Third-quarter Grade 8 Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

1. THIRD
QUARTER
CONTENT
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
MOST
ESSENTIAL
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
WITH CODE
NUMBER OF
DAYS
COMPONENT
MUSIC
The learner
demonstrates an
understanding of
common and distinct
musical characteristics
of South Asia and the
Middle East.
The learner performs
South Asia and the Middle
East music with
appropriate pitch, rhythm,
expression and style.
1. listens perceptively to
music of South Asia and
the Middle East; MU8WS-
IIIa-h-2
2. analyzes musical
elements of selected songs
and instrumental pieces
heard and performed;
MU8WS-IIIc- h-4
3. explores ways of
producing sounds on a
variety of sources that
would simulate instruments
being studied; MU8WS-
IIIc- h-5
4. improvises simple
accompaniment to selected
South Asia and the Middle
East music; MU8WS-IIIc-
1
1
1
1

2. h-6
5. performs music from
South Asia and Middle East
with own accompaniment;
evaluates music and music
performances using guided
6. rubrics applying
knowledge of musical
elements and style;
MU8WS-IIIc- h-7
7. evaluates music and
music performances using
guided rubrics applying
knowledge of musical
elements and style.
MU8WS-IIIc- h-8
2
2
ARTS
The learner…
1. art elements and
processes by
synthesizing and
applying prior
knowledge and skills
2. the salient features
of the arts of South,
West, and Central Asia
by showing the
relationship of the
elements of art and
The learner…
1. create artworks
showing the characteristic
elements of the arts of
South, West, and Central
Asia
2. exhibits completed
artworks for appreciation
and critiquing
1. analyzes elements and
principles of art in the
production of arts and
crafts inspired by the
cultures of South Asia,
West Asia, and Central
Asia; A8EL-IIIb-1
2. Identifies characteristics
of arts and crafts in
specific countries in South,
West, and Central Asia:
India (rangoli, katak,
1
1

3. processes among
culturally diverse
communities in the
region
3. that the South, West,
and Central Asian
countries have a rich,
artistic and cultural
tradition from
prehistoric to present
times
mendhi, diwali); Saudi
Arabia (carpet design);
Pakistan (truck art); and
Tibet (mandala), etc
A8EL-IIIa-2
3. reflects on and derive
the mood, idea or message
from selected artifacts and
art objects A8PL-IIIh-1
appreciates the artifacts
and art objects in terms of
their utilization and their
distinct use of art elements
and principles A8PL-IIIh-2
4. incorporates the design,
form, and spirit of South,
West, and Central Asian
artifacts and objects to
one’s creation A8PL-IIIh-3
5. traces the external
(foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences
that are reflected in the
design of an artwork and in
the making of a craft
A8PL-IIIh-4
6. creates arts and crafts
that can be locally
1
1
1

4. assembled with local
materials, guided by local
traditional techniques (e.g.,
Ghonghdis, Marbling
Technique, etc.) A8PR-
IIIc-e-1
derives elements from
traditions/history of a
community for one’s
artwork A8PR-IIIf-2
7. shows the relationship of
the development of crafts
in specific countries in
South Asia, West Asia, and
Central Asia, according to
functionality, traditional
specialized expertise,
and availability of
resources A8PR-IIIf-3
shows the commonalities
and differences of the
cultures of the South
Asian, West Asian, and
Central Asian countries in
relation to Philippine
culture A8PR-IIIh-4
8. participates in an exhibit
using completed South-
1
1
1

5. WestCentral Asian-inspired
crafts in an organized
Manner A8PR-IIIg-5
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
guidelines and
principles in exercise
program design to
achieve fitness
The learner modifies a
physical activity program
for the family/school
peers to achieve fitness
1. Reviews goals based on
assessment results;
PE8PF-IIIa-34
2. Describes the nature
and background of the
sport; PE8GS-IIIc-1
3. Executes the skills
involved in the sport.
PE8GS-IIId-h-4
1
1
6
HEALTH
The learner
demonstrates
understanding of
principles in the
prevention and control
of communicable
diseases for the
attainment of individual
wellness
The learner consistently
demonstrates personal
responsibility and healthful
practices in the prevention
and control of
communicable diseases
1. Discusses the stages of
infection
Analyzes the leading
causes of comorbidity and
mortality in the Philippines
2. Discusses the most
communicable diseases
 Signs and symptoms of
communicable diseases
 Effects of common
communicable diseases
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2

6.  Misconceptions, myths,
and beliefs about
common communicable
diseases
 Prevention and control
of common
communicable diseases
3. analyzes the nature of
emerging and re-emerging
diseases
4. Demonstrate self-
monitoring skills to prevent
communicable diseases
5. Promotes program and
policies to prevent and
control communicable
diseases
6. Identifies agencies
responsible for
communicable disease
prevention and control
2
1
1
1