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BUDGET OF WORK
GRADE 8 ENGLISH
SY. 2013-2014
Quarter 2: Embracing My Heritage
Level of
Competencies
Assessment
Knowledge
Listen to note important information details of a
listening text
Determine if the speaker is neutral, for and against
an issue.
Infer character traits from a reading text
Evaluate content, elements, features and properties
of a reading or viewing selection
Formulate responses to questions
Point out the literary elements of a short story
Point out how the title contributes to the theme
Process
Use graphic organizer to sum up ideas
Identify the meaning of words through visual
context
Use graphic organizer to sum up ideas
Use correct coordinators
Understanding

Pre-assessment
Sawatdee.. Hello, My Beautiful
Bangkok

August 5 & 7,

Teaching Guide
Page #
pp. 11-15

Thailand at the Turn of the

Century

August 8

pp. 13-16

Elements of the Short Story

August 9

pp. 16-18

Makato and the Cowrie Shell

August 12, & 14

pp. 23-29

Coordinating Conjunctions

August 15

pp. 19-22

Use appropriate idioms

Idiomatic Expressions

August 16

pp. 30-37

Show understanding and appreciation for the

different Asian literary texts
Employ concept mapping as aids in taking down
notes and organizing ideas
Use writing conventions to indicate
acknowledgement of resources
Observe the correct format of in bibliographical
entries

The Two Brothers

August 21-23

pp. 38-42

Preparing a Speech on the topic

The Role of the Youth in
Establishing Unity in a
Diversified Multi-Cultural
Society

August 26, 2829

pp. 43-47

Transfer

Lesson 1: Tracing our Roots

Texts/Learning Tasks
Date Covered

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Level of
Competencies
Assessment
Activate prior knowledge
Use collocations of difficult words as aids in unlocking
Knowledge
vocabulary

Process

Understanding

Transfer

Evaluate content, elements, features and properties of a

reading or viewing selection using a set of criteria
Discern positive and negative images conveyed by a
program viewed
React appropriately and provide suggestions based on
established fact
Decode the meaning of unfamiliar word using
structural analysis
Interpret the big ideas/key concepts implied by the
facial expressions of the interlocutors
Ask for and give information, express needs and
opinions, feelings, and attitudes explicitly and
implicitly in an informative talk
Use varied adjective complementation and formulate
correct compound-complex sentences and appropriate
parenthetical expression
Follow task-based directions shown after viewing
Show understanding and appreciation for the different
genres with emphasis on types contributed by Asian
countries
Use writing conventions to indicate acknowledgement
of resources
Communicate thoughts and feelings in write-ups of
summary results, notes etc. using appropriate styles in
making a local film review

Lesson 2: Revisiting our Rich Past

Text/Learning Tasks
Date Covered
Teaching Guide
Page #
September 2
pp. 50-54
Cul-lit Misconception Check
&
4
Finding Connections (Picture and
Situational Analysis)
Living in Perfect Harmony

The Taximans Story

September 5,
6&9

pp. 57-69

Viewing: Heritage, Culture and

Diversity
What is Intangible Cultural
Heritage?
The Intangible Heritage List

September
11-13

pp. 75-85

Outwitting a Crocodile
Heritage Literature as a Teaching
Tool

September
16 & 18-19

pp. 86-89
pp. 92-102

Introspecting your Misconception

Perspective in Cultural Diversity
Becoming a Movie Critic
Writing a movie review
Movie Review presentation

September
20 & 23

pp. 116-126

September
25

pp. 113-115
pp. 127-128

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Level of
Competencies
Assessment
Activate prior knowledge
Knowledge

Process
Understanding
Transfer

Communicate thoughts and feelings in summary

results, notes, among others using appropriate styles
Organize information illustrated in tables, graphs and
maps
Look into deviation of words
Define words from context and through word analysis

The Peasant, Buffalo and the Tiger: A

Tale of Strength and Wisdom

October 1 &
2

pp. 173-177

Panel Discussion

October 3 &
4

pp. 178-179

Opinion Poll Survey

October 7

p. 181

Reflective Writing: How does

diversity Contribute to Unity?

October 8

pp. 184

Interactive Human Exhibit

October 9 &
14-15

pp. 185-186

Ask for and give information and express needs,

opinions, feelings and attitudes explicitly and implicitly

through a panel discussion

Interpret big ideas/key concepts

Point out how the choice of title, space, allotment,
imagery, choice of words, and figurative language,
among others, contribute to the theme
Use varied adjective complementation and formulate
correct complex, compound-complex sentences and
appropriate parenthetical expressions
Structure meaningful expanded sentences and
conditional clauses
Demonstrate understanding of how significant human
experiences are best captured in various literary forms
that inspire humans to bring out the best in them

Lesson 2: Appreciating Our Origin

Text/Learning Tasks
Date Covered
Teaching Guide
Page #
September
pp.
142-143
Photo formation
26
September
pp. 154-172
The Legend of Banyuwangi
27-30

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