Form 3: Curriculum Guide

A. CURRICULUM GUIDE

GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7 (1st Year)

SUBJECT AREA: English 1: Communication Arts in English 1 and Philippine Literature in English
Content/ Topic Desired Learning Suggested Suggested Suggested Learning Time Frame
Competencies Communicative Instructional Assessment Resources
Functions Strategies Strategies
First Quarter
A. Learning 1. Identify one’s Self-inventory Inventory guide Web Resources 1 meeting
Styles learning style(s) Discussion
2. Apply knowledge of Sharing
one’s learning style
to one’s strategy in
studying/learning
B. Study/ 3. Demonstrate Library Tour Poster on How to Web Resources 1meeting
Research familiarity in using Orientation on Library Use the Library
Skills, Library library materials Rules Student
and Study 4. Exercise ethics in Lecture Commitment
Skills, and citing sources Contract
Citing Sources
C. “Smart 5. Adopt techniques in Discussion sharing of Personal Study Web Resources 1 meeting
Studying” by studying, learning techniques Schedule
Dennis Arroyo and taking tests Brainstorming
D. Review on 6. Identify the part of Asking questions Diagnostic test Worksheets 1. Maclin, A. 3 meetings
Parts of speech Grammar Games (2004).
Speech 7. Differentiate the Cloze Exercise Reference guide
E. Review of sentence parts to English.
Basic Washington:
F. Sentence Parts Holt, Rhinehart,
G. Subject Verb 8. Recall the rule/s Lecture Quiz and Winston. 3 meetings
Agreement 9. Infer grammar rules Exercises Writing Activities 2. Carrol, J.,
from examples Wilson, E. &
given Forlini, G.
10. Observe rules (2001). Writing
when writing and grammar.
sentences Singapore:
H. Pronoun- 11. Define antecedents Lecture Quiz Pearson 2 meetings
Antecedent in relation to Exercise Writing Activities Education South
Agreement pronouns Asia Pte. Ltd.
12. Use pronouns 3. Guffey, M. &
properly Seefer, C.

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I. Principal Parts 13. Demonstrate Narrating events and Lecture/Discussion Quiz (2002). 4 meetings
of the Verbs mastery of the processes (laboratory Grammar Games Essential of
and Tenses principal parts of experiments) Drills/Worksheets English. Ohio:
the verb through South-Western
the correct use Thomas
of the correct tense Learning.
J. Introduction to 14. Differentiate forms Lecture Composition of an Eugenio, 6 meetings
Literature and and functions of Skits original myths and Damiana. (2005)
Genres Philippine literary Comic strips legends based on Philippine Folk
K. Philippine genres Film viewing (film respective folk lit Literature: The
Mythology in 15. Explain insights about native deities or conventions Myths. Quezon
English about one’s cultural mythology) City: UP Press
(depending on roots based on the
the regional text read
campus) and 16. Produce a
the Short story myth/legend based
on respective folk
literary conventions
17. Identify elements
employed in a short
story
L. Roots, Affixes, 18. Decode unfamiliar Picture word - quizzes Grammar and 2 meetings
Bases vocabulary applying meanings Composition I
knowledge of Word puzzles (Prentice Hall)
affixes Word Wall / Word Activity Sheets
19. Use prefixes and Bank
suffixes correctly Word Association
20. Derive meaning
from context
M. A Collection of 21. Identify the main Home Reading Panel Discussion 2 meetings
Regional and Assignment Book Report
Myths (to be subordinate ideas Long Test
compiled by in written works
each teacher) 22. Summarize ideas in
one’s own words
23. Determine the
different purposes
and methods of
writing
24. Identify writer’s
point of view and
tone
25. Interpret writer’s
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meaning
inferentially and
literally
26. State one’s
personal opinions
and assumptions
from a writer’s
through literary
analysis

Second Quarter
A. Conjunctions 1. Construct compound Comparing and *Cloze *Letter writing using Grammar and 2 meetings
and complex contrasting of *Discovery Approach conjunctions Composition I
sentences concepts events, *Deductive/Inductive (Prentice Hall)
using conjunctions people (science, Method
history)
B. Transition 2. Use key idea Reporting *Lecture *Comic strip Grammar and 1 meeting
Words sentences *Improvisations Composition I
support sentences, Describing a process *Quiz (Prentice Hall)
transition words, and
restatement in texts
C. Prepositions 3. Employ prepositions Giving directions and *Drills and exercises *Mapping Grammar and 2 meetings
to show instructions *Sentence *Song Composition I
relationships constructions *Quiz (Prentice Hall)
between nouns and Locating things and *Dialogues Activity Sheets
pronouns places *Deductive/Inductive
Method
D. Verbals 4. Differentiate verbals Articulating *Lecture *Cinquain Grammar and 3 meetings
from verbs experiences, *Brainstorming *Speech Composition I
5. Compare and observations, and *Role-playing (Prentice Hall)
contrast the forms and opinions on *Mock-debate
functions of the different contemporary issues
verbals
Forming judgments
on social issues

E. Introduction to 6. Characterize the *Power Point *Quiz MS PPT 9 meetings

the Novel ( Pre- general nature of Presentations *Poetry Reading Abad, G.H.
War Philippine literary works of the *Character Portrayal (2002) The
Literature in period by identifying *Choral Reading Likhaan
English) common subjects, Anthology of
themes and styles Philippine
7. Identify the themes of Literature in
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given literary English from
selections 1900 to the
present

F. Antonyms and 8. Optimize vocabulary Choosing the *Word Games *Word Association Grammar and 3 meetings
Synonyms using synonyms and appropriate word for *Sentence Composition I
antonyms the right context Construction (Prentice Hall)
9. Unlock meanings *Quiz Bee SRA
through context clues *Word Games
G. Figures of 10. Identify and explain * Lecture *List Poem Grammar and 4 meetings
Speech poetic devices, use * Poem Analysis Composition I
of local color, * SRA (Prentice Hall)
figurative language,
and sensory images
in literary forms
11. Explain meaningful
and symbolic lines
from the selection
read
12. Cite illustrative
examples
13. Create figures of
speech
H. Without Seeing 14. Identify the main Home Reading Worksheets using 2 meetings
the Dawn and subordinate Assignment Graphic Organizers /
(Stevan ideas in written Long Test
Javellana) works
15. Summarize ideas in
one’s own words
16. Recognize different
purposes and
methods of writing
17. Identify writer’s
point of view and
tone
18. Interpret writer’s
meaning
inferentially
and literally
19. Separate one’s
personal opinions
and assumptions
from a writer’s
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through literary
analysis
Third Quarter
A. Sentence 1. Recognize the Answering essay type Work Book (Drill) Collaborative Work Grammar and 7 meetings
Patterns components of questions Grammar Games (Group Composition I
basic sentence Multi-media-aided Story/Composition) (Prentice Hall)
patterns Writing summaries Lecture/Discussions with provided rubrics Activity Sheets
2. Identify sentence using clear, concise Lecture/Interactive - Print / TV
patterns in given sentences discussion advertisement (by
sentences Fish bowl activity group)
3. Construct effective Slide show Paper and Pencil
sentences using presentation Test
basic sentence Cloze Test Short and Long Quiz
patterns Short Speech
4. Recognize the Delivery
B. Sentence components of
Structures each sentence
structure (simple,
compound,
complex,
compound-
complex)
5. Construct various
sentence
structures using
appropriate
conjunctions
6. Write a short
paragraph using
the sentence
structures
7. Recognize the
C. Sentence functions of
Functions sentences
8. Classify sentences
by function
(Declarative,
Interrogative,
Imperative,
Exclamatory)
9. Analyze how
sentences are
formed/
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punctuated
according to
function
D. Punctuations 10. Use proper Composing written Drill Internet sources 1 meetings
punctuation marks reports Worksheet Grammar books
in constructing Multi-media aided Other
effective presentation references
sentences.
11. Punctuate the
sentences
12. Write correct
sentences/paragra
ph using
appropriate
punctuation marks
E. 13. Use structural, Making predictions Contextual Clues Quiz 1 meeting
Connotation and lexical, and and anticipating Word association
Denotation contextual devices outcomes Word links
(denotation and
connotation) in
deriving the
meaning of
unknown words
and ambiguous
discourse
F. Introduction to 14. Identify the Dramatic Reading Short Dramatic 4 meetings
Drama elements of drama Round Table Presentations
15. Differentiate Discussion (with provided
drama from other Film Viewing (of a play rubrics)
literary turned movie)
forms/genres
16. Associate
characters and
given situations of
the play to reality
through role
playing
H. Bamboo in the 17. Identify main and Home Reading Worksheet with 2 meeting
Wind (Azucena subordinate ideas Assignment Graphic Organizers
Grajo-Uranza) in written works Long Test
18. Summarize ideas
in one’s own
words
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19. Identify writer’s
point of view and
tone
20. Interpret the
writer’s literal and
figurative meaning
Fourth Quarter
A. Phrases 1. Differentiate phrase Supporting opinions Discussion Print Ads Making Grammar and 3 meetings
from clause and Sentence Completion Photo Caption Composition I
sentence Company/Product Writing (Prentice Hall)
2. Supply missing Print Ads Analysis Activity Sheets
phrases to
complete
sentences
B. Fragments, run- 3. Identify fragments, Discussion Short Lab Report 3 meetings
on sentences, run-ons and fused Grammar Drill Writing
fused sentences sentences Peer Editing
4. Revise fragments,
run-ons and fused
sentences
C. Clauses 5. Differentiate Discussion Letter Writing 3 meetings
dependent from Drills (Request/ Intent/
independent clause Model Letter Analysis Excuse)
6. Write sentences Quiz
showing logical
coordination and
subordination of
ideas
D. Introduction to 7. Distinguish imagery Poetry Reading Poetry Writing 1.Abad, G.H.8 3 meetings
Poetry and and poetic devices Poem Interpretation (2002). The
Contemporary used in a poem and Discussion Group Reporting Likhaan
Philippine 8. Make Story Mapping through PowerPoint Anthology of
Literature in generalizations Character Analysis Presentation Philippine
English and significant Directed Reading – Literature in
abstractions from Teaching Activity Short Reflective/ English from
different reading (DRTA) Informative Essay 1900 to the
materials designed K-W-L Writing present
for information, Skimming and 2. Crogan. R.V
pleasure and Scanning Outlining an Essay (1998). The
appreciation. Development of
9. Express Mock Author Philippine
appreciation of Interview Literature in
one’s identity and English
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cultural heritage Book Jacket Making 3. Balarbar,
through writing or Movie Poster C.V., Bolascon,
poems Making K.A. & Remoto,
10. Interpret the text’s D. R. (2010).
meaning English GEMS
inferentially and in Philippine
literally Literature
11. Demonstrate
appreciation of
literary elements of
poems, short
stories and essays
through literary
analysis
12. Judge the
characters’
motives and
attitudes based on
their actions,
thoughts and
descriptions
through character
analysis
13. Identify and explain
the theme(s) of the
poem/short story
14. Summarize ideas
and/or information
contained in a text
15. Determine the
author’s writing
style and purpose
16. Identify the writer’s
point of view and
tone
17. Point out the
Filipino cultural
values and heritage
underscored in the
poems/ short
stories/ essays
through details
analysis

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E. Idiomatic 18. Unlock the Paraphrasing Discussion Impromptu Speech 2 meetings
Expressions meaning of Viewing Famous
idiomatic Movie Excerpts and
expressions Analyzing Idiomatic
through context Dialogs
clues Listening to an
19. Listen to an Informative Speech*
informative text
20. Use idiomatic
expressions in
speech and writing
F.Critical Multi- 21. Identify the main Process writing Actual Viewing Short Informative National and 3 meetings
Media Viewing ideas or messages Content Analysis Commercial Local
of editorial Criticizing (Infomercial) Making Newspapers
cartoons, print ads, Print Ads
comic strips, etc.
22. Summarize the
ideas found in
multi-media texts
using
one’s own words
23. Determine the
different purposes
and methods of
multi-media
messages
24. Create one’s own
multi-media
message
G. “The Last Time I 25. Identify main and Home Reading Long Test 2 meetings
Saw Mother” by subordinate ideas Assignment
Arlene Chai in written works
26. Summarize ideas in
one’s own words
27. Recognize different
purposes and
methods of writing
28. Identify writer’s
point of view and
tone
29. Interpret writer’s
meaning
inferentially and
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literally
30. Separate one’s
personal opinions
and assumptions
from a writer’s
Note: Items in Boldface are the suggested Special Projects for each quarter.

B. HARMONIZED GRADING SYSTEM

Periodic Exam 30%
Quizzes, Long Tests and Performance-based Tasks 30%
Special Projects 20%
Other Tasks (Recitation/Homework/Seatwork/Groupwork) 20%
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TOTAL 100%

C. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
6-8 Quizzes
At least one Long Test composed of 50-60 points
At least two special projects

D. APPENDIX: A List of Suggested Selections per Quarter

1st Quarter: Philippine Folk
Literature in English
Asuang Steals Fire From Gugurang
Origin of this World
The Quarrel of the Volcanoes
Samal Genesis
The Bontoc Legend of Lumawig
The Creation of the Earth and the
First People
The Bukidnon Ascension to Heaven
How the World was Created
The Man and Woman of the Bamboo
Bila-an Genesis
Children of the Skyworld
The Life of Lam-Ang
The Three Heroes of Ibalon
2nd Quarter: Pre-War Philippine
Literature in English
Stories:
The Mats( Francisco Arcellana)
The Bread of Salt (N.V.M. Gonzalez)
How My Brother Leon Brought Home
A Wife (Manuel Arguilla)
Poems:
Moonlight on Manila Bay (Fernando
M. Maramag)
Come Home, Heroes (Bienvenido N.
Santos)
I Can No More Hear Love’s (Jose
Garcia Villa)
I Have Begrudged the Years (Angela
C. Manalang-Gloria)
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3rd Quarter: Post-War Philippine
Literature in English
Stories:
Distance to Andromeda (Gregorio
Brillantes)
The Wedding Dance (Amador
Daguio)
May Day Eve (Nick Joaquin)
Poems:
Bonsai (Edith Tiempo)
The Fragrance of Summertime
(Oscar de Zuniga)
Drama:
Oli Impan (Alberto Florentino)
The World is an Apple (Alberto
Florentino)
4th Quarter: Contemporary
Philippine Literature in English
Poems:
Diaspora (Oscar Picazo)
Candles (Danton Remoto)
Restless (Cecilia Borromeo)
Batik Maker (Virginia Moreno)
Letter to Pedro (Rene Estrella Amper)
Essay:
There’s a Teenager in the House
(Kerima Polotan-Tuvera)
Goodbye Superboy (Max Soliven)
Where’s the Patis? (Carmen
Guerrero-Nacpil)
Story:
Life Is a Three-Ring Circus (Jose A.
Quirino)
Faith, Love, Time and Dr. Lazaro
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(Gregorio C. Brillantes)
The Visitation of the Gods (Gilda
Cordero-Fernando)
A House Full of Daughters (Kerima
Polotan-Tuvera)
The Day of the Locusts (Leoncio P.
Deriada)
The Wireless Tower (N.V.M.
Gonzales)
House at the Zapote Street (Nick
Joaquin)
Professor Quemada’s Last Words
(Eric Gamalinda)

*Speech:
Blond and Blue Eyes (Patricia
Evangelista)

HRA: A compilation of Regional HRA: Without Seeing the Dawn HRA: Bamboo in the Wind HRA: The Last Time I Saw Mother
Folk Literature (in English) (Stevan Javellana) (Azucena Grajo-Uranza) (Arlene Chai)
Season of Grace (N.V.M. Gonzales) Dog eaters (Jessica Hagedorn) Soledad’s Sister (Jose Dalisay ,Jr.)

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