Here's a clustering of the competencies into 6 clusters, with specific and workable5

objectives, aligned with the terminal competencies:

Terminal Competency 1: Evaluating Literary Texts

● Cluster 1: Analyzing Structural Elements
○ EN8LIT-I-1: Analyze literary texts as expressions of individual or communal
values within:
■ 1. Structural context
■ a. conflict: character vs. character, character vs. society, character vs.
nature/environment, character vs. self
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and classify the types of conflict present in a given
Afro-Asian literary text.
■ Explain how each type of conflict contributes to the
development of the plot and reveals individual or communal
values.
■ Analyze how cultural context influences the portrayal and
resolution of conflict.
■ b. character
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and describe the main characters in an Afro-Asian
literary text.
■ Analyze how characters' actions, motivations, and
relationships reflect individual or communal values.
■ Compare and contrast characters across different Afro-Asian
literary works.
■ c. characterization: plot
■ Objectives:
■ Analyze how character development influences the plot
progression in an Afro-Asian literary text.
■ Evaluate the effectiveness of characterization in conveying the
text's message or theme.
■ Discuss how cultural context shapes characterization and plot.
■ d. linear and flashback: parallel
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and analyze the use of linear, flashback, or parallel plot
structures in Afro-Asian literary texts.
 ■ Explain how different plot structures affect the reader's
understanding of the narrative and its cultural context.
■ Evaluate the author's choice of plot structure in relation to the
text's purpose.
■ e. rhyme and meter
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and analyze the use of rhyme and meter in Afro-Asian
poetry (if applicable).
■ Explain how these elements contribute to the poem's meaning,
tone, and cultural aesthetic.
■ Compare and contrast poetic forms across different Afro-
Asian cultures.
■ f. diction
■ Objectives:
■ Analyze the author's choice of words (diction) in an Afro-Asian
literary text.
■ Explain how diction contributes to the text's tone, style, and
cultural context.
■ Discuss how diction reflects the cultural values and beliefs
expressed in the text.
■ g. tone and mood
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and describe the tone and mood of an Afro-Asian
literary text.
■ Analyze how specific literary devices create tone and mood.
■ Explain how tone and mood contribute to the reader's
understanding of the cultural context and themes.
■ h. style
■ Objectives:
■ Analyze the author's writing style in an Afro-Asian literary text
(e.g., sentence structure, figurative language).
■ Explain how style shapes the reader's experience and conveys
cultural nuances.
■ Compare and contrast the styles of different Afro-Asian
authors.
■ i. patterns and motifs
■ Objectives:
 ■ Identify recurring patterns and motifs in an Afro-Asian literary
text.
■ Analyze the symbolic significance of these patterns and
motifs.
■ Explain how patterns and motifs contribute to the text's overall
meaning and cultural context.
■ j. figures of speech and sound devices
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and analyze the use of figures of speech (e.g.,
metaphor, simile) and sound devices (e.g., alliteration) in Afro-
Asian literary texts.
■ Explain how these devices enhance the text's meaning,
imagery, and cultural expression.
■ Discuss the cultural significance of specific figures of speech
or sound devices.
■ k. point of view and narrative techniques
■ Objectives:
■ Analyze the point of view and narrative techniques used in an
Afro-Asian literary text.
■ Explain how the choice of point of view shapes the reader's
understanding of the story and its cultural perspective.
■ Evaluate the effectiveness of narrative techniques in
conveying cultural values and beliefs.
■ l. organic unity
■ Objectives:
■ Analyze how the various elements of an Afro-Asian literary text
(e.g., plot, character, theme) work together to create a unified
whole.
■ Evaluate the degree to which the text achieves organic unity.
■ Discuss how organic unity contributes to the text's overall
impact and cultural message.
● Cluster 2: Analyzing Contextual Elements
○ EN8LIT-I-1: Analyze literary texts as expressions of individual or communal
values within:
■ 2. biographical context
* Objectives:
* Research the author's life and background, focusing on their cultural
 influences and experiences.
* Analyze how the author's life and context may have shaped the themes,
characters, and events in their Afro-Asian literary work.
* Discuss the relationship between the author's identity and their literary
representations of culture.
■ 3. historical context
* Objectives:
* Research the historical period and events that influenced the creation or
setting of an Afro-Asian literary text.
* Analyze how the text reflects or comments on its historical context.
* Explain how historical events shaped the cultural values and beliefs
expressed in the text.
■ 4. sociocultural context
* Objectives:
* Analyze the social and cultural values, beliefs, and norms represented in
an Afro-Asian literary text.
* Examine how the text portrays different social groups, cultural practices,
or traditions.
* Evaluate the text's treatment of social and cultural issues, and their
relevance to understanding cultural identity.
■ 5. linguistic context: deictic - speaker/narrator and time, speaker/narrator
and place, speaker/narrator, and situation
* Objectives:
* Analyze how language, including deictic elements, is used in an Afro-
Asian literary text to establish setting, character, and cultural context.
* Explain how language choices reflect cultural nuances and perspectives.
* Discuss how language contributes to the reader's understanding of the
cultural situation and the speaker/narrator's role.
● Cluster 3: Analyzing Themes and Values
○ EN8LIT-I-2: Analyze the maxims, universal truths, and philosophies presented
in the literary text as a means of valuing other people and their various
circumstances in life.
■ Objectives:
■ Identify and analyze the maxims, universal truths, and philosophies
expressed in an Afro-Asian literary text.
■ Explain how these ideas relate to the specific cultural context of the
text.
 ■ Discuss how these themes promote understanding, empathy, and
respect for diverse cultural perspectives and human experiences.
■ Evaluate the relevance of these themes to contemporary issues within
and beyond Afro-Asian cultures.
Terminal Competency 2: Publishing an Original Literary Text that Reflects
Culture
● Cluster 4: Planning and Structuring Composition
○ EN8LIT-I-3: Identify one’s meaning and purpose in selecting the type of
literary text for composition.
■ Objectives:
■ Determine the specific purpose for creating an original literary text
(e.g., to express cultural identity, to share a cultural story, to advocate
for a cultural value).
■ Identify the intended audience for the literary text, considering their
cultural background and understanding.
■ Select the most appropriate type of literary text (e.g., poem, short
story, personal narrative) to effectively convey the intended meaning
and cultural message.
○ EN8LIT-I-4: Compose literary texts using appropriate structure.
■ Objectives:
■ Apply knowledge of the structural elements of the chosen literary
form (e.g., traditional poetic structures, narrative structures) in their
original composition.
■ Organize ideas and content in a logical and coherent manner that
reflects the chosen cultural context.
■ Use appropriate transitions and connectives to ensure smooth flow
and enhance the cultural narrative.
● Cluster 5: Revising and Refining
○ EN8LIT-I-5: Revise the literary texts for coherence and cohesion.
■ Objectives:
■ Evaluate an original literary text for coherence and cohesion, ensuring
that it effectively conveys the intended cultural meaning.
■ Use revision strategies to improve the clarity, flow, and organization of
the text, paying attention to cultural nuances and sensitivities.
■ Ensure that the language and structure of the text accurately and
respectfully represent the chosen cultural context.
● Cluster 6: Publication and Reflection
○ EN8LIT-I-6: Publish an original literary text that reflects culture: poem/prose
■ Objectives:
■ Prepare an original literary text for publication, including formatting,
editing, and proofreading, while maintaining cultural authenticity.
■ Select an appropriate medium or platform for publishing the text (e.g.,
school anthology, community event, online platform) to reach the
intended audience.
■ Share the published work with an audience and reflect on how the
text expresses and contributes to their understanding and expansion
of their cultural identity.