WAJ3103: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

PISMP IPGM
SEMESTER 2, 2011
INDEPENDENT STUDENT LEARNING
WEEK/ INTERACTION TASK REMARKS
1
( 1 hour)
Group work:
Choose a text to discuss the relevance and
purpose behind the use of conjunctions,
preposition and interjection found in the text.
Make copies of the texts available for whole
class discussion next lesson.
(1 hour)
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings
Short texts
Excerpts from different text types.
Materials based on relevant
subject matter.
Comic strips.
Drama scripts
2
(1 hour)
Individual work
Students select and complete at least one exercise for
each part of speech.
(1 hour)
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings
Short texts
Excerpts from different text types
Internet sources
3 Group work- forum
Research the topic on the assigned roles for a forum
Suggested materials
Newspaper clippings
to be presented in the text lesson.
(1 hour)
Excerpts from different text types.
Internet sources
Articles
Speeches
Dialogues
4 Individual work:
Write a reflection based on the forum presented
(1 hour)

Materials relate to chosen forum topics
Other relevant materials
5 Group work:
Select a variety of text types
Write the similarities and differences of the
main ideas and supporting details presented in
different text types.
(1 hour)
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings on current
issues
Short texts
Excerpts from different text types.
Relevant materials

6 Group work
Complete the following task based on the story
a) Identify the setting
b) List adjectives that describe the characters
c) State the tone/attitude of the writer
d) Write a conclusion to the story
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings on current
issues.
Short texts
Excerpts from different text types.
Individual work
Select a poem to be used in the text lesson.
Materials based on learners major
course
7 Group work
Read a story of your choices.
Write your personal response to the story.
(1 hour)

Use short poems.

Do not use texts that have already been
used in secondary school.
8 Individual work
Complete the present report for peer feedback on:
Format
Purpose/objective
Language
Audience
(1 hour)

Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings on current
issues
Excerpts from different text types.
Annual reports
Materials based on learners major
course.
9n of assignment 3. Individual work
Complete and submit the summary to your
lecturer in the 10
th
week.
(1 hour)
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings on current
issues.
articles
Excerpts from different text types.
Materials based on learners major
course
10 Individual work
Write an informal letter
(1 hour)

Suggested materials:
Samples of formal and informal
letter.
Authentic materials.
Submission of assignment 3
11 Group work
Download an academic paper related to
learners major course.
Study the academic paper and discuss its
language aspects.
(1 hour)
Suggested materials:
Newspaper clippings on current
issues.
Short texts
Excerpts from different text types.
Materials based on learners major
course
12 Pair work
Paraphrase the highlighted sections of the
given text.
Distinguish facts from opinios in the exercise
given.

(1 hour)
Suggested Materials:
Academic journals, Periodicals, Books,
electronic sources.

Hogne, a (2003) The Essentials of
English: a writers Handbook, New York:
Pearson Education

Oshima A & Hogne, a.(1999) Writing
Academic English. 3
rd
Edition. New York:
Longman.

13 Download and read an article on reflection/critical
reflection.
(1 hour)

Suggested materials:
Sample academic paper.
14 Individual work
Write a critical reflection on your English learning
experience.
(1 hour)

Articles collected for ISL in week 13
15 Compile all your materials and assignments into your
portfolio.
(1 hour)