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 Desired Learning Suggested Suggested Suggested Learning Competencies Communicative Instructional Assessment Resources Functions Strategies Strategies 1. 2. Identify ones learning style(s) Apply knowledge of ones learning style to ones strategy in studying/learning Demonstrate familiarity in using library materials Exercise ethics in citing sources Adopt techniques in studying, learning and taking tests Identify the part of speech Differentiate the sentence parts Self-inventory Discussion Sharing Inventory guide Web Resources

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Time Frame

First Quarter A. Learning Styles

1 meeting

B. Study/ Research Skills, Library and Study Skills, and Citing Sources C. Smart Studying by Dennis Arroyo D. Review on Parts of Speech E. Review of Basic F. Sentence Parts G. Subject Verb Agreement

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Library Tour Orientation on Library Rules Lecture

Poster on How to Use the Library Student Commitment Contract Personal Study Schedule Worksheets Grammar Games Cloze Exercise

Web Resources

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Asking questions

Discussion sharing of techniques Brainstorming Diagnostic test

Web Resources

1 meeting

H. PronounAntecedent Agreement

Recall the rule/s Infer grammar rules from examples given 10. Observe rules when writing sentences 11. Define antecedents in relation to pronouns 12. Use pronouns properly 8. 9.

Lecture Exercises

Quiz Writing Activities

Lecture Exercise

Quiz Writing Activities

1. Maclin, A. (2004). Reference guide to English. Washington: Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston. 2. Carrol, J., Wilson, E. & Forlini, G. (2001). Writing and grammar. Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia Pte. Ltd. 3. Guffey, M. & Seefer, C.

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I. Principal Parts of the Verbs and Tenses 13. Demonstrate mastery of the principal parts of the verb through the correct use of the correct tense 14. Differentiate forms and functions of Philippine literary genres 15. Explain insights about ones cultural roots based on the text read 16. Produce a myth/legend based on respective folk literary conventions 17. Identify elements employed in a short story 18. Decode unfamiliar vocabulary applying knowledge of affixes 19. Use prefixes and suffixes correctly 20. Derive meaning from context 21. Identify the main and subordinate ideas in written works 22. Summarize ideas in ones own words 23. Determine the different purposes and methods of writing 24. Identify writers point of view and tone 25. Interpret writers Narrating events and processes (laboratory experiments) Lecture/Discussion Grammar Games Drills/Worksheets Quiz (2002). Essential of English. Ohio: South-Western Thomas Learning. Eugenio, Damiana. (2005) Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths. Quezon City: UP Press 4 meetings

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Introduction to Literature and Genres K. Philippine Mythology in English (depending on the regional campus) and the Short story

Lecture Skits Comic strips Film viewing (film about native deities or mythology)

Composition of an original myths and legends based on respective folk lit conventions

6 meetings

L. Roots, Affixes, Bases

Picture word meanings Word puzzles Word Wall / Word Bank Word Association

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Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) Activity Sheets

2 meetings

M. A Collection of Regional Myths (to be compiled by each teacher)

Home Reading Assignment

Panel Discussion Book Report Long Test

2 meetings

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meaning inferentially and literally 26. State ones personal opinions and assumptions from a writers through literary analysis Second Quarter A. Conjunctions

1. Construct compound and complex sentences using conjunctions 2. Use key idea sentences support sentences, transition words, and restatement in texts 3. Employ prepositions to show relationships between nouns and pronouns 4. Differentiate verbals from verbs 5. Compare and contrast the forms and functions of the different verbals

B. Transition Words

Comparing and contrasting of concepts events, people (science, history) Reporting Describing a process

*Cloze *Discovery Approach *Deductive/Inductive Method *Lecture

*Letter writing using conjunctions

Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall)

2 meetings

*Comic strip *Improvisations *Quiz

Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall)

1 meeting

C. Prepositions

Giving directions and instructions Locating things and places Articulating experiences, observations, and opinions on contemporary issues Forming judgments on social issues

D. Verbals

*Drills and exercises *Sentence constructions *Dialogues *Deductive/Inductive Method *Lecture *Brainstorming

*Mapping *Song *Quiz

Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) Activity Sheets

2 meetings

*Cinquain *Speech *Role-playing *Mock-debate

Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall)

3 meetings

E. Introduction to the Novel ( PreWar Philippine Literature in English)

6. Characterize the general nature of literary works of the period by identifying common subjects, themes and styles 7. Identify the themes of

*Power Point Presentations

*Quiz *Poetry Reading *Character Portrayal *Choral Reading

MS PPT Abad, G.H. (2002) The Likhaan Anthology of Philippine Literature in

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given literary selections English from 1900 to the present Choosing the appropriate word for the right context *Word Games *Word Association *Sentence Construction *Quiz Bee *Word Games *List Poem Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) SRA Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) 3 meetings

F. Antonyms and Synonyms

G. Figures of Speech

H. Without Seeing the Dawn (Stevan Javellana)

8. Optimize vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms 9. Unlock meanings through context clues 10. Identify and explain poetic devices, use of local color, 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 14. Identify the main and subordinate ideas in written works 15. Summarize ideas in ones own words 16. Recognize different purposes and methods of writing 17. Identify writers point of view and tone 18. Interpret writers meaning inferentially and literally 19. Separate ones personal opinions and assumptions from a writers

* Lecture * Poem Analysis * SRA

4 meetings

Home Reading Assignment

Worksheets using Graphic Organizers / Long Test

2 meetings

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through literary analysis Third Quarter A. Sentence Patterns 1. Recognize the components of basic sentence patterns 2. Identify sentence patterns in given sentences 3. Construct effective sentences using basic sentence patterns 4. Recognize the components of each sentence structure (simple, compound, complex, compoundcomplex) 5. Construct various sentence structures using appropriate conjunctions 6. Write a short paragraph using the sentence structures 7. Recognize the functions of sentences 8. Classify sentences by function (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory) 9. Analyze how sentences are formed/ Answering essay type questions Writing summaries using clear, concise sentences Work Book (Drill) Grammar Games Multi-media-aided Lecture/Discussions Lecture/Interactive discussion Fish bowl activity Slide show presentation Cloze Test Collaborative Work (Group Story/Composition) with provided rubrics Print / TV advertisement (by group) Paper and Pencil Test Short and Long Quiz Short Speech Delivery Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) Activity Sheets 7 meetings

B. Sentence Structures

C. Sentence Functions

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punctuated according to function 10. Use proper punctuation marks in constructing effective sentences. 11. Punctuate the sentences 12. Write correct sentences/paragra ph using appropriate punctuation marks 13. Use structural, lexical, and contextual devices (denotation and connotation) in deriving the meaning of unknown words and ambiguous discourse 14. Identify the elements of drama 15. Differentiate drama from other literary forms/genres 16. Associate characters and given situations of the play to reality through role playing 17. Identify main and subordinate ideas in written works 18. Summarize ideas in ones own words

D. Punctuations

Composing written reports

Drill Worksheet Multi-media aided presentation

Internet sources Grammar books Other references

1 meetings

E. Connotation and Denotation

Making predictions and anticipating outcomes

Contextual Clues Word association Word links

Quiz

1 meeting

F. Introduction to Drama

Dramatic Reading Round Table Discussion Film Viewing (of a play turned movie)

Short Dramatic Presentations (with provided rubrics)

4 meetings

H. Bamboo in the Wind (Azucena Grajo-Uranza)

Home Reading Assignment

Worksheet with Graphic Organizers Long Test

2 meeting

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19. Identify writers point of view and tone 20. Interpret the writers literal and figurative meaning Fourth Quarter A. Phrases Differentiate phrase from clause and sentence 2. Supply missing phrases to complete sentences 3. Identify fragments, run-ons and fused sentences 4. Revise fragments, run-ons and fused sentences 5. Differentiate dependent from independent clause 6. Write sentences showing logical coordination and subordination of ideas 7. Distinguish imagery and poetic devices used in a poem 8. Make generalizations and significant abstractions from different reading materials designed for information, pleasure and appreciation. 9. Express appreciation of ones identity and 1. Supporting opinions Discussion Sentence Completion Company/Product Print Ads Analysis Print Ads Making Photo Caption Writing Grammar and Composition I (Prentice Hall) Activity Sheets 3 meetings

B. Fragments, runon sentences, fused sentences

Discussion Grammar Drill Peer Editing

Short Lab Report Writing

3 meetings

C. Clauses

Discussion Drills Model Letter Analysis

Letter Writing (Request/ Intent/ Excuse) Quiz

3 meetings

D. Introduction to Poetry and Contemporary Philippine Literature in English

Poetry Reading Poem Interpretation and Discussion Story Mapping Character Analysis Directed Reading Teaching Activity (DRTA) K-W-L Skimming and Scanning

Poetry Writing Group Reporting through PowerPoint Presentation Short Reflective/ Informative Essay Writing Outlining an Essay Mock Author Interview

1.Abad, G.H. 8 (2002). The Likhaan Anthology of Philippine Literature in English from 1900 to the present 2. Crogan. R.V (1998). The Development of Philippine Literature in English

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cultural heritage through writing poems Interpret the texts meaning inferentially and literally Demonstrate appreciation of literary elements of poems, short stories and essays through literary analysis Judge the characters motives and attitudes based on their actions, thoughts and descriptions through character analysis Identify and explain the theme(s) of the poem/short story Summarize ideas and/or information contained in a text Determine the authors writing style and purpose Identify the writers point of view and tone Point out the Filipino cultural values and heritage underscored in the poems/ short stories/ essays through details analysis Book Jacket Making or Movie Poster Making 3. Balarbar, C.V., Bolascon, K.A. & Remoto, D. R. (2010). English GEMS in Philippine Literature

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E. Idiomatic Expressions 18. Unlock the meaning of idiomatic expressions through context clues 19. Listen to an informative text 20. Use idiomatic expressions in speech and writing 21. Identify the main ideas or messages of editorial cartoons, print ads, comic strips, etc. 22. Summarize the ideas found in multi-media texts using ones own words 23. Determine the different purposes and methods of multi-media messages 24. Create ones own multi-media message 25. Identify main and subordinate ideas in written works 26. Summarize ideas in ones own words 27. Recognize different purposes and methods of writing 28. Identify writers point of view and tone 29. Interpret writers meaning inferentially and Paraphrasing Discussion Viewing Famous Movie Excerpts and Analyzing Idiomatic Dialogs Listening to an Informative Speech* Impromptu Speech 2 meetings

F.Critical MultiMedia Viewing

Process writing

Actual Viewing Content Analysis Criticizing

Short Informative Commercial (Infomercial) Making

National and Local Newspapers Print Ads

3 meetings

G. The Last Time I Saw Mother by Arlene Chai

Home Reading Assignment

Long Test

2 meetings

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literally 30. Separate ones personal opinions and assumptions from a writers Note: Items in Boldface are the suggested Special Projects for each quarter. B. HARMONIZED GRADING SYSTEM Periodic Exam Quizzes, Long Tests and Performance-based Tasks Special Projects Other Tasks (Recitation/Homework/Seatwork/Groupwork) TOTAL 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) 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: Theres a Teenager in the House (Kerima Polotan-Tuvera) Goodbye Superboy (Max Soliven) Wheres 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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Poems: Moonlight on Manila Bay (Fernando M. Maramag) Come Home, Heroes (Bienvenido N. Santos) I Can No More Hear Loves (Jose Garcia Villa) I Have Begrudged the Years (Angela C. Manalang-Gloria)

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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 Quemadas Last Words (Eric Gamalinda)

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

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