LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS

WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

1-2

GETTING TO
KNOW YOU

4 JAN
15 JAN

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

3- 4

MALAYSIAN
TAPESTRY

18 JAN
29 JAN

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL USE

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems and
making decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and
articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems and
making decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and
articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(e)
Expanding notes
and outlines
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

DATELINE

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE
FOR
AESTHETIC USE

---

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GRAMMAR

SOUND
SYSTE
M

EDUCATION
AL
EMPHASIS

Tenses :
Simple present.
simple present
continuous,
Simple past,
present
perfect.

Vowels
:
// and
/e/

Express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

Adjectives :
Order before
nouns

Conson
ant
/l/

Express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

Reported
speech

(Notify if
unable to
meet the
dateline)

FIRST MONTHLY TEST ( 2 FEB 6 FEB 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE
5-6
1 FEB
12 FEB

TOPIC/THEME

SCALE THE
HEIGHTS
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and
articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions

2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(e)
Expanding notes
and outlines
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Poem:
In The Midst of
Hardship
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones
own words the
poem heard and
read

GRAMMAR

SOUND
SYSTEM

Passive voice

Vowels :
// and /e/

Nouns as
adjectives

Consonants
// and //

- INTRODUCTION
- LITERARY
DEVICES

Metaphor

Simile

Personafica
tion
Identifying
message/theme

EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS
Express oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

7-8

THE S-FILES

16 FEB
25 FEB

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and
articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
SHORT STORY:
QWERTYUIOP
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones
own words the
story read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a story
such as characters
and setting.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

GRAMMAR

Tenses :
Simple past,
past perfect.
Phrasal verbs

SOUND
SYSTEM
Vowels :
/i:/ and /I/

EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS
Express oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

9 -10
1 MAR
12 MAR

TOPIC/THEM
E
NATURES
GIFT: MY
HOMELAND
THEME :
ENVIRONME
NT

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and
articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
SHORT STORY:
QWERTYUIOP
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones
own words the
poem read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a
poem such as
symbols and
images/imagery.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

GRAMMAR

Word power :
Suffix : -ician
Sentence
structures:
Simple,
compound and
complex

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with
the /I/ sound

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

11

DO WE
NEED DAMS

22 MAR

26 MAR

THEME :
ENVIRONME
NT

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions
1.3(a)
Making enquiries
and ordering goods
and services.
1.3(b)
Making complaints
and responding to
complaints

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
advertisements
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters to
express
unsatisfaction
2.3(e)
Expanding notes
and outlines

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

GRAMMAR

SOUND
SYSTEM

POEM:
HE HAD SUCH
QUIET EYES
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones
own words the
POEM read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a
poem such as
persona and point
of view.
3.1
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

Adverbs to
show degree

Say words with

the /gl/ or /pl/
sound

Adjective +
prepositions

EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS
Express oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

13 - 14

PEOPLE AND
VALUES

5 APR

16 APR

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

GRAMMAR

Drama:
Gulp and Gasp
3.1(b)
Recognising
elements such as
the storyline and
events(in sequence).
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

Prepositions of
direction
Active and
passive voice

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

spr/ and / skr/

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

15

PROFILE OF
PRODUCTS

20 APR

23 APR

THEME :
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOG
Y

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.3(a)
Writing reports
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Short story:
The Fruit Cake
Special
3.1 (a)
Understanding and
telling in one
owns words the
story read.
3.1(b)
Recognising
elements such as
the storyline and
events
(in sequence).

GRAMMAR

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Revision

Words with

Reported and
directed speech

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

The use of the

comma, semicolon and colon

/ and / kl /

16 17
26 APR
6 MAY

MALAYSIAN
INDUSTRIES
THEME :
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOG
Y

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as
reports and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.3(a)
Writing reports
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

Short story:
The Fruit Cake
Special
3.1 (a)
Understanding and
telling in one
owns words the
story read.
3.1(b)
Recognising
elements such as
the storyline and
events (in
sequence).

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

TOPIC/THEM
E

22 -23

SAY YES
TO HEALTHY
LIVING, SAY
NO TO
ADDICTION

21 JUNE

2 JULY

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
SOCIAL
ISSUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems
and making

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)

Adjectives
which function
as nouns

Words with
the /b/ or / f /
sound

Modals
Idiomatic
expressions

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Revision:
The Poems.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

GRAMMAR

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

Word power :
Prefix: bi -

/g/ and / t /

Punctuation

sound

Gerunds

decisions

Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters of
complaint
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

24
5 JULY

9 JULY

TOPIC/THEM
E
MENTAL
HEALTH
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
SOCIAL
ISSUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Revision:
Short Stories
and
Drama
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing
elements in a story
such as characters
and plot of the
story.

GRAMMAR

Word power:
words used to
categorize
things
Collective nouns
Subject-verb
agreement

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

/u:/ and /
sound

and making
decisions

2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
of process
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

THIRD MONTHLY TEST ( 10 AUG 14 AUG 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

25
12 JULY

16 JULY

TOPIC/THEME

OF DOWNS
AND DYLEXIA
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic
of interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans
and arrangements,
solving problems

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main
ideas and details

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Revision:
Short Stories
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing
elements in a story
such as characters
and plot of the
story.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer

GRAMMAR

PREPOSITIONS:
Among,
between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb
agreement

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

/ and /

sound

and making
decisions

2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

is trying to convey.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

26
19 JULY

23 JULY

TOPIC/THEME

THE
INTERNET:
USES AND
ABUSES
THEME :
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic
of interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans
and arrangements,

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Revision:
Poems
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing
elements in a
poem.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer

GRAMMAR

PREPOSITIONS:
Among,
between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb
agreement

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

/ and /

sound

solving problems
and making
decisions

ideas and details

2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

is trying to convey.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
WEEK/
DATE

27
26 JULY

30 JULY

TOPIC/THEME

PEACE
THEME :
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic
of interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE
2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials
in print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)

LANGUAGE CONTENT
LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
Revision:
Drama/Role Play
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing
elements in a story
such as characters
and plot of the
story.

GRAMMAR

PREPOSITIONS:
Among,
between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUCATIONA
L EMPHASIS

Words with

Make
decisions,
express
oneself
accurately.
analyse
information.

/ and /

sound

and arrangements,
solving problems
and making
decisions

Extracting main
ideas and details
2.2(d)
Getting the
meaning in context
2.2(f)
Drawing
conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer
is trying to convey.

agreement