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GRADE EIGHT-QUARTER ONE

1.  Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting                 context clues

     a.  How to sue context in getting meaning of words

     b.  Use Figurative Language as Context Clues in Literature

     c.  Eight Types of Figurative Language

     d.  Figurative Language and Sound Devices

     e.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep1 Context Clues

     f.   DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep2: Types of Context Clues

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2.  a. Use conventions in citing sources

     b. DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep3: Writing Bibliography

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3.  Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately

     a.  Types of Modal Verbs

     b.  Modal Verbs and Adverbs

     c.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep4: Modals

     d.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep5: Modal Noun

     e.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep6: Modal Adverbs

     f.   DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 11 Modal Verbs or Modals

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4.  Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive-also, moreover; causative-as a         result, consequently; conditional/concessional-otherwise, in that case, however; sequential-to       begin with, in conclusion; clarifying-for instance, in fact, in addition

     a. Transition Words

     b. Common Discourse Markers

     c. DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep7: Transitional Words

     d. DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 8 Types of Transition Signals

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5.  Use a range of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to convey emotional response or reaction to an       issue to persuade

     a.  Identify Persuasive Texts

     b.  Recognizing Persuasive Language

     c.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 9 Verbs

     d.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep10: Action Verbs

     e.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 12 Negative Emotional Response Adjectives

     f.   DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 13 Adverbs

     g.  DepEd TV: Grade 8 English Q1 Ep14: Adverbs of Opinion

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GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER TWO

1.  Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in                    exposition texts

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2.  Use opinion-making signals to share ideas

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3.  Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different multi-modal texts

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4.  Compare and contrast own opinions with those presented in familiar texts

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5.  Recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text

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GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER THREE

1.  Examine biases (for or against) made by the author

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2.  Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques

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3.  Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to

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4.  Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse backgrounds

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5.  Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech

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6.  Use parallel structures

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GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER FOUR

1.  Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea development

     a.  General to Particular

     b.  Claim and Counterclaim

     c.  Problem-Solution

     d.  Cause-Effect

     e.  Others

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2.  Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary sources

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3.  Synthesize essential information found in various sources

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4.  Compose effective paragraphs

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5.  Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature, expository, explanatory,               factual and personal recount, persuasive)

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6.  Deliever a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions

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