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Name of Teacher(s): PN. ANITA, PN.SHITRA , PN. JOHARAH

Form Duration(weeks) Grammar Item(s)
common nouns
1A,1B,1C 3 proper nouns
indefinite article a and an

Domain (s) Theme Topic

PERSONAL PEOPLE & CULTURE NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
PUBLIC

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) Values Respect the differences and value the similarities

2) Language
3) Patriotism and Citizenship
4) Creativity and Innovation

Listening and Speaking Duration: 2 hours

Content Standard(s):
1.2Listen to, engage and interpret meaningful conversations

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1.3Listen to and respond critically to a wide range of spoken, audioand visual texts
1.4Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for differentpurposes, audiences, contexts and cultures

Learning Standard(s):
1.2.1Listen to and respond to directions, instructions and procedures
1.3.1Listen to spoken, audio and visual texts to:
(i) retrieve main ideas
(ii) retrieve supporting details
1.4.1Express feelings and give simple descriptions of personalexperiences 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):
2.1Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts using a range ofstrategies to construct meaning

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2.2Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everydayliving

Learning Standard(s):
2.1.1Read and develop vocabulary skills by understanding
(i) similes.
2.1.2Understand meanings of words from print media by using
(i) dictionary
2.2.1Demonstrate understanding by
(i) identifying main ideas in given texts
2.2.2Locate 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):
3.2Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic andfunctional purposes
Learning Standard(s):

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3.2.2Write 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: 1hour

Content Standard(s): r
4.1Identify and use language structures appropriately according tocontext

Learning Standard(s):

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4.1.1Identify and use nouns appropriately according to context.
(i) common nouns
(ii) proper nouns
4.1.4Identify 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) Duration: 1 1/2 hours

(These action-oriented tasks ensure that all the four language skills and the Grammar elements
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%2F2012-03-
13_Drama_1.doc&usg=AFQjCNFHAQrRbuW4cfwyP4PR-hhXme24iQ&sig2=ULCUau5petDqdnEpa7DpHg )
Reflection:

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:

Literature in Action Duration: 3 hours

Content Standard(s): v
5.1Engage and respond to a variety of literary texts to express understanding of the broader world of ideas and concepts
5.2Use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes and audiences, and relate them to real life
situations

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Learning Standard(s):
5.1.2Read and understand various literary works
5.1.3Share personal responses of issues related to literary works and develop new ideas or solve problems
5.2.4Share 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
appropriate costumes.

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