LEARNING COMPETENCIES ENGLISH III LISTENING 1.

Shift from one listening strategy to another depending on the text and ones purpose for listening 1.1 Use attentive listening with informative texts and analytical and critical listening with argumentative texts 1.2 Single out reasons cited in argumentative texts and assess the worth of ideas presented based on a set of criteria 1.2.1 Determine whether arguments and conclusions are logical or illogical 1.2.2 Determine the stand of a speaker on a given issue 1.2.3 Determine the assumptions underlying the arguments of a speaker 1.2.4 Pick out discrepancies and inconsistencies in supporting ideas 1.2.5 Determine the effectiveness of closing statements in arguments 1.3 Determine the information map suited to informative classificatory texts (tree diagrams), informative process texts (flow charts) and contrastive argumentative texts (grid) 1.4 Listen to get the different sides of social, moral and economic issues affecting the nation presented in panel discussions 1.4.1 Identify the speakers stand on an issue by noting explicit and implicit signals (e.g. choice of words to highlight or downplay assertions made) 1.4.2 Compare the stand and attitudes of newscasters and panel discussants 2. Demonstrate openness when listening to statements contrary to ones beliefs 16 2.1 Take into account the context and situations that gave rise to statements contrary to ones stand 2.1.1 Take note of cultural differences underlying contradictory views 2.2 Explore opportunities for obtaining varied views on a given issue by listening to debates and talk shows 3. Listen to important points signaled by pausing and a slow rate of speech 3.1

Identify explicit signals given by the speaker (e.g. this is important) to underscore a point 4. Process speech at different rates when listening to informative and argumentative texts 4.1 Determine what was left out and highlighted in informative and argumentative texts 4.2 Supply gaps in a listening text caused by acoustic disturbance 5. Express appreciation of award-winning protest and patriotic songs and radio plays 5.1 Listen to appreciate the sound effects and dramatic interpretations employed in radio plays 5.2 Listen to appreciate the melody, rhythm, and lyrics of award winning songs used as musical themes in movies SPEAKING 1. Give a persuasive talk on an issue adjusting ones rate/volume of speaking and register to suit the topic, audience, and setting in a communication situation 1.1 Use pausing and a slow rate of speech to signal important points in ones talk 1.2 Use explicit signals (e.g. This is important) to underscore or highlight a point in ones talk 17 2. Express needs, opinions, feelings, and attitudes implicitly through analogy using information transfer strategies 2.1 Elicit and give information using different types of questions to seek clarification and verification of responses made 2.2 Present arguments in debates and argumentative texts 2.3 Give information obtained from varied sources: talks, periodicals, mass media 2.4 Convey information using technological aids (e.g. projectors, LCD, etc.) 2.5 Negotiate using the telephone and other communication gadgets 2.6 Use verbal (paraphrase, translation, circumlocution) as well as non-verbal

communication strategies in extended oral reports/discourse 3. Use conversational gambits in face-to face interactions to obtain information, express modified agreements, etc. 3.1 Conduct interviews to determine opinion on issues affecting the nation 3.2 Use verbal (paraphrase, translation, circumlocution) as well as non-verbal

communication strategies and communication check to forestall and repair breakdown in communication 4. Arrive at a consensus by reconciling views on national issues and/or issues raised 4.1 Agree/disagree with assertions made by justifying ones stand in open forum, informative talks, panel discussions, and debates on national issues READING 1. Gather data using library resources, newspapers, other print materials (periodicals, brochures, pamphlets) and non-print resources like audio and video tapes 1.1 Use general references in the library to gather data 1.2 Classify data from general sources of information 6.2 Express in writing satisfaction or dissatisfaction over services, performances, etc. (e.g. plays, movies, etc.) in journal entries, reviews 6.3 Prepare survey forms 6.4 Make a write-up of survey results 6.5 Write a library research paper on a national issue LITERATURE 1. Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of varied genres focusing on the contributions of British and American literature (i.e. sonnets, short stories, etc.) 1.1 Note the form and functions of different types and subtypes of literary texts 1.1.1

Point out relationships of time, place, cause-effect, general concepts, examples, analogy, etc. used by the writer to underscore the theme of the selection 1.1.2 Point out the sequencing of details and account for such sequencing 1.2 Trace the development of character and conflict in narratives and dramas, and discuss the devices used to achieve unity of effect 1.3 Differentiate comedy from tragedy, and formal from informal essays 1.3.1 Determine the objective of the author and the means employed to attain them 1.4 Explain the use of dramatic devices 1.5. Single out the devices employed in fiction and non-fiction works (foreshadowing, flashbacks, figurative language, etc.) used by the author for intellectual, emotional and aesthetic purposes 22 1.5.1 Interpret and explain figurative language used to achieve certain effects and assess it in the light of its contributions to the overall theme of the selection 1.5.2 React critically to the authors choice of words 2. Discover literature as a means of understanding mankind (e.g. the bonds/links between individual and society) as presented in Philippine, English, and American literature 2.1 Derive from literature values that last in spite of changes brought about by science and technology 2.2 React to the experiences or actions of characters in relation to real life situations 2.3 Express the belief that people can change their ways depending on their motivation and determination as shown in literature 2.4 Analyze how the environment influences a persons character and actions 2.5 Deduce recurring themes underscored in literary pieces 3.

Pick out worthwhile human experiences underscored in Philippine, English, and American literature 3.1 Single out the Eastern and Western cultural values evident in our heritage as a result of historical development 3.1.1 Express appreciation of Filipino cultural values and their similarities to or differences from English-American values 3.2 Underscore the Western values of candid frankness and humor as presented in British and American literature 3.3 Stress the importance of task-orientedness and efficiency as values worth emulating 23 4. State the effect of a literary piece on ones value system 4.1 React to the worthwhile human values underlying responses to the situations in literary pieces 4.2 Point out how attitudes influence ones behavior