MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

FOR ENGLISH GRADE 7 TO 10

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GRADE 7
QUARTER 1
Supply other words or expressions that complete an analogy / / / / Power
Identify the genre of a material viewed (such as movie clip, trailer, news flash, internet-based
program, documentary, video, etc.) / / X / Supporting

Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts / / / / Power
Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts / / / / Power
Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts / / / / Power
Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully / / / / Power
Use the appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed reading, intensive reading etc.) for
/ / / / Power
one’s purpose
GRADE 7
QUARTER 2
Use listening strategies based on purpose, familiarity with the topic and levels of difficulty of short
/ / / / Power
texts listened to
Use an electronic search engine to locate specific resources / / X / Supporting
Gather current information from newspapers and other print and non-print media / / X / Supporting
Extract information from a text using a summary, precis, and paraphrase / / / / Power
Compare content of materials viewed to other sources of information (print and radio) / / X X Supporting
Analyze relationships presented in analogies / / / / Power
Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa / X / X Supporting
 GRADE 7
QUARTER
Use correct and appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving information, instructions,
/ / / / Power
making explanations and narrating events in personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language, stance and behavior when giving information, instructions,
/ / / / Power
making explanations, and narrating events in factual and personal recounts
Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history, environment, or other factors / / / / Power
Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed / / X / Supporting
Cite evidence to support a general statement / / X X Supporting
React to what is asserted or expressed in a text / / X / Supporting
Raise sensible, challenging thought provoking questions in public forums/panel discussions, etc. / / X / Supporting
Distinguish features of academic writing / X X / Supporting
GRADE 7
QUARTER 4
Employ a variety of strategies for effective interpersonal communication (interview, dialog,
/ / X / Supporting
conversation)
Determine the worth of ideas mentioned in the text listened to / / X / Supporting
Determine the truthfulness and accuracy of the material viewed / / X / Supporting
Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to resolve those conflicts in non-
/ / / / Power
violent ways
Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better understand other people / / X / Supporting
Discover through Philippine literature the need to work cooperatively and responsibly in today’s
/ / / / Power
global village
Compose an informative essay / X X / Supporting
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GRADE 8
QUARTER 1

Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context
/ / / / Power
clues
Use conventions in citing sources
/ / X / Supporting

Use modals appropriately / / / / Power

Use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes / / / / Power
Note implicit signals used by the writer to indicate coherence / X / X Supporting

GRADE 8
QUARTER 2

Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in
/ / / / Power
expository texts
Share ideas using opinion-marking signals / / / / Power
Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different viewing genres / / X / Supporting
Compare and contrast one’s beliefs/convictions with those presented in a material viewed / / x / Supporting

GRADE 8
QUARTER 3

Discern positive and negative messages conveyed in a material viewed / / x / Supporting

Examine biases (for or against) made by the author / x x / Supporting
Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques / / / / Power
Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to / / x / Supporting
Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse backgrounds / / / / Power
Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech / / / / Power
Use parallel structures / X X X Supporting

GRADE 8
QUARTER 4

Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea development:
● general to particular
● claim and counterclaim
● problem-solution
● cause-effect / / / /
Power
● and others
Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary sources / X X / Supporting
Synthesize essential information found in various sources / / / / Power
Compose effective paragraphs / / / / Power
Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature, expository, explanatory,
/ / / / Power
factual and personal recount, persuasive)
Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions / / / / Power
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GRADE 9 for real achievement by other
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GRADE 9
QUARTER 1
Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals / / / / Power
Use conditionals in expressing arguments
/ / X / Supporting

Determine the vocabulary or jargons expected of a communicative style / / X / Supporting

Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations (intimate, casual, conversational,
/ X X / Supporting
consultative, frozen)

GRADE 9
QUARTER 2
Relate text content to particular social issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life / / / / Power
Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain,
/ / / / Power
complex, ambiguous) world

GRADE 9
QUARTER 3
Differentiate biases from prejudices / / / / Power
Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material viewed / X X / Supporting
Judge the validity of the evidence listened to / / X / Supporting

GRADE 9
QUARTER 4
Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and the effectiveness of the
/ / X / Supporting
presentation
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound analysis and call for prompt actions / / X / Supporting

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LEARNING COMPETENCIES (needed (needed for (needed
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GRADE 10 for real achievement by other
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unit)
job test)

GRADE 10
QUARTER 1
Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel discussions, etc. in everyday
X / / / Supporting
life
Determine the effect of textual aids like advance organizers, titles, nonlinear illustrations, etc. on the
understanding of a text X X X / Supporting

Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material viewed to achieve the writer’s
X X X / Supporting
purpose
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside sources of information in
X / X / Supporting
terms of accessibility and effectiveness
Employ analytical listening in problem solving X / / / Supporting
Evaluate text content, elements, features, and properties using a set of criteria X / X / Supporting
Evaluate listening texts in terms of accuracy, validity, adequacy, and relevance X / / / Supporting

GRADE 10
QUARTER 2
Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies X / X / Supporting
Identify parts and features of argumentative essays X X / / Supporting
Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion X / / / Supporting
Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value X / / / Supporting
Employ the techniques in public speaking in a sample public speaking situation X / / / Supporting
Use appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language X X X / Supporting
Make and deliver impromptu and extemporaneous speeches with ease and confidence X / X / Supporting
Deliver special speeches like toast and roast speeches, tributes, welcome and closing remarks,
X / / / Supporting
speeches to introduce guest speakers/resource persons etc. effectively in varied speech situations
Deliver self-composed Campaign Speeches on Advocacies, Social Issues and Concerns
X / X / Supporting

GRADE 10
QUARTER 3
Compose an argumentative essay X / X / Supporting
Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques X / / / Supporting
Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection X X X / Supporting
Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches: - structuralist/formalist - moralist -
X X / / Supporting
Marxist - feminist - historical - reader-response

GRADE 10
QUARTER 4
Distinguish technical terms used in research X / / / Supporting
Give technical and operational definitions X / X / Supporting
Give expanded definitions of words X / / / Supporting
Observe correct grammar in making definitions X / / / Supporting
Compose a research report on a relevant social issue X X X / Supporting
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Days)

Q1 Supply other words or expressions that complete an analogy

Identify the genre of a material viewed (such as movie clip, trailer, news
Q1 flash, internet-based program, documentary, video, etc.)
Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts
Q1

Q1 Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts

Q1 Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts

Q1 Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully

Use the appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed
Q1 reading,
intensive reading etc.) for one’s purpose
Use listening strategies based on purpose, familiarity with the topic
Q2 and
levels of difficulty of short texts listened to
Q2 Use an electronic search engine to locate specific resources

Gather current information from newspapers and other print and non-
Q2
print media
Extract information from a text using a summary, precise, and
Q2 paraphrase
Compare content of materials viewed to other sources of information
Q2
(print and radio)

Q2 Analyze relationships presented in analogies

Q2 Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa

 Use correct and appropriate multi-media resources when orally
giving
Q3 information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events
in
personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language, stance and behavior when giving
information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating events
Q3
in
factual and personal recounts
Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history,
Q3
environment, or other factors

Q3 Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed

Q3 Cite evidence to support a general statement

Q3 React to what is asserted or expressed in a text

Raise sensible, challenging thought provoking questions in public

Q3
forums/panel discussions, etc.

Q4 Distinguish features of academic writing

Employ a variety of strategies for effective interpersonal communication

Q4
(interview, dialog, conversation)

Q4 Determine the worth of ideas mentioned in the text listened to

Q4 Determine the truthfulness and accuracy of the material viewed

Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to

Q4
resolve those conflicts in non-violent ways
Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better
Q4
understand other people
Discover through Philippine literature the need to work cooperatively
Q4 and responsibly in today’s global village

Q4
 Compose an informative essay
GRADE 8
Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the
Q1 local
culture by noting context clues
Q1 Use conventions in citing sources

Q1 Use modals appropriately

Q1 Use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes

Q1 Note implicit signals used by the writer to indicate coherence

Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and

Q2
information maps found in expository texts

Share ideas using opinion-marking signals

Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different

viewing genres
Compare and contrast one’s beliefs/convictions with those presented in
a material viewed

Discern positive and negative messages conveyed in a material viewed

Examine biases (for or against) made by the author

Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda
Q3 techniques
Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text
listened to
Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with
diverse backgrounds

Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech

 Use parallel structures
Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each
pattern of idea development:
● general to particular
Q4 ● claim and counterclaim
● problem-solution
● cause-effect
● and others
Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary
sources
Synthesize essential information found in various sources

Compose effective paragraphs

Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in
literature, expository, explanatory, factual and personal recount,
persuasive)
Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech
conventions

Grade 9

Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals

Use conditionals in expressing arguments

Determine the vocabulary or jargons expected of a communicative style

Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations (intimate,

casual, conversational, consultative, frozen)
Relate text content to particular social issues, concerns, or
Q2
dispositions in real life
Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in
the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world
 Differentiate biases from prejudices

Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in the
material viewed

Judge the validity of the evidence listened to

Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and
Q4 the effectiveness of the presentation
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound analysis and
call for prompt actions

grade 10

Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel

discussions, etc. in everyday life
Determine the effect of textual aids like advance organizers, titles, nonlinear
illustrations, etc. on the understanding of a text
Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material viewed to
achieve the writer’s purpose
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside
sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness
Employ analytical listening in problem solving

Evaluate text content, elements, features, and properties using a set of criteria

Evaluate listening texts in terms of accuracy, validity, adequacy, and

relevance
Identify parts and features of argumentative essays

Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies

Q2
Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion
 Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value

Employ the techniques in public speaking in a sample public speaking

situation
Use appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language

Make and deliver impromptu and extemporaneous speeches with ease and
confidence
Deliver special speeches like toast and roast speeches, tributes, welcome and
closing remarks, speeches to introduce guest speakers/resource persons etc.
effectively in varied speech situations
Deliver self-composed Campaign Speeches on Advocacies, Social Issues and
Concerns
Compose an argumentative essay
Q3
Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques
Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection

Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches:

- structuralist/formalist - moralist - Marxist
- feminist - historical
- reader response
Distinguish technical terms used in research
Q4
Give technical and operational definitions

Give expanded definitions of words

Observe correct grammar in making definitions

Compose a research report on a relevant social issue