scheme of work english form 4

SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGEFORM 4

2013

WEEKTHEME/TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONSLANGUAGE CONTENT

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1 – 5 Theme 1 :People

Knowing Me Knowing You / Diwali Festival / Ramadhan

Looking Up Lifestyles

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends and keep

friendships by a. taking part in

conversations and discussions.

b. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest.

1.2 Take part in social interaction by

a. carrying out a variety of language functions.

b. discussing plans and arrangements in solving problems & making decisions.

1.3 Process information bya. skimming &

scanning for specific information & ideas.

1.1 Make friends and keep friendships bya. exchanging ideas,

information and opinions on topics of interest.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1i. Talking about oneself to others,

sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

Level 2i. Making a decision regarding an

action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group.

ii. Read topics of current interest and iii. exchange ideas.

Processing texts read byLevel 1i. Skimming for gist.ii. Scanning for details.iii. Using the dictionary to find the

meanings of words.

Level 1i. Sharing information about each

other that is of interest to both parties.

GRAMMARLanguage forms and functions

SOUND SYSTEMVowel sounds/i/ /i:/

VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

GRAMMARSubject-verb agreementAdjectives and nouns

Writing & talking about wedding customs & rituals.

Comparing & contrasting wedding customs.

Problem solving and decision making.

Reading a variety of texts. Scanning for details by ticking

true or false statements. Finding meaning of words

using contextual clues. Talking about the different

festivals.

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a. carrying out a variety of language functions.

1.3 Present information by

a. explaining.b. composing, revising

& editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

2.0 Informational

Level 1&2i. Disagreeing politely.ii. Offering advice.iii. Expressing concern.iv. Persuading someone to do

something.

Level 3 i. Apply process writing skills.

SOUND SYSTEMWords from foreign languages

Completing a conversation. Role play using cue cards. Listening & completing a table. Writing a composition –

whether the use if the mobile phone should be restricted.

1 - 3 Literature:Introduction to literature

Poem – In The Midst of Hardship

Students should be able to:1.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by

a. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.

b. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.

c. reciting poems with feeling and expression.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1& 2i. Reciting poems with feelings and

expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm.

ii. Retelling the poem in one’s own words.

Level 3i. Understanding the figurative

language of the text.

Sharing of one’s feelings or experiences in natural disaster.

Watching video on natural disaster.

Information hunt – the poet. Show some emotion. Reciting poem. Writing out the rhyme sch. Matching lines with

paraphrased version. Searching for literary devices

used. Acrostic poem. Interview a natural disaster

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6 – 10 Theme 2 :Health:

Healthy Living / Healthy Eating

Habit

Checking Up On Health /

Diseases / Disorders

Students should be able to:2.1 Present information by

a. explaining.b. composing, revising

and editing drafts; and checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

c. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.




2.3 Obtain information for

different purposes bya. reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the Internet.

2.4 Process information bya. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.b. drawing conclusions

2.0Informational

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0Informational

Level 3i. Applying process writing skills.

Processing text read by: Level 1i. Scanning for details.

Level 2i. Identifying main ideas.

Level 3i. Drawing conclusions.

GRAMMARPrepositions of timePrepositions of association

CONSONANT SOUNDS/k/ /ks/ /z/

GRAMMARThe Present Perfect TenseThe Simple Past Tense

SOUND SYSTEMStress on four-syllable words

VOCABULARYRefer to wordlist

Completing a quiz. Role playing. Discussing a meal plan. Writing an essay. Further activity : e.g. Futures

Studies Skillse.g. To forecast what may happen

if we do not take care of our health (in 20 years’ time).

Answering questions based on pictures.

Listening to a conversation. Listening for specific

information and ticking the correct answer.

Listening for specific information to complete a flow chart.

Reading for details, making inferences, moving beyond the text.

Using a thesaurus.

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4 - 6 Literature:

Short Story -QWERT-YUIOP

Students should be able to:1.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by

a. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.


3.0Aesthetic

Level 1i. Retelling the story in one’s own

words.

Level 2i. Narrating sequence of eventsii. Describing characters and writing

simple descriptions.iii. Making predictions as to what

might have happen next in the story.

Level 3i. Talking about the theme in a story.

Making plot stars. Identifying theme. Role playing or

dramatising. Charade – guess who

character is. Completing worksheet(s). Identifying moral values. Drawing character

posters. Identifying literary devices. Identifying setting. Narrating a frightening

experience. Writing a letter. Journal writing. Word hunt.

TEST 1 : FORM 3-511. 3 2013 – 15 . 3 . 2013

MID TERM HOLIDAYS12 . 3 . 2013 – 20 . 3 . 2013

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12 – 15 Theme 3:Environment

Saving Every Drop

Caring For The Environment

Environment(Summary)

Students should be able to:3.1 Make friends & keep

friendship bya. taking part in

conversations & discussions

3.2 Obtain goods & services by

a. making complaints & responding to complaints

3.3 Present information bya. expanding notes &

outlines.b. composing, revising,

editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

c. using appropriate format, conventions

Students should be able to:3.4 Obtain information for

different purposes bya. listening to spoken

texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentaries

b. reading materials in print such as reports and articles.

Students should be able to:3.5 Present information by:

a. summarizing information

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

2.0Informational

Level 1i. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2i. Making a complaint about

services in writing.ii. Respond to a complaint in

writing.

Level 2i. Expanding notes & outlines.

Level 3ii. Applying process writing skills.

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Listening to and understanding

a variety of texts.

Levels 2 & 3i. Arranging the information into a

structure.

Processing text read by:Level 2

i. Identifying main ideas.

Process text read byLevel 2

i. Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas.


GRAMMAR

1. Language forms & functions

SOUND SYSTEM

1.0 Consonants /w/ /v/

VOCABULARY Refer to word

list

GRAMMARPunctuation – colon, hyphen, bracketsRevision – Present perfect & simple past tenses

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

Recalling past experiences on water shortage by completing a mind map.

Exchanging ideas. Journal writing. Role playing Learning the format of a

formal letter. Completing a letter of

complaint. Responding to a complaint. Problem solving

Listening to a forum. Completing a graphic

organizer. Having a discussion based

on short texts. Find meanings of words. Identifying main ideas and

supporting details. Writing a summary

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6 - 9 Literature:

Poem - He Had Such Quiet Eyes

Students should be able to:

1.2 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by

a. understanding and telling in one’s own words the story heard and read, giving one’s opinion of the text.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1i. Finding out the meaning of

unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

Level 2i. Talking about values in the

poem and whether they are meaningful to one’s life.

Level 3i. Talking about the message the

poet is trying to put across in his/her poem and writing a simple paragraph on it.

ii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text.

Drawing friends’ faces. Paraphrase poem. Relating the situation in the

poem to real life. Completing worksheet(s) to

identify themes and moral values.

Chain reading. Unscrambling words. Bingo game. Haiku writing. Idiomatic expression. Drawing and predicting the

future. Debate – whose fault?

10 - 13 Literature:

Short Story – The Fruitcake Special

Students should be able to:1.4 Listen to, read, view and

respond to literary works bya. understanding and

telling in one’s own words the story heard and read, giving one’s opinion of the text.

b. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey

1.5 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively bya. Dramatizing texts

and role-playing characters.

3.0Aesthetic


words.

Level 2i. Narrating sequence of eventsii. Describing characters and

writing simple descriptions.

Level 3i. Talking about the theme in a

story.

Level 1i. Role-playing characters

Rearranging sequence of events.

Decoding messages on themes and moral values.

Making plot stars. Identifying theme. Role playing or

dramatising. Completing worksheet(s). Identifying moral values. Drawing character

posters. Identifying literary devices. Identifying setting. Narrating a frightening

experience. Writing a letter. Journal writing. Word hunt.

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16 - 17Literature:

Drama – Gulp and Gasp

- General introduction to Drama- Pre –production stage- Setting of Gulp and Gasp

Students should be able to:1.6 Listen to, read, view and

respond to literary works bya. recognizing

elements in a story such as characters and setting.


3.0Aesthetic


words.

Level 2i. Describing setting of the story.ii. Narrating sequence of events.iii. Making predictions as to what might have happen next in the story.

Warmers activities Breathing exercises Warm up exercises Facial expression exercise Voice throwing exercise Jungle walk Different tones of voice for

different characters Introduction to setting of the

story Information Hunt – writer’s

background Midnight express activity

(Refer to module from BPK)

18-19 ULBS – ASSESMENT 1

20-21MID YEAR EXAM

13 . 5 . 2013 – 23 . 5 . 2013

22FIRST TERM HOLIDAY

25 . 5 . 2013 - 9 . 6. 2013

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23 – 28 Theme 4 :Science & Technology

Going High-Tech / Online Shopping

Moving Ahead

Students should be able to:4.1 Obtain information for different purposes by

a. listening to spoken texts.

b. reading materials in print.

4.2 Process information bya. skimming and

scanning for specific information and ideas.

b. extracting main ideas and details.

c. presenting information in non-linear forms.

4.3 Make friends & keep friendships by

a. talking about personal experiences.

4.4 Present information to different audiences by

a. writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, and, reports.

b. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

1.0 Informational

2.0Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Listening to and understanding

a variety of texts.ii. Reading silently and aloud with

understanding a variety of texts.

Level 1i. Converting information into

tables, graphs & diagrams.


Level 2i. Expanding notes and outlines.


GRAMMARPassive constructionLogical connectorsSequence connectorsSOUND SYSTEMConsonant clusters/sl/ /kl/

VOCABULARY The prefix ‘pre’

GRAMMARPrepositions of directionPrepositions of purpose

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/s/ /zem/ /sp/

Identifying pictures that have incorporated science & technology.

Reading short texts and transferring information onto a chart.

Answering questions on short texts.

Listening & completing a table. Listening & picking out specific

words. Reading an article &

transferring information onto a flow chart.

Scanning for information. Preparing a graphic organizer.

Sharing experiences. Completing a table. Writing – an article /a letter of

complaint / summary / a descriptive composition.

Role playing buying a product.

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29 –34 Theme 5 & 6 :Values and Social Issues

Deciding On Dams

Loving Our Country




b. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest.


scanning for specific information.

b. Extracting main ideas and details.

c. Drawing conclusions.

5.3 Make friends & keepfriendships by

a. exchanging ideas, information & opinions on topics of interest.

5.4 Present information bya. expanding notes &

outlines.b. composing, revising

& editing drafts;c. using appropriate

format, conventions & grammar

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others,

sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.

Processing texts listened to byLevel 1

i. Noting important details.

Level 2i. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.

Processing texts read byLevel 1

i. Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about.

ii. Scanning for details.

Level 2i. Identifying main ideas in a

simple text. Level 1

i. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2i. Expanding notes & outlines.

Level 3i. Apply process writing skills.

GRAMMARGerundsGerunds after prepositionsInfinitives

SOUND SYSTEMHomophones


GRAMMARThe Past Perfect TenseAdverbs of degree –thoroughly, completely, nearly

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress in statements & questions

VOCABULARYAntonyms

Sharing information on dams. Reading & matching opinions. Listening to a dialogue &

answering true or false questions.

Matching expressions with their meanings.

Completing a graphic organizer.

Reading for details and making inferences.

Talking about patriotism. Agreeing or disagreeing with

opinions. Initiating & keeping a

discussion going. Writing – a descriptive essay/

summary / one’s opinion

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21 - 38Literature:

Drama – Gulp and Gasp- Plot- Characters- Values- Literary devicesThemes- Production stage

1.7 Students should be able to:

a. Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by

b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.

c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.

1.8 Express themselves

creatively and imaginatively bya. dramatizing texts

and role playing characters

b. retelling a story from a different point of view

3.0Aesthetic


words.

Level 2i. Narrating sequence of events.ii. Describing characters and

writing simple descriptions.iii. Making predictions as to what

might have happen next in the story.

Level 3i. Talking about the theme in a

story.ii. Understanding the figurative

language of the text.

Level 1i. Dramatizing sections of a text

and role playing characters

Level 2i. Retelling story from another

character’s point of view.

Word hunt activities Role playing Identifying characters Charade Word play Bingo Sound effect My life as a..... Production of the whole drama (Refer to module supplied by BPK)

27-36 ULBS – Assessment 2

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LEARNINGOUTCOMES

DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGECONTENT

ACTIVITIES

35 - 39 Theme 5 & 6 :Values & Social Issues

Reaching Out

Facing Teenage Blues

Students should be able to:6.1 Take part in social

interaction bya. making decisions .

6.2 Obtain information bya. reading materials in

print.


scanning for specific information and ideas.

b. drawing conclusions.

6.4 Make friends & keep friendships by

a. talking about personal experiences.


a. solving problems.

6.6 Obtain information bya. reading materials in

print e.g. reports.

6.7 Process information bya. presenting

information in non-linear forms.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 2i. Making a decision regarding an

action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group.

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Reading silently and aloud.

Processing texts listened to by:Level 1i. Nothing important details.

Level 2i. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.

Processing texts read byLevel 1i. Scanning for details.


Level 3i. Drawing conclusions

Level 1i. Offering advice.

Level 2i. Reading & interpreting non-linear

texts.

Level 3i. Suggest ways to solve a problem

GRAMMARThe simple past tense

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress and intonation


GRAMMARPunctuation – colon, hyphen, bracketsRevision – Present perfect and simple past tenses

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

Sharing & recording past experiences.

Listening & ticking the correct answers.

Listening & sequencing the order of statements.

Reading for details, making inferences, moving beyond the text.

Designing a machine that will help to improve the quality of life of the aged / disabled.

Sharing experiences on problems.

Relating experiences & completing a table.

Reading & interpreting non-linear texts.

Giving advice to teenagers. Writing letter. Advice column

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40 REVISION30 . 9 . 2013 – 4 . 10 . 2013

41-43 YEAR END EXAM24 . 10 . 2013 - 25 . 10 . 2013

44-45 DISCUSSION28 . 10 . 2013 – 8 . 11 . 2013

46 Intro to Form 5 Syllabus { People}

WEEK THEME/TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

46 Theme 1: PeopleUnsung Heroes

1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by a. taking part in conversations and discussions. b. talking about self when others talk about themselves.

1.2 Process information by a. extracting main ideas and details. b. drawing conclusions.

1.3 Present information to different audiences by a. writing letters. b. using appropriate c. format, conventions and grammar when presenting

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 1i. Listening to and understanding

a variety of texts

Level 1i. Identifying main ideas in the text

read.

Level 2i. Identifying main ideal

Level 3i. Interviewingii. people to get more information

on topics under study.iii. Making inferences

Comparison of adjectives (pg. 28)Present perfect tense (pg. 29)

Active and passive voice Articles

Listening & picking out specific words

Carry out an interview

Write Formal Letters

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