Development and Validation of Localized Literature-Based Supplementary Materials in English 7

This study developed and validated Echoes of Iriga: A Localized Literature-Based Supplementary Material in English 7 for Grade 7 learners of San Juan Integrated School, Iriga City, School Year 2025–2026. It addressed the need for culturally relevant, context-based, and learner-centered instructional resources that connect English learning with Irigueño heritage, community experiences, and local identity. The study was anchored on Culturally Responsive Teaching Theory, Schema Theory, Language and