K to 12 Curriculum Guide
ENGLISH
(Grades 1 to 6)
December 2012
THE FRAMEWORK
1998. English Curriculum Framework. Australia Cummins, J. 1991. The Acquisition of English as a Second Language in Spangenberg-Urbschat. K and Pritchard, R. (eds.) Reading Instruction for ESL Students Delaware: International Reading Association
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Language acquisition and learning is an active process that begins at birth and continues throughout life . It is continuous and recursive throughout students lives. Students enhance their language abilities by using what they know in new and more complex contexts and with increasing sophistication (spiral progression). They reflect on and use prior knowledge to extend and enhance their language and understanding. By learning and incorporating new language structures into their repertoire and using them in a variety of contexts, students develop language fluency and proficiency. Positive learning experiences in language-rich environments enable students to leave school with a desire to continue to extend their knowledge, skills and interests. Learning requires meaning3. We learn when we use what we know to understand what is new. Start with what the students know; use that to introduce new concepts. They use language to examine new experiences and knowledge in relation to their prior knowledge, experiences, and beliefs. They make connections, anticipate possibilities, reflect upon ideas, and determine courses of action. Learners learn about language and how to use it effectively through their engagement with and study of texts. The term text refers to any form of written (reading and writing), oral (listening and speaking) and visual communication involving language4. The texts through which students learn about language are wide-ranging and varied, from brief conversations to lengthy and complex forms of writing. The study of specific texts is the means by which learners achieve the desired outcomes of language, rather than an end in itself. Learners learn to create texts of their own and to engage with texts produced by other people. Successful language learning involves viewing, listening, speaking, reading and writing activities and accuracy5. Language learning should include a plethora of strategies and activities that helps students focus on both MEANING and ACCURACY. Language learning involves recognizing, accepting, valuing and building on students existing language competence, including the use of non-standard forms of the language, and extending the range of language available to students. Through language learning, learners develop functional and critical literacy skills. They learn to control and understand the conventions of the target language that are valued and rewarded by society and to reflect on and critically analyze their own use of language and the language of others. An effective language arts and multiliteracies curriculum satisfies the following principles6.
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develops thinking and language through interactive learning; develops communicative competence and critical literacy; draws on literature in order to develop students understanding of their literary heritage; draws on informational texts and multimedia in order to build academic vocabulary and strong content knowledge; develops students oral language and literacy through appropriately challenging learning; emphasizes writing arguments, explanatory/informative texts and narratives; provides explicit skill instruction in reading and writing; builds on the language, experiences, knowledge and interests that students bring to school; nurtures students sense of their common ground as present or future global citizens and prepares them to participate in schools and in civic life, and; 10. assesses and reflects the students ability to interpret and/or communicate in the target language7.
2011.Guiding Principles for English Language Arts and Literacy Programs in Massachusetts 2004. Second Language Studies. Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies. Public Schools of Carolina. State Board of Education. Department of Instruction.
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Members of Generation Z are adept at multi-tasking. They can text, read, watch, talk and even eat simultaneously. However, this has also led to reduced attention span leading to what psychologists call acquired attention deficit disorder. This generation is unable to analyze complex data and information as they cannot focus for very long. While we dont know much about Gen Z yet...we know a lot about the environment they are growing up in. This highly diverse environment will make the grade schools of the next generation the most diverse ever. Higher levels of technology will make significant inroads in academics allowing for customized instruction, data mining of student histories to enable pinpoint diagnostics and remediation or accelerated achievement opportunities. Gen Z kids will grow up with a highly sophisticated media and computer environment and will be more Internet savvy and expert than their Gen Y forerunners. I. OUTCOMES
The ultimate goal of the Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum is to produce graduates who apply the language conventions, principles, strategies and skills in (1) interacting with others, (2) understanding and learning other content areas, and (3) fending for themselves in whatever field of endeavour they may trudge.
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Communicative Competence
Communicative Competence is a synthesis of knowledge of basic grammatical principles, knowledge of how language is used in social settings to perform communicative functions, and knowledge of utterances and communicative functions can be combined according to the principles of discourse.8
Communicative competence is classified into the following competencies. 1. Grammatical/Linguistic Competence means the acquisition of phonological rules, morphological words, syntactic rules, semantic rules and lexical items. 2. Sociolinguistic Competence refers to the learning pragmatic aspect of various speech acts, namely, the cultural values, norms, and other socio-cultural conventions in social contexts. They are the context and topic of discourse, the
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participants social status, sex, age, and other factors which influence styles and registers of speech. Since different situations call for different types of expressions as well as different beliefs, views, values, and attitudes, the development of sociolinguistic competence is essential for communicative social action. 3. Discourse Competence is the knowledge of rules regarding the cohesion (grammatical links) and coherence (appropriate combination of communicative actions) of various types of discourse (oral and written). Sociolinguistic rules of use and rules of discourse are crucial in interpreting utterances for social meaning, particularly when the literal meaning of an utterance does not lead to the speakers intention easily. 4. Strategic Competence is to DO with the knowledge of verbal and non-verbal strategies to compensate for breakdown such as self-correction and at the same time to enhance the effectiveness of communication such as recognizing discourse structure, activating background knowledge, contextual guessing, and tolerating ambiguity.
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Multiliteracies
Multiliteracies (multi literacy practices) recognize that there are many kinds of literacy at work within our society. These include traditional literacy practices using texts as well as new literacy practices using texts of popular culture such as films. Social literacy encompasses how we communicate and exchange meaning in our society while professional literacy links with the notion of literacy for school of the workplace. The curriculum aims to help learners acquire highly-developed literacy skills that enable them to understand that English language is the most widely used medium of communication in Trade and the Arts, Sciences, Mathematics, and in world economy. Furthermore, the curriculum aims to help learners understand that English language is a dynamic social process which responds to and reflects changing social conditions, and that English is inextricably involved with values, beliefs and ways of thinking about ourselves and the world we dwell. Through multi-literacy skills, learners will be able to appreciate and be sensitive to sociocultural diversity and understand that the meaning of any form of communication depends on context, purpose and audience.
There are three major applications of the macro-skills of the language (Understanding of Cultures; Understanding Language; and Processes and Strategies). They are described as the knowledge and skill areas which are essential to effective language use demonstrated through the language macro-skills. 1. UNDERSTANDING CULTURES. Learning language through text types and literary appreciation exposes learners to different cultures of the world, including ones culture. Learners develop sociolinguistic and sociocultural understandings and apply them to their use of the language (Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English). Sociolinguistic understanding refers to appropriate language use. It is defined in this document as taking into account the social significance of linguistic forms and the linguistic implications of social facts. Language is a complex social practice that reflects and reinforces shared understandings about appropriate actions, values, beliefs and attitudes within a community. These shared understandings determine not only what is communicated and when and how it is communicated, but also who does the communicating. These collectively constitute the sociolinguistic features of language. Sociocultural understanding refers to knowing about the language speaking communities. It means taking into account the non-linguistic features in the life of a society. Learners broaden their frame of reference beyond their own social and cultural experiences. They gain insights into different values and belief systems and acknowledge the cultural contexts which underpin them. They make sense of the social fabric of the target language community. They understand that the natural and physical environments as well as the social, economic, historical and political environments influence the language speaking groups and their cultural traditions. 2. UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE. Learners apply their knowledge of the system of the language to assist them to make meaning and create meaning. They come to recognize the patterns and rules of the language which emerge as they interact with a plethora of texts (literary and informational) to make meaning. They apply this knowledge and understanding to create their own spoken, written and visual texts. Differences in language systems are expressed in a variety of ways: for example, in grammatical differentiations, variations in word order, word selection, or general stylistic variations in texts. By comparing the system of the language with the systems of other languages students understand that each language is different, but has identifiable patterns within its own system.
3. PROCESS AND STRATEGIES. Learners select from a repertoire of processes and strategies by reflecting on their understanding of the way language works for a variety of purposes in a range of contexts. They deliberate on how they use language and apply different language strategies, depending on their purpose, context and audience. They use language as a K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of December 2012 ENGLISH 10
way of coming to grips with new ideas, resolving difficulties or solving problems. They use strategies such as brainstorming and discussion as a way of developing ideas. They experiment, take risks and make approximations with language as a way of developing their language skills. They clarify what they need to know when seeking information for particular purposes. They use key-word searches and their understanding of the conventions of informational texts such as tables of contents, headings, indexes, forewords and glossaries as aids in locating information. They assess the usefulness of information for particular purposes. They treat information and ideas critically and evaluate information in terms of its reliability and currency. They make notes and graphic representations of information and combine information from different sources into a coherent whole by summarizing, comparing and synthesizing. Learners reflect on ethical considerations in the use of ideas and information. They recognize the importance of attributing sources of ideas and information, and of presenting or representing ideas and information in ways which are not misleading. They use quotation and sourcing conventions appropriately. They take into account the possible effects of and responses to the presentation of ideas and information.
Language is the major instrument in communication (oral and written) and the heart of which is the exchange of meaning. Language learning should focus on guiding students make meaning through language for different purposes on a range of topics and with a variety of audiences. Students must be able to adapt to various situations where communication demands greatly vary. The skills, grammatical items, structures and various types of texts will be taught, and revisited at increasing levels of difficulty and sophistication. This design allows students to progress from the foundational level to higher levels of language use. The Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum (ELAMC) is composed of five (5) intricately intertwined and integrated substrands (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing) that serve as building blocks for understanding and creation of meaning and for effective communication across curricula (Matrix 1).
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GRADE 12 - Students should be able to integrate communication and language skills for creating meaning using oral and written texts, various genres, and discursive contexts for personal and professional purposes
GRADE 10 - Students should be able to interpret, evaluate and represent information within and between learning area texts and discourses.
GRADE 6 - Student should be able to construct meanings and communicate them using creative, appropriate and grammatically correct oral and written language
GRADE 3 - Students should be able to demonstrate eagerness to explore and experience oral and written texts and to communicate meanings and feelings effectively
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD
shares personal ideas, thoughts, actions, and feelings using common and appropriate words
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Talk about oneself and ones family o Talk about ones name and other personal information o Talk about ones environment (e.g. persons, animals, places, things, events, etc.) o Talk about ones activities/responsibilities at home and in school and community o Talk about topics of interest (likes and dislikes) Recite known verses, short poems, and rhymes Use/Respond appropriately to polite expressions listened to o greetings o leave takings o expressing gratitude and apology o asking permission o offering help Share personal experiences, feelings and ideas related to stories and texts listened o Give directions o Ask simple questions
Oral Language
demonstrates understanding of variety of literary forms and concept of words in English for effective expression
Listen to a variety of literary texts (poems and narratives) including informational texts (predictable texts, patterned texts, ICT-based listening texts, and other content-based texts like science, social science, MAPEH, etc.) Participate in choral speaking and echo reading of short poems, rhymes and stories with repeated patterns and refrains in English Dramatize familiar stories, rhymes and poems
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DOMAINS OF LITERACY
CONTENT STANDARD
demonstrates understanding of sounds and their meanings for appropriate use of words
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
manipulates skillfully the sounds in words to express meaning displays sensitivity to sounds in spoken language manipulates skillfully the speech sounds through simple meaningful guided conversations
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Recognize rhyming words Identify rhyming words in nursery rhymes, songs, jingles, poems and chants Distinguish rhyming words from non-rhyming words Supply rhyming words in response to spoken words
Phonological Awareness
Recognize/produce speech sounds (letter names and sounds) Identify/count individual words in phrases and sentences Substitute sounds in words using onset and rimes
Book and Print Knowledge Alphabet Knowledge Phonics & Word Recognition Fluency Spelling Handwriting
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DOMAINS OF LITERACY
CONTENT STANDARD
demonstrates understanding of concepts of nouns and adjectives for identification and description
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
correctly names people, objects, places and things through themebased activities
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Sentence Recognize sentences and non-sentences Use simple sentences Use different kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogative) Recognize punctuation marks (period, question mark) Noun Name people, objects, things and places (e.g. names of animals, fruits, objects in songs, stories, poems, nursery rhymes, pictures, realia and other ICT-based materials) Use nouns in sentences Recognize the use of a/an Use plural form of regular nouns by adding s or es Adjective Describe people, objects, things and places using simple adjectives (color, shape, size, height, weight, length, distance, etc.) Pronoun Use personal pronouns Use commonly used possessive pronouns Use demonstrative pronouns (this/these, that/those) Use interrogative pronouns (who, what, when, where, why) Verb Use common action words in retelling, conversation, etc. Differentiate English words from other languages spoken at home and in school Ask about unfamiliar words to gain meaning Sort and classify familiar words into basic categories (colors, shapes, foods, etc.) Use new words learned through stories in own speech Ask, talk about and determine the meaning of new words (almost the same with the last one)Derive meaning from repetitive language structures 20
Grammar
constructs grammatically correctsimple sentences in theme-based conversations using verbs, pronouns, and prepositions uses basic vocabulary to independently express ideas about personal, home, school and community experiences
Vocabulary
demonstrates understanding of word meaning for correct usage demonstrates understanding of story elements and text structures for effective oral expression
Use words that are related to self, family, school, community, and concepts such as the names for colors, shapes, and numbers in both Mother Tongue and English Recognize that some words have the same meaning Determine the meaning of words using clues (Total Physical Response through pictures, body movements, etc.) Identify connections between text listened to and personal experience Activate prior knowledge based on new knowledge formed Identify story elements (characters, setting, plot, ending) from the text listened Make predictions about stories based on the cover or title, pictures, details in the text Use an understanding of characters, incidents and settings to make predictions Validate ideas made after listening to a story Ask and answer simple questions (who, what, where, when, why, and how) about text listened to Retell and/or reenact events from a story Ask and respond to questions about informational texts listened to (environment, health, how-tos, etc.) Talk about texts identifying major points and key themes
correctly identifies elements of literary and informational texts to aid meaning getting
Listening Comprehension
demonstrates understanding of the elements of literary and informational texts for effective oral expression demonstrates understanding of literary concepts for appreciation of literacy-related
uses elements of literary and informational texts to sufficiently extend meaning and understanding presents varied ideas independently and shows interest enthusiastically in diverse literacy-related
Determine whether a story is realistic or fantasy (dib a nasa taas na ito)Restate facts from informational texts (climate change, childrens rights, traffic safety, etc.) Follow one-step directions Revisit favorite books, songs, rhymes Retell and/or reenact events from a favorite story Participate / engage in a read-along of texts (e.g. poetry, repetitive text) Produce creative outputs (e.g. drawing, acting out, choral 21
reading, reciting lines, singing, etc. ) related to texts listened to Interpret pictographs Interpret simple maps of familiar places, symbols and logos
Study Strategies
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GRADE 2 DOMAIN CONTENT STANDARD demonstrates understanding of English words used to communicate interand intrapersonal experiences, ideas, thoughts, actions and feelings PERFORMANCE STANDARD independently takes turn in sharing inter and intra personal experiences, ideas, thoughts, actions and feelings using appropriate words LEARNING COMPETENCIES Listen to a variety of media including books, audiotapes videos and other age-appropriate publications Create and participate in oral dramatic activities Demonstrate the concept of word by dividing spoken sentences in English into individual words Share inter and intra personal experiences, feelings and emotions using Mother Tongue and English Recite known verses, short poems and rhymes in English Participate in group and individual oral interpretation of short poems, rhymes, and stories in English Dramatize familiar stories, rhymes and poems using English Use appropriate expressions in common situations (polite expressions, greetings, seeking directions, apologizing, asking help, query and clarification) Listen and respond to texts to clarify meanings heard while drawing on personal experiences Engage in a variety of ways to share information (e.g. role playing,) reporting, summarizing, retelling and show and tell Interact with others using correct intonation in: o greetings and leave-takings o introducing and acknowledging others o asking permission Read aloud grade 2 level text at a rate of approximately 60 words per minute. Read grade 2 level text with an accuracy rate of 95 100% Read grade 2 level text in 3 4 word phrases using intonation, expression and punctuation cues. Read with automaticity 100 2nd grade high-frequency/sight words
Oral Language
demonstrates understanding of familiar literary texts and common expressions for effective oral interpretation and communication
Fluency
demonstrates understanding of punctuation marks, rhythm, pacing, intonation and vocal patterns as guide for fluent reading and speaking
fluently expresses ideas in various speaking tasks accurately and fluently reads aloud literary and informational texts
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demonstrates understanding of text elements to see the relationship between known and new information to facilitate comprehension Listening Comprehension
correctly presents text elements through advance organizers to make inferences, predictions and conclusions
demonstrates understanding of information heard to make meaningful decisions demonstrates understanding of the alphabets in English in comparison to the alphabets of Filipino and Mother Tongue demonstrates understanding of the relationship of phonetic principles of Mother Tongue and English to decode unknown words in English
uses information from theme-based activities as guide for decision making and following instructions distinguishes similarities and differences of the alphabets in English and Mother Tongue/Filipino analyzes pattern of sounds in words for meaning and accuracy
Identify and discuss the elements of a story (theme, setting, characters, and events) Use an understanding of incidents, characters and settings to make and validate predictions Identify and use the elements of an informational/factual text heard o Informational Reports (School events, sports, projects) o Three-step directions o Conversations o Personal Recounts (anecdotes, past experiences) o Explanation (life cycles, water cycle) Use personal experiences to make predictions about text viewed and listened to Relate information and events in a selection to life experiences and vice versa Recognize the difference between made-up (fiction) and real (nonfiction) texts Identify important details in expository text listened Follow a set of verbal three-step directions with picture cues Participate in the retelling of poems and stories Listen to and perform simple instructions Read the alphabets of English Identify letters in English that are not present in Mother Tongue/Filipino and vice-versa
Alphabet Knowledge
Distinguish words with short and long vowel sounds Apply basic phonemic performance tasks o Blending - /s/ /a/ /y/=say o Segmenting- /b/ /e/ /d/ = bed Blend onset and rime into whole word - /c/ -onset /at/ - rime cat Manipulate individual phonemes
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Adding-add t to car=cart Substituting-change /m/ to /s/ in mat=sat Deleting take s from stop =top Blend phonemes to decode words Match sounds to their corresponding letters/letter pattern o Consonant Blends/ Clusters (e.g. c-l (clean) l-k (milk) o Digraphs initial position (e.g. sh, ch, ph, wh) o Diphthongs (e.g. boil, toy) ably reads and spells Read and spell one-to- two syllable common words with out common and consonant blends (e.g.bl, tr, st) and consonant diagraphs irregular words in (e.g.th, sh, ck) English Read and spell some irregularly - spelled words (e.g. have, said, please, because) Read and spell words with inflectional endings Note: Provide students with learning situations for them to distinguish similarities and differences between the phonetic principles of Mother Tongue and English (The sounds of letters in Mother Tongue are phonetically regular while some vowels (e.g. letter a, i) and consonant blends (e.g. gh, th) in English are not.) demonstrates understanding of the letter-sound relationship between Mother Tongue and English for effective transfer of learning effectively transfers the knowledge of letter-sound relationship from Mother Tongue to English correctly hears and records sounds in words
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Classify/Categorize sounds heard (animals, mechanical, objects, musical instruments, environment, speech)
Isolate and discriminate sounds from a background of other sounds Recognize and discriminate same/different sounds
Phonological Awareness
Produce the sounds of English letters using the letter sounds of Mother Tongue as reference Hear and record beginning, medial and final sounds of a word Identify sounds and count syllables in words Supply words that rhyme with given words
Note: Listen to sounds in English words and sentences from ICT-based materials and from other content areas like math, science, social studies, etc. Spelling
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Vocabulary
demonstrates understanding of suitable vocabulary used in different languages for effective communication demonstrates understanding of synonyms and antonyms for appropriate usage
Identify the English equivalent of words in the Mother Tongue or in Filipino Classify common words into conceptual categories (e.g. animals, foods, toys) Recognize root words and their inflections (e.g. look, looks, looked, looking). Identify some words that comprise contractions (e.g. cant cannot, its=it is arent= are not) Begin to see that some words mean the same (synonyms Recognize that some words have opposite meaning (antonyms) Recognize that some words represent part of a whole (meronyms part of (e.g. finger part of a hand) Determine what words mean based on how they are used in a sentence
Book Knowledge
Note: Let use common words in varied oral tasks students through dialogues, pair-share works, group performance demonstrates correctly identifies and other individual and collaborative written activities Identify the front and back of the book understanding about book parts and the concepts about follows reading Identify title, author and book illustrator print conventions Translate knowledge of reading conventions learned in Mother Tongue to reading in English Identify the elements of narratives o Theme o Setting o Major Characters o Plot (beginning, middle and end) Recall facts of informational selections read (topic and details) Use clues to make and justify predictions before, during and after reading (titles, pictures, themes, prior knowledge, graphs) State facts and details of text during and after reading Ask questions to clarify understanding before, during and after
Reading Comprehension
demonstrates understanding of the elements of literary and expository texts for creative interpretation
uses information derived from texts in presenting varied oral and written activities .
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reading Identify the basic sequence of events and make relevant predictions about stories Sequence information from a procedural text read Infer/ Predict outcomes Make connections text to self Participate in generating ideas through prewriting activities o Brainstorming o Webbing o Drawing Express idea through illustrations or storyboard Write a personal recount by completing a stem to answer guide questions (Ex. What did you do last weekend? Last weekend, we) Write a simple story Make a card for various occasions (birthday, Christmas, New Year, etc.) NOUNS Use frequently occurring nouns Form regular plural nouns by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes). VERBS Identify action words Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring regular verbs (walk walked, seat seated, etc.) ADJECTIVES Use words to identify and describe people, animals, places, things and events PRONOUNS Use personal pronouns(e.g. I, you, he, she, it, we, they) in dialogues Use possessive pronouns Use demonstrative pronouns (this/that, these/those) 27
uses a variety of prewriting strategies to generate, plan, organize ideas, make a draft for specific purposes produces a variety of texts for creative, personal academic and functional purposes properly identifies and describes people, animals, places, things and uses them in a variety of oral and written theme-based activities
Grammar
activities
Use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how). PREPOSITIONS Use the most frequently occurring preposition (e.g. on, over, under, to, from, above, etc.) Write simple sentences in context Perform dialogues, drama, mock interview, TV talk show etc. Recognize sentences and non-sentences Use different kinds of sentences( e.g. declarative, interrogative, exclamatory) in theme-based oral activities Recognize punctuation marks (e.g. period, question mark, exclamation point)
demonstrates understanding of the concepts of pronouns and preposition for appropriate communication
Note: Classes of words should be discussed in the context of responding to wh-questions based from familiar stories and informational texts with themes on environment, health, nutrition, history, interests, etc. demonstrates understanding of concepts about narrative and informational texts for appreciation demonstrates understandings of useful strategies for purposeful literacy learning makes personal accounts on stories/texts as expression of appreciation to familiar books Independently uses strategies in accomplishing literacy-related tasks Retell familiar stories to other children Express feelings, opinions through journals, logs etc. Make choices from texts previously listened to and justify preferences Take books from home to school or vice-versa for independent / shared extra reading Sort information alphabetically by the 1st letter Interpret bar graphs and tables Interpret simple maps of unfamiliar places, signs and symbols
Attitude
Study Strategies
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GRADE 3 DOMAIN CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES Listen to a variety of grade-appropriate media including books, audiotapes, videos and other ICT-driven publications Create and participate in oral artistic theme-based activities o Listen and speak with a purpose in mind o Listen and respond to others o Follow and explain processes o Express opinions and feelings about others ideas o Engage in discussions about specific topics Identify/Share relevant information Recount specific/significant events Compare and contrast information heard Synthesize and restate information shared by others o Make interpretations o Listen and respond to text o Connect information heard to personal experiences Restate and retell information
Oral Language
uses speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate ideas in varied themebased tasks
demonstrates understanding of processes and information in text for articulation of ideas demonstrates understanding of punctuation marks, rhythm, pacing,
Present information in varied artistic ways (e.g. role playing, show and tell, radio play/podcast/broadcast/reporting/poster presentations). o Summarize and retell shared/read aloud stories o Express oneself o Speak clearly and audibly o State and justify opinions Initiate conversations with peers in a variety of school setting Express ideas in a conversational manner
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Fluency
intonation and vocal patterns as guide for fluent reading and speaking
Read aloud in a manner like natural speech Read grade level texts with at least 95-100 percent accuracy Read aloud from familiar prose and poetry with fluency, appropriate rhythm, pacing and intonation Use punctuations including commas, periods and question marks to guide reading for fluency Recall details from texts viewed/ listened to Sequence a series of events viewed /listened to Make simple inferences about thoughts and feelings based from texts viewed/ listened to Propose several predictions about texts/stories listened to Take part in creative responses to stories like preparing logs, journal and other oral presentations
Listening Comprehension
uses information from texts viewed or listened to in preparing logs and journals
Alphabet Knowledge
demonstrates understanding of processes in sight word recognition or phonic analysis to read and understand words
uses word recognition techniques to read and understand words that contain complex letter combinations, affixes and contractions through themebased activities
Show how spoken words are represented by written letters that are arranged in a specific order Blend phonemes to read words Identify/distinguish words with short and long vowel sounds Read and spell one- to- two syllable words with consonant blends (e.g. pl, tr). Read and spell one- to- two syllable words with consonant digraphs(eg. ch in chin, ph in pheasant) and trigraphs(e.g. sch in school)
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demonstrates understanding of common sight and irregularly spelled words for automatic recognition
uses common and irregularly -spelled words in meaningful oral and written tasks
Recognize some common sight words (e.g. an, of, then, had, his, were, some, his, him) Recognize and read some irregularly spelled words (e.g. such as enough, through, beautiful) Read words with affixes Use known words to perform artistic theme-based activities(e.g. interviews, telephone conversation, role-play, etc.) using common sight words
Phonological Awareness
Spelling
Blend beginning, middle and ending sounds to recognize and read words Use word patterns to spell unfamiliar words (e.g. bright, might etc.) Decode words using knowledge of letter-sound correspondence and syllabication pattern Use knowledge of suffixes (e.g. un-, re-, in-dis) to determine the meaning of words Determine the meaning of compound words using knowledge of individual words (e.g. lunchtime, daydream, everyday) Recognize some words represented by common abbreviations (e.g. Mr. Ave., Oct). Increase vocabulary through o Synonyms (e.g. quick/fast) o Antonyms (e.g. big/small) o Homonyms (e.g. flower/flour) o Homographs (e.g., read-read) o Hyponyms- type of (e.g. guava type of fruit) o Meronyms part of (e.g. finger part of a hand Use clues from the context to figure out what words mean
Vocabulary
demonstrates understanding of English vocabulary used in both oral and written language in a given context
proficiency uses English vocabulary in varied and creative oral and written activities
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Book Knowledge
Reading Comprehension
demonstrates understanding of the elements of literary and expository texts for creative interpretation
uses information derived from texts in presenting varied oral and written activities .
Note details in a given text Make and confirm predictions about texts Make inferences and draw conclusions based from texts Reread and self-correct Use different sources of information in reading Use graphic organizers to show understanding of texts Describe literary elements of texts including characters setting and plot Identify rhyme, rhythm, repetition and sensory images in poetry Sequence a series of events in a literary selection Present stories through dramatization, role playing etc. Identify cause and effect relationship Distinguish fact from opinion Identify how paragraphs are developed (e.g. descriptive, narrative etc.)
Recall and share experiences, film viewed and story read/listened to as springboard for writing Write at least three sentences from various familiar sources Complete patterned poems using appropriate rhyming words Use capitalization rules in word and sentence level Use appropriate punctuation marks. Develop short paragraphs through guided writing Compose short paragraphs about familiar topics Noun Use nouns (e.g. people, animals, places,, things events) in sentences Use plural form of commonly used nouns Use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g. children, feet, teeth) 32
demonstrates understanding of
Grammar
grammatical structures of English to be able to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Use common and proper nouns Verb Use action words Use verbs in simple present and past tenses
Pronouns Use personal pronouns (e.g. I, you, he, she, it, we, they) Use possessive pronouns Use demonstrative pronouns (this,/that, these/those) Adjective Use descriptive adjectives Use the degrees of adjectives in making comparisons ( positive, comparative, superlative) Adverb Recognize adverbs of manner and frequency Preposition Use the most frequently occurring prepositions(e.g. towards, beside,, into, etc) Sentence Distinguish sentences from non-sentences Recognize simple subject and predicate in sentences Use simple and compound sentences Use different kinds of sentences (e.g. declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative) Use punctuation marks (e.g. period, comma, question mark, exclamation point) Note: Classes of words, should be taught in context/theme (e.g. Environment, Science, History, Health and Nutrition, etc).
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Attitude
demonstrates understanding of narrative and informational texts for appreciation of literacy-related activities/tasks
makes personal journals, diaries, portfolios and logs, etc. as expression of enthusiasm in reading books both for pleasure and learning
Retell or re-read familiar stories to other children Make journals, diaries, portfolios and logs Identify favorite authors and stories
Study Strategies
Sort information alphabetically by the 2nd letter Use index and table of contents Locate information using print and non-print sources Interpret simple graphs and tables
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GRADE 4 DOMAIN CONTENT STANDARD demonstrates understanding of verbal cues for clear expression of ideas Oral Language PERFORMANCE STANDARD actively creates and participates in oral theme-based activities LEARNING COMPETENCIES Listen to a variety of grade-appropriate media including books, audiotapes videos and other ICT-driven publication Speak clearly using appropriate volume and pitch Read aloud fluently previously-read material Create and participate in oral artistic theme-based activities. demonstrates understanding of verbal and non-verbal cues for effective oral presentation efficiently delivers oral presentations Memorize and deliver familiar literary pieces with ease and confidence Perform oral presentations from notes and outlines using verbal and non-verbal cues (eye contact, gestures, voice projection, emphasis, tone etc.)
demonstrates understanding of information derived from multi-media sources for clear and creative presentation
Give and follow oral directions listen and respond to questions involving directions Restate and retell information derived from multi-media sources (e.g. television, radio, electronic gadgets. Distinguish between fact and opinion from informational text Present information in creative ways (e.g. Radio and TV broadcast etc.)
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Fluency
demonstrates understanding that English is stress-timed language to achieve accuracy and automaticity
Listening Comprehension
Read aloud grade four level texts with accuracy rate of 95-100 percent Read grade-four level texts in meaningful phrases using intonation ,expression and punctuation marks Read with automaticity 300 fourth grade high frequency/sight words Express ideas in conversational tone Express ideas clearly and audibly Recall details from texts/stories listened to Sequence a series of events from stories listened to Share inferences, thoughts and feelings based from texts/stories listened to Distinguish reality from fantasy Distinguish fact from opinion Provide evidence to support understanding Identify the elements of informational text Identify story perspective (point of view) Paraphrase portions of texts read aloud State reactions to/ opinions on texts viewed/listened to Summarize information from various text types
demonstrates understanding of text types to construct feedback Alphabet Knowledge Spelling Phonics and Word Recognition Phonological Awareness Spelling Vocabulary
demonstrates understanding that word meaning can be derived from different sources
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demonstrates understanding that words are composed of different parts and their meaning changes depending on context
Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words according to structure such as root words, inflections and affixes Identify different meanings of words (Polysemy) Denotation Word association
Use contextual clues to find the meaning of unfamiliar words. Use synonyms and antonyms in sentences
Book Knowledge Use linguistic cues to appropriately construct meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of purposes Use knowledge of text types to correctly distinguish literary from informational texts Use diction (choice of words) to accurately analyze authors tone, mood, and point of view Use literal information from
demonstrate understanding of various linguistics nodes to comprehend various texts Reading Comprehension Demonstrate understanding of text elements to comprehend various texts
Analyze figures of speech (simile, metaphor) to evaluate a variety of literary texts Analyze figures of sounds (onomatopoeia) to evaluate a variety of literary texts Identify the elements of narratives
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Theme Setting Characters Conflict/Problem Reaction Resolution/Ending
Identify forms and purposes of texts (letters, dictionary, encyclopedia, maps) Identify the elements of an informational/factual texts 1. Procedures 2. Explanations 3. Descriptions 37
Demonstrate understanding that reading a wide range of texts provides pleasure and avenue for self-expression and personal development Handwriting
demonstrates understanding of the importance of using varied sources of information to support writing
Generate ideas through pre-writing activities such as: o Brainstorming o Drafting o Webbing o Group discussion o Outlining Organize ideas to form coherent compositions Paraphrase and summarize previously-learned text. Use previous text to identify organizational structure of texts (e.g. introduction, body and conclusion) Write diaries, poems, news, reports, editorials, features and stories. Write for a variety of purposes to describe to inform and explain Use correct spelling, appropriate punctuations marks and transition/signal words (e.g. first, second, third, next, soon etc.) Edit to correct errors in spelling and punctuations Revise writing for clarity Use technology-based references to support writing View and write a short reaction to a childrens story. Make comic strips about stories read. Write formal and informal compositions, news story, editorial, feature and sports Prepare online advertisements/promotions about Its more fun in our place.
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demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking Grammar demonstrates understanding of English grammar and usage in speaking or writing
speaks and writes using good command of the conventions of standard English
uses the classes of words aptly in various oral and written discourse
SENTENCE Distinguish sentences structures Use simple, compound and complex sentences Use different kinds of sentences (e.g. declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative) Use punctuation marks (e.g. period, comma, question mark, exclamation point) NOUNS Use nouns correctly (Common, proper, count, mass and collective nouns)
Form plural of collective nouns Use plural forms of nouns ending in ch, x, s or s-like sounds VERBS uses simple present tense forms and uses the progressive (e.g. I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb aspects uses modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions
uses common contractions (e.g., in tag questions) PRONOUNS form plural of collective nouns demonstrates understanding of uses demonstrative pronouns accurately English grammar and usage in uses the classes observes pronoun-reference agreement speaking or writing of words aptly in ADJECTIVES various oral and uses adjective to expand sentences written discourse orders adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag) ADVERBS uses adverbs of place and time PREPOSITIONS uses prepositions and prepositional phrases correctly uses prepositions idiomatically (Verb + prep (give up, give in, give off, give back) Note: Classes of words, should be taught in context/theme (e.g. Environment, Science, History, Health and K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of December 2012 ENGLISH 39
Nutrition, etc).
applies knowledge of non-verbal skills to show respect when communication with others uses paralanguage and non-verbal cues to respond appropriately
Observation conversation manners such as: o Pay attention to the speaker o Listen to the speakers body language o Avoid making distractions
Research
(Study Strategies from Grade 1-3)
uses library skills to gather appropriate and relevant information views various forms of media in order to gather and share information, persuade others and understand and express ideas
Skim materials to develop a general overview of content or to locate specific information. o Locate information from reference materials o Use a table of contents o Examine pictures and charts o Use dictionaries and indices o Use available technology Credit secondary sources Note down information derived from video clips Answer questions about viewed material Interpret visual text (e.g. pictures, diagrams, charts etc.) Make predictions based on information derived from visual texts Make connections between information viewed and personal experiences Draw conclusions based on visual information
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GRADE 5 DOMAIN CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD orally communicates information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences using a variety of literary activities LEARNING COMPETENCIES Follow basic directions Identify and discuss criteria for effective oral presentations, including such factors as eye contact, projection, tone, volume, rate, and articulation Read aloud effectively from previously-read material Participate in group readings, such as choral, echo, and shadow reading Perform dramatic readings and presentations Speaking from notes or a brief outline, communicate precise information and accurate instructions in clearly organized and sequenced detail Present autobiographical or fictional stories that recount events effectively to large and small audiences
Oral Language
orally communicates information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences for a variety of purposes prepares for and participates effectively in a range of conversations and collaboration with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
demonstrates understanding of the oral standards of English in order to participate in various oral communication demands (situation, purpose and audience)
Distinguish between fact and opinion and provide evidence to support opinions Use appropriate eye contact and other nonverbal cues Use appropriate strategies to keep a discussion going Reflect on the ideas and opinions of others and respond thoughtfully Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others Summarize information conveyed through discussion LEARNING COMPETENCIES Read aloud grade four level text with an accuracy rate of 95 100%
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demonstrates understanding that English language is stress timed to support comprehension Fluency
Read with automaticity 300 fourth grade highfrequency/sight words Read grade level text with purpose and understanding Read grade level text with accuracy, appropriate rate and expression Use context to confirm or self-correct (reread) word recognition and understanding
demonstrates understanding that a change in stress entails a change of meaning to evaluate the speakers/ authors purpose and meaning
uses knowledge of stress and intonation of speech to appropriately evaluate the speakers intention, purpose and meaning
Use informal English when appropriate to task and situation with correct intonation (stress, pitch, juncture) Use formal English when appropriate to task and situation with correct intonation (stress, pitch, juncture)
Listening Comprehension
Analyze figures of sounds (onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance and consonance) to evaluate a variety of literary text Listen to narrative texts paying extra attention to descriptive details (setting, narrator, characters, dialogs) and clear event sequences Identify the elements of an informational/factual text (informational reports, procedures, explanations, descriptions, and expositions)
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demonstrates understanding of text types to listen for different purposes from a variety of texts
uses linguistic cues to effectively construct meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of purposes
Distinguish reality from fantasy Distinguish fact from opinion Identify point-of-view/ perspective Analyze evidences to support understanding Analyze the speakers tone and mood through his/her phrases, sentences, and paragraphs)
demonstrates understanding of text types in order construct feedback Alphabet knowledge Spelling Phonics and Word Recognition Phonological Awareness demonstrates understanding that printed words are made up of interconnected letters with separate sounds that are blended together to form coherent pattern of sounds
Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud Summarize information from various text types
uses knowledge of phonics (analytic and synthetic) to effectively decode grade-appropriate words
Vocabulary
Decode grade appropriate multi-syllabic words using: o knowledge of letter-sound correspondence o knowledge of syllabication pattern o knowledge of morphology (roots and affixes) Read grade appropriate irregularly spelled words including high frequency words
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demonstrate uses strategies to understanding that words are decode correctly the composed of different parts meaning of words in to know that their meaning isolation and in context changes depending in context
Decode meaning of unfamiliar and unknown words based on formations (compounds, blends, clips, borrowed and idioms) Infer the meaning of familiar and unknown words based on features (synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, heteronyms) Identify different meanings of words (denotation and association) Clarify meaning of words using dictionaries, thesaurus, and/or online resources
Book and Print Knowledge uses linguistic cues to appropriately construct meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of purposes
Reading Comprehension
Analyze figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification) to evaluate a variety of literary texts Analyze figures of sounds (onomatopoeia, alliteration) to evaluate a variety of literary texts Identify the elements of narratives
1. 2. 3. 4. Theme Setting Characters (Heroes and Villains) Plot (beginning, middle and ending)
demonstrates understanding of text elements to comprehend various texts demonstrates understanding of writing styles to comprehend the authors message
uses knowledge of text types to correctly distinguish literary from informational texts
uses diction (choice of words) to accurately analyze authors tone, mood, and point of view
Identify forms and purposes of texts (newspapers, magazines, letters, content texts, dictionary, encyclopedia, maps, charts, diagrams, tables) Identify the elements of an informational/factual texts 1. Informational Reports 2. Dialogues
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demonstrates understanding that reading a wide range of texts provides pleasure and avenue for selfexpression and personal development
uses literal information from texts to aptly infer and predict outcomes
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CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Draft texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes Edit texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
demonstrates understanding of different formats to write for a variety of audiences and purposes Writing and Composition
Write a poem on a given topic to express thoughts on experiences, people or events using visual imagery, appropriate language and music (raps, jingles, 4-line poem, acrostic) Write a narrative showing comparison and contrast using effective technique, clear and concise language and systematic organization of ideas Write various texts using appropriate propaganda/s (band wagon, plain folks, glittering generalities, testimonial)
Write various informational/factual texts to produce spontaneous and planned speech/utterances 1. Informational Reports 2. Dialogues 3. Procedures 4. Explanations 5. Descriptions 6. Expositions (advertisements, movies, etc.) 7. Recounts
express ideas effectively in formal and informal compositions to fulfil their own purposes for writing
Rewrite/revise texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes
Publish texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes
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CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES NOUNS Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood). Use plural forms of nouns ending in ch, x, s or s-like sounds VERBS Form and use regular and irregular verbs. Use simple present tense Use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb aspects. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can may, must) to convey various conditions Use common contractions (e.g., in tag questions)
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
uses the correct function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in various discourse (oral and written)
Grammar
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
uses the correct function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in various discourse (oral and written)
PRONOUNS Use demonstrative pronouns Observe correct pronoun-reference agreement Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. ADJECTIVES Use adjective to expand sentences Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag) ADVERBS Use adverbs of place and time Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. PREPOSITIONS Use prepositions and prepositional phrases 46
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
uses the correct function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their
Use prepositions idiomatically (Verb + prep (give up, give in, give off, give back)
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
speaks and writes using good command of the conventions of standard English
Use a variety of sentences types (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory) Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Use transition markers (first, second, next, thenetc.)Capitalize appropriate words in titles. Use commas in addresses. Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. Form and use possessives. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness). Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words.\Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
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CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD utilizes discrete techniques (general or specific) and applies appropriately them to all or most fields of study
LEARNING COMPETENCIES Use glossary and index of texts Use the dictionary to determine information of unknown or unfamiliar words Use basic library skills to research for familiar topics Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
uses a variety of research strategies to effectively write a variety of texts for various audiences and purposes
Identify sources and gather relevant information for use in shared writing Participate in shared writing about familiar topics, topics introduced through printed materials and other classroom activities (Ex. Writing as a group about a book unit, field trip, or other shared experiences
demonstrates understanding of the forms and conventions of print, non-print, and digital materials to understand various viewing texts Viewing demonstrates understanding of the various forms and conventions of print, non-print, and digital materials
applies knowledge of the various forms and conventions of print, nonprint, and digital materials to appropriately comprehend print, nonprint, film and moving texts evaluates effectively the message constructed and conveyed in various viewing texts
Describe different forms and conventions used in print, non-print and digital materials (colors, lines, layout, icons and images, verbal use) Describe different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures (lights, blocking, direction, characterization, acting, dialog, setting or set-up) Analyze the forms and conventions used to establish the following Meaning/ message Identity Analyze the versions of reality created and their effects to the viewer and society
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demonstrates understanding of the various forms and conventions materials to critically analyze the meaning constructed in print, non-print, and digital materials
applies different views of the real world to effectively interpret (deconstruct) constructed meaning in print, non-print and digital materials
Limited reality Make believe Realities embedded in fantasy Facts and non-facts Identify the target audience Analyze the setting used in print, non-print and digital materials (Urban or Rural; Affluent or Poor) Analyze the characters used in print, non-print, and digital materials (Age and gender; Race and nationality; Attitude and behavior)
Determine constructs that are explicitly used to influence viewers (Stereotypes, Point of view, Propagandas)
demonstrates understanding of construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction of print, non-print and digital materials demonstrates understanding of non-verbal communication to communicate with others
applies understanding of forms and conventions of viewing texts to appropriately create and recreate meaning/ messages applies knowledge of non-verbal skills to respectfully give the speaker undivided attention and acknowledge the message
Design simple visuals (Crop, Extract, Modify, Transform, Draw) Create simple print materials (Icons and Logos; Flyers and Posters)
Creates simple non-print materials (Video clips; Still pictures) Look at the speaker directly Put aside distracting thoughts (dont mentally prepare a rebuttal!) Avoid being distracted by environmental factors Listen to the speakers body language Refrain from side conversations when listening in a group setting
Attitude
Nod occasionally Smile and uses other facial expressions Encourage the speaker to continue with small verbal comments like yes and uh huh Assert your opinions respectfully Treat the other person as he or she would want to be treated 49
Allow the speaker to finish Reflect what has been said by summarizing Formulate specific questions to clarify or follow up on information and to formulate comments that will contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others
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DOMAIN CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD orally communicates information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences using a variety of literary activities LEARNING COMPETENCIES Share brief impromptu remarks about topics of interest to oneself and others Speaking from notes or an outline, relate an experience in descriptive detail, with a sense of timing and decorum appropriate to the occasion Perform expressive oral readings of prose, poetry, and drama Prepare and conduct interviews Present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue Evaluate the content of the material presented Organize the presentation in a manner appropriate to the audience Differentiate between formal and informal contexts and employ an appropriate style of speaking, adjusting language, gestures, rate, and volume according to audience and purpose Distinguish between fact and opinion and provide evidence to support opinions Use appropriate strategies to keep a discussion going Observe the appropriate etiquette when expressing thanks and receiving praise Reflect on the ideas and opinions of others and respond thoughtfully Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others Summarize information conveyed through discussion 51
demonstrates understanding of various verbal elements in orally communicating information Oral Language
orally communicates information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences for a variety of purposes
demonstrates understanding of the oral standards of English in order to participate in various oral communication demands (situation, purpose and audience)
prepares for and participates effectively in a range of conversations and collaboration with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
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CONTENT STANDARD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD reads with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
LEARNING COMPETENCIES Read aloud grade six level text with an accuracy rate of 95 100% Read with automaticity 300 sixth grade highfrequency/sight words Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. Use informal English when appropriate to task and situation with correct intonation (stress, pitch, juncture) Use formal English when appropriate to task and situation with correct intonation (stress, pitch, juncture)
Fluency
demonstrates understanding that a change in stress entails a change of meaning to evaluate the speakers/ authors purpose and meaning
uses knowledge of stress and intonation of speech to appropriately evaluate the speakers intention, purpose and meaning
Listening Comprehension
Analyze figures of speech to evaluate a variety of literary text (Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Personification, Apostrophe) Listen to narrative texts paying extra attention to descriptive details and clear event sequences (Situation, Narrator and/or characters, Sequence of events, Conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events) Identify the elements of an informational/factual text (Informational Reports, Dialogues, Procedures, Explanations, Descriptions, Expositions (Cause and Effect, Problem-Solution52
Contrast)
demonstrates understanding of text types to listen for different purposes from a variety of texts
uses linguistic cues to effectively construct meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of purposes
Distinguish among purposes for listening, such as gaining information or being entertained, and take notes as appropriate Recall significant details and sequence accurately Follow a speaker's argument and represent it in notes
demonstrates understanding of text types in order construct feedback Alphabet knowledge Spelling Phonics and Word Recognition Phonological Awareness
Evaluate the reliability of information in a communication, using criteria based on prior knowledge of the speaker, the topic, and the context and on analysis of logic, evidence, propaganda devices, and language Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud
Summarize and explain the information conveyed in an oral communication, accounting for the key ideas, structure, and relationship of parts to the whole
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Vocabulary
demonstrates understanding that printed words are made up of interconnected letters with separate sounds that are blended together to form coherent pattern of sounds
uses knowledge of phonics (analytic and synthetic) to effectively decode grade-appropriate words
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
demonstrates understanding that words are composed of different parts to know that their meaning changes depending in context
uses strategies to decode correctly the meaning of words in isolation and in context
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis). Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition). Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
demonstrates understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings to develop word consciousness
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Reading Comprehension
uses linguistic cues to appropriately construct meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of purposes uses knowledge of text types to correctly distinguish literary from informational texts uses diction (choice of words) to accurately analyze authors tone, mood, and point of view uses literal information from texts to aptly infer and predict outcomes
Analyze figures of speech to evaluate a variety of literary texts (simile, metaphor, personification, culture-based euphemism) Analyze figures of sounds to evaluate a variety of literary texts (onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, consonance) Identify the elements of narratives
1. 2. 3. 4. Theme Setting Characters (Heroes and Villains) Plot (chronological-sequential, en medias res, flashback)
demonstrates understanding of text elements to comprehend various texts demonstrated understanding of writing styles to comprehend the authors message
demonstrates understanding that reading a wide range of texts provides pleasure and avenue for self-expression and personal development
Identify the elements of an informational/factual texts 1. Informational Reports 2. Dialogues 3. Procedures 4. Explanations 5. Descriptions 6. Expositions (advertisements, movies, etc.) 7. Recounts 8. Response Locate, explain and use information from text feature and organize information to show understanding of main ideas within a text through drafts texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes edits texts using appropriate text types for
demonstrates understanding of different formats to write for a variety of audiences and purposes
Write a poem on a given topic to express thoughts on experiences, people or events using visual imagery, appropriate language and music (raps,
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express ideas effectively in formal and informal compositions to fulfill their own purposes for writing
a variety of audiences and purposes rewrites/revises texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes publishes texts using appropriate text types for a variety of audiences and purposes
jingles, chants) Write a narrative showing comparison and contrast using effective technique, clear and concise language and systematic organization of ideas Write various texts using appropriate propaganda/s (band wagon, plain folks, glittering generalities, testimonial)
Write various informational/factual texts to produce spontaneous and planned speech/utterances 8. Informational Reports 9. Dialogues 10. Procedures 11. Explanations 12. Descriptions 13. Expositions (advertisements, movies, etc.) 14. Recounts
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES NOUNS Use single-word nouns Noun phrases Use foreign pluralization (forming plurals by changing the spelling) VERBS Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. 56
Grammar
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
uses the correct function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in various discourse (oral and written)
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
uses the correct function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in various discourse (oral and written)
demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
speaks and writes using good command of the conventions of standard English
PRONOUNS Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). ADJECTIVES Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). ADVERBS Order adverbs within sentences according to conventional patterns PREPOSITIONS Form and use prepositional phrases. Use a variety of sentence functions (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory) Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. Use compound complex sentences Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor). Use transitions markers that denote cause-effect and similarities-differences Use correct capitalization. Use comma and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. 57
utilizes discrete techniques (general or specific) and applies appropriately them to all or most fields of study uses a variety of research strategies to effectively write a variety of texts for various audiences and purposes applies knowledge of the various forms and conventions of print, nonprint, and digital materials to appropriately comprehend print, nonprint, film and moving texts evaluates effectively the message constructed and conveyed in various
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. Use punctuation to separate items in a series Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., Its true, isnt it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?). Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. Use glossary and index of texts Use the dictionary to determine information of unknown or unfamiliar words Use basic library skills to research for familiar topics Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. Identify sources and gather relevant information for use in shared writing Participate in shared writing about familiar topics, topics introduced through printed materials and other classroom activities (Ex. Writing as a group about a book unit, field trip, or other shared experiences
Viewing
demonstrates understanding of the forms and conventions of print, non-print, and digital materials to understand various viewing texts
Describe different forms and conventions used in print, non-print and digital materials (colors, lines, layout, icons and images, verbal use) Describe different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures (lights, blocking, direction, characterization, acting, dialog, setting or set-up, cinematography) Analyze the forms and conventions used to establish the following (Meaning/ message, Identity
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viewing texts
demonstrates understanding of the various forms and conventions materials to critically analyze the meaning constructed in print, non-print, and digital materials
applies different views of the real world to effectively interpret (deconstruct) constructed meaning in print, non-print and digital materials
Analyze the versions of reality created and their effects to the viewer and society (Limited reality, Make believe, Realities embedded in fantasy, Facts and non-facts) Identify the target audience Analyze the setting used in print, non-print and digital materials (Urban or Rural; Affluent or Poor) Analyze the characters used in print, non-print, and digital materials (Age and gender, Race and nationality, Attitude and behavior)
Determine constructs that are explicitly used to influence viewers (Stereotypes, Point of view, Propagandas)
demonstrates understanding of construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction of print, non-print and digital materials
applies understanding of forms and conventions of viewing texts to appropriately create and recreate meaning/ messages
Design simple visuals (Crop, Extract, Modify, Transform, Draw) Create simple print materials (Icons and Logos, Flyers and Posters)
Creates simple non-print materials (Video clips, Still pictures)
Attitude
applyies knowledge of non-verbal skills to respectfully give the speaker undivided attention and acknowledge the message
Participate in discussion by listening attentively, demonstrating respect for the opinions of others, and responding responsibly and courteously to the remarks of others Explain and advance opinions by citing evidence and referring to sources Accept and use helpful criticism Attend to the content of discussion rather than the speaker Evaluate the stated ideas and opinions of others, seeking clarification through questions Invite ideas and opinions of others into the discussion, responding clearly and tactfully to questions and comments
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Establish and maintain an open mind when listening to others' ideas and opinions Nod occasionally Smile and uses other facial expressions Encourage the speaker to continue with small verbal comments like yes and uh huh Assert your opinions respectfully
Treat the other person as he or she would want to be treated
Allow the speaker to finish Summarize the main points of a discussion, orally and in writing, specifying areas of agreement and disagreement and paraphrasing contributions Display and maintain facial expressions, body language, and other response cues that indicate respect for the speaker and attention to the discussion Participate in discussion without dominating Distinguish between supported and unsupported statements
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