A Learning Module in English For Grade 8 Students: (Based On The K-12 English Competencies)
A Learning Module in English For Grade 8 Students: (Based On The K-12 English Competencies)
A Learning Module in English For Grade 8 Students: (Based On The K-12 English Competencies)
MODULE IN
ENGLISH FOR
GRADE 8
STUDENTS
(BASED ON THE K-12 ENGLISH COMPETENCIES)
Prepared by:
JEROME O. RAMIREZ
INTRODUCTION
module designed to meet the needs of the 21st century learners. It is anchored on a
holistic approach in developing the basic learning competencies in English of the K-12
Basic Education Curriculum. The lessons per quarter are presented in spiral progression
to achieve proficiency in the seven domains of learning divided into five sub-strands:
This module focuses on Afro-Asian literatures which bring the students to the
wonderful world of Africa and Asia. The reading texts and activities are carefully
chosen to tailor fit the interests of the students and to instill in them sense of diversity,
With this module, the author hopes that the learner would be a proficient
language learner ready to compete not only in the local but also in the global arena.
Quarter 1
Through this module, you would gain knowledge on Afro-Asian families and learn
their values, customs traditions and practices.
ACTIVITY 1: Sungram
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Africa”? Write the key word or
idea inside the box.
AFRICA
ACTIVITY 2: Short Video Clip Viewing
Now, you are going to watch a short video clip about an African girl. As you view
the clip, take down notes on the following aspects:
Are you done watching the video? Now, complete the table below. You may use
your notes as reference.
Me and My Neighbor
ASPECTS AFRICAN GIRL ME
Hobbies
Education
Home Condition
Food Supply
Did you read the words properly? Did you notice that certain parts of words
are pronounced louder than the rest? Many times the messages we want to convey
are not properly understood because of the manner we say them. Knowing one
prosodic feature, stress, will help us express our ideas clearly.
What is stress?
When we speak we do not pronounce the syllables on the same level. We say
some syllables with greater force and more length than the others. This variation in
the level of energy and strength is called stress or accent, an important feature in oral
communication.
Say the following words. Then, write them under the right column in the given table.
1. difficulty 6. cartoon
2. barometer 7. brigade
3. honorable 8. ignorant
4. favorable 9. Europe
5. grenade 10. bamboo
Now, check your work. Refer to the Answer Key on the Appendix
If you got…
8-10 Very Good You have gained much knowledge on the topic
After watching the video, we discovered about the lifestyle of our African brothers and sisters
living in Uganda. This time around, we will learn further about them. Below is an African poem
titled, “ I am An African Child” by Eku McGred. Read the poem properly. Observe correct
stress.
I am an African child
Born of a skin the color of the chocolate
Bright brilliant and articulate
Strong and bold I’m gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child
I can be extra-ordinary
Call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor
Give me a library with books
Give me a scrap yard and discarded electronics
Give me a broken bicycle
Plus the freedom to be me
And I will build a windmill
I am an African child
Every African and Asian belongs to a family. And speaking of family, we will explore the
different families of our African and Asian brother and sisters. Let’s do the activity
below.
SAQ 2
Under Column B are pictures of different families. Identify the groups of families; then,
match the festivals under Column B to their corresponding groups that celebrate them.
Write the letter corresponding to the given family on the blank provided under the
festival.
A B
C D
If you got…
Processing Questions:
1. What word/s can you give to describe the following groups of people?
a. Chinese
b. Japanese
c. African
d. Filipino
SAQ 3 1 2 3
1. warm
2. strong
3. slow
4. sleepy
5. scary
6. rich
7. poor
8. painful
9. old
10. noisy
If you got…
8-10 Very Good You have gained complete knowledge on the topic
SAQ 4
1. Rene asked his mom to buy him the newly released manga book.
2. The used papers were put inside the green container.
3. My aunt gave me three puppies as a birthday gift.
4. These chairs belong to our classroom.
5. The student’s plant grew healthy because it gets enough sunlight and water.
6. I live in that house near the mango tree.
7. My daughter showed me her first class card.
8. Are all the food supplies for the flood victims inside the van?
9. Corrine is very pretty in her pink gown.
10. Are those balloons for your brother’s birthday party?
Now, check your work. Refer to the Answer Key on the Appendix.
If you got…
8-10 Very Good You have gained complete knowledge on the topic
Me and My Neighbor
ASPECTS AFRICAN GIRL ME
Hobbies Singing and dancing
Difficulty Barometer
Honorable Grenade
favorable Cartoon
ignorant Brigade
Europe bamboo
SAQ 2-A
A. Filipino
B. Chinese
C. African
D. Japanese
E.
1. Sinulog Festival- Filipino
2. Tabanata Festival- Japanese
3. National Arts Festival- African
4. Lantern Festival- Chinese
SAQ 3-A
1. 2
2. 1
3. 2
4. 1
5. 2
6. 1
7. 2
8. 3
9. 2
10. 1
SAQ 4-A
1. Manga
2. Green
3. Three, birthday
4. These, our
5. Healthy, enough
6. That, magic
7. Her, first
8. Food, flood
9. Pretty, pink
10. Those, birthday
References
Dalisay, Anna May and Santos, Jonelie.2012.Grammar and Composition in our Changing
Internet Sources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3H8DzN6Mo0