WEEK 16-18

CHAPTER 6

TEACHING ORGANISER

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Name of Teacher(s):

Form Duration(weeks) Grammar Item(s)

2 Weeks 4.1.1 Identify and use nouns appropriately

according to context:

(v) possessive

(vi) demonstrative

(vii) interrogative

Domain (s) Theme Topic

1) Personal

2) Educational Science and Technology Ready, Set, Action!

EXPECTATIONS
(questions/statements to be answered while and after lessons-similar to objectives)

1) Time spent playing gadgets everyday

2) Favourite pastimes

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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

1) Collaborative learning

2) Student - centred learning

CROSS-CURRICULAR ELEMENTS

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 1) Science and Technology

2) Creativity and Innovation

Listening and Speaking Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

1.3 Listen and respond critically to a wide range of spoken, audio and visual texts.

Learning Standard(s):

1.3.1 listen to spoken, audio and visual texts to:

(i) retrieve main ideas

(ii) retrieve supporting details

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1.3.2 Listen to and respond to spoken, audio and visual texts to:

(i) compare and contrast

1.4.1 express feeling and give simple descriptions of personal

experiences orally

Activity(ies):

- Listen to a video clip and fill in blanks in a worksheet

- Pair-work discussion

Formative Assessment:

Oral presentation in the classroom

Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61TAqY03xwk

Reflection:

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Reading Duration: 1 hour
Content Standard(s):

2.1 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts using a range of strategies to construct meaning.

2.2 Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everyday living.

Learning Standard(s):

2.1.1 read and develop vocabulary skills by understanding

(i) similes

2.2.1 demonstrate understanding by

(i) identifying main ideas in given texts

2.2.3 analyse and infer information by:

(i) using textual clues to predict outcomes or conclusions

2.3.1 read various texts and retrieve information by:

(i) skimming and scanning

Activity(ies):

- Read a given text and underline unfamiliar words

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- Orally state 3 or more main ideas based on the text

Formative Assessment:

Reading comprehension questions

Resources:

www.inventor-strategies.com/Latest-technology-inventions.html

Reflection:

Writing Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

3.1 Apply appropriate writing skills and strategies effectively.

3.2 Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic and functional purposes.

Learning Standard(s):

3.1.1 write simple sentences correctly.

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3.1.3 apply pre-writing strategies:

(i) brainstorming (mind-maps, bubble maps, etc)

3.1.5 use a variety of sentence structures to elaborate, extend ideas in

paragraphs / organizational structures:

(i) Topic sentences

(ii) Thesis statement

Activity(ies):

Writing an article

Formative Assessment:

Peer-editing of article

Resources:

A text on i-Phone 6

Reflection:

Grammar Duration: 1 hour

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Content Standard(s):

4.1 Identify and use language structures appropriately according to context.

Learning Standard(s):

4.1.2 identify and use pronouns appropriately according to context

(i) possessive

(ii) demonstrative

(iii) interrogative

Activity(ies):

Students work in pairs and write their article through shared-writing approach

Formative Assessment:

Reading aloud / presentation

Resources:

Students' articles

Reflection:

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ACTION-ORIENTED TASK(S)
(These action-oriented tasks ensure that all the four language skills and the Grammar elements
Duration: 1 hour
taught are integrated to emulate real-life situations. These tasks and experiences will be the bridging that helps students to overcome
challenges in real life which require them to communicate in English.)
Content Standard(s):

1.2 Can listen to, engage and interpret meaningful conversations

3.1 Can apply appropriate writing skills and strategies effectively.

Learning Standard(s):

1.2.1 Can listen to and respond to directions, instructions and procedures.

1.4 Can select relevant information and elaborate/extend/ explain ideas using appropriate cohesive devices.

Activity(ies):

A debate competition among students in the classroom

Assessment:

Debate session

Resources:

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Teacher's notes on the speakers' roles

Reflection:

Literature in Action Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

5.1 Can engage and respond to a variety of literary texts to express understanding of the broader world of ideas and concepts

5.2 Can use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes and audiences and relate them to real-life situations.

Learning Standard(s):

5.1.2 Can read and understand various literary works.

5.2.4 share personal responses to literary works through performances.

Activity(ies):

Reading and understanding the poem

Discussing the messages in the poem

Role-playing

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Formative Assessment:

Oral presentation via pair-work

Resources:

The poem Newsbreak

Reflection:

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