SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FORM 4
2011
THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE
WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT

1–5 Theme 1 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Writing & talking about
People 1.1 Make friends and keep Interpersonal i. Talking about oneself to others, Language forms wedding customs & rituals.
friendships by sharing information about each and functions • Comparing & contrasting
Knowing Me a. taking part in other that is of interest to both wedding customs.
Knowing You / conversations and parties. • Problem solving and decision
Diwali Festival discussions. SOUND SYSTEM making.
/ Ramadhan d. exchanging ideas, Vowel sounds • Reading a variety of texts.
information and /i/ /i:/ • Scanning for details by
opinions on topics of ticking true or false
interest. VOCABULARY statements.
1.2 Take part in social Level 2 • Refer to wordlist • Finding meaning of words
interaction by vi. Making a decision regarding an • Dictionary skills using contextual clues.
a. carrying out a variety action to be taken based on • Talking about the different
of language functions. agreement of all members of a festivals.
b. discussing plans and group.
arrangements in vii. Read topics of current interest
solving problems & and exchange ideas.
making decisions.

2.2 Process information by

a. skimming & 2.0 Processing texts read by
scanning for Informational Level 1
specific ii. Skimming for gist.
information & iii. Scanning for details.
ideas. vi. Using the dictionary to find the
meanings of words.

GRAMMAR
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1.1 Make friends and keep
friendships by
c. exchanging ideas,
information and
Looking Up opinions on topics of
Lifestyles 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.
1-3 Literature: Students should be able to:
Introduction to 3.1 Listen to, read, view and
literature respond to literary works by
a. explaining the message
Poem – In The the writer is trying to
Midst of convey and discussing
Hardship 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.
LANGUAGE
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CONTENT
1.0 Level 1 Subject-verb
Interpersonal i. Sharing information about each agreement
other that is of interest to both parties. Adjectives and • Completing a conversation.
nouns • Role play using cue cards.
• Listening & completing a
SOUND SYSTEM table.
Level 1 Words from • Writing a composition –
i. Disagreeing politely. foreign languages whether the use if the mobile
ii. Offering advice. phone should be restricted.
iii. Expressing concern.
iv. Persuading someone to do
something.
2.0 Level 3
Informational viii. Apply process writing skills.
3.0 Level 1 • Sharing of one’s feelings or
Aesthetic i. Reciting poems with feelings and experiences in natural
expressions and with the correct disaster.
pronunciation, intonation, stress and • Watching video on natural
rhythm. disaster.
iii. Retelling the poem in one’s own • Information hunt – the poet.
words. • Show some emotion.
• Reciting poem.
Level 3 • Writing out the rhyme sch.
xiii. Understanding the figurative • Matching lines with
language of the text. paraphrased version.
• Searching for literary devices
used.
• Acrostic poem.
• Interview a natural disaster
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6 – 10 Theme 2 : Students should be able to: 2.0 Level 3 GRAMMAR • Completing a quiz.
Health: 2.3 Present information by Informational viii. Applying process writing skills. Prepositions of • Role playing.
b. explaining. time • Discussing a meal plan.
Healthy Living c. composing, revising 1.0 Level 1 Prepositions of • Writing an essay.
/ Healthy and editing drafts; and Interpersonal ii. Responding to questions politely association • Further activity : e.g. Futures
Eating Habit checking accuracy of by giving the required information. Studies Skills
spelling, punctuation CONSONANT e.g. To forecast what may
Checking Up and grammar. SOUNDS happen if we do not take care of
On Health / i. using appropriate format, /k/ /ks/ /z/ our health (in 20 years’ time).
Diseases / conventions and grammar
Disorders when presenting GRAMMAR • Answering questions based
information. 2.0 Processing text read by: The Present Perfect on pictures.
Informational Level 1 Tense • Listening to a conversation.
Students should be able to: Scanning for details. The Simple Past • Listening for specific
1.1 Make friends and keep Level 2 Tense information and ticking the
friendships by vii. Identifying main ideas. correct answer.
a. taking part in • Listening for specific
conversations and Level 3 SOUND SYSTEM information to complete a
discussions. xiv. Drawing conclusions. Stress on four- flow chart.
syllable words • Reading for details, making
2.1 Obtain information for inferences, moving beyond
different purposes by the text.
a. reading materials in VOCABULARY
• Using a thesaurus.
print such as reports and Refer to wordlist
articles and using other
electronic media such as
the Internet.

2.2 Process information by

a. skimming and scanning
for specific information
and ideas.
b. drawing conclusions
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4-6
Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1 • Making plot stars.
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Aesthetic iii. Retelling the story in one’s own • Identifying theme.
Short Story - respond to literary works by words. • Role playing or
QWERT- b. recognizing elements in dramatising.
YUIOP a story such as characters Level 2 • Charade – guess who
and setting. iv. Narrating sequence of events character is.
c. explaining the message i. Describing characters and writing • Completing
the writer is trying to simple descriptions. worksheet(s).
convey and discussing how ii. Making predictions as to what • Identifying moral values.
this relates to one’s life. might have happen next in the • Drawing character
story. posters.
• Identifying literary
Level 3 devices.
x. Talking about the theme in a • Identifying setting.
story. • Narrating a frightening
experience.
• Writing a letter.
• Journal writing.
• Word hunt.

TEST 1 : FORM 1-5

21 - 25 .2. 11

DISCUSSION
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MID TERM HOLIDAYS

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11 – 14
Theme 3: Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Recalling past experiences
Environment 1.1 Make friends & keep Interpersonal iii. Relating personal experiences. on water shortage by
friendship by 1. Language forms completing a mind map.
Saving Every a. taking part in Level 3 & functions • Exchanging ideas.
Drop conversations & discussions v. Making a complaint about • Journal writing.
1.2 Obtain goods & services in writing. SOUND SYSTEM • Role playing
services by vi. Respond to a complaint in • Learning the format of a
b. making complaints & writing. 1.0 Consonants formal letter.
responding to complaints /w/ /v/ • Completing a letter of
complaint.
2.3 Present information by • Responding to a complaint.
e. expanding notes & Level 2 VOCABULARY • Problem solving
outlines. iv. Expanding notes & outlines. • Refer to word
f. composing, revising, 2.0 Level 3 list
editing drafts; & checking Informational viii. Applying process writing skills.
accuracy of spelling,
punctuation & grammar.
i. using appropriate format,
conventions Levels 1, 2 & 3
i. Listening to and understanding a
Caring For The Students should be able to: variety of texts.
Environment 2.1 Obtain information for 2.0
different purposes by Informational Levels 2 & 3 GRAMMAR • Listening to a forum.
a. listening to spoken texts vi. Arranging the information into a Punctuation – • Completing a graphic
such as talks, speeches and structure. colon, hyphen, organizer.
viewing television brackets • Having a discussion based
documentaries Processing text read by: Revision – Present on short texts.
b. reading materials in print Level 2 perfect & simple
• Find meanings of words.
such as reports and articles. vii. Identifying main ideas. past tenses
• Identifying main ideas and
Environment
supporting details.
(Summary) Students should be able to: Process text read by SOUND SYSTEM
2.3 Present information by: Level 2 Consonant sounds
g. summarizing v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/
information main ideas.
Level 3 •Writing a summary
viii. Applying process writing skills.
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6-9 Literature: Students should be able to:
Poem - 3.1 Listen to, read, view and
He Had Such respond to literary works by
Quiet Eyes a. understanding and
telling in one’s own words
the story heard and read,
giving one’s opinion of the
text.
3.0 Level 1 • Drawing friends’ faces.
Aesthetic ii. Finding out the meaning of • Paraphrase poem.
unfamiliar words by using contextual • Relating the situation in the
clues and the dictionary. poem to real life.
• Completing worksheet(s) to
Level 2 identify themes and moral
vii. Talking about values in the poem values.
and whether they are meaningful to • Chain reading.
one’s life. • Unscrambling words.
• Bingo game.
Level 3 • Haiku writing.
xi. Talking about the message the • Idiomatic expression.
poet is trying to put across in his/her • Drawing and predicting the
poem and writing a simple paragraph future.
on it.
• Debate – whose fault?
xii. Understanding some of the
figurative language of the text.
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10 - 13
Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0
3.1 Listen to, read, view and Aesthetic
Short Story – respond to literary works by
The Fruitcake a. understanding and
Special 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
a. Dramatizing texts and
role-playing characters.
LANGUAGE
DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
CONTENT
Level 1 • Rearranging sequence of
iii. Retelling the story in one’s own events.
words. • Decoding messages on
themes and moral values.
Level 2 • Making plot stars.
iv. Narrating sequence of events • Identifying theme.
i. Describing characters and writing • Role playing or
simple descriptions. dramatising.
• Completing
Level 3 worksheet(s).
ii. Talking about the theme in a • Identifying moral values.
story. • Drawing character
posters.
• Identifying literary
Level 1 devices.
ii. Role-playing characters • Identifying setting.
• Narrating a frightening
experience.
• Writing a letter.
• Journal writing.
• Word hunt.
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14 - 16 Literature: Students should be able to: Level 1 Warmers activities

3.1 Listen to, read, view and 3.0 iii. Retelling the story in one’s own • Breathing exercises
Drama – Gulp respond to literary Aesthetic words. • Warm up exercises
and Gasp works by • Facial expression exercise
b. recognizing elements in Level 2 • Voice throwing exercise
- General a story such as iv. Describing setting of the story. • Jungle walk
introduction to characters and setting. v. Narrating sequence of events. • Different tones of voice for
Drama vii. Making predictions as to what different characters
- Pre – c. explaining the message might have happen next in the • Introduction to setting of the
production the writer is trying to story. story
stage convey and discussing • Information Hunt – writer’s
- Setting of how this relates to one’s background
Gulp and Gasp life. • Midnight express activity
(Refer to module from BPK)

MID YEAR EXAM - 5 - 16. 5. 11

17– 20

DISCUSSION – 23 – 27. 5.11

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FIRST TERM HOLIDAY
28. 5 . 11 - 12. 6. 11
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22 – 27 Theme 4 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Levels 1, 2 & 3 GRAMMAR • Identifying pictures that have
Science & 2.1 Obtain information for Interpersonal i. Listening to and understanding a Passive incorporated science &
Technology different purposes by 2.0 variety of texts. construction technology.
a. listening to spoken texts. Informational ii. Reading silently and aloud with Logical connectors • Reading short texts and
Going High- c. reading materials in print. understanding a variety of texts. Sequence transferring information onto
Tech / Online connectors a chart.
Shopping 2.2. Process information by SOUND SYSTEM • Answering questions on short
a. skimming and scanning Consonant clusters texts.
for specific information and Level 1 /sl/ /kl/ • Listening & completing a
ideas. i. Converting information into tables, table.
b. extracting main ideas and graphs & diagrams. VOCABULARY • Listening & picking out
details. • The prefix ‘pre’ specific words.
d. presenting information in • Reading an article &
non-linear forms. transferring information onto
a flow chart.
• Scanning for information.
• Preparing a graphic
organizer.
Moving Ahead 1.1 Make friends & keep 1.0 Level 1
friendships by Informational iii. Relating personal experiences. GRAMMAR
b. talking about personal Prepositions of • Sharing experiences.
experiences. direction • Completing a table.
Prepositions of • Writing – an article /a letter
2.3 Present information to 2.0 Level 2 purpose of complaint / summary / a
different audiences by Informational iv. Expanding notes and outlines.
descriptive composition.
a. writing recounts, Level 3 SOUND SYSTEM
• Role playing buying a
descriptions, explanations, viii. Applying process writing skills. Consonant sounds
product.
and, reports. /s/ /zem/ /sp/
i. using appropriate format,
conventions and grammar
when presenting
information.
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28 –33 Theme 5 & 6 : Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Sharing information on dams.
Values and 1.3 Make friends and keep Interpersonal i. Talking about oneself to others, Gerunds • Reading & matching
Social Issues friendships by sharing information about each other Gerunds after opinions.
a. taking part in that is of interest to both parties. prepositions • Listening to a dialogue &
Deciding On conversations and ii. Responding to questions politely Infinitives answering true or false
Dams discussions. by giving the required information. questions.
d. exchanging ideas, SOUND SYSTEM • Matching expressions with
information and opinions on Processing texts listened to by Homophones their meanings.
topics of interest. Level 1 • Completing a graphic
ii. Noting important details. VOCABULARY organizer.
2.2 Process information by Level 2 • Refer to wordlist • Reading for details and
a. skimming and scanning 2.0 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting • Dictionary skills making inferences.
for specific information. Informational down key words & phrases.
b. Extracting main ideas Processing texts read by
and details. Level 1
f. Drawing conclusions. ii. Skimming for gist and stating
what the text is about.
iii. Scanning for details.
Level 2
Loving Our 1.1 Make friends & keep vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple
Country friendships by text.
d. exchanging ideas, GRAMMAR • Talking about patriotism.
information & opinions on Level 1 The Past Perfect • Agreeing or disagreeing
topics of interest. iii. Relating personal experiences. Tense with opinions.
Adverbs of degree • Initiating & keeping a
2.3 Present information by 1.0 Level 2 –thoroughly, discussion going.
e. expanding notes & Interpersonal iv. Expanding notes & outlines. completely, nearly • Writing – a descriptive
outlines. Level 3 essay/ summary / one’s
f. composing, revising & viii. Apply process writing skills. SOUND SYSTEM opinion
editing drafts; Sentence stress in
i.using appropriate format, statements &
conventions & grammar 2.0 questions
Informational
VOCABULARY
Antonyms
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Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1

21 - 38 3.1 Listen to, read, view and
Drama – Gulp respond to literary works by
and Gasp b. recognizing elements in
- Plot a story such as characters
- Characters and setting.
- Values
- Literary
devices
Themes
- Production
stage
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
by
a. dramatizing texts and role
playing characters
b. retelling a story from a
different point of view
Aesthetic iii. Retelling the story in one’s own • Word hunt activities
words. • Role playing
• Identifying characters
Level 2 • Charade
iv. Narrating sequence of events. • Word play
iii. Describing characters and writing • Bingo
simple descriptions. • Sound effect
iv. Making predictions as to what • My life as a.....
might have happen next in the • Production of the whole
story. drama
(Refer to module supplied by
BPK)
Level 3
x. Talking about the theme in a
story.
xii. understanding the figurative
language of the text.
Level 1
i. Dramatizing sections of a text and
role playing characters
Level 2
ii. Retelling story from another
character’s point of view.

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35 - 38 Theme 5 & 6 : Students should be able to:
Values & 1.2 Take part in social
Social Issues interaction by
b. making decisions .
Reaching Out
2.1 Obtain information by
a. reading materials in
print.
2.2 Process information by
a. skimming and
scanning for specific
information and ideas.
f. drawing conclusions.
Facing 1.1 Make friends & keep
Teenage Blues friendships by
b. talking about personal
experiences.
1.2 Take part in social
interaction by
d. solving problems.
2.1 Obtain information by
c. reading materials in
print e.g. reports.
2.2 Process information by
d. presenting information
in non-linear forms.
CONTENT
1.0 Level 2 GRAMMAR • Sharing & recording past
Interpersonal vi. Making a decision regarding an The simple past experiences.
action to be taken based on tense • Listening & ticking the
agreement of all members of a correct answers.
group. SOUND SYSTEM • Listening & sequencing the
2.0 Levels 1, 2 & 3 Sentence stress and order of statements.
Informational i. Reading silently and aloud. intonation • Reading for details, making
Processing texts listened to by: inferences, moving beyond
VOCABULARY the text.
Level. 1 • Refer to wordlist • Designing a machine that
ii. Noting important details. • Dictionary skills will help to improve the
quality of life of the aged /
Level 2
disabled.
iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting
down key words & phrases.
Processing texts read by
Level 1
iii. Scanning for details.
GRAMMAR • Sharing experiences on
Level 3
Punctuation – problems.
1.0 xiv. Drawing conclusions
colon, hyphen, • Relating experiences &
Interpersonal brackets completing a table.
Level 2
Revision – Present • Reading & interpreting non-
iii. Relating personal experiences.
perfect and simple linear texts.
past tenses • Giving advice to teenagers.
Level 1 • Writing letter.
ii. Offering advice. SOUND SYSTEM • Advice column
2.0 Consonant sounds
Informational Level 3 /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/
viii. Suggest ways to solve a problem
Level 2
ix. Reading & interpreting non-
linear texts.
Level 1
i. Converting information into tables
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YEAR END EXAM

24 . 10 - 4 .11. 11

41

DISCUSSION
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Intro to Form 5 Syllabus { People}

WEEK THEME/ LEARNING DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1
(41-42) Theme 1: friendships by 1.0 i. Listening to and understanding a Comparison of •Listening & picking out specific
People (b) taking part in Interpersonal variety of texts adjectives (pg. 28) words
Unsung Heroes conversations and Present perfect tense
discussions. (pg. 29)
(c) talking about self when
others talk about
themselves.
Level 1
2.2 Process information by 2.0 viii. Identifying main ideas in the text •Active and passive •Carry out an interview
(b) extracting main ideas Informational read. voice
and details. Level 2 •Articles •Write Formal Letters
(f) drawing conclusions. vii. Identifying main ideas
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by Level 3
(a) writing letters. iii. Interviewing
(i) using appropriate people to get more information on
format, conventions and topics under study.
grammar when presenting xiii. Making inferences