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
3. Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately
a. Types of Modal Verbs
b. Modal Verbs and Adverbs
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
2. Use opinion-making signals to share ideas
3. Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different multi-modal texts
4. Compare and contrats own opinions with those presented in familiar texts
5. Recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text
GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER THREE
1. Examine biases (for or against) made by the author
2. Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques
3. Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to
4. Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse backgrounds
5. Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech
6. Use parallel structures
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
2. Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary sources
3. Synthesize essential information found in various sources
4. Compose effective paragraphs
5. Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature, expository, explanatory, factual and personal recount, persuasive)
6. Deliever a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions