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Taught
ENGLISH 10 1 RC Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, 4
Quarter 1 panel discussions, etc. in everyday life
2 RC Determine the effect of textual aids like advance organizers, titles, RC Transcode information from linear to non-linear texts and vice-versa 4
non-linear illustrations, etc. on the understanding of a text RC Explain illustrations from linear to non-linear texts and vice versa
3 VC Appraise the unity of plot setting and characterization in a material VC Determine how connected events contribute to the totality of a 4
viewed to achieve the writer’s purpose material viewed
4 VC Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with VC Express insights based on the ideas presented in the material viewed 4
outside sources of information in terms of accessibility and
effectiveness
5 LC Employ analytical listening in problem solving LC Determine the implicit and explicit signals, verbal, as well as non- 4
verbal, used by the speaker to highlight significant points
LC Determine the roles of discourse markers (e.g. conjunctions,
gambits, adverbs) signaling the functions of statements made
6 LC Evaluate and make judgments about a range of texts using a set of L Explain how the elements specific to a selection build its theme
criteria, e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a L Explain how the elements specific to a genre
short story contribute to the theme of a particular literary selection
7 LC Evaluate listening texts using given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, 4
cohesion, correctness
ENGLISH 10 8 G Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies G Use words and expressions that affirm or negate 4
Quarter 2 G Observe correct grammar in making definitions
9 WC Identify key structural elements, e.g.: WC Use patterns and techniques of developing an argumentative claim 8
 Exposition – statement of positions
 Arguments
 Restatement of positions
And language features of an argumentative text, e.g.:
 Modal verbs: should, must, might and modal adverbs:
usually, probably, etc.
 Attitudes expressed through evaluative language
 Conjunctions or connectives to link ideas: because,
therefore, on the other hand, etc.
 Declarative statement
 Rhetorical questions
 Passive voice
10 WC Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion VC Detect bias and prejudice in the material viewed 4
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Most Essential Learning Competencies Enabling Competency/ies Days
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11 WC Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value 4
12 WC Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include key 2
structural elements and language features
13 WC Compose texts which include multimodal elements 2
14 F Deliver a prepared speech or impromptu talk on an issue employing F Employ appropriate pitch, stress, juncture, intonation, etc. 8
the techniques in public speaking F Observe the correct stance and proper stage behavior as deemed
necessary
F Establish eye contact
F Demonstrate confidence and ease of delivery
ENGLISH 10 15 WC Compose an argumentative essay VC Raise questions to clarify issues covered in the material viewed 8
Quarter 3 VC Share viewpoints based on the ideas presented in the materials
viewed
VC Evaluate the information contained in the material viewed in terms
of accuracy and effectiveness
16 WC Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing 4
techniques
17 WC Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection 4
18 RC Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches: 16
- Overall artistic value of the structure and elements of the
selection (structuralist/formalist)
RC - Treatment of underlying or overarching issue concerning
human experience (moralist)
- Power struggles of characters (Marxist)
RC - Gender relationships of characters (feminist)
RC - Relevance of the selection to the historical context during
which it was  produced (historical)
RC - Personal significance of the selection to the reader (reader-
response)
ENGLISH 10 19 V Distinguish technical terms used in research V Determine the definition of terminologies using dictionary, 8
Quarter 4 thesaurus and online sources
20 V Give technical and operational definitions 4
21 V Give expanded definitions of words 4
22 G Observe correct grammar in making definitions G Review subject and verb agreement 8
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23 WC Compose a research report on a relevant social issue WC Expand ideas using principles of cohesion and coherence 8
WC Acknowledge sources by preparing a bibliography
WC Use writing conventions to acknowledge sources