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Updated per DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026 (June 4, 2026)

This blog follows the official ILAW format prescribed by DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026. Per Section 23, teachers may still use the old DLL/DLP until the end of Term 1, SY 2026–2027. Read the full DO 16 guide →

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📌 Quick Answer — ILAW Lesson Plan for Grade 8

An ILAW lesson plan for Grade 8 is the official Junior High School lesson plan format under DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026 for SY 2026–2027. It uses four sections — Intentions, Learning Experiences, Assessment, and Ways Forward — replacing the old DLL and DLP for all Grade 8 MATATAG subjects.

📋 ILAW Lesson Plan for Grade 8 — DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026

Updated for SY 2026–2027 · Three-Term Calendar · For Filipino Grade 8 JHS Teachers

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What is the ILAW Format Under DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026?

DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026, issued June 4, 2026, prescribes the ILAW lesson plan template as the official format for all public school teachers — including Grade 8 Junior High School teachers — starting SY 2026–2027. This replaces the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) and Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) from DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016.

Grade 8 is the second year of Junior High School under the MATATAG curriculum. ILAW lesson plans for Grade 8 should emphasize higher-order thinking, subject integration, and learner-centered activities. The Budget of Work for Grade 8 follows the three-term structure — Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3.

The 4 ILAW Sections — Quick Guide

I — Intentions

Learning Competency from the MATATAG Budget of Work, Content and Performance Standards, specific Learning Objectives, and Learner Context — your actual observations of your class including strengths, interests, and barriers to learning.

L — Learning Experiences

Pre-Lesson activity, Flow of activities using the 8 Learning Design Principles, Learning Resources, and Opportunities for Integration with other subjects.

A — Assessment

Formative Assessment tasks with accommodation strategies for learners with special needs and extension tasks for advanced learners.

W — Ways Forward

Extended Learning opportunities outside the classroom and Teacher Reflections after every lesson — what worked, what to improve, what students want to explore next.

ILAW Lesson Plan Sample — Grade 8 Science — Force and Motion

LESSON PLAN — ILAW FORMAT · Science 8
Lesson Title	Force, Motion, and Newton's Laws of Motion
Learning Competency	S8FE-Ia-1: Investigate the relationship between the amount of force applied and the mass of the object to the amount of change in the object's motion.
Learning Objectives	1. Describe Newton's three laws of motion with real-life examples. 2. Solve simple problems involving force, mass, and acceleration. 3. Appreciate how Newton's laws apply to everyday situations.
Learner Context	Grade 8 learners are curious about practical science. Most enjoy hands-on activities. Challenge: difficulty with mathematical formulas. Strength: enthusiasm for group experiments.
Pre-Lesson	Show a short video clip of a car crash test. Ask: Why does the passenger move forward when the car stops suddenly? Allow pair discussion for 3 minutes.
Flow	1. Present Newton's three laws using visual aids and real-life examples (15 min). 2. Group activity: students push objects of different masses and record observations (10 min). 3. Solve 2 problems on the board together (F=ma) (10 min). 4. Class discussion: Where do we see Newton's laws in daily life? (5 min).
Assessment	Exit ticket: Name one real-life example of each of Newton's three laws. Rubric: accuracy (2), completeness (2), clarity (1). Accommodation: struggling learners may draw instead of write.
Ways Forward	Extended Learning: Observe one moving object at home and explain which Newton's law applies. Teacher Reflection: Note which law students found most difficult — revisit next session.
AI Declaration	AI was used to generate the initial draft of this lesson plan. The teacher reviewed, verified, and adapted the content to suit the needs of the learners.

Subjects Covered

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English 8

Reading, writing, oral communication

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Filipino 8

Panitikan, gramatika, pagsulat

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Mathematics 8

Algebra, geometry, patterns

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Science 8

Force, motion, chemistry, biology

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Araling Panlipunan 8

Kasaysayan ng Asya

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EsP 8

Values, pagkamakabayan

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MAPEH 8

Music, Arts, PE, Health

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TLE 8

Technology and livelihood education

💡 Tips for SY 2026–2027

Grade 8 learners respond well to real-world problems — use them in the Flow section
Align objectives to the MATATAG Grade 8 Three-Term Budget of Work
Include the AI Declaration if AI was used to draft the lesson plan (DO No. 3, s. 2026)
Learner Context must reflect real observations about your specific Grade 8 class
Assessment for Grade 8 can include performance tasks, group outputs, and problem-solving activities

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Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the ILAW lesson plan format for Grade 8?

The ILAW lesson plan for Grade 8 is the official DepEd format under DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026. It has four sections: Intentions, Learning Experiences, Assessment, and Ways Forward — covering all Grade 8 JHS subjects under the MATATAG curriculum.

❓ Do Grade 8 teachers still need to submit a DLL?

No. The DLL is replaced by the ILAW format under DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2026. Per Section 23, Grade 8 teachers may still use the old DLL/DLP until the end of Term 1, SY 2026-2027. ILAW is required from Term 2 onward.

❓ Can I use AI to generate a Grade 8 ILAW lesson plan?

Yes. DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2026 allows AI use in lesson planning with an AI Declaration. Our generator creates complete Grade 8 ILAW lesson plans for all subjects instantly.

❓ What subjects does the ILAW format cover for Grade 8?

All Grade 8 MATATAG subjects: English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, Araling Panlipunan, EsP, MAPEH, and TLE.