Matatag Curriculum – English Grades 4 & 7: Key Concepts

A set of 100 question-and-answer flashcards covering major principles, structures, pedagogies, assessments, and key terms from the Matatag K-12 Languages Shaping Paper and the English Grades 4 & 7 curriculum.

What primary ability does learning languages develop according to the Shaping Paper?

The ability to communicate and expand learners’ literacy repertoires.

Which thinking skills are enhanced by learning languages?

Creative and critical thinking skills.

On which education principle are the languages curricula anchored?

First language–based multilingual education.

Which language provides the best foundation for initial literacy development?

The learner’s first language (L1).

What two new learning areas are introduced in Grade 1 for L1?

Language and Reading and Literacy.

In which grade are Filipino and English first offered simultaneously?

Grade 2.

Which theory explains linguistic interdependence in the Multilingual Education Model?

Cummins’ theory of common underlying proficiency.

What three overarching goals guide the languages curricula?

Literacy, communicative competence, and cultural identity.

How does UNESCO (2018) define literacy?

The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed, written, digital, and multimedia texts in varied contexts.

What competencies are synthesized in communicative competence?

Grammatical, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competencies.

Cultural identity is described as a feeling of pride in what?

Belonging to a cultural group that is accepted and appreciated by others.

What are the three interrelated domains of the languages curricula?

Language, Literacy, and Text.

Which domain is the instructional focus in Key Stage 1?

Literacy.

Which domain becomes central in Key Stage 2 (Grades 4–6)?

Language.

Which domain is emphasized in Key Stage 3 (Grades 7–10)?

Text.

Name one essential subdomain for literacy in Key Stage 1.

Oral Language (others include Phonological Awareness, Phonics, etc.).

What narrative-to-informational text ratio guides KS1 instruction?

70 % narrative and 30 % informational.

What is the narrative-to-informational text balance in KS2?

50 % narrative and 50 % informational.

Define Applied Literacy.

The ability to use reading and writing strategically to achieve communicative goals in socially appropriate ways.

Define Critical Literacy.

The skill of questioning, analyzing, evaluating, and responding to texts to judge their veracity and relevance.

What narrative-to-informational ratio is targeted in KS3?

30 % narrative and 70 % informational.

What is meant by spiral progression in the curriculum?

Concepts are revisited at increasing levels of complexity across grades.

What does vertical articulation ensure?

That the same concepts reappear at higher levels for deeper learning.

What is horizontal articulation?

Coherent integration of curricula at the same grade level.

Name one communication-related 21st-century skill listed in Table 5.

Teamwork.

Give an example of a life-and-career skill from the curricula.

Informed decision-making (others include adaptive leadership, resilience, etc.).

Why is media literacy important in the languages curricula?

It teaches learners to critically examine media messages and recognize bias.

What is translanguaging?

Using one’s full linguistic repertoire to make meaning across languages.

Which two principles must pedagogy in language subjects embrace?

Multilingualism and translanguaging.

According to Krashen, what kind of input best supports second-language acquisition?

Communicative and comprehensible input.

Which instructional model transfers responsibility gradually from teacher to learner?

The Gradual Release of Responsibility model.

List the four components of Fisher and Frey’s gradual release model.

Focused Instruction, Guided Instruction, Collaborative Learning, Independent Learning.

What approach guides KS1 literacy pedagogy using translanguaging?

A one-way developmental approach.

What does Shared Reading help learners practice?

Following text directionality from left to right and top to bottom.

Define phonics.

The relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds.

What does CLT stand for in language pedagogy?

Communicative Language Teaching.

Which pedagogy is central in Key Stage 2 language instruction?

Communicative Language Teaching focused on communicative competence.

Which approach is used for teaching text in KS3?

A genre-based approach.

What characterizes an authentic assessment?

Learners perform real tasks, receive feedback, and teachers adjust instruction accordingly.

Name one formative assessment tool mentioned in the Shaping Paper.

Portfolios (others include journals, rubrics, etc.).

What text balance should KS2 assessment tasks reflect?

50 % literary and 50 % informational texts.

What skill does a running record assess?

A learner’s reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension.

How can translanguaging improve language assessment?

By allowing learners to use L1 to demonstrate understanding, giving a fuller view of proficiency.

Which DepEd order gives classroom assessment guidelines?

DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.

What does the abbreviation L1 stand for?

First language.

What are high-frequency words?

Common words recognized automatically without decoding.

Define oracy.

The ability to understand and express oneself using spoken language.

What is a multimodal text?

A text that combines language with other communication systems such as visuals and audio.

What is the main purpose of the Language domain?

To learn about language structures and use them for effective communication and learning.

Which four macroskills are central to literacy development?

Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

How does learning indigenous languages benefit communities?

It grounds learners in community life and deepens understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems.

What does Republic Act 11106 establish?

Filipino Sign Language as the national sign language of the Deaf and for government use.

Which document outlines the Languages Shaping Paper?

The Shape of the Curricula for Languages.

According to ACARA (2012), learning languages aids which type of development?

Social, economic, and international development.

Which KS1 feature emphasizes speed and expression in every macroskill?

An explicit focus on fluency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Give two sound devices analyzed in Grades 4–6 literary study.

Onomatopoeia and alliteration.

List three types of conflict analyzed under structural context.

Character vs. character, character vs. society, and character vs. nature/environment.

Why are multimodal elements used when publishing informational texts?

To enhance meaning and suit the chosen mode of delivery.

Which principle ensures fairness in journalistic assessment?

Objectivity and factuality (along with fairness and balance).

Which key stage expects learners to publish multimedia texts?

Key Stage 3.

Define an academic text.

A formal, objective text using discipline-specific vocabulary.

What is a transactional text?

A non-fiction text that communicates information for a purpose such as persuading or informing.

For what is Applied Literacy particularly useful?

Understanding literature, culture, and other disciplines.

What role do big ideas play in curriculum design?

They link discrete facts and skills into meaningful, connected learning.

State one big idea identified for language learning.

Early oral-language development provides a bridge to literacy.

What type of citizen does the languages curricula aim to produce?

Multilingual, multiliterate, intercultural citizens.

Which stage focuses on evaluating and creating texts with 70 % informational content?

Key Stage 3.

Which assessment method measures vocabulary via matching or fill-in-the-blank?

Vocabulary assessments.

What reading strategy involves teacher read-alouds with discussion breaks?

Interactive Read-Alouds.

Problem solving and critical thinking fall under which 21st-century skill set?

Learning and Innovation Skills.

The languages curricula equip learners for success in which century?

The 21st century.

In the gradual release model, independent tasks usually serve what assessment purpose?

Formative assessment to check understanding.

CLT emphasizes using language for what?

Meaningful communication in real contexts.

What story elements are first taught as 'story grammar' in Grades 1–3?

Characters, setting, and events.

Name one propaganda technique Grade 5 learners must identify.

Bandwagon (others include glittering generalities, name-calling, etc.).

In viewing and representing, what do lines, shapes, and colors communicate?

They convey meaning and emotion.

What visual-literacy skill involves identifying symbolism?

Interpreting images/ideas explicitly used to influence viewers.

Which letter parts are analyzed for rhetoric in Grade 8 correspondence study?

Parts and formats, organizational patterns, and politeness strategies.

What does contextualization involve in curriculum delivery?

Meaningful inclusion of local culture, knowledge, and norms.

What is a 'macro scope and sequence'?

An overview of essential learning competencies across quarters and grades.

What are the three reading stages in KS1?

Emergent literacy, beginning reading, and rapid growth and development.

Blending sounds to read words is an example of which basic skill?

A basic literacy skill.

Name one KS1 language assessment activity.

Retelling a story using picture books.

Which gradual-release component has learners work in groups to produce a product?

Collaborative Learning or Productive Group Work.

Define pedagogical translanguaging.

Planned use of learners’ languages to build language and metalinguistic awareness.

What is basic literacy according to the glossary?

Skills used for the initial learning of reading and writing.

Give an example of a non-linear text used in KS3.

An infographic (others include graphs, charts, etc.).

What original text do Grade 7 learners publish in Quarter 1?

A poem reflecting local and national identity.

Which Grade 7 quarter focuses on expository essays?

Quarter 4.

What term refers to the central idea of an informational paper?

Thesis.

Analyzing maxims and universal truths in literature helps learners do what?

Value other people and their circumstances.

List the five multimedia elements identified in Grade 4 Viewing & Representing.

Text, graphics, audio, video, animation.

Which suffix category forms adverbs in word study?

The suffix -ly.

Define fluency as per the glossary.

Reading, writing, or speaking with speed, accuracy, flow, and expression.

Which KS1 subdomain covers language used for social interaction?

Language for Interacting with Others.

Give one example of authentic assessment mentioned.

Portfolios (others include journals, anecdotal records, etc.).

What does CALP stand for?

Cognitive and Academic Language Proficiency.

Which DepEd order adopts the Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Framework?

DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2015.

Which curriculum theorists popularized the term 'big ideas'?

Wiggins and McTighe.

What skill equips learners to navigate digital platforms responsibly?

Digital literacy.