This document outlines the content, performance standards, learning competencies, topics, references and activities for a 7th grade literature class. The content standards cover Philippine literature during the Period of Apprenticeship and examining conflicts through stories. The performance standards involve resolving conflicts in stories and distinguishing literal and figurative language. The learning competencies are demonstrating understanding of stories through questions, mapping plots, sharing experiences related to characters, and applying moral lessons. The topic is elements of a short story, including parts of plot. Students will analyze a short story for characters, setting, plot and theme. Activities include discussing summaries, identifying plot points in groups, and writing a reaction paper.