ENGLISH FORM 1

YEARLY LESSON PLAN 2011

WEEK THEME / TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE CONTENTS EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES REMARKS

1 PEOPLE 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills Week 2 & Week 3
( 03/01 – 09/01 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Suggested sentence patterns:  Identifying, gathering, (10/01 – 21/01 )
Chapter 1 1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1 Introducing oneself arranging and presenting
4 Getting To Know You friendships by i. Introducing oneself.  Sentences: Positive information OPSME
( 24/01 – 28/01 ) a. introducing oneself; ii. Talking about statements Learning How To Learn Skills
b. talking about self, family, 􀁸􀀃 Self  Punctuation: Capital letters,  Dictionary Skills
friends, interests, past events, 􀁸􀀃 Family Exclamation mark, Full stop, ICT Skills
feelings, and understanding and writing a short paragraph on Question mark  Using the Internet to look for
when others talk about these topics.  Adjectives: Adjectives in information and to send e-
themselves; terms of colour, size and mail
d. taking part in conversations shape Values and Citizenship
and discussions.  Adjectives: Adjectives that Education
show qualities  Co-operation
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR Multiple Intelligence
INFORMATIONAL USE Sound System  Interpersonal intelligence
2.1 Obtain information for Level 1 / p /, / b / Preparation for the Real
different purposes by ii. Reading silently and aloud World
b. reading materials such as with understanding a variety of
 Discussion and presentation
articles in print and in electronic texts of suitable length.
of ideas
media.

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2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
f. using dictionaries;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
c. composing, revising and
editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation, and grammar;
B. Processing texts read by
Level 1
ii. Scanning for certain details -
e.g. time, place, quantity, names
of people.
iv. Using the dictionary to find
the meaning of unfamiliar
words.
Level 3
viii. Apply process writing skills
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
e. proof-reading the draft to
eliminate mistakes:
- spelling
- punctuation
- grammar
at a level appropriate to students.
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 Poem: Level 1
The River i. Reciting a poem with feeling
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR and expression and with correct
AESTHETIC USE pronunciation, intonation, stress
3.1 Listen to, read, view and and rhythm.
respond to literary works by
e. reciting poems with feeling
and expression.
Level 2
ix. Telling how events,
characters and values in the
text is similar to one’s life.

31/01 Cuti Gantian

01/02 Cuti Gantian
02/02 Cuti Peristiwa
03/02 – 04/02 Public Holiday (Chinese New Year)

6 PEOPLE 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills Monthly Test 1

( 07/02 – 11/02 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Prepositions: Prepositions of  Identifying, gathering, ( 11/02 & 14/02 )
Chapter 2 1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1 place arranging and presenting
Family Ties friendships by ii. Talking about  Verbs: Negative verbs information Maulidur Rasul
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b. talking about self, family, 􀁸􀀃 Self Values and Citizenship ( 15/02 )
( 14/02 – 19/02 )
friends, interests, past events, 􀁸􀀃 Family Sound System Education
feelings, and understanding and writing a short paragraph on / t /, / d /  Consideration Lantern Festival
when others talk about these topics. Multiple Intelligence ( 17/02 )
themselves;  Verbal linguistic intelligence

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR Level 1 Preparation for the Real Replacement Class

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INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Poem:
i. Listening to and World ( 19/02 )
understanding a variety of texts  Teamwork
of suitable length.
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.
B. Processing texts read by
Level 2
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
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 The River

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
e. reciting poems with feeling
and expression.
Level 1
i. Reciting a poem with feeling
and expression and with correct
pronunciation, intonation, stress
and rhythm.
Level 2
ix. Telling how events,
characters and values in the
text is similar to one’s life.

8 PEOPLE 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills Inter-house Sports Meet
( 21/02 – 25/02 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Sentences: Negative  Giving causal explanation ( 21/02 – 22/02 )
Chapter 3 1.2 Take part in social Level 2 statements Values and Citizenship
9 Stand By Me interaction by x. Discussing plans with others  Verb: Negative verbs Education
( 28/02 – 04/03 ) b. participating in conversations - to go somewhere  Justice
and discussions - to do something Sound System Multiple Intelligence
(taking into account date, time, Contractions - n't, sn’t  Intrapersonal intelligence
place for meeting, what to bring,  Interpersonal intelligence
duties given to each team Preparation for the Real
member etc.) World
 Process Writing

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR Level 1

INFORMATIONAL USE i. Listening to and

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2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.2 Express themselves
creatively and imaginatively
by
a. dramatizing texts and role-
playing characters;
b. retelling a story from a
different point of view and
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.
B. Processing texts read by
Level 2
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
Level 1
i. Acting out sections of the text.
ii. Retelling the story as one
understands it and writing a
short paragraph.
Level 2
iii. Changing the text to
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 presenting it in another genre. another form.

Mid-Term Examination
( 07/03 – 11/03 )

Mid-Term Break
( 12/03 – 20/03 )

11 ENVIRONMENT 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 21/03 – 25/03 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 4 1.1 Make friends and keep
It All Starts At Home friendships by
c. exchanging ideas and giving
opinions on topics of interest;
1.2 Take part in social
interaction by
b. participating in conversations
and discussions;
Level 2
vii. Asking questions to clarify
using correct intonation, and
responding appropriately.
Level 2
x. Discussing plans with others
- to go somewhere
- to do something
(taking into account date, time,
place for meeting, what to bring,
duties given to each team
member etc.)
 Verbs: For instructions and  Identifying, gathering,
directions arranging and presenting
 Connectors: Sequence information
connectors Values and Citizenship
 Punctuation: Comma Education
 Responsibility
Sound System Multiple Intelligence
/ m /, / n /  Verbal linguistic intelligence
Knowledge Acquisition
 Awareness of social issues
Preparation for the Real
World
 Time management

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR

INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for Levels 2, 3

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 different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
i. Listening to and
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.

2.2 Process information by Level 2

a. skimming and scanning for vii. Identifying supporting
specific information and ideas; details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.

Poem:
Mr Nobody

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
e. reciting poems with feeling
and expression.
Level 1
i. Reciting a poem with feeling
and expression and with correct
pronunciation, intonation, stress
and rhythm.

12 ENVIRONMENT 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 28/03 – 01/04 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Suggested sentence patterns:  Giving causal explanation
Chapter 5 1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1 Inviting, accepting, and Learning How To Learn Skills
Do You Care Enough friendships by ii. Talking about declining invitations;  Research skills

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c. exchanging ideas and giving
opinions on topics of interest;
1.2 Take part in social
interaction by
b. participating in conversations
and discussions;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
􀁸􀀃 Self apologising ICT Skills
􀁸􀀃 Family  Prepositions: Prepositions of  Computer terms and their
and writing a short paragraph on time meanings
these topics.  Identifying base words Values and Citizenship
Education
Sound System  Co-operation
/ s /, / ʃ / Multiple Intelligence
 Verbal linguistic intelligence
Knowledge Acquisition
 Awareness of social issues
Levels 1, 2, 3 Preparation for the Real
i. Listening to and World
understanding a variety of texts  Teamwork
of suitable length.
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.

2.2 Process information by Level 2

a. skimming and scanning for vii. Identifying supporting
specific information and ideas; details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.

2.3 Present information to Level 2

different audiences by v. Writing out and making
a. writing directions, announcements.
instructions, recounts,

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 announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
b. recognizing elements in a
story such as characters and
setting;
13 ENVIRONMENT 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR
( 04/04 – 08/04 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 6 1.1 Make friends and keep
What A Wonderful World friendships by
c. exchanging ideas and giving
Level 2
v. Talking about the place and
time the story took place or the
place the poem describes and
writing a simple paragraph on it.
vi. Talking about characters in
a story and writing a simple
paragraph on one or two
characters.
Grammar Thinking Skills Ching Ming Festival
 Connectors: Conjunctions  Identifying the cause and ( 05/04 )
Level 2  Verbs: Question words giving causal explanation
vi. Giving an account of Learning How to Learn Skills
experiences or preferences and Sound System  Research skills
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opinions on topics of interest;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
b. extracting main ideas and
supporting details;
c. following sequence of ideas;
g. getting meaning of unfamiliar
words by using word attack
skills;
Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
describing feelings with the / s /, / z / ICT Skills
correct intonation, word stress,  Using the internet to look for
and sentence rhythm (orally) in a information
face-to-face-situation and Values and Citizenship
writing simple paragraphs. Education
 Responsibility
Multiple Intelligences
 Visual spatial intelligence
Level 1 Knowledge Acquisition
ii. Reading silently and aloud  Awareness of social issues
with understanding a variety of Preparation for the Real
texts of suitable length. World
 Discussion and presentation
of ideas
B. Processing texts read by
Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
ix. Understanding meaning of
words and a wider range of
vocabulary by:
􀁸􀀃 identifying words that
associate with other words.
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 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
one’s life;
e. reciting poems with feeling
and expression.
14 SOCIAL ISSUES 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR
( 11/04 – 15/04 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 7 1.1 Make friends and keep
15 Safe Homes friendships by
( 18/04 – 22/04 ) c. exchanging ideas and giving
opinions on topics of interest;
d. taking part in conversations
and discussions.
Level 1
i. Reciting a poem with feeling
and expression and with correct
pronunciation, intonation, stress
and rhythm.
Level 3
xii. Talking about the message
the writer is putting across and
writing a simple paragraph on it.
Grammar Thinking Skills Monthly Test 2
 Verbs: Special finites or  Synthesising (18/04 – 22/04 )
Level 1 modals Learning How to Learn Skills
iii. Asking simple questions  Pronouns: Possessive  Learning how to be effective Good Friday
politely to get information and pronouns and Demonstrative speaker ( 22/04 )
responding appropriately to pronouns ICT Skills
questions.  Adjectives: Possessive  Searching for information
adjectives using keywords
Values and Citizenship
Sound System Education
/l/,/h/  Self-reliance
Multiple Intelligences
 Visual spatial intelligence
Level 2 Preparation for the Real
vi. Giving an account of World
experiences or preferences and
 Discussion and presentation
describing feelings with the
of ideas
correct intonation, word stress,
and sentence rhythm (orally) in a
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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
b. extracting main ideas and
supporting details;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
face-to-face-situation and
writing simple paragraphs.
Levels 1, 2, 3
i. Listening to and
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.
Levels 2 and 3
iv. Finding more details in
simple texts.
v. Identifying main ideas
involving simple texts.
Level 1
i. Giving simple instructions
orally and in writing.
iii. Writing and presenting
plans and directions.
Level 3
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 conventions;
b. giving instructions,
describing, and narrating orally;
c. composing, revising and
editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation, and grammar;
Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
a. understanding and telling in
one’s own words the story and
poem heard and/or read, and
giving one’s opinion of the text
16 SOCIAL ISSUES 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR
( 25/04 – 29/04 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 8 1.1 Make friends and keep
Safety First friendships by
d. taking part in conversations
and discussions.
viii. Apply process writing skills
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
e. proof-reading the draft to
eliminate mistakes:
- spelling
- punctuation
- grammar
at a level appropriate to students.
Level 2
vii. Making simple predictions
as to what might happen next.
Grammar Thinking Skills
 Verbs: Words that signal past  Making predictions
Level 1 time Learning How to Learn Skills
iii. Asking simple questions  Verbs: Special finites or  Research skills
politely to get information and modals ICT Skills
responding appropriately to  Pronouns: Personal pronouns  Searching for information
questions. using keywords
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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
c. following sequence of ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Sound System Values and Citizenship
/ʤ/ Education
 Co-operation
Levels 1, 2, 3 Multiple Intelligences
i. Listening to and  Verbal linguistic intelligence
understanding a variety of texts Preparation for the Real
of suitable length. World
ii. Reading silently and aloud  Discussion and presentation
with understanding a variety of of ideas
texts of suitable length.
Level 1
ii. Scanning for certain details -
e.g. time, place, quantity, names
of people.
iii. Following sequence of ideas
in simple texts.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
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 Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.2 Express themselves
creatively and imaginatively
by
c. composing simple poems,
stories and dialogues.
Level 3
iv. Composing simple poems,
stories and dialogues at a level
suitable to learners.

17 SOCIAL ISSUES 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Level 1 Grammar Thinking Skills Public Holiday
( 02/05 – 06/05 ) INTERPERSONAL USE iii. Asking simple questions  Adjectives: Formation of the  Classifying ( 02/05 )
Chapter 9 1.1 Make friends and keep politely to get information and negatives by adding prefixes ICT Skills
18 Safe Living friendships by responding appropriately to ‘dis’, ‘im’, ‘in’ and ‘un’.  Using the Internet to look for
( 09/05 – 13/05 ) c. exchanging ideas and giving questions.  Conditional clauses: ‘if’ information
opinions on topics of interest; clauses Values and Citizenship
Sound System Education
/k/  Courage
Multiple Intelligences
 Interpersonal Intelligences

2.0 LANGUAGE FOR Preparation for the Real

INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
World
Levels 1, 2, 3  Discussion and presentation
i. Listening to and of ideas
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.

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2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Short Story:
Flipping Fantastic
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
c. explaining the message the
Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
Presenting information
Level 1
i. Giving simple instructions
orally and in writing.
Level 1
i. Reciting a poem with feeling
and expression and with correct
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 writer is trying to convey and
discussing how this relates to
one’s life;
e. reciting poems with feeling
and expression.
pronunciation, intonation, stress
and rhythm.
Level 3
xi. Talking about the theme and
writing a simple paragraph about
the theme of the story.
xii. Talking about the message
the writer is putting across and
writing a simple paragraph on it.

1st Term Examination

( 16/05 – 27/05 )

Semester Break
( 28/05 – 12/06 )

1 VALUES 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 13/06 – 17/06 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 10 1.1 Make friends and keep
2 I’ll Be There For You friendships by
( 20/06 – 24/06 ) d. taking part in conversations
and discussions.
2.2 Process information by
Level 1
iii. Asking simple questions
politely to get information and
responding appropriately to
questions.
Level 2
 Nouns: Concrete nouns –
Common and Proper nouns
 Nouns: Gender
 Suffixes: ‘er’ and ‘ess’
 Prepositions: Prepositions of
directions
Sound System
 Making decisions
Learning How To Learn Skills
 Research skills
ICT Skills
 Word processing skills
Values and Citizenship
Education
 Compassion

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a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
d. getting the explicit meaning
of the text;
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
viii. Reading and understanding
non-linear texts using simple
diagrams and tables.
/ z /, / g /  Public spiritedness
Multiple Intelligences
 Interpersonal intelligence
 Visual spatial intelligence
Preparation for the Real
World
 Time management

2.3 Present information to Presenting information

different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
b. giving instructions,
describing, and narrating orally;
Level 1
i. Giving simple instructions
orally and in writing.
iii. Writing and presenting
plans and directions.

c. composing, revising and Level 3

editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation, and grammar;
viii. Apply process writing skills
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
e. proof-reading the draft to

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 eliminate mistakes:
- spelling
- punctuation
- grammar
at a level appropriate to students.

Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 2
respond to literary works by ix. Telling how events,
a. understanding and telling in characters and values in the
one’s own words the story and text is similar to one’s life.
poem heard and/or read, and
giving one’s opinion of the
text;

c. explaining the message the Level 3

writer is trying to convey and xii. Talking about the message
discussing how this relates to the writer is putting across and
one’s life; writing a simple paragraph on it.

3 VALUES 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 27/06 – 01/07 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Sentences: Simple and  Justifying and giving reasons
Chapter 11 1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1 Compound sentences ICT Skills
Never Too Young, Never Too Old friendships by iii. Asking simple questions  Nouns: Abstract nouns  Using the Internet to look for

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 4 d. taking part in conversations
( 04/07 – 08/07 ) and discussions.
1.2 Take part in social
interaction by
a. carrying out a variety of
language functions;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
politely to get information and  Verbs information
responding appropriately to Values and Citizenship
questions. Sound System Education
/ v /, / f /  Charity
Level 1 Multiple Intelligences
iv. Expressing thanks and  Verbal linguistic intelligence
responding appropriately. Preparation for the Real
World
 Discussion and presentation
of ideas
Levels 1, 2, 3
ii. Reading silently and aloud
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.
Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
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5 Values
( 11/07 – 15/07 )
Chapter 12
6 Independence Day
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 2
respond to literary works by ix. Telling how events,
b. recognizing elements in a characters and values in the
story such as characters and text is similar to one’s life.
setting;
3.2 Express themselves Level 1
creatively and imaginatively i. Acting out sections of the text.
by
a. dramatizing texts and role-
playing characters;
1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Level 1 Grammar Thinking Skills Monthly Test 1
INTERPERSONAL USE iv. Expressing thanks and  Adverbs: Adverbs of manner  Making summaries ( 11/07 – 15/07 )
1.2 Take part in social responding appropriately.  Collective nouns  Making inferences and
interaction by  Pronouns: ‘each’ as an conclusions
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( 18/07 – 22/07 ) b. participating in conversations
and discussions;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;
Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth
adjective Learning How to Learn Skills
 Research skills
Sound System ICT Skills
Levels 1, 2, 3 /w/  Using the Internet to look for
i. Listening to and information
understanding a variety of texts Values and Citizenship
of suitable length. Education
ii. Reading silently and aloud  Patriotism
with understanding a variety of Multiple Intelligences
texts of suitable length.  Verbal linguistic intelligence
Level 1
ii. Scanning for certain details -
e.g. time, place, quantity, names
of people.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
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7 HEALTH
( 25/07 – 29/07 )
Chapter 13
8 Food For Thought
( 01/08 – 05/08)
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 2
respond to literary works by viii. Talking about values found
c. explaining the message the in the text.
writer is trying to convey and
discussing how this relates to
one’s life;
1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Level 1 Grammar Thinking Skills
INTERPERSONAL USE iv. Expressing thanks and  Nouns: Countable and  Classifying
1.2 Take part in social responding appropriately. Uncountable nouns Learning How to Learn Skills
interaction by  Phrasal quantifiers  Research skills
b. participating in conversations  Pronoun: ‘some’ as an ICT Skills
and discussions; adjective  Using the Internet to look for
 Nouns: Number information
 Nouns: Regular and Irregular
plurals
2.2 Process information by Level 2 Values and Citizenship
 Verbs: Simple present tense
b. extracting main ideas and vi. Identifying main ideas in Education
supporting details; simple paragraphs.  Self-reliance
vii. Identifying supporting Multiple Intelligences
details or ideas in simple  Visual spatial intelligence
paragraphs.
Sound System  Verbal linguistic intelligence
Plural forms
2.3 Present information to Presenting information
/ iz /, / aiz /
different audiences by
a. writing directions, Level 1
instructions, recounts, ii. Giving a simple recount
announcements, using orally.
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 appropriate format and
conventions;
Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth
3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
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
one’s life;
9 HEALTH 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR
( 08/08 – 12/08 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 14 1.2 Take part in social
10 Your Health, Your Wealth interaction by
( 15/08 – 19/08 ) a. carrying out a variety of
language functions;
1.3 Obtain goods and services
by
a. making enquiries; and
b. ordering goods and services.
Level 3
vii. Writing recounts.
Level 3
xii. Talking about the message
the writer is putting across and
writing a simple paragraph on it.
Level 1
iv. Expressing thanks and
responding appropriately.
Level 1
i. Asking for the price of goods.
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Grammar
 Verbs: Time expressions
 Articles: With plural
countable nouns and zero
article
 Articles: Using ‘the’ with the
superlative
 Articles: For unique nouns or
one that is one and only
 Articles: Using ‘the’ with
‘same...as’
Thinking Skills
 Identifying, gathering,
arranging and presenting
information
Values and Citizenship
Education
 Co-operation
Multiple Intelligences
 Visual spatial intelligence
 Verbal linguistic intelligence
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
c. composing, revising and
editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation, and grammar;
Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth
Sound System Preparation for the Real
/ ʧ /, / ŋ / World
Levels 1, 2, 3  Teamwork
i. Listening to and
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.
B. Processing texts read by
Level 1
ii. Scanning for certain details -
e.g. time, place, quantity, names
of people.
Level 3
viii. Apply process writing skills
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
at a level appropriate to students.
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 3.0 LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 1
respond to literary works by iii. Retelling the story or poem
a. understanding and telling in in one’s own words.
one’s own words the story and
poem heard and/or read, and
giving one’s opinion of the text;

Mid-Semester Examination
( 22/08 – 26/08 )

Mid-Semester Break
( 27/08 – 04/09 )

12 HEALTH 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills School-level National Day
( 05/09 – 09/09 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Suggested sentence patterns:  Identifying, gathering, Celebration
Chapter 15 1.2 Take part in social Level 1 Placing orders arranging and presenting ( 07/09 )
13 A Lifelong Journey interaction by iv. Expressing thanks and  Adjectives: Comparison of information
( 12/09 – 16/09 ) a. carrying out a variety of responding appropriately. adjectives ICT Skills Hari Malaysia
language functions;  Using the Internet to look for ( 16/09 )
b. participating in conversations Level 2 Sound System information
and discussions; x. Discussing plans with others / θ /, / ð / Values and Citizenship
- to go somewhere Education
- to do something  Diligence
(taking into account date, time,  Perseverance
place for meeting, what to bring, Multiple Intelligences
duties given to each team  Bodily/Kinesthetic
member etc.) intelligence

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2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.2 Process information by B. Processing texts read by
d. getting the explicit meaning
of the text; Level 2
viii. Reading and understanding
non-linear texts using simple
diagrams and tables.

2.3 Present information to Level 3

different audiences by vii. Writing recounts.
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;

c. composing, revising and viii. Apply process writing skills

editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
at a level appropriate to students.

Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

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 AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and
respond to literary works by
b. recognizing elements in a
story such as characters and
setting;
14 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR
( 19/09 – 23/09 ) INTERPERSONAL USE
Chapter 16 1.1 Make friends and keep
15 Deep Impact friendships by
( 26/09 – 30/09 ) c. exchanging ideas and giving
opinions on topics of interest;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
b. reading materials such as
articles in print and in electronic
media.
2.2 Process information by
b. extracting main ideas and
supporting details;
Level 2
vi. Talking about characters in
a story and writing a simple
paragraph on one or two
characters.
Grammar Thinking Skills Monthly Test 2
 Figurative language: Proverbs  Identifying the cause and ( 19/09 23/09 )
Level 2  Homonyms: Homophones giving causal explanation
vii. Asking questions to clarify  Verbs: Special Finites or Learning How to Learn Skills
using correct intonation, and modals – ‘will’ to affirm  Research skills
responding appropriately.  Verbs: Special finites or ICT Skills
modals – ‘will’ to show  Computer terms and their
request meanings
 Nouns: Concord
Levels 1, 2, 3 Sound System Values and Citizenship
i. Listening to and Vowels – Long and short sounds Education
understanding a variety of texts / a: /, / ʌ /  Moderation
of suitable length. Multiple Intelligences
ii. Reading silently and aloud  Verbal linguistic intelligence
with understanding a variety of
texts of suitable length.
B. Processing texts read by
Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
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 simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.

2.3 Present information to Level 3

different audiences by vii. Writing recounts.
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;

Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 3
respond to literary works by xii. Talking about the message
c. explaining the message the the writer is putting across and
writer is trying to convey and writing a simple paragraph on it.
discussing how this relates to
one’s life;

16 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 03/10 – 07/10 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Figurative language: Similes  Comparing and contrasting,

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 Chapter 17 1.1 Make friends and keep
17 As Good As It Gets friendships by
( 10/10 – 14/10 ) c. exchanging ideas and giving
opinions on topics of interest;
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE
2.1 Obtain information for
different purposes by
a. listening to spoken texts such
as talks, speeches, and from
other multi-media sources;
Level 1
iii. Asking simple questions
politely to get information and
responding appropriately to
questions.
Levels 1, 2, 3
i. Listening to and
understanding a variety of texts
of suitable length.
 Verbs: Simple past tense
 Homonyms: Homographs
Sound System
Vowels - Long and short sounds
/ i: /, / i /
classifying and giving reasons
ICT Skills
 Using the Internet to look for
information
Values and Citizenship
Education
 Co-operation
Multiple Intelligences
 Verbal linguistic intelligence
Preparation for the Real
World
 Teamwork

2.2 Process information by B. Processing texts read by

a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas; Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.

2.3 Present information to Level 3

different audiences by vii. Writing recounts.
a. writing directions,
instructions, recounts,
announcements, using
appropriate format and
conventions;

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 Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
Earth

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 2
respond to literary works by vii. Making simple predictions
a. understanding and telling in as to what might happen next.
one’s own words the story and
poem heard and/or read, and
giving one’s opinion of the
text;

18 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1.0 LANGUAGE FOR Grammar Thinking Skills

( 17/10 – 21/10 ) INTERPERSONAL USE  Prepositions: Phrasal verbs  Comparing and contrasting
Chapter 18 1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1  Pronouns: Referring back Learning How to Learn Skills
A Test Of Times friendships by iii. Asking simple questions  Verbs: Present continuous  Research skills
d. taking part in conversations politely to get information and tense ICT Skills
and discussions. responding appropriately to  Verbs: Future tense  Computer terms and their
questions.  Sentences: Question words meanings
iv. Responding to questions Values and Citizenship
politely by giving the required Education
Sound System
information:  Self-reliance
Vowels – Long and short sounds
/ æ /, / e /  Co-operation
2.0 LANGUAGE FOR
Multiple Intelligences
INFORMATIONAL USE
 Logical/Mathematical
2.1 Obtain information for Levels 1, 2, 3
intelligence
different purposes by i. Listening to and
Preparation for the Real
a. listening to spoken texts such understanding a variety of texts
World
as talks, speeches, and from of suitable length.

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other multi-media sources;
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and scanning for
specific information and ideas;
b. extracting main ideas and
supporting details;
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
c. composing, revising and
editing drafts, and checking
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation, and grammar;
Novel:
Journey to the Centre of the
 Discussion and presentation
of ideas
B. Processing texts read by
Level 2
vi. Identifying main ideas in
simple paragraphs.
vii. Identifying supporting
details or ideas in simple
paragraphs.
Level 3
viii. Apply process writing skills
by
d. revising and edit the draft
until it is clear and flows well by
- reordering sentences,
- rephrasing sentences
- substituting words;
e. proof-reading the draft to
eliminate mistakes:
- spelling
- punctuation
- grammar
at a level appropriate to students.
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 Earth

3.0 LANGUAGE FOR

AESTHETIC USE
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Level 1
respond to literary works by iii. Retelling the story or poem
a. understanding and telling in in one’s own words.
one’s own words the story and
poem heard and/or read, and
giving one’s opinion of the
text

Year-End Examination
( 24/10 – 04/11 )

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