MELC COMPENDIUM /TOPICS
TOPICS
1 Use information from news reports, A. Key Concepts
speeches, informative talks, panel 1. Channels of Communication
discussions, etc. in everyday life 2. News Reports
3. Speeches
4. Panel Discussion
B. Sub-Concepts
1. Verbal and Non-verbal
Communication Skills
2. Fact VS. Opinion
2 Q1 Determine the effect of textual aids A. Key Concepts
like advance organizers, titles, non- 1. Linear and Non-linear Texts
linear illustrations, etc. on the 2. Definition of Textual Aids
understanding of a text B. Sub-Concept
1. Examples of Textual Aids
C. Sub-Topic: Myth
1. Definition of Myth
2. Characteristics of Myth
3. Origin of Myth
4. Importance of Myth
5. Distinguishing Features of
Myth, Legend,
Epic, and Folktale
6. Literary Point: Story of
Daedalus and Icarus
3 Q1 Appraise the unity of plot, setting Week 3
and characterization in a material A. Key Concepts
viewed to achieve the writer’s purpose 1. Elements of Story
2. Literary Point: The Gorgon’s
Head
3. Story Analysis
4 Q1 Compare and contrast the contents Week 4:
of the materials viewed with outside A. Key Concepts 12
sources of information in terms of 1. The Life of Pi (Synopsis)
accessibility and effectiveness 2. Story Analysis
5 Q1 Employ analytical listening in Week 5:
problem solving A. Key Concepts
1. Definition of Analytical
MODULES
MODULE 14 Module 1
Lesson 1: Factors and Ethics of Public Lesson 1: Persuasive Text
Speaking Lesson 2: Features of Persuasive
Lesson 2: Techniques in Public Speaking Text
(Tuesday) Lesson 3: Opinion and Assertion
Module 2
Lesson 1: Persuasive Techniques
and Devices
Module 4 Lesson 2: Writing a Three-Paragraph
Lesson 1: Identifying Types of Textual Essay
Aids-Monday & Tuesday Lesson 3: Writing a Persuasive Essay
Lesson 2: Determining Purpose of
Textual Aids-Wednesday & Module 3
Thursday Lesson 1: Pronouns: Reflexive and
Intensive
Lesson 2: Conjunctions,
Adverbs/Conjunctive Adverbs,
and Parenthetical Expressions
Module 4
Lesson 1: Identifying Types of
Textual Aids-Monday &
Tuesday
MODULE 13 Lesson 2: Determining Purpose of
Lesson 1: Evaluating Literary Contents Textual Aids-Wednesday &
(ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS)???? Thursday
Module 6
Formal and Informal Definitions of
Words
Module 7
LESSON 1: Understanding Implicit
Module 3 and Explicit Signals (Monday-
Lesson 1: Pronouns: Reflexive and Tuesday)
Intensive
 Listening Lesson 2: Conjunctions, Module 8
2. Analytical Listening Techniques Adverbs/Conjunctive Adverbs, Direct and Indirect signals
3. Analytical Listening Activity: and Parenthetical Expressions (Arachne)
“Let it Go” Module 9
B. Grammar Focus Simile vs. Metaphor
1. Uses of Reflexive Pronouns Analogy and Personification
2. Use of Intensive Pronouns Setting Moods &
6 Q1 Evaluate text content, elements, Week 6: Sensory Impressions
features, and properties using a set of A. Key Concepts16
criteria 1. Definition of Text Module 1 MODULE 10
2. Purposes of Text Lesson 1: Persuasive Text Discourse Markers
3. Different Types of Texts Lesson 2: Features of Persuasive Text Conjunctions
3.1. Descriptive Lesson 3: Opinion and Assertion Adverbs
3.2. Narrative Conversation Gambits
3.3. Expository Module 2 Generalization
3.4. Argumentative Lesson 1: Persuasive Techniques and
4. Text Structure Devices MODULE 11
B. Sub-Concept Lesson 2: Writing a Three-Paragraph Lesson 1 Poems & Songs (Monday –
1. Persuasive Text Essay Tuesday)
1.1 Features of Persuasive Lesson 3: Writing a Persuasive Essay Lesson 2 Speech (Wednesday-
Text Thursday)
1.2 Elements of Persuasive
Text MODULE 12
1.3 Example of Persuasive Lesson 1: Expressing Insights
Text Lesson 2: Drawing Generalizations
7 Q1 Evaluate listening texts in terms of Week 7: and Conclusions (Wednesday)
accuracy, validity, adequacy, and A. Key Concepts
relevance 1. Definition of Spoken Texts MODULE 13
2. Features of Spoken Texts Lesson 1: Evaluating Literary
3. Basic Elements of Spoken Contents
Language (ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS)
B. Grammar Points
1. Modal Verbs MODULE 14
1.1. Structure Lesson 1: Factors and Ethics of
1.2. Uses of Modal Verbs Public Speaking
Lesson 2: Techniques in Public
Speaking (Tuesday)
*NOTE: WALA PONG MODULE 5