Ramos, Kyla Rhose, L.

BSEd-Eng-IVA

POETRY

Grade Level: Grade 8

Title: I am an African Child

Grade Level Standard: The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/her
understanding of Afro-Asian Literature and other text types for a deeper appreciation of
Philippine Culture and those of other countries.

Description of the Selection:

The poem was written by Eku McGred using a first person point of view. "I am an African Child"
conveys the meaning of pride and identity that an African youth must possess. It identifies the
struggles and discrimination across history that their race have encountered. In addition, it also
embodies the aesthetic value of being an african child. Hence, it instills to readers the
importance of equality because there will always be beauty to every person. Furthermore, the
poem also intensifies the right of an african child to be seen as human regardless of their skin
color and history. Finally, the poem will enable readers to truly understand and appreciate the
development of literature and culture of Africa over time.

Themes: Equality/ Inclusion/ Anti-Racism/ Humanity

Target Competencies:
● Listen for important points signaled by volume, projection, pitch, stress, intonation,
juncture, and rate of speech. (EN8LC-Ia-5.1)
● Use context clues from the material viewed to determine the meaning of unfamiliar
words or expressions. (EN8VC-Ia-8)
● Describe the notable literary genres contributed by African writers. (EN8LT-Ia-8)
● Read intensively to determine the author's purpose. (EN8RC-Ig-7.1)
● Determine the meaning of idiomatic expression by noting context clues and collocations.
(EN8V-Ia-10.2)
● Generate ideas and their relationship. (EN8WC-Ia-1.1)
● Use the correct sounds of English. (EN8OL-Ia-3.11)
PROSE
Grade Level: Grade 9

Title: I Have A Dream

Grade Level Standard: The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/her
understanding of British-American Literature, including Philippine Literature and other text types
foe a deeper appreciation of Philippine culture and those of other countries.

Description of the Selection: The text "I Have A Dream" was written by Martin Luther King Jr.
The selection was a speech created by King in order to convey an important message to every
American regardless of the texture and color of their skin. In the speech, he repeatedly gives
emphasis on specific American history which he believed was the root of their identity. Hence,
those that happened in the past must be left in the past and they must start to unite together,
black and white Americans in building their dreams in their land. It was also stated in the speech
how King encouraged the American people to create a nation that sees equality in all aspects.
Moreover, King was trying to inculcate to his audience the hope for a society in which skin color
will not be the basis of their value but rather someone's inner characteristics. Therefore, the text
embodies the history, identity, and dream of Martin Luther King Jr. to every American person.

Themes: Unity/ Peace/ Equality/ Acceptance/ Patriotism

Target Competencies:
● Analyze literature as a means of discovering the self. (EN9LT-Ia-14)
● Explain how the elements specific to a selection build its theme. (EN9LT-Ib-14.2)
● Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author. (EN9LT-If-2.2 3)
● Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history, environment, or other
factors. (EN9LT-Ii-3)
● Make connections between the present text and previously read text. (EN9RC-Ig-17)
● Share prior knowledge about a text topic. (EN9RC-Ia-16)
● Judge the relevance and worth of ideas presented. (EN9LC-If-8.2)
● Draw generalizations and conclusions from the material listened to. (EN9LC-Ig-8.7)
● Infer thoughts, feelings, and intentions in the material viewed. (EN9VC-Ic-3.8)
● Use appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization to convey meaning.