SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PADANG TEMBAK JLN SEMARAK, KUALA LUMPUR

SCHEME OF WORK 2009

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FORM FOUR

WEEK (DATE)

TOPIC THEME INTRO TO FORM 4 SYLLABUS SPM ENGLISH PAPER 1 AND 11 ( 1119 1 / 2 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES

L E V E L

SPECIFICATIONS

ACTIVITIES/ EXAMPLES / NOTES LISTENING ANDSPEAKING - explaining the format of English SPM Paper 1&2 - explaining each section of both papers ( criteria of ideal answers and allocation of marks) WRITING - introducing 1119/2 Continuous Writing - explaining the criteria of good essays - asking students to write an essay

PED. APP

1 ( 3-5 / 1 )

to familiarize students with the examination format to ask students to write a brief descriptive essay to identify their competency in English to ask students to answer basic grammatical questions to identify their proficiency

LHTL

writing a brief descriptive essay answering grammatical questions

2&3 ( 819/1 )

KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU ( PEOPLE )

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.1 Make friends and keep friendship by 1 - Relating personal experiences LISTENING AND SPEAKING CT

talking about ones self, family and friends, interests, past events, feelings, personal experiences when others talk about themselves

sharing with group members and classmates ones own knowledge about the Malay, Chinese and Indian wedding ceremony ( TB:P 11 14 ) CT CS MI ML

Pronouncing words correctly and clearly Asking questions and making statements with the correct stress, intonation and rhythm

B. Processing texts read by : 2

Skimming for the gist and stating what the text is about Identifying main ideas in a simple text effect

LISTENING AND SPEAKING - discussing the different types of wedding ceremonies of the different races in Malaysia - talking about the differences and similarities of the wedding ceremonies ( TB: P 11 14 ) RATIONALE CLOZE Highlighting criteria of questions Identifying the main ideas for each short text

CS MI ML

- Identifying simple cause and

- Answering the questions 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE Process information by: 1 skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas extracting main ideas and details getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 2.2 Process information by: Reading texts on wedding ceremonies Ticking correct answers ( TB: P 8 ) Reporting similarities between two weddings Writing a guided composition READING COMPREHENSION Answer comprehension questions ( TB: P 8, 15 and 2 3 16 ) WRITING - Writing a short report in own group the differences between two weddings - Writing an essay on a wedding ceremony attended

CS CT MI TS

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN BY ROBERT FROST

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: - Understanding and telling in ones own words the poem heard and read and giving opinion of the text - Recognizing elements in the poem such as the theme, character and setting - Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life

Narrating sequence of events

Describing the theme, persona and setting of the poem Talking about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to ones life

Sequencing events

Describing theme,

Understanding how and why some strange choices are made by people Reciting poems with feeling and expression

character and setting Writing a simple paragraph on choosing the correct choice in life

WRITING - Giving opinions and comments 4 CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS ( 26 -30/1 ) LOOKING UP LIFESTYLES ( PEOPLE ) 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by : - Taking part in conversations and discussions - Exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of such as lifestyles 2 Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement by group members LISTENING AND SPEAKING WRITING CS CT TS Present information by: Offering advice in simple language Expressing concern in simple Language LISTENING AND SPEAKING WRITING ( GROUP WORK ) - Giving each group a Dear Abby letter where the individual describes a problem with either family members or friends - Writing suitable responses to the letters

5 (22/12/2)

CS CT TS

( GROUP WORK ) - Pointing out the different lifestyles and activities of different generations that belong to different periods of time - Deciding on a person from an older generation that the group is going to interview - Listing out the questions that are going to be asked - Writing the interview ( TB : P 126 ) LISTENING AND SPEAKING WRITING ( GROUP WORK ) - Reading a story on broken family/lifestyles of people - Answering questions - Suggesting a solution (writing a paragraph) ( TB : P 132 ) 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE

3 Suggest ways to solve a problem

CS CT TS

B. Processing texts read by :

READING

CS

2.2 Process information by: - skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas - extracting main ideas and details - getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text

2 3

- Identifying simple texts - Skimming for gist and stating what the text is all about - Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find the meanings and main ideas in a simple text - Identifying supporting details in a simple text - Identifying simple cause and effect

COMPREHENSION - Answering comprehension questions ( TB : P 131 132 )

MI

CS MI READING COMPREHENSION - Answering comprehension questions ( TB :P 138 ) READING COMPREHENSION - Answering comprehension questions ( Articles From Newspapers or Magazines ) WRITING - Reading a text for details - Listing out the main points - Writing a summary ( TB :P 131-132 ) ( TB :P 138 ) ( Articles From Newspapers or

MI CS

2.3 Present information to different audiences by: - summarizing information

Obtaining information by: 1 2 3 Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas in a text

MI ML TS

Magazines )

4&5 (22/12/2)

THE LOTUS EATER By SOMERSET MAUGHAM

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: - Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life 3 - Understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs 1 2 Narrating sequence of events Talking about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to ones life and writing about a simple paragraph on this Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem and writing a simple paragraph on it Saying orally what one thinks about the text and writing a simple paragraph on it Understanding some of the figurative language of the text LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING - Discussing the sequence of events - Completing a task sheet on the plot Highlighting the themes, literally devices, point of view and moral values of the story Doing exercises on these components CS CT MI

6 (5/29/2)

SAVING EVERY DROP (ENVIRONMENT)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.2 Make friends and keep friendships by : 1 Responding to questions politely by giving the required LISTENING AND SPEAKING CS

Taking part in conversations and discussions Exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest

information 2 & 3 Pronouncing words clearly and correctly an asking questions and making statements with the correct intonation, word stress and sentence rhythm Read topics of current interest and exchanging ideas Question-Answer session CT READING COMPREHENSION - Read and answer comprehension questions on passages on pollution and landslides LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Gathering articles on the topics and discussing them in groups - Opinion put forth by students

CT

1.2 Take part in social interaction by: - Discussing plans and arrangements, solving problems and making decisions

Expressing concern in simple language

Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group Suggest ways to solve a problem

LISTENING AND SPEAKING DESIGNING A POSTER - Brainstorm on aspects such as recycling, laws, Green The Earth and other projects so as to lessen the pollution and landslides Mind mapping ideas

TS ML

CT

TS

on causes, damage and prevention

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE Listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentaries and multimedia Interviewing and using questionnaires Reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the internet 1 Obtaining information by: & - Listening to and understanding a 2 variety of texts & - Carrying out extended writing 3 and reference work to explore a topic under study

Design a poster LHTL CS

WRITING Writing a letter to a municipal council concerning pollution in a housing estate or to a landslide victim expressing sympathy and concern Write out a simple questionnaire

2 & 3 -

Interviewing people to get more information on topics under study Arranging the information into a structure

MI CT

PRESENTATION - Group presentations LHTL LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Texts are read whereas students take notes Vocabulary skills enhance CT CS

2.2 Process information by: - Extracting main ideas and details - Getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text - Making short notes and mapping out ideas

B. Processing texts read by : 1 2 3 Taking note of main ideas Acquiring the meaning of words Understanding word formation (the use of prefixes and suffixes) Understanding contextual clues Identifying simple cause and effect

10

TS ML WRITING - Write an article on causes and effects of pollution and landslides

SONNET 18 BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: - Understanding and telling in ones own words the poem heard and read and giving opinion of the text - Recognizing elements in the poem such as the character and setting - Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life -

Reciting poems with feeling and expressions and with correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary Retelling the poem in ones own words Narrating sequence of events Talking about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to ones life and writing about a simple paragraph on this Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem and writing a simple paragraph on it Saying orally what one thinks about the text and writing a

LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING - Discussing literal and figurative meaning of the stanzas - Analyzing some poetic devices used in the poem - Doing exercises on the message relayed by the poet LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING - Highlighting the tone, point of view, themes and moral values of the poem

CS ML

CS ML

3 Understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs Reciting poems with feeling and expression

CS ML

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simple paragraph on it Understanding some of the figurative language of the text

Doing exercises on these components

Analyzing some poetic devices used in the poem

7 (1316/2 ) 8 ( 19-23/2 )

TEST 1 (FEB TEST ) RETURNING OF TEST PAPER DISCUSSION OF QUESTION AND ANSWER -

THE DROVERS WIFE BY BESSIE HEAD

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary works by: -. understanding and telling in ones own words the story heard and read 1 2 Retelling the story in ones own words Narrating sequence of events LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION Giving the background of the author CS MI

12

Explaining the story Recollecting the ideas on major and minor characters

9 (26/22/3)

REACHING OUT (SOCIAL ISSUES)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.1 Make friends and keep friendship by -. taking part in conversations and discussions by giving ideas and opinions on helping others 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: - extracting main ideas and details
1 1 2

1.2 Take part in social interaction by: carrying out a variety of language functions discussing how one can help others sharing personal experiences on helping others
MI

B. Processing texts read by: - skimming and stating what the text is about - using a dictionary to find meanings of difficult words identifying what the text is about identifying main ideas identifying simple cause and effect

READING COMPREHENSION Reading a text on feelings of other people especially old ones Identifying main ideas Answering comprehension and vocabulary questions
CS MI

getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text

2 3

13

Rationale Cloze - Filling in the blanks of a cloze passage on `helping others.

14

9 & 10

THE DROVERS WIFE BY HENRY LAWSON

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary works by: Giving ones own opinion of the text recognizing elements in the story such as the character and setting explaining the message the writer conveys 2 & 3 Retelling the story in ones own words Describing the setting of the story Listing the message conveyed by the writer and giving elaboration Answering comprehension questions based on the story Giving a description of the house and the place where the drovers wife lived with her family Giving messages and elaboration CS MI

10 ( 5-9 / 3 )

CHECKING UP ON HEALTH (HEALTH)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.1 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information on health and sickness

Relating personal experiences Pronouncing words clearly and correctly

LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Oral session - Notes made on the text given

CS MI

1.2 To take part in social

Interaction by: Discussing Organ donation ( TB.P 69 and 70 )

Making questions and statements with the correct intonation and stress

Talk about health topic in general

15

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: skimming and scanning extracting main ideas and getting the implicit and explicit ideas of the text 1 Processing text read by: Identifying simple texts Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words READING COMPREHENSION CT Giving a synopsis of what is read - Answer comprehension questions - Match words given to the correct meanings ( TB: P 70 and 71 ) WRITING - Writing a talk on ` How to Live A Healthy Life CS MI LHT L

- Identifying cause and effect

11 (12-18 / 3) 12 (19-23 / 3)

SCHOOL BREAK CHECKING UP ON HEALTH 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.3 Process information by: listening to spoken text as talks and speeches such Obtain information by: Listening to a talk and a speech Reading silently and aloud texts on health issue LISTENING AND SPEAKING Listening and retelling to friends what the talk was about Discussing serious medical problems LHTL MI CS -

Reading materials such as articles on how to stay healthy

16

Processing text read by: Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details

Processing text read by: Taking notes of main ideas Paraphrasing main ideas Writing a summary

SUMMARIZING SKILLS Summarizing a text on serious medical problems

TS CT

Processing texts read by : Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Identifying main ideas in a simple text

RATIONALE CLOZE Highlighting criteria of questions Identifying the main ideas for each short text Answering questions

CS MI ML

13 & 14 (26/3 6/4)

DECIDING ON DAMS (VALUES)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.3 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information on dams in our country 1.4 To take part in social Interaction by: Processing information read by: Responding to questions politely Pronouncing words clearly and correctly Making statements with the correct stress, intonation and rhythm LISTENING AND SPEAKING Initiating a discussion on Building a dam by showing Newspaper articles and pictures Reading articles on the issue to get ideas ( TB. P 84 and 87) Oral presentation CS CT MI

Discussing building of dams and its effects on the environment

CS CT MI

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE

Reading articles on landclearing for dam building - Giving opinions by: agreeing or disagreeing with the writer

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2.4 Process information by: WRITING skimming and scanning extracting main ideas and getting the implicit and explicit ideas of the text Discuss short notes and Helping words given Drafting the essay Writing the essay Writing a guided essay on `Advantages and Disadvantages of landClearing for building of Dams CS

14

MONSOON HISTORY BY SHIRLEY LIM

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: Giving ones own opinion of the poem Recognizing elements in the poem such as the character and setting explaining the message the writer conveys 1 Describing the background of the poem Describing the persona, other characters and animals In the poem Sequencing events based on the poem READING COMPREHENSION WRITING Describing the setting Describing the persona and other characters Sequencing events LHT L ML MI

15 & 16 ( 9-20 / 4 )

GOING HIGHTECH (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

Processing text read by: Identifying simple texts Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words Identifying main ideas in a simple text 1 Expressing concern in simple Language Persuading someone to do something in simple language Making enquiries about a product orally or in the written form of different Brand names. Proper practice of language forms and functions CS

Making a telephone call

18

Identifying supporting details in a text Identifying simple cause and effect

Making comparisons and choosing the one that gives value for money and giving reasons Writing a formal letter of ordering goods or services

Writing a formal letter

LHTL MI TS LHT L CS

15

MONSOON HISTORY BY SHIRLEY LIM

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: identifying the literature devices used in the poem identifying the natural elements in the poem understanding the culture, customs and beliefs found

LISTENING AND SPEAKING 1 2 3 Discussing literature devices found Discussing the animals and their significance in the poem Talking about the theme of the poem Understanding the `Nyonya and Baba and other cultures and customs found in the poem Identifying literature devices and supporting it with evidence CT

- Being critical and giving opinions WRITING Writing a paragraph on the different cultures and traditions found in the poem

LHTL CS

17 (23-27/4)

REVISION FOR MID-YEAR EXAMINATION

18, 19, 20 ( 2-16 / 5 )

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION -

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THERES BEEN A DEATH IN THE OPPOSITE HOUSE BY EMILY DICKINSON

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: - Understanding and telling in ones own words the story and poem heard and read, and giving ones own opinion of the text - Recognizing elements in the poem such as the character and setting 1 Reciting poems with feeling and expressions and with correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm Retelling the story or poem in ones own words LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING - Discussing literal and figurative meaning of the stanzas - Analyzing some poetic devices used in the poem - Doing exercises on the message relayed by the poet CS CT MI TS

21 (21-25 / 5)

RETURNING OF EXAMINATION PAPER DISCUSSION OF QUESTION AND ANSWER REMEDIAL WORK -

21

THERES BEEN A DEATH IN THE OPPOSITE HOUSE BY

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: 2 Narrating sequence of events Talking about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to ones life and writing about a simple paragraph on this

LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING Highlighting the tone, point of view, themes and moral values of the poem CS CT

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EMILY DICKINSON

Explaining the message the 3 writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life Understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs Reciting poems with feeling and expression

Understanding some of the figurative language of the text

Doing exercises on these components Analyzing some poetic devices used in the poem

MI TS

22 & 23 (26/510/6)

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS -

24 & 25 (11-22/6)

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (ENVIRONMENT)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.5 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information of environmental damage 1.2 To take part in social Interaction by: 2 discussing issues on land clearing and deforestation ( TB : P 117 ) 1 Expressing concern in simple language Persuading someone to do Something in simple language LISTENING AND SPEAKING Question and Answer Session CS

WRITING

Making a decision regarding An action to be taken based On agreement of all members of a group

Writing a report based on short notes given

CS

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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.5 Process information by: listening to spoken text such as talks and speeches Reading materials such as articles on pollution and other environmental issues 1 Obtain information by: Listening to a talk and a speech Reading silently and aloud texts on environmental issue LISTENING AND SPEAKING Listening and retelling to friends what the talk was About Discussing environmental issue LHTL CS

Processing text read by: Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details Identifying supporting details in a text Identifying simple cause and effect 2

Processing text read by: Taking notes of main ideas Paraphrasing main ideas Writing a summary Writing an essay based on An environmental issue

SUMMARIZING Summarizing the effects of Development in Cameron Highlands ( TB : P 155 ) CS MI ML TS

Guided essay writing

24 & 25

LOOKING FOR A RAIN GOD BY BESSIE HEAD

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary works by: - Discussing important characters and important events in the story 1 - Finding out meanings of words by using contextual clues and the dictionary Describing characters, events and setting found in the story Discussing the theme LISTENING AND SPEAKING Vocabulary skills Describing characters and setting Being critical and giving opinions ML MS

CT

22

Talking about the message and moral values in the story Writing them down in paragraph form

WRITING Writing a paragraph on the different cultures and traditions found and practised in peoples desperation for survival

CS

26 & 27 (25/6-6/7)

FACING TEENAGE BLUES (SOCIAL ISSUES)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.6 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information on teenage problems such as growing pains 1.7 To take part in social Interaction by: - Discussing teenagers tendency to try something new 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.3 Present information to different audiences by: - Writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, speeches, reports, and articles A. Presenting information by: 1 - Writing brief reports, descriptions & - Applying process writing skills 2 & 3 READING COMPREHENSION - Reading a few newspaper articles on drug abuse in country WRITING - Writing a letter to the newspaper on drug abuse (different points of view) CT 1 & 2 & 3 Pronouncing words clearly and correctly an asking questions and making statements with the correct intonation, word stress and sentence rhythm Read topics of current interest and exchanging ideas LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Discussing recent issue on drug abuse Hardcore drug abusers - Suggesting ways to improve the situation CT

LHTL CS

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26 & 27

LOOKING FOR A RAIN GOD BY BESSIE HEAD

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1. Listen to, read view and respond to literary works by: Giving ones own opinion of the text Recognizing elements in the story such as the character and setting understanding the theme of the story Explaining the message and moral values the writer conveys 1 Process information by: - Sequencing important events in the story Writing a synopsis of the story SYNOPSIS WRITINIG Writing a synopsis of the story based on the important events that have been sequenced LHT L CS

28 & 29 ( 9-20 / 7 )

MOVING AHEAD (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LISTENING AND SPEAKING 1.8 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information on the - latest development in science and technology 1.9 To take part in social Interaction by: - Discussing Changes Brought by Science And technology ( TB : 178, 179 and 181 ) 1 Responding to questions politely by giving the required information Pronouncing words clearly and correctly Making statements with the correct stress, intonation and rhythm Initiating a discussion on Science inventions by showing newspaper articles and pictures LHTL MI TS

Reading articles on changes brought by science and technology - Giving opinions by agreeing or disagreeing with the writer ( TB : 178, 179 and 181 )

Reading articles on the issue to get ideas Oral discussion LHT L

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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas extracting main ideas and details getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 3 2 Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find meanings of words Identifying main ideas Identifying supporting details ( TB : 186, 187 and 188 ) READING COMPREHENSION Read and answer Comprehension questions on a passage entitled ` Living In A World of Technology ( TB : 186, 187 and 188 ) SUMMMARY - Summary exercise - Identifying main ideas paraphrasing the ideas CS MI ML TS ML MI

2.3 Present information to different audiences by: - summarizing information

Present information by: - Summarizing and paraphrasing ideas in a text given

28 & 29

IF BY RUDYARD KIPLING

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: Understanding and telling in ones own words the story and poem heard and read, and giving ones own opinion of the text 1 Reciting poems with feeling and expressions and with correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary Retelling the poem and the moral values in ones own words LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING Discussing literal and figurative meaning of the stanzas Doing exercises on the message relayed by the poem CS ML

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30 & 31 (23/7-3/8)

HEALTHY LIVING (HEALTH)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE LISTENING AND SPEAKING 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by : - Exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest 1 2 Relating personal experiences Pronouncing words clearly and correctly an asking questions and making statements with the correct intonation, word stress and sentence rhythm Read topics of current interest and exchanging ideas Oral session Notes made on the texts given CS

1.2Take part in social interaction by: Discussing plans and arrangements, solving problems and making decisions

1 2

Expressing concern in simple language Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group Suggest ways to solve a problem

LISTENING AND SPEAKING CT Talking about the topic in general Listening to a talk on an issue regarding health and Presenting the decision after agreed by group members Retrieving articles from the Internet to find some solutions

3 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE Reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the internet

1 Obtaining information by: & 2 - Reading silently and aloud with & understanding a variety of texts 3 - Acquiring library and information skills

Texts are distributed Giving a synopsis of what was read Getting books, magazines and other printed materials concerning health, balanced diets, diseases caused by pollution

CS CT TS

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2 & 3 -

Locating relevant information for a specific task Using the different parts of a publication, the blurb, table of contents, index, bibliography, glossary to aid information search Arranging the information into a structure

Mind-mapping the findings of the assigned topics for each group

2.2 Process information by: skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas extracting main ideas and details getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text Interpreting non-linear texts such as maps, charts, diagrams, tables, graphs 1

B. Processing texts read by : - Scanning for details - Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words - Identifying main ideas in a simple text - Identifying supporting details in a simple text - Identifying simple cause and effect - Drawing conclusions that are obvious from the facts given

SUMMARIZING Summarizing passages Selecting relevant details CS MI ML TS

WRITING - Giving solutions on how to keep fit, be healthy and prolong lifespan WRITING - Directed writing session SUMMARIZING - Summarizing paragraphs WRITING - Writing reports on the specified topic

LHTL CS

2.3 Present information to different audiences by: - Writing recounts, descriptions, \explanations, speeches, reports, and articles - Instructing, describing, narrating, explaining and reporting orally

A. Presenting information by: - Responding to questions and comments spontaneously (oral) - Expanding notes and outlines - Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas in a text Writing brief reports, descriptions

LHTL CS CS MI ML TS

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Responding to questions orally and in writing Expanding notes and outlines Summarizing information Reading aloud written materials such as reports clearly and fluently Using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information

30

IF BY RUDYARD KIPLING

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: 2 Narrating sequence of events Talking about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to ones life and writing about a simple paragraph on this Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem and writing a simple paragraph on it Saying orally what one thinks about the text and writing a simple paragraph on it Understanding some of the figurative language of the text LISTENING AND SPEAKING READING COMPREHENSION WRITING Highlighting the tone, point of view, themes and moral values of the poem Doing exercises on these components Analyzing some poetic devices used in the poem CS ML

Explaining the message the 3 writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life Understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs Reciting poems with feeling and expression

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32 (6-10 / 8)

LOVING OUR COUNTRY (VALUES)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by : - Taking part in conversations and discussions - Exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest 1 Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties Relating personal experiences Read topics of current interest and exchange ideas Reading articles and giving opinion by agreeing or disagreeing with the writer and giving reasons LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Reading peoples opinions on what patriotism is according to them - Sharing personal experiences and thoughts on the definition of patriotism-how can patriotism be expressed WRITING - Expressing own opinions about the idea of patriotism and their favourite patriot ( TB : 215 - 216 ) 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas extracting main ideas and details getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 1 B. Processing texts read by : 2 3 Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details Using a dictionary to find the meanings of words Identifying main ideas in a simple text Identifying supporting details in a simple text Identifying simple cause and effect READING COMPREHENSION Reading a text on a famous figure that has an impact on the history of Malaysia Answering comprehension questions CS MI ML

2 3 -

CS MI

CS MI

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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: - extracting main ideas and details - getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 1

B. Processing texts read by : STRUCTURED RESPONSES 2 Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words Highlighting criteria of questions Identifying the main ideas for each short text Answering questions

CS MI ML

- Identifying main ideas in a simple text - Identifying supporting details in a simple text - Identifying simple cause and effect

32

THE SOUND MACHINE BY ROALD DAHL

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: Understanding and telling in ones own words the story and poem heard and read, and giving ones own opinion of the text recognizing elements in the story such as characters and setting 1 Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary DICTIONARY SKILLS CT MI TS

33 (13-17 / 8)

TEST -

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34 (20-26 / 8) 35 (27-31/8)

SCHOOL BREAK -

LOVING OUR COUNTRY

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: - extracting main ideas and details - getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 1 2 3 2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas extracting main ideas and details getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 1

B. Processing texts read by : Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about

RATIONALE CLOZE Highlighting criteria of questions Identifying the main ideas for each short text Answering questions CS MI ML

- Identifying main ideas in a simple text - Identifying simple cause and effect

B. Processing texts read by : Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words

READING COMPREHENSION Reading a text on a famous figure that has an impact on the history of Malaysia Answering comprehension and vocabulary questions CS MI ML

- Identifying main ideas in a simple text - Identifying supporting details in a simple text - Identifying simple cause and effect

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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.3 Present information to different audiences by: summarizing information 1 2 3

A. Presenting information by: Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas in a simple text

SUMMARY - Explaining the important steps in answering summary question - Analyzing the question - Finding the points - Writing a paragraph of summary (limit of words) - Finding the points

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THE SOUND MACHINE BY ROALD DAHL

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: Explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life Understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs 2 Narrating sequence of events Describing the place and time the story took place Describing characters and writing simple descriptions Making prediction as to what might happen next in the story Talking about how events, characters and setting in the texts remind one of people and events in real life. Talking about values in the story and whether they are meaningful to ones life and writing about a simple paragraph on this Talking about the message the writer is trying to put across in his/her story and writing a simple paragraph on it Saying orally what one thinks about the text and writing a sequencing events describing the setting describing characters making predictions oral presentations CT MI TS

an interview between the writer with the reporter

LHTL CT CS

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simple paragraph on it Understanding some of the figurative language of the text

36 & 37 ( 3-14 / 9 )

PRESERVING OUR NATURE (ENVIRONMENT)

1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE Obtain information by: 1.1Make friends and keep friendship by: exchanging ideas, opinions and information on mother nature focusing on wetlands and activities in it 2 1 Responding to questions politely by giving the required information Pronouncing words clearly and correctly LISTENING AND SPEAKING Sharing personal ideas and thoughts on the definition of a harmonious mother nature Reading peoples opinions on how they can help to preserve mother nature CS

1.2To take part in social Interaction by: Discussing on wetland activities

- Making statements with the correct Stress, intonation and rhythm - Reading articles on destroying Wetlands for commercial activities reasons for -agreeing or disagreeing with the writer ( TB : 234, 236 and 237 )

WRITING Expressing own opinions about preserving wetlands as part of mother nature

LHTL CS

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: - extracting main ideas and details - getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 1 2 Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find meanings of words Identifying main ideas Identifying supporting details

SUMMARY - Explaining the important steps in answering summary question - Analyzing the question - Finding the points - Paraphrasing the points - Writing a paragraph of summary (limit of words)

CS MI ML TS

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Reading and discussing the cause and effect of developing and disturbing wetlands

WRITING Writing a formal letter of complaint to the newspaper regarding the development and disturbance of a wetland for commercial activities CS CT MI LHTL

36 & 37

THE SOUND MACHINE BY ROALD DAHL

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by: - Dramatizing text and role playing characters - Retelling a story from a different point of view, and presenting it in another genre 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR INTERPERSONAL USE 1.10 Make friends and keep friendship by: - exchanging ideas, opinions and information on local handicrafts 1.11 To take part in social Interaction by: - reading and discussing some traditional art and crafts of Malaysia which are thriving

Writing short and simple dialogues and staging it in class Retelling the story from another characters point of view Writing the story another genre

LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Acting out certain scenes in the short story by using simple dialogues Students take the parts of other characters in the short story Group work

LHT L MI TS

38 & 29 (17-28/9)

PROMOTING OUR CRAFTS ( PEOPLE )

Obtain information by: Responding to questions politely by giving the required information Pronouncing words clearly and correctly Making statements with the correct stress, intonation and rhythm Reading short information on

LISTENING AND SPEAKING Talking about the topic in general Listening to talks on how our local handicrafts can be promoted Note-taking and explaining to group members on the promotion of local handicrafts Retrieving articles from the Internet to find some solutions CS CT MI CT CS TI

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but have lost much of its popularity ( TB : P253 and 255 )

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processes of making some local handicrafts from the Internet Discussing the processes along with the processes of other local handicrafts known by the students WRITING Brainstorming session Drafting Writing a talk on `Promoting Local Handicrafts CS MI

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR INFORMATIONAL USE 2.2 Process information by: - extracting main ideas and details - getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the text 38 & 39 SI TENGGANGS HOMECOMING BY MUHAMMAD HAJI SALLEH 3.0 LANGUAGE FOR AESTHETIC USE 3.1 Listen to, read view and respond to literary work by: - Understanding and telling in ones own words the poem heard and read, and giving ones opinion of the poem, - recognizing elements in the story such as characters and setting - explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and how this relates to ones life - understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs

1 2 3

Processing text read by: Scanning for details Using the dictionary to find meanings of words - Identifying main ideas - Identifying supporting details ( TB :P 258 and 259 )

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Retelling the poem in ones own words and giving comments Narrating sequence of events Talking about values in the poem and whether they are meaningful to ones life Writing a simple paragraph on it Understanding some of the figurative language of the text

LISTENING AND SPEAKING Recollecting on the story of the poem CS ML

Analyzing some of the figurative devices used in the text

CS ML

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and beliefs reciting the poem with feeling and expression

40 ( 1-5 / 10 ) 41, 42, 43 (8-26/ 10) 44, 45, 46 (29/10 17/11)

REVISION FOR FINAL EXAM -

FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION RETURNING OF EXAMINATION PAPER DISCUSSION OF QUESTION AND ANSWER REMEDIAL WORK

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