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BASIC COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH FOR SKM FORM 4 AND 5

PREFACE
English is taught in all primary and secondary schools as a second language. Learners are taught the English Language to enable them to
use the language to further their studies and for work purposes. The Basic Communicative English Curriculum is specially designed to cater to
the needs of students undertaking the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia course.

AIM
The Basic Communicative English Curriculum for SKM students aims to equip students with basic communication skills in order to meet
their needs for English Language in their everyday life, for knowledge acquisition, and for future workplace needs.

OBJECTIVES
The Basic Communicative English Curriculum for SKM students enables them to:
i) take part in social interactions and to obtain goods and services
ii) listen, read and respond to a variety of texts ( with guidance ), then express ideas in spoken and written forms.
iii) show awareness and appreciation of moral values and love towards the nation.

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STANDARD CURRICULUM FOR BASIC COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH FOR SKM FORM 4 AND FORM 5
CONTENT STANDARD
1.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKING
1.1 Listen and respond appropriately to stimulus in formal
and informal situations for a variety of purposes

1.2 Pronounce words and speak confidently with correct

stress, rhythm and intonation.

LEARNING STANDARD
1.1.1

Able to listen and respond to stimulus given with guidance.

1.1.2

Able to listen to and enjoy stories

1.1.3

Able to listen to and follow simple instructions

1.1.4

Able to listen to and follow simple directions

1.1.5

Able to listen to and demonstrate understanding of oral texts

1.1.6

Able to listen and enunciate with correct tone, stress and intonation.

1.2.1

Able to say aloud words and phrases

1.2.2

Able to repeat words and phrases using correct

pronunciation and word stress

1.2.3

Able to pronounce words and phrases

1.2.4

Able to talk, with guidance, about a given stimulus

1.2.5

Able to talk about related topics

1.2.6

Able to ask and answer questions

1.2.7

Able to give simple explanations

1.2.8

Able to give instructions and directions

1.2.9

Able to participate in daily conversations

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1.2.10 Able to role play given situations

1.2.11 Able to order goods orally
1.2.12 Able to make telephone conversations
1.2.13 Able to discuss and give opinions
1.2.14 Able to give simple descriptions
1.2.15 Able to retell stories

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CONTENT STANDARD

LEARNING STANDARD

2.0 READING
2.1 Read and demonstrate understanding of words,
phrases, sentences and paragraphs.

2.1.1 Able to read and match words and phrases with graphics
2.1.2 Able to read and identify spoken phrases
2.1.3 Able to read to sequence sentences into paragraphs

2.2 Read and demonstrate understanding of a variety

of linear and non-linear texts

2.2.1 Able to read and transfer information into tables

2.2.2 Able to interpret non-linear texts

2.3 Read independently for information and enjoyment.

2.3.1 Able to identify main ideas and supporting details

2.3.2 Able to predict outcomes
2.3.3 Able to draw conclusion

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CONTENT STANDARD

LEARNING STANDARD

3.0 WRITING
3.1 Read and copy in neat legible print numeral,
words and phrases

3.1.1 Able to read and complete linear and non-linear texts by naming
3.1.2 Able to read and complete linear and non-linear texts by labelling
3.1.3 Able to complete linear and non-linear texts by filling in the blanks.

3.2 Read and transfer information to complete linear

and non-linear texts.

3.2.1

3.3 Write simple sentences

3.3.1 Able to write words, phrases and simple sentences using stimulus
3.3.2 Able to write parallel paragraphs using stimulus
3.3.3 Able to write a simple paragraph

3.4 Complete descriptions of a process or procedure

using sequence connectors

3.4.1 Able to arrange the statements related to processes or procedures using

stimulus as guides
3.4.2 Able to sequence the statements related to processes or procedures using
appropriate sequence connectors.
3.4.3 Able to complete statements related to processes or procedures using
appropriate sequence connectors

3.5 Write using appropriate language, form and style for a

variety of purposes.

3.5.1 Able to complete linear and non-linear texts

3.5.2 Able to write simple paragraphs using a variety of media
3.5.3 Able to write simple memos, letters, and resume

Able to transfer information to and from linear and non-linear texts by

naming
3.2.2 Able to transfer information to and from linear and non-linear texts by
labelling
3.2.3 Able to transfer information to and from linear and non-linear texts by
filling in the blanks

MAPPING OF GRAMMAR
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CONTENT STANDARDS

LEARNING STANDARDS

4.0 GRAMMAR
4.1 use different word classes correctly and appropriately

4.1 Able to use nouns correctly and appropriately:

a) common nouns
b) proper nouns
c) singular nouns
d) plural nouns
e) countable nouns
f) uncountable nouns
4.2 Able to use pronouns correctly
a) personal
b) demonstrative
4.3 Able to use verbs correctly and appropriately
a) regular verbs
b) simple present tense
c) simple past tense
4.4 Able to use conjunctions correctly and appropriately
a) and
b) or
c) but
d) because
4.5 Able to use prepositions correctly and appropriately
a) in
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

on
under
in front of
next to
to
from
across
along
between

4.6 Able to use adjectives correctly and appropriately

a) colour
b) shape
c) size
d) number
4.7 Able to use articles correctly and appropriately
a) a
b) an
c) the