Republic of the Philippines

MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Calapan City Campus
Masipit, Calapan City

College of Arts and Sciences

COURSE SYLLABUS IN GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
GRAMMAR AND
COMPOSITION

Course Title: GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION Instructor: RONALENE O. SALES

Prerequisite: None Class Schedule:

Credit Units: 3 Consultation Hours:

Number of Hours: 3 hours/week Term: First Semester 2020-2021

MinSCAT VMGO

VISION: A self-reliant center of development in Oriental Mindoro that provides sustained leadership in instruction, research
and extension to produce globally competitive Professionals and appropriate technologies crucial in
helping develop a productive, spiritually, morally upright citizenry in a diverse yet cohesive society.
MISSION: The institution exists to promote Professional and Technological Education by intensifying instruction and
training, conducting more viable and relevant researches, utilizing knowledge and Technology, sustaining
income generation through the adoption of feasible state of the art technologies establishment of
extensive and efficient linkages and networking and continuous organizational development.
GOAL: Provide and broaden the access to quality education responsive to an ever growing and dynamic society.
OBJECTIVES: Strengthen the capabilities of the institution to:
1. Offer quality education;
2. Provide opportunities for the youth to develop their potentials as human beings and as productive
member of the society;
3. Expand financial assistance to poor but deserving students toward greater access to education;
4. Maximize productivity to sustain income generation; and
5. Intensify research and extension services, which are relevant to the needs of the community.

CORE VALUES
MinSCAT plants RICE R-Responsibility, I- Involvement, C-Commitment and E-Excellence

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using English, Filipino, mother tongue language, and an appropriate
Foreign Language required by the industry
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, an ethical responsibility.
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on the study of grammar and composition. It contains an introduction and exploration of word
origins and various parts of speech to prepare students for critical reading, analysis and practical application for writing various
types of essays. It also provides analytical overview of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure to guide students toward
efficient and effective writing skills.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the semester, the students must have:
1. Analyzed “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically
2. Demonstrated proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies)
3. Used basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
4. Demonstrated critical, analytical, and creative thinking
5. Applied different analytical modes in problem solving

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 6. Appreciated the complexity of the human condition
7. Interpreted the human experience from various perspectives
8. Examined the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives
9. Took responsibility for knowing and being Filipino
10. Reflected critically on shared concern
11. Generated innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards
12. Made decisions based on moral norms and imperatives
13. Appreciated various art forms
14. Contributed to aesthetics
15. Advocated respect for human rights
16. Contributed personally and meaningfully to the country’s development
17. Worked effectively in a group
18. Applied computing tools to process information effectively
19. Used current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research
20. Negotiated the world of technology responsibly
21. Created solutions to problems in various fields
22. Managed one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living
23. Organized one’s self for lifelong learning

LINK TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completing this course, the students must have: Common to all programs

1 2 3 4 5

CO1. Analyzed “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically L L P O

CO2. Demonstrated proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of
L O P
new technologies)
CO3. Used basic concepts across the domains of knowledge L P L O
CO4. Demonstrated critical, analytical, and creative thinking L P L O
CO5. Applied different analytical models in problem solving L P O O
CO6. Appreciated the complexity of the human condition L O L O
CO7. Interpreted the human experience from various perspectives L L P
CO8. Examined the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives L O L
CO9. Took responsibility for knowing and being Filipino L P O O O
CO10. Reflected critically on shared concern L P O L O
CO11. Generated innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards L P P O
CO12. Made decisions based on moral norms and imperatives L P P
CO13. Appreciated various art forms L L O
CO14. Contributed to aesthetics L O L
CO15. Advocated respect for human rights L P O P P
CO16. Contributed personally and meaningfully to the country’s development L P O
CO17. Worked effectively in a group L L O O O
CO18. Applied computing tools to process information effectively L L P L P
CO19. Used current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research L L O
CO20. Negotiated the world of technology responsibly L P O
CO21. Created solutions to problems in various fields L O L O
CO22. Managed one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living L P L
CO23. Organized one’s self for lifelong learning L O P

Legend:
L – Facilitate learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P – Allows students to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated)
O – Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation but there is opportunity to practice the competencies)

LEARNING PLAN:

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 Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
Week 1 At the end of the MinSCAT VMGO
(1 hour) semester, the students Discussion of VMGO and
must have: 1. VMGO Core Values Pictograph
1. explained the VMGO 2. Core Values
and core values of 3. Academic policies The students will be given Presentation
the institution 4. Course Syllabi Situational Analysis related to
2. exemplified the VMGO Graded
VMGO and core Recitation
values Memorization and deep
3. applied the core understanding of the VMGO in
values class
4. reflected on the value
of institution’s
academic policies
internalized the
VMGO, core values
of the college as well
as the academic
policies
At the end of the topic, the Unit 1- Grammar, Usage
Week 1 - 5 students must have: and Mechanics Objective
(14 hours)  Understood the focus A. Parts of Speech Inductive teaching Type Test
1. Content Words
of the course
i. Nouns Lecture method
• Reviewed types and ii. Verbs
functions of the eight iii. Adjectives Discovery approach
parts of speech iv. Adverbs
• Distinguished between 2. Function Words Game integration
grammatical and i. Pronouns
ungrammatical sentence ii. Prepositions Drills
iii. Conjunctions
construction
iv. Interjections Independent Learning
• Determined the types of B. Verbals
verbals and modals as 1. Gerunds
well as their functions in 2. Infinitives
the sentence 3. Participles
• Observed correct C. Modals
subject-verb agreement D. Subject-Verb Agreement
in constructing sentences
whether in written or oral
communication
Week 6 - 8 At the end of the topic, the Unit 2. Vocabulary
(9 hours) students must have: Development Research Objective
 Developed college- Type Test
A. Word Formation Lecture
level vocabulary skills
by getting familiar on Drills Quiz Bee in
a. Clipping
the different word b. Blending a Group
formations and origins c. Borrowing
 Provided various d. Compounding
examples of words e. Affixes
that fall in the different f. Etymology
g. Acronym
types of word
h. Abbreviation
formation i. Coinage
 Identified B. Synonyms,
synonymous and Antonyms, Heteronyms
antonymous Idiomatic Expressions and
words and Phrasal Verbs

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 Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
improved diction
when
constructing
sentences and
utterances
 Used appropriate
idiomatic
expressions and
phrasal verbs in
a certain
occasion
 Acquired
strategies in
improving
vocabulary skills.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION - WEEK 9 (1 hour)
Week 10-14 At the end of the topic, the Unit 6. Composition Analysis/Critiquing Objective
(15 hours) students must have: Type Test
 Analyzed A. Subjects, Predicates Research
Cloze Test
sentences based and Sentences
Lecture
on parts, B. Capitalization Rubrics
structure and
functions. C. Punctuation Role playing
 Written different
types of D. Combining Sentences Inductive Teaching
sentences a. Clauses Drills
according to
structure and use b. Phrases
observing correct
punctuation and
capitalization
 Distinguished
clause from a
phrase and
combined
clauses and
phrases to form
new sensible
sentences.

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 Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
Week 15 -18 At the end of the topic, the E. Paragraph Writing Lecture Objective
(12 hours) students must have: a. Elements of a Paragraph Type Test
 Identified i. Unity Sample Analysis
ii. Coherence Essays with
characteristics of Independent Learning
iii. Emphasis rubrics
a good b. Parts of a Paragraph
paragraph i. Introduction Research
 Applied steps in ii. Body
writing an essay iii. Conclusion
 Written clear and c. Types of Paragraph
d. Types of Essays
coherent
e. Principles of
paragraphs with Composition Writing
controlled f. Steps in Essay Writing
organization and i. Narrowing a Topic and
well-developed Gathering Information
content, ii. Brainstorming, Clustering
sustaining a and Outlining
iii. Writing a Thesis
logical order and
Statement and the
unity throughout Introduction
the piece. iv. Writing the Body
 Composed v. Writing a Conclusion
essays following vi. Enhancing the paper
various types of with a well-developed
vocabulary
paragraph
g. Citing Sources
development
 Integrated
sources in
developing essay
to avoid
plagiarism

FINAL EXAMINATION - WEEK 18 (1 hour)

COURSE POLICIES:
1. A student who has incurred eleven maximum numbers of absences shall be dropped from the roll and shall be given a
failing grade.
2. A student who comes 15 minutes after the class begins shall be marked “tardy”. Three incidences of tardiness are
equivalent to one absence.
3. Use of any gadgets in the class is prohibited unless required by the instructor.
4. Submission of written outputs and projects should only be made on or before the deadline.
5. Academic dishonesty like cheating in any examination, plagiarism and the like will be penalized as stipulated in the
MinSCAT Student Handbook.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 Major Exams  Class Attendance and  Group and Individual
 Quizzes/Exercises Participation Reporting
 Projects:  Writing
Midterm: Portfolio of Tasks/Assignments
Grammar Exercises  Group/Individual
Finals: Compilations of Presentation
Essays (soft and hard  Oral Recitations
copies)
GRADING SYSTEM:

Written Task 30%

Performance Task 40%
Midterm Examination/Final Examination 30%
Total 100%

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 Final Grade = (Midterm Grade + Tentative FG) /2

LEARNING RESOURCES

Textbooks
Ediger, M. & Rao, D. B., (2014). Communicative English, Delhi: Dynamic Printers.
Avila, D. (2013). English Proficiency for College Freshmen. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.: Malabon City.
Mc Graw Hill. (2013). Glencoe Grammar and Composition Handbook. The Mc Graw Hill Companies: Philippines.
Baraceros, E (2013). English Grammar for College Freshmen. Rex Bookstore Inc.: Manila, Philippines.
Karaan, A. M., (2013).Licensure Examination for Teachers by Philippine Normal University:English, Structure of English, pp.
7-28. Manila: FCA Printhouse.
Ladia, M.A.P., Ed. D, Castro, N. D. M.,Ed. D, & Gayeta, M.G. (2013). Understanding and Using Grammar for Future Teachers,
Malabon City: Jimczyville Publications.
Barrot, J. (2011). Grammar First: Communicative Way in Learning Grammar. Rex Bookstore Inc.: Manila, Philippines.
Sahu, S. (2011). How to Write Fluent English. Pacific Books International: Kalyan Vihar, Delhi.

Online References
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
https://effortlessenglishclub.com/importance-of-english
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/vocabulary.htm

Prepared by:

RONALENE O. SALES
Subject Instructor

Recommending Approval:

RHEA B. DE GUZMAN
Program Chair

Approved:

CHRISTIAN ANTHONY S. AGUTAYA

Dean, College of Businesses and Management

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