SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGEFORM 4

2011

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1 – 5 Theme 1 :People

Knowing Me Knowing You / Diwali Festival / Ramadhan

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends and keep

friendships by a. taking part in

conversations and discussions.

d. 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.

2.2 Process information bya. skimming & scanning for specific information & ideas.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

Level 1i. Talking about oneself to others,

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

Level 2vi. Making a decision regarding an

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

vii. Read topics of current interest and exchange ideas.

Processing texts read byLevel 1ii. Skimming for gist.iii. Scanning for details.vi. Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words.

GRAMMARLanguage forms and functions

SOUND SYSTEMVowel sounds/i/ /i:/

VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

GRAMMAR

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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Looking Up Lifestyles

1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by

c. 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.

2.3 Present information by

b. explaining.f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 1i. Sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

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

Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

Subject-verb agreementAdjectives and nouns

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:3.1 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.

d. reciting poems with feeling and expression.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1i. Reciting poems with feelings and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm.iii. Retelling the poem in one’s own words.

Level 3xiii. 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:2.3 Present information by

b. explaining.c. composing, revising

and editing drafts; and checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation

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

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends and keep

friendships by a. taking part in

conversations and discussions.

2.1 Obtain information for

different purposes bya. reading materials in

print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the Internet.

2.2 Process information bya. skimming and scanning for specific information

and ideas.b. drawing conclusions

2.0Informational

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0Informational

Level 3viii. Applying process writing skills.

Level 1ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.

Processing text read by: Level 1

Scanning for details.Level 2

vii. Identifying main ideas.

Level 3xiv. 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 - 6Literature:

Short Story -QWERT-YUIOP

Students should be able to:3.1 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.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own words.

Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of eventsi. Describing characters and writing

simple descriptions.ii. Making predictions as to what

might have happen next in the story.

Level 3x. 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 1-521 - 25 .2. 11

DISCUSSION28.2 - 4 .3. 11

MID TERM HOLIDAYS12- 20. 3. 11

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11 – 14Theme 3:Environment

Saving Every Drop

Caring For The Environment

Environment(Summary)

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends & keep friendship by a. taking part in conversations & discussions1.2 Obtain goods & services by b. making complaints & responding to complaints

2.3 Present information bye. expanding notes & outlines.f. composing, revising, editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.i. using appropriate format, conventions

Students should be able to:2.1 Obtain information for different purposes bya. listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentariesb. reading materials in print such as reports and articles.

Students should be able to:2.3 Present information by:g. summarizing information

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

2.0Informational

Level 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 3 v. Making a complaint about services in writing.vi. Respond to a complaint in writing.

Level 2iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3viii. Applying process writing skills.

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts.

Levels 2 & 3vi. Arranging the information into a structure.

Processing text read by:Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas.

Process text read byLevel 2v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas.Level 3viii. Applying process writing skills.

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:

3.1 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 1ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

Level 2vii. Talking about values in the poem and whether they are meaningful to one’s life.

Level 3xi. Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem and writing a simple paragraph on it.xii. 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:3.1 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.c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this

3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own words.

Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of eventsi. Describing characters and writing

simple descriptions.

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

Level 1ii. 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.

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a. Dramatizing texts and role-playing characters.

Narrating a frightening experience.

Writing a letter. Journal writing. Word hunt.

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14 - 16 Literature:

Drama – Gulp and Gasp

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

Students should be able to:3.1 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.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own words.

Level 2iv. Describing setting of the story. v. Narrating sequence of events.vii. 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)

17– 20MID YEAR EXAM - 5 - 16. 5. 11

21DISCUSSION – 23 – 27. 5.11

FIRST TERM HOLIDAY28. 5 . 11 - 12. 6. 11

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22 – 27 Theme 4 :Science & Technology

Going High-Tech / Online Shopping

Moving Ahead

Students should be able to:2.1 Obtain information for different purposes bya. listening to spoken texts.c. reading materials in print.

2.2. Process information bya. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.b. extracting main ideas and details.d. presenting information in non-linear forms.

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byb. talking about personal experiences.

2.3 Present information to different audiences by a. writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, and, reports. i. 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 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2iv. Expanding notes and outlines.Level 3viii. Applying process writing skills.

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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28 –33 Theme 5 & 6 :Values and Social Issues

Deciding On Dams

Loving Our Country

Students should be able to:1.3 Make friends and keep

friendships by a. taking part in

conversations and discussions.

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

2.2 Process information bya. skimming and scanning

for specific information.b. Extracting main ideas

and details.f. Drawing conclusions.

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byd. exchanging ideas, information & opinions on topics of interest.

2.3 Present information bye. expanding notes & outlines.f. composing, revising & editing drafts;i.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 1ii. Noting important details.Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting down key words & phrases.Processing texts read byLevel 1ii. Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about.iii. Scanning for details.Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple text. Level 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 2iv. Expanding notes & outlines.Level 3viii. Apply process writing skills.

GRAMMARGerundsGerunds after prepositionsInfinitives

SOUND SYSTEMHomophones

VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

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

Students should be able to:3.1 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. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively bya. dramatizing texts and role playing charactersb. retelling a story from a different point of view

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own words.

Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of events.iii. Describing characters and writing

simple descriptions.iv. Making predictions as to what

might have happen next in the story.

Level 3x. Talking about the theme in a story.xii. understanding the figurative language of the text.

Level 1i. Dramatizing sections of a text and role playing characters

Level 2ii. 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)

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TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT35 - 38 Theme 5 & 6 :

Values & Social Issues

Reaching Out

Facing Teenage Blues

Students should be able to:1.2 Take part in social

interaction byb. making decisions .

2.1 Obtain information bya. reading materials in

print.2.2 Process information by

a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. f. drawing conclusions.

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byb. talking about personal experiences.1.2 Take part in social interaction by

d. solving problems.

2.1 Obtain information byc. reading materials in

print e.g. reports.2.2 Process information byd. presenting information in non-linear forms.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 2vi. 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. 1ii. Noting important details.

Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.Processing texts read byLevel 1iii. Scanning for details.Level 3xiv. Drawing conclusions

Level 2iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 1ii. Offering advice.

Level 3viii. Suggest ways to solve a problem

Level 2ix. Reading & interpreting non-

linear texts.

Level 1i. Converting information into tables

GRAMMARThe simple past tense

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress and intonation

VOCABULARY Refer to wordlist Dictionary skills

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

38 REVISION17- 21 . 10 . 11

39 - 40

YEAR END EXAM24 . 10 - 4 .11. 11

41

DISCUSSION7- 11 . 11 . 09

42Intro to Form 5 Syllabus { People}

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(41-42) Theme 1: PeopleUnsung Heroes

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

2.2 Process information by (b) extracting main ideas and details.(f) drawing conclusions.2.3 Present information to different audiences by (a) writing letters.(i) using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 1i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts

Level 1viii. Identifying main ideas in the text read.

Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas

Level 3iii. Interviewing people to get more information on topics under study.xiii. 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