Proposal “To Reinforce And Increasing Understanding The

Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language

For Year 3

RESEARCH TITLE

To reinforce and increase the understanding the usage of “Subject-verb

Agreement” in English Languange For Year 3

REFLECTION ON PREVIOUS LESSON

In the previous lesson, I conducted a simple test for process for Year 3 Ehsan
which is a simple test which consists of 10 questions pertaining to "Subject-verb
Agreement". Before that, I gave a description of "Subject-verb Agreement" along
with some relevant examples. The results of the test, I found 20 out of 36
students of 3 Ehsan made mistakes by filling in the blanks with the incorrect
answer. In my opinion, they had already understood the explanation and
examples that I gave which I thought it was very easy to understand. However,
upon review of the offense committed, I think something should be done to
overcome this problem. The results of observations of the pupils of Year 3
Ehsan, it was found that they are students who are weak and moderate achiever
in all subjects, especially for subjects that are taught in the English language.
Therefore, no wonder that they found it difficult to understand what was being
taught.

THE FOCUS OF THE RESEARCH

1. Based on an analysis of the training was given, the focus of this study was

to identify:

− Pupils make significant errors when using the "Subject-verb

Agreement" even in simple sentences.

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Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

− Pupils had difficulty in understanding the overall purpose of the text in

English.

OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH

Enhancing the mastery and understanding of English among the students to

easily understand what is being taught by a teacher as well as the correct use of

grammar.

The specific objectives.

− To help students understand and master the use of "Subject-verb

Agreement" correctly.

− Increase the mastery of "Subject-verb Agreement" and their

vocabulary among students.

− Nurturing students' enthusiasm for learning English and to ensure that

they are always happy during each lesson.

TARGET GROUP

This study was aimed at 20 out of 36 students of Year 3 of my school

SOLUTIONS OF THE PROBLEM

Overview of the problem is made to understand the problem better. Pre-testing of

students involved which consists of an appropriate test in form of fill in the blanks

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Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

questions pertaining to "Subject-verb Agreement" had been carried out. A total of

15 questions to be answered by the pupils involved. Next steps below are taken

to address the problem:-

Activity 1

− Provide a description of "Subject-verb Agreement" with example.

When there is only one (singular) person, animal or thing, we use ‘is’.

We add ‘s’ to the action word (verb) when we talk about one

person/thing.

E.g. : Zara is a girl. Zara walks to the kitchen.

This is a rabbit. The rabbit eats the vegetables.

− When there is more than one (plural) person, animal or thing we use

‘are’. We do not add ‘s’ to the action word (verb) when we talk about

more than one person or thing.

E.g.: Ana and Ani are sisters. They look at the flowers.

Activity 2

− Using the "substitution tables" to describe the "subject-verb

Agreement" with greater ease.

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Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

He

She is naughty.

It

Ali plays ball every day.

The Cat
We

They are naughty.

The cats

Ali and play ball every day.

Abu

Activity 3

− Using the "Flashcards" to teach more clearly.

e.g. : She is a girl - Teachers need to fill empty spaces

with "Subject-verb Agreement"

They are friends -Students answer the question.

4 - Teacher shows "flashcards" which

contains correct "Subject-verb
Agreement"
Proposal “To Reinforce And Increasing Understanding The
Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

Jimmy reads a book

They play badminton

− Use appropriate images to ease the students to understand and

master the "Subject-verb Agreement." When referring to the pictures

and sentences, teacher will emphasis on "subject-verb agreement".

Drilling

− With photo and verse are given, students will be drilled to read, record

and instill "subject-verb agreement" so that they are more easily to

understand and remember.

− Next, the students are trained to fill in the blanks using the "subject-

verb agreement" (text).

e.g. : Fill in the blanks in the following text using the correct form of

subject-verb agreement.

Kumar _______(is,are) a barber. He ___(cut,cuts) hair. Every

morning, he ___(wakes,wake) up at 7 o’clock and _____(open,opens) his

shop at 9.00a.m. Kumar _____(charges,charge) his customer RM4.00

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Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

each. They ____(like,likes) the way Kumar ____(cut,cuts) their hair. They

______(goes,go) there once a month. They ____(are,is) very friendly to

him. Kumar ____ (are,is) very happy.

Track The Achievement And Performance

− The data collected will be analyzed to find the correct percentage

Schedule Of Processes Involve

BIL AKTIVITI TARIKH CATATAN

1. Identify problems and collects early data 14.07.2010

2. Write proposal 16.07.2010

3. Preparing to carry out the activity 18.07.2010

4. Activity 1 22.07.2010

5. Discuss about the action plan and comments 24.07.2010

about the actions done 1.

6. Activity 2 28.07.2010

7. Discuss about the action plan and comments 30.07.2010

about the actions done 2.

8. Identify problems and collects data 2 01.08.2010

9. Activity 3 04.08.2010

10. Drilling on reading and identifying “subject- 05.08.2010

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Usage Of “Subject – Verb Agreement In English Language
For Year 3

verb agreement”.

11. Test to track student’s performance and 11.08.2010

achievement.

12. Reflection 13.08.2010

13. Writing the report 14.08.2010

Prepared By:

Ahmad Khairolshariman Johari

SMP Pedalaman Kohort 2

IPTAA 2010