LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE 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 2.1(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 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTE M EDUCATIONAL EMPHASIS DEADLINE (Notify if unable to meet deadline)

1&2 5 JAN 18 JAN

REACH FOR THE STARS THEME : PEOPLE

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 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

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

Vowels : // and /e/

Express oneself accurately. Analyse information.

3- 5 19 Jan 8 Feb

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS THEME : PEOPLE

Adjectives : Order before nouns ---Reported speech

Conson ant /l/

Express oneself accurately. Analyse information.

information FIRST MONTHLY TEST ( 2 FEB 6 FEB 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEME 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 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUCA TIONAL EMPHA SIS Expres s oneself accurat ely. Analys e inform ation DEADLINE (Notify if unable to meet deadline)

68 9 FEB 1 MAR

POISONS IN THE AIR THEME : ENVIRONMEN T

3.1(a) Understanding and telling in ones own words the story read THE PEARL - INTRODUCTION - CHAPTER 1 & 2 The meanings of words Describing he plot and setting Narrating the sequence of events 3.1(a) Understanding and telling in ones own words the story read 3.1(b) Recognizing elements in a story such as characters

Passive voice

Vowels : // and /e/

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

Nouns as adjectives

Consonants // and //

and setting. SECOND MONTHLY TEST ( 6 MAR 13 MAR 2009)

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUCA TIONAL EMPHA SIS DEADLI NE (Notify if unable to meet deadlin e)

9 10 2 MAR 15 MAR

EVERYDAY HEROES THEME : PEOPLE

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 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

THE PEARL CHAPTER 3 & 4 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.

Tenses : Simple past, past perfect. Phrasal verbs

Vowels : /i:/ and /I/

Expres s oneself accurat ely. Analys e inform ation

articles 2.3(g) Summarizing information MID SEMESTER BREAK ( 14 MAR 22 MAR 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

11 12 23 MAR 5 APR

INTERESTIN G CAREERS THEME : SOCIAL ISSUES

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 articles 2.2(a) Skimming and Scanning 2.2(b) Extracting main ideas and details 2.2(d) Getting the

THE PEARL CHAPTER 3 & 4 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 plot of the story. 3.1(c) Explaining the

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

Words with the /I/ sound

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

meaning in context 2.2(f) Drawing conclusions 2.3(a) Writing letters and articles 2.3(g) Summarizing information

message the writer is trying to convey.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUCA TIONAL EMPHA SIS DEADLI NE (Notify if unable to meet deadlin e)

13 14 6 APR 19 APR

SPOILT FOR CHOICES THEME : SOCIAL ISSUES

1.1(b) Taking part in conversation and discussion 1.2(b) Discussing plans and arrangements, solving problems and making

2.1(a) Listening to information 2.1(c) Reading materials in print such as advertisements 2.2(a) Skimming and

THE PEARL CHAPTER 5 & 6 3.1(a) Understanding and telling in ones own words the story read 3.1(b)

Adverbs to show degree Adjective + prepositions

Say words with the /gl/ or /pl/ sound

Expres s oneself accurat ely. Analys e inform

decisions 1.3(a) Making enquiries and ordering goods and services. 1.3(b) Making complaints and responding to complaints

Scanning 2.2(f) Drawing conclusions 2.3(a) Writing letters to express unsatisfaction 2.3(e) Expanding notes and outlines

Recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. 3.1 Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey.

ation

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

15 16 20 APR 3 MAY

UP IN SMOKE THEME : HEALTH

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 2.2(d) Getting the meaning in context 2.2(f) Drawing conclusions 2.3(a) Writing letters and articles 2.3(g) Summarizing information

Revision : THE PEARL Revision: Short story The Lotus Eater and Looking For a Rain God 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 plot of the story. 3.1(c) Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey.

Word power : Substituting one word for many Logical connectos

Words with /a:/ and / / sound

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL DEAD LINE (Notif

EMPH ASIS

y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

17 21 4 MAY 21 JUNE

WHAT A WASTE THEME : SCIENCE & 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 2.2(d) Getting the meaning in context 2.2(f) Drawing conclusions 2.3(a) Writing letters and articles 2.3(g) Summarizing information

Revision: The poems: The road not taken , If, Sonnet 18 and Monsoon History 3.1(c) Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey.

Prepositions of direction Active and passive voice

Words with spr/ and / skr/

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

MID YEAR EXAMINATIONS (11 MAY 29 MAY 2009 ) MID YEAR BREAK ( 30 MAY 14 JUNE )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

22 23 22 JUNE 5 JULY

TIME ON YOUR HANDS THEME : SOCIAL ISSUES

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 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

Revision: Short story The Necklace and Looking For a Rain God 3.1(c) Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey.

Revision Reported and directed speech The use of the comma, semicolon and colon

Words with / / and / kl /

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

24 - 25 6 JULY 19 JULY

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION THEME : HEALTH

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

Revision : The Sound Machine, The Drovers wife and The Pearl 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 is trying to convey.

Adjectives which function as nouns Modals Idiomatic expressions

Words with the /b/ or / f / sound

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

26 - 27 20 JULY 2 AUG

THE POWER OF ONE THEME : SOCIAL ISSUES

1.1(b) Taking part in conversation and discussion 1.1(d) Exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topic of interest 1.2(b)

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

Revision: The poem The road not taken , the poem If and the poem Monsoon History 3.1(c) Explaining the

Word power : Prefix: bi Punctuation Gerunds

Words with /g/ and / t / sound

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor

Discussing plans and arrangements, solving problems and making decisions

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 of complaint 2.3(g) Summarizing information

message the writer is trying to convey.

matio n

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ DATE TOPIC/THEM E LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR INFORMAIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS DEAD LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

28 - 29 3 AUG 16 AUG

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

Revision: The Sound Machine and The Pearl 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 is trying to convey.

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

Words with /u:/ and / sound /

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

THIRD MONTHLY TEST ( 10 AUG 14 AUG 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS WEEK/ TOPIC/THEME LANGUAGE FOR LANGUAGE FOR LANGUAGE FOR

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR SOUND SYSTEM EDUC DEAD

DATE

INTERPERSONAL USE

INFORMAIONAL USE

AESTHETIC USE

ATIO NAL EMPH ASIS

LINE (Notif y if unabl e to meet deadl ine)

30 - 31 17 AUG 31 AUG

GREEN SOLUTIONS THEME : ENVIRONMEN T

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

Revision: The Drovers Wife and The Pearl 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 is trying to convey.

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

Words with / / and / /

sound

Expre ss ones elf accur ately. Analy se infor matio n

SPM TRIAL EXAMINATION 1 SEPTEMBER 18 SEPTEMBER 2009

DISCUSSION OF TRIAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES IN PREPARATION FOR SPM 28 SEPTEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 2009