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Name of Teacher: PN. NOORZIZALAWATI BINTI DAHARI

Form

Duration(weeks)
3

Domain (s)

Theme

PERSONAL
PUBLIC

Grammar Item(s)
common nouns
proper nouns
indefinite article a and an

Topic

PEOPLE & CULTURE

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

EXPECTATIONS
(questions/statements to be answered while and after lessons-similar to objectives)
1) Listen, identify and share own New Years Resolution (Listening and Speaking)
2) Read, understand and respond to questions on a brochure on how people of different cultures celebrate their New
Year in Malaysia (Reading)
3) Create posters for the different New Year celebrations in Malaysia (Writing)
4) Work on and present a sketch on the various New Year celebrations in Malaysia (Action Oriented Task)
5) Read, understand and share opinions on a poem (Lit in Action)

TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

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1) Collaborative Learning
2) Student-centredness

CROSS-CURRICULAR ELEMENTS
1)
2)
3)
4)

Values Respect the differences and value the similarities

Language
Patriotism and Citizenship
Creativity and Innovation

Listening and Speaking

Duration: 2 hours

Content Standard(s):
1.2 Listen to, engage and interpret meaningful conversations
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1.3 Listen to and respond critically to a wide range of spoken, audio and visual texts
1.4 Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures
Learning Standard(s):
1.2.1 Listen to and respond to directions, instructions and procedures
1.3.1 Listen to spoken, audio and visual texts to:
(i) retrieve main ideas
(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1 Express feelings and give simple descriptions of personal experiences orally
Activity(ies):
1. Listen to a Morning Talk Programme and complete a Tree Map given in the textbook (pg. 2)
2. Read and practice saying aloud sample resolutions from the textbook.
3. Complete own Tree Map of New Year Resolutions based on personal goals, goals related to school life and goals for family and
friends.
4. Share own resolutions with friends using sample sentence structures given.
Formative Assessment:
Individual oral presentation
Resources:
1. Textbook
2. http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/my-favourite-day-diwali
Reflection:

Reading

Duration: 1 1/2 hours

Content Standard(s):
2.1 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts using a range of strategies to construct meaning
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2.2 Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everyday living

Learning Standard(s):
2.1.1 Read and develop vocabulary skills by understanding
(i) similes.
2.1.2 Understand meanings of words from print media by using
(i) dictionary
2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by
(i) identifying main ideas in given texts
2.2.2 Locate and organise information by:
(i) using graphic organisers
Activity(ies):
1. Read a brochure on how people of different cultures celebrate their new year in Malaysia
2. Start a Vocabulary Journal for vocabulary enrichment
3. Learn dictionary skills to find meaning of words
4. Answer comprehension questions based on the text
5. Complete a double bubble map on the similarities and differences between Chinese New Year and Indian New Year
celebrations
Formative Assessment:
1.Vocabulary journal
2. Completion of comprehension questions
3. Completion of a double-bubble map
Resources:
http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-new-year.html
Reflection:

Writing

Duration: 1 1/2 hours

Content Standard(s):
3.2 Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic and functional purposes
Learning Standard(s):
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3.2.2 Write for creative and personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans
Activity(ies):
1. Look at the example of posters given in the textbook and match the headings to suitable posters.
2. Think and come up with other suitable headings in pairs or groups.
3. Present the headings to other pairs/groups.
4. Create posters for the different New Year celebrations using the tips given on page 7 (textbook) in pairs or groups.
5. Choose one task from My Choice Board (page 8) and complete the task in groups.
6. Present the finished task to other groups during the gallery walk.
Formative Assessment:
1. Posters
2. Oral and graphic presentation (My Choice Board)
Resources:
1. Textbook
2. Sample of real posters and from the internet
Reflection:

Grammar

Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s): r
4.1 Identify and use language structures appropriately according to context
Learning Standard(s):
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4.1.1 Identify and use nouns appropriately according to context.

(i) common nouns
(ii) proper nouns
4.1.4 Identify and use articles appropriately according to context.
(i) indefinite article a and an
Activity(ies):
1. Study the notes on the grammar items (common nouns and proper nouns) and complete Task 1 given (page 9).
2. In pairs or groups, list out other common nouns and proper nouns (Worksheet 1).
3. Do a gallery walk and get other groups to check whether the words are accepted as common nouns and proper nouns. The
group with the most correct words is given rewards.
4. Read the notes on indefinite and definite articles individually.
5. In pairs or groups, list out other words using the indefinite and definite articles (Worksheet 2).
6. Use the 2-stay 2-stray strategy to get students to share their words (2-stay) and ask others about their words (2-stray). Add new
words they learn from other groups to their own lists.
7. Complete Task 2 individually.
8. Discuss the answers in pairs.
9. Discuss and justify the answers during the class discussion.
Formative Assessment:
1. Worksheet 1 List of Common Nouns and Proper Nouns
2. Worksheet 2 List of Indefinite and Definite Articles
Resources:
Reflection:

ACTION-ORIENTED TASK(S)
(These action-oriented tasks ensure that all the four language skills and the Grammar elements

Duration: 1 1/2 hours

taught are integrated to emulate real-life situations. These tasks and experiences will be the bridging that helps students to overcome
challenges in real life which require them to communicate in English.)
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Content Standard(s):
1.4 Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures
Learning Standard(s):
1.4.1 Express feelings and give simple descriptions of personal experiences orally
Activity(ies):
A. Work in groups of 4 or 5 and present a sketch on the various New Year celebrations in Malaysia
1. Vote or decide on a New Year celebration to work on.
2. Pre-production
a. Research Gather information from the library or the internet on how New Year is celebrated
b. Plan a sketch to describe how a family celebrates New Year, e.g.:
i. Outline a beginning, middle, and end
ii. Create the dialogue
iii. Prepare the costumes to reflect the different races
iv. Prepare and choose appropriate music to reflect the different races
v. Prepare an appropriate setting and suitable props to reflect the different races
c. Promote Designing posters to promote the sketch or create a promotional video clip
d. Training narrators and actors practice their dialogues
3. Present a sketch on the chosen New Year celebrations in Malaysia.
Formative Assessment:
Presentation of sketch on the various New Year celebrations in Malaysia
Suggestions:
a. Videos are uploaded on a preferred chosen social media. Students and teachers can go log on and cast votes on their
favourite sketch
b. Assessment on criteria e.g. cooperation, stage effects, props and costumes, English proficiency, cooperation, acting.
2. The Peoples Choice Award: Classmates can award stars on the posters used to promote the New Year celebration to
vote for their sketch of choice.
Resources:
How to do a sketch/skit:
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http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Skit
http://www.dummies.com/education/language-arts/creative-writing/playwriting-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/
Sample scoresheet:
http://www.sttss.edu.hk/english/project/Drama/Guidelinesandmarksheets.doc or https://www.google.com/url?
sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjkkof8lrLQAhXHso8KHRHbAQQQFg
hFMAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fppdpgudang.edu.my%2Fmuatturun%2F2012-0313_Drama_1.doc&usg=AFQjCNFHAQrRbuW4cfwyP4PR-hhXme24iQ&sig2=ULCUau5petDqdnEpa7DpHg )
Reflection:

Literature in Action

Duration: 3 hours

Content Standard(s): v
5.1 Engage and respond to a variety of literary texts to express understanding of the broader world of ideas and concepts
5.2 Use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes and audiences, and relate them to real life
situations
Learning Standard(s):
5.1.2 Read and understand various literary works
5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues related to literary works and develop new ideas or solve problems
5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary works through performances
Activity(ies):
1. Read aloud the poem Ring out Wild bells
2. Discussion of issues in the poem
3. Answer comprehension questions
4. Listen and sing along to 2 samples of how the poem is presented (see youtube links provided)
5. Dramatize the poem Ring out wild bells
6. Read and understand the poem Sad I Ams
7. Discuss the issue in the poem
8. Match exercise [adjectives and nouns], fill in the blanks, do true/false statements from http://www.slideshare.net
9. In groups, students dramatize Sad I Ams using suitable background music
10. Create a new item to add into the sad items in Sad I Ams and dramatize it using suitable background music and
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appropriate costumes.

Formative Assessment:
1. Worksheet
2. Presentation of poem
Suggestions:
a. Videos are uploaded on a preferred chosen social media. Students and Teachers can go log on and cast votes on their
favourite sketch
b. Assessment on criteria e.g. cooperation, stage effects, props and costumes, English proficiency, cooperation, acting.
2. The Peoples Choice Award: Classmates can vote for their dramatization of choice.
Resources:
https://youtu.be/qHfNdUdtEzU (Ring out wild bells, country style)
https://youtu.be/TVEAt8v7b_g (Ring out wild bells, choir style)
Reflection:

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