La Union Colleges of Science and Technology

Central West, Bauang, La Union

CURRICULUM MAP
English
GRADE 8

First Quarter (African Literature as a Means of Exploring Forces That Human Beings Content With)

Content Standard (CS): The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a means of exploring forces that human beings contend with; various reading styles vis-à-vis
purposes of reading; 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.
Performance Standard (PS): The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive 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.
Legend:
A – RC/SS (reading comprehension/study skills); B – LC (Listening Comprehension); C – VC (Viewing Comprehension); D – VD (Vocabulary Development); E – Lit (Literature); F – WC
(Writing Composition); G – OL/F (Oral Language and Fluency); H – GA (Grammar Awareness)
Term Unit Topic: Competencies/ Assessment Activities Resources Institutional
(No.): Content Skills (K to 12 English Core Values
Month Curriculum Guide
December 2013)
Week 1 Africa’s Plea EN8LT-Ie-2.2 Formative: D1: Answer the questions Everyday Life In Afro-  Respect for
(by Roland Tombekai Explain how the elements  Recitation briefly to show one’s Asian Literature 8 (pp. Individuality
Dempster) specific to a genre contribute to  Literary, analytical and understanding of the 3-6)  Love for Oneself
the theme of a particular literary reflective discussion italicized words  Acceptance for
selection  Summarizing Milagros Lapid & Josephine Others
E1/E2/E3: Answer the given Serrano 2018 ecas English
Communication Arts and
EN8V-Ie-4 Summative questions to analyse the
Skills through Afro-Asian
Use appropriate strategies in  Quizzes poem Literature. Phoenix
unlocking the meaning of the  Performance Task Publishing House
unfamiliar words

EN8LT-Id2.2.3
Determine tone, mood, and
purpose of the author

EN8LT-IId2.2.2
Explain the literary devices used
Week 2 Sentences and EN8WC-Ib-1.1.6: Formative  Distinguish between Phoenix Language
Fragments Organize ideas in fragments and  Discussion sentence and fragments Package Skill Builders
sentence outline forms  Recitation for English
 Seatwork  Complete a fragment into a Proficiency 8 (pp. 9-
 Assignments sentence 11)

Summative  Correcting punctuations

 Quizzes
 Write original journal
Phoenix Language
Journal Formative  Examine various concepts Package Skill Builders
 Discussion one wants to write for English
Proficiency 8 (pp. 14-
 Recitation
 Write reflection based on 16)
 Self-reflection
 Assignments selection using powerful
 Daily journal entry details to relate with one’s
experience in each journal

Summative
 Journal output

Week 3 Black Woman EN8V-Ie-4: Use appropriate Formative: D1: Write synonym of the Everyday Life In Afro-  Appreciating others
(by Leopold Sedar strategies in unlocking the  Recitation given words based on the Asian Literature 8 (pp.  Embracing realities
Senghor) meaning of unfamiliar words  Literary, analytical and context of the selection 7-11) of life
reflective discussion  Realizing the true
EN8LT-Id2.2.3  Summarizing E1/E2: Answer the questions meaning of beauty
Determine tone, mood, and  Recognition and
purpose of the author Summative E3: Write the poetic respect for one’s
 Quizzes elements used in the given uniqueness
EL8LT-I-I.2b  Performance Task verses
Identify poetic elements
Week 4 Cause and Effect EN8G-IIa-9: Formative  Distinguish the cause and Phoenix Language
Relationship Use appropriate grammatical  Discussion effect in a given scenario Package Skill Builders
signals or expressions suitable to  Recitation for English
each pattern of idea  Seatwork  Completing the chart to Proficiency 8 (pp. 17-
development: cause-effect  Assignments identify the cause and 20)
relationship  Graphic Organizer effect based on a selection

Summative  Compose sentence using

 Quizzes inverted order
 EN8WC-IIb-2.8: Phoenix Language
Sentences in Inverted Compose sentence in inverted  Identify subject and Package Skill Builders
Order order predicate for English
Proficiency 8 (pp. 23-
EN8G-IIb-9:  Distinguish sentence with 25)
Use appropriate grammatical natural and inverted order
signals or expressions suitable to
each pattern of idea
development: general to
particular

Week 5 The Hands of the EN8V-Ia-10.2: Formative: D1: Read the sentence and Everyday Life In Afro-  Determination
Black Determine the meaning of  Recitation give the meaning of the Asian Literature 8 (pp.  Perseverance
(by Luis Bernardo idiomatic expressions by noting  Literary, analytical and idiomatic expression that 112-17)  Living a Purposeful
Honwana) context clues and collocations reflective discussion uses the word hand in each and meaningful life
 Summarizing sentence Milagros Lapid & Josephine
 Faith and trust in
EL8LT-I-1.3 Serrano 2018 ecas English
Communication Arts and one’s capacity
Analyze the literary element Summative E1/E2/E3: Answer the
Skills through Afro-Asian
 Quizzes questions briefly Literature. Phoenix
EN8LT-Ie-2.2  Performance Task Publishing House
Explain how the elements
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular literary
selection

EN8LT-Id2.2.3
Determine tone, mood, and
purpose of the author

Week 6 Sentence Patterns EN8G-IIa-9: Formative  Identify the different Phoenix Language 
Use appropriate grammatical  Discussion sentence patterns Package Skill Builders
signals or expressions suitable to  Recitation for English
each pattern of idea development  Seatwork  Understand the connection Proficiency 8(pp. 36-
 Assignments of subject and verb 38; 50-56; 68-70)
 Graphic Organizer agreement with sentence
pattern
Summative
 Quizzes  Distinguish regular and
irregular verbs

 Identify transitive,
intransitive and linking
 verbs

 Identify subject and object

complement
Week 7 The Gentleman of the EN8V-Ie-4: Formative: D1: Read the given sentences Everyday Life In Afro-  Respect for Others
Jungle Use appropriate strategies in  Recitation and underline the word or Asian Literature 8 (pp.  Truthfulness
(by Jomo Kenyatta) unlocking the meaning of  Literary, analytical and group of words that help you 18-23)  Honesty
unfamiliar words reflective discussion understand the meaning of  Fairness
 Summarizing the italicized word in each Milagros Lapid & Josephine
EL8LT-I-1.4: sentence Serrano 2018 ecas English
Communication Arts and
Explain the elements of a story Summative Skills through Afro-Asian
 Quizzes Literature. Phoenix
EN8LT-Ie-2.2  Performance Task Publishing House
Explain how the elements
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular literary
selection

EN8LT-Id2.2.3
Determine tone, mood, and
purpose of the author

EN8WC-Ia-1.1:
Generate ideas

Week 8 Drawing conclusions EN8WC-IId2.8.9: Formative  Arrive at a reasonable Phoenix Language 

Use a variety of techniques to  Discussion judgement after Package Skill Builders
formulate a conclusion  Recitation considering facts of a given for English
 Seatwork selection Proficiency 8 (pp. 76-
 Graphic Organizers 78)
 Assignments  Distinguish facts from
opinion
Summative
Quizzes
Week 9 Nelson Mandela’s EN8V-Ie-4: Formative: D1: Write the meaning of the Everyday Life In Afro-  Hope
Nobel Peace Prize Use appropriate strategies in  Recitation word of the underlined words Asian Literature 8 (pp.  Optimism
Lecture unlocking the meaning of  Discussion based on the context clues 24-32)  Equality
unfamiliar words  Literary, analytical and  Determination
reflective discussion E1: Answer the question  Acceptance
EN8LT-Id2.2.3  Summarizing based from the story read  Embracing Diversity
Determine the purpose of the
 Living a Purposeful
author F1: Write five major points
 Summative of Nelson Mandela’s speech Life
EN8WC-Ia-1.1:  Quizzes that courage people to
Generate idea  Performance Task promote quality of life

Week 10 Unit Test

Second Quarter (East Asian Literature as an Form Inspired and Influenced by Nature)

Content Standard (CS): The learner demonstrates understanding of: East Asian literature as a mirror to a shares heritage; coping strategies in processing textual information; strategies in
examining features of a listening and viewing material; structural analysis of words and propaganda techniques; and grammatical signals for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis.
Performance Standard (PS): The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an informative essay featuring use of properly acknowledged
information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.
Legend:
A – RC/SS (reading comprehension/study skills); B – LC (Listening Comprehension); C – VC (Viewing Comprehension); D – VD (Vocabulary Development); E – Lit (Literature); F – WC
(Writing Composition); G – OL/F (Oral Language and Fluency); H – GA (Grammar Awareness)
Term Unit Topic: Competencies/ Assessment Activities Resources Institutional
(No.): Content Skills Core Values
Month
Week 1 Japanese Zen Stories EL8RC-II-1.1: Formative: A1: Based from the story Milagros Lapid & Josephine  Observance of right
Justify using textual evidences  Recitation read, state the common Serrano 2018 ecas English principle life
Communication Arts and
 Literary, analytical and strands that make them Zen  Appreciation of Zen
Skills through Afro-Asian
EN8VC-IIa-1.3: reflective discussion stories and cite textual Literature. Phoenix stories
Predict the gist of the material  Multimedia presentation evidence to justify the Publishing House  Respect for other
viewed based on the title,  Group Activities answer religion, belief, and
pictures, and excerpt  Graphic Organizers practices
A2: Draw an Enso following  Interconnected-ness
EN8V-IIa-24.1: Summative the given simple steps with nature
Distinguish verbal ironies  Quizzes
C1: Write one’s idea about
 Performance Task
EN8WC-IIc-2.8: the figure presented
 Unit Test
Compose effective paragraphs
through strategies in idea D1: Identify the verbal
Self-Assessment
development ironies in the Zen stories
 Blog
 Rubric F1: Choose one saying that
 Self-Reflection interests you and develop a
paragraph about it

Week 2 Nouns and their cases EN8G-IIa-9: Formative  Classifying and using Phoenix Language 
Use appropriate grammatical  Discussion nouns in the different cases Package Skill Builders
signals or expressions suitable to  Recitation for English
 each pattern of idea development  Seatwork  Give samples of each cases Proficiency 8 (pp. 101-
 Graphic Organizers of nouns 105)
 Assignments
 Determine the case of noun
Summative and tell the function in the
Quizzes sentence

Week 3 Japanese Haikus EL8RC-II-1.1: Formative: A1/D1/D2/E1/E2/E3: Milagros Lapid & Josephine  Respect and love for
Analyze content using textual  Recitation Answer the given questions Serrano 2018 ecas English nature
Communication Arts and
evidences  Literary, analytical and about the Haiku given  Appreciation for
Skills through Afro-Asian
reflective discussion Literature. Phoenix Haikus and Japanese
EL8VC-II-1.2:  Multimedia presentation C1: Create a Haiku based Publishing House of simplicity and
View comprehension  Group Activities from the photo or image that perfection
 Graphic Organizers strikes you  Giving importance
EL8VD-II-1.2 to fleeting moments
Identify literal meaning Summative and ordinary things
 Quizzes and events
EN8V-III-24:  Living in the present
 Performance Task
Distinguish literal meaning and  Strengthening the
 Unit Test
figurative meaning use of senses
Self-Assessment  Group spirit and
EL8LT-II-1.2a: teamwork
Distinguish the features of a  Blog
Haiku  Rubric
 Self-Reflection
EL8LT-II-1.2b:
Identify juxtaposition in poetry

EN8LT-Ic-2.2.1:
Identify sensory images

EL8WC-II-1.2:
Create original Haikus

Week 4 Phoenix Language 

Package Skill Builders
for English
Proficiency 8 (pp. 101-
105)
Week 5 Japanese Play: Mad EL8RC-II.1.3a: Formative: A1/A2/E1/E2: In  Respect and
man on the Roof (by Examine the character traits  Recitation cooperative groups, analyze understanding for
Kikuchi Kan)  Literary, analytical and the play by answering the people with mental
 EL8RC-II.1.3b: reflective discussion given questions disorder
Understand the importance of the  Multimedia presentation  Constant
other characters  Group Activities A3/E3/E4/F1: In cooperative examination of one’s
 Graphic Organizers groups, analyze the play by life
EL8RC-II.1.3c: answering the given  Living a purposeful
Describe and evaluate the setting Summative questions in a confusing world
 Quizzes  Group spirit and
EL8WC/VC-II-1.3:  Performance Task A4: In cooperative groups, teamwork
Integrate psychology and social  Unit Test choose one topic from the  Attentive listening
issue through research and given list and research about
technology Self-Assessment it. Present it in multimedia
form
 Blog
EL8VC-IIa-1.3:
 Rubric
View comprehension C1: Write one’s answers
 Self-Reflection what makes the presented
EN8V-IIIf-12.3: mask a universal symbol of
Arrive at meanings through drama
context clues
D1: Study the phrase and
EL8LT-II-1.3a: choose the word that best fit
Analyze elements of a play each phrase
through diffentiate

EL8LT-II-1.3b:
Break down plot components

EL8LT-II-1.3c:
Identify and express the theme in
a unified statement

EL8LT-II-1.3d:
Examine the themes universally

EN8WC-IIe-2.2:
Articulate and evaluate personal
response/Retell a personal
experience in coherent
paragraphs

Week 6 Modals EN8G-IIIf-3.6: Phoenix Language 

Use modals appropriately Package Skill Builders
for English
 Proficiency 8 (pp.
Week 7 Chinese Short Story: EL8VC-IIa-1.4: Formative: C1: Describe the man in the  Value education/
A Country Boy Quits View comprehension  Recitation picture and write one’s study well
School and the  Literary, analytical and answers to the given question  Gratitude and
Analects of Confucius EN9V-Ig-12.3: reflective discussion appreciation for
Distinguish synonyms  Multimedia presentation D1: In the box is a pool of parent’s efforts and
 Group Activities words. Look for synonyms sacrifices
EL8VD-II-1.4b:  Graphic Organizers and put a different symbol  Consistent
Use words in context for each pair of synonyms observation of
Summative valuable principle s
EL8LT-II-1.4a:  Quizzes D2/F1: Construct meaningful in life
Identify story elements sentences using the given  Appreciation for
 Performance Task
words Chinese stories and
 Unit Test
EL8LT-II-1.4b: sayings
Analyze content E1: Do the given tasks in  Group spirit and
Self-Assessment
cooperative groups and teamwork
EL8/RCLT-II-1.4b:  Blog complete the given story
Expand characterization  Rubric frame. Discuss the questions
 Self-Reflection that follows
EL8/RCLT-II-1.4a:
Use textual evidence

EL8LT-II-1.4b:
Identify conflict and infer how it
interplays with the other story
elements

EL8/RCLT-II-1.4c:
Describe setting and its role in
developing the conflict

EN9VC-Id-21:
Summarize logically

EL8RC/LT-II-1.4d:
Infer meaning of events

EL8RC/LT-II-1.4f:
Evaluate personal significance of
a resolution in the story

EL8LT-II-1.4c:
 Articulate the story’s theme

EN8WC-IIa-2.8:
Construct meaningful and
effective sentences

EL8WC-II-1.4:
Construct higher order thinking
questions

Week 8 Phoenix Language 

Package Skill Builders
for English
Proficiency 8 (pp.
Week 9 Korean Poem: The EL8VC-II-1.5: Formative: C1: Study the image  Respect for human
Silence of Love View comprehension  Recitation carefully, then answer dignity
(by Han Young-Un)  Literary, analytical and the given questions  Respect for women
EL8VD- II-1.5a: reflective discussion  Advocacy against
Expand knowledge on  Multimedia presentation D1: Choose five war, slavery and
vocabulary words  Group Activities unfamiliar words from physical abuse
 Graphic Organizers the poem and complete  Love for one’s
EL8VD- II-1.5b: the given table country
Use vocabulary words in context Summative  Hopefulness
 Quizzes E1: In cooperative  Valuing historical
EL8LT- II-1.5a: groups, analyse the
 Performance Task past
Analyze elements of poetry poem based in the
 Unit Test  Living at the present
through differentiation given sets of
moment with
questions. Express
Self-Assessment learnings from the
EL8LT- II-1.5b: answers in varied ways
 Blog past
Identify the poet’s attitude
towards the subject  Rubric
 Self-Reflection
EN8V-IIf-10.1.4:
Identify the figures of speech

EL8LT- II-1.5b:
Prove the universality of theme

EN8WC-IIe-2.2:
Express and evaluate personal
perspective/response
 Week 10 Unit Test

Third Quarter (Understanding the Literature of South East Asia for a Deeper Appreciation of Self and Others)

Content Standard (CS): The learner demonstrates understanding of: Southeast Asian literature as mirror to a shared heritage ; coping strategies in processing textual information; strategies
in examining features of a listening and viewing material; structural analysis of words and propaganda techniques; and grammatical signals for opinion- making, persuasion and emphasis.
Performance Standard (PS): The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an informative essay featuring use of properly acknowledged
information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-making , persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and ehaviour.
Legend:
A – RC/SS (reading comprehension/study skills); B – LC (Listening Comprehension); C – VC (Viewing Comprehension); D – VD (Vocabulary Development); E – Lit (Literature); F – WC
(Writing Composition); G – OL/F (Oral Language and Fluency); H – GA (Grammar Awareness)
Term (No.): Unit Topic: Competencies/ Assessment Activities Resources Institutional
Month Content Skills Core Values
Week 1 On the Three Evils EN7WC-IV-a-2.8.4: Analyze, Formative: A1/A2/A3/E1: Read  Freedom to express
(by U Nu) interpret, and evaluate the  Recitation selection a second time and one’s emotions
details of an essay  Literary, analytical and answer the given questions  Respect for diversity
reflective discussions
EN8RC-IIIf-2.1.7.1:  Reflective discussion
Evaluate the details that support  Graphic organizer A4: Work in the given
assertions in a text  Assignments numbers to see how these
 Group works issues affect the Philippines
EN8RC-IIIe-2.1.7: and other countries
 Seat works
React to what is asserted or
 Quizzes
expressed in a text A5: Make an outline using
notes from primary and
Summative:
EN8RC-III-I.1: secondary sources
Reconstruct situations/realties  Performance Task

EN8WC-IIIc-1.1.6:
Expand the content of an
outline using the notes primary
and secondary sources

EN8VC-Iia-1.3:
Analyze, interpret and evaluate
details of illustrations

EN7VC-III-f-14:
Make a stand on the material
viewed
 EN8V-IIIe-12.3:
Arrive at meanings through
context clues

EN7LT-I-I-3:
Explain how a selection is
influenced by culture, history
and environment

EN8WC-III.I.1:
Write an essay to shoe one’s
conviction in relation to an
issue
Week 2 Phoenix Language 
Package Skill Builders
for English
Proficiency (pp.
Week 3 A Taximan’s Story EN8VC-Iic-17: Formative: C1: Do what is instructed  Understanding the
(by Catherine Lim) Determine the message  Recitation superstitious beliefs
conveyed in the material used  Literary, analytical and C2: Look for documents of different people
reflective discussions featuring taxi drivers. Then  Understanding one’s
EL8VC-III-1.2:  Multimedia presentation answer the questions that superstitious belief
Critical analysis of real-life  Group sharing follows  Respect and
situation  Critical viewing acceptance of
D1: Read the sentence taken people’s culture and
EN8VC-Ib-8: Summative: from the story and determine belief
Deduce word meaning using  Quizzes what the underline words
context clues mean
 Performance task
 Unit test
EN8WC-III-1.2c: E1/E2: Answer the
Compose an informative following questions based in
article/essay the story

EL8G-III-I.2: F1/F2: Prepare and produce

Determine errors in sentences a magazine by group

EL8WC-III-I.2a: H1/H2: Read the following

Write grammatical sentence sentences taken from the
selection. Rewrite them to
correct any grammar error

Week 4 Phoenix Language 


Week 5 The Cock EN7RC-III-a-8:
(by Tao Kim Hai) Use the universe of the text to
activate one’s schema
EL8RC-III-1.3:
Expand ideas from the text
EN8SS-IIIe-1.6:
Show respect for intellectual
property rights by
acknowledging citations
EN8RC-Iic-2.1.7:
React to assertions made
EN8V-IIIa-15.3:
Infer the meaning of the words
though structural analysis
EL8LT-III-I.3a:
Analyze how the different
elements of the text contributes
to its effectiveness
EL8LT-III-I.3b:
Discover literature as a tool to
understand cultural differences
Package Skill Builders
for English
Proficiency (pp.
Formative: A1/E1/E2/E3:  Understanding
 Recitation Answer the give questions superstitious belief
 Literary, analytical and of different people
reflective discussions A2:  Understanding one’s
 Multimedia presentation Illustrate funny instances superstitious belief
 Group sharing based on the description in  Respect and
 Critical viewing the story acceptance of
people’s culture and
Summative: A3: belief
 Quizzes Conduct a simply survey
regarding people’s attitudes
 Performance task
towards superstitious belief
Unit test
A4:
Watch videos on YouTube
about different superstitious
beliefs in South-East Asia.
Then answer the given
questions
D1:
Read how the words are used
in the selection. Then
complete the worksheet to
determine the meaning of
each words

EL8LT-Ih-3:
Explain how a selection is
influenced by culture, history,
environment

Week 6 Phoenix Language 

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for English
Proficiency (pp.
Week 7 Welcome Home EL8VD-III-1.4: Formative: A1: Study the literal  Promoting peace
 (by Tammi Lavacheck) Identifying the word meaning
EL8LT-III-1.4:
Identifying, analysing, and
interpreting poetic elements
EN7RC-III-a-8:
Using one’s schema to
understand the text
EL8RC-III-1.4:
Establishing parallelism
EL8WC-III-1.4:
Writing original poem
EN8VC-Iic-17:
Determining the key message
conveyed in the material
viewed
EN7VC-III-f-14:
Making a stand on an issue
Week 8
Week 9 Love of Country – an EN7RC-III-a-8:
excerpt Using one’s schema to
(by Andres Bonifacio) understand the text
EL8RC-III-I.5:
Establishing parallelism
EN8VC-Iic-17:
Determining the key message
conveyed in the material
 Recitation elements used by the poet
 Literary, analytical and and answer the given
reflective discussions questions
 Multimedia presentation
 Group sharing A2: Analyze further the
 Critical viewing poem “Welcome Home” and
illustrate the given lines
Summative:
 Quizzes C1: Sutdy the editorial
cartoons and answer the
 Performance task
questions that follow
Unit test
D1: Complete the puzzle by
writing the words in the
poem that match the given
meaning or clues
F1: Research on the history
of Vietnam and identify
events that are referred to in
the poems. Research also n
how their people regard these
events
F2:Wite an essay that cites
other disadvantages of war
and discouraging other
people from engaging in it
Phoenix Language 
Package Skill Builders
for English
Proficiency (pp.
Formative: A1/A2: Study the literary  Patriotism
 Recitation elements used by the poet  Taking pride in
 Literary, analytical and and answer the given Filipino heroism
reflective discussions question
 Multimedia presentation
 Group sharing A2: Read online materials
 Critical viewing about the life of Andres
Bonifacio. List at least three
Summative: events in his life that would
 Quizzes prove any of the stanzas in
 viewed  Performance task the poem
Unit test
EN7VC-III-f-14: C1: study the illustrations
Make a stand on an issue and answer the questions that
follow
EN8V-IIIe-12.3:
Identify word meaning through D1: Check how the words
context clues are used on the poem

EL8LT-III-I.5: F1: Write an effective essay

Identify, analyse, and interpret about one’s love for country
poetic elements using propaganda technique

EL8WC-III-I.5:
Write an essay
Week 10 Unit Test

Third Quarter (Understanding the Literature of South East Asia for a Deeper Appreciation of Self and Others)

Content Standard (CS): The learner demonstrates understanding of: Southeast Asian literature as mirror to a shared heritage ; coping strategies in processing textual information; strategies
in examining features of a listening and viewing material; structural analysis of words and propaganda techniques; and grammatical signals for opinion- making, persuasion, and emphasis.
Performance Standard (PS): The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an informative essay featuring use of properly acknowledged
information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-making , persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.
Legend:
A – RC/SS (reading comprehension/study skills); B – LC (Listening Comprehension); C – VC (Viewing Comprehension); D – VD (Vocabulary Development); E – Lit (Literature); F – WC
(Writing Composition); G – OL/F (Oral Language and Fluency); H – GA (Grammar Awareness)
Term (No.): Unit Topic: Competencies/ Assessment Activities Resources Institutional
Month Content Skills Core Values
Week 1 The Cabuliwallah EN8V-Ie-4: Formative: A1: Answer the given 
Exploring different strategies to  Recitation questions
get the meaning of unfamiliar  Literary, analytical and
terms reflective discussions A3: Write words that would
 Reflective discussion indicate the impression of the
EN8RC-Iva-2.2.1:  Graphic organizer given characters on the
Identifying positions of topic  Assignments Cabuliwallah
sentence  Group works
D1: Study the context of the
 Seat works
EN8RC-IVb-2.21.2: vocabulary word in the
 Quizzes
Identifying details that support indicated paragraph. The
the topic sentence write its meaning on the
Summative:
space provided
 Performance Task
 EN8LT-IVe-12:
Appreciating literature as an E1: Answer the given
expression of philosophical and questions
religious ideas
F1: Answer the given
EN8LT-IVf-2.2: questions based on the article
Explaining how the elements
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular
literary selection

EN8WC-IVd-3.4.2:
Identifying features of
journalistic ideas
Week 2
Week 3 Karma EL8VD-IV-1.2:
(by Khushwant Singh) Use various strategies to
decode the meaning of the word  Literary, analytical and
EN8LT-Ih-3:
Explain how a selection is
influenced by culture, history
and environment
EN8LT-IVf-2.2:
Explaining how the elements
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular
literary selection
ENLT-Iva-13.1:
Identifying the distinguishing
features found in the religious
texts, myths, drama, and short
stories by South and West
Asian writers
Phoenix Language 
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Formative: A1/E4: Explain which part  Nationalism
 Recitation of the essay do you  Being Humble
completely agree  Respect for women/
reflective discussions gender sensitivity
 Reflective discussion D1: Choose from the word
 Graphic organizer pool below the term that is
 Assignments defined by the set of words in
 Group works each number
 Seat works
E1/E2/E3: Answer the given
 Quizzes
questions based on the article
Summative:
F1: Write a feature article
 Performance Task about young Filipino’s
concept of Karma

EL8WC-IV-1.2:
Writing feature article
 EN8LT-IVe-12:
Appreciating literature as an
expression of philosophical and
religious ideas

EL8RC-IV-1.2:
Evaluating the information of a
given text

Week 4 Phoenix Language 

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Week 5 Food of Paradise EL8VD-IV-1.2: Formative: D1: Get your dictionary to  Hard work
(by Ibn Majid) Use various strategies to  Recitation trace the origin of the words  Faith in God
decode the meaning of the word  Literary, analytical and from the South Asia and find  Laughing at our own
reflective discussions their meaning weakness
EN8LT-Id-2.2.3:  Reflective discussion
Determining key ideas, tone,  Graphic organizer E1/E2: Answer the given
and purpose of the author  Assignments questions
 Group works
EN8LT-IVf-2.2: E3: Compare Ibrahim with
 Seat works
Explaining how the elements our own Juan Tamad
 Quizzes
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular
Summative:
literary selection
 Performance Task
EN8LT-IVe-12:
Appreciating literature as an
expression of philosophical and
religious ideas

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Week 7 Mules EL8VD-IV-1.2: Formative: D1: Go back to the poem and  Modernism
(by Yuyutsa Sharma) Use various strategies to  Recitation look for the words that mean  Violence against
decode the meaning of the word  Literary, analytical and the same as the given words mother earth is
reflective discussions meted with
EN8LT-IVe-12:  Reflective discussion E1: Answer the given unimaginable
 Appreciating literature as an
expression of philosophical and
religious ideas
EN8LT-Id-2.2.3:
Determining key ideas, tone,
and purpose of the author
Week 8
Week 9 Song of the Flower EL8VD-IV-1.2:
(by Kahlil Gibran) Use various strategies to
decode the meaning of the word  Literary, analytical and
EN8LT-IVe-12:
Appreciating literature as an
expression of philosophical and  Assignments
religious ideas
EN8LT-IVf-2.2:
Explaining how the elements
specific to a genre contribute to
the theme of a particular
literary selection
EN8LT-IIId-2.2.4:
Explaining figurative language
used
EN8LT-Ic-2.2.1:
Expressing appreciation for
sensory images
EN8LT-Ig-2.3:
Identifying similarities and
differences of the featured
 Graphic organizer questions punishment
 Assignments
 Group works E2: gather data about
 Seat works different animals that other
 Quizzes Asian countries use for
transportation
Summative:
 Performance Task Share your personal insights
on the formidable
relationship that exist
between animals and women
in Asia
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Formative: D1: Identify people, events,  Strong sense of
 Recitation things, expressions, determination helps
synonyms, antonyms or ideas get to where and
reflective discussions related to the word at the what we want to be
 Reflective discussion center in the future
 Graphic organizer  Optimism in life
E1/E2/E3/E4: Do the given  Flowing with life’s
 Group works activities per groups natural course makes
 Seat works adaptation easy and
E5/E6: Compare the smooth
 Quizzes
message of the song  Openness to what
“Bulaklak” with that of life has to offer
Summative:
Kahlil Gibran’s “Song of the
 Performance Task Flower”
 selections

EL8LT-Ih-3:
Explain how a selection is
influenced by culture, history,
environment

Week 10 Unit Test