Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
DIVISION OF LAOAG CITY

SUMMARY OF LESSONS IN GRADE 8 ENGLISH

1ST QUARTER

TOPIC/CONTENT LEARNING MONTH/ NO. OF

COMPETENCY WEEK DAYS
Video clips and slides about Use context clues from the June (Week 1) 1
Filipinos material viewed to determine
the meaning of unfamiliar
words or expressions.

“What is an Educated Filipino?” Generate ideas and their

by Francisco Benitez relationships.
Present ideas using a variety of
graphic organizers
Cohesive Devices Generate ideas and their June (Week 1) 1
relationships.
Present ideas using a variety of
graphic organizers
Tips in Writing an Informative Scan for logical connectors to June (Week 1) 1
Article determine the text type.
Use appropriate cohesive
devices in composing an
informative speech.
Composing and Reading of Own Use the correct sounds of June (Week 1) 1
Informative Article English.
Listen for important points
signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech.
A Closer Look at Africa: Its Use context clues from the
People, Culture, Traditions, material viewed to determine
Literature, Language, and the meaning of unfamiliar
Tourist Spots (video clips, slides) words or expressions.
Generate ideas and their
relationships.
Present ideas using a variety of
graphic organizers.
“The Hands of the Blacks” by Describe the notable literary
Luis Bernardo-Honwana genres contributed by African
writers.
“I am an African Child” Identify the distinguishing
features of notable African
chants, poems, folktales, and
short stories.
Listen for important points
 signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech.
Use the correct sounds of
English.
Making and Reading of Use parallel structures.
Messages for the African Use appropriate cohesive
Children Using Connectors devices in composing an
Placed on a Hand Stick informative speech.
Use the correct sounds of
English.
A Closer Look at China: Its Use context clues from the
People, Culture, Traditions, material viewed to determine
Literature, Language, and the meaning of unfamiliar
Tourist Spots (video clips, slides) words or expressions
Generate ideas and their
relationships.
“The Soul of the Great Bell” by Explain how the elements
Lafcadio Hearn (with video clip) specific to a genre contribute
to the theme of a particular
literary selection
Express appreciation for
sensory images used
Explain the literary devices
used.
Use context clues from the
material viewed to determine
the meaning of unfamiliar
words or expressions.
Making of Scripts for a Role Use parallel structures.
Play of the Story Discussed Use appropriate cohesive
devices in composing an
informative speech.
Role Playing Listen for important points
signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech.
Use the correct sounds of
English.
A Closer Look at Japan: Its Organize information from a
People, Culture, Traditions, material viewed.
Literature, Language, and
Tourist Spots (video clips, slides)
Article on Japanese and Chinese Listen for important points
Traditions signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech.
Generate ideas and their
relationships.
Organize ideas in one-step
word, phrase, and sentence
outline forms.
“The Story of the Aged Mother” Explain how the elements
specific to a genre contribute
 to the theme of a particular
literary selection.
Determine the meaning of
idiomatic expressions by
noting context clues and
collocations.
Express appreciation for
sensory images used.
Explain the literary devices
used.
Group Dynamics (jingle, dance, Listen for important points
poster, slogan, etc.) signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech
Keynote Speech Excerpt Use the appropriate reading
style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive
reading etc.) for one’s purpose.
Organize notes taken from an
expository text.
Arrange notes using a variety
of graphic organizers.

Speech Delivery Use appropriate prosodic

features of speech when
delivering lines.
Determine how volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and
speech rate serve as carriers of
meaning.
“The Prophet” by Khalil Gibran Use appropriate strategies in
unlocking the meaning of
unfamiliar words and idiomatic
expressions.
Organize information from a
material viewed.
Explain how the elements
specific to a genre contribute
to the theme of a particular
literary selection.
Determine tone, mood,
technique, and purpose of the
author
Making of Bookmarks on Use parallel structures.
Nuggets of Wisdom (Practical Use appropriate cohesive
Application of the Article “The devices in composing an
Prophet” by Khalil Gibran ) informative speech.
A Closer Look at India: Its Organize information from a
People, Culture, Traditions, material viewed.
Literature, Language, and Listen for important points
Tourist Spots (video clips, slides) signaled by volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech.
“The Ramayana” Appreciate literature as a

Watching the Video Clip
Version and Writing a Script of
Ramayana
Performance
“The Rubaiyat of Omar
Khayam”
Poetry Interpretation
Expository Text: Tips on Writing
an Event Proposal
Reading and Critiquing
Expository Texts
Shakuntala by Kalidasa (Act IV)
Tone and Mood
Reader’s Theatre Shakuntala by
Kalidasa (Act IV) (1st Part)
means of understanding the
human being and the forces
he/she needs to contend with
Generate ideas and their
relationships.
Use the appropriate reading
style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive
reading etc.) for one’s purpose
Organize information from a
material viewed.
Use parallel structures
Use appropriate cohesive
devices in composing an
informative speech.
Use appropriate prosodic
features of speech when
delivering lines.
Read intensively to determine
the author’s purpose.
Determine the meaning of
words and expressions that
reflect the local culture by
noting context clues.
Use the correct stance and
behavior.
Note the changes in volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech that affect meaning.
Organize notes taken from an
expository text.
Arrange notes in one-step
word, phrase, and sentence
outline forms.
of Organize notes taken from an
expository text.
Arrange notes in one-step
word, phrase, and sentence
outline forms.
Read intensively to determine
the author’s purpose.
Explain how a selection may
be influenced by culture,
history, environment, or other
factors.
Determine the meaning of
words and expressions that
reflect the local culture by
noting context clues
Note the changes in volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech that affect meaning.
Note the changes in volume,
projection, pitch, stress,

Reader’s Theatre Shakuntala by
Kalidasa (Act IV) (2nd Group)
Articles about Degrees and
Series of Adjectives
Writing of Informative Speeches
or Articles Using Adjectives and
Cohesive Devices
Speech Delivery (Part 1)
Speech Delivery (Part 2)
Poem about Library and
Reference Materials
Gathering of Information on
Assigned Topics Using the
Appropriate References
Organizing the Information
Obtained into an Informative
Speech
Speech Delivery
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech that affect meaning.
Note the changes in volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech that affect meaning.
Use the appropriate reading
style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive
reading etc.) for one’s purpose.
Organize notes taken from an
expository text
Arrange notes in one-step
word, phrase, and sentence
outline forms
Use parallel structures.
Use appropriate cohesive
devices in composing an
informative speech.
Deliver a self-composed
informative speech.
Deliver a self-composed
informative speech.
Use the appropriate reading
style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive
reading etc.) for one’s purpose.
Use the appropriate reading
style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive
reading etc.) for one’s purpose.
Organize notes taken from an
expository text.
Arrange notes in one-step
word, phrase, and sentence
outline forms.
Use parallel structures.
Use appropriate cohesive
devices in composing an
informative speech.
Note the changes in volume,
projection, pitch, stress,
intonation, juncture, and rate
of speech that affect meaning.
Deliver a self-composed
informative speech.