SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN ISKANDAR SHAH SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1119 FORM 4 2012

WEEK THEME/ TOPIC Theme 1: Environment 4 Jan 10 Feb 12 Topics: Saving Every Drop LEARNING OUTCOMES DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR 1. Language forms & functions SOUND SYSTEM 1.0 Consonants /w/ /v/ VOCABULARY Refer to word list ACTIVITIES

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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. 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.

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 3 v. Making a complaint about services in writing. vi. Respond to a complaint in writing.

Recalling past experiences

on water shortage by completing a mind map. Exchanging ideas. Journal writing. Role playing Learning the format of a formal letter. Completing a letter of complaint. Responding to a complaint. Problem solving

2.0 Informational

Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

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THEME/ TOPIC Caring For The Environment

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LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect & simple past tenses

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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

Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. Levels 2 & 3 vi. Arranging the information into a structure.

Listening to a forum. Completing a graphic

organizer.

Having a discussion based

on short texts.

Find meanings of words. Identifying main ideas and

supporting details.

Processing text read by: Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas. 2.0 Informational Process text read by Level 2 v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

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.

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.

Literature: Poem 1In the midst of hardship

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.

Talking about disasters and

difficulties in life.

Reading the poem aloud. Relating the situation in the

poem to real life. the poem.

Identify emotions related to Completing worksheet(s)

e.g. Treasure hunt, Word explosion

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3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by c. composing simple poems.

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. 1.0 Interpersonal Level 1 ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information. GRAMMAR The Present Perfect Tense The Simple Past Tense SOUND SYSTEM Stress on foursyllable words VOCABULARY Refer to word list

Composing a poem.

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Theme 2 : Health Topics: Checking Up On Health

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.

Answering questions based

on pictures.

Listening to a conversation. Listening for specific

2.0 Informational

Processing text read by: Level 1 Scanning for details. Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas. Level 3 xiv. Drawing conclusions.

information and ticking the correct answer. Listening for specific information to complete a flow chart. Reading for details, making inferences, moving beyond the text. Using a thesaurus.

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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

Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

GRAMMAR Prepositions of time Prepositions of association

Completing a quiz. Role playing. Discussing a meal plan. Writing an essay. Further activity : e.g. Futures Studies Skills e.g. To forecast what may happen if we do not take care of our health (in 20 years time).

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THEME/ TOPIC Literature: Poem 2 He had such quiet eyes

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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.

3.0 Aesthetic

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.

Describing / completing
pictures.

Reading the poem (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).

Level 3 iv. Writing the poem in another genre.

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THEME/ TOPIC Theme 3 : People Knowing Me Knowing You

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LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR Language forms and functions SOUND SYSTEM Vowel sounds /i/ /i:/ VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

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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.

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

Writing & talking about

wedding customs. decision making.

wedding customs & rituals.

Comparing & contrasting Problem solving and Reading a variety of texts. Scanning for details by
ticking true or false statements. Finding meaning of words using contextual clues.

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.

2.0 Informational

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. GRAMMAR Subject-verb agreement Adjectives and nouns SOUND SYSTEM Words from foreign languages

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.

1.0 Interpersonal

Completing a conversation. Role play using cue cards. Listening & completing a
table.

Writing a composition

whether the use if the mobile phone should be restricted.

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2.3 Present information by b. explaining. f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

2.0 Informational

Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

Literature: Short Story 1 Qwertyuiop

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 role-playing characters.

3.0 Aesthetic

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.

Replying to Auntie Agony

letter.

Describing pictures of
setting.

Matching difficult

vocabulary with meanings. plot based on pictures.

Answering questions about Completing character grid. Identifying themes and

moral values. questions.

Answering follow-up

Level 3 x. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 1 ii. Role-playing characters.

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REVISION MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 7

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MID-YEAR HOLIDAYS (26 May 10 June 2012)

26 -30 10 Jun 13 Jul 12 Theme 4 : Science & Technology Topics: Going HighTech 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 nonlinear forms. 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. 1.0 Informational 1.0 Interpersonal 2.0 Informational Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. ii. Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts. GRAMMAR Passive construction Logical connectors Sequence connectors SOUND SYSTEM Consonant clusters /sl/ /kl/ VOCABULARY The prefix pre

Identifying pictures that

Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams.

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 iii. Relating personal experiences.

2.0 Informational

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/

Sharing experiences. Completing a table. Writing an article /a letter

of complaint / summary / a descriptive composition. Role playing buying a product.

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Literature: Short Story The Fruitcake Special

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 role-playing characters.

3.0 Aesthetic

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.

Predicting plot of the story. Tell the plot of the story with
the help of pictures. events.

Rearranging sequence of Quoting texts in order to

describe characters.

Decoding messages on Charade Quiz Forum Career

themes and moral values.

opportunities for women

Comprehension questions Debate Preparing brochure

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UJIAN PENGESANAN 3 (1 OGOS 9 OGOS )

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THEME/ TOPIC Theme 5 : Values Deciding On Dams

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LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR Gerunds Gerunds after prepositions Infinitives SOUND SYSTEM Homophones VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

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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.

1.0 Interpersonal

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.

Sharing information on
dams.

Reading& matching
opinions.

Listening to a dialogue &

2.0 Informational

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.

answering true or false questions. Matching expressions with their meanings. Completing a graphic organizer. Reading for details and making inferences.

Loving Our Country

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.

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.

2.0 Informational

Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

Writing a descriptive essay/

summary / ones opinion

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f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions & grammar when presenting information. 40 43 17 Sept 12 Sept Theme 6 : Social Issues Topics; Reaching Out 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. 2.0 Informational Students should be able to: 1.2 Take part in social interaction by b. making decisions . 1.0 Interpersonal 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 GRAMMAR The simple past tense SOUND SYSTEM Sentence stress and intonation VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

Sharing & recording past

experiences.

Listening & ticking the

correct answers.

Listening & sequencing the

order of statements.

Reading for details, making

inferences, moving beyond the text. Designing a machine that will help to improve the quality of life of the aged / disabled.

Facing Teenage Blues

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

Level 2 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 1 ii. Offering advice. Level 3 viii. Suggest ways to solve a problem.

GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect and simple past tenses

Sharing experiences on
problems.

Relating experiences &

completing a table. linear texts.

Reading& interpreting non Giving advice to teenagers.

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LANGUAGE CONTENT SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

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2.1 Obtain information by c. reading materials in print e.g. reports. 2.2 Process information by d. presenting information in nonlinear forms.

2.0 Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3 ii. Reading silently & aloud with understanding. Level 2 ix. Reading& interpreting non-linear texts. Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams.

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Literature: Drama Gulp and Gasp

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.

3.0 Aesthetic

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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End-of-Year Examination Discussion of End-of-Year Examination Papers END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAY (10 Nov 01 Jan 2013))

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