COMPETENCIES R E A L

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 one’s purpose
/ / / / Power
Quarter 2
Use listening strategies based on purpose, familiarity with the topic and
levels of difficulty of short texts listened to
/ / / / Power
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
Use correct and appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving
information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in / / / / Power
personal or factual recounts
Quarter 3
Use the appropriate oral language, stance and behavior when giving / / / / Power
information, instructions, 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
Quarter 4
Distinguish features of academic writing / X X / Supporting
Employ a variety of strategies for effective interpersonal communication
(interview, dialog, conversation)
/ / X / Supporting
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-violent ways
/ / / / Power
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 global village
/ / / / Power
Compose an informative essay / X X / Supporting
Grade 8

COMPETENCIES R E A L
Quarter 1
Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local
culture by noting context clues
/ / / / Power
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
Quarter 2
Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and
information maps found in expository texts
/ / / / Power
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
Discern positive and negative messages conveyed in a material viewed
/ / x / Supporting
Quarter 3
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
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, factual and personal recount, persuasive)
/ / / / Power
Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions / / / / Power

Grade 9
 COMPETENCIES R E A L
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, consultative, frozen)
/ X X / Supporting
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, complex, ambiguous) world
/ / / / Power
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
Quarter 4
Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation
/ / X / Supporting
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound analysis
and call for prompt actions
/ / X / Supporting

Grade 10
 COMPETENCIES R E A L
Quarter 1
Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel
discussions, etc. in everyday life
X / / / Supporting
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 purpose
X X X / Supporting
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside
sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness
X / X / Supporting
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
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, speeches to introduce guest speakers/resource X / / / Supporting
persons etc. effectively in varied speech situations
Deliver self-composed Campaign Speeches on Advocacies, Social Issues and
Concerns
X / X / Supporting
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 - Marxist - feminist - historical - reader- X X / / Supporting
response
Quarter 1
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