The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially rolled out the updated MATATAG Curriculum for School Year 2025–2026, reshaping how teachers plan and deliver instruction. Thus, the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) remains an essential tool to ensure that teaching is aligned with the new standards. In this post, we are providing free and downloadable Grade 8 DLLs for Quarter 2, carefully crafted to support educators in managing their lessons efficiently and effectively. Additionally, these downloadable DLL is based on the new competencies streamlined in the K-10 Matatag Curriculum. It is easy to navigate and revise for a more personal touch in your lesson planning and classroom management.
The Daily Lesson Log (DLL) is a vital tool for teachers to guide their classroom activities toward the target learning competencies. This quality of the DLL is essential to ensure that classroom interactions align with the Matatag Curriculum Framework. Due to the changes brought by the new curriculum, preparing a DLL has become more challenging, as most teachers are starting from scratch. That’s why we are here to help by providing ready-to-use Daily Lesson Logs (DLL) for Grade 8, Quarter 2. Make sure to read this full article to understand the content, strategies, and competencies used in our DLL.
What’s New in the MATATAG Curriculum for Grade 8?
The are many expected changes in our way of teaching and planning classroom interactions. It is essential to understand the frameworks of the Matatag Curriculum to create effective learning activities. This focuses on foundational learning areas, including literacy, numeracy, values education, and “makabansa” or nationhood. This ensures that learners can master essential concepts without being overwhelmed.
The curriculum integrates 21st-century skills, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and digital literacy. It also places high value on character formation, peace education, and disaster preparedness. The Department of Education reflected this direction in educational competency targets by revising Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao into GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct).
Another notable feature is its inclusive framework, designed to cater to learners with diverse backgrounds and needs, including those from indigenous communities and alternative education systems. The MATATAG Curriculum is being implemented gradually, with Grade 8 scheduled for rollout in School Year 2025–2026. Furthermore, DepEd has committed to continuously refining the curriculum based on feedback from experts and stakeholders.
Download the Grade 8 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) in Quarter 2 (Matatag)
We crafted the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) on this page based on the Matatag Curriculum competencies outlined in the Grade 8 for Quarter 1. These DLLs are organized in a weekly format, aligned with DepEd’s work budget.
- WEEK 1: August 25 – 29, 2025
- WEEK 2: September 1 – 5, 2025
- WEEK 3: September 8 – 12, 2025
- WEEK 4: September 15 – 19, 2025
- WEEK 5: September 22 – 26, 2025
- WEEK 6: September 30 – October 3, 2025
- WEEK 7: October 6 – 10, 2025
- WEEK 8: October 13 – 17, 2025
- 2nd Periodical Test Questionnaire and TOS
Overview of Grade 8 Competencies per Learning Areas in Quarter 2
The MATATAG Curriculum for Grade 8 introduces several key changes designed to enhance the quality and relevance of education. One of the major shifts is the significant decongestion of content, with over 70% of previous competencies removed. Additionally, we utilized the target competencies from the MATATAG Curriculum to develop our DLL. This means the Daily Lesson Log for Grade 8 you are about to download aligns with the Quarter 2 competencies of the MATATAG Curriculum. However, we are unable to list those competencies in detail here due to technical limitations in publishing this page. Instead, we have included the content and performance standards for your guidance.
Content and Performance Standards for Grade 8 in Quarter 2
| Learning Area | Content Standards (Example) | Performance Standards (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Filipino | Explore and interpret Philippine literary forms (epiko, alamat, maikling kuwento). Read and analyze their themes, literary elements, and connection to cultural identity. | Compose creative and structured texts (e.g., narratives) demonstrating grammatical accuracy, thematic depth, and cultural awareness. |
| English | Analyze tone, mood, and point of view in literary and informational texts. | Construct coherent argumentative and expository writings; deliver persuasive oral presentations (speeches, debates) with clarity and fluency. |
| Science | Understand mechanisms of cell division (mitosis, meiosis), basics of genetics, and Earth processes such as plate tectonics. | Conduct experiments; accurately explain biological and geological phenomena; apply scientific inquiry and reasoning. |
| Araling Panlipunan | Examine significant historical developments in Asia and the world, trade systems, and cultural exchanges; understand Philippines’ role. | Critically analyze historical and societal contexts; connect global interactions to Philippine history; articulate insights in written or oral tasks. |
| TLE (EPP) | Introduce digital literacy (basic programming, productivity tools), agricultural practices, industrial arts, and entrepreneurship. | Apply practical competencies in ICT, agriculture, and entrepreneurship through project-based, hands-on tasks; demonstrate problem-solving and innovation. |
| Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao / Values Education | Examine significant historical developments in Asia and the world, trade systems, and cultural exchanges; understand the Philippines’ role. | Focus on respect, dignity, responsibility, and ethical decision-making in real-life contexts. |
Related Teaching Resources
To fully support you, we’ve included links to additional teaching resources below. We’d love to hear from you—feel free to message us at ict@alapan1es.com.
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Weekly Home Learning Plan (WHLP)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)
