MUSIC

Grade Level: 1
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration Code

Standards Standards Competencies
The learner…
responds identifies the pitch of a MU1ME-
Week 1 IIa-1
accurately to tone as high or low
demonstrates high and low
sings simple melodic MU1ME-
basic tones IIb-3
understanding through patterns ( so –mi, mi –so, Week 2
of pitch and body mi – re-do)
MU1ME-IIc-
simple movements, sings the melody of a 5
melodic singing, and song with the correct
patterns playing other pitch Week 3
e.g. greeting songs,
sources of
counting songs, or action
sounds songs
QUARTE
R2 demonstrates identifies similar or MU1FO-IIe-
2
basic dissimilar musical lines Week 4
understanding responds
of the with identifies the MU1FO-IId-
1
concepts of precision to beginning, ending, and
musical lines, changes in repeated parts of a Week 5
beginnings musical lines recorded music sample
and endings in with body
music, and movements Performs songs with the MU1FO-IIf-
repeats in 3
knowledge when to start, Week 6-
music stop, repeat or end the 8
song.
Grade Level: 2
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
identifies the pitch of Week 1- MU2ME-
IIa-1
tones as: high (so), 2
low (mi); higher (la);
performs lower (re)
with responds to ranges of Week 1- MU2ME-
accuracy of IIa-2
pitch through body 2
demonstrates pitch, the movements, singing,
basic simple or playing
understanding melodic instruments
of pitch and patterns sings children's songs Week 3- MU2ME-
simple through body with accurate pitch IIb-4
4
melodic movements,
patterns singing or * demonstrates Week 3- MU2ME-
IIc-6
playing melodic contour 4
musical through:
instruments a. movement
MU2ME-
b. music writing (on IIc-7
paper or on air)
c. visual imagery
QUARTER performs a demonstrates the Week 5- MU2FO-
2 IId-2
song, chosen beginning, ending and 6
from among repeats of a song with
the - movements
previously - vocal sounds
learned - instrumental sounds
songs that identifies musical Week 5- MU2FO-
IIe-3
shows the lines as 6
demonstrates - similar
basic
understanding - dissimilar
concepts of
of the basic MU2FO-
musical lines, * creates melodic or Week 7-
IIg-h-6
concepts of rhythmic 8
beginnings,
musical form introduction and
endings and MU2FO-
repeats ending of songs IIg-h-7
through body
movement,
vocal sounds,
and
instrumental
sounds
Grade Level: 3
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
identifies the pitch Week 1 MU3ME-IIa-
1
of a tone as:
- high – higher
- moderately high
– higher
- moderately low –
lower
demonstrates
sings the - low – lower
understanding MU3ME-IIa-
melody of a matches the Week 2
of the basic 2
song with correct pitch of
concepts of
accurate pitch tones
melody
- with the voice
- with an
instrument
recreates simple Week 3 MU3ME-IIb-
5
patterns and
QUARTER contour of a
2 melody
identifies the Week 4 MU3FO-IId-
1
beginning, middle,
sings, plays, ending and
and performs repetitions within
(through body a song or music
movements) a sample
demonstrates MU3FO-IId-
chosen song identifies musical Week 5
understanding 2
showing the lines as
of the basic
basic concepts - similar
concepts of
of musical - same
musical form
lines, - different
beginnings, performs songs Week 6-8 MU3FO-IIg-
endings and h-6
with accurate pitch
repeats from beginning to
end including
repetitions
Grade Level: 4
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
recognizes the Week 1 MU4ME-
IIc-3
meaning of the G-
Clef (treble clef)
identifies the pitch Week 2- MU4ME-
IIb-2
names of the G-clef 3
staff including the
ledger lines and
spaces (below
middle C)
identifies the Week 4 MU4ME-
IId-4
movement of the
melody as:
- no
analyzes
recognizes the movement
melodic - ascending
musical
movement stepwise
symbols and
and range - descending
QUARTER demonstrates
and be able stepwise
2 understanding
to create - ascending
of concepts
and perform skipwise
pertaining to
simple - descending
melody skipwise
melodies
identifies the Week 5 MU4ME-
IIe-5
highest and lowest
pitch in a given
notation of a
musical piece to
determine its range
sings with accurate Week 6 MU4ME-
IIf-6
pitch the simple
intervals of a
melody
creates simple Week 7- MU4ME-
IIg-h-7
melodic lines 8
Grade Level: 5
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performanc Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards e Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
recognizes the Week 1 MU5ME-
IIa-1
meaning and uses of
F-Clef on the staff

identifies the pitch Week 1 MU5ME-

IIa-2
names of each line
and space on the F-
Clef staff
describes the use of Week 2 MU5ME-
IIb-3
the symbols: sharp
(# ), flat (♭), and
accurate natural (♮)
recognizes the performance recognizes aurally Week 3 MU5ME-
musical of songs IIc-4
and visually,
symbols and following the examples of melodic
QUARTER demonstrates musical intervals
2 understandin symbols identifies the notes Week 4 MU5ME-
g of concepts pertaining to in the C major scale IIc-5
pertaining to melody MU5ME-
determines the Week 5
melody indicated in IIe-8
range of a musical
the piece
example
1. wide
2. narrow
reads notes in Week 6 MU5ME-IIf-
9
different scales :
Pentatonic scale, C
major scale, G
major scale
creates simple Week 7-8 MU5ME-IIg-
10
melodies
Week 7-8 MU5ME-
performs his/her IIh-11
own created melody
Grade Level: 6
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
reads simple musical Week 1-2 MU6ME-
IIa-1
notations in the Key
of C Major, F Major
applies
demonstrates and G Major
learned MU6ME-
the concept sings or plays Week 3-4
concepts of IIa-3
of melody by instruments in solo or
melody and
QUARTER using with group,
other
2 intervals in melodies/songs in C
elements to
major scales Major, G Major, and F
composition
and in the Major
and MU6ME-
minor scales creates simple Week 5-6
performance IIa-4
melodies
sings self-composed Week 7-8 MU6ME-
IIa-5
melodies
Grade Level: 7
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performanc Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards e Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
describes the musical Week 1 MU7LV-IIa-
f-1
characteristics of
representative
selections of
Cordillera, Mindoro,
Palawan and of the
Visayas after listening;
explains the Week 2 MU7LV-IIb-
f-3
distinguishing
characteristics of
representative music
from Cordillera,
Mindoro, Palawan and
of the Visayasin
relation to its culture
and geography;
demonstrates performs identifies the musical Week 3 MU7LV-IIa-
understanding selected f-2
instruments and other
of the musical vocal and sound sources from
characteristics instrumental
Cordillera, Mindoro,
of music of
QUARTER representative Cordillera, Palawan and of the
2 music from Mindoro, Visayas;
the highlands Palawan and discovers ways of Week 4 MU7LV-IIb-
g-4
of Luzon, the Visayas producing sounds on a
Mindoro, in variety of sources
Palawan, and appropriate similar to instruments
the Visayas style being studied;
improvises simple Week 5 MU7LV-IIb-
g-7
rhythmic/melodic
accompaniments to
selected music from
the Cordillera,
Mindoro, Palawan and
of the Visayas;
performs music from Week 6 MU7LV-IIb-
g-6
Cordillera, Mindoro,
Palawan and of the
Visayas, with
accompaniment
evaluates music and Week 7- MU7LV-IIc-
h-10
music performances 8
using rubrics on
musical elements and
style.
Grade Level: 8
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
listens Week 1 MU8SE-IIa-
h-2
perceptively to
music of East
Asia;
analyzes musical Week 2 MU8SE-IIc-
h-4
elements of
selected songs
and instrumental
pieces heard and
performed;
explores ways of Week 3 MU8SE-IIb-
h-5
producing sounds
on a variety of
demonstrates performs
sources that
understandin East Asian
would simulate
g of common music with
instruments being
QUARTER and distinct appropriate
studied;
2 musical pitch, MU8SE-IIc-
improvises simple Week 4
characteristics rhythm, h-6
accompaniment
of East Asian expression
to selected East
countries and style
Asian music;
* performs music Week 5- MU8SE-IIb-
h-7
from East Asia 6
with own
accompaniment;
evaluates music Week 7- MU8SE-IIb-
h-8
and music 8
performances
using guided
rubrics applying
knowledge of
musical elements
and style.
Grade Level: 9
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performanc Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards e Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
describes musical Week 1 MU9CL-
IIa-f-1
elements of given
Classical period pieces;
explains the Week 2 MU9CL-
IIa-f-3
performance practice
demonstrates sings and (setting, composition,
understandin performs
role of
g of themes of
characteristic symphonies composers/performers
features of and other , and audience) during
Classical instrumental Classical Period
period music forms sings relates Classical music Week 3 MU9CL-
QUARTE IIa-f-2
demonstrates and to other art forms and
R2
understandin performs its history within the
g of themes of era;
characteristic symphonies improvises appropriate Week 4- MU9CL-
features of and other IIe-9
accompaniment to 5
Classical instrumental selected music from
period music forms Classical Period
performs selected Week 6- MU9CL-
IIb-h-7
music from the 7
Classical period;
evaluates music and Week 8
music performances
using guided rubrics.
Grade Level: 10
Subject: MUSIC

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration Codes

Standards Standards Learning
Competencies
The learner…
describes the Week 1 MU10AP-
IIa-g-2
historical and
cultural
background of
Afro-Latin
American and
popular music;
analyzes musical Week 2- MU10AP-
IIa-h-5
characteristics of 3
Afro-Latin
American and
popular music
through listening
demonstrates
performs activities;
understandin MU10AP-
vocal and explores ways of Week 4-
g of IIa-7
dance forms creating sounds on 5
characteristic
QUARTER of Afro-Latin a variety of
features of
2 American sources suitable to
Afro-Latin
music and chosen vocal and
American
selections of instrumental
music and
Popular music selections;
Popular music MU10AP-
performs Week 6-
IIa-h-6
selections of Afro- 7
Latin American
and popular music
in appropriate
pitch, rhythm,
style, and
expression;
evaluates music Week 8 MU10AP-
IIa-h-10
and music
performances
using guided
rubrics
 ARTS
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 1)
Grade Level: One (1)
Subject: ARTS

2nd The learner… The learner 1. identifies colors as primary, Week 1/ 2nd A1EL-IIa
demonstrates secondary, and tertiary, both in Q
understanding of creates a harmonious natural and man-made objects,
colors and design of natural and seen in the surrounding
shapes, and the man-made objects to 2. creates a design inspired by Weeks 3 & A1PR-IIg
principles of express ideas using Philippine flowers, jeepneys, 4/ 2nd Q
harmony, rhythm colors and shapes, and Filipino fiesta decors, parol, or
and balance harmony objects and other geometric
through painting shapes found in nature and in
demonstrates school using primary and
understanding of creates a harmonious secondary colors
colors and design of natural and
shapes, and the man-made objects to 3. paints a home/school Weeks 5 & A1PR-Ie-1
principles of express ideas using landscape or design choosing 6/ 2nd Q
harmony, rhythm colors and shapes, and specific colors to create a
and balance harmony certain feeling or mood
through painting 4. talks about the landscape he Weeks 7 &
A1PR-Ie-2
painted and the landscapes of 8/ 2nd Q
others
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 1)
Grade Level: Two (2)
Subject: ARTS

2nd The learner… The learner… 1. describes the lines, shapes, Weeks 1 & 2
colors, textures, and designs / 2nd Q
A2EL-IIa
demonstrates creates a composition or seen in the skin coverings of
understanding of design of a tricycle or different animals and sea
using two or jeepney that shows creatures using visual arts
more kinds of unity and variety of words and actions.
lines, colors and lines, shapes, and colors 2. designs with the use of Weeks 3 & 4
shapes through drawing and painting materials / 2nd Q A2EL-IIb
repetition and the sea or forest animals in
contrast to their habitats showing their
create rhythm unique shapes and features,
variety of colors and textures in
their skin.
3. creates designs by using two Week 5 &
or more kinds of lines, colors, 6 / 2nd Q
and shapes by repeating or A2PL-IIf
contrasting them, to show
rhythm
4. uses control of the painting Week 7 &
tools and materials to paint the 8 / 2nd Q
different lines, shapes and A2PR-IIg-1
colors in his work or in a group
work
5. design an outline of a tricycle Week 7 & A2PR-IIg-2
or jeepney on a big paper with 8 / 2nd Q
lines and shapes that show
repetition, contrast and rhythm
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 1)
Grade Level: Three (3)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Performance Standards Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner... The learner... 1. Discusses the concept that Week 1/ 2nd
demonstrates creates an artwork of there is harmony in nature as Q A3EL-IIa
understanding of people in the seen in the color of landscapes
lines, textures, province/region on-the- at different times of the day
shapes and spot sketching of plants, Ex:
balance of size, trees and building and 1.1 landscapes of Felix Hidalgo,
contrast of geometric line designs Fernando Amorsolo, Jonahmar
texture through Salvosa
drawing applies knowledge of 1.2 Still’s life of Araceli Dans,
planes in a landscape Jorge Pineda, Agustin Goy
(foreground, middle 2. Discusses the concept that Week 2/ 2nd
ground and background) nature is so rich for no two Q A3EL-IIb
in painting a landscape animals have the same shape,
skin covering, and color
creates an artwork of 3. demonstrates how harmony Weeks 3 &
people in the is created in an artwork 4/ 2nd Q A3PL-IIc
province/region on-the- because of complementary
spot sketching of plants, colors and shapes
trees and building and 4. paints a still life by observing Weeks 5 &
geometric line designs the different shapes, color, and 6/ 2nd Q
A3PR-IId
texture of fruits, drawing them
applies knowledge of overlapping and choosing the
planes in a landscape right colors for each fruit
(foreground, middle 5. creates new tints and shades Weeks 7 &
ground and background) of colors by mixing two or 8/ 2nd Q A3PR-IIe
in painting a landscape more colors
6. paints a landscape at a Weeks 7 &
particular time of the day and 8/ 2nd Q A3PR-IIf
selects colors that complement
each other to create a mood
7. discusses the characteristics Weeks 9 &
of a wild animal by making 10/ 2nd Q
several pencil sketches and A3PR-IIg
painting it later, adding texture
of its skin covering
8. explains the truism that Weeks 9 & A3PR-IIh
Filipino artists painted 10/ 2nd Q
landscapes in their own a
particular style and can identify
what makes each artist unique
in his use of colors to create
harmony
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 2)
Grade Level: Four (4)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. discusses pictures of localities Week 1/
where different cultural 2nd Q
demonstrates sketches and paints a communities live where each A4EL-IIa
understanding of landscape or mural group has distinct houses and
lines, color, using shapes and colors practices.
shapes, space, and appropriate to the way 2. explains the attire and Week 2/
proportion of life of the cultural accessories of selected cultural 2nd Q A4EL-IIb
through drawing. community. communities in the country in
terms of colors and shapes.
realizes that the choice 3. depicts in a role play the Week 3/
of colors to use in a importance of communities and 2nd Q A4EL-IIc
landscape gives the their culture.
mood or feeling of a 4. compares the geographical Week 4/
painting. location, practices, and festivals 2nd Q A4EL-IId
of the different cultural groups in
the country.
5. paints the sketched landscape Week 5/ A4EL-IIe
using colors appropriate to the 2nd Q
cultural community’s ways of A4EL-IIf
life.
6. tells a story or relates Week6/ 2nd A4EL-IIh
experiences about cultural Q
communities seen in the
landscape.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 2)
Grade Level: Five (5)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. explains the importance of Week 1/ 2nd
natural and historical places in Q
demonstrates sketches natural or the community that have been
understanding of man-made places in designated as World Heritage
lines, colors, space, the community with Site (e.g., rice terraces in
and harmony through the use of Banawe, Batad; Paoay Church;
painting and complementary Miag-ao Church; landscape of A5EL-IIa
explains/illustrates colors. Batanes, Callao Caves in
landscapes of draws/paints Cagayan; old houses inVigan,
important historical significant or Ilocos Norte; and the torogan in
places in the important historical Marawi)
community (natural places.
or man-made)using 2. explains that artists have Weeks 2 &
one-point perspective different art styles in painting 3/ 2nd Q
in landscape drawing, landscapes or significant places
complementary in their respective provinces
colors, and the right (e.g., Fabian dela Rosa, Fernando A5EL-IIc
proportions of parts. Amorsolo, Carlos Francisco,
Vicente Manansala, Jose Blanco,
VictorioEdades, Juan Arellano,
PrudencioLamarroza, and
Manuel Baldemor)
3. presents via powerpoint the Week 3/ 2nd
artistry of famous Filipino artists Q
A5PL-IId
in painting different landscapes
and is able to describe what
makes each artist’s masterpiece
unique from others.
4. sketches using Weeks 4-5/
A5PL-IIe
complementary colors in 2nd Q
painting a landscape.
5. demonstrates skills and Weeks 6-7/
knowledge about foreground, 2nd Q
middle ground, and background A5PR-IIf
to emphasize depth in painting a
landscape.
6. discusses details of the Week 8/2nd
A5PR-IIg
landscape significant to the Q
history of the country.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 2)
Grade Level: Six (6)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. Reviews the concept that art Week 1/ 2nd
processes, elements and Q A6EL-IIa
demonstrates applies concepts on principles still apply even with
understanding of the use of software the use of technologies.
shapes, space, colors, in creating digital 2. explains the elements and Week 1/ 2nd
and the principles of paintings and principles applied in digital art. Q A6PL-IIa
emphasis, harmony graphic designs.
and contrast in digital 3. applies concepts on the use of Week 2/ 2nd
A6PR-
painting and poster the software (commands, menu, Q IIb
design using new etc.)
technologies.
4. utilizes art skills using new Week 2/ 2nd A6PR-
technologies (hardware and Q IId
software) in digital painting.
5. creates a digital painting Weeks 3 -4 /
similar with the Masters’ (e.g., 2nd Q A6PR-IIc
Van Gogh, Amorsolo, etc.) in
terms of style, theme, etc.
6. discusses the elements and Weeks 5-6 /
A6PL-IIf
principles applied in layouting. 2nd Q
7. applies skills in layouting and Weeks 5-6 /
photo editing using new 2nd Q A6PR-
technologies (hardware and IIg
software) in making a poster.
8. creates an Weeks 7-8 / A6PR-
advertisement/commercial or 2nd Q IIh
announcement poster.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 3)
Grade Level: Seven (7)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. analyzes the elements and
principles of art in the
A7EL-
1. art elements and create artwork production one’s arts and crafts Weeks 1 – IIb-1
processes by showing the inspired by the arts of 2 / 2nd Q
synthesizing and characteristic MIMAROPA and the Visayas
applying prior elements of the arts 2. identifies the characteristics of Week 1/ 2nd
knowledge and skills of MIMAROPA and arts and crafts in specific areas in Q
the Visayas MIMAROPA and the Visayas,
2. the salient features Marinduque (Moriones masks),
of the arts of Palawan (Manunggul Jar),
A7EL-
MIMAROPA and the Mindoro (Hanunuo-Mangyan IIa-2
Visayan Islands by writing, basketry, and weaving),
showing the Bohol (churches), Cebu
relationship of the (furniture), Iloilo (culinary arts
elements of art and and old houses), Samar (Basey
processes among mats), etc.
culturally diverse 3. reflects on and derive the Weeks 3-5/
A7PL-
communities in the mood, idea or message 2nd Q IIh-1
country emanating from selected
artifacts and art objects
the Philippines as 4. appreciates the artifacts and Week 2/ 2nd
having a rich artistic A7PL-
art objects in terms of its Q IIh-2
and cultural tradition utilization and its distinct use of
from precolonial to art elements and principles
present times 5. incorporates the design, form Weeks 3 -4 / A7PL-
and spirit of artifacts and art 2nd Q IIh-3
objects from MIMAROPA and the
Visayas

6. explains the external (foreign) Weeks 5 /

and internal (indigenous) 2nd Q A7PL-
influences that are reflected in IIh-4
the design of an artwork or in
the making of a craft or artifact
7. creates crafts that can be Weeks 6/ 2nd
locally assembled with local Q
A7PR-
materials, guided by local IIc-e-1
traditional techniques (e.g.,
habi, lilip, etc).

8. discusses elements from Weeks 7 /2nd

A7PR-
traditions/history of a Q IIf-2
community for one’s artwork

9. explains the correlation of the Week 8

development of crafts in specific
areas of the country, according
to functionality, traditional
A7PR-
specialized expertise, and IIf-3
availability of resources (e.g.,
architecture, weaving, pottery,
accessories, masks, and culinary
arts)

10. shows the relationship of

MIMAROPA and Visayas arts and
crafts to Philippine culture,
traditions, and history (Islamic
influences, Spanish heritage, and A7PR-
American legacies in education, IIh-4
business, modernization, and
entertainment, as well as in
indigenous practices, fiestas, and
religious and social practices)
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 3)
Grade Level: Eight (8)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG

Standards Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. analyzes elements and Weeks 1-
principles of art in the 2/3rd Q
1. art elements 1. create artworks production of arts and crafts A8EL-
and processes by showing the inspired by the cultures of IIb-1
synthesizing and characteristic East Asia
applying prior elements of the arts 2. identifies characteristics of
knowledge and of East Asia arts and crafts in specific
skills countries in East Asia: China
2. exhibit completed (Chinese painting and
2. the salient artworks for calligraphy); Japan (origami, A8EL-
features of the arts appreciation and woodblock printing, theater IIa-2
of East Asia by critiquing masks, face painting, and
showing the anime and manga); and
relationship of the Korea (theater masks,
elements of art and drums, and K-pop)
processes among 3. reflects on and derive the Weeks 3-
culturally diverse mood, idea or message from 5/3rd Q A8PL-
communities in the selected artifacts and art IIh-1
region objects
4. appreciates the artifacts
3. East Asian and art objects in terms of A8PL-
countries as having their utilization and their IIh-2
a rich artistic and distinct use of art elements
cultural tradition and principles
from prehistoric to 5. incorporates the design,
present times A8PL-
form, and spirit of East Asian IIh-3
artifacts and objects to one’s
creation
6. traces the external
(foreign) and internal
A8PL-
(indigenous) influences that IIh-4
are reflected in the design of
an artwork and in the
making of a craft
7. creates crafts that can be Weeks 6-
locally assembled with local 8/3rd Q A8PR-
materials, guided by local IIc-e-1
traditional techniques (e.g.,
Gong-bi, Ikat, etc.)
8. derives elements from A8PR-
traditions/history of a IIf-2
community for one’s artwork
9. shows the relationship of
the development of crafts in
specific countries in East Asia
according to functionality,
A8PR-
traditional specialized IIf-3
expertise, and availability of
resources (e.g., pottery,
weaving, jewelry, and
basketry)
10. shows the commonalities
and differences of the A8PR-
cultures of the East Asian IIh-4
countries in relation to
Philippine culture
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 3)
Grade Level: Nine (9)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Standards Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG
Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. analyzes art elements Weeks 1-3/
and principles in the 2nd Q
1. art elements and 1. performs/ participate production of work A9EL-
processes by competently in a following a specific art IIa-2
synthesizing and presentation of a style
applying prior creative impression
knowledge and (verbal/nonverbal) of a 2. identifies distinct
skills particular artistic period characteristics of arts A9EL-
during the Renaissance IIa-3
2. the arts as integral 2. recognizes the and Baroque periods
to the difference and 3. identifies
development of uniqueness of the art representative artists A9PL-
organizations, styles of the different from Renaissance and IIh-1
spiritual belief, periods (techniques, Baroque periods
historical events, process, elements, and 4. reflects on and derive Weeks 4-6 /
scientific principles of art) the mood, idea or 2nd Q A9PL-
discoveries, natural message from selected IIh-2
disasters/ artworks
occurrences, and 5. discusses the use or
other external function of artworks by
phenomena evaluating their A9PL-
utilization and IIh-3
combination of art
elements and principles
6. uses artworks to derive
A9PL-
the traditions/history of IIh-4
an art period
7. compares the
A9PR-
characteristics of IIc-e-1
artworks produced in the
different art periods
8. creates artworks Weeks 7-8/
A9PR-
guided by techniques and 2nd Q IIc-e-2
styles of the Renaissance
and the Baroque periods
9. explains the influence
A9PR-
of iconic artists belonging IIc-e-3
to the Renaissance and
the Baroque periods
10. applies different
media techniques and
processes to
communicate ideas,
experiences, and stories
A9PR-
showing the IIf-4
characteristics of the
Renaissance and the
Baroque periods
(e.g.,Fresco, Sfumato,
etc.)
11. evaluates works of art
in terms of artistic
concepts and ideas using A9PR-
criteria from the IIf-5
Renaissance and the
Baroque periods
12. shows the influences
of the Renaissance and
Baroque periods on the A9EL-
Philippine art form IIb-1
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN ARTS (Key Stage 3)
Grade Level: Ten (10)
Subject: ARTS

Quarter Content Standards Performance Standards Most Essential Learning Duration K-12 CG
Competencies Code
2nd The learner… The learner… 1. identifies art elements
in the technology-based
A10EL-
1. Uses new creates a tech-based production arts Week 1 / 2nd IIb-1
technologies that artwork (video clips and Q
allow new expressions printed media such as 2. identifies distinct
in arts using art posters, menus, brochures characteristics of arts
elements and etc.) relating to a selected during in the 21st century
A10EL-
processes topic from the different in terms of: IIa-2
learning areas using 1.1 production
available technologies, 1.2 functionality
e.g., food and fashion range of audience reach
3. identifies artworks
produced by technology
A10EL-
from other countries and IIa-3
their adaptation by
Philippine artists
4. discusses the concept
that technology is an
effective and vibrant tool
for empowering a person Weeks 2-4/ A10PL-
to express his/her ideas, 2nd Q IIh-1
goals, and advocacies,
which elicits immediate
action
5. explains the role or
function of artworks by
A10PL-
evaluating their utilization IIh-2
and combination of art
elements and principles
6. uses artworks to derive
the traditions/history of a
community (e.g., A10PL-
landscapes, images of IIh-3
people at work and play,
portrait studies, etc.)
7. compares the
A10PL-
characteristics of artworks IIh-4
in the21st century
8. creates artworks that
can be locally assembled
A10PR-
with local materials, IIc-e-1
guided by 21st-
centurytechniques Weeks 5-8 /
9. explains the influence 2nd Q
A10PR-
of technology in the 21st IIc-e-2
century on the evolution
of various forms of art
10. applies different
media techniques and
processes to
communicate ideas,
experiences, and stories A10PR-
showing the IIb-e-3
characteristics of 21st-
centuryart (e.g., the use of
graphic software like
Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
11. evaluates works of art
in terms of artistic
A10PR-
concepts and ideas using IIf-4
criteria appropriate for
the style or form
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade Level: 1
Subject: Physical Education

The learner The learner Weeks 1&4

demonstrates performs
understanding movement skills
1. Moves within a group
ofspace in a given space
without bumping or PE1BM-
awareness in with IIc-e-6
falling using
preparation for coordination locomotors skills
participation in
physical
2 activities
2. Executes locomotor Weeks 5&8
skills while moving in PE1BM-
different directions at IIf-h-7
different spatial levels
This
3. Engages in fun and
competency is
enjoyable physical PE1PF-
already IIa-h-2
activities with
coordination embedded in
other LCs.
Grade Level: 2
Subject: Physical Education

2 ThThe learner ThThe learner 1. Describes movements in Weeks 1&2

demonstrates performs a location, direction,
understanding movements level, pathway and plane
of locations, accurately
directions, involving
PE2BM-
levels, pathways locations,
IIa-b-
and planes directions, 17
levels,
pathways and
planes.

2. Moves in: Weeks 3&8 PE2BM-

⮚ personal and IIc-h-
18
general space
⮚ forward,
backward, and
sideward
directions
⮚ high, middle,
and low levels
⮚ straight, curve,
and zigzag
pathways
diagonal and horizontal
planes
3. Demonstrates This PE2MS-
movement skills in competency is IIa-h-1
response to sounds and already
music embedded in
other LCs.
4. Engages in fun and This
enjoyable physical competency is PE2PF-
activities already IIa-h-2
embedded in
other LCs.
5. Maintains correct This
posture and body competency is PE2PF-
mechanics while already IIa-h-
performing movement embedded in 14
other LCs.
Grade Level: 3
Subject: Physical Education

The learner The learner 1. Describes movements in a Weeks 1&2 PE3BM-

demonstrates performs location, direction, level, IIa-b-
pathway and plane 17
understanding movements
of locations, accurately
directions, involving
levels, locations,
pathways and directions,
planes levels,
pathways and
planes.

2. Moves in: Weeks 3&8 PE3BM-

IIc-h-
18
⮚ personal and general
2
space
⮚ forward, backward,
and sideward
directions
⮚ high, middle, and low
levels
⮚ straight, curve, and
zigzag pathways
diagonal and horizontal planes
3. Engages in fun and enjoyable This
physical activities competency is
PE3PF-
already IIa-h-2
embedded in
other LCs.
Grade Level: 4
Subject: Physical Education

The learner The learner 1. Assesses regularly This PE4PF-

demonstrates participates participation in competency is IIb-h-
physical activities 18
understanding and assesses already
of participation performance in based on physical embedded in
activity pyramid
in and physical other LCs.
assessment of activities.
physical
activities and assesses
physical fitness physical fitness
2
2. Executes the Weeks 1 to 8 PE4GS-
different skills IIc-h-4
involved in the
game
3. Recognizes the This PE4PF-
value of competency is IIb-h-
participation in 19
already
physical activities embedded in
other LCs.
Grade Level: 5
Subject: Physical Education

The learner The learner 1. Assesses regularly This PE5PF-

demonstrates participates participation in competency is IIb-h-
physical activities 18
understanding and assesses already
of participation performance in based on the embedded in
Philippines
in and physical other LCs.
physical activity
assessment of activities.
pyramid
physical activity
and physical assesses
fitness physical fitness

2
2. Observes safety This PE5GS-
precautions competency is IIb-h-3
already
embedded in
other LCs.
3. Executes the Weeks 1 to 8 PE5GS-
different skills IIc-h-4
involved in the
game
4. Displays joy of This PE5PF-
effort, respect for competency is IIb-h-
others and fair 20
already
play during embedded in
participation in
other LCs.
physical activities
Grade Level: 6
Subject: Physical Education

The learner The learner 1. Assesses regularly This PE6PF-

demonstrates participates participation in competency is IIb-h-
physical activities 18
understanding and assesses already
of participation performance in based on the embedded in
Philippines
in and physical other LCs.
physical activity
assessment of activities.
pyramid
physical
activities and assesses
physical fitness physical fitness
2. Observes safety This PE6GS-
precautions competency is IIb-h-3

2 already
embedded in
other LCs.
3. Executes the Weeks 1 to 8 PE6GS-
different skills IIc-h-4
involved in the
game
4. Displays joy of This PE6PF-
effort, respect for competency is IIb-h-
others and fair 20
already
play during embedded in
participation in
other LCs.
physical activities
Grade Level: 7
Subject: Physical Education

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration Code

Standards Standards Competencies
The learner The learner PE7PF-
demonstrates modifies the IIa-h-
23
understanding individualized
of guidelines exercise 1. Undertakes
and principles in program to physical activity
exercise achieve personal and physical
program design fitness fitness
assessments Week 1
to achieve
personal fitness

2
Reviews goals based PE7PF-
on assessment results IIa-24

2. Describes the Week 2

nature and PE7GS-
background of the IId-5
sport
3. Executes the skills Weeks 3 to 8
PE7GS-
involved in the
IId-h-4
sport
Grade Level: 8
Subject: Physical Education

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration Code

Standards Standards Competencies
The learner The learner This
demonstrates modifies competency is
understanding physical activity already
of guidelines program for the 1. Undertakes embedded in
and principles in family/school physical activity other LCs. PE8PF-
exercise peers to and physical Iia-h-
program design achieve fitness fitness 23
to achieve assessments
fitness

2. Conducts physical Week 1

activity and
2 physical fitness PE8PF-
assessments of Iia-36
family/school
peers
3. Prepares a physical Week 2 PE8PF-
activity program Iic-27
4. Executes the skills Weeks 3 to 8
PE8GS-
involved in the
IId-h-4
sport
5. Displays tolerance This
and acceptance of competency is PE8PF-
individuals with already IId-h-
varying skills and embedded in 37
abilities other LCs.
Grade Level: 9
Subject: Physical Education

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration Code

Standards Standards Competencies
The learner The learner This
demonstrates maintains an competency is
understanding of active lifestyle to already
lifestyle and influence the embedded in
weight physical activity other LCs.
management to participation of PE9PF-
1. Undertakes physical
promote the community IIa-h-
activity and physical
community 23
fitness assessments
fitness practices healthy
eating habits that
support an active
lifestyle

2. Executes the skills Weeks 1 to 8

PE9RD-
involved in the
IIb-h-4
dance
This
3. Monitors
2 competency is PE9PF-
periodically one’s
already IIb-h-
progress towards
embedded in 28
the fitness goals
other LCs.
4. Performs This
appropriate first aid competency is
for injuries and already
emergency embedded in PE9PF-
situations in other LCs. IIb-h-
physical activity and 30
dance settings
(cramps,sprain,
heat exhaustion)
5. Involves oneself in This
community service competency is PE9PF-
through dance already IIg-h-
activities in the embedded in 41
community other LCs.
Grade Level: 10
Subject: Physical Education

Quarter Content Standards Performance Most Essential Learning Duration Code

Standards Competencies
The learner The learner This
demonstrates maintains an competency is
understanding active already
of lifestyle and lifestyle to embedded in
weight influence the
other LCs.
management physical
to promote activity
societal fitness participation 1. Assesses physical
PE10PF-
of the activities,
IIa-h-
community exercises and
39
and society eating habits

2 practices healthy
eating habits that
support an active
lifestyle

2. Engages in Weeks 1 to 8
moderate to
vigorous physical PE10PF-
activities for at IIc-h-
least 60 minutes 45
a day in and out
of school
 HEALTH EDUCATION

Grade Level: 1
Subject: Health

Most Essential
Content Performance K to 12 CG
Quarter Learning Duration
Standards Standards Code
Competencies
2nd demonstrates practices good identifies proper
Week 1 to H1PH-
Quarter understanding health habits and behavior during IIa-b-1
Week 2
of the proper hygiene daily mealtime
ways of taking demonstrates proper Week 3 to H1PH-
care of one’s hand washing Week 4 IIc-d-2
health realizes the
H1PH-
importance of Week 5 IIe-3
washing hands
practices habits of
Week 6 to H1PH-
keeping the body IIf-i-4
Week 7
clean & healthy
realizes the
importance of H1PH-
Week 8 IIj-5
practicing good
health habits

Grade Level: 2
Subject: Health

Quarte Content Performance Most Essential Duration

K to 12 CG
r Standards Standards Learning
Code
Competencies
2nd demonstrates consistently describes ways of
Quarter understanding of practices good caring for the eyes,
Week 1 to
the proper ways health habits and ears, nose, hair
Week 4 H2PH-IIa-
of taking care of hygiene for the and skin in order e-6
the sense organs sense organs to avoid common
childhood health
conditions
describes ways of
Week 5 to H2PH-
caring for the IIfh-7
Week 6
mouth/teeth
displays self-
H2PH-
management skills
Week 7 IIij-8
in caring for the
sense organs
Grade Level: 3
Subject: Health

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration

K to 12 CG
Standards Standards Learning
Code
Competencies
2nd demonstrates consistently identifies common H3DD-
Quarter an practices childhood diseases IIbcd-1
understanding healthy H3DD-
of the nature habits to *discusses the different IIbcd-2
of and the prevent and risk factors for diseases
Week 1 to H3DD-
prevention of control and example of health IIbcd-3
Week 3
diseases diseases condition under each
risk factor H3DD-
IIbcd-4
explains the effects of H3DD-
common diseases IIbcd-5
explains measures to
Week 4 to H3DD-
prevent common IIefg-6
Week
diseases
explains the
importance of proper H3DD-IIh-
hygiene and building 7
Week 6
up one's body
resistance in the
prevention of diseases
demonstrates good
self-management and
Week 7 to H3DD-IIij-
good-decision making- 8
Week 8
skills to prevent
common diseases

Grade Level: 4
Subject: Health

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration

K to 12 CG
Standards Standards Learning
Code
Competencies
2nd understands consistently describes
Quarter the nature practices personal communicable
Week 1 H4DD-
and and diseases IIa-7
prevention of environmental
common measures to identifies the various
communicabl prevent and disease agents of Week 2 to H4DD-
e diseases control common communicable Week 3 IIb-9
communicable diseases
diseases enumerates the
Week 4 to H4DD-
different elements in IIcd-10
Week 5
the chain of infection
describes how
communicable
Week 6 to H4DD-
diseases can be IIef-11
Week 7
transmitted from one
person to another.
demonstrates ways to
stay healthy and
H4DD-
prevent and control
IIij-13
common
communicable
diseases
identifies ways to
H4DD-
break the chain of Week 8 to IIij-14
infection at respective Week 9
practices personal
habits and
environmental
H4DDIIij-
sanitation to prevent 15
and control common
communicable
diseases
Grade Level: 5
Subject: Health

Quarte Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12 CG

r Standards Standards Learning Competencies Code
2nd *Recognizes the
Quarter changes during Puberty
as a normal part of H5GD-
growth and Week 1 Iab-1
development and Week
- Physical Change 2 H5GD-
Iab-2
- Emotional
Change
- Social Change
*assesses common H5GD-
misconceptions related Icd-3
to puberty in terms of Week 3 to
scientific basis and Week 4 H5GD-
Icd-4
probable effects on
health
describes the common
H5GD-Ief-
health issues and
5
concerns during
puberty
accepts that most of Week 5 to
these concerns are Week 6
normal consequence of H5GD-Ief-
bodily changes during 6
puberty but one can
learn to manage them
discusses the negative
health impact and ways
Week 7 to H5GD-
of preventing major Igh-8
Week 8
issues such as early and
unwanted pregnancy
demonstrates ways to
manage puberty-
H5GD-Ii-9
related health issues
and concerns

practices proper self- H5GD-Ii-

care procedures 10

discusses the Week 9

importance of seeking
the advice of
professionals/ trusted H5GD-Ii-
and reliable adults in 11
managing puberty-
related health issues
and concerns
differentiates sex from H5GD-Ij-
gender 12
identifies factors that
influence gender H5GD-Ij-
identity and gender 13
roles
discusses how family,
H5GD-Ij-
media, religion, school
14
and society in general
reinforce gender roles Week 10
gives examples of how
male and female
gender roles are
changing
H5GD-Ij-
15
Grade Level: 6
Subject: Health

Quarte Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12 CG

r Standards Standards Learning Competencies Code
2nd understands demonstrates describes healthy
H6CMH-
Quarter the practices for school and community Week 1 IIa-1
importance of building and environments
keeping the maintaining explains the effect of
school and healthy school Week 2 to H6CMH-
living in a healthful IIb-2
community and Week 3
school and community
environments community demonstrates ways to
healthy. environments build and keep school Week 4 to H6CMH-
and community Week 5 IIc-d-3
environments healthy
practices proper waste
H6CMH-
management at home,
Week 6 IIh-8
in school, and in the
community
advocates
environmental H6CMH-
Week 7 to
protection through IIij-9
Week 8
proper waste
management

Grade Level: 7
Subject: Health

Quarte Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12 CG

r Standards Standards Learning Competencies Code
2nd demonstrates makes identifies the right
Quarter understanding informed foods during Week 1 H7N-IIa-20
of nutrition for decisions in adolescence
a healthy life the choice of follows the appropriate
during food to eat nutritional guidelines
adolescence during for adolescents for
adolescence healthful eating
 explains the
need to select
food based on
the nutritional
H7N-IIb-c-
needs during Week 2 to 21
adolescence Week 3
 follows the Food
Pyramid guide
for adolescents
and nutritional
guidelines for
Filipinos in
choosing foods
to eat
describes the
characteristics, signs
and symptoms of
H7N-IId-f-23
malnutrition and
micronutrient
deficiencies
discusses ways of
preventing and
controlling malnutrition H7N-IId-f-24
Week 4 to
and micronutrient
Week 6
deficiencies
explains the
characteristics, signs
H7N-IId-f-25
and symptoms of
eating disorders
discusses ways of
preventing and
H7N-IId-f-26
controlling eating
disorders
applies decision-making
and critical thinking
Week 7 to H7N-IIg-h-
skills to prevent 27
Week 8
nutritional problems of
adolescents
Grade Level: 8
Subject: Health

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration

K to 12 CG
Standards Standards Learning
Code
Competencies
2nd demonstrates makes *explains the
Quarter an informed and definition and H8FH-IIa-
24
understanding values-based importance of
of responsible decisions in courtship and dating in H8FH-IIa-
parenthood preparation choosing a lifelong 25
for a healthy for partner Week 1
family life responsible analyzes behaviors that
parenthood promote healthy
H8FH-IIa-
relationship in 27
marriage and family
life
describes the factors
H8FH-IIb-
that contribute to a Week 2 28
successful marriage
discusses various
maternal health Week 3 to H8FH-IIc-
concerns (pre-during- Week 4 d-29
post pregnancy)
explains the
importance of H8FH-IIe-f-
maternal nutrition 31
during pregnancy

discusses the
importance of H8FH-IIe-f-
newborn screening, 32
and the APGAR scoring
system for newborns
explains the
importance of prenatal H8FH-IIe-f-
Week 5 to 33
care and post-natal
Week 6
care
*discusses the
essential newborn H8FH-IIe-f-
34
protocol (Unang
Yakap) and advantages H8FH-IIe-f-
of breastfeeding for 35
both mother and child
recognizes the
importance of
H8FH-IIe-f-
immunization in 36
protecting children’s
health
analyzes the
importance of H8FH-IIg-
responsible h-37
parenthood
*explains the effects of H8FH-IIg-
h-38
rapid population
growth and family size H8FH-IIg-
on health of the nation h-40
Week 7 to
examines the
Week 8
important roles and
H8FH-IIg-
responsibilities of h-39
parents in child rearing
and care
enumerates modern
family planning H8FH-Iig-
methods (natural and h-41
artificial)
*
Grade Level: 9
Subject: Health

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards Learning Competencies Code
2nd demonstrates shares describes the drug
Quarter understandin responsibility scenario in the Week 1 H9S-IIa-14
g of the with Philippines
dangers of community discusses risk and
substance use members protective factors in
H9S-IIb-16
and abuse on through substance use, and
the individual, participation abuse
Week 2
family and in collective analyzes situations for
community action to the use and non-use of
H9S-IIb-17
prevent and psychoactive
control substances
substance use identifies the types of
and abuse drugs/substances of Week 3 H9S-IIc-18
abuse
corrects myths and
misconceptions about
H9S-IId-19
substance use and
abuse Week 4
recognizes warning
signs of substance use H9S-IId-20
and abuse
*discusses the harmful
short- and long-term H9S-IId-20
effects of substance
use and abuse on the H9S-IIe-f-
individual, family, 21
school, and community
explains the health,
socio-cultural,
Week 5 to
psychological, legal,
Week 6 H9S-IIe-f-
and economic 22
dimensions of
substance use and
abuse
discusses strategies in
the prevention and H9S-IIe-f-
control of substance 23
use and abuse
applies decision-making
and resistance skills to H9S-IIg-h-
prevent substance use 24
and abuse Week 7 to
suggests healthy Week 8
alternatives to H9S-IIg-h-
substance use and 25
abuse
Grade Level: 10
Subject: Health

Quarte Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12 CG

r Standards Standards Learning Competencies Code
2nd demonstrates consistently discusses the existing H10HC-IIa-
Week 1 1
Quarter understanding demonstrates health related laws
of current critical explains the
health trends, thinking skills significance of the
H10HC-IIb-
issues and in exploring existing health related 2
concerns in local, regional laws in safeguarding
Week 2 to
the local, and national people’s health
Week 3
regional, and health trends, critically analyzes the
national, levels issues, and impact of current H10HC-IIc-
concerns health trends, issues, d-4
and concerns
recommends ways of
Week 4 to H10HC-IIe-
managing health issues, g-5
Week 5
trends and concerns