GRADE 8 ENGLISH: Afro-Asian Literature

Ms. Katrina Joy Naval

The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a means of exploring forces that human
beings contend with; prosodic features that serve as carriers of meaning; ways by which information may
be organized, related, and delivered orally; and parallel structures and cohesive devices in presenting
information.
The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering an informative speech based on a specific
topic of interest keeping in mind the proper and effective use of parallel structures and cohesive devices
and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.

THE ARAB WORLD IN AFRICA

A. The Arabian Empire in North Africa
B. Introduction to Moorish Customs and Traditions
C. Idiomatic Expressions
Written Works - 30%
Performance Task - 50%
Quarterly Examinations - 20%

TOPIC OVERVIEW:
A. Introduction to Literature of Egypt
B. The Two Brothers
C. Cohesive Devices
D. Prosodic Features of Speech
A. The Leopard
B. Informative Speech
C. Effective Outline
Exploring African Culture and Literature
Africa: The Dark Continent
A. Correct Sounds of English
B. Parallel Structures
Folklore from Central Africa
Things you will need:
The Content Standard
WHEN GIVEN THE CHOICE BETWEEN BEING
RIGHT OR BEING KIND, CHOOSE KIND.
-R.J. Palacio
The Grading System
The Performance Standard:
Informative Speech on Social Issues
TRANSFER TASK:

 Notebook
 Quiz Notebook
 Portfolio
 Book
 Scholastic Card

Possible Topics: To be finalized...

Egypt: The Gift of the Nile

SUBJECT ORIENTATION
Transfer Checks:
1. Completing Graphic Organizers
2. Journal Writing
3. Essay Constructions
4. Informative Speech Writing
Source: https://prezi.com/aebw6avrtmvo/grade-8-english-afro-asian-literature/