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    This document provides an overview of the teaching and learning activities for Chapter 1 (Cycle 1) of the English language curriculum. It includes 9 hours of instruction over 3 weeks covering the following topics: listening and speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and an action-oriented task. The chapter focuses on people and culture, with the theme of New Year celebrations in Malaysia. Students will listen to conversations, read texts, write posters, learn about nouns and articles, and present a sketch about different cultural New Year traditions. The goal is for students to understand and appreciate cultural diversity while improving their English communication skills.

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    This document provides an overview of the teaching and learning activities for Chapter 1 (Cycle 1) of the English language curriculum. It includes 9 hours of instruction over 3 weeks covering the following topics: listening and speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and an action-oriented task. The chapter focuses on people and culture, with the theme of New Year celebrations in Malaysia. Students will listen to conversations, read texts, write posters, learn about nouns and articles, and present a sketch about different cultural New Year traditions. The goal is for students to understand and appreciate cultural diversity while improving their English communication skills.

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    CHAPTER 1 (CYCLE 1)

    Name of Teacher(s): Puan Natasya Chew, Puan Suhana, Puan Salmiah & Puan Suhaina Risal

    Form Duration(weeks & hours) Allocation Grammar Item(s)


    Listening and Speaking 1.5 hours
    3 weeks ( WEEK 2 – 4 ) Grammar 1.5 hours
    3 hours per week = 9 hours Literature in Action 3 hours common nouns
    1 Reading 1 hour proper nouns
    ( Week 1 – Orientation week ) Writing 1 hour indefinite article ‘a’ and ’an’
    Action Oriented Task 1 hour
    Total 9 hours
    Domain (s) Theme Chapter : Topic

    PERSONAL PEOPLE & CULTURE 1 : 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 Year’s Resolutions.
    2) Read, understand and respond to questions on a brochure on how people of different cultures celebrate their New Year in
    Malaysia.
    3) Create posters for the different New Year celebrations in Malaysia.
    4) Work on and present a sketch on the various New Year celebrations in Malaysia.
    5) Read, understand and share opinions on a poem.
    TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
    1) Collaborative Learning
    2) Student-centredness
    CROSS-CURRICULAR ELEMENTS
    1) Values – Respect the differences and value the similarities
    2) Language
    3) Patriotism and Citizenship

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    4) Creativity and Innovation

    Listening and Speaking Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes ( 30 minutes per week )


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

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    Reading Duration: 1 hour ( 1 hour within 3 weeks )

    Content Standard(s):
    2.1 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts using a range of strategies to construct meaning
    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:

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    Writing Duration: 1 hour ( 1 hour within 3 weeks )

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

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    Grammar Duration: 1 ½ hours ( 30 minutes per week )

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

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    ACTION-ORIENTED TASK(S) Duration: 1 hour


    (These action-oriented tasks ensure that all the four language skills and the Grammar elements ( Week 3 )
    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.)
    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

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    b. Assessment on criteria e.g. cooperation, stage effects, props and costumes, English proficiency, cooperation, acting.
    2. The People’s 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:
    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=https%3A%2F%2Ffanyv88.com%3A443%2Fhttp%2Fppdpgudang.edu.my%2Fmuatturun%2F2012-03-
    13_Drama_1.doc&usg=AFQjCNFHAQrRbuW4cfwyP4PR-hhXme24iQ&sig2=ULCUau5petDqdnEpa7DpHg )
    Reflection:

    Literature in Action Duration: 3 hours ( 1 hour per week )

    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

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    5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary works through performances

    Activity (ies):
    1. Read aloud a poem - ‘Ring Out Wild Bells’ (page 11) or ‘Sad I Ams’.
    2. Discuss issues in the poem.
    3. Answer comprehension questions.
    4. Dramatize the poem using suitable background music and 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 People’s 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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