The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the updated MATATAG Curriculum for School Year 2025–2026, changing how teachers plan and deliver lessons. The Daily Lesson Log (DLL) remains a key tool to keep teaching aligned with the new standards. In this post, we’re sharing free, downloadable Grade 8 DLLs for Quarter 3, designed to help teachers manage their lessons easily and effectively. These DLLs follow the streamlined competencies of the K–10 MATATAG Curriculum and are simple to edit, personalize, and use for smoother 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 3. 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 3 (Matatag)
We crafted the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) on this page based on the Matatag Curriculum competencies outlined in the Grade 8 for Quarter 3. These DLLs are organized in a weekly format, aligned with DepEd’s work budget.
- WEEK 1: November 3 – 7, 2025
- WEEK 2: November 10 – 14, 2025
- Week 3 (Currently Crafting)
Overview of Grade 8 Competencies per Learning Areas in Quarter 3
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 3 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 3
| Subject Area | Content Standard (Q3) | Performance Standard (Q3) |
|---|---|---|
| English | The learner demonstrates understanding of Southeast Asian literature as reflective of shared heritage and uses strategies to analyse listening/viewing materials and propaganda techniques. | The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering texts that show effective persuasion and emphasis using appropriate grammatical signals. |
| Mathematics | The learner demonstrates knowledge and understanding of algebraic expressions, linear equations/inequalities, and systems of linear equations in two variables. | By the end of the quarter, the learner solves real‑world problems using systems of linear equations and inequalities and interprets results meaningfully. |
| Science | The learner demonstrates understanding of scientific concepts, cross‑cutting ideas, and real‑world technological applications. | The learner applies scientific inquiry and engineering thinking to design solutions or investigations that address real‑life issues. |
| Araling Panlipunan | The learner demonstrates understanding of historical and cultural forces and their impact on the Philippines and its neighbouring societies. | The learner assesses and communicates social issues using relevant evidence and proposes informed actions for civic responsibility. |
| Filipino | The learner demonstrates understanding of Filipino language, heritage literature, and cultural contexts by using appropriate language features. | The learner uses Filipino to produce coherent and culturally grounded presentations and texts that reflect national identity and values. |
| Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) | The learner demonstrates understanding of ethical values, rights and responsibilities, and their manifestation in personal and communal contexts. | The learner practices values in decision‑making and collaborative activities, showing respect, responsibility, and empathy in everyday situations. |
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)
