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Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF TALISAY CITY
J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
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MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ENGLISH

Grades 7-10

Assignment per School

Grade
District School Name of Teachers Quarter Week Competencies
Level
1 Supply other words or expressions that complete an analogy
Identify the genre, purpose, intended audience and features of various
2 viewed texts such as movie clip, trailer, newsflash, internet-based
program, documentary, video
3 Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts
7 1
4 Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts
5 Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts
6 Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully
Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose (e.g.
7-8
scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.)
Use listening strategies based on purpose, familiarity with the topic and
1
levels of difficulty of short texts listened to
2 Use a search engine to conduct a guided search on a given topic
Navigate a website using essential features, e.g. using headings, links,
3
etc.
7 2
Research a topic with support using two or three sources provided, e.g.
4
newspapers, website, video, images, podcast, print- based material
5 Summarize key information from a text
6 Use analogy to describe or make a point
7-8 Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa
Use correct and appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving
1 information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in
personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language, stance and behavior when giving
7 3
2 information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in
factual and personal recounts
Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history,
3
environment, or other factors

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Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF TALISAY CITY
J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
Email: talisaycity.division@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Deped Talisay
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4 Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed
5 Cite evidence to support a general statement
6 React to what is asserted or expressed in a text
Raise sensible, challenging thought provoking questions in public
7-8
forums/panel discussions, etc.
1 Distinguish features of academic writing
Employ a variety of strategies for effective interpersonal communication
2
(interview, dialog, conversation)
3 Determine the worth of ideas mentioned in the text listened to
4 Determine the truthfulness and accuracy of the material viewed
Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to
5
resolve those conflicts in non-violent ways
Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better
6
understand other people
Discover through Philippine literature the need to work cooperatively and
7
responsibly in today’s global village
8 Compose an informative essay
Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local
1
culture by noting context clues
2 Use conventions in citing sources
3-4 Use modal verbs, nouns and adverbs appropriately
Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive - also,
moreover; causative - as a result, consequently; conditional/
5-6
concessional - otherwise, in that case, however; sequential - to begin
with, in conclusion; clarifying -. for instance, in fact, in addition)
Use a range of verbs, adjectives and adverbs to convey emotional
7-8
response or reaction to an issue to persuade
Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and
1
information maps found in expository texts
2 Use opinion-marking signals to share ideas
Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different
3-4
multimodal texts
Compare and contrast own opinions with those presented in familiar
5-6
texts
7-8 Recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text
1 Examine biases (for or against) made by the author
Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda
2
techniques
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF TALISAY CITY
J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
Email: talisaycity.division@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Deped Talisay
Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the
3
text listened to
Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse
4
backgrounds
5-6 Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech
7-8 Use parallel structures
Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each
pattern of idea development:
● general to particular
1 ● claim and counterclaim
● problem-solution
● cause-effect
● and others
8 4 Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and
2
secondary sources
3 Synthesize essential information found in various sources
4 Compose effective paragraphs
Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature,
5-6
expository, explanatory, factual and personal recount, persuasive)
Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech
7-8
conventions
1-2 Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals
3-5 Use conditionals in expressing arguments
9 1
Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations
6-8
(intimate, casual, conversational, consultative, frozen)
Make connections between texts to particular social issues, concerns, or
1-4
dispositions in real life
9 2
Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in the
5-8
VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world
1-2 Differentiate biases from prejudices
Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in
9 3 3-5
the material viewed
6-8 Judge the validity of the evidence listened to
Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s
1-4
reasoning, and the effectiveness of the presentation
9 4
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound
5-8
analysis and call for prompt actions
Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel
10 1 1
discussions, etc. in everyday conversations and exchanges

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF TALISAY CITY
J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
Email: talisaycity.division@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Deped Talisay
Determine the effect of textual aids like advance organizers, titles, non-
2
linear illustrations, etc. on the understanding of a text
Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material
3
viewed to achieve the writer’s purpose
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside
4
sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness
5 Employ analytical listening in problem solving
Evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts using a set of
6 criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short
story
Evaluate spoken texts using given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, cohesion,
7-8
correctness
1 Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies
Identify key structural elements, e.g.:
• Exposition - Statement of position,
• Arguments,
• Restatement of Positions
and language features of an argumentative text, e.g.:
• modal verbs: should, must, might, and modal adverbs: usually,
2 probably, etc.;
• attitudes expressed through evaluative language;
• conjunctions or connectives to link ideas: because, therefore, on the
10 2 other hand, etc.;
• declarative statements;
• rhetorical questions;
• passive voice
3 Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion
4 Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value
Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include key
5
structural elements and language features
Deliver a prepared or impromptu talk on an issue employing the
6
techniques in public speaking
7-8 Compose texts which include multimodal elements
1-2 Compose an argumentative essay
Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
3-4
techniques
10 3
5-6 Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection
Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches:
7-8
- structuralist/formalist

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF TALISAY CITY
J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
Email: talisaycity.division@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Deped Talisay
- moralist
- Marxist
- feminist
- historical
- reader-response
1 Distinguish technical terms used in research
2 Give technical and operational definitions
10 4 3-4 Give expanded definitions of words
5-6 Observe correct grammar in making definitions
7-8 Compose a research report on a relevant social issue

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

MARIANO R. MONTEBON, PhD MARIA LOURDES L. IPONG, Dev. EdD EVANGEL M. LUMINARIAS, PhD, CESO V
Education Program Supervisor in English Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division Schools Division Superintendent

June 18, 2020

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