; order slips; bills etc L. writes a personal narrative. Write notices (e.g. posters, slogans, advertisements that relate to social events Quarter 1 The learner creatively and proficiently performs in a choral reading of a chosen Afro-Asian poem.
learner creates a blog on the internet on social/economic issues &concerns.

Quarter 1 The learner effectively writes a personal narrative or informative text. The learner proficiently writes a description of a process.

Quarter 1 Uses: varied adjective complementation appropriate idioms, collocations, and fixed expression coordinators & subordinators other appropriate devices for emphasis Formulates: correct complex and compound-complex sentences correct conditional statements appropriate parenthetical expressions meaningful expanded sentence (following balance, parallelism, and modification)

Study Strategies

The learner demonstrates understanding of how to gather data using library and electronic resources to locate information that bring about diversity and/or harmony among Afro Asians through the study of their traditions and beliefs.

Quarter 1 The learner creatively writes an interesting Cultural Report.

Quarter 1 Gather data using library and electronic resources consisting of general references: atlas, periodical index, periodicals and internet sources/ other websites to locate information Use periodical index to locate information in periodicals Gather data using the general references: encyclopedia, dictionary Get and assess current information from newspaper and other print and non-print media

Attitude towards language & literacy: Ask sensible questions on his/her initiative Listening Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding:
on how employing projective listening strategies to descriptive and longer narrative audio texts, helps him to validate information, opinion, or assumption to participate well in specific communicative context . of adjusting listening strategies (marginal, selective, attentive,

Quarter 2 The learner creates an audio video presentation highlighting the core message of a text listened to.
- critical) in relation to the main purpose of listening, ones familiarity with the topic & difficulty of the text describing a process & narrating long stories to suit the listening text& task.

Quarter 2 Employ appropriate listening skills when listening to descriptive and long narrative texts (e. g. making predictions, noting the dramatic effect of sudden twists, etc.) Employ projective listening strategies with longer stories Listen to determine conflicting information aired over the radio and television Listen for clues to determine pictorial representations of what is talked about in a listening text

Oral Language & Fluency The learner demonstrates understanding of the various means on how figurative and academic language can be used in various communication settings. Vocabulary Enhancement The learner demonstrates understanding of the strategies for coping with the unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse to arrive at meaning.

Quarter 2 The learner joins actively in a panel discussion on a current issue or concern.

Quarter 2 The learner creatively prepares a comparative log of academic and figurative language reflected in documents with the same themes. Quarter 2 The learner proficiently uses advanced organizers/

Reading & Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of

Quarter 2 Ask for and give information, and express needs, opinions, feelings, and attitudes explicitly and implicitly in an informative talk Formulate responses to questions noting the types of questions raised (yes-no, wh-questions, alternative, modals, embedded) Make inquiries Give information obtained from mass media: newspapers, radio, television Highlight important points in an informative talk using multi-media resources Quarter 2 Develop strategies for coping with unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse Identify the derivation of words Define words from context and through word analysis (prefix, roots, suffixes) Use collocations of difficult words as aids in unlocking vocabulary Arrive at the meaning of structurally complex and ambiguous sentences by separating kernel sentences from modification structures and expansions Quarter 2 Evaluate content, elements, features, and properties of a reading or viewing selection using a set of criteria developed in consultation (with peers and the teacher)

textual relationships using nonlinear forms and graphics to obtain information from linear and nonlinear texts. Literature The learner demonstrates understanding of how significant human experiences are best captured in various literary forms that inspire humans to bring out the best in them.

illustrations showing textual relationships.

Quarter 2 The learner creatively compiles Afro-Asian literary pieces as accounts of experiential learning.

Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, information maps commonly used in content area texts Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa Explain illustrations from linear to non-linear texts and vice versa Organize information illustrated in tables, graphs and maps Quarter 2 Show understanding and appreciation for the different genres with emphasis on types contributed by Asian countries (i.e. Haiku, Tanka, etc.)
Point out the elements of plays and playlets Determine the macro discourse patterns of essays and the macro discourse signals used to establish meaning relationships in the essay Determine the authors tone and purpose for writing the essay Point out how choice of title, imagery, choice of words, fig. language, etc. contribute to the theme Explain figurative language used Express appreciation for sensory images in literary forms Show understanding of the text by paraphrasing passages

Viewing Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of the different text types and genres of programs viewed to effectively derive information & find meaning in them. Writing The learner demonstrates understanding of the power of language structures and forms in shaping peoples reactions, perceptions, points of view, and beliefs in local, national and global communities.

Quarter 2 The learner effectively writes reactions to movies viewed. (movie review) The learner presents a review of a program viewed. Quarter 2 The learner conducts an opinion poll, interprets, and presents the findings having a local-based or national issue as reference.

Grammar Awareness & Structure The learner demonstrates understanding of how grammatically correct sentences ensure an effective discourse. The learner demonstrates understanding of how the

Quarter 2 The learner composes a meaningful and grammatically correct composition. The learner writes a progress/ interim report of a program or

Quarter 2 Discern positive and negative messages conveyed by a program viewed React appropriately and provide suggestions based on an established fact Decode the meaning of unfamiliar words using structural analysis Follow task- based directions shown after viewing Interpret the big ideas/key concepts implied by the facial expressions of interlocutors Quarter 2 Use non-linear texts and outlines to show relationships between ideas Transcode ideas from texts to concept maps Make a write-up of ideas presented in concept maps Use three-step words, phrasal and sentence outlines to organize ideas Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice versa Employ concept mapping (circle, bubble, linear) as aids in taking down notes &organizing ideas Use outlines to sum up ideas taken from texts Use non-linear text outlines and notes as aids in the preparation of a research paper Quarter 2

knowledge of grammar enables one advocacy to successfully deliver info. Study Strategies Quarter 2 The learner produces The learner research appendices following demonstrates understanding of how the correct citation entries and proper citations of references and format materials used establish the credibility of a report or a research paper. Attitude towards language & literacy: Express a different opinion without being difficult Listening Comprehension Quarter 3 The learner demonstrates The learner proficiently writes understanding in validating an editorial article concerning information, opinions, or assumptions an issue raised by the speaker made by a speaker to arrive at sound in a text listened to. decisions on critical issues.

Quarter 2 Acknowledge citations by preparing the bibliography of the various sources used Observe correct format in bibliographical entries Use writing conventions to indicate acknowledgement of sources

Oral Language & Fluency The learner demonstrates understanding of using turn-taking strategies in extended conversations to effectively convey information.

Quarter 3 The learner proficiently conducts a formal, structured interview of a specific subject.

Quarter 3 Determine the persons being addressed in an informative talk, the objective/s of the speaker and his/her attitude on the issues Use attentive listening strategies with informative texts Note clues and links to show the speakers stand and assumptions Listen for clues and links to show the speakers train of thoughts Determine the stand of the speaker on a given issue Listen to get the different sides of social, moral, & economic issues affecting a community Quarter 3 Use appropriate turn-taking strategies (topic nomination, topic development, topic shift, turn-getting, etc.) in extended conversations Interview persons to get opinions about certain issues Respond orally to ideas and needs expressed in face-to-face interviews in accordance with the intended meaning of the speaker Use communication strategies (e.g. paraphrase, translations, and circumlocution) to repair breakdown in communication

Vocabulary Enhancement The learner demonstrates understanding of the strategies for coping with the unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse to arrive at meaning. Reading & Comprehension

Quarter 3 The learner creatively produces a frequency word list.

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Quarter 3 Develop strategies for coping with unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse Identify the derivation of words Define words from context and through word analysis (prefix, roots, suffixes Use collocations of difficult words as aids in unlocking vocabulary Arrive at the meaning of structurally complex and ambiguous sentences by separating kernel sentences from modification structures and expansions. Quarter 3

 The learner demonstrates understanding of varied reading approaches to make sense and develop appreciation for the different text types.

The learner creatively produces a digital chart of various text types with clickable features.

Utilize varied reading strategies to process information in a text Recognize the propaganda strategies used in advertisements & consider these in formulating hypotheses Distinguish between facts from opinions Use expressions that signal opinions (e.g. seems, as I see it) Note the function of statements made as the text unfolds & use it as a basis for predicting what is to follow Express emotional reactions to what was asserted or expressed in a text Employ approaches best suited to a text Note the functions of statements as they unfold & consider the data that might confirm hypothesis Examine for bias Determine the validity and adequacy of proof statements to support assertions React critically to the devices employed by a writer to achieve his/her purpose

Literature The learner demonstrates understanding of the different genres to heighten literary competence.

Quarter 3 The learner produces a critical review of articles with the same themes but different genres.

Quarter 3 Discover Philippine and Afro Asian literature as a means of expanding experiences and outlook and enhancing worthwhile universal human values Express appreciation for worthwhile Asian traditions and the values they represent Assess the Asian identity as presented in Asian lit. & oneself in the light of what makes one an Asian Identify oneself with other people through literature taking note of cultural differences so as to get to the heart of problems arising from them

Viewing Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of the various analytical & evaluative techniques employed in critical viewing. Writing The learner demonstrates understanding of how to have a good command and facility of the English Language necessary to produce writing in different genres and modes.

Quarter 3 The learner produces a reaction paper to a program viewed. Quarter 3 The learner produces an ejournal of poetry & prose entries with emphasis on content and writing style.

Quarter 3 Analyze the elements that make up reality and fantasy from a program viewed Compare and contrast ones own television-viewing behavior with other viewers viewing behavior Organize an independent and systematic approach in critiquing various reading or viewing selection Quarter 3 Use specific cohesive and literary devices to construct integrative literary and expository reviews, critiques, research reports, and scripts for broadcast communication texts, including screenplays Produce different text types and sub-types: Expand ideas in well-constructed paragraphs observing cohesion, coherence and appropriate modes of paragraph development Give and respond to feedback on ones paper in the revision process: Use grammatical structure and vocabulary needed to effectively emphasize particular points Use appropriate modes of paragraph devt to express ones ideas, needs, feelings and attitudes Use a variety of cohesive devices to make the flow of thoughts smooth and effortless

Grammar Awareness & Structure The learner demonstrates understanding of how the use of Standard English conventions facilitates interaction & transaction. Study Strategies The learner demonstrates understanding of how information gathering skills and data collection strategies ensure quality research

Quarter 3 The learner creatively produces a tourist guide brochure

Write short personal narratives to support an assertion Organize info gathered from primary & secondary sources using a graphic organizer & a topic outline Do self and peer editing using a set of criteria Revise a short personal writing in terms of content, style, & mechanics collaboratively & independently. Quarter 3

Quarter 3 The learner produces a clip report on the various sources of data collected

Quarter 3 Derive information from various text types and sources using the card catalog, vertical file, index, microfiche (microfilm) CD ROM, internet etc. Use locational skills to gather & synthesize information from general & first-hand sources of info Get vital information from various websites Extract accurately the required information from sources read and viewed to reject irrelevant details Quarter 4 Process speech delivered at different rates by making inferences from what was listened to Use syntactic and lexical clues to supply items not listened to Anticipate what is to follow in a text listened to considering the function/s of the statements made Express appreciation for texts orally interpreted noting harmony, unison, and rhythm. Listen to appreciate the tune and the narrative structure of ballads Listen to appreciate harmony, unison, and rhythm in choric interpretations. Quarter 4 Arrive at a consensus on community issues by assessing statements made React to information obtained from talks Interview persons to get their opinions about social issues affecting the community Agree/Disagree with statements, observations and responses made when issues affecting the community Infer the function/s of utterances and respond accordingly taking into account the context of the situation and the tone used

Attitude towards language & literacy: Give credence to well-though out ideas Listening Comprehension Quarter 4 The learner creatively renders a The learner demonstrates choric interpretation of a text understanding of how the listened to orchestration of harmony, unison, rhythm and the structure of narratives and other text types enable him or her to appreciate their richness. Oral Language & Fluency Quarter 4 The learner demonstrates understanding of speech functions The learner competently and forms as indicators of meaning. delivers an informative speech using multi-media resources to highlight important points.

Vocabulary Enhancement The learner demonstrates understanding of the strategies for coping with the unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse to arrive at meaning. Reading & Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of how to abstract information presented in different text types and to note explicit and implicit signals used by the writer.

Quarter 4 The learner proficiently produces a glossary of words related to specific disciplines.

Quarter 4 Develop strategies for coping with unknown words and ambiguous sentence structures and discourse Identify the derivation of words Define words from context and through word analysis (prefix, roots, suffixes) Use collocations of difficult words as aids in unlocking vocabulary Arrive at the meaning of structurally complex and ambiguous sentences by separating kernel sentences from modification structures and expansions

Quarter 4 The learner prepares an abstract of a text read.

Literature The learner demonstrates understanding of how literature mirrors the realities of life and depicts human aspirations. Viewing Comprehension The learner demonstrates understanding of how viewing conventions affect the way viewers grasp, interpret, and evaluate the meaning of a program viewed. Writing learner demonstrates understanding of how to have a good command and facility of the English Language necessary to produce writing in different genres and modes.

Quarter 4 Utilize knowledge of the differences among text types (instructional, explanatory, recount, persuasive, informational and literary) as an aid in processing information in the selection read or viewed Assess the content & function of each statement in a text with a view of determining its information structure Abstract information from the different text types by noting explicit and implicit signals used by the writer Interpret instructions, directions, notices, rules and regulations Locate and synthesize essential information found in any text Distinguish the statement of facts from beliefs. Evaluate the accuracy of the information. Point out relationships between statements. Draw conclusions from the set of details. Distinguish between general and specific statements. Quarter 4 Quarter 4 The learner produces an Point out the role of literature in enabling one to grow in personhood e-literary folio which Discriminate between what is worthwhile and what is not through literature captures significant Distinguish as positive values humility, resourcefulness, self-reliance and the ability to look into human experiences. oneself, and accept ones strengths and weaknesses Quarter 4 The learner puts up a model television production incorporating viewing conventions. Quarter 4 The learner makes a write-up of an interview. Quarter 4 Recognize the principles of lay outing in viewing a material Explore how colors appeal to viewers emotions Identify basic camera angles Ascertain how balance created by symmetry affects visual response to a program viewed Differentiate between vantage points and viewing Quarter 4 Organize ones thoughts and adopt the appropriate writing style in letters, resumes, critiques, etc. using appropriate styles (formal and formal)and audience in mind Employ interactional functions of language in different genres and modes of writing (pen-pal letters, letters of invitation, a yes and no letters, book reviews, interview write-ups, etc.) Write reflections on learning experiences in diary/ journals Write summaries of & reactions to books read

Grammar Awareness & Structure Quarter 4 The learner innovatively The learner demonstrates presents an Ad promoting a understanding of the set of government bill or a city structural rules that govern various ordinance. communication situations. Study Strategies Quarter 4 The learner demonstrates The learner produces a understanding of how the research paper based on employment of study strategies school/ community problem. coupled with research skills lead to a well-written paper Attitude towards language & literacy: Set new goals for learning on the basis of self- assessment made (subsumed in all domains)

Employ varied strategies (condensing, deleting, combining, embedding) to summarize materials read Show respect for intellectual property rights by acknowledging citations made Acknowledge citations by indicating in a bibliography sources used Use in-text citation Use writing conventions to indicate acknowledgement of resources Use quotation marks or hanging indentations for direct quotes Arrange bibliographic entries of text cited from books and periodicals Quarter 4

Quarter 4 Use multi step word and phrasal outlines to organize ideas Engage in systematic conduct of a research by going through series of processes Organize logically information gathered Apply the correct treatment of data and the soundness of research conclusion.