The DepEd has officially rolled out the updated MATATAG Curriculum, 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 set by the new curriculum and the Three-Term School Calendar. In this post, we are providing free and downloadable Grade 8 DLLs for Term 1.
These are carefully crafted to support teachers in managing their lessons efficiently and effectively. Additionally, these downloadable DLLs are based on the new competencies streamlined in the Matatag Curriculum. Our DLL 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. That’s why we are here to help by providing ready-to-use Daily Lesson Logs (DLL) for Grade 8, Term 1. 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?
There 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 to continue in School Year 2026–2027. Furthermore, DepEd has committed to continuously refining the curriculum based on feedback from experts and stakeholders.
Budget of Work (BoW) under Three-Term School Calendar
In School Year 2026–2027, the department will implement a three-term school calendar. This new policy brings several changes, especially in the distribution of competencies across classroom days. Because of this, the Department of Education also included the Budget of Work (BoW) with the current school calendar. The BoW contains a weekly guide of competencies for each term. It helps teachers stay on track with their lessons and discussions. Therefore, we encourage everyone to regularly check the BoW while using our downloadable Daily Lesson Log (DLL).
| Grade 8 Budget of Work (BoW) for Term 1 |
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Download the Grade 8 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) in Term 1 (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 arranged in a weekly format aligned with DepEd’s budget of work.
- WEEK 1: June 8 – 12, 2026
- WEEK 2 (1st Periodical Exam)
Overview of Grade 8 Competencies per Learning Areas in Term 1
The MATATAG Curriculum for Grade 8 introduces several key changes aimed at improving the quality and relevance of education. One of the major shifts is the significant decongestion of content, with over 70% of previous competencies removed. Also, we used the target competencies from the MATATAG Curriculum to craft our DLL.
This means the Daily Lesson Log for Grade 8 you are about to download aligns with the Term 1 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 1
| Subject Area | Content Standards – Learners demonstrate understanding of … | Performance Standards – Learners demonstrate this by … |
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| English | Afro‑Asian literature (including African), various reading styles, prosodic features, organization of oral delivery, and cohesion in parallel structures. | Writing and delivering persuasive speeches with effective prosody, cohesion, stance, and delivery. |
| Mathematics | Patterns & Algebra: factoring polynomials, rational expressions, linear equations/inequalities in two variables, systems of equations/inequalities, and linear functions | Applying algebraic skills to solve and model real‑world problems using equations, inequalities, and functions |
| Araling Panlipunan | Investigation skills: conducting simple inquiries, gathering and analyzing evidence, drawing conclusions, and communicating results about the environment and health | Performance likely involves analyzing historical and cultural trends, comparing local and regional developments |
| Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (Values) | Adolescent health and personal change—understanding physical, emotional, and social development | Explaining changes during adolescence and demonstrating responsible behaviors aligned with personal and community well‑being |
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.
- ARAL Summer Remediation Program 2026
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)