ENGLISH MODULE
Grade Level: Grade 7
Quarter: 1
Duration: 1 Week (3–5 sessions)
Module Title
Identifying and Using Parts of Speech
Module Overview
This module introduces learners to the basic parts
of speech in English. Students will learn how words
function in sentences and how correct usage
improves clarity in speaking and writing. Through
examples, guided practice, and short activities,
learners will develop foundational grammar skills
essential for effective communication.
Learning Competencies
At the end of this module, the learners should be
able to:
1. Identify the different parts of speech in
sentences.
2. Explain the function of each part of speech.
3. Use appropriate parts of speech in simple
sentences and short paragraphs.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, the students can:
Define the basic parts of speech.
Distinguish nouns, pronouns, verbs,
adjectives, adverbs, prepositions,
conjunctions, and interjections.
Construct sentences using correct parts of
speech.
Pre-Test (Diagnostic Activity)
Direction: Identify the part of speech of the
underlined word.
1. The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
2. She quickly finished her homework.
3. Wow! That was an amazing performance.
Lesson Proper
A. Discussion: Parts of Speech
1. Noun – names a person, place, thing, or
idea
o Example: teacher, school, happiness
2. Pronoun – replaces a noun
o Example: he, she, they, it
3. Verb – shows action or state of being
o Example: run, eat, is, are
4. Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun
o Example: beautiful, tall, red
5. Adverb – describes a verb, adjective, or
another adverb
o Example: quickly, very, yesterday
6. Preposition – shows relationship between a
noun and another word
o Example: in, on, under, between
7. Conjunction – connects words, phrases, or
clauses
o Example: and, but, because
8. Interjection – expresses strong emotion
o Example: Oh!, Wow!, Oops!
B. Guided Practice
Direction: Underline the correct part of speech
based on the instruction.
1. Circle the verb:
o The children play outside every
afternoon.
2. Underline the adjective:
o She wore a blue dress.
C. Independent Activity
Direction: Create one sentence for each part of
speech listed below:
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Application (Real-Life Connection)
Students will write a short paragraph (5–6
sentences) about their daily routine using at least
four different parts of speech.
Assessment (Post-Test)
Direction: Identify the part of speech of each word
in the sentence.
“The happy students eagerly joined the school
program.”
Assignment
Write a short dialogue (5 lines) using at least five
different parts of speech.
Materials Needed
English textbook
Worksheets
Chalkboard/Whiteboard
Pen and notebook
Remarks
This module may be integrated with reading and
writing activities for enhanced language
development.
If you want, I can also:
Adjust this for Grade 8, 9, or 10
Convert it into a DepEd-style DLL
Make it shorter or more detailed
FOR GRADE 8
Below is a semi-detailed ENGLISH module for
Grade 8, aligned with junior high school level and
suitable for classroom use.
ENGLISH MODULE
Grade Level: Grade 8
Quarter: 1
Duration: 1 Week (3–5 sessions)
Module Title
Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
Module Overview
This module helps learners develop vocabulary skills
by using context clues to understand unfamiliar
words in texts. Students will learn different types of
context clues and apply them in reading passages,
improving comprehension and vocabulary
development.
Learning Competencies
At the end of this module, learners should be able
to:
1. Identify unfamiliar words in a reading text.
2. Use context clues to infer word meanings.
3. Apply knowledge of context clues in reading
and writing activities.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, students can:
Define context clues and explain their
importance in reading.
Identify the different types of context clues.
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using
surrounding text.
Pre-Test (Diagnostic Activity)
Direction: Choose the best meaning of the
underlined word based on context.
1. The desert is arid, so only a few plants can
survive there.
a. Wet
b. Dry
c. Cold
2. She felt relieved after finishing the exam
early.
a. Happy
b. Worried
c. Angry
Lesson Proper
A. Discussion: Context Clues
Context clues are hints or information found in the
surrounding words or sentences that help readers
understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Types of Context Clues
1. Definition Clues – the word is explained
directly
o An architect, a person who designs
buildings, visited the school.
2. Synonym Clues – a word with a similar
meaning is used
o The task was simple, or easy, to
complete.
3. Antonym Clues – a word with the opposite
meaning is given
o Unlike his generous brother, he was
very selfish.
4. Example Clues – examples help explain the
word
o Celestial bodies such as the sun,
moon, and stars light the sky.
5. Inference Clues – meaning is inferred from
the situation
o She spoke in a whisper during the
exam.
B. Guided Practice
Direction: Identify the type of context clue used and
infer the meaning of the underlined word.
1. The lake is pristine, or completely clean,
after the storm.
2. Fruits like apples, bananas, and mangoes
are nutritious foods.
C. Independent Activity
Direction: Read the paragraph and infer the
meaning of the underlined words using context
clues.
The hikers felt exhausted after climbing the steep
mountain. Their legs were weak, and they needed
to rest before continuing their journey.
Application (Real-Life Connection)
Students will read a short article and list five
unfamiliar words, then write their inferred
meanings based on context clues.
Assessment (Post-Test)
Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the
underlined word.
The instructions were explicit, so everyone
understood what to do.
a. Confusing
b. Clear
c. Long
Assignment
Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) using three
unfamiliar words and provide context clues that
help explain their meanings.
Materials Needed
English textbook
Short reading passages
Worksheets
Notebook and pen