Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN GRADE 8 ENGLISH

DIAGNOSTIC TEST (S.Y.2022-2023)
OBJECTIVE/COMPETENCY/ TEST ITEM REMEMBERIN EVALUATIN # OF
UNDERSTANDING APPLYING ANALYZING CREATING
SKILLS TO BE TESTED PLACEMENT G G ITEMS
QUARTER 1
Supply other words or expressions
4,5,6 √√√ 3
that complete an analogy
Use the passive and active voice
7,8,9 √√√ 3
meaningfully in varied contexts
Use the past and past perfect
1,2,3 √√√ 3
tenses correctly in varied contexts
Use direct and reported speech
10,11,12 √√√ 3
appropriately in varied contexts
QUARTER 2

Use listening strategies based on

purpose, familiarity with the topic
and levels of difficulty of short texts 13,14,15 √√√ 3
listened to

Use a search engine to conduct a

guided search on a given topic 16,17 √√ 2

Navigate a website using essential

features, e.g. using headings, links,
18,19 √√ 2
etc

Research a topic with support using 20 √ 2

two or three sources provided, e.g. 21 √
newspapers, website, video,

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

images, podcast, print based

material

Summarize key information from a

text 22 √ 1

Use analogy to describe or make a

point 23 √ 1

Transcode information from linear

24 √ 1
to non-linear texts and vice-versa
QUARTER 3
Use correct and appropriate multi-
media resources when orally giving
25 √
information, instructions, making 2
26 √
explanations and narrating events
in personal or factual recounts
Use the appropriate oral language,
stance and behavior when giving
information, instructions, making
27 √ 1
explanations, and narrating events
in factual and personal recounts

Explain how a selection may be

influenced by culture, history, 28 √
2
environment, or other factors 29 √

Express one’s beliefs/convictions

30 √
based on a material viewed 2
31
√
Cite evidence to support a general 32 √ 1

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

statement

React to what is asserted or

33
expressed in a text √ 2
34 √
Raise sensible, challenging thought
provoking questions in public 35
√ 2
forums/panel discussions, etc. 36
√
QUARTER 4

Distinguish features of academic 42

√
writing 43 √ 3
44 √
Employ a variety of strategies for
effective interpersonal 39
√
communication (interview, dialog, 40 √ 3
conversation) 41 √

Determine the truthfulness and

37
accuracy of the material viewed √ 2
38 √
Discover literature as a tool to
47,48
assert one’s unique identity and to √√
49 4
better understand other people √
50
√
Discover through Philippine
literature the need to work
cooperatively and responsibly in 46 √ 1
today’s global village

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C. Padilla St., Cebu City, Philippines
(032)328 - 8198 │ gothongmnhs.cebucity@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY DON CARLOS A. GOTHONG MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
C. PADILLA ST., CEBU CITY

Compose an informative essay

45 √ 1
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 23 9 9 7 2 0 50

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