JABATAN PELAJARAN PERAKJABATAN PELAJARAN PERAK

THE USAGE OF VERBS-TO-BE THE USAGE OF VERBS-TO-BE

‘‘IS’ AND ‘ARE’IS’ AND ‘ARE’

KAJIAN TINDAKAN BAHASA INGGERIS KAJIAN TINDAKAN BAHASA INGGERIS 20102010

OLEHOLEH

SK MANONGSK MANONG33800 MANONG, PERAK.33800 MANONG, PERAK.

JULAI 2010JULAI 2010

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, the English Language First and foremost, the English Language Panel of SK MANONG, would like to thank the Panel of SK MANONG, would like to thank the Headmaster of SK MANONG Tn Hj Abdul Wahab Headmaster of SK MANONG Tn Hj Abdul Wahab b. Mad Noor and Senior Assistant (1) Cik Hjh Che b. Mad Noor and Senior Assistant (1) Cik Hjh Che Mazwar bt for giving the English Panel the Mazwar bt for giving the English Panel the opportunity to carry out this Action Plan. We opportunity to carry out this Action Plan. We would also like to thank all the English Language would also like to thank all the English Language teachers who have contributed a lot of ideas teachers who have contributed a lot of ideas towards this project. Finally, we would also like towards this project. Finally, we would also like to thank all the teachers and pupils, especially to thank all the teachers and pupils, especially the pupils of Year 5b, who have given their time the pupils of Year 5b, who have given their time and cooperation in order to make this project a and cooperation in order to make this project a success.success.

ACTION RESEARCH TITLEACTION RESEARCH TITLE

TASK FORCE MEMBERSTASK FORCE MEMBERS 1. MISS MALARVELLE D/O 1. MISS MALARVELLE D/O

JERYARAMANJERYARAMAN 2. MISS KZUZAIFAH BT ZAN2. MISS KZUZAIFAH BT ZAN 3. PN PUSPA GRACE D/O 3. PN PUSPA GRACE D/O

THANGAVELLOTHANGAVELLO

THE USAGE OF VERBS-TO-BE ‘IS’ AND THE USAGE OF VERBS-TO-BE ‘IS’ AND ‘ARE’ IN YEAR 5B‘ARE’ IN YEAR 5B

1.PROBLEM STATEMENT1.PROBLEM STATEMENT

SJK (C ) WAN HWA 1 is located 10 km to the south SJK (C ) WAN HWA 1 is located 10 km to the south of Ipoh. The people in Menglembu and nearby villages of Ipoh. The people in Menglembu and nearby villages mostly do odd jobs in cottage industries to earn a living. mostly do odd jobs in cottage industries to earn a living. Their academic background is secondary school level. Their academic background is secondary school level. Therefore they seldom speak and use English either in Therefore they seldom speak and use English either in school or at home. They are rather reluctant to use school or at home. They are rather reluctant to use English in their daily conversation for fear of being English in their daily conversation for fear of being laughed at by their friends. As a result, they neglected laughed at by their friends. As a result, they neglected the importance of English Language as a third language.the importance of English Language as a third language.

The pupils of Year showed very low proficiency in The pupils of Year showed very low proficiency in grammar particularly in verbs-to-be “is” and “are”. grammar particularly in verbs-to-be “is” and “are”. Thus, this action research is carried out to the pupils of Thus, this action research is carried out to the pupils of Year 4J in this area.Year 4J in this area.

2.PREVIOUS TEACHING AND LEARNING 2.PREVIOUS TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY REFLECTIONACTIVITY REFLECTION

The usage of verbs-to-be “is” and The usage of verbs-to-be “is” and “are” are not given emphasis during “are” are not given emphasis during teaching and learning activity. I feel by teaching and learning activity. I feel by giving a clear explaination on its usage in giving a clear explaination on its usage in sentence and sentence drills through sentence and sentence drills through substitution tables together with extensive substitution tables together with extensive written exercises, pupils will be able to written exercises, pupils will be able to construct sentences meaningfully.construct sentences meaningfully.

3.FIELD OF FOCUS3.FIELD OF FOCUS

In an initial survey conducted through In an initial survey conducted through a simple written exercise, it is very a simple written exercise, it is very obvious that the pupils were not aware obvious that the pupils were not aware that the verb-to-be in a sentence must that the verb-to-be in a sentence must agree with its subject in number. This agree with its subject in number. This aspect is rather new to the pupils and aspect is rather new to the pupils and quite complex and difficult to understand quite complex and difficult to understand its usage. Therefore we have decided that its usage. Therefore we have decided that the action research is focused on this the action research is focused on this grammatical item.grammatical item.

4.OBJECTIVES4.OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this action research The objectives of this action research are:-are:-

1. To enhance the usage of verbs-to-1. To enhance the usage of verbs-to-be be “is” and “are” in Year 5B“is” and “are” in Year 5B

2. To instill a positive attitude 2. To instill a positive attitude towards the towards the learning of English.learning of English.

3. To make the learning of grammar 3. To make the learning of grammar fun fun and enjoyableand enjoyable

5.TARGET GROUP5.TARGET GROUP

Year 5BYear 5B

6.SUGGESTED ACTIONS6.SUGGESTED ACTIONS

1. Grammar aspect should be given 1. Grammar aspect should be given emphasis during English lessonsemphasis during English lessons

2. Expand the pupils’ opportunity to 2. Expand the pupils’ opportunity to express their ideas in Englishexpress their ideas in English

7. METHODOLOGY7. METHODOLOGY

7.17.1 Type of research:Type of research:The type of research which will be carried out is experimental. It will be The type of research which will be carried out is experimental. It will be done through of pre-test, an interview and observation.done through of pre-test, an interview and observation.

7.2 7.2 Place of research:Place of research:The place where the research will be done in Year 5B.The place where the research will be done in Year 5B.

7.37.3 Research subject:Research subject:The subjects are twenty pupils – weak in verbs-to-be “is” and The subjects are twenty pupils – weak in verbs-to-be “is” and

“are” from 5B.“are” from 5B. 7.47.4 Research instruments:Research instruments:

The instruments are:The instruments are:a. Pre-test worksheeta. Pre-test worksheetb. While-test worksheetb. While-test worksheetc. Post-test worksheetc. Post-test worksheet

7.57.5 Scope of survey:Scope of survey:The scope of study is chosen mainly to enhance the understanding and The scope of study is chosen mainly to enhance the understanding and usage of verbs-to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ among pupils.usage of verbs-to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ among pupils.

7.67.6 Implementation ScheduleImplementation Schedule 7.77.7 Type of data collection:Type of data collection:

The data is collected from the pupils’ monthly test and daily work.The data is collected from the pupils’ monthly test and daily work.

8. INITIAL SURVEY8. INITIAL SURVEY

8.18.1 Initial Data collection. (In this study, Initial Data collection. (In this study, methods of Data Collection methods of Data Collection

were used:were used:5.1.15.1.1 PRE-TEST PRE-TEST5.1.25.1.2INTERVIEWINTERVIEW5.1.35.1.3OBSERVATIONOBSERVATION

8.28.2 Analysis of PRE-TEST. Analysis of PRE-TEST. 8.38.3 Analysis of INTERVIEW. Analysis of INTERVIEW. 8.48.4 Analysis of OBSERVATION. Analysis of OBSERVATION.

INITIAL SURVEYINITIAL SURVEY

8.1.18.1.1 PRE-TESTPRE-TESTa.) Pupils were given a worksheet containing twenty questions on fill in a.) Pupils were given a worksheet containing twenty questions on fill in the blanks with ‘is’ and ‘are’. (refer to appendix 1).the blanks with ‘is’ and ‘are’. (refer to appendix 1).b.) Teacher explained briefly on how to do the exercise.b.) Teacher explained briefly on how to do the exercise.c.) Pupils were given twenty minutes on complete the exercise.c.) Pupils were given twenty minutes on complete the exercise.

The worksheets were collected and marked (refer to appendix 2).The worksheets were collected and marked (refer to appendix 2). Teacher pointed out common errors pertaining to the usage of ‘is’ and ‘are’. The aim of Teacher pointed out common errors pertaining to the usage of ‘is’ and ‘are’. The aim of

this Pre-Test was to identify the pupils’ proficiency in verbs to-be.this Pre-Test was to identify the pupils’ proficiency in verbs to-be.

8.1.28.1.2 INTERVIEWINTERVIEWa.) A simple interview was carried out to assess the pupils’ attitude a.) A simple interview was carried out to assess the pupils’ attitude towards language. Questions like:towards language. Questions like:

Do you like English?Do you like English?How often do you speak English?How often do you speak English?Do you know when to use is and are?Do you know when to use is and are?

Were posed to the pupils. Many of the answers given were negative.Were posed to the pupils. Many of the answers given were negative.

8.1.38.1.3 OBSERVATIONSOBSERVATIONSa.) Based on observation carried out, the following were noted:a.) Based on observation carried out, the following were noted:Some pupils have the habit of copying their friend’s work.Some pupils have the habit of copying their friend’s work.There were very shy to converse English because they were afraid of being laughed at There were very shy to converse English because they were afraid of being laughed at by their friends.by their friends.They need to be reminded to do their corrections.They need to be reminded to do their corrections.

8. Initial Data Collection. 8. Initial Data Collection. In this study, methods of Data Collection were used :In this study, methods of Data Collection were used :

ANALYSISANALYSIS

8.18.1 ANALYSIS OF PRE-TESTANALYSIS OF PRE-TESTFrom the analysis of errors based on the fill in the blanks exercise. It was From the analysis of errors based on the fill in the blanks exercise. It was obvious that the pupils were not aware that the verbs to-be in a sentence obvious that the pupils were not aware that the verbs to-be in a sentence must agree with its subject in number and person. As verbs to-be do not must agree with its subject in number and person. As verbs to-be do not exists in Chinese language, the pupils find it difficult to understand the exists in Chinese language, the pupils find it difficult to understand the usage.usage.

8.28.2 ANALYSIS OF INTERVIEWANALYSIS OF INTERVIEWBased on the interview, it was obvious that the pupils were weak in Based on the interview, it was obvious that the pupils were weak in grammar. This could be due to the KBSR syllabus which does not grammar. This could be due to the KBSR syllabus which does not emphasize much on grammar. Furthermore, all the pupils here come from emphasize much on grammar. Furthermore, all the pupils here come from non-English speaking background. As far as English is concerned, it is not non-English speaking background. As far as English is concerned, it is not used at all at home or even in class during English period which is four used at all at home or even in class during English period which is four times per week. On top of that, these pupils are from the below average times per week. On top of that, these pupils are from the below average groups.groups.

8.38.3 ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONThe attitude of pupils towards their studies show lack of enthusiasm. Most The attitude of pupils towards their studies show lack of enthusiasm. Most of them do not finish their homework. They usually do it at the last minute of them do not finish their homework. They usually do it at the last minute by copying their friend’s work the following morning. The pupils also found by copying their friend’s work the following morning. The pupils also found it difficult to understand the instructions in English. So, is has to be it difficult to understand the instructions in English. So, is has to be translated into Chinese language to make things easier for them.translated into Chinese language to make things easier for them.

9. PLANNING STRATEGY9. PLANNING STRATEGY

9.1 Identifying the issue/problem:9.1 Identifying the issue/problem: The issue/ problem is that the pupils in Year 4J are weak in grammar,The issue/ problem is that the pupils in Year 4J are weak in grammar, particularly in their verbs-to-be “is” and “are”.particularly in their verbs-to-be “is” and “are”.

9.2 Data Collection:9.2 Data Collection: Based on the monthly test and daily work, the subject teacher discovered that Based on the monthly test and daily work, the subject teacher discovered that there were 20 pupils who were very weak in their verbs-to-be “is” and “are”.there were 20 pupils who were very weak in their verbs-to-be “is” and “are”.

9.3 Data analysis:9.3 Data analysis: (refer to table 9.3)(refer to table 9.3)

9.4 Planning strategy 9.4 Planning strategy Based on the initial findings of the survey, this action plan will focus mainly on Based on the initial findings of the survey, this action plan will focus mainly on verbs-to-be :is” and “are”. Prior to this, pupils have been given drills through verbs-to-be :is” and “are”. Prior to this, pupils have been given drills through substitution tables (refer to Appendix 3). This is done to ensure positive results substitution tables (refer to Appendix 3). This is done to ensure positive results during the implementation of the action plan. during the implementation of the action plan.

9.5 Implementation of Action 9.5 Implementation of Action (refer to 9.5)(refer to 9.5)

9.6 Data Collection (after the implementation of Action Plan)9.6 Data Collection (after the implementation of Action Plan) (refer to table 9.6 and table 9.7)(refer to table 9.6 and table 9.7)

9.7 Assessment:9.7 Assessment: (refer to table 9.7)(refer to table 9.7) From the table above, all the twenty pupils have shown a moderate improvement in From the table above, all the twenty pupils have shown a moderate improvement in their marks. This shows that if proper planning, personal attention and care are their marks. This shows that if proper planning, personal attention and care are given to a smaller number of pupils, these pupils who are weaker compared to the given to a smaller number of pupils, these pupils who are weaker compared to the whole class, can also excel in their studies. whole class, can also excel in their studies.

9.3 ANALYSIS OF THE MONTHTLY TEST9.3 ANALYSIS OF THE MONTHTLY TEST

NoNo NameName February(%February(%))

May(%)May(%)

1.1. Lok Kah WengLok Kah Weng 3636 4848

2.2. Lee Zhao JunLee Zhao Jun 5353 6161

3.3. Chai Yu HuanChai Yu Huan 2525 2626

4.4. Lau Xuan HangLau Xuan Hang 3636 5959

5.5. Lee Sie Lin Lee Sie Lin 4141 4343

6.6. Lee Wai SanLee Wai San 3434 4040

7.7. Tham Yoek KitTham Yoek Kit 3939 4141

8.8. Chow Si QiChow Si Qi 4343 4444

9.9. William LitWilliam Lit 5050 5454

10.10. Lee Kah WaiLee Kah Wai 4545 5555

11.11. Ho Jia MinHo Jia Min 3535 4040

12.12. Law Jie HengLaw Jie Heng 3838 3838

13.13. Ng Lai KuanNg Lai Kuan 2626 4545

14.14. Ng Poh YeeNg Poh Yee 2424 4444

15.15. Michelle ThamMichelle Tham 3636 4343

16.16. Chong Kar HinChong Kar Hin 2424 3636

17.17. Poon Jien YingPoon Jien Ying 3434 4444

18.18. Chor Kar LokChor Kar Lok 4141 4141

19.19. Chan Kok WaiChan Kok Wai 2828 4646

20.20. Lee Yi FengLee Yi Feng 4848 4848

9.5 IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN9.5 IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN The following is a simple plan:The following is a simple plan:

SubjectSubject :: English LanguageEnglish LanguageYearYear :: Year 4JYear 4JTimeTime :: 60 minutes60 minutesTopicTopic :: On the Farm On the Farm

6.3.1 Verbs to-be : ‘is’ / ‘are’6.3.1 Verbs to-be : ‘is’ / ‘are’Thinking SkillsThinking Skills :: Comparing and ContrastingComparing and ContrastingObjectivesObjectives :: By the end of the lesson, pupils should By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to :-be able to :-

1. Recognize the verb to-be ‘is’ and 1. Recognize the verb to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’.‘are’.

2. Fill in the blanks with ‘is’ or ‘are’ 2. Fill in the blanks with ‘is’ or ‘are’ correctly.correctly.

3. Proof read their own work and carry 3. Proof read their own work and carry out peer out peer

correction effectively.correction effectively.SkillsSkills :: 6.3.1 Usage of verb to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ 6.3.1 Usage of verb to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ in the in the topic – On the Farm topic – On the Farm

Audio Visual AidsAudio Visual Aids :: Mahjong paper, riddle cards, Mahjong paper, riddle cards, worksheets.worksheets.

Set InductionSet Induction ::Teacher asks three pupils to come forward to read the riddle on their respective cards.Teacher asks three pupils to come forward to read the riddle on their respective cards.

Step 1Step 1 ::Teacher revises with pupils ‘is’ and ‘are’Teacher revises with pupils ‘is’ and ‘are’

Step 2Step 2 ::Teacher distributes worksheets with illustration “on the farm” to pupils Teacher distributes worksheets with illustration “on the farm” to pupils (refer to Appendix 4)(refer to Appendix 4)

Step 3Step 3 ::Teacher instructs pupils to fill in the blanks by using ‘is’ or ‘are’ in each sentence.Teacher instructs pupils to fill in the blanks by using ‘is’ or ‘are’ in each sentence.

Step 4Step 4 ::Pupils do the exercise on their worksheet.Pupils do the exercise on their worksheet.

Step 5Step 5 ::Pupils proof read their work and carry out peer correction.Pupils proof read their work and carry out peer correction.

Step 6Step 6 ::A random, teacher asks each pair of pupils to read their answers aloud.A random, teacher asks each pair of pupils to read their answers aloud.

Step 7Step 7 ::Pupils paste the worksheet in their exercise book.Pupils paste the worksheet in their exercise book.

ClosureClosure ::Charades e. g.Charades e. g.

““The teacher The teacher isis teaching teaching .” .”““He He isis watering the plants.” watering the plants.”““They They areare singing.” singing.”““The boys The boys areare playing football.” playing football.”

“ “ They They areare flying kites.” flying kites.”

9.6ANALYSIS OF WHILE-TEST9.6ANALYSIS OF WHILE-TEST

No Name Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6

Q7

Q8

Q9

Q10

Total %

1. Lok Kah Weng / / / / / / 6 60

2. Lee Zhao Jun / / / / / / / 7 70

3. Chai Yu Huan / / / / / / 6 60

4. Lau Xuan Hang / / / / / / 6 60

5. Lee Sie Lin / / / / / / 6 60

6. Lee Wai San / / / / / / 6 60

7. Tham Yoek Kit / / / / / / 6 60

8. Chow Si Qi / / / / / / 6 60

9. William Lit / / / / / / / 7 70

10. Lee Kah Wai / / / / / / 6 60

ANALYSIS OF POST-TESTANALYSIS OF POST-TESTNo Name Q

1Q2

Q3

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Total %

1. Lok Kah Weng / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

2. Lee Zhao Jun / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 15 80

3. Chai Yu Huan / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 15 75

4. Lau Xuan Hang / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

5. Lee Sie Lin / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

6. Lee Wai San / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

7. Tham Yoek Kit / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

8. Chow Si Qi / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

9. William Lit / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 19 95

10. Lee Kah Wai / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 15 75

11. Ho Jia Min / / / / / / 6 60

12. Lau Jie Heng / / / / / / 6 60

13. Ng Lai Kuan / / / / / / 6 60

14. Ng Poh Yee / / / / / / / 7 70

15. Michelle Tham / / / / / / 6 60

16. Chong Kar Hin / / / / / / / 7 70

17. Poon Jien Ying / / / / / / / / 8 80

18. Choo Kar Lok / / / / / / / / 8 80

19. Chan Kok Wai / / / / / / / 7 70

20. Lee Yi Feng / / / / / / 6 60

11.Ho Jia Min / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

12.Lau Jie Heng / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

13.Ng Lai Kuan / / / / / / / / / / / / / 13 65

14.Ng Poh Yee / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

15.Michelle Tham / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

16.Chong Kar Hin / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 70

17.Poon Jien Ying / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 15 75

18.Choo Kar Lok / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 18 90

19.Chan Kok Wai / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 15 75

20.Lee Yi Feng / / / / / / / / / / / / / 13 65

10. REFLECTION10. REFLECTION

A pupil would be able to use the verbs to-be ‘is’ A pupil would be able to use the verbs to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ correctly if the teacher explains clearlyand ‘are’ correctly if the teacher explains clearly

its usage in a sentence (if possible withits usage in a sentence (if possible withillustrations or real objects – showing singular orillustrations or real objects – showing singular or

plural – as the saying goes, “seeing is believing”,plural – as the saying goes, “seeing is believing”, the teacher gives lots of drills (through substitution the teacher gives lots of drills (through substitution

tables) and lots of written exercise on a regular tables) and lots of written exercise on a regular basis as the saying goes, “practice makes basis as the saying goes, “practice makes

perfect”,. These activities will enhance their perfect”,. These activities will enhance their memory. But the key to improving proficiency in memory. But the key to improving proficiency in English is the efficient teaching of grammar right English is the efficient teaching of grammar right

from the start – from the start – -that is from Year 1 itself. -that is from Year 1 itself.

11. SUGGESTIONS11. SUGGESTIONS

8.1 All English Language teachers should emphasize more 8.1 All English Language teachers should emphasize more on on grammar at all levels.grammar at all levels.

8.2 Conduct the “10 minutes Introductory Reading8.2 Conduct the “10 minutes Introductory Reading Session” during the teaching and learningSession” during the teaching and learning process in the class.process in the class.

8.3 Revise the syllabus where more emphasis will be given 8.3 Revise the syllabus where more emphasis will be given on on grammar, just like the English Language Books in grammar, just like the English Language Books in the 70’s.the 70’s.

12. CONCLUSION12. CONCLUSION

Pupils are able to use verbs to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ Pupils are able to use verbs to-be ‘is’ and ‘are’ correctly in their speech and written work. They correctly in their speech and written work. They

have shown a renewed interest in learning have shown a renewed interest in learning grammar. They also enjoyed learning verb to-be grammar. They also enjoyed learning verb to-be through charades and games. Learning English through charades and games. Learning English through fun definitely helped them learn better through fun definitely helped them learn better and remember longer. The pupils also did their and remember longer. The pupils also did their

while-test satisfactory (refer to Appendix 4a/4b). while-test satisfactory (refer to Appendix 4a/4b). Most of them scored well in their post-test (refer Most of them scored well in their post-test (refer

to Appendix 5). Nevertheless, constant revision on to Appendix 5). Nevertheless, constant revision on grammar from time to time is a must especially grammar from time to time is a must especially

for pupils studying in an urban area schools.for pupils studying in an urban area schools.• • A good teacher is the one who never gives his pupils the fish, but rather teaches them how to catch it.A good teacher is the one who never gives his pupils the fish, but rather teaches them how to catch it. • •

Appendix Appendix １ １ ( Pre-Test )( Pre-Test )ENGLISHENGLISH

Name: ________________________ Date: Name: ________________________ Date: ______________________

Fill in the blanks with ‘Fill in the blanks with ‘ is is ’ or ‘ ’ or ‘ areare ’ ’

1.Puan Aminah ____________ a hardworking 1.Puan Aminah ____________ a hardworking teacherteacher

2.Christina _____________ my friend.2.Christina _____________ my friend.3.That boy ____________ Jason.3.That boy ____________ Jason.4.Hamid and Kamal _____________ neighbours.4.Hamid and Kamal _____________ neighbours.5.My sister’s room ______________always clean.5.My sister’s room ______________always clean.6.The butterflies ____________ beautiful.6.The butterflies ____________ beautiful.7.You ____________very clever.7.You ____________very clever.8.He ____________ a postman.8.He ____________ a postman.9.The rabbit ____________ clean and cute.9.The rabbit ____________ clean and cute.10.The girls ____________singing on the stage.10.The girls ____________singing on the stage.

11.My parents _____________ teachers.11.My parents _____________ teachers.

12.There _____________ many animals at the 12.There _____________ many animals at the zoo.zoo.

13.The cat _____________sleeping under the 13.The cat _____________sleeping under the car.car.

14.This _____________an orchid plant.14.This _____________an orchid plant.

15.They ______________brothers and sisters.15.They ______________brothers and sisters.

16.Janet’s hair _____________longer than mine.16.Janet’s hair _____________longer than mine.

17.Hanif ___________a polite boy.17.Hanif ___________a polite boy.

18.The birds ____________on the roof.18.The birds ____________on the roof.

19.The children _____________flying kites.19.The children _____________flying kites.

20.There ____________ a burger stall by the 20.There ____________ a burger stall by the roadside. roadside.

ANALYSIS OF PRE-TESTANALYSIS OF PRE-TESTNo Name Q

1Q2

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Total %

1. Lok Kah Weng / / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

2. Lee Zhao Jun / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

3. Chai Yu Huan / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

4. Lau Xuan Hang / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

5. Lee Sie Lin / / / / / / / / / 9 45

6. Lee Wai San / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

7. Tham Yoek Kit / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

8. Chow Si Qi / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

9. William Lit / / / / / / / / / / / / / 13 65

10. Lee Kah Wai / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

11.Ho Jia Min / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

12.Lau Jie Heng / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

13.Ng Lai Kuan / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

14.Ng Poh Yee / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

15.Michelle Tham / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

16.Chong Kar Hin / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

17.Poon Jien Ying / / / / / / / / / / / / / 13 65

18.Choo Kar Lok / / / / / / / / / / / / 12 60

19.Chan Kok Wai / / / / / / / / / / / 11 55

20.Lee Yi Feng / / / / / / / / / / 10 50

Appendix Appendix ３ ３ (While Test)(While Test)

ENGLISHENGLISHName:_______________ Date:____________Name:_______________ Date:____________

Fill in the blanks with ‘ Fill in the blanks with ‘ is is ’ or ‘ ’ or ‘ areare ’ ’

１．１． The farmer ______ feeding the chickens.The farmer ______ feeding the chickens.

２．２． A dog ______ standing behind the A dog ______ standing behind the farmer.farmer.

３．３． A cat ____ sitting between the dog and A cat ____ sitting between the dog and the goat.the goat.

４．４． The fat cow ____ standing near the The fat cow ____ standing near the shade.shade.

５．５． There _____ three goats. Two of them There _____ three goats. Two of them _______ eating grass._______ eating grass.

６．６． A cockerel ______ crowing.A cockerel ______ crowing.

7. There ______ many chickens feeding 7. There ______ many chickens feeding on the grains. Two of them ________ on the grains. Two of them ________ fighting.fighting.

8. Many ducks ______ swimming in the 8. Many ducks ______ swimming in the pond while some ____ moving pond while some ____ moving towards the pond.towards the pond.

9. There ______ a durian tree on the 9. There ______ a durian tree on the farm. The papaya trees _______ farm. The papaya trees _______ bearing a lot of fruits.bearing a lot of fruits.

10. There ______ a bird on the roof of 10. There ______ a bird on the roof of the shed.the shed.

Appendix 4 Appendix 4 ENGLISHENGLISH

Name: _________________ Date: _________Name: _________________ Date: _________ There are some errors in the sentences given There are some errors in the sentences given

below. Identify and circle the words used.below. Identify and circle the words used. Write the sentences again in the space given.Write the sentences again in the space given. 1. My brother is in his room.1. My brother is in his room.

_________________________________________. _________________________________________.

2. They is coming to the party. 2. They is coming to the party. _________________________________________. _________________________________________.

3. You are an honest boy.3. You are an honest boy._________________________________________._________________________________________.

4. We are at home.4. We are at home._________________________________________._________________________________________.

5. My grandparents is old.5. My grandparents is old._________________________________________._________________________________________.

6. The trees are big and tall.6. The trees are big and tall._________________________________________._________________________________________.

7. The flowers is beautiful.7. The flowers is beautiful._________________________________________._________________________________________.

8. There are many pupils at the canteen. 8. There are many pupils at the canteen. _______________________________________._______________________________________.

9. The apple is sweet.9. The apple is sweet._________________________________________._________________________________________.

10. The dog are barking loudly.10. The dog are barking loudly._________________________________________._________________________________________.

11. The pupils are cleaning their classroom. 11. The pupils are cleaning their classroom. ____________________________________.____________________________________.

12. This is an electric iron.12. This is an electric iron._________________________________________._________________________________________.

13. The cat are playful.13. The cat are playful._________________________________________._________________________________________.

14.Francis and Jane is cousins.14.Francis and Jane is cousins._________________________________________._________________________________________.

15.My hands is dirty.15.My hands is dirty._________________________________________._________________________________________.

16.Her bicycle is red.16.Her bicycle is red._________________________________________._________________________________________.

17. The car are expensive.17. The car are expensive._________________________________________._________________________________________.

18.He is in 4J.18.He is in 4J._________________________________________._________________________________________.

19.You are a helpful boy19.You are a helpful boy_________________________________________._________________________________________.

20.My school is SJK (C) Wan Hwa 1, Menglembu. 20.My school is SJK (C) Wan Hwa 1, Menglembu. _______________________________._______________________________.

Appendix 5Appendix 5Based on the picture, write one correct sentence. You Based on the picture, write one correct sentence. You

must use both the words given.must use both the words given.

１１ ..---- farmer --- vegetables---- farmer --- vegetables

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２２ .. Mary ----- blowingMary ----- blowing

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３３ .. 　　Ali ---- riding ------Ali ---- riding ------

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４４ ..They ------ assembly ------ They ------ assembly ------

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５５ ..---- dogs ------ cage – ---- dogs ------ cage –

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Appendix 6 (Post-Test)Appendix 6 (Post-Test)Name: __________________ Date: _____________Name: __________________ Date: _____________

Fill in the blanks with “is” and “are”.Fill in the blanks with “is” and “are”.

1.Puan Aminah ____________ a hardworking teacher1.Puan Aminah ____________ a hardworking teacher2.Christina _____________ my friend.2.Christina _____________ my friend.3.That boy ____________ Jason.3.That boy ____________ Jason.4.Hamid and Kamal _____________ neighbours.4.Hamid and Kamal _____________ neighbours.5.My sister’s room ______________always clean.5.My sister’s room ______________always clean.6.The butterflies ____________ beautiful.6.The butterflies ____________ beautiful.7.You ____________very clever.7.You ____________very clever.8.He ____________ a postman.8.He ____________ a postman.9.The rabbit ____________ clean and cute.9.The rabbit ____________ clean and cute.10.The girls ____________singing on the stage.10.The girls ____________singing on the stage.

11.My parents _____________ teachers.11.My parents _____________ teachers.

12.There _____________ many animals at the 12.There _____________ many animals at the zoo.zoo.

13.The cat _____________sleeping under the car.13.The cat _____________sleeping under the car.

14.This _____________an orchid plant.14.This _____________an orchid plant.

15.They ______________brothers and sisters.15.They ______________brothers and sisters.

16.Janet’s hair _____________longer than mine.16.Janet’s hair _____________longer than mine.

17.Hanif ___________a polite boy.17.Hanif ___________a polite boy.

18.The birds ____________on the roof.18.The birds ____________on the roof.

19.The children _____________flying kites.19.The children _____________flying kites.

20.There ____________ a burger stall by the 20.There ____________ a burger stall by the roadside. roadside.