English 8

Classroom and Course Policies

Batangas State University - Integrated School AY 2018-2019

Course Title: Afro-Asian Literature and Ms. Roanne R. Anuran

Communication Arts English 8 | NIS-Rm 301, Rm 201-202, Rm
101, OIS – Rm 301
Course Description Email anuran.roanne@yahoo.com
This course encompasses topics on Afro-Asian
Literature which includes narratives, short stories, poems Contact No. 0921 441 9793
and dramas, and enables the learners to demonstrate Official Mon, Fri 07:00 - 04:00
communicative competence through their understanding of Time Tues 09:00 – 5:00
Afro-Asian literature and other text types for a deeper Wed – Thurs 08:00 – 5:00
appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other Fri 07:00 - 05:00
countries. Consultation Wednesday
Hours 10:00 – 2:00 pm
(Or any time by appointment)

Grading System
The final grade for the subject shall be the average of all the quarter grades, rounded off to two decimal places,
for the entire academic year in the subject, as given by the following formula:

Final Grade = (1st quarter grade + 2nd quarter grade + 3rd quarter grade + 4th quarter)/4

The quarter grade for the subject shall be computed through the following components:

30% Written work (includes quizzes, long tests, seat works)

50% Performance tasks (includes hands-on activities, Quarterly Project)
20% Quarterly assessment (periodic test at the end of the quarter)

Examinations and Formative Assessments

Long Tests
 Shall be administered at the end of each unit
 Usually given every two-three weeks.
 Serve as the summative assessment for each unit.
 Scheduled for a single period.
 Shall be administered through paper-based
assessment.
Quarterly Examinations
 At least 40 points.
 Shall be given at the end of each quarter.
 Includes multiple choice, restricted response type of
items) and other higher order thinking skill-type of
items.
 Content coverage includes topics discussed for the
entire quarter.

 Shall be taken during the prescribed schedule.

 Special schedule of taking these tests shall be given for students who were excused from class (represented the
school in an academic or non-academic contest) or due to absence (emergency, sickness, family affair), provided
that students shall present an excuse slip or memorandum related to the activity.

 Formative assessments are given before, during, and /or after each session.
 They are given to track students’ learning progress. Results will not be graded.

Reading Response Journal

 DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time policy will be implemented during a 2 hour – period class.
 Students will be required to bring and read any form of reading materials (e.g. news clipping, novel, general
references, etc) during the specified schedule.
 Students will be given general guide questions by the subject teacher for their reflective journals.
 Compilation of reflective journals will be done in groups and must be submitted via online.
 Submission of the group journal compilations is scheduled by the end of the school year.
 Failure to submit this requirement will not be cleared on the subject.
 The following are the expected performance tasks to be accomplished by students in English 8.

First Quarter
Target Date of Start and
Task Description
Submission
1 Speech Construction
August 19 – 20, 2018
Construct an informative essay that deals with the given theme or social issue
2 Informative Speech Delivery with Multi-Media Aid
Deliver a self-composed informative speech with a slide presentation to August 24 – 26, 2018
highlight essential key points or ideas on the piece

Second Quarter
Target Date of Start and
Task Description
Submission
1 Creative Writing Activity
Compose poetic pieces and humorous stories or riddles. November 29 , 2018

2 Punch Line Delivery

Perform a punch line delivery as part of an entertainment program in class December 3-4, 2018

3 Literary Gallery/Exhibit
December 5-6, 2018
Display a group compilation of students’ literary outputs.

Third Quarter
Target Date of Start and
Task Description
Submission
1 Journalistic Writing Activity
February 12-13, 2019
Compose news headlines, articles and commentaries for a radio program
2 Radio Commentary
Create a 5 – minute radio program with an editorial segment for the most February 14-15, 2019
significant issue reported on the show

Fourth Quarter
Task Description Target Date of Start and
Submission
1 Mini Press Work
Compile all editorial, news and feature articles on a newsletter Apr 30 – May 01, 2019

Prepared by:

Ms. ROANNE R. ANURAN Notice:

Teacher II Document signed on August 13, 2018

Ms. MYLA M. DATINGUINOO

Teacher II

Recommending Approval:

Ms. Mizchelle Victoria O. Calapit

In-Charge Subject Area, English

Approved:

Mrs. RHODORIA M. GUILLO

Head Teacher III, Integrated School

Acknowledgment of Class Guidelines and Policies

(Sign, detach and submit this portion)

I have read and understood the English 8 classroom policies implemented by my teacher.

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Signature over printed name of student Signature over printed name of parent