1. Pakinggan ang boses ng mga boss SONA 2014 activity for Grade 7 & 8

2. SONA 2014 summary

3. Aquino: we're still on the right track Our national economy is still growing despite all the calamities we experienced last year. The Conditional Cash Transfer (PPPP) Program has helped lessen the country's number of poor families. The TESDA scholarships given to the Filipinos rose to more than 200,000 with a budget of around Php 7000 per scholar.

4. Aquino: we're still on the right track Infrastructure projects doubled and were done faster. Farm to market roads were established to boost economic activity. The controversial DAP was justified as a means to implement needed projects in and help the poor.

5. Projects not yet accomplished

6. Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike bidding by end of 2014 - to prevent constant flooding in Laguna and create new roads from South to Metro Manila Open alternative roads to EDSA - to lessen heavy traffic in EDSA everyday. It is essential in keeping a stable economy Opening of the Palawan Busuanga Airport - better access to Palawan as it asserts itself as a top tourist destination in the country

7. Push Bangsamoro Basic Law - a law that will end the long standing conflict in Muslim Mindanao. Ensure enough supply of power to meet the growing energy demand - as the economy flourishes, the need on electricity and other utilities increases. The country must generate enough electricity to suit everyone 2.606 trillion for 2015 National Budget - budget for next year must be adjusted due to the abolished PDAF and DAP. Government services must be maintained and carefully planned for the Filipino people

8. Instruction This activity will be done in pairs or groups of three (3) members. Each pair will listen to the SONA (via YouTube) or read its text. They will also choose one (1) project from the SONA that has not yet been accomplished by the present government or is in the process of being accomplished by the government. Each pair or group will answer the following questions: Given the SONA point your pair/group chose, what hinders the government in accomplishing the project you chose?

9. Groups will submit a 4 x 6 postcard containing a picture that is very relevant to their chosen unaccomplished project of the President and a slogan that will cover the answer to their guide question. Students will be given time to accomplish these tasks during class. If time is not enough, they can work on this during their free periods.

10. Rubric for evaluation Criteria4321 Content Accuracy All of the required information are present in the brochure and there are some additional information. All of the required information are present in the brochure. Most of the required information are present in the brochure. There is little information present in the brochure. Attractiveness and Organization The formatting is exceptionally attractive and the information presented are well- organized. The formatting is attractive and the information presented are well-organized. The information are well- organized. The formatting and organization of materials are confusing to the reader. Writing Mechanics All of the writing is done in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. Grammar and usage are all correct. Most of the writing is done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. Grammar and usage are typically correct. Some of the writing is done in complete sentences. Some of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. There were some errors in grammar and usage. Most of the writing is not done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are not correct throughout the brochure. There were repeated errors in grammar and usage. Graphics/P hotos The graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. The graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they confuse with the text. The graphics go well with the text but there are too few. The graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Sources There are many citations from a variety of sources accurately listed on the brochure. There are some citations from a variety of sources accurately listed on the brochure. There are a few citations accurately listed on the brochure. Incomplete citations are listed on the brochure.

11. Instruction This will be placed as part of PRODUCT or PERFORMANCE GRADE for Grade 7 and UNDERSTANDING for Grade 8. The prescribed output will be passed to the teacher on or before August 29, 2014. This will be placed as part of PRODUCT or PERFORMANCE GRADE for Grade 7 and UNDERSTANDING for Grade 8. The prescribed output will be passed to the teacher on or before August 29, 2014.