STANDARD-BASED CURRICULUM (KSSR)

ENGLISH
SCHEME OF WORK
YEAR 2









UNIT LISTENING & SPEAKING READING WRITING LANGUAGE ARTS WORD FOCUS


WORLD OF SELF,
FAMILY & FRIENDS


1
BACK TO SCHOOL

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.2 Able to listen to and follow:
a) simple instructions in the classroom.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions

2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
a) /t/ // // // //
(ch) (sh) (th) (ng)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand
phrases in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words

4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz chants
with correct pronunciation,
rhythm and intonation.

school
teacher
year
monitor



WORLD OF SELF,
FAMILY & FRIENDS


2
WHERE DO YOU
LIVE?


1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
a) /t/ // // // //
(ch) (sh) (th) (ng)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.


3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form
b) word form

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight
words


4.3.2 Able to perform with
guidance based on:
b) jazz chants


live
house
flat
bungalow
terrace house
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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


3
WHERE IS IT?

1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to
stimulus given with guidance:
g) oral blending and segmenting.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.2 Able to listen to and follow:
b) simple directions to places in the
school.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
a) /t/ // // // //
(ch) (sh) (th) (ng)

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.



3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
b) phrases

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form
b) word form

4.3.2 Able to take part with
guidance in a performance
based on:
a) action songs

hall
field
canteen
bookshop
garden
guard house



WORLD OF STORIES


4
STORY TIME


1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
a) /t/ // // // //
(ch) (sh) (th) (ng)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand
phrases in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.




3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
b) phrases

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form
b) word form


4.2.1 Able to respond to:
a) book covers
b) pictures in books
c) characters

4.3.1 Able to produce simple
creative words with guidance
based on:
c) stories

4.3.2 Able to perform with
guidance based on:
a) action songs


story
spinning
blowing
title

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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


5
MY HOUSE

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
b) /e/ /i:/ /a/ // // /u:/
(ai) (ee) (igh) (oa) (oo)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.


3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
b) phrases

3.2.1 Able to complete with
guidance:
a) lists

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative words
with guidance based on
jazz chants.

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
a) action songs

bathroom
bedroom
study room
kitchen
living room



WORLD OF SELF,
FAMILY & FRIENDS


6
PEOPLE AROUND ME


1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing songs with
guidance.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
c) introduce family members and friends.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
b) /e/ /i:/ /a/ // // /u:/
(ai) (ee) (igh) (oa) (oo)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:




3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.


4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.


4.3.2 Able to perform
with guidance based on:
a) action songs


friends
neighbours
family
classmates
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a) matching the words with spoken
words.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.





WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


7
HOBBIES

1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to
stimulus given with guidance:
b) instrumental sounds

1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing songs with
guidance.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions
b) giving True/False replies


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
b) /e/ /i:/ /a/ // // /u:/
(ai) (ee) (igh) (oa) (oo)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read a paragraph of 3-5
simple sentences with guidance.






3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
b) phrases

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.


swimming
drawing
singing
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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


8
IN MY TOWN


1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.


1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
b) /e/ /i:/ /a/ // // /u:/
(ai) (ee) (igh) (oa) (oo)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read a paragraph of 3-5
simple sentences with guidance.



3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
b) phrases

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight
words




4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

4.3.2 Able to perform
with guidance based on:
a) action songs


hospital
post office
market
bus station


WORLD OF STORIES


9
ANIMAL STORIES

1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to
stimulus given with guidance:
a) environmental sounds

1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple
stories.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.





2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
b) /e/ /i:/ /a/ // // /u:/
(ai) (ee) (igh) (oa) (oo)

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
b) grouping words according to word
families.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand
simple sentences in linear and non-linear
texts with guidance.


3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
b) phrases

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight
words.

4.2.1 Able to respond
to:
c) characters

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
b) jazz chants

lion
mouse
tiger
ant
grasshopper
goat
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2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with
guidance:
a) fiction







WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


10
GETTING AROUND


1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions
b) giving True/False replies


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
c) /a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.










3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
b) phrases

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.


4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
a) action songs


car
bus
ferry
train
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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


11
OCCUPATIONS

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
c) /a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand
phrases in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

2.2.5 Able to apply basic dictionary
skills using picture dictionaries.











3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
b) phrases
c) simple sentences

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop
c) question mark


4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative works
with guidance based on:
a) action songs

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
a) action songs

doctor
florist
fire fighter
shopkeeper
baker


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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


12
BEAUTIFUL
FLOWERS


1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
c) /a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with
guidance:
b) non fiction













3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
b) phrases

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.





4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative works
with guidance based on:
a) action songs


hibiscus
roses
lilies
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WORLD OF STORIES


13
LONG LONG AGO

1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to
stimulus given with guidance:
g) oral blending and segmenting.

1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple
stories.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions
b) giving True/False replies



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
c) /a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with
guidance:
a) fiction
b) non fiction

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
c) stories

king
forest
place
tree



WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


14
FOOD


1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing songs with
guidance.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.


2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
c) /a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand simple
sentences in linear and non- linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.


3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop


4.1.1 Able to enjoy
action songs and jazz
chants through non-
verbal response.

4.3.2 Able to perform
with guidance based on:
a) jazz chants
c) stories


milk
rice
fish
vegetables
cakes
fruits
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WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


15
FESTIVALS

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions
b) giving True/False replies



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
d) // /e/ // /:/
(ear) (air) (ure) (er)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand
simple sentences in linear and non-
linear texts with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
b) phrases
c) simple sentences

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form

3.2.1 Able to complete with
guidance:
a) lists

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight
words.

4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative works with
guidance based on:
b) jazz chants



Christmas
Hari Raya
Deepavali
Chinese New Year


WORLD OF
KNOWLEDGE


16
GAMES

1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
a) express apologies

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions

2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
d) // /e/ // /:/
(ear) (air) (ure) (er)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.2 Able to read and understand
phrases in linear and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand
simple sentences in linear and non-

3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words
c) simple sentences

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight
words.

4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm and
intonation.

badminton
hockey
squash
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linear texts with guidance.

2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with
guidance:
a) fiction




WORLD OF STORIES


17
ONCE UPON A TIME










1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple
stories.

1.1.4 Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing songs with
guidance.

1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral texts by:
a) answering simple Wh-Questions






























2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
d) // /e/ // /:/
(ear) (air) (ure) (er)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word
recognition and word attack skills by:
a) matching words with spoken words.

2.2.3 Able to read and understand
simple sentences in linear and non-
linear texts with guidance.

2.2.4 Able to read and understand a
paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences with
guidance.

2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with
guidance:
a) fiction
b) non fiction


3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
c) simple sentences

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative works with
guidance based on:
c) stories

4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in a
performance based on:
c) stories

helpful
beautiful
kind
work
proud


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WORLD OF SELF,
FAMILY & FRIENDS


18
LOOKING FORWARD

1.1.4 Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing songs with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversations:
b) talk about oneself



2.1.1 Able to recognise and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in
single syllable words within given
context:
d) // /e/ // /:/
(ear) (air) (ure) (er)

2.1.2 Able to blend two to four
phonemes into recognizable words and
read them aloud.

2.1.3 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.


2.2.3 Able to read and understand
simple sentences in linear and non-
linear texts with guidance.

























3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible
print:
a) words

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences
with guidance.

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop

4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and recite jazz
chants with correct
pronunciation, rhythm and
intonation.

liked
enjoyed
acted
prepared

* This is a suggested Scheme of Work