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FORM FIVE YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK 2016

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

2: PEOPLE: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS


18-29 JAN 2016 (2 weeks)

1 : PEO
OPLE: REACH FOR THE STARS
4-15 JAN 2016 (2 weeks)

ARTICLE 1
Article for a school magazine on
How to be a good friend
Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1 (level 1)
iv) Ask question and respond
1.1 (level 2)
b) Participate in a conversation

INFORMAL LETTER 1
Advice on spending money

Language for Interpersonal Use

1.2 (level 1)
ii) Ask one to think about
something
1.2 (level 2)
b) Participate in a conversation

DESCRIPTIVE 1
(Person)
Describe about a person who has
worked hard to succeed in life
Language for Informational Use
2.2.A (level 1)

ii)Listen to a description: recall


important details,
iii)answer questions to demonstrate
understanding
2.2.B (level 1)
iii) scan for details
vi) Use the dictionary
2.2 B (level 2)
xi) Predict outcomes
ix) List important details,
viii) Identify main ideas.
EXPOSITORY 1
Good things come to those who
wait
Language for Informational Use

2.2.A (level 1)
i) recall what it is about
2.2.B (level 1)
iii) scan for details,
iv) follow the sequence of ideas
2.2 B (level 2)
viii) Identify main ideas
2.2 B (level 3)
xviii) Make inferences
xix) draw conclusions.

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

COMP
REHEN
SION
&SUM
MARY

GRAM
MAR

INFOTRANS
FER

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*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

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handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

POEM: POISON TREE


Tenses
Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 1)
ii) Find out the meanings of
words
3.1 (level 2)
vii) Predict what might happen
next

HOTS
REMEMBERING
recite a poem
UNDERSTAND
prepare a chart to show
ones character
APPLYING
make a scrapbook
ANALYSING
write a biography
EVALUATING
prepare a list to judge
CREATING
design a magazine
cover

NOVEL: VIDEO

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 2)
vi) Describe Setting

CROSS COUNTRY RACE (22 JANUARY 2016, FRIDAY)


ANNUAL SPORTS DAY (28-29 JANUARY 2016, THURSDAY-FRIDAY)

HOTS
REMEMBERING
make a facts chart
UNDERSTAND
illustrate idea in a poster
APPLYING
take collection of photos to
demonstrate point
ANALYSING
prepare a report
EVALUATING
form a panel to discuss
CREATING
write a commercial

3: ENVIR
ENVIRONMENT: POISONS IN THE AIR
1-5 FEB 2016 (1 week)
4: PEOPLE: EVERDYD6Y HEORES
22 FEB 11 MAR 2016 (3 weeks)

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

FORMAL LETTER 1
Complaint on recreational
park
Language for Interpersonal Use
1.2 (level 1)
i) Ask about ones health
1.2 (level 2)
v) Participate in a conversation
1.1 (level 3)
viii) Give an opinion on an
account heard

NARRATIVE 1
Write about a fisherman begin
with The wind blew strongly,
out at sea
Language for Informational Use
2.2 (e) predict outcomes
2.2 A (level 1)
iv) note important details
2.2 B (level 1)
i) state type of text;
ii) skim for gist of text.
v) highlight key words and
phrases.
2. 2 B (level 2)
ix) List important details
2. 2 B (level 3)
xviii) Make inferences
xii) Identify cause and effect

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

INFOTRANSF
ER

Rotating
Handouts

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

LITERATURE

GRAMM
AR

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

NOVEL : SUMMARY

Language for Aesthetic Use


3.1 (level 2)
vi) describe characters and write
about it

HOTS
REMEMBERING
make timeline of events
UNDERSTAND
cut out pictures of
flood/unmaintained park
APPLYING
make a scrapbook of
ANALYSING
prepare a report
EVALUATING
conduct a debate
CREATING
invent a cleaning
machine

CHINESE NEW YEAR (8 12 FEBRUARY 2016) 1 WEEK


TEST 1(15-19 FEBRUARY 2016) 1 WEEK
NARRATIVE 2
Write about how thankful you were to
your neighbour, end with ..no words
could describe how grateful I was.
Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1 (level 1)
ii) Relate a personal experience
1.1 (level 3)
viii) Give an opinion on an
account heard
1.2 (level 2)
v) Participate in a conversation

POEM: WHAT HAPPENED TO


LULU?

Language for Informational Use

2.3 (e) expand notes


2.2.A (level 1)
ii) Listen and recall important
details
2.2 B (level 1)
iii) scan for details
2.2 B (level 1)
vii) identify main ideas,
ix) List important details,

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 2)
vi) describe characters and write
about it

UNIFORM UNIT DAY(12 MAR 2016)


MID TERM 1 HOLIDAY (14-18 MARCH 2016) 1 WEEK

HOTS
REMEMBERING
list information
UNDERSTAND
fill in bubble speech of
comic strip
APPLYING
dress a doll in a hero
costume
ANALYSING
write a biography
EVALUATING
present & convince
others
CREATING
create a gift box

5: P
PEOPLE : INTERESTING CAREERS
21 MAR 1 APR 2016 (2 weeks)
2
6: SOCIAL ISSUES: SPOILT FOR CHOICE
4 14 APR 2016 (2 weeks)

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

ARGUMENTATIVE 1
Does wealth guarantee good life?

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*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

INFOTRANSF
ER

Handouts

LITERATURE

GRAMM
AR

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

NOVEL: IMPORTANT INCIDENT 1-5


Adj &
Adv

Language for Interpersonal Use

Language for Informational Use

1.1 (level 2)
vii) Read a topic of current
interest and exchange ideas
1.1 (level 3)
viii) give opinions on an article read
1.2 (level 2)
v) Participate in a
conversation

FORMAL LETTER 2
To the principal to ask permission
to go camping
Language for Interpersonal Use

2.2.A (level 1)
ii) recall important details,
2.2.B (level 1)
Read job descriptions:
iii) scan for details,
vi) use the dictionary
2.2 B (level 2)
viii) identify main ideas
ix) List important details,
2.3 (level 1)
i) present information in the form of a
table and a chart
2.3 (level 3)
xiii) Making inferences
PROVERB 1
A friend in need is a friend indeed
Language for Informational Use

1.2 (level 1) (ii) Ask one to decide on 2.2.A (level 1)


Listen to a radio talk:
something
ii) recall important details
1. 2 (level 3) (v) Participate in a
2.2.B (level 1)
conversation
-Read advertisements:
1.3 (level 1) (i) Make enquiries;
iii) scan for details,
identify similar products
2.2 B (level 2)
1.3 (level 2) (ii) Compare and
ix) List important details,
contrast and decide on a choice.
2.2 B (level 3)
1.3 (level 2) (iii) Confirm the
xiii) Making inferences
service/ product and place an
order for it orally and in writing.
1.3 (level 3) (iv) Express
satisfaction and offer thanks

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 1)
iii) Retell the story in ones own
words
3.1 (level 2)
v) Narrate the sequence of
events

HOTS
REMEMBERING
make a chart of jobs
UNDERSTAND
retell story in own words
APPLYING
design marketing
strategy
ANALYSING
design a questionnaire
for class about careers
EVALUATING
class-presentation on
results
CREATING
design a record cover

NOVEL: IMPORTANT INCIDENT 610


Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1(level 2)
ix) Relate events and values to ones
life

WACANA KEBITARAAN MODAL INSAN (15 APRIL 2016, FRIDAY)

HOTS
REMEMBERING
list interesting places
(find through google)
UNDERSTAND
explaining best choice
APPLYING
create a diagram
ANALYSING
compare places of
interest
EVALUATING
agree/disagree with
reason
CREATING
create a brochure

7: ENVIR
ENVIRONMENTS: LOOMING DISASTERS
18 29 APR 2016 (2 weeks)

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

INFORMAL LETTER 2
To a friend, sharing about a 3-day
outdoor camp

EXPOSITORY 2
What can we do to save the
environment

Language for Interpersonal Use

Language for Informational Use

1.1 (level 1)
ii) Relate personal
experiences.
1.1 (level 1)
v) Participate in a
conversation
1.1 (level 2)
vii)Read a topic of interest and
exchange ideas
viii)Give opinions on accounts heard

2.2.A (level 1)
ii)recall important details,
iii)answer a variety of questions
to demonstrate understanding
2.2 A (level 2)
vii) Identify different points of view
2.2.B (level 1)
Read a newspaper article (editorial):
iii) scan for details
2.2 B (level 2)
vii) identify main ideas,
ix) List important details,
2.2 B (level 3)
xii)identify cause,
xiii)Make inferences,
xvi) draw conclusions,
2.3 (e) Expand notes

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

GRAMM
AR

INFOTRANSF
ER

Rotating
Handouts

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

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handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

POEM: THE LIVING PHOTOGRAPH


Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 3)
x) Discuss the themes

HOTS
REMEMBERING
recall own experience
in outdoor camp
UNDERSTAND
summarize experience
APPLYING
construct a model of
flood
ANALYSING
construct a graph
EVALUATING
panel discussion on
expected disasters
CREATING
write feelings in relation
to earths current condition

SEMESTER 1 EXAM (3 16 MAY 2016) 2 WEEKS

8: HEALTH: UP IN SMOKE
17 27 MAY 2016 (1 weeks)

REPORT 1
To the principal about health and
safety
Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1 (level 2)
v) Participate in a
conversation
1.1 (level 3)
viii) Give opinions on accounts heard
1.2 (level 1)
ii) Persuade someone not to do
something

NOVEL: IMPORTANT INCIDENT 1115

Language for Informational Use

2.2.A (level 1)
Listen to information in a letter
ii) recall important details,
2.2.B (level 1)
-Read the text of a talk:
iii) scan for details
2.2 B (level 2)
ix) List important details,
2.2 B (level 3)
xii)identify cause,
xiii)Make inferences,
xvi) draw conclusions,
2.3 (i) present information in the
form of a table and a chart.

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 3)
x) discuss the message of the
poem
3.2 (level 3)
iii) Present a poem in a different
genre,

SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAY (30 MAY 12 JUNE 2016) 2 WEEKS

Reported
Speech &
Phrasal
verbs

HOTS
REMEMBERING
make a chart of
smoking facts
UNDERSTAND
draw a picture of the life
APPLYING
present how to take care
of oneself
ANALYSING
make a flow chart of
safety measures
EVALUATING
peer evaluation
CREATING
make a commercial of
TAKNAK campaign

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

13 24 JUN 2016 (2 weeks)

10: SI: TIME ON YOUR HANDS


27 JUN 8 JULY 2016 (2 weeks)

9:S&T: WHAT A WASTE?

SPEECH 1
What ordinary people can do to
conserve natural resources

Language for Interpersonal Use

DESCRIPTIVE 2
(Event)
Describe what makes you happy and
explain why
Language for Informational Use

Language for Aesthetic Use

2.2.A (level 1)
ii) recall important details
2.2.B (level 1)
ii) scan for details
2.2 B (level 2)
ix) List important details,
identify main ideas
2.2 B (level 3)
xi) Predict outcomes with reason
xiii) make inferences
2.3 (i) Present information in the
form of charts and tables

REPORT 2
To the principal, students lack of
interest in sports

NARRATIVE 3
Write about someone who took a big
POEM: CHARGE OF THE
risk begin with Everybody said that the LIGHT BRIGADE
plan would never work. It was far too
risky..

1.2 (level 2)
ii) Participate in a conversation
vi) Make a decision based on
agreement of all members of a group

Language for Informational Use

2.2.A (level 1)
Listen to a discussion:
ii) recall important details
2.2 A (level 2)
vii) different points of view
2.2.B (level 2)
Read a travel brochure
viii) Identify main ideas,
2.3 (c) Respond to questions orally

GRAMM
AR

INFOTRANSF
ER

NOVEL: IMPORTANT
INCIDENT 16-20

1.1(level 1)
iv) Ask question politely and
respond politely
1.2 (level 1)
iv) ask about satisfaction and
express dissatisfaction

Language for Interpersonal Use

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

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LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

3.1(level 3)
xii) Understand the Figurative
language of a text: simile, metaphor,
personification

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 2)
ix) Relate events, characters and
values to ones life
3.1 (level 3)
xi) Give ones opinion of a story

EID AL-FITR HOLIDAY (4 10 JULY 2016) 1 WEEK

HOTS
REMEMBERING
define waste
management
UNDERSTAND
explain the '3R concept
APPLYING
make rules to make
school implement 3R
ANALYSING
categorise
EVALUATING
defend 3R concept
CREATING
invent a 3R machine

HOTS
REMEMBERING
memorise importance
of time management
UNDERSTAND
discuss importance of
physical activities
APPLYING
solve 'boredom
problem
ANALYSING
compare types of sports
EVALUATING
peer-evaluate each
others fitness
CREATING
plan daily schedule

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

12: HEALTH: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION


25 JULY 5 AUG 2016 (2 week)

11: SI : ON THE ROAD


11 22 JULY 2016 (2 weekS)

REFLECTIVE 1
What I will miss most after leaving
school
Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1(level 1)
iv) Ask and respond to
questions politely
1.1 (b) (level 2)
Participate in a conversation

Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1(level 1)
i) Introduce oneself to a friendly
stranger and initiate a conversation.
1.1 (level 2)
v) Participate in a
conversation

NOVEL: IMPORTANT INCIDENT 2024

Language for Informational Use

2.1 (level 2, 3)
iii) Interview people to get
more information
2.2.A (level 1)
Listen to a description of an incident:
ii) recall important details
2.2.B (level 1)
Read an article:
iii) scan for details
2.2 B (level 2)
ix) List important details,
vii) identify main ideas
2.2 B (level 3)
xiii)Make inferences
xiv)Draw conclusions
xvi) compare and contrast data
from a table,
NARRATIVE 4
Write a story about a teenager end
with He heaved a sigh of relief as he
finally saw a light from a torch. He
knew that he would be saved

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.2 (level 2)
ii) Retell a story from another
characters point of view

INFOTRANSF
ER

Sentence
structures
& SVA

HOTS
REMEMBERING
locate best places to go
on a trip to
UNDERSTAND
explain precautions to
take when travelling
APPLYING
create bubble map
ANALYSING
examine a scam done
to tourists
EVALUATING
make a booklet
CREATING
write about feelings

NOVEL (DRILLINGS)

Language for Informational Use

2.2.A (level 1)
ii) recall important details
2.2.B (level 1)
iii) scan for details.
2.2 B (level 2)
vii) identify main ideas
ix) List important details
2.2 B (level 3)
xiii) Make inferences.

GRAMM
AR

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LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 2)
vi) Describe a character and write a
paragraph or two about the person.
3.2 (Level 1)
i) Dramatize a section of a text and
role play characters
3. 2 (level 3)
iv) Compose a simple
dialogue

SPM TRIAL 1 (8 19 AUGUST 2016) 2 WEEKS

HOTS
REMEMBERING
recall steps on how to
prevent a sickness
UNDERSTAND
paraphrase Dengue
announcement
APPLYING
make a poster for any
preventive method of any
sickness
ANALYSING
devise a play
EVALUATING
convince others
CREATING
create pamphlets

13 ; SI: THE POWER OF ONE


22 AUG 9 SEPT 2016 (2 weeks)
14: S&T: HANDLE WITH CARE
19 SEPT 7 0CT 2016 (2 weeks)

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

SPEECH 2
Farewell speech to a favourite English
teacher who is retiring

Language for Interpersonal Use

EXPOSITORY 3
Why is having good neighbours
important

Language for Informational Use

1.1(level 1)
iii)Keep a record of events
iv)Ask questions politely and
respond politely
1.1 (level 2)
v) Participate in conversation.

2.1 (iii) Interview others to get


more information.
2.2.A (level 1)
ii) recall important details.
2.2.B (level 1)
iii) scan for details
iv) follow sequence of ideas,
2.2 B (level 2)
vii) identify main ideas,

ARTICLE 2
To school magazine on how to
ensure safety in the neighbourhood

PROVERB 2
Honesty is the best policy

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

GRAMM
AR

INFO
TRA
N
S
F
E
R

Rotating
Handout
s

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handout
s

DIRECTED WRITING

POEM (ALL)
Logical &
Sequence
Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 1)
i) Recite a poem
3.1 (level 3)
xii) Understand figurative language
of the text: image and imagery.
3.2 (level 3)
iv) Compose a simple poem

HOTS
REMEMBERING
write a list of info
UNDERSTAND
paraphrase info about it
APPLYING
draw bubble map of it
ANALYSING
compare and contrast
the good and bad
neighbour
EVALUATING
conduct a debate
CREATING
write about feelings

NOVEL (DRILLINGS)
Conj& Prep

Language for Interpersonal Use

Language for Informational Use

1.1(level 2)
v) Participate in a
conversation.
1.2 (level 1)
iv) Ask about satisfaction and
express dissatisfaction.
1.3 (level 3)
(iv) Express satisfaction and offer
thanks about the service orally

2.2.A (level 1)
ii)recall important details,
iii)answer a variety of questions to
demonstrate understanding.
2.2.B (level 1)
iii) scan for details
iv) follow sequence of ideas
2.2 B (level 2)
viii) identify main ideas,
ix) List details
xiii) Make inferences
xvi) Draw conclusion
2.3 (e) Expand notes

Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 2)
v) Narrate the sequence of
events

COCURICULUM DAY (27 AUGUST 2016) / NATIONAL DAY (31 AUGUST 2016)
MID SEMESTER 2 HOLIDAY (10-18 SEPTEMBER 2016) 1 WEEK
EID AL-ADHA HOLIDAY (12 SEPT 2016) / MALAYSIA DAY (16 SEPT 2016)
SPM TRIAL 2 (26 SEPTEMBER 7 OCTOBER 2016)

HOTS
REMEMBERING
identify kinds of waste
UNDERSTAND
gather info about
waste management
APPLYING
find the best method
ANALYSING
devise a play
EVALUATING
form a panel to discuss
views
CREATING
design a book cover

*Jigsaw writing
*peer-editing/error-identification
*RAINBOW technique
*SEE technique
*WH-questions

*Narrative booklet
*The Hill
*sequence-connecters
*Sentence Structures
*different Lead Types

*POEM question bank


*mastering-group
*PPT presentations
*Comics & graphic aids
*matching exercises

15: S&T: GREEN SOLUTION


12 23 OCT 2016 (2 weeks)

REPORT 3
A report on the health issues of a
village near your school
Language for Interpersonal Use

1.1(level 1)
v) Participate in a conversation

DESCRIPTIVE 3
(Place)
Describe the scene in a crowded
shopping mall
Language for Informational Use

2.2.A (level 1)
ii) recall important details,
2.2.B (level 1)
iii)scan for details
iv)follow sequence of ideas
2.2 B (level 2)
viii)identify main ideas,
ix)List details
xi) predict outcomes with reason
xiii) Make inferences
xvi) Draw conclusion

COMPR
EHENSI
ON
&SUMM
ARY

GRAMM
AR

INFOTRANSF
ER

Rotating
Handouts

LITERATURE

Module

CONTINUOUS WRITING

Rotating
handouts

DIRECTED WRITING

NOVEL (DRILLINGS)
Punct &
Modals
Language for Aesthetic Use

3.1 (level 1) (iii) Retell a poem or


story in ones own words.
3.1 (level 2)
(v) Narrate the sequence of events.
vii) Make predictions as to what
might happen next.
3.1 (level 3)
xi) Give ones opinion of a story.
3.2 (level 3)
iii)Present the text in another genre.
iv)Compose a simple poem.

REVISION (24 OCTOBER 4 NOVEMBER 2016)


SPM EXAMINATION - NOVEMBER 2016

HOTS
REMEMBERING
find info on government
green initiative
UNDERSTAND
explain in own words
APPLYING
carry out the initiative
ANALYSING
prepare a report
EVALUATING
Form a panel to discuss
views
CREATING
make a brochure

EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS

1. Thinking Skill
2. Learning How to
learn skills
3. ICT skills
4. Values &
citizenship
5. Multiple
Intelligences
6. Preparation for
the real world

Grammar

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

TENSES
ADJECTIVES
Reported Speech
Passive Voice
Phrasal Verbs
Sentence
Structures
ADVERBS
Subject-Verb
Agreement
Logical & Sequence
Connectors
Conjunctions
Preposition of
Directions
Punctuation
Modals

Vocabulary

1. Word association
2. Words from other
languages
3. Collocations
4. Prefix & Suffix
5. Noun VS Verb
confusion
6. Substitute one word
for many
7. Compound words
8. Homographs
9. Thesaurus skill
10. Idioms
11. Words to categorize
many things
12. Collective nouns

MORAL VALUES
Trustworthiness
Be honest Dont deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable do what you say youll do Have the
courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Be loyal stand by your family, friends,
and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule Be tolerant and accepting of differences Use
good manners, not bad language Be considerate of the feelings of others Dont threaten, hit or
hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do Plan ahead Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best
Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act consider the consequences Be
accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes Set a good example for others
Fairness
Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open-minded; listen to others Dont take advantage
of others Dont blame others carelessly Treat all people fairly
Caring
Be kind Be compassionate and show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people
in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better Cooperate Get involved in community
affairs Stay informed; vote Be a good neighbor Obey laws and rules Respect authority
Protect the environment Volunteer

HOTS : possible activities and outcomes & assessment

Remembering

Make a list of the main events of the story.


Make a time line of events.
Make a facts chart.
Write a list of any pieces of information you
can remember.
Make a chart showing
Make an acrostic.
Recite a poem

What happened after...?


How many...?
What is...?
Who was it that...?
Can you name ...?
Find the meaning of
Describe what happened
after
Who spoke to...?
Which is true or false...?

Analyzing

Understanding

Cut out, or draw pictures to show a


particular event.
Illustrate what you think the main idea may
have been.
Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence
of events.
Write and perform a play based on the
story.
Retell the story in your own words.
Write a summary report of the event
Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the
sequence of events.
Make a coloring book.

Can you write in your own


words?
How would you explain?
Can you write a brief
outline...?
What do you think could
have happened next...?
Who do you think...?
What was the main idea...?
Can you clarify?
Can you illustrate?
Does everyone act in the
way that .. does?

Evaluating

Applying

Construct a model to demonstrate how


something works
Make a diorama to illustrate an event
Make a scrapbook about the areas of study.
Make a papier-mache map / clay model to
include relevant information about an event.
Take a collection of photographs to
demonstrate a particular point.
Make up a puzzle or a game about the
topic.
Write a textbook about this topic for others.
Dress a doll in national costume.
Make a clay model.
Design a marketing strategy for a product

Do you know of another


instance where?
Can you group by
characteristics such as?
Which factors would you
change if?
What questions would you
ask of?
From the information given,
can you develop a set of
instructions about?

Creating

Design a questionnaire to gather


information.
Write a commercial to sell a new
product
Make a flow chart to show the
critical stages.
Construct a graph to illustrate
selected information.
Make a family tree showing
relationships.
Devise a play about the study area.
Write a biography of a person
studied.
Prepare a report about the area of
study.
Conduct an investigation to
produce information to support a
view.
Prepare a list of criteria to judge
Conduct a debate about an issue of
special interest.
Make a booklet about things you
see as important.
Convince others.
Form a panel to discuss views.
Write a letter to. ..advising on
changes needed.
Write a half-yearly report.
Prepare a case to present your
view about...

Which events could not have


happened?
If. ..happened, what might the
ending have been?
How is...similar to...?
What do you see as other
possible outcomes?
Why did...changes occur?
Can you explain what must have
happened when...?
What are some or the problems
Can you distinguish between...?
What were some of the motives
behind..?
What was the turning point?
What was the problem with...?

Invent a machine to do a specific


task.
Design a
Create a new product. Give it a
name and plan a marketing
campaign.
Write about your feelings in relation
to...
Write a TV show play, puppet
show, role play, song or pantomime
about..
Design a record, book or magazine
cover for...
Sell an idea
Devise a way to...
Make up a new language and use it
in an example.

Can you design a...to...?


Can you see a possible solution?
If you had access to all
resources, how would you deal
with...?
Why don't you devise your own
way to...?
What would happen if ...?
How many ways can you...?
Can you create new and unusual
uses for...?
Can you develop a proposal
which would...?

Is there a better solution to...?


Can you defend your position
about...?
Do you think...is a good or bad
thing?
How would you have handled...?
What changes to.. would you
recommend?
Do you believe...?
How effective are. ..?
What are the consequences..?
What influence will....have on our
lives?
What are the pros and cons of..?
Why is ....of value?
What are the alternatives?
Who will gain & who will lose?

ANALYSIS OF PAST YEAR QUESTIONS


DIRECTED WRITING
YEAR
ARTICLE
2000
2001
2002
2003

REPORT

SPEECH

INFORMAL LETTER
to mother, to ask for money to buy birthday
gift for your brother

how to cope with stress


about Road Safety
to teacherstate choice of class on
trip after end-yearexam
to principalmatters in school which
could be improved

2004

letter to a friend telling about a 3-day outdoor


activitycamp
letter to a friend on why s/he would make a
good Head Prefect

2005
2006
a recommendation of
science referencebook

2007
2008

to school magazinean article about


a friend
to the principalstudents lack of
interest in sports

2009

benefits of National Service Programme

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014

FORMALLETTER

how to manage a sprained


ankle
advice on spending money
complaint on recreational park
for school maghow to ensure safety
in neighbourhoodposter: Crime
Prevention

2015

Farewell speech to a favourite


English teacher

CONTINUOUS WRITING
YEAR
2000

DESCRIPTIVE
things I like about my life

2001
2002

2003

how you spend a free day when


the weather was verybad
a favourite teacher who had a
great influence on you
A day you wished had never
happened

2005

Describe a festival celebrated


in your area
biggest challenge in your life

2006

enjoyableweekend

2004

EXPOSITORY
Life in Malaysia in the
millennium

REFLECTIVE
if you were able to choose a time in
history that you could visit, what
time would it be and why?
how do you think the media has
influenced you and your family?
how I can help to make the world a
betterplace
You have been given a chance to
visit a country of your choice.
Which country would you choose
andwhy?

how we can promote


tourism in Malaysia
How to keep oneself
healthy
How tv help students
studies

An invention you cannot live


without
My IdealSchool
given a chance to be anybody, who
would you want to be and why?
changes in ones life one wants to
see in 10 years

ARGUMENTATIVE
more land should be used for
agriculture than for industry

NARRATIVE

OPEN
MyHero

the legal age for driving should


be increased from 17 to 19.
good results ins chool do not
guarantee success in the
future. Youropinion?

a story about an old man returning


to his home he left many years ago
beginning: itit really you? Where
have you been all these years?

large families make


happy families
colours

Write a story that ends with: If only I


had listened to his/her advice

friends

Write a story ending with: Wehad


never laughed so much in our lives.
title: AnUnexpected Visitor

clothes

ending: Ifonly I had been more


careful, that wouldnt have happened.

Food

Music

2007

Describe an embarrassing
experience in yourlife

My earlyyears

2008

Write about a person who has


worked hard to succeed in life.

My future husband orwife

2009

Describe an unforgettable
incident that you saw on your
way home from school
Describe the most popular
student in your school

My favourite day of the week

Teenagers today are only


interested in
entertainment. Do you
agree?
Examinations good or bad?

Write a story beginning with: Kim was


nervous when the dooropened

tomorrow

Write a story ending with: NowI


realize the value of a true friend.

stars

Write a story ending with: ...Wesaid


our goodbyes and went our
separate ways.
Write a story beginning with: Ithad
been raining all day...

beauty

Write a story that ends with: "...They


looked at each other and
smiled meaningfully."
beginning with Theteacher walked
into the classroom. It was the first
period
story about being alone
Ending with andI became a better
person
about a fishermanbegin the wind
blew strongly. Out at sea,

peace

2011

A famous person you admire

Thebest things in life


arefree

School children should not


have long holidays. Do you
agree?
TheInternet is mostly a good
thing. Do you agree? Support
youropinion.
Should school students have
part-time jobs? - Discuss

2012

Describe an outing with your


friends

Saving money for the


future

Should parents give children


morefreedom?

Truly Malaysian.
Describe what this
means to you.
Why areanimals
important to
human beings

is tuition necessary?

2010

2013
2014

2015

*an important family


celebrationhow you feel
aboutit
*a friend in need is a friend
indeedhow a friend helped in
a difficult time
What makes you happy and
why

what can we do to save


theenvironment

Why is having good


neighbours
important?

teenagers today lack freedom

Honesty is the best policy an


experience when this was true for you

Social networking caused a lot


of problems. How far do you
agree?

About someone you know who took a


big risk and had a good result beginEverybody said that the plan would
never work. It was far too risky.

NOVEL ESSAY QUESTIONS

YEAR
2005
2006

2014

QUESTION
Love is important in a family. How is this shown in the novel you have read? Support your answer with close reference to the text.
The writer describes the main character as a very determined person., write about:

Some instances that shows the character determination

How the determination affects his/her family


Itis important to have a person you look up to in your life.
From the novel that you have read, write about one character that you look up to. Give reasons why you choose him/her.

Describe what happens at the end of the novel

Explain why you find the ending either happy or sad


Using the details from the novel that you have studied, write about a difficult decision made by one of the characters.
With close reference to the text, do you think this was the right decision?
Based on the novel that you have read, write about an important incident that you remember. Give reasons why you remember the incident.
Which part of the story do you like most? Give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.
Based on the novel you have studied, write about an event that makes you angry.
With close reference to the text, give reasons why the event makes you feel this
way.
Write about an important decision made by one of the characters.
With close reference to the text, explain how it affects the other character(s).
*a character that went through a struggle to better his/her life

2015

one character who you think is a good role model for teenagers

2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013

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