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SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FORM 4

2009

WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING

OUTCOMESDOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

1 5 Theme 1 :People

Knowing Me

Knowing You

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends and keep

friendships by

a. taking part in

conversations and

discussions.

d. exchanging ideas,information and

opinions on topics of

interest.

1.2 Take part in social

interaction by

a. carrying out avariety of language

functions.

b. discussing plans and

arrangements insolving problems &

making decisions.

2.2 Process information

by

a. skimming &scanning for

specificinformation &

ideas.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

Level 1i. Talking about oneself to others,

sharing information about each

other that is of interest to both

parties.

Level 2

vi. Making a decision regarding an

action to be taken based onagreement of all members of a

group.

vii. Read topics of current interest

and exchange ideas.

Processing texts read by

Level 1

ii. Skimming for gist.iii. Scanning for details.

vi. Using the dictionary to find themeanings of words.

GRAMMARLanguage forms

and functions

SOUND SYSTEM

Vowel sounds/i/ /i:/

VOCABULARY

Refer to wordlist

Dictionary skills

GRAMMAR

Writing & talking aboutwedding customs & rituals.

Comparing & contrastingwedding customs.

Problem solving and decision

making.

Reading a variety of texts.

Scanning for details by

ticking true or falsestatements.

Finding meaning of words

using contextual clues.

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

Looking Up

Lifestyles

1.1 Make friends and keep

friendships by

c. exchanging ideas,

information andopinions on topics of

interest.


interaction by

a. carrying out a

variety oflanguage functions.

2.3 Present information by

b. explaining.

f. composing, revising& editing drafts; &

checking accuracy of

spelling, punctuation

& grammar.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

Level 1i. Sharing information about each

other that is of interest to both parties.

Level 1

i. Disagreeing politely.

ii. Offering advice.

iii. Expressing concern.

iv. Persuading someone to do

something.

Level 3

viii. Apply process writing skills.

Subject-verbagreement

Adjectives and

nouns

SOUND SYSTEMWords from

foreign languages

Completing a conversation.

Role play using cue cards.

Listening & completing a

table.

Writing a composition

whether the use if the mobilephone should be restricted.

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

1 - 5 Literature:

Poem - Sonnet

18

Students should be able to:

3.1 Listen to, read, view

and respond to literary

works by

a. explaining themessage the writer is

trying to convey and

discussing how this

relates to ones life.

b. explaining the

message the writer istrying to convey and

discussing how this


d. reciting poems with

feeling and

expression.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

i. Reciting poems with feelings and

expressions and with the correct

pronunciation, intonation, stress

and rhythm.iii. Retelling the poem in ones own

words.

Level 3

xiii. Understanding the figurative

language of the text.

Comparing and contrasting

ways of expressing love.

Changing Shakespearean

language to modern

language. Reciting poem.

Writing out the rhyme

scheme.

Matching lines with

paraphrased version.

1-5

Literature:

Short Story -

The Necklace



and respond to literaryworks by

b. recognizing elements

in a story such as

characters and setting.c. explaining the messagethe writer is trying to

convey and discussing

how this relates to

ones life.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

iii. Retelling the story in ones own

words.

Level 2

iv. Narrating sequence of events

i. Describing characters and writing

simple descriptions.

Level 3

x. Talking about the theme in a

story.

Telling the plot of the

story with the help ofpictures.

Rearranging sequence of

events.

Identifying changes in

the characters personality.

Completing worksheet(s)

to identify themes and moral

values.

Writing a poem based onthe story.

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

such as the Internet.

2.2 Process information

by

a. skimming and

scanning for specificinformation and ideas.

b. drawing conclusions

Level 3xiv. Drawing conclusions.

TEST 1 : FORM 1-5

2-6 .3. 09

DISCUSSION

9-13 .3. 09

MID TERM HOLIDAYS

14- 22. 3. 09

6-12 Literature:

Short Story -The Lotus

Eater





in a story such as

characters and setting.

c. explaining the message

the writer is trying toconvey and discussing

how this relates to

ones life.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1


words.

Level 2

iv. Narrating sequence of events

ii. Describing characters and writing


iii. Making predictions as to whatmight have happen next in the

story.

Level 3

x. Talking about the theme in astory.

Locating setting on a

map.

Describing pictures.

Drawing graph of plot.

Charade guess who

character is.

Completing

worksheet(s).

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

6-12 Literature:

The Road Not

Taken

Students should be able to:3.1 Listen to, read, view


works by

e. reciting poems with

feeling andexpression.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1i.Reciting poems with feelings and


pronunciation, intonation,stress and

rhythm.

Level 2

ix.Talking about how events,

characters and the poem remind one

of events in real life.

Level 3xi. Talking about the message the

poet is trying to put across in her/his

poem.

xiii.Understand some of the

figurative language of the text.

Reading the poem aloud.

Identifying symbols.

Relating the situation in the

poem to real life.

Completing worksheet(s).

6-12 Literature:

Short Story -Looking For A

Rain God





in a story such as


d. understanding otherpeoples cultures,

traditions, customs and

beliefs.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

iv. Retelling the story in ones

own words.

Level 2

v. Narrating sequence of events

vi. Describing characters and

writing simple descriptions.

Level 3

x. Talking about the theme in a story.

xii. Saying orally what one thinksabout the text and writing asimple paragraph stating ones

opinion.

Rearranging sequence of

events.

Drawing a family tree.

Crossword puzzle :

Themes

Dominoes : Moral values

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TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

13 16

Theme 3:

Environment

Saving Every

Drop

Caring For The

Environment


1.1 Make friends & keep

friendship by

a. taking part inconversations &

discussions

1.2 Obtain goods &

services by

b. making complaints &

responding tocomplaints

2.3 Present information

by :

e. expanding notes &

outlines.f. composing, revising,

editing drafts; &


spelling, punctuation &grammar.

i. using appropriate

format, conventions


2.1 Obtain information fordifferent purposes by

a. listening to spokentexts such as talks,

speeches and viewing

televisiondocumentaries

b. reading materials in

print such as reports

and articles.

1.0

Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

2.0

Informational

Level 1

iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 3

v. Making a complaint aboutservices in writing.

vi. Respond to a complaint in

writing.

Level 2

iv. Expanding notes & outlines.

Level 3

viii. Applying process writing skills.

Levels 1, 2 & 3

i. Listening to and understanding avariety of texts.

Levels 2 & 3

vi. Arranging the information into a

structure.

Processing text read by:

Level 2

vii. Identifying main ideas.

GRAMMAR

1. Language forms

& functions

SOUND SYSTEM

1.0 Consonants

/w/ /v/

VOCABULARY

Refer to word

list

GRAMMAR

Punctuation

colon, hyphen,

bracketsRevision Presentperfect & simple

past tenses

SOUND SYSTEM

Consonant sounds

/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

Recalling past experiences

on water shortage by

completing a mind map.

Exchanging ideas.

Journal writing. Role playing

Learning the format of a

formal letter.

Completing a letter of

complaint.

Responding to a complaint.

Problem solving

Listening to a forum.

Completing a graphic

organizer.

Having a discussion based

on short texts. Find meanings of words.

Identifying main ideas andsupporting details.

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TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

Environment

(Summary)


2.3 Present information

by:

g. summarizinginformation

h. reading aloud written

materials such as

reports clearly and

fluently.

2.0

Informational

Process text read by

Level 2

v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the

main ideas.

Level 3


Writing a summary

13-16

Literature:

Poem -

The MonsoonHistory




a. understanding and

telling in ones ownwords the story heard

and read, giving ones

opinion of the text.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1ii. Finding out the meaning of

unfamiliar words by using

contextual clues and thedictionary.

Level 2vii. Talking about values in the poem

and whether they are meaningful

to ones life.

Level 3xi. Talking about the message the

poet is trying to put across in

his/her poem and writing a simple

paragraph on it.xii. Understanding some of thefigurative language of the text.

Identifying insects and

creatures.

Paraphrase poem.

Relating the situation in thepoem to real life.

Completing worksheet(s) to

identify themes and moral

values.

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

Literature:

Short Story -

The

SoundMachine




works by

a. understanding andtelling in ones own

words the story heard

and read, giving ones

opinion of the text.

c. explaining the

message the writer istrying to convey and

discussing how this

3.2 Express themselves

creatively and

imaginatively bya. Dramatizing texts and

role-playing

characters.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1


words.

Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of events

i. Describing characters and writing


Level 3

ii. Talking about the theme in astory.

Level 1

ii. Role-playing characters

Tell the plot of the story

with the help of pictures.

Rearranging sequence ofevents.

Quoting texts in order to

describe characters. Decoding messages on

themes and moral values.

17 20 REVISION - 4-15. 5. 09

MID YEAR EXAM - 18-29. 5. 09

19-20

21

FIRST TERM HOLIDAY

30. 5 . 09 - 12. 6. 09

DISCUSSION- 15-19. 6 09

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TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

22 25 Theme 4 :

Science &

Technology

Going High-Tech

Moving Ahead


2.1 Obtain information for

different purposes by

a. listening to spoken

texts.c. reading materials in

print.

2.2. Process information

by

a. skimming andscanning for specific

information and ideas.

b. extracting main ideas

and details.

d. presenting information

in non-linear forms.

1.1 Make friends & keepfriendships by

b. talking about personal

experiences.

2.3 Present information to

different audiences bya. writing recounts,

descriptions,

explanations, and,

reports.

i. using appropriateformat, conventions

and grammar when

presenting

information.

1.0

Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

1.0Informational

2.0

Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3

i. Listening to and understanding a

variety of texts.

ii. Reading silently and aloud with

understanding a variety of texts.

Level 1

i. Converting information into tables,

graphs & diagrams.

Level 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2

iv. Expanding notes and outlines.Level 3


GRAMMAR

Passive

construction

Logical connectors

Sequenceconnectors

SOUND SYSTEM

Consonant clusters

/sl/ /kl/

VOCABULARY

The prefix pre

GRAMMAR

Prepositions of

direction

Prepositions of

purpose

SOUND SYSTEM

Consonant sounds

/s/ /zem/ /sp/

Identifying pictures that have

incorporated science &

technology.

Reading short texts and

transferring information ontoa chart.

Answering questions on short

texts.

Listening & completing atable.

Listening & picking out

specific words.

Reading an article &

transferring information onto

a flow chart.

Scanning for information.

Preparing a graphicorganizer.

Sharing experiences.

Completing a table.

Writing an article /a letter

of complaint / summary / adescriptive composition.

Role playing buying a

product.

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TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

22 25 Literature:

Poem - If Students should be able to:



c. explaining the

message the writer is

trying to convey and

discussing how this


3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

ii. Finding out the meaning of

unfamiliar words by usingcontextual clues and the

dictionary.

vii. Talking about values in the poem


to ones life.

Level 3

xi. Talking about the message the

poet is trying to put across in

his/her poem and writing a simple

paragraph on it.x.Understanding some of the

figurative language of the text.

Matching paraphrased

version to the lines in the

poem. Completing worksheets

-determining the themes andmoral values.

Relating the poem to personal

experience.

26 36 Theme 5 & 6 :

Values and

Social Issues

Deciding On

Dams


1.3 Make friends and keep

friendships bya. taking part in

conversations and

discussions.

d. exchanging ideas,information andopinions on topics of

interest.

2.2 Process information by

a. skimming and

scanning for specific

1.0

Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

Level 1

i. Talking about oneself to others,

sharing information about eachother that is of interest to both

parties.

ii. Responding to questions politely

by giving the requiredinformation.

Processing texts listened to by

Level 1

ii. Noting important details.

GRAMMAR

Gerunds

Gerunds afterprepositions

Infinitives

SOUND SYSTEMHomophones

VOCABULARY

Refer to wordlist

Dictionary skills

Sharing information on dams.

Reading & matching

opinions.

Listening to a dialogue &

answering true or false

questions.

Matching expressions withtheir meanings.

Completing a graphic

organizer.

Reading for details and

making inferences.

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WEEKTHEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING


LANGUAGE

CONTENTACTIVITIES

Loving Our

Country

information.b. Extracting main ideas

and details.

f. Drawing conclusions.

1.1 Make friends & keepfriendships by

d. exchanging ideas,

information & opinions

on topics of interest.

2.3 Present informationby

e. expanding notes &

outlines.

f. composing, revising &editing drafts; &


spelling, punctuation &

grammar.

i.using appropriate

format, conventions &grammar when

presenting information.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.


Level 1

ii. Skimming for gist and statingwhat the text is about.

iii. Scanning for details.

Level 2

vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple

text.

Level 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2iv. Expanding notes & outlines.Level 3

viii. Apply process writing skills.

GRAMMAR

The Past PerfectTense

Adverbs of degree

thoroughly,

completely, nearly

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress in

statements &

questions

VOCABULARY

Antonyms

Talking about patriotism.

Agreeing or disagreeing

with opinions.

Initiating & keeping a

discussion going.

Writing a descriptiveessay/ summary / ones

opinion

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REVISION

3-7. 8 .09

TEST 2 FORM 1-5

10- 14 . 8. 09

DISCUSSION

17- 21 .09

MID TERM BREAK 2

22- 30 .8. 09

WEEK THEME/TOPIC

LEARNINGOUTCOMES

DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGECONTENT

ACTIVITIES

26- 36

Theme 5 & 6 :

Values &

Social Issues

Reaching Out

Students should be able to:1.2 Take part in social

interaction by

b. making decisions .

2.1 Obtain information bya. reading materials in

print.


a. skimming and

scanning for specificinformation and ideas.

f. drawing conclusions.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

Level 2vi. Making a decision regarding an

action to be taken based on

agreement of all members of a

group.

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Reading silently and aloud.

Processing texts listened to by:

Level. 1

ii. Noting important details.

Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.


Level 1

iii. Scanning for details.

Level 3xiv. Drawing conclusions

GRAMMARThe simple past

tense

SOUND SYSTEM

Sentence stress andintonation

VOCABULARY

Refer to wordlist

Dictionary skills

Sharing & recording past

experiences.

Listening & ticking thecorrect answers.

Listening & sequencing the

order of statements.

Reading for details, making

inferences, moving beyond

the text.

Designing a machine that

will help to improve thequality of life of the aged /

disabled.

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Facing

Teenage Blues

1.1 Make friends & keep

friendships byb. talking about personal

experiences.


interaction by

d. solving problems.

2.1 Obtain information by

c. reading materials inprint e.g. reports.


d. presenting information

in non-linear forms.

1.0

Interpersonal

2.0

Informational

Level 2

iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 1

ii. Offering advice.

Level 3

viii. Suggest ways to solve a

problem.Levels 1, 2 & 3

ii. Reading silently & aloud with

understanding.

Level 2

ix. Reading & interpreting non-linear texts.

Level 1

i. Converting information into tables,graphs & diagrams

GRAMMAR

Punctuation colon, hyphen,

brackets

Revision Present

perfect and simple

past tenses

SOUND SYSTEM

Consonant sounds

/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

Sharing experiences on

problems.

Relating experiences &

completing a table.

Reading & interpreting non-

linear texts. Giving advice to teenagers.

26- 36 Literature:

Poem

Theres Been

A Death InThe

Opposite

House




works by


the writer is trying to


how this relates to

ones life.

d. understanding otherpeoples cultures,

traditions, customs

and beliefs.

3.2 Express themselvescreatively and

imaginatively by

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

i. Reciting poems with feelings and


pronunciation, intonation, stress

and rhythm.

ii. Finding out the meaning of

unfamiliar words by using

contextual clues and the

dictionary.

Level 3iv. Writing the poem in another

genre.

Describing pictures.

Reading the poem anddescribe the mood.

Matching lines with pictures.

Rewriting the poem in a

prose form.


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c. retelling the poem

and presenting it in

another genre.

26- 36

Literature:

Short Story -

The DroversWife


3.1 Listen to, read, viewand respond to literary

works byb. recognizing elements

in a story such as




convey and discussinghow this relates to

ones life.

3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

iii. Retelling the story in ones ownwords.

Level 2

iv. Narrating sequence of events.

iii. Describing characters and writingsimple descriptions.

iv. Making predictions as to what

might have happen next in the

story.

Level 3

x. Talking about the theme in a

story.

.

Replying to Auntie

Agony letter.

Describing pictures of

setting. Matching difficult

vocabulary with meanings.

Answering questions

about plot based on pictures.

Completing charactergrid.

Identifying themes and

moral values.

Answering follow-up

questions.

26- 36 Literature:

Poem -

Si Tenggangs

Homecoming




a. understanding and

telling in ones own

words the story heard

and read, giving onesopinion of the text.



3.0

Aesthetic

Level 1

iii. Retelling the poem in ones own

words.

Level 2

vii. Talking about values in the poem


to ones life.

Level 3

xi. Talking about the message the

Retell the story in ownwords.

Quiz : Matching paraphrased

version to original lines.


Relating the situation in thepoem to real life.

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how this relates to

ones life.d. understanding other

peoples cultures,

traditions, customs

and beliefs.

3.2 Express themselves

creatively and

imaginatively by

c. composing simple

stories.

poet is trying to put across inhis/her poem and writing a

simple paragraph on it.vi. Composing simple stories

REVISION12- 23 . 10 . 09

FINAL YEAR EXAM26-30 .10. 09

DISCUSSION

2- 6 . 11 . 09

41- 42

Intro to Form 5 Syllabus { People}

WEEK THEME/

TOPIC

LEARNING

OUTCOMES

DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE

CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

(41-42) Theme 1:People

Unsung Heroes

1.1 Make friends and keepfriendships by

(b) taking part in

conversations and

discussions.

1.0

Interpersonal

Level 1i. Listening to and understanding a

variety of texts

Comparison of

adjectives (pg. 28)

Present perfect tense

(pg. 29)

Listening & picking out specificwords

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(c) talking about self when

others talk about

themselves.


(b) extracting main ideas

and details.

(f) drawing conclusions.

2.3 Present information to

different audiences by

(a) writing letters.

(i) using appropriate

format, conventions andgrammar when presenting

information.

2.0

Informational

Level 1

viii. Identifying main ideas in the text

read.

Level 2

vii. Identifying main ideas

Level 3

iii. Interviewingpeople to get more information on

topics under study.

xiii. Making inferences

Active and passive

voice

Articles

Carry out an interview

Write Formal Letters

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