Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
FORM 4
2011
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
1–5 Theme 1 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Writing & talking about
People 1.1 Make friends and keep Interpersonal i. Talking about oneself to others, Language forms wedding customs & rituals.
friendships by sharing information about each and functions • Comparing & contrasting
Knowing Me a. taking part in other that is of interest to both wedding customs.
Knowing You / conversations and parties. • Problem solving and decision
Diwali Festival discussions. SOUND SYSTEM making.
/ Ramadhan d. exchanging ideas, Vowel sounds • Reading a variety of texts.
information and /i/ /i:/ • Scanning for details by
opinions on topics of ticking true or false
interest. VOCABULARY statements.
1.2 Take part in social Level 2 • Refer to wordlist • Finding meaning of words
interaction by vi. Making a decision regarding an • Dictionary skills using contextual clues.
a. carrying out a variety action to be taken based on • Talking about the different
of language functions. agreement of all members of a festivals.
b. discussing plans and group.
arrangements in vii. Read topics of current interest
solving problems & and exchange ideas.
making decisions.
GRAMMAR
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
1.1 Make friends and keep 1.0 Level 1 Subject-verb
friendships by Interpersonal i. Sharing information about each agreement
c. exchanging ideas, other that is of interest to both parties. Adjectives and • Completing a conversation.
information and nouns • Role play using cue cards.
Looking Up opinions on topics of • Listening & completing a
Lifestyles interest. SOUND SYSTEM table.
1.2 Take part in social Level 1 Words from • Writing a composition –
interaction by i. Disagreeing politely. foreign languages whether the use if the mobile
a. carrying out a variety ii. Offering advice. phone should be restricted.
of language functions. iii. Expressing concern.
iv. Persuading someone to do
2.3 Present information by something.
b. explaining.
f. composing, revising 2.0 Level 3
& editing drafts; & Informational viii. Apply process writing skills.
checking accuracy of
spelling, punctuation
& grammar.
1-3 Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1 • Sharing of one’s feelings or
Introduction to 3.1 Listen to, read, view and Aesthetic i. Reciting poems with feelings and experiences in natural
literature respond to literary works by expressions and with the correct disaster.
a. explaining the message pronunciation, intonation, stress and • Watching video on natural
Poem – In The the writer is trying to rhythm. disaster.
Midst of convey and discussing iii. Retelling the poem in one’s own • Information hunt – the poet.
Hardship how this relates to words. • Show some emotion.
one’s life. • Reciting poem.
b. explaining the Level 3 • Writing out the rhyme sch.
message the writer is xiii. Understanding the figurative • Matching lines with
trying to convey and language of the text. paraphrased version.
discussing how this • Searching for literary devices
relates to one’s life. used.
d. reciting poems with • Acrostic poem.
feeling and • Interview a natural disaster
expression.
WEEK THEME/ LEARNING DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
6 – 10 Theme 2 : Students should be able to: 2.0 Level 3 GRAMMAR • Completing a quiz.
Health: 2.3 Present information by Informational viii. Applying process writing skills. Prepositions of • Role playing.
b. explaining. time • Discussing a meal plan.
Healthy Living c. composing, revising 1.0 Level 1 Prepositions of • Writing an essay.
/ Healthy and editing drafts; and Interpersonal ii. Responding to questions politely association • Further activity : e.g. Futures
Eating Habit checking accuracy of by giving the required information. Studies Skills
spelling, punctuation CONSONANT e.g. To forecast what may
Checking Up and grammar. SOUNDS happen if we do not take care of
On Health / i. using appropriate format, /k/ /ks/ /z/ our health (in 20 years’ time).
Diseases / conventions and grammar
Disorders when presenting GRAMMAR • Answering questions based
information. 2.0 Processing text read by: The Present Perfect on pictures.
Informational Level 1 Tense • Listening to a conversation.
Students should be able to: Scanning for details. The Simple Past • Listening for specific
1.1 Make friends and keep Level 2 Tense information and ticking the
friendships by vii. Identifying main ideas. correct answer.
a. taking part in • Listening for specific
conversations and Level 3 SOUND SYSTEM information to complete a
discussions. xiv. Drawing conclusions. Stress on four- flow chart.
syllable words • Reading for details, making
2.1 Obtain information for inferences, moving beyond
different purposes by the text.
a. reading materials in VOCABULARY
• Using a thesaurus.
print such as reports and Refer to wordlist
articles and using other
electronic media such as
the Internet.
DISCUSSION
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6-9 Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1 • Drawing friends’ faces.
Aesthetic ii. Finding out the meaning of • Paraphrase poem.
Poem - 3.1 Listen to, read, view and unfamiliar words by using contextual • Relating the situation in the
He Had Such respond to literary works by clues and the dictionary. poem to real life.
Quiet Eyes a. understanding and • Completing worksheet(s) to
telling in one’s own words Level 2 identify themes and moral
the story heard and read, vii. Talking about values in the poem values.
giving one’s opinion of the and whether they are meaningful to • Chain reading.
text. one’s life. • Unscrambling words.
• Bingo game.
Level 3 • Haiku writing.
xi. Talking about the message the • Idiomatic expression.
poet is trying to put across in his/her • Drawing and predicting the
poem and writing a simple paragraph future.
on it.
• Debate – whose fault?
xii. Understanding some of the
figurative language of the text.
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
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Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1 • Rearranging sequence of
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Aesthetic iii. Retelling the story in one’s own events.
Short Story – respond to literary works by words. • Decoding messages on
The Fruitcake a. understanding and themes and moral values.
Special telling in one’s own words Level 2 • Making plot stars.
the story heard and read, iv. Narrating sequence of events • Identifying theme.
giving one’s opinion of the i. Describing characters and writing • Role playing or
text. simple descriptions. dramatising.
c. explaining the message • Completing
the writer is trying to Level 3 worksheet(s).
convey and discussing how ii. Talking about the theme in a • Identifying moral values.
this story. • Drawing character
posters.
3.2 Express themselves • Identifying literary
creatively and imaginatively Level 1 devices.
by ii. Role-playing characters • Identifying setting.
a. Dramatizing texts and
• Narrating a frightening
role-playing characters.
experience.
• Writing a letter.
• Journal writing.
• Word hunt.
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
22 – 27 Theme 4 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Levels 1, 2 & 3 GRAMMAR • Identifying pictures that have
Science & 2.1 Obtain information for Interpersonal i. Listening to and understanding a Passive incorporated science &
Technology different purposes by 2.0 variety of texts. construction technology.
a. listening to spoken texts. Informational ii. Reading silently and aloud with Logical connectors • Reading short texts and
Going High- c. reading materials in print. understanding a variety of texts. Sequence transferring information onto
Tech / Online connectors a chart.
Shopping 2.2. Process information by SOUND SYSTEM • Answering questions on short
a. skimming and scanning Consonant clusters texts.
for specific information and Level 1 /sl/ /kl/ • Listening & completing a
ideas. i. Converting information into tables, table.
b. extracting main ideas and graphs & diagrams. VOCABULARY • Listening & picking out
details. • The prefix ‘pre’ specific words.
d. presenting information in • Reading an article &
non-linear forms. transferring information onto
a flow chart.
• Scanning for information.
• Preparing a graphic
organizer.
Moving Ahead 1.1 Make friends & keep 1.0 Level 1
friendships by Informational iii. Relating personal experiences. GRAMMAR
b. talking about personal Prepositions of • Sharing experiences.
experiences. direction • Completing a table.
Prepositions of • Writing – an article /a letter
2.3 Present information to 2.0 Level 2 purpose of complaint / summary / a
different audiences by Informational iv. Expanding notes and outlines.
descriptive composition.
a. writing recounts, Level 3 SOUND SYSTEM
• Role playing buying a
descriptions, explanations, viii. Applying process writing skills. Consonant sounds
product.
and, reports. /s/ /zem/ /sp/
i. using appropriate format,
conventions and grammar
when presenting
information.
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
28 –33 Theme 5 & 6 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Sharing information on dams.
Values and 1.3 Make friends and keep Interpersonal i. Talking about oneself to others, Gerunds • Reading & matching
Social Issues friendships by sharing information about each other Gerunds after opinions.
a. taking part in that is of interest to both parties. prepositions • Listening to a dialogue &
Deciding On conversations and ii. Responding to questions politely Infinitives answering true or false
Dams discussions. by giving the required information. questions.
d. exchanging ideas, SOUND SYSTEM • Matching expressions with
information and opinions on Processing texts listened to by Homophones their meanings.
topics of interest. Level 1 • Completing a graphic
ii. Noting important details. VOCABULARY organizer.
2.2 Process information by Level 2 • Refer to wordlist • Reading for details and
a. skimming and scanning 2.0 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting • Dictionary skills making inferences.
for specific information. Informational down key words & phrases.
b. Extracting main ideas Processing texts read by
and details. Level 1
f. Drawing conclusions. ii. Skimming for gist and stating
what the text is about.
iii. Scanning for details.
Level 2
Loving Our 1.1 Make friends & keep vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple
Country friendships by text.
d. exchanging ideas, GRAMMAR • Talking about patriotism.
information & opinions on Level 1 The Past Perfect • Agreeing or disagreeing
topics of interest. iii. Relating personal experiences. Tense with opinions.
Adverbs of degree • Initiating & keeping a
2.3 Present information by 1.0 Level 2 –thoroughly, discussion going.
e. expanding notes & Interpersonal iv. Expanding notes & outlines. completely, nearly • Writing – a descriptive
outlines. Level 3 essay/ summary / one’s
f. composing, revising & viii. Apply process writing skills. SOUND SYSTEM opinion
editing drafts; Sentence stress in
i.using appropriate format, statements &
conventions & grammar 2.0 questions
Informational
VOCABULARY
Antonyms
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DISCUSSION
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