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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by a. taking part in conversations and discussions. d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by a. carrying out a variety of language functions. b. discussing plans and arrangements in solving problems & making decisions. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming & scanning for specific information & ideas.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties. Level 2 vi. Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group. vii. Read topics of current interest and exchange ideas. Processing texts read by Level 1 ii. Skimming for gist. iii. Scanning for details. vi. Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words. Level 1 i. Sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties. Level 1 i. Disagreeing politely. ii. Offering advice. iii. Expressing concern. iv. Persuading someone to do something
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR Language forms and functions SOUND SYSTEM Vowel sounds /i/ /i:/ VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills
ACTIVITIES
Writing & talking
about wedding customs & rituals. Comparing & contrasting wedding customs. Problem solving and decision making. Reading a variety of texts. Scanning for details by ticking true or false statements. Finding meaning of words using contextual clues.
Looking Up Lifestyles
1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by c. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by a. carrying out a variety of language functions.
2.0 Informational
WEEK
THEME/TOPIC
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.3 Present information by a. explaining. f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal 2.0 Informational
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR Subject-verb agreement Adjectives and nouns SOUND SYSTEM Words from foreign languages
ACTIVITIES
Completing a
conversation. cards.
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.
3.0 Aesthetic
Level 1 i. Reciting poems with feelings and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm. Level 2 ix. Talking about how events, characters and the poem remind one of events in real life. Level 3 xi. Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem. xiii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text. Level 3 vi. Composing simple poems.
THEME/TOPIC
Theme 2 : Health Checking Up On Health
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the Internet. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. drawing conclusions.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR The Present Perfect Tense The Simple Past Tense SOUND SYSTEM Stress on foursyllable words VOCABULARY Refer to word list
ACTIVITIES
Answering questions
based on pictures. conversation.
Listening to a
2.0 Informational
Processing text read by: Level 1 Scanning for details. Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas. Level 3 xiv. Drawing conclusions.
Healthy Living
Students should be able to: 2.3. Present information by b. explaining. c. composing, revising and editing drafts; and checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.
2.0 Informational
Futures Studies Skills e.g. To forecast what may happen if we do not take care of our health (in 20 years time).
THEME/TOPIC
Literature: Poem 2 He had such quiet eyes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. d. understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by b. retelling the poem and presenting it in another genre.
DOMAIN
3.0 Aesthetic
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 i. Reciting poems with feelings and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm. ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary. Level 3 iv. Writing the poem in another genre.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
Describing /
completing pictures. (chain reading) and describing the mood. Vocabulary games e.g. unscrambling words, bingo, Rewriting the poem in other forms e.g. prose, haiku Discussing criteria for future spouse. Completing worksheet(s).
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FIRST STANDARDIZED TEST
THEME/TOPIC
Theme 1: Environment Saving Every Drop
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends & keep friendship by a. taking part in conversations & discussions. 1.3 Obtain goods & services by b. making complaints & responding to complaints.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR 1. Language forms & functions SOUND SYSTEM 1.0 Consonants /w/ /v/
ACTIVITIES
Recalling past
experiences on water shortage by completing a mind map. Exchanging ideas.
WEEK
THEME/TOPIC
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.3 Present information by : e. expanding notes & outlines. f. composing, revising, editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions.
DOMAIN
SPECIFICATIONS
. Level 3 v. Making a complaint about services in writing. vi. Respond to a complaint in writing. Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills. Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. Levels 2 & 3 vi. Arranging the information into a structure.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
Journal writing. Role playing Learning the format of
2.0 Informational
Students should be able to: 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentaries. b. reading materials in print such as reports and articles.
2.0 Informational
GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect & simple past tenses
organizer.
Environment: (Summary)
Students should be able to: 2.3 Present information by g. summarizing information. h. reading aloud written materials such as reports clearly & fluently.
2.0 Informational
Processing text read by: Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas. Process text read by Level 2 v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.
Writing a summary.
Further activities: Futures studies: e.g. Forecast what may happen to Malacca in ten years time if the water is polluted. Timed writing / report writing Suggested topic: - How my family saved water during the dry season.
WEEK
THEME/TOPIC
Literature:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Dramatizing texts and roleplaying characters.
DOMAIN
3.0 Aesthetic
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events. i. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. ii. Making predictions as to what might have happen next in the story.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
Replying to Auntie
Agony letter. setting.
Level 3 x. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 1 ii. Role-playing characters.
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WEEK
THEME/TOPIC
Theme 4 : Science & Technology Going HighTech
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. listening to spoken texts. c. reading materials in print. 2.2. Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details. d. presenting information in non-linear forms.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal 2.0 Informational
SPECIFICATIONS
Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. ii. Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR Passive construction Logical connectors Sequence connectors SOUND SYSTEM Consonant clusters /sl/ /kl/ VOCABULARY The prefix pre
ACTIVITIES
Identifying pictures
that have incorporated science & technology. Reading short texts and transferring information onto a chart. Answering questions on short texts. Listening & completing a table. Listening & picking out specific words. Reading an article & transferring information onto a flow chart. Scanning for information. Preparing a graphic organizer.
Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams. 1.0 Informational
Moving Ahead
1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by b. talking about personal experiences. 2.3 Present information to different audiences by a. writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, and, reports. i. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.
2.0 Informational
Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 2 iv. Expanding notes and outlines. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.
GRAMMAR Prepositions of direction Prepositions of purpose SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /s/ /zem/ /sp/
THEME/TOPIC
Literature: Short Story The Fruitcake Special
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by a. understanding and telling in ones own words the story heard and read, giving ones opinion of the text. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Dramatizing texts and roleplaying characters.
DOMAIN
3.0 Aesthetic
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events. iii. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. Level 3 iv. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 1 ii. Role-playing characters.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
Predicting plot of the
story.
story with the help of pictures. Rearranging sequence of events. Quoting texts in order to describe characters. Decoding messages on themes and moral values. Charade Quiz Forum Career opportunities for women Comprehension questions Debate Preparing brochure
THEME/TOPIC
Theme 5 : Values Deciding On Dams
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 1.3 Make friends and keep friendships by a. taking part in conversations and discussions. d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information. b. Extracting main ideas and details. f. Drawing conclusions.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties. ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR Gerunds Gerunds after prepositions Infinitives SOUND SYSTEM Homophones VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills
ACTIVITIES
Sharing information on
dams.
Listening to a
2.0 Informational
1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by d. exchanging ideas, information & opinions on topics of interest. 2.3 Present information by e. expanding notes & outlines. f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions & grammar when presenting information.
Processing texts listened to by Level 1 ii. Noting important details. Level 2 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting down key words & phrases. Processing texts read by Level 1 ii. Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about. iii. Scanning for details. Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple text. Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.
dialogue & answering true or false questions. Matching expressions with their meanings. Completing a graphic organizer. Reading for details and making inferences.
1.0 Interpersonal
GRAMMAR The Past Perfect Tense Adverbs of degree thoroughly, completely, nearly SOUND SYSTEM Sentence stress in statements & questions VOCABULARY Antonyms
Talking about
patriotism.
Agreeing or
disagreeing with opinions. Initiating & keeping a discussion going. Writing a descriptive essay/ summary / ones opinion
2.0 Informational
WEEK
THEME/TOPIC
Theme 6 : Social Issues Reaching Out
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 1.2 Take part in social interaction by b. making decisions . 2.1 Obtain information by a. reading materials in print. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. f. drawing conclusions.
DOMAIN
1.0 Interpersonal
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 2 vi. Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group. Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Reading silently and aloud. Processing texts listened to by: Level. 1 ii. Noting important details. Level 2 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting down key words & phrases. Processing texts read by Level 1 iii. Scanning for details. Level 3 xiv. Drawing conclusions Level 2 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 1 ii. Offering advice. Level 3 viii. Suggest ways to solve a problem. Levels 1, 2 & 3 ii. Reading silently & aloud with understanding. Level 2 ix. Reading & interpreting nonlinear texts. Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR The simple past tense SOUND SYSTEM Sentence stress and intonation VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills
ACTIVITIES
Sharing & recording
past experiences. correct answers.
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2.0 Informational
1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by b. talking about personal experiences. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by d. solving problems.
1.0 Interpersonal
2.1 Obtain information by c. reading materials in print e.g. reports. 2.2 Process information by d. presenting information in non-linear forms.
2.0 Informational
GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect and simple past tenses SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/
Sharing experiences
on problems.
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THEME/TOPIC
Literature: Drama -
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Composing simple poems.
DOMAIN
3.0 Aesthetic
SPECIFICATIONS
Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events v. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. Level 3 x. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 3 vi. Composing simple poems.
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
Pre and While Reading: Warm ups Predicting story. Telling the plot of the story with the help of pictures. Rearranging sequence of events. Identifying major plot points of a story. Identifying changes in the characters personality. Completing worksheet(s) to identify themes and moral values. Word maze Writing a poem based on the story. Post reading Deciding on a cast for drama. Composing song. TV news reporting. Crossword Puzzle. Relating the situation in the poem to real life. Correcting errors in sentences. Answering comprehension questions.
Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by a. understanding and telling in ones own words the drama heard and read, giving ones opinion of the text.
3.0 Aesthetic
Level 1 ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary. Level 2 vii. Talking about values in the drama and whether they are meaningful to ones life. Level 3 xi. Talking about the message the dramatist is trying to put across in his/her drama and writing a simple paragraph on it. xii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text.
THEME/TOPIC
LEARNING OUTCOMES
DOMAIN
SPECIFICATIONS
LANGUAGE CONTENT
ACTIVITIES
END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAYS