English Year 4 Scheme of Work FIRST SEMESTER WEEK 1,2,3 &4 2.

3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made using signing. THEME World of Personal Relationships UNIT 1 What do you like? 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 4.1 Copy correctly. READING USING SIGNING 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign: (vii) initial blends (xi) word contractions 1.6 WRITING 4.1.1 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible cursive writing combination of small and capital letters. 3.1
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THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 1 SIGNING 2.1.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 1. Nouns 1.4 Common Nouns e.g. boy, girl, man, woman. 1.5 Proper Nouns e.g. Ali, Siva, Cheng, Ipoh, Subang Jaya, Sabah

Repeat the following sounds in words correctly using signing: (vii) initial blends (xi) word contractions

Gender e.g. masculine boy, man feminine girl, woman 3. Pronouns

English Year 4 Scheme of Work LEVEL 2 4.3 Complete texts with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.4 Construct simple and SIGNING 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences using signing. Personal Pronouns I, you,

he, she, we, they

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.7 Punctuate meaningfully. LEVEL 3

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) READING USING SIGNING 3.1.3 Read using signing words with the letters listed in 3.1.1 (i)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 16. Punctuation Capital letters (ii) Full stop MORAL VALUES Love for family Kindness Caring for animals Politeness CCTS
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READING USING SIGNING 3.1.4 Compare words for similar and different sounds.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Decision making WRITING 4.3.3 Match words to other words. 4.4.3 Complete simple texts with the missing word(s). 4.7.1 Use full stop for initials and abbreviations. LHTL Dictionary skill VOCABULARY colour white MI Verbal-linguistic Interpersonal Musical Kinaesthetic Categorising Memorizing Self-esteem Spelling

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES)

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work friends swim skate skip skydive swing sway twist twiddle happy Im theyll well Ive its were dont lady uncle niece goose gander peacock peahen
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work leopardness

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC THEME World of knowledge

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 1 2.1 Sign words correctly. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification using signing. 2.3 2.2.1 SIGNING 2.1.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 1. Nouns 1.3 Number (singular and plural) 9. Subject-verb agreement 10. Simple present tense

Sign the following words 5,6,7 &8 UNIT 2 Looking Good correctly: (ii) final consonants

Ask `Wh questions to seek information using signing.

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made using signing. 2.3.2 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen and viewed in simple language using signing. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. READING USING SIGNING 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign: (ii) final consonants 3.2.3 Recognize and read using signing cardinal numbers 30 40 in numeral and word forms. Understand number in stories and situations: 30 - 40 CCTS Memorizing Listing Classification Spelling Inferencing Predicting 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body etc using signing. MORAL VALUES Cleanliness Tidiness Diligence Responsibility

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES)

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraph and whole texts using signing. 3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem and relate it to ones life using signing. 4.1 Copy correctly. 3.9.1 Read simple poems and simple stories using signing. WRITING 4.1.2 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.2.1 Write clearly and legibly numerals 30 50 in both number and word forms using cursive writing for word forms. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized. MI Musical Logical-mathematical Kinaesthetic Spelling Inferencing Predicting LHTL Dictionary skill Sequencing Information transfer VOCABULARY clothes every eyes head bandanna vest jeans sneakers gloves singlet
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work raincoat 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. WEEK THEME AND TOPIC 4.6 Punctuate meaningfully. LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.3.4 Understand numbers 40 50 numbers in tens up to 70 adding, subtracting and refuting numbers 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story read using signing. LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS nostrils wrist elbow thigh ankle knee morning much number second first eleventh twelfth thirteenth fifty
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scarf skirt boots

English Year 4 Scheme of Work READING USING SIGNING 3.2.4 Recognize and read using signing: the numbers 40 50 numbers in tens: 50 70 in its numeral and word form. 3.3.2 Read using signing and understand simple sentences. 3.9.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the story using signing. sixty seventy thirty-one thirty-nine forty-four forty-eight come does round tries brush comb bathe plaque

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work THEME AND TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) WRITING 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.6.2 Apply spelling rules; to plurals: a) words ending in ss, -sh, ch, -x, add es b) words ending in f, change f to v + es. LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.3.5 Give replies using signing to ordinal numbers: - 10th 15th READING USING SIGNING 3.2.6 Read and learn ordinal numbers
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WEEK

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS dentist cavities fur wool cotton children animals

English Year 4 Scheme of Work 10th 15th WRITING 4.6.3 Take dictation of paragraphs given to be learnt.

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 2.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR 6.0 (a)

THEME World of 9,10,11 & 12 Knowledge UNIT 3 Healthy Living

Sign words correctly. LEVEL 1 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification using signing. 2.7 SIGNING 2.1.1 Repeat the following sound in words correctly: (viii) final blends READING USING SIGNING

1. Nouns 1.1 Countable nouns 1.2 Uncountable nouns 3. Pronouns

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. using signing. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read using signing and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. CCTS Spelling Memorizing 3.3.1 Read using signing and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. MORAL VALUES Moderation Diligence Discipline Cleanliness 8. Modals must - have to 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign the following sounds: (viii) final blends 3.3 Possessive adjectives 3.2 Demonstrative pronouns (refer to a noun)

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.4 Read using signing words correctly. 3.7 Use dictionary. 3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem and relate it to ones life using signing. 4.1 Copy correctly. LEVEL 2 3.9.1 3.4.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) Read aloud words and phrases, pronouncing them correctly. 3.7.1 Read and group words according to alphabetical order. LHTL MI

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS Predicting

Visual-spatial Musical Kinaesthetic

Dictionary skill Sequencing Information transfer VOCABULARY playing games drink sandcastle bittergourd garlic
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Read simple poems and simple stories. WRITING 4.1.3 Copy words in clear, neat legible print for captions, labels, etc.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work SIGNING 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible 2.2.2 seek information using signing. 4.4 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and 2.7.2 To request for specific objects when carrying out a task using signing. THEME AND TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) independently. READING USING SIGNING 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms. 3.4.2 Read using signing words and phrases correctly. 3.3.2 Read using signing and understand simple sentences. SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS mutton venison sausages beef spinach French beans carton packet pudding invitation
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ginger onions potato tomato pumpkin plums guava grapefruit pears honey melons

2.1.4 Ask questions using signing.

print and cursive writing. Ask other forms of questions to

WEEK

English Year 4 Scheme of Work salad 3.9.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the story using signing. WRITING 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions with the missing words (with guidance given in the form of words and pictures). 4.8.2 Write simple sentences with word and picture cues. noodles olive lemon pepper peel ingredients grain nutritious balanced greedy stomach ache head earache backache toothache heart lungs bone muscle

WEEK

THEME AND

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS

GRAMMAR ITEMS/
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work TOPIC (OBJECTIVES) WRITING 4.4.3 Complete simple instructions with the missing words (with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). LEVEL 1 SIGNING 2.1.1 Sign the following sound in words correctly: THEME 13,14, 15 & 16 World of Stories UNIT 4 Story Time 2.4.1 Sign simple poems and jazz chants by completing phrases. 2.5.1
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SKILLS)

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS gymnastics

GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 3. Pronouns 3.4 Interrogative Pronouns i. What ii. Who iii. Where iv. When v. Which vi. Why 6. Adjectives of colour, shape and size 6.1 Comparative noun

(i) 2.1 Sign words accurately. 2.2.1

initial vowels

Ask `Wh questions to seek information using signing.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Talk using signing about the people, places and moral values of the stories, read and viewed in simple language. 16. Punctuation v. Exclamation mark 11. The Simple Past Tense 6.2 Superlative form

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information 3.1.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) READING USING SIGNING Look at letters and sign the

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS MORAL VALUES Sharing Working together

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work and clarification by using signing. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and poems using signing. 2.5 Talk about the people, places and moral values of the stories read and viewed in simple language using signing. 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen and viewed in simple language using signing. 2.5.2 Talk about the actions of people 2.4.3 Complete parts of a story using signing. LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.1.4 Ask questions using signing. VOCABULARY animals asked found heard flew left opened ago
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following sound: (i) 3.9.1 Read simple poems and simple stories using signing. initial vowels

Humility CCTS Inferencing Predicting MI

WRITING 4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging words (five to six words in a sentence).

Kinaesthetic Musical LHTL Dictionary skill Pre-reading strategies Sequencing

English Year 4 Scheme of Work and animals in a story read using 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. signing. trotted journey

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.3 Read using signing and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.4 Read using signing words correctly. 3.9 2.6.2

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) were why

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

legends folk tales fables greedy crow hawk READING USING SIGNING 3.9.2 Read and give details about the eagle claws incident
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State whether one likes or does not like the story read using signing.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life using signing. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. i. word to word 2.5.3 Name the good and bad characters and talk a little about them using signing. 2.4.4 Sign simple poems and jazz chants. LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.1.5 Sign rhymes, jazz chants clearly. people and animals in the story using signing. WRITING 4.8.2 Write simple sentences with word and pictures cues. upset characters excitement surprise anger shock happiness sadness tapir rhino bullied entertain chiefs filed down chew strength herbs dye

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 2.6.3 ii. iii. word to phrase word to picture, symbol 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs using signing. 3.4.3 Read aloud poems and simple stories clearly and expressively. 3.9.3 people and animals in a story heard or read using signing. WRITING 4.2.3

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS criminal condition ashamed furry bright-eyed comic leaping swinging gibbering snorting snarling roaring hyena adore autions auditions

Read and talk about the actions of orphans

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work Write sentences in clear, legible cursive writing.

WEEK 17,18, 19 & 20

THEME AND TOPIC THEME World of Knowledge .

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 1 SIGNING 2.1 Sign words accurately. 2.1.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 3. Pronouns

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Sign the following sounds in

English Year 4 Scheme of Work UNIT 5 Getting Connected 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made using signing. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.1.3 Sign phrases, expressions and exclamations. MI Verbal-linguistic Visual-spatial Logical-mathematical Kinaesthetic 2.1.2 Sign 3-syllable words. READING 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign the following sound: (iv) medial digraphs (v) final digraphs WRITING 4.8.1 Write a message for a purpose. CCTS Spelling Memorizing Sequencing Inferencing 4. Conjunctions: because, and, or MORAL VALUES Responsibility Obedience Cautiousness Discipline words correctly: (iv) medial digraphs (v) final digraphs 3.3 Possessive adjectives my, his, Johns

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.3 Read using signing and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.8 understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.1.5 WRITING 4.5.2 2.3.3

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) Talk about personal experiences using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.6.2 Give words according to word categories.

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS LHTL Dictionary skill Cross referencing Categorizing Information transfer VOCABULARY communications telephone telegraph television walkman fax machine computer Braille sign language printing press
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Form simple sentences by

Read using signing and matching sentence parts.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work cause and effect. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports Sign rhymes, jazz rhymes. READING USING SIGNING 3.2.5 Learn another five key words for each topic and use these key words in sentences of ones own. radio Morse code Internet satellite whisper facsimile microphone mouthpiece receiver studio

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES)

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS email message

and when filling out forms.

3.3.3 Read using signing and understand simple paragraphs.

because application online

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work jewels responsible snow summer sympathy systematic teeth tooth wandered weak wind winter woman women young 2.1 THEME World of 21,22 23 & 24 UNIT 6 Moving Around Knowledge 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification using signing. Sign words accurately. LEVEL 1 SIGNING 2.1.1 Sign the following sound in words correctly: (ix)dipthongs (xii)word endings 5. Prepositions (of location and direction) - across, along, against, among, next to, at the back
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GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 4. Conjunction so

English Year 4 Scheme of Work of.

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite poems using signing. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc using signing. 3.1 WRITING 4.5 3.1.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) READING USING SIGNING Look at letters and sign the following sounds: (ix)dipthongs (xii)word endings 3.8.1 Read using signing and understand instructions, directions, notices, labels, messages, letters, recipes, passages and descriptions.

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS MORAL VALUES Civic-consciousness Responsibility Politeness Obedience Cautiousness Discipline CCTS Decision making Sequencing Spelling Problem solving Mind-mapping MI Visual-spatial Kinaesthetic
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Form simple sentences and

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read using signing and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. READING USING SIGNING 3.6.4 Understand words opposite in meaning. LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.1.4 Ask questions using signing LHTL Dictionary skill Sequencing Information transfer Cross referencing Categorizing. questions by arranging words (five-six words in a sentence). Logical-mathematical Interpersonal Verbal-linguistic

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.8.4

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) Read using signing and

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS VOCABULARY above across

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3.8

understand simple factual texts

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Read using signing and by answering comprehension understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations: i. ii. iii. word to phrase word to picture, symbol. 4.4 Complete texts with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.2.3 Ask questions using signing to seek clarification on how to make things, on places, directions and on amounts and quantities. 2.4.4 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions with given in the form of words and pictures). WRITING 4.3.2 Match words to sign. question in relation to: main ideas details along around below between following near outside place right show start through under junction double-storey dome barracks minaret alien court house temple museum factory hawker center car park
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word to word the missing words (with guidance

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 2.7.4 To respond using signing to someone Sign simple poems and jazz chants. supermarket air field

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 4.6

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) asking for help.

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS transportation vehicles tractor LRT helicopter kayak canoe raft fuel jet aircraft hang-gliders gliders
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Spell correctly and take READING USING SIGNING dictation. 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports and when filling out forms. 3.6.6 Distinguish words that show action (verb) and things, people animals, etc. (nouns) 3.3.3 Read using signing and understand simple paragraphs.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work WRITING 4.4.3 Complete simple instructions with the missing words (with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (three to five words)by looking at a picture. 4.6.3 Take dictation of paragraphs given to be learnt.
4.8.3 Write simple description with picture cues.

monorail convenient submarines hovercrafts occupations security guard typist clerk station master lawyer magistrate manager firefighter demonstration
island camp sleigh neigh

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work SECOND SEMESTER THEME AND TOPIC 2.1 Sign words accurately. 2.3 Give relevant THEME 25, 26, 27 & 28 World of Personal Relationship UNIT 7 Living in Harmony information politely in response to enquiries made using signing. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions,inviting people, etc using signing. LEVEL 2 SIGNING CCTS Inferencing
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WEEK

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 1 SIGNING 2.7.1

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 12. Positive statements 13. Negative statements

Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.2.2 Read using signing and learn meaning of five key words for each topic taught. 3.8.3 Read using signing and obtain meaning by making reference to words within the text.

14. Questions and responses MORAL VALUES Responsibility Tolerance Peace Harmony Kindness

English Year 4 Scheme of Work 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of developments. READING USING SIGNING 3.6.3 Understand words similar in meaning. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences using signing. Information transfer Predicting

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) WRITING 4.4.2

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS Word association MI Verbal-linguistic LHTL

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Complete simple instructions with 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. given in the form of words and pictures.

the missing words (with guidance) Interpersonal

English Year 4 Scheme of Work 3.7 Use dictionary. 3.8 Read using signing and LEVEL 3 understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. READING USING SIGNING 4.4 Complete texts with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 3.6.8 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms. Read using signing and distinguish homographs and homophones.3.7.4 Read and select the definition suited to the meaning of the word in context. 3.1.4 Compare words for similar and different sounds. SIGNING 2.7.3 To ask for help from neighbours friends using signing. 4.8.2 Write simple sentences with word and picture cues. VOCABULARY neighbour neighbourhood next door two doors away friendly kind racket guppies swordtails angel fish Frisbee horror sewing tennis court channel non-stop solo aching Dictionary skill

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES)

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS trained raised charity cancer sports complex lean mussel hare served mission cable car ballet wriggled heir throne

3.7.5 Read and locate the required words in the dictionary using signing. WRITING 4.8.3 Write simple description with picture cues.

29, 30 THEME & 31 World of

2.1 Sign words correctly.

LEVEL 1 SIGNING

GRAMMAR 6.0 (a)

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work Stories 2.2 UNIT 8 More Stories Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification using signing. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made using signing. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc using signing. 2.2.1 Ask `Wh questions to seek information using signing. (v) Exclamation mark 16. Punctuation 2.1.1 Sign words correctly: (vi) double consonants 11. Simple past tense 7. Adverbs

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 2.6.1 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS MORAL VALUES Kindness Diligence Love Helpfulness

Give response to the story read using signing. READING USING SIGNING

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work poems using signing. 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen and viewed in simple language using signing. 3.10.1 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.4 Read using signing words correctly . LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.2.2 Ask other forms of questions to seek information using signing. VOCABULARY monster mystery choose blurb title flip through instructions selfish Read according to ones interest using signing. LHTL Dictionary skill 3.9.1 Read simple poems and simple stories using signing. MI Verbal-linguistic Musical 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign the following sound: (vi) double consonants CCTS Reasoning Evaluating Sequencing Inferencing Predicting

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about people and moral values in the story/poem and relate it to ones life using signing. 2.6.2 2.4.2

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) Sign simple poems and jazz chants by completing whole lines. giant

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS spine author lovely sweetly notice board Spring Winter Autumn blossoms slip Snow Frost cloak neighbours fence gate
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State whether one likes or does not like the story read using signing. READING USING SIGNING

3.10 Read widely and independently using signing. 4.4

3.9.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the story using signing. WRITING

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Complete texts with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports 4.8.2 Write simple sentences with word and picture cues. LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.1.5 Sign rhymes, jazz chants. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions with the missing words (with guidance given in the form of words and pictures). humble prince hunting brave kind generous prove wise rolled supper narrow corridor horror terrible

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) and when filling out 2.4.5

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS bitter elves

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work forms. Retell stories using signing. 2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.4.3 Read poems and simple stories using signing. 3.6.8 Read and distinguish homographs and homophones using signing. 3.8.5 Read using signing and understand cause and effect relationships. 3.9.3 Read and talk about the actions of people and animals in a story
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shoemaker leather workroom work table lace tongue lining heel toe upper sole book review reviewer comments rating

English Year 4 Scheme of Work read using signing. 3.9.4 Tell why a person or animal in a story is good or bad using signing.

WEEK

THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) WRITING 4.4.3

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS)

GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

Complete simple instructions, texts, rhymes, notices, recipes, stories with the missing words (with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (three to five
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work words) by looking at a picture. 2.1 Sign words accurately. LEVEL 1 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries THEME World of 32, 33 & 34 Knowledge UNIT 9 Come Rain or Shine 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and read poems using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign the following sound: (iii) initial digraphs 2.4.1 Sign simple poems and jazz chants by completing phrases. made using signing. SIGNING 2.1.1 Sign the following words correctly: (iii) initial digraphs MORAL VALUES Environmental awareness Cooperation Responsibility Civic-consciousness 4. Conjunctions - and - but - because GRAMMAR 6.0 (a)

WEEK

THEME AND

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS

GRAMMAR ITEMS/
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work TOPIC (OBJECTIVES) (SKILLS) LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen using signing, and viewed in simple language. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story read using signing. LEVEL 2 SIGNING 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences using signing. 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the words before and after. 3.2.1 Recognise complete words in texts.

CCTS Cause and effect Inferencing Problem solving MI Verbal-linguistic Naturalist Musical Kinaesthetic Logical-mathematical Interpersonal Intrapersonal LHTL Dictionary and thesaurus skill Information transfer Mind-mapping VOCABULARY
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work Read using signing and READING USING SIGNING understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.5 Read using signing and understand the meanings of words by guessing their meaning through the use of contextual clues. 3.8.4 Read using signing and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas details sun rain snow cloud desert hot cold

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THEME AND TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 3 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.7 SIGNING 2.4.4

SPECIFICATIONS (SKILLS) chilly wet

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rainbow spring summer autumn

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Sign simple poems and jazz chants.

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Use dictionary. 3.8 understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing: i. ii. iii. word to phrase word to picture, symbol 3.8.5 Read using signing and understand cause and effect relationships. 3.7.5 required words in the dictionary. word to word Read using signing and locate the 3.6.6 Distinguish words that show actions (verbs) and things, people, animals, etc. (nouns) 3.7.4 Read using signing and select the definition suited to the meaning of the word in context. READING USING SIGNING 3.3.3 Read using signing and Read using signing and understand simple paragraphs. winter misty cloudy water vapour droplets north south east west north-east south-west forecast aircraft meteorologist temperature thunderstorm stormy glossary drizzly overcast humid icy monsoon peninsular

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work

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LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations: i. ii. iii. word to word word to phrase word to picture, symbol 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and 4.6.3 4.5.3 4.3.3 WRITING 4.2.3

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GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS energy lightning flood weathervane

Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing.

Match words to other words.

Construct simple sentences independently (three to five words) by looking at a picture.

Take dictation on paragraphs

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work independently. 4.6 dictation. 4.8 Give accurate information when writing messages, instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms. given to be learnt. 4.8.2 and picture cues. 4.8.3 Write simple descriptions with pictures cues.

Spell correctly and take Write simple sentences with word

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work LEVEL 1 2.1 Sign words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification using THEME World of 35, 36 & 37 Knowledge UNIT 10 Malaysia, My Country signing. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read using signing and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.4 WRITING 4.4.1 Provide missing letters in words. LEVEL 2 MORAL VALUES Unity Living in harmony Tolerance
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GRAMMAR 6.0 (a) 3.4 Interrogative pronouns i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. What Who Where When Which Why

SIGNING 2.1.1 Sign the words correctly: (xii)word endings est

READING USING SIGNING 3.1.1 Look at letters and sign the following sound: (xii) 3.8.3 Read using signing and obtain meaning by making reference to words within the text. est word endings

6.1 Comparative form `er eg. tall-taller `er + than eg. taller than 10. Simple Present Tense For habitual actions

English Year 4 Scheme of Work Read using signing words correctly. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. SIGNING 2.1.4 Ask questions using signing Pride Civic-consciousness Responsibility Cleanliness Cooperation

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LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) 3.8 Read using signing and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. 4.4 Construct simple and .

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GRAMMAR ITEMS/ LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS CCTS Spelling Inferencing Decision making Mind-mapping MI Verbal-linguistic Logical-mathematical Kinaesthetic
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READING USING SIGNING 3.8.4 Read using signing and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to: main ideas details

English Year 4 Scheme of Work compound sentences with guidance and independently. WRITING 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions, recipes, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s) (with the guidance given in the form of words and pictures). Information transfer 4.4.3 Complete simple instructions, texts, rhymes, notices, recipes, stories with the missing word(s). 4.8.2 Write simple sentences with word and picture cues. VOCABULARY republic largest bigger stripes flag north-west south-east Categorizing LHTL Dictionary skill Sequencing Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal

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English Year 4 Scheme of Work TOPIC (OBJECTIVES) LEVEL 3 SIGNING 2.2.3. (SKILLS) LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS peninsular neighbours culture

Ask questions to seek clarification customs on how to make things, on places, traditions directions, and on amounts and quantities using signing. READING USING SIGNING 3.3.3 Read using signing and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.3 Read using signing poems and simple stories clearly. 3.6.7 Distinguish words that show comparison: er, est, es languages compass caves nest souvenirs plantation multi-racial harmony unity tolerance respect temple Hindus Buddhists Muslims contestant festival island
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English Year 4 Scheme of Work + than tourists humid costume fence palms

WRITING 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (three to five) by looking at a picture. 38 PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY

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