Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City

Alternative Learning System

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
(ALS K to 12 BEC)

Learning Strand 1
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: ENGLISH
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 LEARNING STRAND 1: COMMUNICATION SKILLS-ENGLISH

The main thrust of Learning Strand (LS) 1, English is Communication Skills which seeks to develop the ability of out-of-school youth and adults to
access, critically process, and effectively use available information in a variety of media so as to:

function effectively as a member of the family, community, nation, and the world; and
participate actively in community and economic development.

Learning Strand 1 involves the five macro skills namely, listening purposively and critically; speaking clearly and appropriately; reading to process
and critically use information from a wide range of written materials and other forms of media, expressing one’s ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in
writing, and viewing to demonstrate critical understanding and interpretation of visual media.

The framework of Learning Strand 1, English is schematically presented below.

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GUIDE TO THE USERS

The Learning Strand 1, English of the ALS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (ALS K to 12 BEC) was designed to develop communication skills of the
learners in the Basic Literacy, Elementary, and Junior High School levels in the Alternative Learning System (ALS). To fully realize this goal, the learners who are
out-of-school children, youth, and adults (OSCYA) should manifest the ability to access, critically process, and effectively use available information in a variety of
media for effective and active participation of the learners as members of the family, community, nation, and the world towards community and economic
development.
The development of communication skills among ALS learners involves mastery of the five macro skills which are listening, spe aking, reading,
writing, and viewing. With consideration to the content and performance standards set for the 21 st century learners, the competencies and skills to be
developed in this learning strand are arranged from the simplest to the most complex lessons or topics in English. The gradual progression in scope and
difficulty of the competencies will help the learners develop self-confidence in using their communication skills at every level. In this endeavor, it is quite
significant that as beneficiaries of this curriculum guide, the learners would be able to express their ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in both oral and
written forms.
As users of this curriculum guide, ALS facilitators and administrators should effectively utilize it for the intended purpose . The learning competencies
were provided based on the apparent needs and expectations to the learners in the 21 st century. These competencies must be developed among ALS
learners hence, it is imperative that each of these competencies be developed and observed at the e nd of specified period or level. This material was
developed to serve as a guide to every learning facilitator in determining the competencies to be taught to the learners at e very level. However, the learning
facilitators should fully understand that this curriculum guide for LS1 is not the only tool to realize the goals and objectives of every learning competency.
Careful preparation and creativity of the learning facilitators (Mobile Teachers, DALSCs, and Instructional Managers) in plan ning the lesson are highly
encouraged to ensure that the learning competencies will be mastered by the learners. Administrators implementing the ALS K t o 12 Basic Education
Curriculum play a very crucial role in the realization of the goal of this curriculum by ensuring tha t its implementation is consistently followed and monitored
according to the set principles of teaching and learning.
Therefore, strict adherence to the guidelines in implementing ALS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum particularly Learning St rand 1 is of great
importance for the learning facilitators. Consistent monitoring of the curriculum and mentoring the ALS facilitators would be a sure way and effective
approach to producing lifelong learners and functional citizens of the nation.

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LEARNING STRAND 1: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ENGLISH)

Content Standard: Listening

(Basic Literacy Level)
Performance Standard A: Listen attentively and critically in at least two languages to be able to function effectively as a member of the family, the
community, the nation and the world and to participate in community and economic development.

(Elementary and Junior High School Level)

Performance Standard A: Listen attentively and critically in English to be able to function effectively as a member of the family, the community, the
nation and the world and to participate in community and economic development.

Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

React intelligently and creatively to the LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

1 EN10LC-IIIe-2.9 √
text listened to AJHS-1

Raise questions and seek clarifications

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
1.1 on issues discussed in the text listened EN10LC-IIId-3.2 √
AJHS-1.1
to:

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Show understanding of simple phrases,

spoken slowly with frequent repetitions
√
in the language to be acquired in day-to- LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-LE-2
day listening occasions:

 conversations LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-BL-2 √

 Follow a set of verbal two-step

directions with picture cues (noun EN2LC-Ig-3.16 LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-LE-2 √
form)

• Telephone calls √

Ask and answer simple questions (who, LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

EN1OL-IVf-1.17.2 √ √
what, where, when, why, and how) BL/LE-3
3 EN2LC-IIc-2.1
about text listened to
EN3OL-IIa-b-1.17.2
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-LE-4 √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Validate ideas made after listening EN3OL -IIa-b-1.17.2

• Religious leaders’ LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-AE-

√
sermons/homilies/preaching 4

LS1CS/EN-L-
4
• Formal and informal discussions of
√ √
people in the market place, etc.
PSA-LE/AE-4

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
• Radio and television ads √
AE-4

• Radio and television LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

√
programs/interviews LJHS-4

Listen in order to recount accurately

specific details of informative oral
messages:
• conversations (EL-LE) LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
BL/LE/AE/LJHS/
• formal and informal discussions (EL-
AE) EN7LC-IIc- 2.1/3.1 √ √ √ √ √
• religious leaders’
5 sermons/homilies/preaching (LJHS)
AJHS-5
• radio/TV
programs/speeches/advertisements
(AJHS)

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-LE-
5.1 Listen to short stories/poems EN1LC-IIIa-j-1.1 √
5.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
5.1.2 Identify the elements of literary texts √
EN5LC-Id- 2.17.3 5.1.2

Note important details pertaining to EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1 LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-

5.1.3 √
character, setting, and events MT1RC-IIIa-1.1 5.1.3

Give the correct sequence of three LLKLC-00-7 LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-

5.1.4 √
events 5.1.4
EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1
LLKLC-Ig-8
EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1
5.1.5 Identify the speaker in the story or poem LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- √ √
MT1LC-Ig-4.1 BL/LE-5.1.5
EN2LC-Ia-j-1.1
EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1
MT1LC-IIc-d-4.2
EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1
EN3LC-IIa 2.16
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
5.1.6 Identify cause and/or effect of events EN4RC-IVh-2.16 √ √ √ √
BL/LE/AE/LJHS-5.1.6
EN5G-IVe-1.9.1
EN5WC-IIb-2.2.5

EN6WC-IIf-2.2.5
EN8G-IIh-9

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

EN4RC-IIIc-36 EN5G-
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
IVg-1.9.2 √
5.1.7 Identify the problem and solution 5.1.7

EN1LC-IIIa-j-1.1
MT1LC-Ie-f-3.1

MT1RC-IIId-3.1

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1

MT2RC-Ic-3.1 √ √ √
5.1.8 Infer the character’s feelings and traits
MT2LC-Iic-3.1
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN3LC-Ia-j-2.8
BL/LE/AE-5.1.8
EN3LC-IVa-j-2.8

MT3RC-Ii-i-3.3

EN4RC-IId-29

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LLKLC-00-12

Predict possible ending of a story read EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1 √ √

5.1.9

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
MT1LC-IIe-5.1
LE/AE-5.1.9

EN2LC-Ia-j-1.1

MT2LC-Ih-i-5.1

LLKLC-Ig-4

MT1LC-Ih-i-6.1 √ √

EN2LC-Ia-j-1.1
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
5.1.10 Relate story events to one’s experience MT3RC-IIe-6.1 LE/AE-5.1.10

EN4OL-IIe-1.1

EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1 √ √
BL/LE-5.1.11
5.1.11 Retell a story listened to

MT3RC-IIi-8.1

EN1LC-IIIa-j-1.1
Discuss, illustrate, dramatize specific LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
5.1.12 √ √
events BL/LE-5.1.12
EN2LC-IIa-j-1.1

MT1RC-IVa-1.2

MT1LC-IVa-b-1.2

EN2LC-IIIh-3.1 √

Note important details in narrative and LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1
5.2 informational text or poem listened to 5.2

MT2RC-IVa-2.11

MT3LC-IIIa-1.2.1

EN1LC-IVa-j-3.12

MT2RC-IVb-c- √ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
5.2.1 Give one’s reaction to an event or issue 2.2.1
BL/LE-5.2.1
MT3RC-IVb-c- 2.2.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-
5.2.2 √
Infer important details EN1LC-IVa-j-2.8 5.2.2

EN1LC-IVa-j-2.7
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-
√
5.2.3 Sequence events when appropriate 5.2.3
MT1LC-IIIc-d-9.1

Listen and respond through discussion, LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

5.2.4 illustrations, songs, dramatization, and LE/AE/LJHS/AJHS- √ √ √ √
art 5.2.4

Restate portions of a text heard in

5.3 LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
conversations to clarify meaning EN6LC-IVa-3.1.14 √
5.3

Summarize the information from a text LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

5.3.1 EN10LC-IVi-3.14 √
heard AJHS-5.3.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
√ √
5.3.2 Listen to formal and informal discussions AE/LJHS-5.3.2

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
Use indirect speech to clarify the √ √
5.3.3 5.3.3
speaker’s ideas

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Restate sentences heard in one’s own

words during LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
√
5.3.4 5.3.4
telephone calls EN5LC-IVa-3.11

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-
Religious leaders’ sermons, homilies, and
5.4 5.4
preaching

Identify and recount the key messages LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-

√
5.4.1 from sermons, homilies, and preaching 5.4.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Relate the messages from the text
5.4.2 AE/LJHS-5.4.2 √ √
listened to on your own life experiences

5.5 Announcements

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Note important details from the √ √
5.5.1 EN4SS-IVb-16 LE/AE-5.5.1
announcement heard

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

5.6 Variety of media

EN2LC-Ia-j-1.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-
EN2LC-IIa-j-1.1 √
5.6.1 Listen to a variety of media including 5.6.1
books, audiotapes, videos, and other
age-appropriate publications

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1

EN1LC-Iva-j-2.1

MT1RC-Iva-1.2
Note important details pertaining to LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
MT1LC-Iva-b-1.2
character, setting, and events BL/LE-5.6.1.2

5.6.1.2 EN2LC-IIIh-3.1 √ √

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1
MT2RC-IVa-2.11

MT3LC-IIIa-1.2.1

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LLKLC-00-7

Give the correct sequence of three LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-

5.6.1.3 MT1RC-IIIb-c-2.1 √
events 5.6.1.3

EN2RC-IVc-3.1.3

LLKLC-Ig-8

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Identify the speaker in the variety of EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1 √ √
5.6.1.4 BL/LE-5.6.1.4
media

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1

EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1

MT1LC-IIc-d-4.2

EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1
5.6.1.5 Identify cause and/or effect of events

EN3RC-IIIa 2.7.1 √ √ √ √

EN4RC-IVh-2.16

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN5G-IVe-1.9.1
BL/LE/AE/

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

EN5WC-IIc-2.2.5 LJHS-5.6.1.5

EN6WC-IIf-2.2.5

EN8G-IIh-9

LLKLC-Ig-8

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1 √ √
BL/LE-5.6.1.6

5.6.1.6 Infer the character’s feelings and traits

EN2LC-IIa-j-1.1

MT3RC-Ii-i-3.3

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
MT1RC-IIIg-h-6.1 √ √
BL/LE-5.6.1.7

5.6.1.7
Predict possible ending of story heard EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1

MT3RC-IIc-d-5.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-
5.6.1.8 Describe the setting of the story EN3RC-Ic-e-2.1 √
5.6.1.8

EN1LC-IIIa-j- 1.1
√ √
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
5.6.1.9 Retell a story listened to
BL/AE-5.6.1.9
EN2LC-IIIa-j-1.1

Use an understanding of characters,

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-
incidents, and settings to make √
5.6.1.9 EN2LC-IVa-b-2.4 5.6.1.9
predictions

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Identify informational text-types based LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-

√ √
5.6.1.10 on the variety of media listened to AE/LJHS-5.6.1.10

5.7 Radio and television ads and programs

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Sequence a series of events viewed/ √ √
5.7.1 AE/LJHS-5.7.1
listened to

5.8 News and Commentaries

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Identify important details in expository √
5.8.1 EN10LC-Ia-11.1 AJHS-5.8.1
text listened to

5.8.2 EN4LC-IIi-23

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN5LC-IIIa- 2.10 √ √
AE/LJHS-5.8.2
Recognize the difference between
“made-up” and “real” texts listened to in
order to distinguish fact from opinion

EN7RC-IIIh-2.13

EN6LC-IIIc- 3.1.12

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Detect biases and propaganda devices √ √
5.8.3 AE/LJHS-5.8.3
used by speakers

EN8RC-IIIb-12.1

Use personal experiences to make

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-
predictions about text viewed and √
5.8.4 EN2LC-IIId-e-2.4 5.8.4
listened to

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Show an understanding of
phrases/conversations containing some
√ √
familiar and unfamiliar vocabulary in the
language being acquired

● understanding conversations
containing some familiar
√ √

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
and unfamiliar vocabulary
BL/LE-6

6
● understanding conversations to
√ √
recount details

● understanding most conversations

containing LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-
√
unfamiliar vocabulary but not necessarily 6
all the details

● understanding conversations to LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-

√
recount accurately specific details 6

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Show an understanding of oral messages

intended/ LS1CS/EN-L-PSA
meant to inform, entertain, and give
directions (e.g.,

√ √ √
7 radio and TV programs, ads, newscasts;
talk shows, soap opera, movies; do-it-
yourself tasks such as games, recipes, AE/LJHS/AJHS-7
and projects)

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA
Determine the purpose of the oral √ √ √
7.1
message AE/LJHS/AJHS-7.1

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- BL-
√
7.2 Infer important details EN1LC-IVa-j-2.8 7.2

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
Relate the oral message to one’s √ √ √
7.3 AE/LJHS/AJHS-7.3
experience

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Respond to what the speaker says and LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-

√ √ √
8 does through verbal and nonverbal cues 8

Interpret verbal or nonverbal cues in

conversation or oral presentations such
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- √
8.1 as tone of voice, facial expression, or
LJHS-8.1
body language

Interpret properly auditory signals for

warnings or EN7LC-IVa-8.1

―survival messages such as ringing of LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- √ √

9
church bells, fire LE/AE-9

alarms, and typhoon signals

Show understanding and appreciation of

conversation containing some familiar
and unfamiliar vocabulary by;

keeping eyes focused on the

speaker, and LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
EN7LC-IVa-8.1
LJHS-10
10
responding to what the
speaker says and does through verbal √
and non-verbal cues

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Show understanding of information from

different oral sources:

newscast √

11 LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
radio broadcast EN5OL-IVe-4
AE-11

weather forecast

Show understanding and respect for

ideas and feelings of others by
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
responding appropriately (e.g., √
LJHS-12
concentrating on the speaker, showing EN7LC-IVa-8.1
12 interest in others’ opinions, and
interpreting the speaker’s tone of voice)

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Follow oral instructions/directions in

everyday life situations such as

• following procedures in the workplace

• traveling to a destination

• using organic fertilizers/compost

making

• selecting inexpensive but nutritious

EN3LC-IIa-b-3.16 √
food

• following safety and precautionary LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- LE-

measures 13
13
• protecting the environment

• using a recipe as guide to food

preparation

• following medical advice and

prescriptions

• performing simple experiments (see LS

II)

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Listen attentively and critically to radio

and television broadcasts to keep
abreast of current issues

• family planning / early pregnancy

14
• family conflict √
LS1CS/EN-L-PSA- AE-
EN5OL-IVe-4
14

LS1CS/EN-L-PSA-
gender issues √ √
LJHS/AJHS-14

• citizenship issues (elections,

community participation)

• environmental issues (water, air, and

soil pollution/soil erosion)

• substance abuse

• prices of commodities

• bullying

• road traffic / traffic problem

• human rights violations

• Philippine tourism

• K to 12 / Grades 11–12

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LEARNING STRAND 1: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ENGLISH)

Content Standard: Speaking

(Basic Literacy Level)
Performance Standard B: Speak clearly and appropriately in at least two languages to be able to function effectively as a member of the family,
community, nation and the world and to participate in community and economic development.

(Elementary and Junior High School Level)

Performance Standard B: Speak clearly and appropriately in English so as to function effectively as a member of the family, community, nation, and the
world, and to participate in community and economic development.

Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
Use everyday expressions correctly in LLKOL-Ia-1 √ √
appropriate situations: LLKVPD-Ia-13
• Introductions (e.g., talk about EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
1 one’s personal
information) MT1OL-IIb-c-3.1
• Greetings (e.g., How do you do, LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
EN2OL-Ia-e-1.5
How are you, Hi, and Hello) BL/LE/AE/LJHS-1
• Leaving (e.g., Goodbye, May I
leave for a while, and May I leave now?) √
• Inviting someone (e.g., Will you
join us, Ana?) √
• Expressing apology (e.g., I’m
sorry that…), gratitude/appreciation
• Seeking directions (e.g., How EN9G-IVc-23 √
can I get to…)
• Asking for help (e.g., Can I ask
your assistance…)
• Query and clarification (e.g.,
May I know…)
• Express permission, obligation, and
prohibition

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use basic words accurately in the EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5

2 LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-BL-2
language to be acquired. MT1OL-IIb-c-3.1

EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5

EN1OL-IIIg-h-3.2 √ √
3 Ask and answer questions correctly
EN1OL-IVf-1.17.2

EN2LC-IIc-2.1
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
EN2LC-IIh-i-2.1
BL/LE-3
EN3OL-IIa-b-1.17.2

F1PN-IIIa-1.3
Ask and correctly answer questions LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
F1PN-IIa- 3
using W-H markers in the responding to BL/LE-3.1
F1PN-IVh-3
current issues and everyday inquiries
EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
3.1
√ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Ask questions related to everyday

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
3.2 urgent inquiries, e.g., locating places and EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
BL/LE-3.2 √ √
people, purchasing items in the market

Ask and correctly answer questions

related to current issues presented in the
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
3.3 classroom and community assemblies,
BL/LE/AE/LJHS-3.3 √ √ √ √
TV/radio program encouraging audience
participation

Ask concise direct questions on familiar LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-

3.4 EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5 √ √
and some unfamiliar subjects BL/LE-3.4

Respond appropriately to questions in

given situations e.g., everyday situations
and
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
3.5 EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
BL/LE-3.5
activities, economic-livelihood,
√ √
sociocultural activities, health problems

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Ask and correctly answer questions

related to current issues presented in
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
3.6 TV, radio programs, newspaper,
LJHS/AJHS-3.6 √ √
magazines, books, billboard, video
games, music, and other forms of media

Change statements into questions and

vice versa Statement: I often look for job
openings in the classified ads section of
newspapers.

Question: Do I often look for job

LS1CS/EN-S-
openings in the classified ads of the √
PSB-AE-3.7
3.7 newspaper?

Statement: We can now turn to the

community's problem of garbage
disposal.

Question: Can we now turn to the

community's problem of garbage
disposal?

Use tag questions (e.g., The weather LS1CS/EN-S-

3.8 EN7OL-If-1.14.4
today is bad, isn’t it?) PSB-LJHS-3.8
√

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
Identify ways to simplify
questions/statements (rephrasing,
repeating, etc.)
3.9 • ―As I understand it… EN6OL-IIa-3.7
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
• ―What you’re saying is… EN6OL-IIb-3.7
AE/LJHS-3.9
• ―To summarize… EN6OL-IIc-3.7 √ √

Asking follow-up questions for LS1CS/EN-S- PSB- √

3.10
clarifications LJHS-3.10 √

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
3.11 Formulate short replies EN7G-IV-h-6.1 √ √
AE/LJHS-3.11

Respond appropriately to ideas and

feelings of others through verbal and
non-verbal means.
 Nodding of one’s head
 Smilin`g, frowning and opening LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
the eyes when surprised BL/LE-4
 Raising an eyebrow √ √
4  Showing concentration on the
person speaking
 Showing interest in others’
spoken opinions

 Interpreting correctly the

meaning of a speaker’s tone of voice

 Paraphrasing what a speaker

has said
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use basic grammar correctly in the

language being acquired. e.g.:

 On conflict and violence

“Violent video games are not good for

children.”
LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
“There are many things that can cause
BL/LE/AE/LJHS/AJHS- √ √
conflict or anxiety.”
5
“A non-violent solution is the best
course of action.”
 On environmental care and
√ √ √
sanitation
5
“Communities should attempt to
recycle as much trash as possible.”

“Recycling alone cannot solve the

growing waste problem.”

“Eliminating use of Styrofoam in food

packaging is a good practice.”

 On recreation

“My brother and I are going to a

movie tonight.”
 On election issues
“Politicians oftentimes have conflicting
points of view.”
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use appropriate vocabulary in MT1VCD-Ia-I-1.1

expressing one’s ideas and feelings in
LS1CS/EN-S-
6 formal situations (e.g., speeches and MT3OL-If-g-1.3
PSB-BL/LE/AE-6
presentations) and informal situations
√ √ √
(e.g., ordinary conversations)
Use appropriate expressions in
different social contexts such as happy
LS1CS/EN-S-
7 events in family life, relaying critical
PSB-BL/LE-7 √
information, embarrassing and/or sad √
events

Show understanding and respect for

ideas and feelings of others by LLKOL-Ia-1
responding appropriately, e.g.

 concentrating on the person

EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
speaking
LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
8
 showing interest in others’ BL/LE-8
MT2OL-Ie-f-3.2 √ √
spoken opinions

 interpreting correctly the

meaning of a speakers’ tone of voice
 interpreting what a speaker has
said
EN1OL-IIIa-e-
1.5
Employ an appropriate style of LS1CS/EN-S-
EN6OL-IIa-3.7
speaking, adjusting language, gestures, PSB-BL/LE/AE/-9
9
rate, and volume according to audience
EN6OL-IIb-3.7 √ √ √
and purpose
EN6OL-IIc-3.7

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Relay correctly messages, √ √

commentaries, news accounts, LS1CS/EN-S-
10 EN4OL-IIIH-19
announcement heard, advertisements, PSB-LE/AE-10
government rules and regulations, laws
√ √ √

Synthesize and relate information LS1CS/EN-S-

10.1 EN3OL-Ie-1.10
shared by others PSB-AE-10.1 √

Participate actively in conversations like

the following using appropriate
expressions.

 Face-to-face conversations in the

√ √
home, workplace and community
LS1CS/EN-S-
11 EN1OL-IIIa-e-1.5
PSB-BL/LE-11
 Telephone conversation

 Extending/accepting an
invitation

 Buying/shopping

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use a particular kind of sentence for a

specific purpose and audience:

• asking permission
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
• making requests EN5G-IIIa-1.8.3 √
AE/LJHS-12

• responding to questions EN6S-IIIa-1.8.1 √

12
• following and giving directions

• giving information √

• explaining

• expressing opinions/emotions

• making assertions

LS1CS/EN-S-
12.1
Use simple sentence EN4G-IVg-23 PSB-LE/AE-12.1 √ √

LS1CS/EN-S-
12.2 Use compound sentence EN4G-IVi-25 √
PSB-AE-12.2

LS1CS/EN-S-
12.3 Use complex sentence EN6SS-IVj-1.10 √ √
PSB-AE/LJHS-12.3

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-S-
12.4 Use compound-complex sentence EN6SS-IVj-1.10 √ √
PSB-LJHS-12.4

Use basic grammar correctly in the

language being acquired

13 • Subject-verb agreement LS1CS/EN-S- √ √

PSB-AE/LJHS-
• Simple sentence construction EN7G-Ia-11
13

• Simple tenses

LS1CS/EN-S-
14 Use verbals EN9G-IIIa-21
PSB-AE/LJHS-14 √ √

Retell a chosen myth or legend in a LS1CS/EN-S-

15
series of simple paragraphs PSB-AE/LJHS-15
√ √

Identify and use words that show

LS1CS/EN-S-
16 degrees of comparison of adjectives in EN4G-IIIc-14 √
PSB-AE-16
sentences

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Identify and use the correct order of LS1CS/EN-S-

17 EN4G-IIId-15
adjectives in a series in sentences PSB-AE-17 √

Identify and use adverbs of place and LS1CS/EN-S-

18 √
time in sentences PSB-AE-18
EN4G-IIIe-16

Clarify general meaning by rewording

concisely

The Philippines has many beautiful

places to be proud of.

LS1CS/EN-S-
- It has numerous beautiful beaches. √ √
19 PSB-AE/LJHS-19

- It has picturesque mountains and hills.

- It has a lot of mysterious caves.

Observe correct grammar in formulating LS1CS/EN-S-

20 EN10G-IIa-29
definitions PSB-LJHS-20 √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use words and expressions that affirm or LS1CS/EN-S-

21 EN10G-IIe-28
negate PSB-AE/LJHS-21
√ √

LS1CS/EN-S-
22 Share observation/ opinions with others PSB-LJHS/AJHS-22 √ √

Speak with clarity, accuracy, and LS1CS/EN-S-

23
appropriateness PSB-LJHS/AJHS-23 √ √

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
23.1
Pronounce words properly LE/AELJHS/AJHS-18.1 √ √ √ √

Use proper intonation when asking

EN3F-Id-e-1.10 √ √ √
questions or stating facts

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
23.2
LE/AE/LJHS-23.2
 Pause at the right time within
sentences and paragraphs

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Express feelings and ideas using proper

intonation, contrastive stress, and
variation of tone and tempo
LLKOL-Ig-9 √ √

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
EN1OL-IIIe-1.5.5
• Use appropriate words in expressing AE/LJHS-23.3
√
ideas and feelings
EN2OL-Ia-e-1.5
23.3

• Analyze situations and determine EN4OL-Ig-10

√
appropriate responses

• Express yourself clearly and confidently

√
when responding to given situations

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-S-
Recognize some expressions appropriate
PSB-AE/LJHS/AJHS- √
in opening a discourse
23.4

• Use proper expressions for opening,

carrying out, and closing conversations √

• Identify ways of making individuals

understand you better when asking and √
answering questions

• Observe nonverbal signals in

√
conversations

• Observe verbal and nonverbal clues

23.4 used to signal other discussants to take √
turns during a discussion or a forum

• Use proper techniques to close a

√
discourse

• Recap the topic taken up √

• Cite a quotation to sum up the

√
discourse

• State the next step or plan of action √

• Introduce the activity to wrap up the

√
discourse

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

LS1CS/EN-S-
24 Use reflexive and intensive pronouns EN10G-Ia-27 √
PSB-LJHS-24 √

Use the past and past perfect tenses LS1CS/EN-S-

25 EN7G-III-h-3
correctly in varied contexts PSB-AE/LJHS-25
√ √

LS1CS/EN-S-
26 Use the progressive tenses correctly in PSB-AE/LJHS-26 √ √
varied contexts

LS1CS/EN-S-
27 Use appropriate strategies to keep a
PSB-LJHS/AJHS-27 √ √
discussion going

LS1CS/EN-S-
28 Use appropriate language in expressing PSB-AE/LJHS-28 √ √
ideas and feelings

Participate actively in conversations LS1CS/EN-S-

29
using appropriate expressions PSB-AE/LJHS-29
√ √

EN7G-III-c-2

Use the passive and active voice LS1CS/EN-S-

30
meaningfully in varied contexts PSB-AE/LJHS-30
EN9G-IVa-22 √ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Recall and share experiences, film

LS1CS/EN-S-
31 viewed, and story read/listened to
PSB-LE/AE/LJHS-31
initiate the conversation
√ √ √
Relay information in creative ways (e.g.,
role playing, show and tell, radio play/ LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
32
podcast/ broadcast/ reporting/ poster LJHS/AJHS-32 √ √
presentations)

Present an oral summary of an oral or

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
33 written message that is concise,
LJHS/AJHSAS-33 √ √
complete, accurate, and original

Summarize orally the main LS1CS/EN-S-PSB

33.1 points in a meeting BL/LE-33.1 √ √

Preside over/participate in LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-

34 √
meetings LJHS-34

Present organized oral reports about a

position on an issue (e.g., a project or
35 LS1CS/EN-S-
an investigation conducted using simple EN4A-IIe-25 √ √
PSB-LJHS/AJHS-35
experiments)

Make an oral presentation on a topic

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
using graphs and other visual images as
AS-35.1
supporting details √ √
35.1 • Explain how to plan and organize your
√ √
thoughts for an oral presentation

• Deliver effective oral presentations √ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Make and prepare for an oral LS1CS/EN-S-

presentation PSB-LJHS/AJHS-36 √ √

* Explain how to plan and organize your

thoughts for an oral presentation √ √
36

* Create effective visual aids for

oral presentations
√ √

* Deliver effective oral

EN9G-IIe-20
presentations √

/Use conditionals in expressing LS1CS/EN-S-

37 EN10G-Ic-26
arguments PSB-LJHS/AJHS-37 √ √

• Use words and expressions

that emphasize a point √ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
/Use appropriate idiomatic expressions
and figurative language to describe
people, places, events, and situations
(used in context)
• Idiomatic expressions
(e.g.,pain in the neck, this is
my bread and butter) √
• Proverbs (e.g., A stitch in time LS1CS/EN-S-
MT3VCD-IVf-h-
saves nine, An PSB-LJHS-38
ounce of prevention is better than a
pound of cure) Figurative language such 3.6
38 as:
• Simile: e.g., The moon looks
like a lamp in the air.
• Metaphor: e.g., The moon
was a ghostly
galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

• Personification: e.g., And this

same flower that

smiles today, tomorrow will be dying.

• Hyperbole: e.g., I’ve told you

that a million times!

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
39 Explain a constructive oral feedback √
LJHS-39

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Identify the purpose for giving

constructive oral feedback
LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
39.1
LJHS-39.1
· to encourage others √

· to inspire positive actions

Enumerate the steps in giving LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-

39.2 √
constructive oral feedback LJHS-39.2

Use common expressions in giving

39.3 constructive oral feedback (e.g., ―”The LS1CS/EN-S- PSB- √
project needs improvement…”) LJHS-39.3

LS1CS/EN-S- PSB-
39.4 Give constructive oral feedback √
LJHS-39.4

LS1CS/EN-S-PSB-
40 Use words to express evaluation EN9G-IVh-24
LJHS/AJHS-40 √ √

Use polite statements in group meetings,

LS1CS/EN-S-
41 resolving conflicts, and arriving at
PSB-LJHS/AJHS-41 √ √
conclusions

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)

Use appropriate language expressions in

a given situation

• Delivering an invocation or LS1CS/EN-S-

√ √
prayer PSB-LJHS/AJHS-42

• Conducting a meeting (e.g., ―”What

42 do you think of…”)

• Selling products and providing

services (e.g., ―””Your suggestions
make a lot of sense. They will help us
improve our products.”)

• Conducting an interview (e.g.,

―”Thank you for giving us your time.”)

Use appropriate expression in presenting LS1CS/EN-S-

43
an argument or position persuasively PSB-LJHS/AJHS-43
EN4OL-IIIc-15 √ √

Observe the language of research, LS1CS/EN-S-

44
campaigns, and advocacies PSB-LJHS/AJHS-44
EN10G-IVa-32 √ √

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LEARNING STRAND 1: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ENGLISH)

Content Standard: Viewing

Performance Standard A: View attentively and critically a wide range of multimedia materials in English to be able to function effectively as a member of the
family, the community, the nation, and the world, and to participate in community and economic development.
Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(Gr.9-
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8)
10)
Infer thoughts, feelings, and intentions LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-
2 in the material viewed EN9VC-Ia-3.8 AE/LJHS -2 √ √

Predict the gist of the material viewed LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

√ √
3 based on the title, pictures, and excerpts EN7VC-IIf-1.3 AE/LJHS -3

Raise questions about a particular aspect LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

4 of a material viewed EN7VC-IIh-12 AE/LJHS-4 √ √

Use multimedia resources appropriately, LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

effectively, and efficiently AE/LJHS-5
5 √ √

Assess the effectiveness of the ideas

LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-
6 presented in the material viewed taking √ √ √
AE/LJHS/AJHS-6
into account its purpose

Identify the visual elements used in LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

7 print/ non-print materials LE/AE-7 √ √

Make connections between information LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

8 viewed and personal experiences LE/AE-8 √ √

Describe different forms and conventions LS1CS/EN-V- PSC-

9 EN5VC-Ia-5.1 √ √
of film and moving pictures (lights, AE/LJHS-9
blocking, direction, characterization,
acting, dialog, and setting or setup)
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(Gr.9-
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8)
10)
Determine images/ideas that are EN5VC-IIa-7
explicitly used to influence viewers EN5VC-IIa7.1 LS1CS/EN-V-
10 √ √
(stereotypes, points of view, EN5VC-IIa7.2 PSC-AE/LJHS-10
propaganda) EN5VC-IIa7.3

Evaluate narratives in a media material

LS1CS/EN-V-
11 based on how the writer developed the √ √
PSC-LJHS/AJHS-11
element

Analyze the characters used in print and

non-print learning materials

• Age and gender

LS1CS/EN-V-
• Race and nationality EN6VC-Ii3.3.1 √ √
PSC-AE/LJHS-12
12 • Attitude and behavior EN6VC-Ii3.3.2

• Other attributes (ie, physically,

EN6VC-Ii3.3.3
intellectually, emotionally)

Analyze the setting used in print and

non-print learning materials

• Urban or rural √
13
LS1CS/EN-V-
• Affluent or poor EN6VC-Ii3.3.4
PSC-AE-13
• Past, present, futuristic
LS1CS/EN-V-
14 Infer the target audience EN5VC-IIIe3.7 PSC-AE-14 √
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(Gr.9-
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8)
10)
LS1CS/EN-V-
15 Infer purpose of the visual media EN5VC-IIIf3.8 PSC-AE-15 √

EN6VC-IIIa6.1 LS1CS/EN-V-
Identify real or make-believe, and fact or
16 PSC-AE-16 √
non-fact images EN6VC-IIIa6.2

Identify the values suggested in the LS1CS/EN-V-

17 EN6VC-IIIc7.1 PSC-AE/LJHS-17 √ √
visual media
Make connections between information LS1CS/EN-V-
18 viewed and personal experiences EN5VC- IVi 2.4 PSC-AE-18 √
Determine images/ideas that are
explicitly used to influence viewers and
interpret properly simple, common
written
messages, signs, symbols, words, and
phrases related to immediate needs, are
commonly used at work, or are found
19 in the community (e.g., hospital/health LS1CS/EN-V-
centers/clinics, PSC-AE-19
barangay hall, advertisements, traffic
√
signs)
Critically evaluate viewed multimedia
LS1CS/EN-V-
20 materials to explore, analyze, and react
PSC-AJHS-20 √
to ideas presented

Compare and contrast viewed media

LS1CS/EN-V-
21 representations with reality / outside
PSC-AE/LJHS-21 √ √
sources of information

Recognize arguments employed in a

LS1CS/EN-V-
22 media material and provide
PSC-LJHS/AJHS-22 √ √
counterarguments
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(Gr.9-
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8)
10)
LS1CS/EN-V-
Recognize the effect of multimedia PSC-
23 √ √ √ √
materials on one’s own life LE/AE/LJHS/AJHS-23

Deduce the purpose and value of visual LS1CS/EN-V-

24 √ √
media to immediate work needs PSC-LJHS/AJHS-24

Demonstrate a critical understanding and

interpretation of visual media such as
movie clips, trailer, news flash, internet- LS1CS/EN-V-
25 PSC-LJHS/AJHS-25 √ √
based programs, videos, documentaries,
etc.

Content Standard: Reading

(Basic Literacy)
Performance Standard D: Acquire and critically process information from a wide range of written and multi-media materials in at least two languages to
function effectively as a member of the family, community, nation and the world, and to participate in community and economic development.

(Elementary and Junior High School Level)

Performance Standard D: Acquire and critically process information from a wide range of written and multimedia materials in the English language to
function
effectively as a member of the family, community, nation, and the world, and to participate in community and economic development.
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-
BL/LE-1 √
Identify the letters of the alphabet LLKAK-Ih-3 √
Identify common sight words in a
1 paragraph. MT1PWR-IIIa-i-7.1
name MT1PWR-IVa-i-7.1
address MT2PWR-IVa-c-7.7
one-syllable words such as: EN2PWR-IIIi-j-12
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-
go, stop, fish and farm EN3F-IVa-j-1.8 BL/LE-2 √
2
EN3F-IIIe-f-1.8
EN3PWR-Ib-d-19.1
√
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
BL/LE-3
3
Read aloud the sound of each letter LLKAK-Ih-7 √ √
MT1PWR-IVa-i-7.1
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
Recognize common sight words / DOLCH MT2PWR-IIIa-c-7.7 BL/LE-4 √ √
4 EN3PWR-Ib-d-19.1
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-BL-
5 √

Recognize common action words in

stories read EN1G-IVa-e-3.4
5
Recognize describing words for people,
objects, things, and places (color, shape,
size, height, weight, length, distance,
etc.)
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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-
BL/LE-1 √

LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-BL-
EN1G-Ivf-j-5 6 √
6

LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
LE/AE-7

Recognize the use of a/an + noun EN2G-Ii-9.2 √

7
Interpret written messages, signs,
symbols, words, and phrases commonly LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
used at work or in the community EN7SS-Ih-1.2 LJHS-8

8
√
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LE-
9

Read simple sentences √

9 LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
LE/AE-9.1

Recognize the parts of a sentence MT2GA-Ie-f-2.5 √

LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
LE/AE/LJHS-10 √
10

Recognize active and passive voice √ √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-
BL/LE-1 √

Identify the kinds of sentences (i.e., ,

imperative, interrogative, and LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-AE-
exclamatory sentences) 10 √ √
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LE-
EN2G-Id-e-1.3 10.5 √

EN3G-Ic-1.3
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-
BL/LE-11.1

Recognize sentences and non-sentences EN1G-IIIa-1.1 √ √

EN3G-Ia-1.1
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LE-
Recognize simple sentences EN1G-IIIb-1.4 11.2 √ √
11
EN2G-Ib-c-1.4

EN1G-IIIc-1.3; EN1G-
IIId-1.3; ENG1G-IIIe-
1.3
LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LE-
Recognize telling and asking sentences 11.3 √
Recognize simple, compound, complex, LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LS-
and compound- complex sentences 11.4

EN6SS-IVc-1.10 √

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Code BL EL JHS
No. Learning Competency K to 12 ALS LJHS AJHS
(K-G1) (Gr.2-3) (Gr.2-4) (Gr.7-8) (Gr.9-10)
LS1CS/EN-R-PSD-
BL/LE-1 √

EN6SS-IVa-1.8

12
EN6G-IVb-1.9
Recognize punctuation marks (period, LS1CS/EN-R- PSD-LE-
question mark, exclamation point) 12

EN2G-IIIc-1.6 √
LS1CS/EN-R-PSC-BL-
LLKSS-00-3 13

Interpret simple written sentences √

e.g., sentences whose contents are
13 related to:

-immediate needs

-specific activities in the community or

workplace

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