Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VI–WESTERN VISAYAS

DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Cottage Road, Bacolod City

BUDGETTED COURSE OUTLAY- MELC ENGLISH SECONDARY- QUARTER 1

Grade
Quarter MELC NO. Most Essential Learning Competencies Code
Level

Grade 7 Q1 1 Supply other words or expressions that complete an analogy EN7V-IV-c-23.1

Identify the genre, purpose, intended audience and features of various
Q1 2 viewed texts such as movie clip, trailer, newsflash, internet-based EN7VC-I-d-6
program, documentary, video
Q1 3 Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts EN7G-III-c-2
Q1 4 Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts EN7G-III-h-3
Q1 5 Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts EN7G-III-e-3
Q1 6 Use phrases, clauses, and sentences appropriately and meaningfully EN7G-II-a-1
Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose (e.g.
Q1 7 scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) EN7RC-IV-b-10

Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local
Q1 1 EN8V-If-6
Grade 8 culture by noting context clues
Q1 2 Use conventions in citing sources EN8SS-IIIg-1.6.4
Q1 3 Use modal verbs, nouns and adverbs appropriately
Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive - also,
moreover; causative - as a result, consequently; conditional/
Q1 4
concessional - otherwise, in that case, however; sequential - to begin
with, in conclusion; clarifying - for instance, in fact, in addition)
Use a range of verbs, adjectives and adverbs to convey emotional
Q1 5 response or reaction to an issue to persuade

Grade 9 Q1 1 Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals

Q1 2 Use conditionals in expressing arguments EN9G-IIe-20
Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations
Q1 3 (intimate, casual, conversational, consultative, frozen)

Grade Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel
Q1 1 EN10LC-Ia-11.1
10 discussions, etc. in everyday conversations and exchanges
Determine the effect of textual aids like advance organizers, titles,
Q1 2 EN10RC-Ia-2.15.2
non-linear illustrations, etc. on the understanding of a text
Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material
Q1 3 EN10VC-IVc-29
viewed to achieve the writer’s purpose
Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with
Q1 4 outside sources of information in terms of accessibility and EN10VC-IVa-15
effectiveness
Q1 5 Employ analytical listening in problem solving EN10LC-IIe-13.2
Evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts using a set of
Q1 6 criteria e.g.
comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story

Q1 7 Evaluate spoken texts using given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, cohesion,
correctness
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VI–WESTERN VISAYAS

DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Cottage Road, Bacolod City

BUDGETTED COURSE OUTLAY- MELC ENGLISH SECONDARY- QUARTER 2

Grade
Quarter MELC NO. Most Essential Learning Competencies Code
Level

Grade 7 Q2 1 Use listening strategies based on purpose, familiarity with the topic EN7LC-II-a-6
and levels of difficulty of short texts listened to
Q2 2 Use a search engine to conduct a guided search on a given topic EN7SS-II-c-1.5.3
Navigate a website using essential features, e.g. using headings, links,
Q2 3 EN7V-IV-d-23.1
etc.
4 Research a topic with support using two or three sources provided, e.g. EN7VC-IV-c-15
Q2
newspapers, website, video, images, podcast, print based material
Q2 5 Summarize key information from a text EN6OL-IVj-3.6
Q2 6 Use analogy to describe or make a point
Q2 7 Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa EN8RC-IIe-11

Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and EN8SS-IIe-1.2

Grade 8 Q2 1
information maps found in expository texts
Q2 2 Use opinion-marking signals to share ideas
3 Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different
Q2 multimodal texts
Compare and contrast own opinions with those presented in familiar
Q2 4
texts
Q2 5 Recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text

1 Make connections between texts to particular social issues, concerns,

Grade 9 Q2
or dispositions in real life

Q2 Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in

2
the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world

Grade Q2 1 Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies EN10G-IVa-32

10
Identify key structural elements, e.g.:
• Exposition - Statement of position,
• Arguments,
• Restatement of Positions and language features of an
argumentative text, e.g.:
• modal verbs: should, must, might, and modal adverbs: usually,
Q2 2
probably, etc.;
• attitudes expressed through evaluative language;
• conjunctions or connectives to link ideas: because, therefore, on
the other hand, etc.;
• declarative statements;
• rhetorical questions; passive voice
Q2 3 Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion
Q2 4 Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value EN10WC-IIb-13.2
Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include key
Q2 5
structural elements and language features
Deliver a prepared or impromptu talk on an issue employing the
Q2 6
techniques in public speaking
Q2 7 Compose texts which include multimodal elements
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VI–WESTERN VISAYAS

DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Cottage Road, Bacolod City

BUDGETTED COURSE OUTLAY- MELC ENGLISH SECONDARY- QUARTER 3

Grade
Quarter MELC NO. Most Essential Learning Competencies Code
Level

Use correct and appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving

Grade 7 Q3 1 information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in EN7OL-IV-e-3.10
personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language, stance and behavior when giving
EN7OL-II-g-2.6.2
Q3 2 information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in
EN7OL-III-b-3
factual and personal recounts

Q3 3 Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history, EN7LT-IV-h-3

environment, or other factors
Q3 4 Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed EN7VC-IV-i-16
Q3 5 Cite evidence to support a general statement EN7RC-IV-g-10.4
Q3 6 React to what is asserted or expressed in a text EN8RC-IIIe-2.1.7
Raise sensible, challenging thought provoking questions in public
Q3 7 EN7OL-III-h-1.3.1
forums/panel discussions, etc.

Grade 8 Q3 1 Examine biases (for or against) made by the author EN8RC-IIIg-3.1.12

Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda
Q3 2 EN8V-IIIg-26
techniques
Q3 3 Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the EN8LC-IIIh-7.4
text listened to
Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with
Q3 4
diverse backgrounds
Q3 5 Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech
Q3 6 Use parallel structures EN8G-Ia-7

Grade 9 Q3 1 Differentiate biases from prejudices EN9LC-IVf-13.3

Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented
Q3 2 EN9VC-IVa-10
in the material viewed
Q3 3 Judge the validity of the evidence listened to EN9LC-IVh-2.15

Grade
Q3 1 Compose an argumentative essay EN10WC-IIh-13
10
Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
Q3 2 EN10WC-IIIb-14.1.2
techniques
Q3 3 Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection EN10WC-IIIg-14
Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches:
-structuralist/formalist
-moralist
Q3 4 -Marxist
-feminist
-historical
-reader-response
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VI–WESTERN VISAYAS

DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Cottage Road, Bacolod City

BUDGETTED COURSE OUTLAY- MELC ENGLISH SECONDARY- QUARTER 4

Grade
Quarter MELC NO. Most Essential Learning Competencies Code
Level

Grade 7 Q4 1 Distinguish features of academic writing EN7WC-I-c-4.2

Employ a variety of strategies for effective interpersonal
Q4 2 EN7OL-I-b1.14
communication (interview, dialog, conversation)
Q4 3 Determine the worth of ideas mentioned in the text listened to EN7LC-IV-g-8.2
Q4 4 Determine the truthfulness and accuracy of the material viewed EN7VC-I-h-10
Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to
Q4 5 EN7LT-II-a-4
resolve those conflicts in non-violent ways
Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to
Q4 6 EN7LT-III-g-5
better understand other people
Discover through Philippine literature the need to work cooperatively
Q4 7 EN7LT-IV-a-6
and responsibly in today’s global village
Q4 8 Compose an informative essay EN7WC-IV-a-2.2

Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each

pattern of idea development:
● general to particular
Grade 8 Q4 1 ● claim and counterclaim
● problem-solution
● cause-effect
and others
Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and
Q4 2 EN8WC-IIIc-1.1.6
secondary sources
Q4 3 Synthesize essential information found in various sources
Q4 4 Compose effective paragraphs EN8WC-IIa-2.8
Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in
Q4 5 literature, expository, explanatory, factual and personal recount,
persuasive)
Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech
Q4 6
conventions

Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s EN9RC-IVf-2.22

Grade 9 Q4 1
reasoning, and the effectiveness of the presentation
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound
Q4 2
analysis and call for prompt actions

Grade
Q4 1 Distinguish technical terms used in research EN10V-IVa-30
10
Q4 2 Give technical and operational definitions EN10V-IIa-13.9
Q4 3 Give expanded definitions of words EN10V-IIIa-13.9
Q4 4 Observe correct grammar in making definitions EN10G-IIa-29
Q4 5 Compose a research report on a relevant social issue EN10SS-IVe-2.3