YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK 2013 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 4 Theme/ chapter
People and Values
Month/Week / Day Jan (1 & 2) 01-10 Jan (3) 13-17
Getting to Know You
Jan (4) 20-23
Learning Objective/Learning outcome
Content
ICE BREAKING / INTRODUCTION TO SPM ENGLISH SYLLABUS / MARKING SCHEMES / GRAMMAR PRACTICE SWBAT:
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Talking about the concerns of a teenager Offering advice on cleaning up a messy room Writing a journal
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Carrying on a conversation with a new friend
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Writing out a telephone conversation
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Listening- Trace a cycling route on a map
SWBAT :
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Reading- Scan for details and identify main ideas
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Reading-Understand contextual clues
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Summary—Use general terms
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Apply process writing skills- Brainstorm
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Introducing poetry
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Identifying persona and point of view
Grammar - Subject-verb agreement
Sound system – ‘w’/w/
Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Learning how to learn skills - ICT - Values and citizenship education Literature In The Midst of Hardship by Latiff Mohidin Grammar
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Present perfect tense
Sound system – ‘v’/v/
Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Learning how to learn skills - ICT - Values and citizenship education - Multiple Intelligences -Knowledge Acquisition - Preparation for the real world Literature Component – In The Midst of Hardship by Latiff Mohidin
Jan (4) 24
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
People and Values
Jan (5) 27-31
Malaysian Tapestry
SWBAT :
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Talking about different cultures in Malaysia
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Making a group decision on building a mobile
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Reading passage aloud
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Reading about Nettiquette
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Listening- Note details and fill in the blanks in a text
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Reading- Scan for details
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Using a dictionary
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Reading- Discover the features of informal letters and email
Scale The Heights
Feb (7) 12-14
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Positive and negative statements Past perfect tense
Sound system – ‘qu’/kw/, /I/ and /I:/
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Reading- Identify main ideas and supporting ideas
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Summary- Sentence level
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Writing an informal letter- Expand outline
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Interpreting emoticon and email abbreviations
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Introducing elements that constitute style in poetry
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Read poems with feeling
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Read about mood and tone in poetry
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Identify mood and tone in poems
Feb (6) 03-07 Feb (7) People and Values
Grammar
Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - ICT - Values and Citizenship education - Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisition - Preparation for The Real World Literature Component – In The Midst of Hardship by Latiff Mohidin
TOV EXAMINATION CHINESE NEW YEAR (10 & 11TH FEB 2013) SWBAT : - Discussing different definitions of success
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Talk about personal qualities needed to be successful Role play- Stage mock interview with wellknown personality
Grammar – Adjectives of Quality, Adjectives of Comparison Sound system – ‘r’ and ‘rr’ /r/ Educational Emphases - Thinking Skills - Values and citizenship education - Knowledge Acquisition
- Preparation for the Real World
People and Values The S-Files
Feb (8) 17-21
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Listening- Note details of short descriptions
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Using a dictionary
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Reading- Interpret non-linear texts
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Reading- Identify keywords and topic sentence in paragraphs
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Making and expanding short notes
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Introducing rhythm and rhyme
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Reciting poems with correct stress and rhythm
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Finding rhyming words
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Composing a simple poem
SWBAT : - Talking about sports and why sports celebrities are admired - Discussion- Sensational headlines - Preparing questions for interviewing players - Exchanging ideas - Emotional and physical experiences related to sports - Exchanging ideas- Qualities that successful athletes are likely to possess - Reading- newspapers- Scan for details, take notes and complete a table - Listening- Identify tterms specific to a sport - Reading- Identify main ideas and supporting details - Reading- Understand contextual clues - Reading- Study structure of a newspaper reports - Reading- Understanding Journalist’s Triangle - Summary- Identify keywords - Apply process Writing Skills- Discuss and carry out research for a newspaper report - Retelling poem in one’s words - Creating own similes and metaphors - Understanding figurative language- Similes and metaphors
Literature Component -In The Midst of Hardship
Grammar – Prepositions of place, position, direction and association Sound system – ‘x’ /eks/, /ks/ and /z/
Educational Emphases - Thinking Skills - ICT Skills - Values and citizenship education - Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisition - Preparation for The Real World Literature Component -He Had Such Quiet Eyes
Environment Nature’s GiftMy Homeland
Environment Do We Need Dams
(9,10) 24-28 Feb 3 Mac
Mac (10) 5-7
SWBAT : - Talking about language used in advertisements - Making decisions regarding solutions to environmental problems - Reading for details/ reading guidelines for summary writing - Reading- Identify main ideas and supporting details - Writing: Summary (55 words) - Reading- Draw conclusions - Reading- Identify cause and effect - Writing- Describe a tourist spot - Introducing personification - Understanding figurative languagepersonification - Write a simple poem ULANGTAHUN PERTABALAN DYMM SULTAN 4 MAC 2013 SWBAT : - Talking about importance of water and electricity in our daily lives - Identifying some facts about fresh water, electricity and dams - Exchanging ideas- Discuss the importance of water and electricity - Interpret table - Brainstorm for ideas to support/ oppose dams - Role play: speeches supporting/ opposing dams - Reading- Scan for details and gather information to complete a table - Listening- Identify statements as T/F - Reading- Identify main ideas and supporting details - Reading- Study structure of a speech - Reading- Identify cause and effect - Reading- Draw conclusions and complete a flow chart - Understanding imagery and symbolism - Writing a paragraph on symbolism in a poem
Grammar – Conjunction s ‘although’, ‘though’, ‘either………..or’, ‘neither…….nor’ Sound system – ‘e’ /e/ and ‘u’ /^/
Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Preparation for the Real World - Values and Citizenship Education - Multiple Intelligences Knowledge Acquisition Literature Component
Grammar – Modals ‘need’ and ‘should’ Sound system – Diphthongs: /ₔu/ and />I/ Educational emphases - Thinking Skills -ICT Skills -Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisition -Preparation for The Real World Literature Component QWERTYUIOP
Environment And Values All Creatures Great and Small
People and Values Special People
(11) 10-14
(12) 17-21
SWBAT : - Talking about feelings with respect to different roles that animals play - Discuss the benefits of keeping pets - Talk about act of human cruelty towards animals - Suggesting ways to counter human cruelty towards animals - Listening- Note important details of a conversation - Reading- Scan for details and follow sequence of ideas - Reading- Study structure of a letter of appeal - Reading- for main ideas and supporting details, to draw conclusions and differentiate fact from myth - Writing- Summary (80 words) - Writing a letter of appeal - Apply process writing procedure - Introducing messages and theme in a poem - Identifying message/ theme in a poem - Writing a poem in another genre (journal entry)
Grammar – Conjunction ‘However’ Adverbs of Degree
SWBAT : - Relating personal experiences with disabled people - Expressing concern in simple language - Making statements with correct intonation and stress - Suggesting ways to solve problems faced by disabled people in the community - Listening- Note important details in a conversation - Reading- study the structure of a report - Understanding formation of compound words - Writing- Summary (90 words) - Expanding notes and outlines - Reading – Identifying point of view in a forum - Reading- Draw conclusions from facts given - Carry out reference work on facilities for the disabled in your town - Introducing elements of a short story - Identifying elements of a short story - Predicting outcome of a story
Grammar – ‘Adjective and preposition’ combination’ Use of hyphen (-)
Sound system – Diphthongs: /eI) and /aI/ Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Multiple Intelligences - Learning how to learn skills -Knowledge Acquisition - Values and Citizenship Education - Preparation for the Real World Literature Component QWERTYUOIP
Sound system – Sentence stress and intonation Educational emphases - Thinking Skills -Multiple Intelligences - Learning how to learn skills -Values and citizenship education -Knowledge Acquisition -Preparation for the Real World Literature Component QWERTYUIOP
MID TERM BREAK 1 22-30 MAC 2013 Science and Technology
(13) 31 Mac 1-4 April
Profile of Products
Scince and Technology Malaysian Industries
April (14) 7-11
SWBAT : - Talking about shopping habits and experiences - Exchanging ideas- Discuss a catalogue and make choices - Making enquiries about a product - Role play- Deal with a complaint - Listening- Note details of announcements - Reading- Scan mail order catalogue - Reading- Identify sequence of ideas in a brochure - Using a dictionary - Reading- Study format of a formal letter - Reading- Identify main ideas and supporting details - Writing- Fill in the form - Writing- Summary (100 words) - Writing- reply to a letter and respond to a complaint - Using dictionary- Words/phrases describing setting, place and mood - Describing the time and place took place (Setting and cross culture) - Creating settings for short stories of your own
Grammar – Nouns functioning as adjectives Gerunds as complement of the verb ‘to be’
SWBAT : - Talking about industries in your hometown/ Malaysia - Exchanging ideas- Reasons for setting up certain industries - Discussing- Brainstorm for ideas - Reading quotations- Agree/disagree, giving reasons - Future studies- Discuss the industry of your choice - Listening- Note important details - Reading- Study structure of n article - Reading- Guidelines for writing an article - Listening- Note important details - Reading- Study structure of an article - Reading- Guidelines for writing an article - Listening- Identify given statements as T/F - Reading for detail, meaning and inferences - Library/ informational skills- Plot
Grammar – Preposition of time: since, during, until, within infinitives as objects of verbs
Sound system – Homographs and homophones Educational Emphases - Thinking Skills -Learning How to Learn - Skills Multiple Intelligences -ICT - Values and Citizenship education -Knowledge Acquisition - Preparation for The Real World Literature Component – QWERTYUOIP
Sound system – Stress in foursyllable words Educational emphases - Thinking Skill -Multiple Intelligences -Learning how to learn skill -ICT - Knowledge acquisition -Preparation for the Real World Literature Component The Fruitcake Special
People and Social Issues Say “YES” to Healthy Living, Say “NO” to addiction
People and Social Issues Mental Health
April (15) 14-18
(16) 21-25
infrastructure on a map, using print/ electronic sources - Using contextual clues - Writing-Summary (100 words) - Writing- A friendly letter - Apply process writing skill- Write an article - Identify sequence of events - Writing- Synopsis of a story SWBAT : - Talking about healthy lifestyle with friends - Talking about the consequences of telling a lie - Persuading youngsters to see the real dangers of drug abuse - Pronouncing words clearly and correctly - Listening- Note details to fill in the blanks and to do a stretching exercise - Reading- Note important details to complete a chart - Reading- Study structure of a paragraph in an expository essay - Reading- Identify main ideas in a text - Understanding contextual clues - Writing- Summary (110 words) - Expanding notes and outlines - Writing an expository essay - Apply process writing skills - Introducing plot structure - Reading and reflecting on a poem - Sequencing of events in a short story
SWBAT : - Talking with each other about keeping mentally healthy - Pronouncing words clearly and correctly - Suggesting ways of coping with a problem - Listening- Note important details in a poem - Reading- Scan for details and convert information into a poster - Reading- Understand meanings and inferences - Understanding contextual clues - Writing- Summary (120 words) - Revising elements of a short story - Identifying twist endings - Distinguishing between first person and
Grammar – Colon (:) Prepositions of purpose
Sound system – Consonant Clusters: ‘sl’/sl/, ‘cl’ /kl/, ‘bl’ /bl/ and ‘fl’/fl/ Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - ICT - Learning How to Learn - Skills Multiple Intelligences -Knowledge Acquisition -Preparation for the Real World Literature Component – The Fruitcake Special
Grammar – Adjectives as nouns Gerunds as objects of prepositions Sound system – ‘ps’ /s/, ‘sm’/zəm/ and ‘gn’ /n/ Educational Emphases - Thinking Skills - Learning How to Learn Skills - ICT Skills - Values and Citizenship Education -Multiple Intelligences -Knowledge Acquisition -Preparation for the Real World Literature Component – The Fruitcake Special
People and Values Of Down’s and Dyslexia
(17) 28-30 April 2 Mei
third person points of view Retelling a story from another point of view Writing short story based on pictures
SWBAT : - Talking about people with Down’s Syndrome and dyslexia - Making a decision based on agreement of all members regarding setting up a club - Suggesting contents of club proposal - Using a dictionary - Listening- Identify statements as T/F - Reading- Study structure and details of a club proposal - Reading for information, main details, supporting details and inference - Writing- summary (130 words) - Carrying out extended writing and reference work to write a club proposal - Introducing characters in a short story - Describing characters - Writing simple descriptions of a character - Phrasal verbs - Use of brackets ( ) LABOUR DAY 1ST MAY 2013
May (18-20) 5-23 Mei
Grammar – Phrasal Verbs - Use of brackets
Sound system – Consonant clusters: ‘cr’ /kr/ and ‘br’ /br/
Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Learning How to Learn Skills - Values and Citizenship Education - Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisition - Preparation for the Real World Literature Component – The Fruitcake Special
OTI 1 EXAMINATION (MID-YEAR EXAM)
MID YEAR TERM BREAK 24TH MAY- 8TH JUNE 2013
Science and Technology
June (21) 9-13
SWBAT:
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The Internet: Uses and Abuse
Grammar- Passive construction Talking about the benefits or dangers of using the internet Pronouncing words clearly and correctly Giving opinions on how the internet can be used beneficially
Sound system- ‘sp’ /sp/ Educational Emphases Thinking Skills - Knowledge Acquisition - ICT Skills Literature ComponentThe Fruitcake Special
Science and
June (22)
SWBAT : - Providing alternatives
Grammar – Passive construction using ‘has’ and ‘had’
Technology
16-20
The Internet: Uses and Abuse
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Values Peace
Values Peace
June (23) 23-27
June, July (24) 30 June 1-4 July
Having a discussion Reading: Follow sequence of ideas Listening- Note important details and fill in the blanks Reading- Scan for details to fill a diagram Reading- Guidelines for an argumentative essay Study structure of a speech Reading for meaning and inferences Reading- Interpret non-linear texts Understanding contextual clues Writing- Summary (140 words) Reading- Draw conclusions Writing- Report based on Internet survey Introducing imagery in short stories Describing imagery in short stories Writing a sketch based on a short story
The sequence connector ‘later’ Sound system – ‘lm’ /lm/ and ‘m’/m/ Educational Emphases - Thinking Skills - Knowledge Acquisition - ICT Skills -Values and citizenship education -Learning How to Learn Skills - Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisition Literature Component Drama: Gulp and Gasp
SWBAT : - Talking about emotional reactions to conflict and peace - Talking about the family unit - Talking about newspaper reports and exchanging ideas - Speaking with the correct stress - Discussing- Media consumption habits - Discussing- Agree/disagree with the writer - Role play- Actors’ script - Reading- Scan for news to fill a table - Converting information into tables - Reading- Different viewpoints - Interpreting non-linear texts - Listening- Identify details and main ideas - Doing research- Nobel Peace Prize - Reading for inference, meaning and detail - Understanding contextual clues - Writing- Summary (140 words) - Writing- A brief description of lifestyle
Grammar – Future tense: Infinitives as Complements of the verb ‘to be’ ‘It’ or ‘There’
SWBAT : - Reading- Agree or disagree - Writing- to express views - Apply process writing skills- Brainstorming - Introducing themes and messages in short stories - Applying lessons from text to own life - Expressing feelings about the text - Retelling story from another point of view
Grammar – Future tense
Sound system – Stress sequence in questions Educational emphases - Thinking Skills - Learning How to Learn Skills -ICT Skills -Values and Citizenship education -Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisiton - Preparation for The Real World Literature Component – Drama: Gulp and Gasp
Sound System – Stress sequence in statements Educational emphases -Multiple Intelligences - Knowledge Acquisiton
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July (25) 7-11
Talking about the themes of a story Writing the story in another genre Writing own short story
REVISION
(26) 14-18
REVISION
(27) 21-25
REVISION
(28) 28-31 July 1 Ogos August (29) 4-5 August
REVISION
REVISION
- Preparation for The Real World
Literature Component – Drama: Gulp and Gasp GrammarTense- Present/past tense QWERTYUIOP GrammarTense- Past/ Future The Fruitcake Special GrammarActive and passive voice GrammarSubject Verb Agreement Sentence Types-Simple and compound sentences GrammarSentence Types- Complex sentences
MID TERM BREAK 2 6-17TH AUGUST 2013 August (30) 18-22
REVISION
(31) 25-29
REVISION
Sept (31) 1
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
September (32) 2-5 September (33) 8-12 (34) 15, 17-19
REVISION
REVISION
REVISION
WritingFormal and informal letters WritingReports
Writing Argumentative writing Writing Continuous writing
Writing Continuous writing
MALAYSIA DAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2013 (35) 22-26
(36) 29-30 Sept 1-3 Oct Oktober (37) 6-10
REVISION REVISION
REVISION
Writing Continous writing Literature Poems : In the Midst of Hardship & He Had Such Quiet Eyes Literature Drama: Gulp and Gasp
(38) 13-14
OTI 2 FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION
(38) 15-17
15-16TH OCT 2013 (EID AL ADHA) 17TH OCT 2013 (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)
October (39) 20-24
OTI 2 FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION
(40) 27-31 Nov (41) 3
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Nov (41) 5
EARLY MUHARRAM
Nov (41) 4, 6-7
OTI 2 EXAM DISCUSSION
Nov (42) 10-14
OTI 2 EXAM DISCUSSION
FINAL YEAR SEMESTER BREAK 15 NOV- 31ST DEC 2013