grade seven english syllabus

SAINT PETER’S COLLEGE OF TORILMcArthur Highway, Toril, Davao City

PAASCU ACCREDITED – LEVEL 2

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS.Y 2016-2017

K-12 SYLLABUS IN SEVENTH GRADE ENGLISHEnglish Language and Literature

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

MR. JEFFREN P. MIGUEL MS. JOHANIE M. CARO MRS. CRISTY Q. EFONDO Grade 7 English Teacher English Academic Coordinator High School Principal

TEACHING GUIDE IN ENGLISH

Vision:

An educational community of evangelizers inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother Rivier, that envisions its students and graduates to be Christ-centered, academically competent, proud of Filipino culture, actively involved and responsive to social and global issues and concerns

Mission:Guided by our Vision, we commit ourselves to:

Strengthen moral and spiritual values in our personal and communal relationships;Be academically competent in various disciples and in the field of research;Take pride in our culture heritage and respect diversity of peoples and nations; Be involved in community service especially to the needs of the poor; and Be responsible in the utilization of organizational resources.

Goal:SPCT aims to develop the total person through quality Christian education.

Core Values:Christ-centeredness, Compassion, Competence, Community-Service, and Civic-mindedness

General Objectives:With these curricular offerings, the students will be able to:

1. develop thinking and language through interactive learning; 2. develop communicative competence and critical literacy; 3. draw on literature in order to develop students’ understanding of their literary heritage; 4. draw on informational texts and multimedia in order to build academic vocabulary and strong content knowledge; 5. develop students’ oral language and literacy through appropriately challenging learning; 6. emphasize writing arguments, explanatory/informative texts and narratives; 7. provide explicit skill instruction in reading and writing; 8. build on the language, experiences, knowledge and interests that students bring to school;


9. nurture students’ sense of their common ground in using language/s for communication as present or future global citizens to prepare them to participate in school and in civic life, and; 10. assess and reflects the students’ ability to interpret and/or communicate in the target language7.

Program Standards:

The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding of literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other countries.

Grade Level Standards:

The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding of Philippine Literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture.

FIRST GRADING PERIOD

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine literature as a means of connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb agreement.

The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the past; comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate context-dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic features of speech effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.


Time Frame Content Learning

CompetenciesLearning Outcomes/Objectives

Christian Values /

Integration

Assessment REFERENCEDiagnostic/Formative Summative

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FIRST PRELIM

June 2016

Week 2

“How the World Began”Intro to Philippine Literature

Skimming and Scanning for Details in a Selection

The learners should be able to…

Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past

Describe the different literary genres during the pre-colonial period

Use the appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed reading, intensive reading etc.) for one’s purpose

Scan for specific information

The learners must have been able to:

a. read the story How the World Began

b. distinguish Philippine mythology from modern and contemporary stories.

c. identify the elements of fiction found in the story How the World Began

d. portray one of the characters from the story through a role playing activity

e. appreciate their culture as Filipinos through and by means of a reflective essay

Civic-Mindedness Students imbibe cultural appreciation to literary works of the Philippines

NationalismEmbracing and Appreciating our Ancestral Roots through in-depth reading of literary genres

Graphic Organizer (Elements of a Short Story: Description of characters and setting)

DrawingTracing one’s ancestral roots

Ask-Me-a-Question

Paper-pencil test (Sharing Insights – Phil. Lit. book)

Reflective Essay: Lesson from the story

Role Playing Activity

Movie Poster-Making (Assigning an actor/actress for “How the World Began”) *Application: Elements of Fiction

Language in Literature by Ribo Carbonelp. 4 “How the World Began”

Road to Greatness: “The New Grade 7, p. 62


Week 3 Proper Pitch and Intonation

“Hints on Pronunciation for Foreigners” a poem by TSW

Use appropriate prosodic features of speech like pitch, stress, juncture, intonation, volume and projection and rate/speed of speech in differing oral communication situations

Observe the correct pitch levels (high, medium, low) when reading lines of poetry, sample sentences and paragraphs

a. define pitch and intonation

b. distinguish pitch from intonation

c. determine the appropriate intonation pattern for a specific sentence

d. determine the proper pitch level to be used in some circumstances.

e. apply the proper pitch and intonation through a question-and-answer activity.

Community and Civic-MindednessUsing proper pitch and intonation to live harmoniously with the people around us.

Individual Reading Activity(Speech Laboratory)

Read-Aloud Activity

Paper & Pencil TestIdentifying proper intonation pattern in a sentence (English Exercises book);

Identifying the appropriate pitch levels

Chorale ReadingStudents will altogether read “Hints of Pronunciation for Foreigners” p. 66

Role Playing: Talk Show

Roads to Greatness, pp. 44-45

English Exercises, p. 66


Week 4 and 5

Idiomatic Expressions

Colloquial Language and Slang

Use appropriate idiomatic expressions in a variety of basic interpersonal communicative situations

Distinguish features of colloquial language (fillers, contractions, etc.) and slang

Select an appropriate colloquial or idiomatic word or expression as a substitute for another word or expression

a. define idioms;

b. identify idioms in a sentence

c. use idiomatic expressions in casual conversations

d. define colloquial language and slang;

e. distinguish slang from accent

f. use colloquial language and slang in casual conversations

Competence and CompassionUsing some features of language to show love and compassion towards others.

Finders Keepers ActivityStudents search for the meaning of the idiomatic expressions in a selection (Exercise A, Language in Lit, p. 123)

Paper-Pencil TestAnswer exercises in the English Exercises book.

Comic Strip Making(with colloquial language and slang)

Idioms: Language in Lit, p. 122-124

Idiomatic Expressions: Roads to Greatness p. 164

Colloquial Language and Slang: English Exercises p. 84

July 2016 Signs and Symbols Give the meaning a. identify different Social Campus Raid Guessing Slogan


Week 1of given signs and symbols (road signs, prohibited signs, etc.)

road signs and symbols

b. determine the appropriate road signs in a particular community.

AwarenessApply knowledge of different symbols in the society to live harmoniously

Students find signs and symbols found inside the vicinity of SPCT.

GameSigns and Symbols Application

MakingEncouraging people to follow road signs and symbols

Online resources

FIRST PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONSFIRST

PERIODICAL

Week 2

Week 3 and Week 4

“I Am a Filipino” by Carlos P. Romulo

The Paragraph and its parts

Organize information from a material viewed

Determine the tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author

Recognize the parts of a simple

a. identify the main and subordinating details of a selection

b. define topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding statement

c. determine the main idea of a selection

d. create an essay with the purpose of making one appreciate our culture as Filipinos

e. identify the message of a given selection

Nationalism and SimplicityParagraphs that are written in a simple manner are often times appreciated and understood by readers. Hence, simplicity is beauty.

Communicative Competence

Concept MappingListing down the distinct traits of a Filipino using a concept map.

Journal Writing Activity

Finding the Main Idea Activity (Paper-Pencil)

Oral Recitation: The Purpose of the Author

Scriptwriting(for role playing)

Role Playing: Depicting the Filipino family.

Target: 1) appreciation of culture2) speech production3) subject-verb agreement (script)

Roads to Greatness p. 2-4

English


(Paragraph Development)

Identifying the Topic Sentence in a paragraph.

paragraph Good written communication emanates from a well-written paragraph.

Identifying Parts of the Paragraph (Paper-Pencil)

Paper-Pencil Test (Paragraph Structure)

Reflective Essay: Appreciation of One’s Identity as a Filipi

Exercises: paragraph structures p. 119

Roads to Greatness p. 5

August

Week 1Subject and Verb Agreement

Observe correct subject-verb agreement

a. determine the relationship between the subject and the verb in the sentence

b. identify the proper verb to be used in a sentence

c. construct grammatically correct sentences

Grammatical Competence & KeennessStudents will realize that keenness and being meticulous will lead to a better and organized life.

Game Show

Paper-Pencil Tests

Proof-reading activity

Writing a Journal Entry


Week 2Culminating Task

Review Week for the ExamFIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATIONS


SECOND GRADING PERIOD






Christian Values Integration


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SECONDPRELIM

August 2016

Week 3

The Library

Card Catalog

Dewey Decimal System

General Reference

Use appropriate mechanisms/tools in the library for locating resources

Use the card catalog, the online public access catalog, or electronic search engine to locate specific resources

a. determine the different library resources;

b. define Dewey Decimal System;

c. determine the mechanism of Dewey Decimal System

d. be acquainted with the card catalog

e. make a card catalog for a specific book

PerseveranceStudents develop the virtue of persevering to get the necessary information they need.

Good ExampleBy being hardworking, they serve as a good example to their fellow Petreans.

Library Tour / Book Classification

Paper-Pencil TestClassify the books according to its use

Guess-Me Activity

Filling out a library card

Mnemonic Device MakingStudents create different mnemonic devices for them to memorize the DDS

Card Cataloging (Index Card)


Language in Literature, pp. 54-57


Week 4Parts of a Book

Parts of a Newspaper

Get information from the different parts of a book and from general references in the library

Gather current information from newspapers and other print and non-print media

a. identify the parts of the book

b. identify the parts of a newspaper and/or tabloid

c. gather specific details from printed resources such as newspapers and books

CompetenceKnowledge in all aspects makes one competent. He/She can contribute for the betterment of the society

Show-and-Tell“My Favorite Book”

Poster MakingEncouraging Fellow Petreans to read books

Newspaper Album

Flashcard making


September 2016

Week 1 & Week 2

Footnote to Youth

Discovering the Conflict and Theme

Identifying Key Ideas from a Selection

Narrate events chronologically/ Arrange ideas logically based on a material viewed

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

Identify key ideas

Identify supporting details

Determine the tone and mood of the speaker or characters in the narrative listened to

a. identify the elements of fiction in the story “Footnote to Youth”

b. determine the internal and external conflicts from the story

c. find possible ways of resolving the conflicts presented.

d. identify different kinds of conflicts

e. point out the main idea and supporting details from a paragraph in a selection

NationalismAppreciation of stories written by Filipino authors.

PreparednessFrom the story, students will learn that it is important to be prepared always. One must be emotionally, spirituality, and physically prepared before they enter married life.

Pop-Corn Reading Activity

Compare and Contrast Diagram (By group)

Quiz Bee Finding out if the students have read the story or not.

Use of different graphic organizers such as:

Concept Mapping

Flow Chart

Main Idea and Details chart

Paper-Pencil Test

Role Playing ActivityPresenting the conflict and its solution thru a role playing

DrawingPresenting the theme using a drawing

Tableau

Reflective Essay

Roads to Greatness for Footnote to Youth p. 149

p. 137 for elements of fiction

Online resources


f. realize how the elements of fiction contribute to the over-all message of a story

g. rewrite the story with a single main idea and supporting details.

h. present the plot of the story through a role playing activity

SECOND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND PERIODICAL

Week 3

Sentence, Fragments, Comma Splice and Run-ons

Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully

a. recognize the difference between sentence, fragments, and run-ons.

b. correct grammatical errors in a sentence such as run-ons and comma splice

c. proof-read articles and check for incomplete and ungrammatical sentences

d. construct grammatically correct sentences

ObedienceIf one religiously follows the rules, he/she is set on his/her way to greatness.

Think-Tac-ToeStudents demonstrate their prior knowledge about sentences.

Say somethingStudents take turns leading discussions in a cooperative group

Proof-reading activities

Journal Writing: Application of Learning

Advertising


Online Resources

Week 4 Phrases and a. recognize the Independence Know-Wonder Learn Proof- Journal Road to


Clauses

Dependent and Independent Clauses

Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully

difference between phrases and clauses

b. distinguish dependent and independent clauses

c. identify a group of words whether they are dependent of independent

d. write grammatically correct sentences

e. make incomplete sentences into complete sentences

At some point in our lives, we need to be independent. But we should always be dependent to God, our source of strength and knowledge.

Chart

Analogy Prompt

Board work

reading activities

Sentence Construction Activities

Writing Activities

Role Playing on dependence and independence

Greatness, p. 173; p. 210

Week 5 “The Paradox of our Age”

“All Because You Kissed Me Good Night”

“My Dad is a Secret Agent”

Figures of Speech

Identify figures of speech that show comparison (simile metaphor, personification)

Identify figures of speech that show contrast (irony, oxymoron, paradox)

Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author

Draw similarities

a. define poetry as a genre of literature

b. review elements of poetry presented in class

c. identify the different figures of speech found in poems

d. define simile, metaphor, personification, etc.

Good ExampleWe must be persons who can be of good example for the next generation, despite modernization

LoveAppreciate the love and care given by the people around

Choral ResponseStudents respond verbally at the same time after a cue.

Popcorn reading activityStudents take turns in reading a particular selection

Concept Mapping

RSQC2Recall, Summarize, Question, Connect

Paper-Pencil Test

Poetry Reflection Paper

Collage MakingRepresentation of Oneself: My Personal Metaphor

Coat-of-Arms Making

Paradox of Our Age: Roads to Greatness p. 285

All Because You Kissed Me Goodnight & My Dad is a Secret Agent: ONLINE RESOURCES


and differences of the featured selections in relation to the theme

e. find concrete objects that represent oneself

f. recognize the difference of poetry from other literary genres

g. write their own poetry with two or three figures of speech

us.

Family BelongingnessOur fathers, no matter how they look, what their works are, deserve to be love and respected

Distinguishing one literary genre from another

Create their coat of arms that best represents themselves

English Exercises: Figures of Speech, p. 105

October 2016

Week 1

“Dreams and Life’s True Adventures” by Francis Kong

Predicting Outcomes

“An Appointment in Samarra” : Fiction

Make predictions about the contents of the texts listened to

Predict the gist of the material viewed based on the title, pictures, and excerpts of the material viewed Infer thoughts and feelings expressed in the text listened to

a. predict possible outcomes in a story

b. reason out possible outcomes to a problem

c. recognize cause and effect relationships

d. write possible outcomes of an event with grammatically correct sentences

PreparednessSometimes we need to foresee possible scenarios for us to be spiritually, emotionally and physically prepared.

Stop-and-Go Activity(Road to Greatness, p. 200)

Open-Group Discussion

Likert Scale Game: Agree? Disagree?

Journal Writing

Reflection Papers

News ReportingOutcomes of an Event

Road to Greatness: Dreams and Life’s True Adventures pp. 200-203

An Appointment in Samarra: Online Resources

Week 2 Culminating TasksReview Week

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATIONS


THIRD GRADING PERIOD


The learner demonstrates understanding of…The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine literature as a means of connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb agreement.

The learners shall be able to:The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the past; comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate context-dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic features of speech effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.





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THIRD PRELIM

Week 3

The Sounds of English: Long and Short Vowel Sounds

The Prosodic Features of Speech

Use the appropriate prosodic features of speech during interviews, discussions and forums

Express ideas, opinions, feelings and emotions during interviews, group/panel discussions, forums/fora, debates, etc.

a. differentiate long from short vowel sounds

b. produce different kinds of vowel sounds

c. apply prosodic features of speech in casual and formal conversations

d. produce long and short vowel sounds

e. enumerate the different prosodic features of speech.

Communicative CompetenceGood oral communication emanates from our vast knowledge on different sounds of vowels and consonants

Know-Wonder-Learn Chart

Task Sheets

Pronunciation Checklist (for speech lab activities)

Interviews

Discussions

Forums

Individual Vowel Production (Speech Laboratory)

Speech Matters book, p.13


Week 4 Word Clines

Collocations

Categorize words or expressions according to shades of meaning

Identify collocations used in a selection

a. Identify collocations in a sentence/paragraph

b. Explain why collocations are used in making meaning or expressions clearerc. Identify the common forms of collocations: adverb + adjective; adjective + noun; verb + adverb ; noun + noun; verb + noun; noun + verb; verb + expression with preposition

BelongingnessJust like collocations, we are joined together as humanity: strong in faith and love.

Dictionary GameGiven a set of vocabulary terms, students sort in to given categories or create their own categories for sorting.

Observation Anecdotal

records Checklists (Self-

Assessment)

Task sheets

Paper-pencil tests

Word of the Day Reporting (5-day challenge)

Journal writing

ONLINE RESOURCES

NovemberWeek 1 and 2

REVIEW: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts

a. review prior knowledge on basic sentence patterns

b. identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive

c. differentiate active voice from passive voice

d. make their own formula for active and passive voice sentence patterns using a

CompetenceKnowledge in all aspects makes one competent. He/She can contribute for the betterment of the society

PerseveranceIf one perseveres, he/she can achieve

Board work

Think-Pair-Share (for review purposes)

Graphic Organizers

Teacher-made task sheets

Knowledge quiz

Mnemonic devicesStudents make their own mnemonic in memorizing the sentence pattern of active and passive voice.

`Picture

Roads to Greatness p. 72(S TV DO patter)

Online Resources


mnemonic device.

e. construct meaningful sentences with transitive and intransitive verbs.

f. construct active and passive voice sentences.

greatness Captioning

THIRD PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONSTHIRD

PERIODICAL

November

Week 3 and Week 4

Direct and Reported Speech

Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts

Follow steps in a process

a. differentiate direct and reported speech

b. use direct and reported speech in various situations

c. follow the steps in converting direct from reported speech

d. formulate direct speech forms

e. formulate reported speech forms

f. present a short play that depicts the advantages of good

Harmony and Good CommunicationUsing different features of language in good communication promotes harmonious living in the society

Guess-the-QuoteTeacher presents different quotes from movies, students identify them.

Quiz Bee

Task Sheets

Teacher-made tests


ReportingInterview a school personnel then present it in class

Video Presentation (Of interview)

Language in Literature, p. 425-429

ONLINE RESOURCES


information dissemination

Week 5 Hyponyms and Partitives

Determine words or expressions with genus-species (hyponymous) relations in a selection Identify words or expressions with part-whole (partitive) relations

a. define hyponyms and partitives

b. determine genus-specie relationship of words

c. determine hyponymous relationship of words in a sentence

d. use partitives and hyponymous relations to express complete thoughts

e. share to the class their insights about the lesson thru various activities

f. device categories and sub-categories to cluster ideas.

BelongingnessA person is a person no matter how small. Whatever our role in the society is, we are still loved by the Divine creator.

Category Quiz: Guess the G7

Saint Gemstones

(Determining Hypernym and Hyponym)

Task sheets: Word Analysis

Group Activities: Graphic Organizer

Paragraph writing (with appropriate partitives)

Journal Writing

Word Sort

ONLINE RESOURCES

December Week 1

Past and Past Perfect Tenses

Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts

a. distinguish past tense from past perfect tenses.

Making a differenceWe make a

Roads to Greatness, p.


“Three Letters from Teddy”Parts of a Letter

Compose a personal letter to a friend, relative, and other people

Identify the author’s intentions for writing

b. determine the proper past tense to be used

c. write grammatically correct sentences with past and past perfect tenses

d. identify the parts o a friendly letter

e. identify the different letter styles.

f. write a letter to a friend, a family member and a teacher.

difference in today’s society by looking at the worst things that happened in the past. Through this, we learn from our mistakes and do better for the common good.

ABCD Whisper(Rex Bookstore Handout)

KWL Chart

Proof-reading activities

Identification (Paper-Pencil Task Sheets)

Journal Writing

Making a letter

156-157;

Three Letters from Teddy p. 221


Week 2Distinguishing Facts from Opinions; Fantasy from Reality

“The Mysterious Stonehenge”

Distinguish fact from opinion, fantasy from reality in the text

a. distinguish fact from opinion; fantasy from reality

b. identify factual and opinionated statements from various articles

c. give opinions on the latest

AccountabilityYou are accountable for everything that you are going to say. Remember that words are painful than a knife.

Philosophical ChairGiven a prompt, class goes to the side that corresponds to their opinion on the topic, side share out reasoning, and students are allowed to change sides after discussion.

Task Sheets, Paper Pencil Tests

Interview & ReportingStudents interview a school personnel about a particular controversy. They must report the opinion of the

p. 142, Roads to Greatness: The Mysterious Stonehenge

p. 144, Roads to Greatness: Fact, Opinion, Fantasy, Reality


news/controversies of the nation

personnel afterwards.

THIRD PERIODICAL EXAMINATIONS

FOURTH GRADING PERIOD








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FOURTH PRELIMJanuary

Week 2

Features of Literary Genres of the Contemporary

PeriodThe DRAMA

“The New Yorker in Tondo”

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

Identify the distinguishing features of selected literary

a. determine the elements of drama;

b. identify the elements of drama found in the story of the New Yorker in Tondo

c. appreciate our culture as Filipinos by making an informative

NationalismWe must not be a hypocrite. Loving our culture means loving our ancestry and national heroes as well.

Graphic Organizers

Tableau

Personal and informative essay

Reflection Paper


Language in Literature, p. 363

ONLINE RESOURCES


genres during the Contemporary Period

Compose simple informative texts

essay;

Week 3

Imperatives and Prepositions

Use imperatives and prepositions when giving instructions

a. determine prepositions and their usage;

d. determine imperatives in a sentence

c. construct grammatically correct sentences with prepositions

d. use prepositions in casual conversations

ObedienceFollowing rules around us will make us better citizens of this country.

Idea Spinner (refer to Rex Bookstore Handout)

Proofreading Activities

Paper-Pencil Tests

Preposition task sheets

Role Playing activity (proper prepositions)

Roads to Greatness: Preposition, p. 116,117,118,164

Week 4 Context Clues and its types

“Letter of Condolence” by Oliver Flores

Use lexical and contextual cues in understanding unfamiliar words and expressions

Discover through Philippine literature

a. read the story “Letter of Condolence”

b. identify the elements of fiction found in the story

PerseveranceOne finds the answer if he/she perseveres. Anything can be achieved if

Reading Activities (Reading Cards @ AVR)

Dictionary Game

Task sheets on reading

Paper-Pencil Tests

Journal Writing

Reflection Writing

Roads to Greatness, p. 81-83, 197.

Letter of Condolence, p. 76


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

c. define context clues and its usaged. use context clues in finding the meaning of a difficult word encountered in a text.

one is a hardworking individual.

February

Week 1Words with Multiple Meanings

Use lexical and contextual cues in understanding unfamiliar words and expressions

a. define homographs

b. identify words with multiple meanings in a sentence

c. give possible meanings to a word with multiple meanings

RespectPeople have negative and positive traits. We must respect a person no matter what his/her traits are.

Picture Analysis (Gestalt Psychology)Pictures with multiple images

Task sheets on multiple meanings

Journal Writing and Reflection Writing

ONLINE RESOURCES

Week 2Verbal Analogy Analyze

relationships presented in analogies

Supply other words or expressions that complete an analogy

a. identify the appropriate series of words for a given analogy based on its classification/bridges;

b. supply words or expressions that complete an analogous series of words or expressions

Open to Growth and ChangeStudents realize that if they think of possible solutions to a problem, they are actually making a

Think-Pair-Share Task sheets (English Exercises)

Paper-pencil tests

Journal writing

Word Analysis Output

English Exercises. p. 76


based from the advertisements presented;

c. formulate a personal analogy about life

difference in their lives and in the community.

FOURTH PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONSFOURTH

PERIODICAL

Week 3

Poetry: The Song of the Traveler

Making Simple Inferences

Predict the outcomes of a verbal exchange listened to and their possible effects on the speakers

Make generalizations from different text types

Express appreciation for sensory images used

a. read the poem “The Song of the Traveler”

b. identify the elements of poetry found in the poem

c. make inferences from the poem

d. make conclusions based from the inferred ideas from the poem

e. identify imagery from the poem

Christ-centerednessThe challenges that we encounter in our lives will make us infer that God is not with us. However, we must bear in mind that these challenges are made by God to hone us and shape us to become someone who will make humungous changes in this world.

Choral Reading

Poetry Analysis (per line)

A-B-C Summaries (After reading the poem)

One Word Summary

Individual Graphic Organizers

DrawingStudents draw what they can infer from the poem.

Roads to Greatness, p. 230-232


Week 4 Word Clines

Identify words or expressions used in a selection that show varying shades of meaning (gradients)

Create or expand word clines

a. arrange the words in their degree of category through a cline

b. use appropriate words in a sentence through making a cline

c. discover the beauty of different shades of meaning thru a journal writing activity.

Civic-mindednessPeople have different shades of personality. All we need to do is respect the differences appreciate the diversity of life that God has given us.

Word Sort

Likert Scale Activity (Intensity of words)

Task sheets

Paper-pencil tests

Picture-MakingThe Ladder of Words

ONLINE RESOURCES

March Week 1

Recognizing Punch Lines

Outline making

Express appreciation for entertaining texts (anecdotes, jokes, fables, myths, tales) by recognizing the punch lines

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

Organize

a. read comic strips;

b. identify the punch line found in the comic strip story

c. create an outline about the informative material.

KindnessWe always hear jokes everywhere. Remember that jokes are intended for us to be happy and not bullied. Kindness is still important.

Video Analysis

Silent reading activities

Journal Writing

Reflection Writing

Outlining

Comic Strip Making(Cartoon Dialog)

Role playing activity, Sitcom

Roads to Greatness, p. 216


information read into an outline

Week 2 “Sarimanok”

Formulating WH Questions

Formulate meaningful expressions

Formulate who, what, when, where, why, and how questions

Formulate short replies

a. read the story “Sarimanok”by Araceli Villamin

b. formulate meaningful questions after reading the story

c. answer WH questions properly

d. identify the elements of fiction found in the story Sarimanok.

CuriosityIn some instances, curiosity is a good trait. Asking questions leads to knowledge which will pave way to success and achievement of our dreams.

Web and Concept Mapping

Misconception check

Task sheets

Paper-pencil tests

Role playing activity

Roads to Greatness, p. 160

Week 3Writing a Biography

Compose a biographical sketch based on a personal interview and background research

a. read a biography of a famous Filipino inventor, scientist, or writer.

b. identify the qualities of a biography.

c. write their own biography based on formulated WH

Good ExampleBiographies are written so that the good traits of a personality will be imitated. Youngsters will be influenced by the

Clustering Ideas

Concept Mapping

Writing Drills (completion of final project)

Biography of Oneself (Autobiography)

ONLINE RESOURCES


questions as guide. personality.

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