Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN GRADE 8 ENGLISH

DIAGNOSTIC TEST (S.Y.2022-2023)
OBJECTIVE/COMPETENCY/ TEST ITEM REMEMBERIN EVALUATIN # OF
UNDERSTANDING APPLYING ANALYZING CREATING
SKILLS TO BE TESTED PLACEMENT G G ITEMS
QUARTER 1
Supply other words or expressions
4,5,6 √ 3
that complete an analogy
Use the passive and active voice
7,8,9 √ 3
meaningfully in varied contexts
Use the past and past perfect
1,2,3 √ 3
tenses correctly in varied contexts
Use direct and reported speech
10,11,12 √ 3
appropriately in varied contexts
QUARTER 2

Use listening strategies based on

purpose, familiarity with the topic
and levels of difficulty of short texts 13,14,15 √ 3
listened to

Use a search engine to conduct a

guided search on a given topic 16,17 √ 2

Navigate a website using essential

features, e.g. using headings, links,
18,19 √ 2
etc

Research a topic with support using 20 √ 2

two or three sources provided, e.g. 21 √
newspapers, website, video,

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

images, podcast, print based

material

Summarize key information from a

text 22 √ 1

Use analogy to describe or make a

point 23 √ 1

Transcode information from linear

24 √ 1
to non-linear texts and vice-versa
QUARTER 3
Use correct and appropriate multi-
media resources when orally giving
25 √
information, instructions, making 2
26 √
explanations and narrating events
in personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language,
stance and behavior when giving
information, instructions, making
27 √ 1
explanations, and narrating events
in factual and personal recounts

Explain how a selection may be

influenced by culture, history, 28 √
2
environment, or other factors 29 √

Express one’s beliefs/convictions

30 √
based on a material viewed 2
31
√
Cite evidence to support a general 32 √ 1

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

statement

React to what is asserted or

33
expressed in a text √ 2
34 √
Raise sensible, challenging thought
provoking questions in public 35
√ 2
forums/panel discussions, etc. 36
√
QUARTER 4

Distinguish features of academic

writing

Employ a variety of strategies for

effective interpersonal
communication (interview, dialog,
conversation)

Determine the worth of ideas

mentioned in the text listened to

Determine the truthfulness and

accuracy of the material viewed

Discover the conflicts presented in

literary selections and the need to
resolve those conflicts in non-
violent ways

Discover literature as a tool to

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

assert one’s unique identity and to

better understand other people

Discover through Philippine

literature the need to work
cooperatively and responsibly in
today’s global village

Compose an informative essay

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 9 21 3 12 2 3 50

Prepared by:

GLORIVY S. PERIGO
Subject Teacher
Checked by:

IAN DARYL D.TIROL

School Assessment Coordinator

Cebu City Don Carlos A. Gothong Memorial National High School

C. Padilla St., Cebu City, Philippines
(032)328 - 8198 │ gothongmnhs.cebucity@deped.gov.ph