Mother Tongue

Key Stage Standard

By the end of Grade III, pupils will enjoy communicating in their first language on a variety of topics for different purposes
and audiences, use expanding vocabulary and correct language structures, read texts with understanding, and compose
their own stories.
Grade Level Standard

Kindergarten

The learner demonstrates knowledge and skill in listening and communicating their first language using appropriate simple
vocabulary in a variety of simple topics for different purposes and audiences.

DOMAIN

CONTENT
STANDARD

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD

COMPETENCIES

CODE

Readiness Skills
1. Auditory
Perception
and
Discriminati
on

2. Visual
Perception
and
Discriminati
on

The pupil uses his

ability to listen in
order to perceive and
discriminate the
different sounds
around him

The pupil uses his

ability to observe in
order to perceive and
discriminate the
different people and
things that he sees

MTKAPD1.1 Identify familiar

sounds in the environment
MTKAPD1.2 Identify the sounds of
familiar animals/pets
MTKAPD1.3 Identify the source of
sounds
(who/whats producing and the
direction where it is coming from)
MTKAPD2.1 Differentiates a soft
from a loud sound
MTKAPD3.1Tell Tell if the sound is
loud or soft; high or low
MTKVPD1.1Tell which
objects/pictures are the same
(same color, shape, size, direction,
internal details)
MTKVPD1.2Tell Tell which object is
different from a group and explain

MTKAPD1.1
MTKAPD1.2
MTKAPD1.3

MTKAPD2.1
MTKAPD3.1
MTKVPD1.1
MTKVPD1.2
MTKVPD1.3

MATERIALS

around him

3. Oral
Language

The pupil
demonstrates skills
in using spoken
languages
appropriately

The pupil confidently

express his/her
feelings and ideas in
words that fit together
in thought

why
MTKVPD1.3 Tell which two letters
are the same.
MTKVPD1.4Tell which two words in
a group are the same.
MTKVPD2.1 Identify the letter that
is different in a group
MTKVPD2.2 Identify the word that
is different in a group
MTKVPD1.5 Tell the missing parts
in objects/pictures
MTKVPD2.3 Identify which does
not belong in a given set of objects,
pictures, symbols (letters,
numbers, words)
MTKOL1.1 Say something about
himself/herself (I am ________.
MTKOL3.1 Use polite greetings and
courteous expressions in
appropriate situations

Good Morning/Afternoon

Thank You/Youre Welcome

Excuse Me/Im Sorry

Please./May I..
MTKOL4.2 Recite rhymes, poems
and sings simple jingles/songs in
the mother tongue, Filipino or
English
MTKOL4.1 Recite and sing in group
familiar rhymes, and songs.
MTKOL1.1 Talk about oneself

Says his/her full name, age

and where he/she lives;
MTKOL1.1.1 Talk about ones
personal experiences
Narrates events of the day

MTKVPD1.4
MTKVPD2.1
MTKVPD2.2
MTKVPD1.5
MTKVPD2.3

MTKOL1.1
MTKOL3.1

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MTKOL4.1
MTKOL1.1
MTKOL1.1.1
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4. Phonologic
al
Awareness

MTKOL9.1 Tells the names of the

days of the week
MTKOL2.1 Orally communicate
basic needs.
MTKOL3.1 Give simple directions
MTKOL1.2 Talk about others
Says the names and gender
of family members;

know concept of age (e.g.

big brother/ oldest brother;
baby sister/littlest sister)
MTKOL1.3 Talk about the pictures
presented
MTKOL10.1 Relate ones own
stories about the pictures
presented.
MTKOL1.4 Talk about things using
various appropriate descriptive
words
MTKOL11.1 Express easily
thoughts, feelings, fears, ideas,
wishes and dreams
MTKOL12.1 Asks and answers
questions
( who, what, where, when, why
as maybe appropriate)
MTKOL13.1 Make comments
related to a topic of discussion
MTKOL14.1 Participate actively in a
dialogue or conversation of familiar
topics
MTKPA1.1Identify rhyming words

in rhymes, poems, jingles, songs,

etc.
MTKOL2.1 Tell whether a pair or
set of words rhyme
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MTKOL3.1
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MTKOL1.4
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MTKOL12.1
MTKOL13.1
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MTKPA1.2

MTKPA1.2 Identify whether or not

two words begin with the same
sound
MTKPA3.1 Select from 3 words
those that begin with the same
sound,
1. Identify the sound of a letter
2. MTKPA1.3 Identify several words
that begin with the same sound as a
given word or name
MTKPA1.1.1 Tell the number of

MTKPA3.1
MTKPA1.3
MTKPA1.1.1

syllables in words
5. Book and
Print
Awarenes
s

6. Alphabet
Knowledge

The pupil
demonstrates basic
skills in using/reading
a book

The pupil
demonstrates
understanding of
alphabet knowledge

The pupil appreciates

and develops love for
reading by knowing
how to use a book
properly

The pupils applies

knowledge of the
alphabet in basic pre
reading activities
(identifying letter
names and sounds)

MTKBPK1.1 Hold the book right

side up
MTKBPK2.1 Identify parts of a book
(front and back cover, and its pages)
MTKBPK3.1 Talk about the pictures
on the book cover
MTKBPK4.1 Tell what an author
does.
MTKBPK5.1 Flip pages of the book
sequentially from the front to the
back
MTKBPK4.1 Tell that the left page
is read before the right page
MTKBPK5.1 Begins to learn that
print is read from left to right, top to
bottom
MTKBPK6.1 Point to the first part
of story.
MTKPWR5.1 Name the letters of
the alphabet
MTKPWR1.1 Give the sound of
each letter
MTKPWR4.1 Match letter sound to
letter form
MTKPWR4.1 Match upper and

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MTKBPK3.1
MTKBPK4.1
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7. Handwritin
g

8. Vocabulary
Developm
ent

9. Listening
Comprehe
nsion

The pupil
demonstrates
understanding on
basic writing skills

The pupil writes upper

and lower case letters
using correct strokes
and comfortable pencil
grip

The pupil uses varied

spoken vocabulary to
converse with peers
and adults

lower case letters

MTKPWR1.1 Give the beginning
sound/letter of the name of pictures
MTKPWR8.1 Differentiate
individual letters from a word
MTKPWR1.1.1 Holds a pencil with
a comfortable tripod grasp
MTKPWR3.1 Write the letters of
the alphabet with
straight lines
combination of straight and
slanting lines
combination of straight and
curved lines
rounded strokes with loopes
MTKPWR3.2 Write his/her own
name
MTKVCD2.1 Give the names of
objects/things inside the room
MTKVCD2.2 Give the names of
family members
MTKVCD4.1 Name common
objects/things in the environment
MTKVCD2.3 Give the name of
objects whose names begin with
a particular letter of the alphabet
MTKVCD2.7 Give the synonyms
and antonyms of given words.
MTKLC1.1.1 Listen attentively to
stories
MTKLC9 Recall details of the story
a. the characters
b. when and where the story
happened
c. the events in the story

MTKPWR1.1
MTKPWR8.1
MTKPWR1.1.1
MTKPWR3.1

MTKPWR3.2
MTKVCD2.1
MTKVCD2.2
MTKVCD4.1
MTKVCD2.3

MTKVCD2.7
MTKLC1.1.1
MTKLC9

MTKLC6 Talk about the characters

and events in storybooks
MTKLC7 Relate events in books to
personal experiences
MTKLC8 Retell the story, stating
the setting, characters and
important events
MTKLC4.1 Give the correct
sequence of three events in a story
orally and/or through drawing
MTKLC5Infer character feelings and
traits in a story read.
MTKLC6Identify cause and/or effect
of events in a story read.
MTKLC5.1 Predict what might
happen next in the story heard
Grade Level Standard

MTKLC6
MTKLC7
MTKLC8

MTKLC4.1
MTKLC5

MTKLC6
MTKLC5.1

Grade I

The learner demonstrates knowledge and skills in listening and communicating about familiar topics, uses basic vocabulary,
reads and writes independently in meaningful contexts, and appreciates his/her culture.

DOMAIN
Oral
Language
(OL)

CONTENT
STANDARD
The learner
manifests beginning
oral language skills
to communicate in
different contexts.

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
The learner uses
beginning oral
language skills to
communicate personal
experiences, ideas,
and feelings in
different contexts.

COMPETENCIES
Q1
MT1OLIa-j1.1Talk about oneself
and ones personal experiences
(family, pet, favorite food)
MT1OLId-e2.1Orally communicate
basic needs.
MT1OLIb-c3.1Use common
expressions and polite greetings.
MT1OLIc-j1.2Talk about pictures
presented using appropriate local

CODE
MT1OLIa-j1.1
MT1OLId-e2.1
MT1OLIb-c3.1
MT1OLIc-j1.2

MATERIALS
Will work on
grades 1 and
2
See grade 3
bellow - done

terminologies with ease and

confidence.
- Animals
- Common objects
- Musical instruments
- Family/People
MT1Olb-j4.1Recite and sing in

groups familiar rhymes and

songs.
MT1OLIc-d4.2Recite and sing
individually, with ease and
confidence, songs, poems,
chants, and riddles.
MT1OLIe-j5.1Listen and respond
to others in oral conversation.
MT1OLIe-j5.1Participate actively
during story reading by making
comments and asking questions.
Q2
MT1OLIIa-j1.3 Talk about oneself

and ones personal experiences

(friends, favorite toys)
MT1OLIIa-j5.1 Listen and respond
to others in oral conversation.
MT1OLIIb-c3.1 Use common
expressions and polite greetings.
MT1OLIIa-j6.1 Participate
actively during story reading by
making comments and asking
questions.
MT1OLIIc-d4.2 Recite and sing
individually, with ease and
confidence, songs, poems,
chants, and riddles .
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MT1OLIIa-j7.1 Supply rhyming

words to complete a rhyme,

poem, and song.

MT1OLII-j8.1Respond to text
(legends, fables, poems.) through
dramatization.

Q3
MT1OLIIIa-j6.2 Participate

actively in class discussions on

familiar topics.
MT1OLIIIa-j1.3 Talk about family,
friends, and school using
descriptive words.
MT1OLIIIc-d4.2 Recite and sing
individually, with ease and
confidence, songs, poems,
chants, and riddles.
MT1OLIIIa-j9.1 Tell/retell legends,
fables, and jokes
MT1OLIIIe-j5.1 Listen and
respond to others in oral
conversation.
MT1OLIIIh-j6.1 Participate actively
during story reading by making
comments and asking questions.
Q4
MT1OLIVa-j6.2 Participate

actively in class discussions on

familiar topics.
MT1OLIVa-j1.3 Talk about family,
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MT1OLIIIcd4.2

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friends, and school using

descriptive words.
MT1OLIVc-d4.2 Recite and sing
individually, with ease and
confidence, songs, poems,
chants, and riddles .
MT1OLIVa-j9.1 Tell/retell legends,
fables, and jokes.
MT1OLIVe-j5.1 Listen and
respond to others in oral
conversation.

Phonological
Awareness
(PA)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding that
words are made up
of sounds and
syllables.

The learner will use

knowledge of
phonological skills to
discriminate and
manipulate sound
patterns.

MT1OLIVh-j6.1 Participate actively

during story reading by making
comments and asking questions.
Q1
MT1OLIb-j1.1 Identify rhyming

words in nursery rhymes, songs,

jingles, poems, and chants.
MT1OLIb-j2.1 Tell whether a
given pair of word rhyme.
MT1Old-j3.1 Orally segment a
two - three syllable word into its
syllabic parts.
MT1OLIc-j4.1 Say the new
spoken word when two or more
sounds are put together.
MT1OLId-j4.2 Say the new
spoken word when two or more
syllables are put together.
MT1PAIe-j5.1 Isolate and
pronounce the beginning and
ending sounds of given words.
MT1PAh-j6.1 Add or substitute
individual sounds in simple words
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to make new words.

Book and
Print
Knowledge
(BPK)

Phonics and
Word
Recognition
(PWR)
*Alphabet
Knowledge,
Spelling and
Handwriting
are subsumed
under this
domain.

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of the
basic features of a
book and how print
works, as a
prerequisite for
reading.

The learner
demonstrates
knowledge of the
alphabet and
decoding to read,
write and spell words
correctly.

The learner
demonstrates
knowledge and
understanding of the
organization and basic
features of print.

Q1
MT1BPKIa-c1.1 Use the terms
referring to conventions of print:
- front and back cover
- beginning, ending, title page
- author and illustrator
MT1BPKId-f2.1 Follow words

from left to right, top to bottom

and page by page.
MT1BPKIg-j3.1 Recognize that
spoken words are represented in
written language by specific
sequences of letters.
The learner applies
grade level phonics
and word analysis
skills in reading,
writing and spelling
words.

Q1
MT1PWRIb-j1.1 Give the name

and sound of each letter

MT1PWRIb-j2.1 Identify upper
and lower case letters.
MT1PWRIb-j3.1 Write the upper
and lower case letters legibly,
observing proper sequence of
strokes.
MT1PWRIb-j1.2 Give the

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MT1BPKIdf2.1
MT1BPKIg-j3.1

MT1PWRIbj1.1
MT1PWRIbj2.1
MT1PWRIbj3.1

beginning letter/sound of the

MT1PWRIbname of each picture.
j1.2
MT1PWRIb-j4.1 Match words with
pictures and objects.
MT1PWRIc-j5.1 Blend specific
letters to form syllables and words.
MT1PWRIe-j6.1 Spell and write
correctly grade one level words

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consisting of letters already learned.

j5.1
MT1PWRIej6.1

Q2
MT1PWRIIa-j1.1 Give the name

and sound of each letter.

MT1PWRIIa-j2.1 Identify upper
and lower case letters.

MT1PWRIIa-j3.1 Write the upper

and lower case letters legibly,
observing proper sequence of
strokes.
MT1PWRIIa-j1.2 Give the

beginning letter/sound of the

name of each picture.
MT1PWRIIa-j4.1 Match words
with pictures and objects.
MT1PWRIIa-j5.1 Blend specific
letters to form syllables and
words.
MT1PWRIIf-j6.1 Spell and write
correctly grade one level words
consisting of letters already
learned.
Q3
MT1PWRIIIa-j7.1 Read sight words
listed in Appendix ___.
MT1PWRIIIa-j6.2 Spell and write
grade one level words consisting of
letters already learned.
MT1PWRIIIa-d3.2 Write syllables,

words, phrases, and simple

sentences correctly.
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MT1PWRIIIe-j3.3 Write words,

phrases, and simple sentences with
proper spacing, punctuation and
capitalization when applicable.
MT1PWRIIIf-j7.2 Read words,
phrases, sentences, and/ or short
stories.
MT1PWRIIIf-j8.1 Observe proper
mechanics (punctuation marks,
capitalization, proper spacing
between words, indentions, and
format) when copying/writing words,
phrases, sentences, and short
paragraphs
Q4
MT1PWRIVa-j7.1 Read sight words
listed in Appendix ___.
MT1PWRIVa-j7.2.1 Read phrases,
sentences, and/ or short stories.
MT1PWRIVa-j6.2 Spell correctly
grade one level words consisting of
letters already learned.
MT1PWRIVa-j3.2.1 Write phrases,

and simple sentences correctly.

Fluency
(F)

The learner
demonstrates the
ability to read grade
one level text with
sufficient accuracy,

The learner reads with

sufficient speed,
accuracy, and proper
expression in reading
grade level text.

MT1PWRIVa-j8.1 Observe proper

mechanics (punctuation marks,
capitalization, proper spacing
between words, indentions, and
format) when copying/writing words,
phrases, sentences, and short
paragraphs.
Q1
MT1FIc-IVa-j1.1 Read Grade 1

level words, phrases and

sentences with appropriate speed
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speed, and
expression to
support
comprehension.

and accuracy.

Q2
MT1FIIa-j1.2 Read grade 1 level
words, phrases or sentences with
appropriate speed, accuracy, and
proper expression.
Q3
MT1FIII-IVa-j1.3 Read grade 1
level words, phrases, sentences, and
short paragraph/story with proper
expression.
MT1FIII-IVa-j1.4 Read grade 1
level texts with an accuracy rate of
95 100%
Q4
MT1FIII-IVa-j1.3 Read grade 1
level words, phrases, sentences,
paragraph/story with proper
expression.
MT1FIII-IVa-j1.4 Read grade 1
level texts with an accuracy rate of
95 100%
Composing
(C)

The learner
demonstrates
the ability to
formulate ideas into
sentences or longer
texts using
developmental and
conventional
spelling.

The learner uses basic

knowledge and skills
to write clear,
coherent sentences,
and simple
paragraphs based on
a variety of stimulus
materials.

Q1
MT1CIb-f1.1 Express ideas through
a variety of symbols (e.g. drawings
and invented spelling)
MT1CIg-j1.2 Express ideas through
words or phrases, using both
invented and conventional spelling.*

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Q2
MT1CIIa-j1.2 Express ideas through
words or phrases, using both
invented and conventional spelling.*
Q3
MT1CIIIa-e1.3 Express ideas

through phrases, sentences or

longer texts using both invented
and conventional spelling.
MT1CIIIf-j2.1 Write sentences or
longer texts with proper
punctuation, spacing, and
capitalization.
Q4
MT1CIVa-j1.3 Express ideas

through phrases, sentences or

longer texts using both invented
and conventional spelling.

Grammar
Awareness
(GA)

The learner
demonstrates
awareness of
language grammar
and usage when
speaking and/or
writing.

The learner speaks

and/or writes correctly
for different purposes
using the basic
grammar of the
language.

MT1CIVa-j2.1 Write sentences or

longer texts with proper
punctuation, spacing, and
capitalization.
Q1
MT1GAIa-e1.1 Use appropriate

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MT1CIIIa-e1.3

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MT1CIVa-j1.3

MT1CIVa-j2.1

MT1GAIa-e1.1

expressions orally to introduce:

a. Oneself
b. Family
c. Friends
d. Others
MT1GAIe-f2.1 Identify naming

MT1GAIe-f2.1

words (persons, places, things,

animals)
a. common and proper
b. noun markers

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MT1GAIg-1h.2 Use naming words

in sentences

a. common and proper

b. noun markers
MT1GAIi-j3.1 Classify naming
words into persons, places, animals,
and things, etc.
Q2
MT1GAIIa-d2.2 Identify pronouns:
a. personal
b. possessive
MT1GAIIe-f1.3 Use the correct

pronouns in place of naming

words in sentences

a. personal
b. possessive
MT1GAIIg-h1.3.1 Use
demonstrative pronouns in
sentences.
MT1GAIIi-j2.2.1 Identify pronouns
with contractions.* (Siyay,
Tayoy . . .)
Q3
MT1GAIIi-j2.2.1 Identify action
words in oral and written exercises
MT1GAIIIc-e2.3.1 Identify the
tense of the action word in the
sentence
MT1GAIIIf-h1.4 Use the correct
tense and time signal of an action
word in a sentence.
MT1GAIIIi-j1.4.1 Use action words
to give simple two to three-step
directions.
Q4

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MT1GAIVa-d2.4 Identify

describing words that refer to

color, size, shape, texture,
temperature and feelings in
sentences.
MT1GAIVe-g1.5 Use describing
words in sentences.

MT1GAIVh-j4.1 Give the synonyms

and antonyms of describing words.
Vocabulary
and Concept
Development
(VCD)

The learner
demonstrates
developing
knowledge and use
of appropriate grade
level vocabulary and
concepts.

The learner uses

developing vocabulary
in both oral and
written form.

Q1
MT1VCDIa-j1.1 Use vocabulary
referring to:
- People (Self, Family, Friends)
- Animals
- Objects
- Musical Instruments
- Environment
MT1VCDIb-j2.1 Give meanings of
words through:
a. realia
b. picture clues
c. actions or gestures
Q2
MT1VCDIIa-e1.1 Use vocabulary
referring to:
People (Self, Family,
Friends)
Animals
Objects
Musical Instruments
Environment
MT1VCDIIa-j2.1 Give meanings of
words through:
a. realia
b. picture clues

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c. actions or gestures
d. context clues*

Listening
Comprehensi
on
(LC)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
grade level narrative
and informational
text.

The learner
comprehends and
appreciates grade
level narrative and
informational texts

Q3
MT1VCDIIIa-j2.1.1 Give meanings
of words through:
a. picture clues
b. context clues*
MT1VCDIIIa-j1.2 Use words to
describe concrete experiences. *
MT1VCDIIIa-j3.1 Identify and use
synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
(when applicable) and words with
multiple meanings correctly. *
Q4
MT1VCDIVa-j2.1.1 Give meanings
of words through:
a. picture clues
b. context clues*
MT1VCDIVa-j3.1 Identify, give the
meaning of, and use compound
words in sentences.
MT1VCDIVa-j3.2 Identify and use
synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
(when applicable) and words with
multiple meanings correctly. *
Q1
MT1LCIb1.1 Note important

MT1VCDIIIaj2.1.1
MT1VCDIIIaj1.2
MT1VCDIIIaj3.1
MT1VCDIVaj2.1.1
MT1VCDIVaj3.1
MT1VCDIVaj3.2
MT1LCIb1.1

details in grade level narrative

texts listened to:
1. character
2. setting
3. events
MT1LCIc-d2.1 Give the correct

sequence of three events in a

story listened to.
MT1LCIe-f3.1 Infer the character
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MT1LCIe-f3.1
MT1LCIg4.1

feelings and traits in a story

listened to.
MT1LCIg4.1 Identify the speaker
in the story or poem listened to.
MT1LCIh-i5.1 Predict possible
ending of a story listened to.
MT1LCIh-j6.1 Relate story events
to ones experience
Q2
MT1LCIIa1.1 Note important

MT1LCIh-i5.1
MT1LCIh-j6.1

MT1LCIIa1.1

details in grade level narrative

texts listened to:

a. character
b. setting
c. events
MT1LCIIa-b2.1 Give the correct

sequence of three events in a

story listened to.
MT1LCIIc-d4.2 Identify cause
and/or effect of events in a story
listened to.

MT1LCIIe5.1 Predict possible

ending of a story listened to.
MT1LCIIf-g4.3 Identify the problem
and solution in the story read.
MT1LCIIh-j7.1 Discuss, illustrate,
dramatize specific events in a story
read.
MT1LCIIh-j8.1 Retell a story read.
Q3
MT1LCIIIa-b1.2 Note important

details in grade level literary and

informational texts listened to.
MT1LCIIIc-d9.1 Sequence events
in an informational text when
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MT1LCIIa-b2.1
MT1LCIIc-d4.2
MT1LCIIe5.1
MT1LCIIf-g4.3
MT1LCIIh-j7.1
MT1LCIIh-j8.1

MT1LCIIIab1.2
MT1LCIIIcd9.1

appropriate.
MT1LCIIIe3.2 Infer important

details from an informational

text.
MT1LCIIIf9.1 Give ones reaction
to an event or issues listened to.
MT1LCIIIg4.3 Identify the
problem and solution in the story
read.
MT1LCIIIh-j10.1 Respond to an
informational text through
discussions, illustrations, songs,
dramatization and art listened to.
MT1LCIIIh-j8.2 Retell literary and
information texts appropriate to
the grade level listened to.
Q4
MT1LCIVa-b1.2 Note important

details in grade level literary and

informational texts listened to.
MT1LCIVc-d9.1 Sequence events
in an informational text when
appropriate.
MT1LCIVe3.2 Infer important
details from an informational
text.
MT1LCIVf9.1 Give ones reaction
to an event or issues listened to.
MT1LCIVg4.3 Identify the
problem and solution in the story
read.
MT1LCIVh-j10.1 Respond to an
informational text through
discussions, illustrations, songs,
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MT1LCIIIe3.2
MT1LCIIIf9.1
MT1LCIIIg4.3
MT1LCIIIhj10.1
MT1LCIIIh-j8.2

MT1LCIVab1.2
MT1LCIVcd9.1
MT1LCIVe3.2
MT1LCIVf9.1
MT1LCIVg4.3
MT1LCIVhj10.1

dramatization and art listened to.

MT1LCIIIh-j8.2 Retell literary and
information texts appropriate to
the grade level listened to.
Reading
Comprehensi
on
(RC)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
grade level narrative
and informational
texts.

The learner uses

literary and narrative
texts to develop
comprehension and
appreciation of grade
level appropriate
reading materials.

Q3
MT1RCIIIa1.1 Note important

MT1LCIIIh-j8.2

MT1RCIIIa1.1

details in grade level narrative

texts read:

a. character
b. setting
c. events
MT1RCIIIb-c2.1 Give the correct

sequence of three events in a

story read.
MT1RCIIId3.1 Infer the character
feelings and traits in a story read.
MT1RCIIIe4.1 Identify the
speaker in the story or poem
read.
MT1RCIIIf-5.1 Relate story events
to ones experience.
MT1RCIIIg-h6.1 Predict possible
ending of a story read.
MT1RCIIIi-j7.1 Give ones

MT1RCIIIbc2.1
MT1RCIIId3.1
MT1RCIIIe4.1
MT1RCIIIf-5.1
MT1RCIIIgh6.1
MT1RCIIIi-j7.1

reaction to an event or issues

listened to.
Q4
MT1RCIVa1.2 Note important

details in grade level literary and

informational texts read.
MT1RCIVb-c8.1 Sequence events
in an informational texts read.
MT1RCIVd3.2 Infer important
details from informational texts.
MT1RCIVd5.2 Relate events to

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MT1RCIVd3.2

ones experience
MT1RCIIe-f7.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issues
read.
MT1RCIVg-h4.2 Identify cause
and/or effect of events in a texts
read.
MT1RCIVi-j4.3 Identify the
problem and solution in the texts
read.
Attitude
Towards
Reading
(ATR)

Study Skill

The learner
demonstrates
positive attitudes
towards language,
literacy and
literature.

The learner

The learner values

reading and writing as
communicative
activities.

The learner listens,

Q1
MT1ATRIb-j1.1 Listen attentively
and react positively during story
reading.
MT1ATRIa-j2.1 Browse books read
to them.
MT1ATRIb-j3.1 Request more
stories to be read to them.
Q2
MT1ATRIIa-j1.1 Listen attentively
and react positively during story
reading.
MT1ATRIIa-j2.1 Browse books read
to them.
MT1ATRIIa-j3.1 Request more
stories to be read to them.
Q3
MT1ATRIIIa-j4.1 Show interest in
texts by browsing/reading available
print materials.
Q4
MT1ATRIVa-j4.1 Show interest in
texts by browsing/reading available
print materials.
Q1

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MT1RCIVd5.2
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MT1RCIVgh4.2
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MT1ATRIb-j1.1
MT1ATRIa-j2.1
MT1ATRIb-j3.1

MT1ATRIIaj1.1
MT1ATRIIaj2.1
MT1ATRIIaj3.1
MT1ATRIIIaj4.1
MT1ATRIVaj4.1

(SS)

demonstrates basic
knowledge and skills
to listen, read, and
write for specific
purposes.

reads, and writes for

specific purpose.

MT1SSIc-f1.1 Follow simple one to

three-step oral directions.
MT1SSIg-j2.1 Write basic
information about self (name grade
level, section)
Q2
MT1SSIIa-e3.1 Interpret a map of
the classroom/school.
MT1SSIIf-j4.1 Get information from
simple environmental prints.
Q3
MT1SSIIIa-c5.1 Interpret a
pictograph.
MT1SSIIId-f6.1 Follow 2 3 step
written directions.
MT1SSIIIg-j7.1 Read labels in an
illustration.
Q4
MT1SSIVa-e4.2 Get information
from a simple bar graph.
MT1SSIVf-j4.3 Get information
such as title of a selection and/or
pages from the table of contents.

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MT1SSIg-j2.1

MT1SSIIa-e3.1
MT1SSIIf-j4.1
MT1SSIIIac5.1
MT1SSIIId-f6.1
MT1SSIIIg-j7.1

MT1SSIVae4.2
MT1SSIVf-j4.3

MOTHER TONGUE CURRICULUM

GRADE II
Grade Level Standard

The learner demonstrates communication skills in talking about familiar and non-familiar topics using his expanding
vocabulary, shows understanding of spoken language in different contexts using both verbal and non-verbal cues,
understands and uses correctly vocabulary and language structures, appreciates the cultural aspects of the language, and
reads and writes literary and informational texts.
DOMAIN
Oral
Language
(OL)

CONTENT
STANDARD

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD

The learner
possesses
developing
language skills and
cultural awareness
necessary to

The learner uses

developing oral
language to name
and describe people,
places, and concrete
objects and

COMPETENCIES

CODE

MT2OLIa6.2.1 Participate actively

MT2OLIa6.2.1

Q1
during story reading by making
comments and asking questions
using complete sentences.
MT2OLIb4.1.1 Recite and sing in
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MATERIALS

participate
successfully in oral
communication in
different contexts.

communicate
personal
experiences, ideas,
thoughts, actions,
and feelings in
different contexts.

group longer poems, jingles,

riddles, chants, and songs (folk,
rap, etc.) with ease and
confidence.
MT2OLIc-d10.1 Relate ones own
experiences and ideas related to
the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT2OLIe-f3.2 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
give opinion in a text listened to,
heard or read.
MT2OLIg-h.1.4 Talk about famous
people, places, events, etc. using
descriptive and action words in
complete sentences. *
MT2OLIi-j9.1.1 Tell/retell familiar
stories and short conversations
by using appropriate gestures
and expressions in complete
sentences. *
Q2
MT2OLIIa-c10.1 Relate ones own

experiences and ideas related to

the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT2OLIId-e6.3 Participate in and
initiate more extended social
conversation or dialogue with
peers, adults on unfamiliar topics
by asking and answering
questions, restating and soliciting
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MT2OLIcd10.1

MT2OLIe-f3.2

MT2OLIg-h.1.4

MT2OLIi-j9.1.1

MT2OLIIac10.1

MT2OLIId-e6.3

information.*

MT2OLIIg-h1.2

MT2OLIIg-h1.2 Talk about famous

people, places, events, etc. using

descriptive and action words in
complete sentences. *
MT2OLIIi-j3.2 Use expressions to
the grade level to give opinion in
a text listened to, heard or read.
Q3
MT2OLIIIa10.1 Relate ones own

experiences and ideas related to

the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT2OLIIIb-c6.3 Participate in and
initiate more extended social
conversation or dialogue with
peers, adults on unfamiliar topics
by asking and answering
questions, restating and soliciting
information.*
MT2OLIIId-f1.2 Talk about
famous people, places, events,
etc. using descriptive and action
words in complete
sentences/paragraph*
MT2OLIIIg-h3.3 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
relate/show ones obligation,
hope, and wish
MT2OLIIIi-j11.1 Recognize
appropriate ways of speaking
that vary according to purposes,
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MT2OLIIi-j3.2

MT2OLIIIa10.1

MT2OLIIIbc6.3

MT2OLIIIdf1.2

MT2OLIIIgh3.3

MT2OLIIIij11.1

audience, and subject matter

Q4
MT2OLIVa-b10.1 Relate ones

own experiences and ideas

related to the topics using a
variety of words with proper
phrasing and intonation.
MT2OLIVc-d6.3 Participate in and
initiate more extended social
conversation or dialogue with
peers, adults on unfamiliar topics
by asking and answering
questions, restating and soliciting
information.*
MT2OLIVe-f1.2 Talk about famous
people, places, events, etc. using
descriptive and action words in
complete sentences/paragraph*
MT2OLIVg-h3.4 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
explain or give reasons to issues,
events, news articles, etc.

Phonics and
Word
Recognition
(PWR)
*Spelling and
Handwriting
are subsumed

The learner
demonstrates
knowledge of and
skills in word analysis
to read, write in
cursive and spell
grade level words.

The learner applies

word analysis skills in
reading, writing in
cursive and spelling
words independently.

MT2OLIVi-j11.1 Recognize
appropriate ways of speaking that
vary according to purposes,
audience, and subject matter
Q1
MT2PWRIa-b7.3 Read a large
number of regularly spelled multisyllabic words. *
MT2PWRIc-d7.4 Read with
understanding words with consonant
blends, clusters and digraphs when
applicable*

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MT2OLIVab10.1

MT2OLIVcd6.3

MT2OLIVe-f1.2

MT2OLIVgh3.4

MT2OLIVij11.1
MT2PWRIab7.3
MT2PWRIcd7.4

under this
domain.

MT2PWRIa-d7.5 Read with

understanding grade level text*.
MT2PWRIe-j7.6 Read content arearelated words.* (Math and Science
terms)
MT2PWRIe-j7.7 Read content arearelated sight words.*
(Math and Science terms)
MT2PWRIa-j6.3 Correctly spell
grade level words.*
MT2PWRIa-j3.3 Write upper and
lower case letters using cursive
strokes.

MT2PWRIad7.5
MT2PWRIej7.6
MT2PWRIej7.7
MT2PWRIaj6.3
MT2PWRIaj3.3

Q2
MT2PWRIIa-b7.3 Read a large
number of regularly spelled multisyllabic words. *
MT2PWRIIc-d7.4 Read with
understanding words with consonant
blends, clusters and digraphs when
applicable*
MT2PWRIIa-d7.5 Read with
understanding grade level text*.
MT2PWRIIe-j7.6 Read content
area-related words.* (Math and
Science terms)
MT2PWRIIe-j7.7 Read content
area-related sight words.*
(Math and Science terms)
MT2PWRIIa-j6.3 Correctly spell
grade level words.*
MT2PWRIIe-j3.4 Write/copy words,
phrases, and sentences with proper
strokes, spacing, punctuation and
capitalization using cursive writing. *

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MT2PWRIIab7.3
MT2PWRIIcd7.4

MT2PWRIIad7.5
MT2PWRIIej7.6
MT2PWRIIej7.7
MT2PWRIIaj6.3

MT2PWRIIh-j8.1 Observe proper

mechanics and format when writing
for different purposes (i.e.
paragraph writing, letter writing) *

MT2PWRIIej3.4

MT2PWRIIhj8.1

Q3
MT2PWRIIIa-c7.6 Read content
area-related words.* (Math and
Science terms)
MT2PWRIIIa-c7.7 Read content
area-related sight words.*(Math and
Science terms)
MT2PWIIIa-j6.3 Correctly spell
grade level words.*
MT2PWRIIIe-j3.4.1 Write/copy
sentences, paragraphs and short
texts with proper strokes, spacing,
punctuation and capitalization using
cursive writing. *
MT2PWRIIIe-j8.1 Observe proper
mechanics and format when writing
for different purposes (i.e.
paragraph writing, letter writing) *
Q4
MT2PWRIVa-c7.6 Read content
area-related words.* (Math and
Science terms)
MT2PWRIVa-c7.7 Read content
area-related sight words.*(Math and
Science terms)
MT2PWIVa-j6.3 Correctly spell

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MT2PWRIIIac7.6
MT2PWRIIIac7.7
MT2PWIIIaj6.3
MT2PWRIIIej3.4.1
MT2PWRIIIej8.1

MT2PWRIVac7.6
MT2PWRIVac7.7

grade level words.*

MT2PWRIVe-j3.4.1 Write/copy
sentences, paragraphs and short
texts with proper strokes, spacing,
punctuation and capitalization using
cursive writing.
MT2PWRIIIe-j8.1 Observe proper
mechanics and format when writing
for different purposes (i.e.
paragraph writing, letter writing) *
Fluency
(F)

The learner
demonstrates the
ability to read grade
level words with
sufficient accuracy
speed, and
expression to
support
comprehension.

The learner reads with

sufficient speed,
accuracy, and proper
expression in reading
grade level text.

Q1
MT2FI-a-j1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT2FIa-j1.5 Read grade level texts
with appropriate speed.* (Note:
should include benchmarks on
number of words per minute once
research and data have been
gathered)*
MT2FIa-j1.6 Read grade level texts
with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q2
MT2FIIa-j1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT2FIIa-j1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT2FIIa-j1.6 Read grade level

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MT2PWRIVej3.4.1
MT2PWRIIIej8.1

MT2FI-a-j1.4
MT2FIa-j1.5

MT2FIa-j1.6

MT2FIIa-j1.4
MT2FIIa-j1.5

MT2FIIa-j1.6

Composing
(C)

The learner
demonstrates the
ability to formulate
ideas into sentences
or longer texts using
conventional

The learner uses

developing knowledge
and skills to write
clear and
coherent sentences,
simple paragraphs,

texts with appropriate intonation,

expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q3
MT2FIIIa-j1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT2FIIIa-j1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT2FIIIa-j1.6 Read grade level
texts with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q4
MT2FIIIa-j1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT2FIIIa-j1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT2FIIIa-j1.6 Read grade level
texts with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q1
MT2CIa-j1.4 Express ideas through
poster making (e.g. ads, character
profiles, news report, lost and found)
using stories as springboard.(These
writing activities are scaffold by the

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MT2FIIIa-j1.4
MT2FIIIa-j1.5

MT2FIIIa-j1.6

MT2FIIIa-j1.4
MT2FIIIa-j1.5

MT2FIIIa-j1.6

MT2CIa-j1.4

spelling.

Grammar
Awareness
(GA)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding and
knowledge of
language grammar
and usage when
speaking and/or
writing.

and friendly letters

from a variety of
stimulus materials.

The learner speaks

and writes correctly
and effectively for
different purposes
using the basic
grammar of the
language.

teacher.) *
Q2
MT2CIIa-j2.2 Write paragraphs
using subject, object and possessive
pronouns, observing the
conventions of writing.
Q3
MT2CIIIa-j2.3 Write short narrative
paragraphs that include elements of
setting, characters, and plot
(problem and resolution), observing
the conventions of writing.
Q4
MT2CIVa-j3.1 Observe the
conventions of writing in composing
journal entries and letters (friendly
letter, thank you letter, letter of
invitation, birthday greetings).
MT2CIVa-j2.4 Write descriptive
paragraphs, observing the
conventions of writing.
Q1
MT2GAIa2.1.1 Identify and use

naming words in sentences.

MT2GAIb3.1.1 Classify naming
words into different categories.
MT2GAIc2.1.2 Identify the
gender of naming words, when
applicable.
MT2GAId2.1.3 Identify and use
collective nouns, when
applicable.
MT2GAIe-f2.5 Identify the parts
of a sentence (subject and
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MT2CIIa-j2.2

MT2CIIIa-j2.3

MT2CIVa-j3.1

MT2CIVa-j2.4

MT2GAIa2.1.1
MT2GAIb3.1.1
MT2GAIc2.1.2
MT2GAId2.1.3
MT2GAIe-f2.5
MT2GAIg4.1

predicate).
MT2GAIg4.1 Differentiate

MT2GAIh-j2.6

sentences from non - sentences.

MT2GAIh-j2.6 Identify and use a
variety of sentences:

a. declarative
b. interrogative
c. exclamatory
d. imperative
MT2GAIh-j5.1 Construct sentences
observing appropriate punctuation
marks.
Q2
MT2GAIIa-e2.2.2 Identify and use

the following pronouns when

applicable

a. demonstrative pronouns
(e.g. ito, iyan, yan, dito,
diyan, doon)
b. subject and object
pronouns
c. possessive pronouns
MT2GAIIf-j2.6 Identify and use a

MT2GAIh-j5.1

MT2GAIIae2.2.2

MT2GAIIf-j2.6

variety of sentences:

a. declarative
b. interrogative
c. exclamatory
d. imperative
MT2GAIIf-j5.1 Construct sentences
observing appropriate punctuation
marks.
Q3
MT2GAIIIa-c2.3.2 Identify and

use action words in simple tenses

(present, past, future) with the
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MT2GAIIIac2.3.2

help of time signals.

MT2GAIIId-j1.4.1 Use action
words when narrating simple
experiences and when giving
simple 3-5 steps directions using
signal words (e.g. first, second,
next, etc.).

Vocabulary
and Concept
Development
(VCD)

The learner
demonstrates
expanding
knowledge and use
of appropriate grade
level vocabulary and
concepts.

The learner uses

expanding vocabulary
knowledge and skills
in both oral and
written forms.

MT2GAIIId-j5.1.1 Construct
sentences and/or paragraphs
observing appropriate punctuation
marks.
Q4
MT2GAIVa2.4.1 Identify and use
adjectives in sentences.
MT2GAIVb-c2.4.2 Identify
synonyms and antonyms of
adjectives.
MT2GAIVd-e1.6.1 Use correctly
different degrees of comparison of
adjectives (same degree,
comparative, superlative).
MT2GAIVf-g1.6.2 Use adjectives in
writing descriptive paragraphs.
MT2GAIVh-j2.5 Identify and use
correctly adverbs of:
a. time
b. place
c. manner
d. frequency
Q1
MT2VCDIa-j1.2 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful contexts.*
MT2VCDIc-e1.3 Use the
combination of affixes and root
words as clues to get the
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MT2GAIIIdj5.1.1

MT2GAIVa2.4.
1
MT2GAIVbc2.4.2
MT2GAIVde1.6.1
MT2GAIVfg1.6.2
MT2GAIVhj2.5

MT2VCDIaj1.2
MT2VCDIce1.3

meaning of words.*
MT2VCDIf-h3.3 Identify and use
compound words appropriate to
the grade level in sentences.*

MT2VCDIi-j4.1 Recognize common

abbreviations (e.g. Jan., Sun., St.,
Mr., Mrs.).

Q2
MT2VCDIIa-j1.2 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful contexts.*

MT2VCDIIa-j3.4 Identify and use

simile and metaphor in sentences.*

Q3
MT2VCDIIIa-j1.2 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful contexts.*
MT2VCDIIIa-j3.5 Identify and use
words with multiple meanings in
sentences.*
Q4
MT2VCDIVa-j1.2 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful contexts.*

Listening
Comprehensi
on
(LC)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
grade level literary
and informational
texts.

The learner
comprehends and
appreciates grade
level narrative and
informational texts.

MT2VCDIVa-j3.5 Identify and use

words with multiple meanings in
sentences.*
Q1
MT2LCIa-b1.1.1 Note important

details in grade level narrative

texts:
a. character
b. setting
c. plot (problem and resolution)

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MT2VCDIfh3.3
MT2VCDIi-j4.1
MT2VCDIIaj1.2
MT2VCDIIaj3.4
MT2VCDIIIaj1.2
MT2VCDIIIaj3.5
MT2VCDIVaj1.2
MT2VCDIVaj3.5

MT2LCIab1.1.1

MT2LCIc-d2.1.1 Give the correct

sequence of 3-5 events in a story.

MT2LCIe6.1 Relate story events
to ones experiences.
MT2LCIf4.4 Identify the
difference between a story and a
poem.
MT2LCg2.3 Give the meaning of
a poem.
MT2LCIg-h3.3 Give the main idea
of a story/poem.
MT2LCIh-i5.1 Predict possible
ending of a story.

MT2LCIcd2.1.1
MT2LCIe6.1
MT2LCIf4.4
MT2LCg2.3
MT2LCIg-h3.3
MT2LCIh-i5.1
MT2LCIi-j2.5

MT2LCIi-j2.5 Give the summary of

a story

Q2
MT2LCIIa-b4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2LCIIc3.1 Infer character
feelings and traits in a story
MT2LCIId-e2.5 Give the summary
of a story
MT2LCIId-e8.1 Retell a story.
MT2LCIIf-g2.11 Note important
details in grade level informational
texts.
MT2LCIIf-g3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2LCIIh-i9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT2LCIIj2.2.1 Give ones reaction
to an event or issue
Q3

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MT2LCIIa-b4.5
MT2LCIIc3.1
MT2LCIId-e2.5
MT2LCIId-e8.1
MT2LCIIfg2.11
MT2LCIIf-g3.4
MT2LCIIh-i9.2
MT2LCIIj2.2.1

MT2LCIIIa2.11 Note important

details in a grade level narrative or
informational text.
MT2LCIIIb-c4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2LCIIIb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT2LCIIId-e3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2LCIIIf-g9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
MT2LCIIIh2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT2LCIIIi-j4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection

MT2LCIIIa2.11
MT2LCIIIbc4.5
MT2LCIIIbc2.2.1
MT2LCIIIde3.4
MT2LCIIIf-g9.2
MT2LCIIIh2.6
MT2LCIIIi-j4.6

Q4
MT2LCIVa2.11 Note important
details in a grade level narrative or
informational text.
MT2LCIVb-c4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2LCIVb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT2LCIVd-e3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2LCIVf-g9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
MT2LCIVh2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT2LCIVi-j4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection

MT2LCIVa2.11
MT2LCIVbc4.5
MT2LCIVbc2.2.1
MT2LCIVde3.4
MT2LCIVf-g9.2
MT2LCIVh2.6
MT2LCIVi-j4.6

Reading
Comprehensi

The learner
demonstrates

The learner uses

literary and narrative

Q1
MT2RCIa-b1.1.1 Note important

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MT2RCIa-

on (RC)

understanding of
grade level narrative
and informational
texts.

texts to develop
comprehension and
appreciation of grade
level appropriate
reading materials.

details in grade level

b1.1.1

sequence of 3-5 events in a story.

MT2RCIe6.1 Relate story events
to ones

MT2RCIcd2.1.1

narrative texts:
a. character
b. setting
c. plot (problem and resolution)
MT2RCIc-d2.1.1 Give the correct

experiences.
MT2RCIf4.4 Identify the

difference between a story and a

poem.
MT2RCg2.3 Give the meaning of
a poem.
MT2RCIg-h3.3 Give the main idea
of a story/poem.
MT2RCIh-i5.1 Predict possible
ending of a story.

MT2RCIe6.1
MT2RCIf4.4
MT2RCg2.3
MT2RCIg-h3.3
MT2RCIh-i5.1
MT2RCIi-j2.5

MT2RCIi-j2.5 Give the summary of

a story

Q2
MT2RCIa-b4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2RCIc3.1 Infer character
feelings and traits in a story
MT2RCd-e2.5 Give the summary of
a story
MT2RCd-e8.1Retell a story.
MT2RCf-g2.11 Note important
details in grade level informational
texts.
MT2RCf-g3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2RCIh-i9.2 Sequence events in

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MT2RCIa-b4.5
MT2RCIc3.1
MT2RCd-e2.5
MT2RCd-e8.1
MT2RCf-g2.11
MT2RCf-g3.4
MT2RCIh-i9.2

an informational text through

discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT2RCj2.2.1 Give ones reaction to
an event or issue
Q3
MT2RCIIIa2.11 Note important
details in a grade level narrative or
informational text.
MT2RCIIIb-c4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2RCIIIb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT2RCIIId-e3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2RCIIIf-g9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
MT2RCIIIh2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT2RCIIIi-j4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection

MT2RCj2.2.1

MT2RCIIIa2.11
MT2RCIIIbc4.5
MT2RCIIIbc2.2.1
MT2RCIIIde3.4
MT2RCIIIfg9.2
MT2RCIIIh2.6
MT2RCIIIi-j4.6

Q4
MT2RCIVa2.11 Note important
details in a grade level narrative or
informational text.
MT2RCIVb-c4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT2RCIVb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT2RCIVd-e3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT2RCIVf-g9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,

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MT2RCIVa2.11
MT2RCIVbc4.5
MT2RCIVbc2.2.1
MT2RCIVde3.4
MT2RCIVf-

MT2RCIVh2.6 Give another title for

literary or informational text.
MT2RCIVi-j4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection

g9.2
MT2RCIVh2.6
MT2RCIVi-j4.6

Attitude
Towards
Reading
(ATR)

The learner
demonstrates
positive attitude
towards language,
literacy, and
literature.

The learner values

reading and writing as
communicative
activities.

Q1
MT2ATRIa-c5.1 Express individual
choices and taste for texts.
MT2ATRId-f2.1.1 Browse/read
books for various purposes such as
for learning or for pleasure.
MT2ATRIg-j4.2 Show love for
reading by listening attentively
during story reading and by making
comments/reactions.
Q2
MT2ATRIIa-c5.1 Express individual
choices and taste for texts.
MT2ATRIId-f2.1.1 Browse/read
books for various purposes such as
for learning or for pleasure.
MT2ATRIIg-j4.2 Show love for
reading by listening attentively
during story reading and by making
comments/reactions.
Q3
MT2ATRIIIa-c5.1 Express individual
choices and taste for texts.
MT2ATRIIId-f2.1.1 Browse/read
books for various purposes such as
for learning or for pleasure.
MT2ATRIIIg-j4.2 Show love for
reading by listening attentively
during story reading and by making
comments/reactions.
Q4

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MT2ATRIac5.1
MT2ATRIdf2.1.1
MT2ATRIg-j4.2
MT2ATRIIac5.1
MT2ATRIIdf2.1.1
MT2ATRIIgj4.2
MT2ATRIIIac5.1
MT2ATRIIIdf2.1.1
MT2ATRIIIgj4.2

Study Skill
(SS)

The learner
demonstrates
developing
knowledge and skills
and strategies to
listen, read and write
for specific purposes.

The learner uses his

developing knowledge
and skills to listen,
read and write for
specific purposes.

MT2ATRIVa-c5.1 Express individual

choices and taste for texts.
MT2ATRIVd-f2.1.1 Browse/read
books for various purposes such as
for learning or for pleasure.
MT2ATRIVg-j4.2 Show love for
reading by listening attentively
during story reading and by making
comments/reactions.
Q1
MT2SSIa-d8.1 Fill out forms (e.g.

school forms)
MT2SSIe-g1.2 Follow instructions

in a test carefully.

MT2SSIh-j1.3 Follow 3 -5 step

written directions.
Q2
MT2SSIh-j1.3 Read a map of the
community.
MT2SSIId-e4.4 Get information
from published announcements.
MT2SSIIf-h4.5 Get information
from a table
MT2SSIIi-j9.1 Arrange 7 words with
different beginning letters in
alphabetical order.
Q3
MT2SSIIIa-b5.1 Interpret a
pictograph.
MT2SSIIIc-e1.3 Follow 3 5 step
written directions.
MT2SSIIIf-h10.1 Enumerate the
labels in an illustration.
MT2SSIIIi-j11.1 Alphabetize 7
words with the same beginning
letters and different second letters.

40

MT2ATRIVac5.1
MT2ATRIVdf2.1.1
MT2ATRIVgj4.2
MT2SSIa-d8.1
MT2SSIe-g1.2
MT2SSIh-j1.3

MT2SSIIa-c7.2
MT2SSIId-e4.4
MT2SSIIf-h4.5
MT2SSIIi-j9.1

MT2SSIIIab5.1
MT2SSIIIce1.3
MT2SSIIIfh10.1
MT2SSIIIij11.1

Q4
MT2SSIVa-e4.6 Get information
such as the title of a selection
and/or pages from a table of
contents.
MT2SSIVf-j4.7 Get information
from simple bar and line graphs.

MT2SSIVae4.6
MT2SSIVf-j4.7

MOTHER TONGUE CURRICULUM

GRADE III
Grade Level Standard

41

The learner demonstrates communication skills in talking about familiar and non-familiar topics using his expanding vocabulary, shows
understanding of spoken language in different contexts using both verbal and non-verbal cues, vocabulary and language structures,
cultural aspects of the language, and reads and writes literary and informational texts.

DOMAIN
Oral
Language
(OL)

CONTENT
STANDARD

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD

The learner
possesses
expanding
language skills and
cultural awareness
necessary to
participate
successfully in oral
communication in
different contexts.

The learner has

expanding oral
language to name
and describe people,
places, and concrete
objects and
communicate
personal
experiences, ideas,
thoughts, actions,
and feelings in
different contexts.

COMPETENCIES

Q1
MT3OLIa-b6.2.2 Participate

actively during story reading by

making comments and asking
questions using complete
sentences/ paragraphs.
MT3OLIc10.1 Relate ones own
experiences and ideas related to
the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT3OLId-e3.4 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
relate/show ones obligation,
hope, and wish
MT3OLIf-g1.3 Talk about famous
people, places, events, etc. using
expanding vocabulary in
complete sentences/paragraphs.
*
MT3OLIg-i12.1 Speak clearly and
comprehensively by using
standard language and
appropriate grammatical forms,
pitch, and modulation.
MT3OLIj9.1.1 Tell/retell familiar
stories and short conversations by
using appropriate gestures and
expressions in complete sentences.
*
Q2
MT3OLIIa6.2.2 Participate

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CODE
MT3OLIab6.2.2

MT3OLIc10.1

MATERIALS

Q1/W4,
Q1/W5
Q2/W11/D2
Q2W12/D2
Q4/W39,W41

MT3OLId-e3.4

Q1/W4,
Q4/W40

MT3OLIf-g1.3

Q1/W1,W2

MT3OLIg-i12.1

Q1/W4, W8,
Q4/W39

MT3OLIj9.1.1

Q1/W4, W7,
W8
Q4/W42
Q1/W6, W9,
Q4/W45

MT3OLIIa6.2.2

Q1/W4,

actively during story reading by

making comments and asking
questions using complete
sentences/ paragraphs.
MT3OLIIb-c10.1 Relate ones own
experiences and ideas related to
the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT3OLIId-e3.6 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
react to local news, information,
and propaganda about school,
community and other local
activities.
MT3OLIIf-g1.3 Talk about famous
people, places, events, etc. using
expanding vocabulary in
complete sentences/paragraphs.
*
MT3OLIIh-i12.1 Speak clearly
and comprehensively by using
standard language and
appropriate grammatical forms,
pitch, and modulation.
MT3OLIIj9.1.1 Tell/retell familiar
stories and short conversations by
using appropriate gestures and
expressions in complete sentences.
*
Q3
MT3OLIIIa10.1 Relate ones own

experiences and ideas related to

the topics using a variety of
43

Q1/W5,
Q2/W16/D4
MT3OLIIbc10.1

MT3OLIId-e3.6

MT3OLIIf-g1.3

Q4/W39,W41
Q1/W4,
Q4/W40
Q2/W14/D1,
Q2/W15W16/D1,
Q4/W41,
W43 & W44
Q1/W4, W8,
Q3/W24/D1
Q4/W39

MT3OLIIhi12.1

Q1/W4, W7,
W8

MT3OLIIj9.1.1

Q1/W6, W9
Q4/W42

MT3OLIIIa10.1

Q3/W28/D1
Q3/W29/D1
Q4/W39,

words with proper phrasing and

intonation.
MT3OLIIIb-c6.3 Participate in and
initiate more extended social
conversation or dialogue with
peers, adults on unfamiliar topics
by asking and answering
questions, restating and soliciting
information.*
MT3OLIIId-e1.3 Talk about
famous people, places, events,
etc. using expanding vocabulary
in complete
sentences/paragraph*
MT3OLIIIf-g3.7 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
explain or give reasons to issues,
events, news articles, etc.
MT3OLIIIh-j13.1 Recognize
appropriate ways of speaking
that vary according to purposes,
audience, and subject matter.
MT3OLIIIh-j12.1 Speak clearly and
comprehensively by using standard
language and appropriate
grammatical forms, pitch, and
modulation.
Q4
MT3OLIVa10.1 Relate ones own

experiences and ideas related to

the topics using a variety of
words with proper phrasing and
intonation.
MT3OLIVb-c6.3 Participate in and
44

MT3OLIIIbc6.3

MT3OLIIIde1.3

MT3OLIIIfg3.7

MT3OLIIIhj13.1

W42,47
Q3/W23/D2
Q3/27/D1
Q4/W39,W41

Q1/W4, W8,
Q3/W24/D1
Q4/W39
Q1/W,
Q2/W11/D2
Q3/W30
Q4/W38,
W43
Q1/W1 & W2
Q3/W26/D1

MT3OLIIIhj12.1

Q4/W37

MT3OLIVa10.1

Q1/W4,
Q4/W/34/W4
0, W42

MT3OLIVbc6.3

initiate more extended social

conversation or dialogue with
peers, adults on unfamiliar topics
by asking and answering
questions, restating and soliciting
information.*
MT3OLIVd-e1.3 Talk about
famous people, places, events,
etc. using expanding vocabulary
in complete
sentences/paragraph*
MT3OLIVf-h3.7 Use expressions
appropriate to the grade level to
explain or give reasons to issues,
events, news articles, etc.
MT3OLIVi-j13.1 Recognize
appropriate ways of speaking
that vary according to purposes,
audience, and subject matter.

Fluency
(F)
*Word
recognition is
subsumed
under this
domain.

The learner
demonstrates the
ability to read grade
level words with
sufficient accuracy
speed, and
expression to
support
comprehension.

The learner reads with

sufficient speed,
accuracy, and proper
expression in reading
grade level text.

MT3OLIVi-j12.1 Speak clearly and

comprehensively by using standard
language and appropriate
grammatical forms, pitch, and
modulation.
Q1
MT3FIa-c1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT3FId-g1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT3FIh-j1.6 Read grade level texts

45

MT3OLIVde1.3

Q1/W4, W8,
Q4/W35
&W39
Q4/W43

MT3OLIVfh3.7

Q1/W1, W2
MT3OLIVij13.1

Q1/W4, W7,
W8

MT3OLIVij12.1

MT3FIa-c1.4
MT3FId-g1.5

MT3FIh-j1.6

Q1/W2
Q2/W11/D4
Q2/W14/D2
Q1/W1, W3,
W5, W6, W8,
W9
Q2/W15/D4
Q3/W21/D3

with appropriate intonation,

expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q2
MT3FIIa-c1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT3FIId-g1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT3FIh-j1.6 Read grade level texts
with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q3
MT3FIIIa-c1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT3FIIId-g1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*
(Note: should include benchmarks
on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT3FIIIh-j1.6 Read grade level
texts with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q4
MT3FIVa-c1.4 Read aloud grade
level text with an accuracy of 95 100%. *
MT3FIVd-g1.5 Read grade level
texts with appropriate speed.*

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Q4/W40

MT3FIIa-c1.4
MT3FIId-g1.5

MT3FIh-j1.6

MT3FIIIa-c1.4

Q3/W25/D2

MT3FIIId-g1.5

MT3FIIIh-j1.6

MT3FIVa-c1.4
MT3FIVd-g1.5

Q3/W28/D2
Q3/29/D2

Q4/W35/W37
, W39, W40,
W43, W44
Q4/W40,
W42

Spelling
(S)

The learner
demonstrates
accurate spelling of
grade level words.

The learner spells

grade level words with
accuracy.

(Note: should include benchmarks

on number of words per minute
once research and data have been
gathered)*
MT3FIVh-j1.6 Read grade level
texts with appropriate intonation,
expression, and punctuation cues
when applicable.*
Q1
MT3FIVh-j1.6 Correctly spell the
words in the list of vocabulary words
and the words in the selections read.
Q2
MT3SIIa-j1.1 Correctly spell the
words in the list of vocabulary words
and the words in the selections read.
Q3
MT3SIIIa-j1.1 Correctly spell the
words in the list of vocabulary words
and the words in the selections read.
Q4
MT3SIVa-j1.1 Correctly spell the
words in the list of vocabulary words
and the words in the selections read.

Composing
(C)

The learner
demonstrates the
ability to formulate
ideas following the
conventional
format/patterns of
written language.

The learner uses

expanding knowledge
and skills to write
clear coherent
sentences,
paragraphs, short
stories, letters, and
poems from a variety
of stimulus materials.

Q1
MT3CIa-e2.5 Write poems,

riddles, chants, and raps.

MT3CIf-j3.2 Observe the
conventions of writing in
composing a paragraph, and
journal entries*

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MT3FIVh-j1.6

MT3SIa-j1.1

Q4/W37,
W40

Q1/W1, W2,
W3, W6, W7,
W9
Q2/W11/D4

MT3SIIa-j1.1

MT3SIIIa-j1.1

MT3SIVa-j1.1

MT3CIa-e2.5
MT3CIf-j3.2

Q3/W29/D2

Q2/W11/D4
Q4/W36,
W39, W40,
W42,
W43,W44
Q2/W11/D4
Q3/W22/D2&
3
Q3/W28/D4
Q1/W2, W4,
Q3/W28/D4
Q4/W39,
W40, W46

Q2
MT3CIIa-j3.3 Observe the

MT3CIIa-j3.3

conventions of writing in
composing a 2 paragraph
narrative that includes the
elements of setting, characters,
and plot.

Grammar
Awareness
(G)

The learner
demonstrates
expanding
knowledge and
understanding of
language grammar
and usage when
speaking and/or
writing.

The learner speaks

and writes correctly
and effectively for
different purposes
using the grammar of
the language.

Q3
MT3CIIIa-j2.6 Write reactions and
personal opinions to news reports
and issues.
Q4
MT3CIVa-j2.7 Write a 3 -5 step
procedural paragraph using signal
words such as first, last, then, and
next.
Q1
MT3GIa-c4.2 Differentiate count
from mass nouns.
MT3GIa-c1.2.1 Use the correct
counters for mass nouns (ex: a kilo
of meat)
MT3GId-e2.1.4 Identify and use
abstract nouns.
MT3GIf-g4.2.1 Differentiate

concrete nouns (person, place,

animal, thing) from abstract
nouns.

MT3GIg-jj6.1 Write correctly

different types of sentences (simple,
compound, complex).
MT3GIi-j5.1 Construct sentences
observing appropriate punctuation
marks.

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Q1/W2,
Q3/W29
Q4/W39,
W40, W41,
W42

MT3CIIIa-j2.6

Q3/W30/D1
Q4/W38,W43
, W47

MT3CIVa-j2.7

Q1/W8,

MT3GIa-c4.2
MT3GIa-c1.2.1
MT3GId-e2.1.4
MT3GIf-g4.2.1
MT3GIg-jj6.1
MT3GIi-j5.1

Q2/W13/D3
Q4/W39,
W40
Q1/W1, W2,
W5, W7, W9
Q1/W1, W4,
W5, W8
Q3/W33

Q2
MT3GIIa-b2.2.3 Identify

a.

interrogative pronouns.
MT3GIIc-d1.3.2 Use singular and
plural interrogative pronouns in
sentences (when applicable).
MT3GIIe-f2.2.4 Identify indefinite
pronouns (when
applicable).
MT3GIIg-h1.3.3 Use singular and

plural indefinite pronouns in

sentences.

b. MT3GIIi-j1.3.4 Use pronouns

correctly in writing paragraphs.

MT3GIIab2.2.3
MT3GIIcd1.3.2

MT3GIIef2.2.4
MT3GIIgh1.3.3
MT3GIIi-j1.3.4

Q3
MT3GIIIa-b2.3.3 Identify and use

verbs appropriate for the grade

level.
MT3GIIIc-e1.5.3 Use the correct
form of the verb given the time
signal.
MT3GIIIf-h1.5.4 Use the correct
form of the verb that agrees with
the subject.

MT3GIIIh-j1.5.5 Use the correct

form of the verb when writing about
an event, an interesting experience,
a diary, . . .

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MT3GIIIab2.3.3

Q3/W23/D1
Q4/W43

MT3GIIIce1.5.3

Q3/W21/D1
Q3/W24/D2&
3

MT3GIIIfh1.5.4

Q4/W43

MT3GIIIhj1.5.5

Q3/W22/D2
Q4/W43

Vocabulary
and Concept
Development
(VCD)

The learner
demonstrates
extending knowledge
and use of
appropriate grade
level vocabulary
concepts

The learner uses

extending vocabulary
knowledge and skills
in both oral and
written form.

Q4
MT3GIVa2.4.2 Identify and use
adjectives appropriate for the grade
level.
MT3GIVb2.5 Identify synonyms and
antonyms of grade-level adjectives.
MT3GIVc-d1.6.1 Use correctly
different degrees of comparison of
adjectives (same degree,
comparative, superlative).
MT3GIVe2.5.1 Identify and use
adverbs in different degrees of
comparison (manner)
MT3GIVf-g2.5.2 Identify and use
adverbs of place and time correctly.
MT3GIVh2.6 Identify and use
correctly prepositions and
prepositional phrases.
MT3GIVi-j1.7 Use the different
parts of speech correctly in writing
for a variety of purposes.
Q1
MT3VCDIa-b1.4 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful texts.
MT3VCDIc-e1.5 Use the
combination of affixes and root
words as clues to get meaning of
words. (Note: Align with specific
competencies in Grammar
Awareness)
MT3VCDIf-h3.6 Identify and use
personification, hyperbole, and
idiomatic expressions in
sentences.
MT3VCDIi-j3.6 Identify and use

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MT3GIVa2.4.2
MT3GIVb2.5
MT3GIVcd1.6.1

Q1/W7
Q3/W26/D4
Q3/W27/D2
Q2/W11/D4
Q3/W28/D1

MT3GIVe2.5.1
MT3GIVfg2.5.2
MT3GIVh2.6

Q3/W31/D3
Q3/W32
Q4/W47

MT3GIVi-j1.7

MT3VCDIab1.4
MT3VCDIce1.5

MT3VCDIfh3.6

Q1/W6,
Q1/W9
Q1/W1, W3,
W4, W5, W9,
Q4/W36,
W38, W39,
W40,
W41,W42,
W43

words with multiple meanings in

sentences.
Q2
MT3VCDIIa-b1.4 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful texts.
MT3VCDIIc-e1.5 Use the
combination of affixes and root
words as clues to get meaning of
words. (Note: Align with specific
competencies in Grammar
Awareness)
MT3VCDIIf-h3.6 Identify and use
personification, hyperbole, and
idiomatic expressions in
sentences.
MT3VCDIIi-j3.6 Identify and use
words with multiple meanings in
sentences.

Q3
MT3VCDIIIa-b1.4 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful texts.
MT3VCDIIIc-e1.5 Use the
combination of affixes and root
words as clues to get meaning of
words. (Note: Align with specific
competencies in Grammar
Awareness)
MT3VCDIIIf-h3.6 Identify and use
personification, hyperbole, and
idiomatic expressions in
sentences.
MT3VCDIIIi-j3.6 Identify and use

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MT3VCDIi-j3.6
MT3VCDIIab1.4

MT3VCDIIce1.5

Q3/W21/D4
Q3/W27/D3

Q2/W14/D3&
4
MT3VCDIIfh3.6

Q3/W27/D3

MT3VCDIIij3.6
MT3VCDIIIab1.4
MT3VCDIIIce1.5

MT3VCDIIIfh3.6

Q3/W23/D4
Q3/W27/D3

Q3/W27/D3
Q3/W30/D2

words with multiple meanings in

sentences.
Q4
MT3VCDIVa-b1.4 Use words

unlocked during story reading in

meaningful texts.
MT3VCDIVc-e1.5 Use the
combination of affixes and root
words as clues to get meaning of
words. (Note: Align with specific
competencies in Grammar
Awareness)
MT3VCDIVf-h3.6 Identify and use
personification, hyperbole, and
idiomatic expressions in
sentences.

Listening
Comprehensi
on
(LC)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
grade level literary
and informational
texts.

The learner
comprehends and
appreciates grade
level narrative and
informational texts.

MT3VCDIVi-j3.6 Identify and use

words with multiple meanings in
sentences.
Q1
MT3LCIa-b1.1.1 Note important

details in grade level narrative

texts:
a. character
b. setting
c. plot (problem and
resolution)
MT3LCIc-d2.1.1 Give the correct
sequence of 3-5 events
in a story.
MT3LCIe4.4 Identify the

difference between a story and a

poem.
MT3LCIf2.3 Give the meaning of
a poem.
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MT3VCDIIIij3.6
MT3VCDIVab1.4

Q4/W37,
W39
Q4/W38

MT3VCDIVce1.5

MT3VCDIVfh3.6
MT3VCDIVij3.6
MT3LCIab1.1.1

MT3LCIcd2.1.1
MT3LCIe4.4
MT3LCIf2.3
MT3LCIg-h2.4

Q1/W4, W5,
W7, W8
Q2/W11/D1
Q2/W13/D1
Q1/W4, W5,
W9,
Q2/W11/D1
Q2/W20/D4
Q4/W39,
W40,
Q1/W1,
Q1/W37

MT3LCIg-h2.4 Give the main idea

MT3LCIi-j3.3

Q4/W37

MT3LCIIa-b4.5

Q4/W42
Q4/W39,
W40
Q2/W13/D1

of a story/poem.

MT3LCIi-j3.3 Infer character

feelings and traits in a story.
Q2
MT3LCIIa-b4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT3LCIIc-d5.1 Predict possible
ending of a story.
MT3LCIIe6.1 Relate story events to
ones experiences.
MT3LCIIf-g11.1 Responds to a
story through, dramatization, songs
or art activities.
MT3LCIIh-i2.5 Give the summary
of a story
MT3LCIIj8.1 Retell a story.

MT3LCIIc-d5.1
MT3LCIIe6.1
MT3LCIIfg11.1
MT3LCIIh-i2.5
MT3LCIIj8.1

Q3
MT3LCIIIa1.2.1 Note important
details in grade level informational
texts.
MT3LCIIIb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT3LCIIId3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT3LCIIIe-f9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT3LCIIIg2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT3LCIIIh4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection.
MT3LCIIIi-j12.1 Describe and react
to the authors writing style.

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MT3LCIIIa1.2.
1
MT3LCIIIbc2.2.1
MT3LCIIId3.4
MT3LCIIIe-f9.2
MT3LCIIIg2.6
MT3LCIIIh4.6
MT3LCIIIij12.1

Q2/W12/D1
Q4/W39
Q3/W21/D2
Q4/W36,
W37
Q1/W8,Q4/W
47,W48
Q4/W40
Q1/W3,
Q4/W43
Q3/W28/D3
Q3/W30/D3
Q2/W11/D1
Q2/W15/D1
Q4/W37
Q3/W25/D4
Q3/W29
Q4/W36,
W37
Q1/W6
Q3/W31/D1-2
Q4/W46

Reading
Comprehensi
on
(RC)

The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
grade level literary
and informational
texts.

The learner
comprehends and
appreciates grade
level narrative and
informational texts.

Q4
MT3LCIVa1.2.1 Note important
details in grade level informational
texts.
MT3LCIVb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT3LCIVd3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT3LCIVe-f9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT3LCIVg2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text
MT3LCIVh4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection.
MT3LCIVi-j12.1 Describe and react
to the authors writing style.
Q1
MT3RCIa-b1.1.1 Note important

details in grade level narrative

texts:
a. character
b. setting
c. plot (problem and
resolution)
MT3RCIc-d2.1.1 Give the correct
sequence of 3-5 events in a story.
MT3RCIe4.4 Identify the
difference between a story and a
poem.
MT3RCIf2.3 Give the meaning of
a poem.
MT3RCIg-h2.4 Give the main idea
of a story/poem.
MT3RCIi-j3.3 Infer character

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MT3LCIVa1.2.
1
MT3LCIVbc2.2.1
MT3LCIVd3.4

Q3/W33/D2-3
Q4/W39,
W43
Q3/W33
Q4/W43

MT3LCIVe-f9.2
MT3LCIVg2.6
MT3LCIVh4.6

Q4/W36
Q4/W46

MT3LCIVij12.1
MT3RCIab1.1.1

MT3RCIcd2.1.1

Q1/W4, W5,
W
Q1/W5, W9

Q2/W11/D1
Q3/W32

MT3RCIe4.4
MT3RCIf2.3
MT3RCIg-h2.4
MT3RCIi-j3.3

Q1/W5,
Q4/W48

feelings and traits in a story

Q2
MT3RCIIa-b4.5 Identify the
important story elements.
MT3RCIIc-d5.1 Predict possible
ending of a story.
MT3RCIIe6.1 Relate story events to
ones experiences.
MT3RCIIf-g11.1 Responds to a
story through, dramatization, songs
or art activities.
MT3RCIIh-i2.5 Give the summary
of a story
MT3RCIIj8.1 Retell a story.

MT3RCIIa-b4.5
MT3RCIIc-d5.1

Q4/W40,
W42

MT3RCIIe6.1

Q1/W1, W3,
W4, Q4/W39

MT3RCIIfg11.1

Q4/W36

MT3RCIIh-i2.5

Q4/W40

MT3RCIIj8.1
Q3
MT3RCIIIa1.2.1 Note important
details in grade level informational
texts.
MT3RCIIIb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT3RCIIId3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT3RCIIIe-f9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT3RCIIIg2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT3RCIIIh4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection.
MT3RCIIIi-j12.1 Describe and react
to the authors writing style.
Q4
MT3RCIVa1.2.1 Note important
details in grade level informational

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MT3RCIIIa1.2.
1
MT3RCIIIbc2.2.1
MT3RCIIId3.4
MT3RCIIIef9.2
MT3RCIIIg2.6
MT3RCIIIh4.6

Q3/W30/D3
Q3/W30/D5
Q4/W38
Q1/W6
Q3/W27/D4
Q3/W23
Q1/W6
Q2/W13/D4

MT3RCIIIij12.1
MT3RCIVa1.2.
1

Q3/W33
Q4/W38

texts.
MT3RCIVb-c2.2.1 Give ones
reaction to an event or issue.
MT3RCIVd3.4 Infer important
details from an informational text.
MT3RCIVe-f9.2 Sequence events in
an informational text through
discussion, illustration, song,
dramatization and art.
MT3RCIVg2.6 Give another title for
literary or informational text.
MT3RCIVh4.6 Identify the authors
purpose for writing a selection.
MT3LCIIIi-j12.1 Describe and react
to the authors writing style.
Attitude
towards
literacy,
literature and
language

The learner
manifests positive
attitude towards
language, literacy,
and literature.

The learner sustains

love and appreciation
for language, literacy
and literature

Q1
MT3AIa-j5.2 Express love for
stories and other texts by browsing
the books read to them and asking
to be read more stories and texts.
Q2
MT3AIIa-j4.2 Show love for reading
by listening attentively during story
reading and making comments or
reactions.
Q3
MT3AIIIa-j4.2 Show love for
reading by listening attentively
during story reading and making
comments or reactions.
Q4
MT3AIVa-j5.3 Express interest in
texts by reading available print

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MT3RCIVbc2.2.1
MT3RCIVd3.4
MT3RCIVef9.2

Q4/W38
Q4/W38
Q4/W42
Q1/W6

MT3RCIVg2.6
MT3RCIVh4.6

Q4/W34

MT3LCIIIij12.1
MT3AIa-j5.2

Q1/W9,
Q4/W37, 42

MT3AIIa-j4.2

Q1/W3, W4,
Q4/W38,

MT3AIIIa-j4.2

Q4/W39, 40

MT3AIVa-j5.3

Q1/W9,

materials.
15. Study
Skill
SS

The learner
demonstrates
expanding
knowledge and skills
to listen, read, and
write for specific
purposes.

The learner has

expanding knowledge
and skills to listen,
read, and write for
specific purposes.

Q1
MT3SSIa-b8.2 Fill out forms,

giving the appropriate

information.
MT3SSIc-d1.2 Follow instructions
carefully in a test.
MT3SSIe-f1.4 Follow sequentially
more than 5-step written
directions ( in manuals, in recipes
etc.)
MT3SSIg-h12.1 Identify the parts
of a book
MT3SSIi-j4.8 Get information
from the table of contents.
Q2
MT3SSIIa-c4.4 Get information
from published announcements.
MT3SSIId-f9.2 Arrange 8-10 words
with different beginning letters in
alphabetical order.
MT3SSIIg-j12.2 Identify and
discuss information from a table.
Q3
MT3SSIIIa-c5.2 Interpret a
pictograph based on a given legend.
MT3SSIIId-f10.2 Enumerate and
interpret the labels in an illustration.
MT3SSIIIg-h9.3 Arrange 7-10
words with the same beginning
letter in alphabetical order
MT3SSIIIg-h9.3 Identify the parts
of a newspaper.

MT3SSIa-b8.2

Q2/W13/D2
Q4/W39

MT3SSIc-d1.2

Q1/W4

MT3SSIe-f1.4
MT3SSIgh12.1
MT3SSIi-j4.8

MT3SSIIa-c4.4

Q4/W43

MT3SSIId-f9.2
MT3SSIIgj12.2
MT3SSIIIac5.2
MT3SSIIIdf10.2
MT3SSIIIgh9.3
MT3SSIIIi-

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Q3/W24/D2

Q3/W23/D3
Q1/W6,
Q1/W8,Q4/W
47

j12.3
Q4
MT3SSIVa-c13.1 Make a two-level
outline for a report.
MT3SSIVd-f12.4 Identify and
discuss information from simple line
and bar graphs.
MT3SSIVg-j13.1 Use appropriate
graphic organizers.

MT3SSIVac13.1
MT3SSIVdf12.4
MT3SSIVgj13.1

Prepared by:
Dr. Felicitas Pado
Dr. Leonor Diaz
Dr. Marie Therese Bustos
Ms. Yvette Tan
Dr. Rosalina Villaneza

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W9
Q1/W9