English Language Arts
The SDO-San Juan Online Chronicles
We curate and develop OERs to develop English Proficiency Skills for learning and beyond.
GRADE EIGHT-QUARTER ONE
1. Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting context clues
2. Use conventions in citing sources
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3. Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately
a. Types of Modal Verbs
b. Modal Verbs and Adverbs
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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
5. Use a range of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to convey emotional response or reaction to an issue to persuade
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 contrats 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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