THEME 1 HUMAN RIGHTS.pptx

1. ENGLISH
GRADE 8

2. THEME 1: HUMAN
RIGHTS

3. 1.1 LISTENING AND SPEAKING
1.1.1 POLITE LANGUAGE
 Telephone Etiquette
 The way you represent yourself and your business to customers and coworkers
through telephone communication.
 Listen and identify words and phrases that indicate polite language in the
telephone conversation below

4. Caller: Good morning, may I please speak with Mr. Smith?
Receptionist: Good morning! Of course, may I ask who's calling?
Caller: Yes, this is John Doe calling from XYZ Corporation.
Receptionist: Thank you, Mr. Doe. Please hold for a moment while I check if Mr. Smith is available.
Caller: Certainly, thank you.
Receptionist: Mr. Doe, thank you for waiting. I'm sorry, but Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting. Would you
like to leave a message or perhaps schedule a call-back?
Caller: That would be great. Please let him know that I called regarding the upcoming project deadline.
Receptionist: Of course, I'll make sure he gets the message. Is there a specific time you'd like him to call
you back?
Caller: No rush, anytime convenient for him is fine. Thank you for your assistance.
Receptionist: You're welcome, Mr. Doe. I'll ensure Mr. Smith receives your message promptly. Have a
wonderful day.
Caller: Thank you, you too. Goodbye.

5. Lesson 2
1. Role-play a telephone dialogue on
human rights using polite
language
2. Identify polite words and
expression from the telephone
conversation above.

6. Lesson 2: Activity
Match polite telephone conversation
expressions with appropriate responses
from the cards provided,
 "Hello, this is [Your Name] speaking."
 "Good morning/afternoon/evening! How may I assist you today?"
 "Thank you for calling [Company Name]."
 "I'm sorry, could you please repeat that?"
 "May I ask who's calling, please?"
 "Certainly, I'll be happy to help you with that."
 "Please hold for a moment while I check that for you."

7. 1.2 Reading
1.2.1 Extensive Reading
Independent Reading
It can consist of reading done in or out of school, including purely voluntary
reading for enjoyment or assigned reading for homework.
1. Skim through grade-appropriate print and electronic reading
materials.
2. Scan grade-appropriate print and electronic reading
materials.
3. Read materials on human rights at their pace within an hour.
4. write down the main ideas in the texts they have read

8. Lesson 2: Read the story on human
rights
The Unbreakable Bond
In a small village nestled among rolling hills, there lived two best friends
named Amina and Leila. Despite being from different backgrounds, they
shared an unbreakable bond forged by their mutual love for storytelling
and laughter.
One day, news arrived that the village elders had decreed that girls could
no longer attend school. Amina and Leila were devastated. They had
always dreamed of becoming teachers and inspiring others through
education.
Refusing to accept this injustice, Amina and Leila decided to take a stand
for their rights. They gathered their courage and approached the village
elders, pleading with them to reconsider their decision.

9. However, their pleas fell on deaf ears. Determined not to
give up, Amina and Leila reached out to neighboring villages,
sharing their story and rallying support for girls' education.
Their efforts caught the attention of a group of activists who
were fighting for human rights. Inspired by Amina and Leila's
bravery, the activists joined forces with them, organizing
protests and raising awareness on a larger scale.
Despite facing opposition and threats, Amina and Leila
remained steadfast in their commitment to education. They
set up a makeshift school in the village, teaching girls and
boys alike under the shade of a large tree.
As news of their defiance spread, people from far and wide
came to witness the courage of these two young girls. Their
story inspired countless others to stand up for their rights
and demand equality.

10. Eventually, their perseverance paid off. The village elders
relented, allowing girls to attend school once again. Amina
and Leila's dream of becoming teachers was finally within
reach.
Years passed, and Amina and Leila went on to fulfill their
dreams, becoming respected educators in their community.
Their friendship remained as strong as ever, a testament to
the power of solidarity and the unyielding spirit of those
who fight for human rights. And in their village, the legacy
of their struggle lived on, inspiring future generations to
never back down in the face of injustice.
Questions
1. Write down the main ideas in the texts you read.
2. Infer the meaning of words as used in the texts.

11. 1.3 Grammar in Use
1.3.1 Word classes
Compound Nouns
a noun that is made up of two or more different words,
For example, “cake shop”, “French fries”, “high-flyer”, or “schoolteacher”
 Identify the compound nouns used in the text
In the bustling city, the skyscraper stood tall, its steel beams gleaming in the
sunlight. Inside, workers navigated the maze of cubicles, their computer screens
flickering with data. The cityscape stretched out before them, a patchwork of
lights and shadows. In the distance, a traffic jam snarled the streets, the honking
of horns blending with the chatter of pedestrians. Amidst the chaos, a coffee
shop offered respite, its aroma wafting through the air, inviting passersby to
pause and savor a moment of tranquility amidst the urban bustle.

12. Word classes
 Compound nouns
 Categorize the given compound nouns into two word or
three word
 aircraft crossbeam mother-in-law quicksand
 brainstorm earthquake strawberry
 breakfast ten-year-old earthworm sunflower
 briefcase eggplant sunlight over-the-counter
 Use the compound nouns to form meaningful sentences.

13. Lesson 2: plurals of compound nouns
Compound Noun Plural Form
toothbrush
Mother-in-law
attorney general
passersby
forget-me-not forget-me-nots
man-of-war
son-in-law
sister-in-law
commander-in-chief
court-martial

14. Lesson 3: Activity
 Write sentences using compound nouns in their
singular and plural forms,
 Search online and offline for more examples of
compound nouns,
 Use compound nouns to form sentences from a
substitution table.

15. 1.4 Reading
1.4.1 Intensive Reading
 Short Stories
The Magic Seed
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village nestled between rolling hills and lush
green forests, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had always dreamed of having
her own garden, where she could plant flowers of every color and watch them bloom
in the warm sunshine.
One day, while exploring the woods near her home, Lily stumbled upon a mysterious
seed. It was unlike any seed she had ever seen before, shimmering with a faint golden
glow. Intrigued, Lily decided to plant the seed in her garden, hoping it would grow
into something extraordinary.
With care and patience, Lily watered the seed every day, marveling at the way it
seemed to sparkle under the moonlight. Weeks passed, and soon a tiny sprout
emerged from the earth, reaching towards the sky with determination.

16. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, the sprout grew into a magnificent
tree, its branches adorned with shimmering leaves that glimmered in the sunlight. Lily
watched in awe as her garden transformed into a magical oasis, filled with beauty and
wonder.
But it wasn't just the tree's appearance that was magical. As the tree grew, it began
to spread kindness and joy throughout the village. People from far and wide came to
admire its splendor, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and happiness
whenever they were near it.
Lily realized that the magic seed had brought more than just beauty to her garden—it
had brought hope and love to everyone who encountered it. And as she watched the
tree sway gently in the breeze, she knew that she had been given a precious gift—one
that would continue to spread joy for generations to come.
From that day on, the village was forever changed, all thanks to the simple seed that
had found its way into Lily's garden. And as the seasons changed and years passed, the
magic tree stood as a symbol of the power of kindness, reminding everyone that even
the smallest acts of love can grow into something truly extraordinary.
 Silently read the short story,
 Pick out new words from the story
 Infer contextual meanings of words based on the events in the story,

17. Lesson 2
1. Retell a story you have read while citing
issues on human rights.
2. Role-play selected events and characters
in the story.

18. 1.5 Writing
1.5.1 Writing legibly and neatly
 1. The five boxing wizards jump quickly.
 2. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.
 3. Go, lazy fat vixen; be shrewd, jump quick.
 4. When zombies arrive, quickly fax Judge Pat.
 5. Amazingly few discotheques provide jukeboxes.
 6. Puzzled women bequeath jerks very exotic gifts.
 7. The quick onyx goblin jumps over the lazy dwarf.
 8. Brawny gods just flocked up to quiz and vex him.
 Copy provided texts and shape upper and lower case letters appropriately,

19. Lesson 2: legibility
 Copy a provided passage and space letters, words and
sentences correctly,
The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues
of orange and pink. A gentle breeze rustled through the
leaves, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass. In that
tranquil moment, time seemed to stand still, wrapping the
world in a blanket of serenity and calm.
 Rewrite a provided text legibly and neatly
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”

20. Extended learning activity
 Write a narrative composition on human
rights legibly and neatly,
 Cancel neatly upon making mistakes as they
listen to the excerpt that is written.