Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
English Language
Curriculum and Assessment Standards
Form 1
Limited Publication
Ministry of Education Malaysia Curriculum Development Division
May 2015
Terbitan 2015
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
Hak Cipta Terpelihara. Tidak dibenarkan mengeluar ulang mana-mana bahagian artikel, ilustrasi dan isi kandungan
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daripada Pengarah, Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Aras 4-8, Blok E
CONTENT
Rukun Negara
vii
National Education Philosophy
ix
Foreword
xi
Introduction.
1
Aims.
3
Objectives.
3
Focus
4
Curriculum Principles.
4
Curriculum Organisation.
5
Curriculum Approach.
6
Lesson Organisation
21 Century Skills.
Higher Order Thinking Skills.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Educational Emphases
Assessment
Performance Standard
Content Organisation.
Specific Objectives for Form 1.
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Writing
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11
12
15
18
st
19
20
21
25
33
39
Grammar
Literature in Action
Word List
Teaching Organiser
Panelists
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UKUN NEGARA
duan yang lebih erat dalam kalangan seluruh masyarakatnya; Memelihara satu cara hid
adil dan saksama; Menjamin satu cara yang liberal terhadap tradisi-tradisi kebudayaann
yang akan menggunakan sains dan teknologi moden;
krar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha
rsebut berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip yang berikut:
AYAAN KEPADA TUHAN
MBAGAAN KEDAULATAN UNDANG-UNDANG KESOPANAN DAN KESUSILAAN
UKUN NEGARA
Indeed, our country Malaysia aspires to achieving a greater unity for all he
ably shared; Ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and diverse cultural traditions; and
shall be oriented to modern science and technology;
he people of Malaysia,
ttain these ends, guided by these principles:
BELIEF IN GOD LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNT
HE CONSTITUTION RULE OF LAW
HAVIOUR AND MORALITY
Pendidikan di Malaysia adalah suatu usaha berterusan ke arah lebih
memperkembangkan potensi individu secara menyeluruh dan bersepadu untuk
dan kemakmuran keluarga, masyarakat dan negara
Sumber: Akta Pendidikan 1996 (Akta 550)
Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing the
potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, so as to produce indi
society and the nation at large.
Source: Education Act 1996 (Act 550)
KATA PENGANTAR
Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) yang dilaksanakan secara
Kandungan, Standard Pembelajaran dan Standard Pentaksiran.
Usaha memasukkan Standard Pentaksiran di dalam dokumen
berperingkat
mulai
tahun
2017
kurikulum telah mengubah lanskap sejarah sejak Kurikulum Kebangsaan dilaksanakan di bawah S
bagi mempertingkatkan pencapaian murid.
DSKP yang dihasilkan juga telah menyepadukan enam tunjang
Kerangka KSSM, mengintegrasikan pengetahuan, kemahiran dan nilai, serta memasukkan secara eksplisit K
Bagi menjayakan pelaksanaan KSSM, pengajaran dan pembelajaran guru perlu memberi penekan
ke-21.
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia merakamkan setinggi-tinggi
penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada semua pihak yang terlibat dalam penggubalan KSSM. Semoga
Dr. SARIAH BINTI ABD. JALIL
Pengarah
Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum
INTRODUCTION
The Standard-Based English Language Curriculum for Secondary Schools (SBELC) is a continuance of the Stan
The six strands that form the fundamentals of the SBELC are:
communication
spiritual, attitude and values
humanistic
personal development
physical and aesthetic development
science and technology
These strands are evident in the Standard-Based Curriculum for
Secondary Schools (KSSM) as they shape the fundamental principles of curriculum development in Malays
In the SBELC, knowledge, skills and good values are the elements
running through each strand and these elements are built upon and expanded from primary school. It is imperative
are weaved into every lesson to inculcate the awareness,
understanding and respect for the differences and similarities
amongst individuals and various communities leading to unity and harmony in our multicultural society.
In preparing the students to meet the challenges of the 21 century, due emphasis is given to developing perseveran
English language is the way forward to interacting with the local and global communities by reaching out across
work place experience.
In Malaysia, English is the second language and is taught in all
schools throughout the country. Although there are a range of registers available in the English Language,
English where spelling, grammar and pronunciation are concerned.
###
st
Communication
The mastery of verbal and nonverbal language skills
HOLISTIC
for daily interactions as well as equipping themselves for their career paths.
INDIVIDUAL
Personal Development
Submission to God
creativity.
with individuals and communities.
life.
Moulding individuals with good
values, integrity and accountability.
Humanistic
The challenges of the 21 century demand an education system that prepares students to be competent,
and hands-on in nature for classroom activities and project work.
Hence, learners are able to apply knowledge and skills to real world
settings which would lead to greater success in future work place.
2. Incorporating Sustainability in the Curriculum
The SBELC is designed to guide students in acquiring knowledge and skills so that they can effectively participate in
3. Acquiring Global Competencies
The world we live in today is highly inter-connected that there is a
need to keep abreast with the rapidly-emerging technologies. Education plays a role in preparing students t
global citizens. The concept of global competence incorporates the
knowledge and skills students need in the 21st century. Globally- competent students should be equipped w
investigate the world, that is, by being aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how i
communicate ideas to a diverse audience on various topics through different means; and
become global players by taking responsibility for their actions and weighing the consequences.
4. Realising Individual Student Differences
Teaching approaches, lessons and curriculum materials must take into account the varying needs and abilities o
in the SBELC would be able to acquire the language.
5. Developing Confident and Competent Communicators
Effective communication is pivotal in todays fast-paced world. We need to be able to communicate our thoughts
Curriculum Organisation
The SBELC is divided into two key stages; Stages Three and Four (refer Table 1).
Table 1: Key Stages in SBELC
Stage One
Years 1, 2 and 3 (Lower Primary)
st
Stage Two
Stage Three
Stage Four
Curriculum Approach
The SBELC emphasises the modular in focus approach. This
approach ensures that all the language skills; Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, and the elem
People and Culture
Health and Environment
Science and Technology
Consumerism and Financial Awareness
The SBELC is modular in design and this is reflected in the
organisation of the Content and Learning Standards. This curriculum strengthens the mastery of the fou
THEMES
LOWER SECONDARY
FORMS 1, 2 & 3
UPPER SECONDARY
FORMS 4 & 5
Lesson Organisation
The SBELC` is designed to be modular in focus starting with the Listening and Speaking skills, followed by
A lesson starts focusing on Listening and Speaking skills while other skills such as Reading and Writing ar
All the four language skills are linked through a topic of a selected theme. Grammar is infused during the teaching o
is advisable that before embarking on a new topic, the teacher
plans the Grammar item that he/she wants to weave into the
Grammar lessons.
Therefore, proper planning and organising of the lessons are
pertinent prior to the execution of the actual lessons. Thus, the importance of a Teaching Organiser (refer App
Students learn through connecting new knowledge to the
knowledge that they have. New knowledge becomes meaningful when students are able to relate it to their
At the end of every topic, an action-oriented task is given where the students can explore their language use and
The Literature in Action (LiA) module is a one hour lesson per week, focusing on the Literature Componen
projects such as performances, presentations and exhibitions
DARY SCHOOLS
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ESUSILAAN
G AND COUNTRY
arah lebih
ersepadu untuk melahirkan insan yang seimbang dan harmonis dari segi intelek, r
oping the
to produce individuals, who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically
mulai
tahun
2017
akan
kan
di
bawah
Sistem
Pendidikan Kebangsaan. Menerusinya murid dapat ditaksir secara berterusan untuk mengen
an secara eksplisit Kemahiran Abad Ke-21 dan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT). Penyepaduan tersebut dilakukan un
lu memberi penekanan kepada KBAT dengan memberi fokus kepada pendekatan Pembelajaran Berasaskan I
mencapai
hasrat
dan
matlamat
Sistem
Pendidikan Kebangsaan.
continuance of the Standard-Based English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools and is developed based on accessibility,
developing perseverance, critical, creative and innovative thinking and current Information and Communication Technology (ICT
reaching out across cultural and linguistic boundaries. English being an international language and language of the interne
e English Language, the Standard British English is considered as the official standard of reference for
proficiently and competently in the local and global communities. The SBELC also aims to develop students to be knowle
ere is need for a 21 century curriculum which is inquiry-based, research-driven, inter-disciplinary and student-centred
st
s to be competent, knowledgeable and confident. The SBELC takes into account skills and knowledge that are necessar
effectively participate in and contribute to the future. This includes educating students about the importance of sustainability and
It is important that appropriate activities and materials are used with students of diffe
municate our thoughts and ideas in a coherent and cohesive manner through various modes, verbally and non-verbally
made possible during Stage 3 where students in Forms 1, 2 and 3 strengthen the mastery of the language skills lea
e strategy assures that by the end of secondary education, all students should be able to communicate accurately, con
in
Action
are
given
due
focus
and
he mastery of the four language skills; Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
t students can relate to. These action- oriented tasks are prominent in the Literature in Action hour,
ill develop personal learning and growth which will eventually lead to the development of more holistic and
ing skills, followed by Reading and Writing skills. In addition to the four language skills, two other elements, Gramma
eading and Writing are incidental. The next lesson is focused on the Reading skill whilst Listening and Speaking
d during the teaching of these language skills and it is also given emphasis in a separate Grammar lesson. It
e to relate it to their experiences. It is therefore imperative that lessons taught in schools relate to the real world, so as to b
eir language use and usage. This task favourably accomplished as a group work, is tailored to depict real life situations tha
Literature Component. The Content and Learning Standards provided under LiA act as the platform where students collabo
segi intelek, rohani, emosi dan jasmani, berdasarkan kepercayaan dan kepatuhan
and physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and devotion to God
ang mula dilaksanakan pada tahun 1989. KSSM digubal bagi memenuhi keperluan dasar baharu di bawah Pelan Pemban
rusan untuk mengenal pasti tahap penguasaannya dalam sesuatu mata pelajaran, serta membolehkan guru membuat
tersebut dilakukan untuk melahirkan insan seimbang dan harmonis dari segi intelek, rohani, emosi dan jasmani sebagaimana t
elajaran Berasaskan Inkuiri dan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek, supaya murid dapat menguasai kemahiran yang dipe
didikan Kebangsaan.
cation Technology (ICT) skills. As future leaders, students need to develop their proficiency in English, as well as leadership
guage of the internet is far reaching in terms of lifelong knowledge acquisition, forging cultural understanding and readyin
udents to be knowledgeable and respectful of other cultures, to make calculated decisions through critical and analytical
and student-centred. The SBELC addresses these needs by connecting students abilities, interests, experiences and tale
dge that are necessary for the students to function in the real world. This is achieved by making use of real-life issues whic
ce of sustainability and issues that affect the society and the environment at present and in future. The curriculum adopts an inte
with students of different learning profiles so that their full potential can be realised. Students would benefit greatly in term
bally and non-verbally. Therefore, our students need to acquire the language skills and engage in activities that furthe
attention (refer Figure 3). During teaching and learning, these skills and elements are connected through the following them
er elements, Grammar and Literature in Action, are given due and equal emphasis during teaching and learning.
ening and Speaking, and Writing skills are incidental. When the Writing skill is in focus, all other language skills are incidental.
Tuhan.
Usaha
ini
adalah
bertujuan
untuk
mela
(PPPM)
2013-2025
agar
kualiti
kurikulum
yang dilaksanakan
ish, as well as leadership qualities and ethical decision-making skills in order to be globally competitive.
l understanding and readying students for
ough critical and analytical thinking, and to collaborate with others to solve problems creatively and innovatively
sts, experiences and talents to emerging literacies. Hence, lessons taught should emulate real life situations, bridging classr
he curriculum adopts an inter-disciplinary approach whereby lessons are developed and taught based on four broad themes, na
uld benefit greatly in terms of learning, provided that sufficient time is given to them to reach the particular Learning Standar
ge in activities that further develop their confidence and competence in communication. The SBELC provides a learn
uan
untuk
Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high mo
ikulum
yang dilaksanakan di sekolah menengah setanding dengan standard antarabangsa. Kurikulum berasaskan st
nnovatively
ed on four broad themes, namely, people and culture, health and environment, science
and
technology,
and
consumeris
particular Learning Standard. Thus, the use of the mastery learning strategy would ensure that students who master all the Lea
he SBELC provides a learning experience where students put knowledge and skills into practice in preparation for the real wor
mulia,
bertanggungjawab
dan
berkeu
possess high moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving a
Kurikulum berasaskan standard yang menjadi amalan antarabangsa telah dijelmakan dalam KSSM menerusi penggub
nology,
and
consumerism
and
financial awareness. These are woven into the strands of the teaching and learning proce
wab
dan
berkeupayaan
able of achieving a high level of personal well- being as well as being able to contribute
KSSM menerusi penggubalan Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (DSKP) untuk semua mata pelajaran ya
teaching and learning process, allowing students opportunities to engage in and relate classroom activities to current and future
ctivities to current and future issues. This would allow students to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of their su
nd awareness of their surroundings locally and globally, and work towards sustaining that environment for the wellbei
LESSON ORGANISATION
SELECTED
TOPICS
(BASED ON
THEMES)
(LI
GR
N ACTI
NG
O
TS)
Consumerism and
Financial Awareness
NG
SPEAKI
THEMES
Health and
Environment
RE
Science and
Technology
for Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing during the LiA lessons.
when
planning
their
work, collaboratin
their
work, collaborating, managing time, learning to do research and report writing. This will familiarise them with rea
will familiarise them with real life work situations. At the same time, project work will hone students social skills and i
21 CENTURY SKILLS
One of the aims of the SBELC is to develop students who have
ST
21 Century Skills with focus on thinking skills living and career skills. The 21 Century Skills help develop st
Table 3).
Schools need to adapt and develop new ways of teaching and
learning that reflect a changing world. Given the widespread availability of information today, teachers sho
st
st
than using most or all of the time to present information. These skills will enable the students to compete
students.
Table 3: 21 Century Students Profile
STUDENTS
PROFILE
st
Perseverant
Thinker
Skilful
Communicator
DESCRIPTION
Principled
Informative
Loving /
Considerate
Patriotic
ntury Skills help develop students who possess characteristics as mentioned in the students profile (refer to
ormation today, teachers should use in-school time to teach students how to find, interpret, and use information, rather
e the students to compete at the global level. The mastery of the Content and Learning Standards in the SBELC con
d collaborative skills. Pupils need to be equipped with Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for them to compete globally.
ate. HOTS incorporate critical thinking skills, creative and reasoning skills, and thinking strategies,
d evidences.
ts profile (refer to
information, rather
ndards in the SBELC contributes towards the attainment of the 21 century skills amongst
st
hem to compete globally. This curriculum emphasises HOTS which refer to the skills
Teaching and learning in the 21 century is student-centred and the teacher acts as a facilitator. Teaching and learnin
cognitive strategies to learn and understand information, such as summarizing and paraphrasing;
metacognitive strategies which include strategies students use to plan, regulate, monitor and modify the co
resource management strategies which are about strategies
students employ to control resources like time, effort, affect and support.
The strategies described here have been designed to accommodate differences in learning sty
alternative teaching and learning strategies or adapt those
HOTS
Explanation
st
Application
21 century.
2. Inquiry-Based Learning
st
Inquiry-based learning is an approach in 21 century learning as it is based on students involvement in the lear
st
Involvement implies possessing skills and attitudes that allows students to seek answers to questions an
3. Student-Centredness
In student-centred classrooms, the learning tasks or activities are geared towards discovery learning where stu
Students are encouraged to get information through communicating with others, reading or sourcing information thro
the task at hand. In reality, an increasing proportion of learning
occurs online outside formal school hours. As such, students have to keep abreast with rapid changes in technology
In addition, the students awareness and skill of sieving for relevant information from various sources are important;
As facilitators, teachers guide the students in the learning process
of completing their tasks. Students have to be taught to think methodically and coherently and this can be don
process should be seen in a positive light.
4. Collaborative Learning
Group work is recommended for activities or tasks to familiarize the students to work in teams. To ensure that e
century.
Through group work, students learn to manage time, to collaborate
in completing the task, to be responsible for their part, to deal with differences amongst them, to come up with creati
and calculated decisions through consensus.
EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES
The SBELC is developed with the students interest in mind. The
aims and objectives of this curriculum are positioned to mould the current generation of students to be able
In order to achieve these goals, teachers and students are provided with a selection of key educational elements
1. Language
Correct use of language is emphasised.
Pronunciation, sentence structure, grammar, terminology and language registers must be stressed d
and learning in order to help students develop ideas and
communicate effectively.
2. Conservation of the Environment
Environmental awareness must be instiled and nurtured in students through the teaching and learning
Knowledge about the importance of environmental conservation will cultivate appreciation of t
3. Values
Good values are given due emphasis so that students are aware and practise them in their daily lives.
These values encompass aspects of spirituality, humanity and citizenship.
4. Science and Technology
Developing science and technology literacy among students.
The use of technology can assist teaching and contribute to more effective learning.
Integration of science and technology into teaching and
learning involves four areas:
i. Scientific and technological knowledge (facts, principles,
and concepts related to science and technology);
ii. Scientific skills (thinking process and selected manipulative skills);
iii. Scientific behaviours (such as accuracy, honesty, safety); and
iv. Usage of technology in the teaching and learning activities.
5. Patriotism/Citizenship
The SBELC, through the selected themes, acknowledges the importance of instiling good values and k
The SBELC supports students in becoming informed citizens by assisting them to develop the skills
Patriotism can be instiled through teaching and learning, participating in co-curricular activities and
to be Malaysian citizens.
6. Creativity and Innovation
Creativity is the ability to use the imagination to gather, comprehend and generate ideas to create
Innovation is the application of creativity through modification, revision and development of an i
Creativity and innovation are closely related and are vital components for the development of indiv
Through the creative and innovative teaching approaches, students will display interest, curiosity,
7. Entrepreneurship
The infusion of entrepreneurship in SBELC is to introduce entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and pra
Entrepreneurship can be instiled in teaching and learning
through relevant and meaningful activities which inculcate attitudes or qualities such as dilige
The Learning Standards also reflect the incorporation of the strategies of Multiple Intelligences. This is
in social interactions, kinaesthetic intelligence in the
dramatisation of texts, and spatial intelligence in the
interpretation of maps, and other such activities.
10. Learning How to Learn Skills
Learning How to Learn skills are also integrated in the Learning Standards and aim to enable students to take re
These skills incorporate information skills, library skills and study skills to enable students to locate sources
learners.
ASSESSMENT
The SBELC connects teaching and learning to assessment.
Assessment involves gathering and analysing information from various sources to gauge students achievem
There are two types of assessment to be carried out in schools; the formative assessment and summative assessm
Formative assessment or assessment for learning is a part of school-based assessment, and is an important
quality and effectiveness of teaching strategies.
Formative assessment is an ongoing, continuous diagnostic
assessment. It is carried out during teaching and learning and provides immediate feedback. Various metho
such as checklists, observations, oral presentations, quizzes,
question and answer, task sheets or written assignments can be
used to document the attainment of the Learning Standards.
The summative assessment is an assessment of learning, carried
out to evaluate student learning, skill acquisition and academic achievement at the end of an instructional perio
The summative assessments can also be utilised as components of larger school improvement efforts by helping
be used to improve the education system.
In order to help teachers implement effective teaching and learning
assessments, the Performance Standards are incorporated into this document together with the Content and
room through teaching and learning activities in the form of reasoning, inquiry learning, problem-solving and project work.
acilitator. Teaching and learning is effective when strategies are applied in positive and supportive environments. The strategie
g and paraphrasing;
monitor and modify the cognitive learning processes; and
fferences
in
learning
styles.
Teachers
plan and document the progress of their projects. In implementing the plan, students might need to make improv
sists the Literature Component texts. Students are given small inter-connected projects leading and culminating into the
k answers to questions and issues as new knowledge is constructed. This process will enable our students to have a g
s discovery learning where students are engaged to find the answers or information to solve problems through inquiry and
ng or sourcing information through various media such as the Internet to enable them to contribute to the solving of
coherently and this can be done through the use of various thinking tools. Mistakes by students during the learning
in teams. To ensure that every member of the group is productive and responsible the recommended maximum num
st them, to come up with creative and innovative alternatives in solving problems and to make informed judgement
of students to be able to communicate accurately, confidently and effectively in the English Language, and to face the
of key educational elements to be given due emphasis. However, teachers are encouraged to go beyond the selectio
e of instiling good values and knowledge, and understanding of the duties and obligations of each and every citizen of this
sting them to develop the skills of inquiry and communication, and providing them real life platforms to participate and to be
n co-curricular activities and social services, thus producing students who love the nation and are proud
display interest, curiosity, excitement and greater growth in learning. Creativity and innovation in students should
ial knowledge, skills and practice to students. Fostering entrepreneurial mind-set amongst students is essential in thi
or qualities such as diligence, honesty and
Multiple Intelligences. This is illustrated, for example, in the interpersonal use of language among people
o gauge students achievement. Furthermore, assessment provides an understanding of what students know, understan
ment and summative assessment.
essment, and is an important aspect of teaching and learning in the classroom. The main purpose of having the formativ
he end of an instructional period; as a conclusion of a topic, as mid-term tests, end year examinations and as standardise
provement efforts by helping teachers determine whether students are making adequate academic progress or meet
solving and project work. Teachers and students need to use thinking tools such as thinking map and mind maps alo
ent to review the suggested strategies and then decide on the most appropriate for meeting the needs of their students.
need to make improvements and adjustments as they proceed to complete the project within the stipulated t
g and culminating into the production of a large scale performance, an exhibition of students work, video clip advertis
ble our students to have a greater understanding of the world and equip them with the competencies needed in facing the 21 ce
st
ethical from the unethical; and the truth from the lies.
ng the learning
nformed judgement
ovation in students should be exploited and nurtured to ensure that their full potential is realised.
ces such as documentaries and Internet resources as well as the utilisation of computer-related activities such as e-mail,
students know, understand, and can do with the knowledge they have learnt and acquired to improve teaching and learnin
ose of having the formative assessment is to improve students learning and the
nations and as standardised national examinations. The aim of the summative assessments is to determine whether and t
ademic progress or meeting expected Learning Standards. The results of the summative assessments are u
map and mind maps along with higher order questioning methods in and out of the classroom to encourage students to t
needs of their students. As teachers know their students learning styles and needs, they may need to select
within the stipulated time frame. Therefore, time management, critical and analytical thinking as well as creativ
work, video clip advertisements and other innovative productions. The teacher guides the students to ensure th
the opportunity to become the leader of the group through turn taking as leadership quality is a vital requirement in
into the teaching and learning process and are concurrent with the Content and Learning Standards. These
d activities such as e-mail, chat, blog and tweeting activities, networking and interacting with
to determine whether and to what degree students have learnt what they have been taught as outlined by the SBELC.
tive assessments are used to inform modifications to instructional strategies, learning materials, lesson designs, and m
hinking as well as creativity and collaborative work determine the effective completion of the project.
students to ensure the implementation of the project progresses smoothly and is completed as planned. In total
st
are
important
because
todays
ulti- dimensional world requires students to have the ability to make connections between various sources of knowledge.
Performance Standard
The Performance Standard details six levels of performance with descriptors for each level formulated based on the
levels serve as a guide to teachers in assessing their students development and growth in the acquisition of the Lea
developed based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages: Learning, Teaching, A
Table 3: The Performance Descriptors Based on the CEFR (2001)
Performance Levels
Generic Descriptors
BASIC USER
INDEPENDENT
USER
PROFICIENT
USER
1
Very Limited
2
Limited
3
Satisfactory
4
Good
5
Very Good
6
Excellent
CONTENT ORGANISATION
The SBELC focuses on the mastery of the four language skills, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
This section provides a detailed explanation of the five modules. First, an overview of the language conten
available.
The overview provides an explanation of each of the module that is
featured in SBELC. The overview explicates the purpose of the module and how it is interrelated with the aims
Teachers are encouraged to assess their students based on the
descriptors provided, to gauge their students progress.
The Content and Learning Standards are developed with the
understanding that students will master all the language skills progressively. The Content Standards are actual
The Learning Standards, on the other hand, are educational objectives that are concise, written descrip
lessons.
Curriculum Standards for Form 1
The Form 1 curriculum is built upon and extent the proficiency of students from the primary school for knowled
Specific Objectives for Form 1
By the end of Form One, students will be able to:
1. Listen and respond to simple tasks;
2. Participate in brief exchanges using appropriate speech acts;
3. Read various texts and select information for solving simple problems;
4. Apply related strategies to demonstrate understanding of literary and non-literary texts;
5. Apply basic pre-writing strategies;
6. Organise and write ideas in a paragraph using appropriate
cohesive devices;
7. Write for academic and functional purposes using basic language tools;
8. Identify and use language structures appropriately and meaningfully according to context;
9. Read, understand and respond appropriately to various literary works; and
Effective communication is to articulate thoughts and ideas in various forms and purposes, contexts and for
The SBELC is designed to provide a strong and complete foundation in aural and oral experiences. S
In the initial stage of language learning, students listen, discriminate and pronounce accurately with correct int
in meaningful conversations using various speech acts. Students
listen and view critically a wide range of audio and video discourse
for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures.
The Content Standards for Listening and Speaking will enable students to:
1. Listen and use correct pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation patterns to communicate accurately
2. Listen, engage and interpret meaningful conversations;
3. Listen and respond critically to a wide range of spoken, audio and visual texts; and
4. Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures.
The Performance Standards allow students to reflect, think and act upon their learning strategies for self-improveme
criptors for each level formulated based on the Learning Standards. These
opment and growth in the acquisition of the Learning Standards that are taught.
e (CEFR) for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (2001).
Generic Descriptors
of the language
ce for basic language tasks
he language
basic language tasks
of the language
ge independently to certain extent but requires guidance for some challenging language
language
e independently but requires guidance for more complex language tasks
of the language
e almost independently
the language
nging and complex tasks
e independently without any guidance
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. At the same time, the Grammar element provides the basis for language
. First, an overview of the language content is provided. This is followed by the Content and Learning Standards, an
module and how it is interrelated with the aims and objectives of the SBELC and the specific objectives for Form 1.
ogressively. The Content Standards are actually long term over- arching educational goals that should be achieved by the
al objectives that are concise, written descriptions of what students are expected to know and be able to do at a specific st
of students from the primary school for knowledge acquisition, future work place needs and enable them to communicate effect
arious forms and purposes, contexts and for various purposes using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills. T
foundation in aural and oral experiences. Students are able to present information and ideas confidently. Multip
and pronounce accurately with correct intonation, stress and sentence rhythm. Learning also takes place through
diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses, measure students progress against the teaching and learning objec
des the basis for language accuracy in order to communicate intelligibly. The Literature component is included as an av
and Learning Standards, and finally, the general descriptors of the Performance Standards are made
should be achieved by the end of Form Five. These goals describe the knowledge, skills, work habits and personal cha
d be able to do at a specific stage of their secondary education. These standards which are repetitive in nature should be
eaching and learning objectives, then review, re-strategise and modify their teaching to enhance students learning.The
ponent is included as an avenue for students to be exposed to good language models and to consolidate the language skills an
s are made
habits and personal character traits that are cultivated in stages throughout the students secondary education.
etitive in nature should be mastered by all students at the end of each Form. Therefore, teachers should understand what
entation. Critical thinking and problem solving skills should also be honed to prepare them for real world challenges.
ulation, and rhythm which improves their linguistic competence. They then progress from linguistic to communicative com
ce students learning.The performance levels are arranged in an ascending hierarchical manner to differentiate the levels
lidate the language skills and correct grammar structures learnt, and apply them in real life situations. In addition, the SBELC in
secondary education.
should understand what each Content and Learning Standard addresses before organising and planning their
orld challenges.
istic to communicative competence by engaging
er to differentiate the levels of students achievements. The general performance descriptors (refer Table 3) are
s. In addition, the SBELC inculcates the sense of responsibility in students when expressing themselves creatively, confidently
planning their
able 3) are
1.2
Listen, engage and interpret meaningful conversations
1.3
Listen and respond critically to a wide range of spoken, audio and visual texts.
1.4
Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences,
contexts and cultures.
LEARNING STANDARDS
Students are able to:
1.1.1 listen, discriminate and pronounce accurately :(i) long and short vowels
(ii) diphthongs
1.1.2 speak with correct intonation, stress and sentence rhythm.
DESCRIPTORS
Can listen and identify correct intonation, stress patterns and rhythm in sentences
Can listen and follow simple directions, instructions and procedures
Can listen and retrieve information from telephone conversations with guidance
Can pronounce sentences with the correct intonation, rhythm and stress patterns
Can express feelings and participate in simple conversations
Can relate information obtained from telephone conversations
Can give a presentation using ICT or electronic media
Can give clear, systematically developed descriptions and presentations, with approp
relevant
detail correct pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns and rhythm in
Can supporting
listen and identify
Can listen and discriminate correct pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and stress patte
Can listen and retrieve information independently
Can speak using correct pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and stress patterns accur
Can understand the gist of given information and impart the information in real life co
Can respond and give clear and detailed directions, instructions and procedures conf
Can express ideas and information spontaneously, fluently and precisely in various co
Can give a coherent oral presentation using ICT or electronic media and respond to a
Can use reasoning in presenting views in real life contexts
Can use formulaic language in conversations within everyday real life contexts
Can produce clear, smooth flowing well-structured descriptions with an effective logic
and remember significant points
READING
Reading
The main purpose of reading in the 21 century is to identify and comprehend ideas in a text, connect it to prio
situations and purposes.
The SBELC establishes the purpose for reading. Students who are
aware of their reading goals and are able to apply effective reading strategies will become motivated and critic
employ them in independent reading.
The Content and Learning Standards for Reading will provide
guidance for students to be active readers who can critically engage with the text. Students develop their org
help them comprehend the text and develop new ideas.
The Performance Standards for Reading help to monitor students
progress and achievements. The reading component will enable students to relate to their own experiences
The Content Standards for Reading will enable students to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts using a range of strategies to construct meaning;
2. Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everyday living;
3. Analyse and evaluate various texts; and
4. Read independently and extensively to explore and expand ideas for personal development.
st
DESCRIPTORS
s in simple words
s and instructions (without teacher guidance)
ns in simple words
lings
ctions based on a simple map
s in simple phrases
s, instructions and procedures
ns in simple phrases
o express feelings and descriptions
uctions based on wedding card / Google maps
mprehend ideas in a text, connect it to prior knowledge or schemata, and apply these ideas in the real world for dif
strategies will become motivated and critical readers. Hence, reading strategies should be explicitly taught to enable st
with the text. Students develop their organisational skills by analysing and integrating information from various texts
e students to relate to their own experiences, making their reading relevant and meaningful.
2.2
Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everyday living.
2.3
Analyse and evaluate various texts.
2.4
Read independently and extensively to explore and expand ideas for personal
development.
LEARNING STANDARDS
Students are able to:
2.1.1 read and develop vocabulary skills by understanding
(i) similes
2.1.2 understand meanings of words from print media by using
(i) dictionary
DESCRIPTORS
Can read simple texts but unable to find meaning of words from the dictionary.
Show limited understanding of texts by being able to identify the subject matter
Can understand and answer simple questions on the text
Can read a variety of texts and able to find meanings of words from the dictionary.
Show moderate understanding of texts by being able to identify main ideas and supp
Can understand and answer questions on a variety of texts
Can read a variety of texts with good understanding of a range of vocabulary.
Show good understanding of texts and able to present information in non-linear form
Can understand, explain and respond to a range of texts.
Can integrate information from two texts
Can gain knowledge from culturally authentic texts
Can read a variety of texts with very good understanding of a range of vocabulary.
Show very good understanding of texts and able to predict outcomes.
Understand, analyse and respond to a wide range of texts.
Can integrate information from more than two texts
Can apply knowledge from culturally authentic texts for problem solving.
Can read a variety of texts with excellent understanding of a wide range of vocabulary
Excellent understanding of the texts and able to predict, infer and draw conclusions.
Can understand, analyse, evaluate and respond to a variety of texts.
Can integrate information from several texts
Can apply knowledge from a wide range of culturally authentic texts for problem solvi
WRITING
Writing
2. Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic and functional purposes.
DESCRIPTORS
n the texts
avenue for students to master writing skills in the personal, public, educational and occupational domains. They can put their th
organise ideas and content, apply grammar rules, identify audience and use an appropriate style and tone to produce a coher
nctional purposes.
. They can put their thoughts and ideas down in an article or a journal, write a letter or an email to a friend or an organisation, a
ne to produce a coherent and cohesive piece of writing.
friend or an organisation, and create a story that comes from their imagination.
3.2
Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic and functional
purposes.
LEARNING STANDARDS
Students are able to:
3.1.1 write simple sentences correctly.
3.1.2 organise and write ideas in a paragraph :
(i) titles for a paragraph
(ii) captions for illustrations, posters and cartoons.
3.1.3 apply pre-writing strategies:
(i) brainstorming (mind-maps, bubble maps, etc)
(ii) note-taking
(iii) outlining
3.1.4 select relevant information and elaborate/extend/explain ideas using appropriate
cohesive devices.
3.1.5 use a variety of sentence structures to elaborate, extend ideas in paragraphs /
organizational structures:
(i) Topic sentences
(ii) Thesis statement
DESCRIPTORS
can write a variety of sentence structures to elaborate and extend ideas independe
can write a composition with the thesis statement and topic sentences independently
can write clear letters and process &procedure in acceptable form
can compose texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest (email/messag
can write reactions to personal experiences in accurate and specific language ( e dia
can write clear, well-structured texts of complex subjects, underlining the relevant sal
view at some length with subsidiary points, reasons and relevant examples, and rounding
can write a variety of sentence structures to elaborate and extend ideas creatively
can write a composition with the thesis statement and topic sentences creatively
can compose texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
can write reactions to personal experiences in accurate and specific language
can write clear, smooth flowing, complex texts in an appropriate and effective style an
find significant points
GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR
Grammar is an important aspect in language learning. In SBELC, students learn Grammar rules in context as w
With specific time allocated for the learning of grammar and with
more practice, students will be able to learn the rules of grammar, relate them to previous knowledge and apply them
The Content Standards for Grammar will enable students to:
1. Identify and use language structures appropriately according to context;
2. Apply grammatical rules at word, phrase and sentence levels correctly and meaningfully; and
3. Use various forms of language to create meaning in a variety of
texts.
The Performance Standards will inform the students their progress
in comprehending and applying the Grammar rules in a variety of situations.
This, together with the mastery of the Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing skills, will facilitate these students to use the English language proficiently and efficiently in real wo
In short, with emphasis placed on the learning of good grammar
skills in the SBELC, students are expected to have a good command of these basic language items.
DESCRIPTORS
n satisfactorily
orm simple sentences
h guidance
and sentences linked with simple connectors (and, but, because)
variety of sentences
ures independently to form paragraphs
&procedures in acceptable form
e introductory paragraphs
rly well
roductory paragraph with guidance
riety of subjects related to his/her field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and
elate them to previous knowledge and apply them in speaking and writing by producing grammatically correct structures.
ect structures.
4.2
Apply grammatical rules at word, phrase and sentence levels correctly and
meaningfully.
4.3
Use various forms of language to create meaning in a variety of texts.
LEARNING STANDARDS
Students are able to:
4.1.1 identify and use nouns appropriately according to context.
(i) common nouns
(ii) proper nouns
(iii) countable nouns
(iv) uncountable nouns
(v) singular nouns
(vi) plural nouns
(vii) subject-verb agreement (SVA)
4.1.2 identify and use pronouns appropriately according to context
(i) possessive
(ii) demonstrative
(iii) interrogative
4.1.3 identify and use adjectives appropriately according to context
(i) adjective of quality
(ii) possessive
(iii) comparison adjectives
4.1.4 identify and use articles appropriately according to context
(i) indefinite article a & an
4.1.5 identify and use verbs appropriately according to context
(i) regular verbs
(ii) irregular verbs
(iii) auxiliary verbs
DESCRIPTORS
LITERATURE IN ACTION
Literature in Action
The Literature in Action (LiA) component enhances students proficiency and enjoyment of the Englis
In line with the 21 Century Skills, the use of social networking, ICT literacy and technology awareness, complements
Intrapersonal and interpersonal development takes place actively through various activities namely plays, songs
The Content Standards for Literature in Action will enable students
to:
1.
Engage and respond to a variety of literary texts to express understanding of the broader world of ideas a
2.
Use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes and audiences, and relate them
The LiA Content and Learning Standards in the SBELC incorporate the four language skills of listening, speaking, r
The Performance Standards provide students with clear assessment of their abilities to comprehen
opinions and emotions in a more constructive and critical way.
st
DESCRIPTORS
a limited level
of grammatical items with guidance
s at a satisfactory level
satisfactory level
ain extent but requires guidance
ms reasonably well
asonably well
tences with acquired grammatical items
s well
ell by applying the items in everyday situation
ntences with acquired grammatical items in everyday situation
s proficiency and enjoyment of the English language through literature. Students get to explore and exploit va
teracy and technology awareness, complements the joy of learning LiA. Students work collaboratively to solve common challen
y through various activities namely plays, songs, jazz chants, creative writing in a LiA classroom. This would lead to the develop
ore and exploit various genres provided under the Literature Component such as novels, graphic novels, short stories, p
solve common challenges and this requires extensive reading, exchange of ideas and knowledge gathered from various resour
uld lead to the development of social and intellectual capital.
mastery of these skills/items is further enhanced through project-based learning during the LiA lessons.
eas to convey their arguments,
phic novels, short stories, poems and dramas, in a fun-filled, meaningful and interesting manner so that students gain expo
5.2
Use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes
and audiences, and relate them to real life situations.
LEARNING STANDARDS
Students are able to:
5.1.1 listen and respond orally to various literary works.
5.1.2 read and understand various literary works.
5.1.3 share personal responses of issues related to literary works and develop new ideas
or solve problems.
DESCRIPTORS
DESCRIPTORS
WORD LIST
This list consists of words, which are the minimum to be mastered in Form 1. In order to enable students to rememb
words effectively and develop a familiarity for their use, these words should be often repeated and reiterat
words not found on the list in relation to the themes provided.
a
after
at
bedroom
about
afternoon
aunt
bee
above
again
axe
before
accident
age
baby
begin
act
air
back
behave
actor
answer
bad
behind
add
any
bag
bell
address
army
ball
belong
admire
around
bank
below
adventure
arrest
basket
belt
advice
art
beat
big
advise
ask
bed
bird
buy
by
century
ceremony
coat
coffee
cake
character
coin
calculation
charm
cold
calculator
chicken
collar
call
childhood
collect
camera
Christmas
colony
can
class
colour
cape
clay
come
capital
clever
cook
car
climb
correct
card
clock
could
care
close
courage
carry
cloud
cousin
cat
clues
cow
cause
coal
creep
cave
coast
crop
bite
brain
bee
black
brave
before
blind
bread
begin
blood
break
behave
blue
behind
boat
breakfa
st
bring
bell
body
belong
bone
broadc
ast
brother
below
book
brown
belt
bowl
bully
big
box
bus
bird
boy
But
cross
cry
dismiss
distant
empire
English
cup
do
enjoy
cut
doctor
especially
date
dog
evening
daughter
door
evil
day
down
exercise
daylight
draw
description
drink
experime
nt
eye
desk
dryer
face
devil
duck
fail
dictionary
ear
fall
difficult
east
family
digital
eastern
father
dine
eat
fault
dinner
egg
favour
discipline
elephant
fever
ugh the words stipulated in this Word List are words that should be taught and mastered, teachers may also teach any other
field
get
have
fire
girl
he
first
give
head
fish
go
hear
flood
good
help
food
grass
here
foot
greedy
high
forgive
green
hill
friend
group
holiday
friendly
grow
honest
friendship
habit
horse
fun
hair
hot
funny
hair
hour
game
hall
house
garden
hand
how
gentle
happy
gentleman
hat
ice
if
look
net
in
machine
new
introduce
man
news
introduction
marine
night
it
master
no
jealous
meet
judge
month
nobo
dy
nose
kind
moon
not
land
morning
now
learn
mother
of
left
murder
oil
leg
music
old
letter
name
on
life
nature
one
like
near
open
live
neck
or
long
nest
orang
e
orphan
please
railroad
out
poem
rain
page
poet
rain
pale
polite
read
pan
poor
red
paper
popular
refrigerator
parent
pot
relatives
partner
power
religion
peace
pray
remember
pen
repair
pencil
proud
respect
people
pupil
restaurant
permission
quarter
ribbon
place
quiet
rice
plant
rabbit
rich
plaster
radio
right
plate
rail
river
road
screen
shirt
rock
screw
shoe
roar
sea
shore
roof
sea
short
root
secret
rubber
see
should
er
shout
rule
seed
siblings
run
sew
silver
sad
shade
sir
sale
sell
sit
salesman
shadow
sleep
salt
shake
solid
sand
share
solve
say
sharp
south
scar
she
speed
school
shelf
spit
science
ship
sound
storm
to
wet
story
toe
what
strong
top
who
sugar
town
why
suggest
tree
wide
sun
uncle
wife
suspect
under
will
tall
use
with
tea
voice
tell
water
the
way
they
we
witn
ess
wom
an
woo
den
word
this
week
tie
well
time
west
worl
d
yello
w
yes
TEACHING ORGANISER
APPENDIX 1
angunan Kurikulum
Mei 2015
Name of Teacher(s):
Form
Class
Theme
EXPECTATIONS
EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
Reading
Content Standard(s):
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
Writing
Content Standard(s):
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
Grammar
Content Standard(s):
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
ACTION-ORIENTED TASK(S)
Content Standard(s):
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
Literature in Action
Content Standard(s):
Learning Standard(s):
Activity(ies):
Formative Assessment:
Resources:
Reflection:
Class
Duration(hr/mins)
Topic
EXPECTATIONS
ING STRATEGIES
SES
SK(S)
LEARNING STANDARDS
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
PANELISTS
1. Chetrilah Binti Othman
2. Arni Binti Zainir
3. Eileen Jessie Ah Guan
4. Muhammad Adeeb Yewkee Ng Bin Abdullah
5. Zufrizah Aryiati Binti Mahamad Fazim
6. Rabindra Dev Prasad
7. Pannir Selvam @ Jassen
8. Kan Pui Fun
9. Joel Jacob
10. Fadillah Binti Yaakob
11. Rohaida Binti Ngah
12. Xavier Manickam
13. Vijayaletchumi A/P Nagalingam
14. Zubaidah Bibi Binti Mobarak Ali
15. Muralitharan A/L Ammasi