TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

ENGLISH 7

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1. Use the card catalog, the online public
access catalog, or electronic search engines 2 5
to locate specific resources.
2. Identify the elements of a narrative and 7 16
techniques used by writers
3. Discriminate between literal and figurative 1 2
language
Classify sample texts into literal or figurative
4. Identify figures of speech that show 2 4
comparison (simile, metaphor,
personification
5. Identify figures of speech that show 2 4
emphasis (hyperbole and litotes).
6. Identify the figures of speech that show 2 4
contrast (irony, oxymoron, paradox)
7. Use varied complementation forms 2 5
8. Get information from different parts of a 2 5
book and from general references in the 2 5
library.
9. Gather current information from 2 5
newspapers and other non-print media
10. Use correct determiners 2 5
11.
12.
13.

TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS 26

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 60
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ENGLISH 8

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1. Distinguish between and among verbal,
situational, and dramatic types of irony and give * * * * 3 8 19-26
examples.
2. Identify the distinguishing features of notable
* * * 6 15 1-15
East Asian literatures
3. Explain the literary devices used. * * * 3 8 27-34
4. Discriminate between literal and figurative 16,17,
* * 1 3 18
language
5. Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text
type (narrative in literature, expository,
* * * * 6 15 38-52
explanatory, factual and personal recount,
persuasive)
6. Identify figures of speech that show emphasis
* * * 2 5
(hyperbole and litotes)
7. Determine tone, mood, technique, and 35,36,
* * * 1 3 37
purpose of the author.
8. a. Compose effective paragraphs (limit a
topic)
b. Use a variety of techniques to introduce a *Not included po.
topic. It’s in their (Product 4 10
c. Develop related support sentences. Output)
d. Use a variety of techniques to formulate a
conclusion.
9. Use appropriate prosodic features of speech * Performance Output
when delivering an entertainment speech 1 3
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS 28
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 70
 SUMMATIVE in ENGLISH 7
JANUARY 29, 2018

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Use varied complementation forms 2 9 1-9
Gather current information from newspapers
and other non-print media 2 9 10-18
Identify the figures of speech that show contrast
(irony, oxymoron, paradox) 3 12 19-30

TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 30

SUMMATIVE in ENGLISH 8
JANUARY 29, 2018
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Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type

(narrative in literature, expository, explanatory,
factual and personal recount, persuasive) 5 15
Identify the different figures of speech
(hyperbole and litotes); and irony and its type 3 9
Discriminate between literal and figurative
language 2 6

TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS 10

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 30