Week 39--2011

Date Class Time	26 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:50-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Correction on Speaking Test Paper 4 By the end of the lesson, students are able to conclude a discussion by using useful phrases speak clearly based on the text prepared.
Activities	The ss read the conclusion prepared individually. The selected student shares the topic of the week. Homework: Find the phonetic symbols of the words underlined.
Reflection	The conclusion done was on the right track. The topic was discussed briefly. The homework will be discussed in the later lesson.

 

 

Class	5K7/ 5K1
Date	26 Sept 2011
Time	9.45-10.55a.m./ 11:30-12:40a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	First Semester Examination –Paper 2
Learning Outcomes	2.3 i. using appropriate format , conventions, and grammar when presenting the information. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the techniques to answer the questions in Section A and B by skimming and scanning for key words and clues. 2. know the tips to get answers in Section B by extracting main ideas from the text read.
Activities	1. Discuss the performance of Paper 2 in general. 2. Give the scheme of marks and answers from Section A to D. 3. The teacher discusses the answers for each section A & B in class. 4. The ss copy the answers.
Moral Values	Diligence, carefulness.
Reflection	Most of the ss were being careless during the exam especially for Section B in the sense that they did not spell and write the words properly. The techniques were been discussed in detail so that they could learn and avoid it next time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    
 

 

 

27 September 2011   CRK

 

 

 

Date Class Time	28 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topic   Objectives	Speaking Sounds: vowels and consonants characters of 'a' By the end of the lesson, students are able to Know the vowels of English. Know the consonants of English. Know the characters of 'a'
Activities	The teacher introduces the vowels and consonants. The students pronounce the sounds after the teacher. The teacher imtroduces the sounds of characters for letter 'a'.
Reflection	The ss were confused with some of the sounds and had difficulties to pronounce it. It will be further discussed in the next lesson.

 

Class	5K1/ 5K7
Date	28 Sept 2011
Time	10:20-11:30a.m./ 11:30a.m.-12:40p.m.
Theme	English
Topic	First Semester Examination –Paper 2
Learning Outcomes	2.3 i. using appropriate format , conventions, and grammar when presenting the information. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the techniques to answer the questions in Section C and D by skimming and scanning for key words and clues. 2. know the tips to get answers in Section C by extracting main ideas from the text read.
Activities	1. Discuss the performance of Section C & D in general. 2. The teacher discusses the questions in class. 3. The students jot down notes during the discussion.
Moral Values	Diligence, carefulness.
Reflection	The errors made were mostly due to carelessness and lacking of confidence. There were around 40% and 30% respectively for the students in classes 5K7 and 5K1 let the summary part empty and did not finished answer the comprehension questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5S4
Date	29 Sept 2011
Time	7:05-8:15a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	First Semester Examination –Paper 2
Learning Outcomes	2.3 i. using appropriate format , conventions, and grammar when presenting the information. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the techniques to answer the questions in Section A to C by skimming and scanning for key words and clues. 2. know the tips to get answers Sections B and C by extracting main ideas from the texts read.
Activities	1. Discuss the performance of Paper 2 in general. 2. Give the scheme of marks and answers from Section A to D. 3. The teacher discusses the answers for each section A to C in class. 4. The ss copy the answers.
Moral Values	Diligence, carefulness.
Reflection	Generally, the performance of the ss had increased. There was only one out of the 30 students did not answer the summary question. They understood better and knew about the errors made after the discussion.

 

 

Date Class Time	29 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:15-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Speaking IPA ( International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols/ phonetic symbols By the end of the lesson, students are able to Know the difference of vowels, consonants and diphthongs by referring to the examples in the dictionary provided. pronounce the words based on the IPA symbols shown in most dictionaries.
Activities	The teacher explains briefly about the IPA symbols. The students pronounce the sounds after the teacher. The students jot down notes.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback.

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1/ 5S4/ 5K7
Date	29/ 30 Sept 2011
Time	11:30a.m.-12:40p.m./ 9:45-10:40a.m./ 10:40-11:40a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	First Semester Examination –Paper 2
Learning Outcomes	2.3 i. using appropriate format , conventions, and grammar when presenting the information. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details.
Behavioural Objectives	know the requirement of question in Section D by scanning for key words and clues. choose one character to describe. Support with suitable reasons on why the character is chosen.
Activities	1. Discuss the performance of Section D. 2. The teacher discusses the answers. 3. The ss respond accordingly to the questions asked by the teacher. 4. Homework: Write the answer according to the format suggested during the discussion.
Moral Values	Diligence, loyalty, politeness, be hardworking, respects, bravery, rationality.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date Class Time	30 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-7:40a.m.
Topic Sub-topics Objectives	Revision Paper 1,3, 4. By the end of the lesson, students are able to Know the rubrics for each paper Tell the tips of answering for each paper.
Activities	The teacher discusses the format of the exam papers one by one. The ss respond accordingly.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Week 38--2011

Date Class Time	19 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:50-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Revision on Speaking Test Paper 4 By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. understand the requirement of the test paper given by knowing the rubrics. 2. know the useful phrases and connectors in expressing one's ideas accordingly.
Activities	1. The teacher briefs the students on the purpose of the activities. 2. The teacher plays the recorded video. 3. The ss watch the video. 4. The ss take note on the strengths and weaknesses found in the candidates. 5. Discussion.
Reflection	The students have understood better than before after watching the recorded video on the real situation of speaking exam. They were able to identify the weaknesses of the candidates but not the strengths. They were asked to revise the notes given especially the useful phrases, sequence connectors and linkers to make their points clear and organised.

 

 

 

Date Class Time	20 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	MUET Final Exam Paper 4: Speaking By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. understand the requirement of the test paper given by knowing the rubrics. 2. Respond appropriately based on the situations given in time.
Activities	1. The teacher briefs the students on the rubrics of the exam. 2. Speaking Exam. 3. Discussion.
Reflection	There were two groups of candidates. One group had failed to conclude the discussion in the time given. The teacher reminded them on time management and organization of the ideas. The correction will be done in the next lesson.

 

 

 

Date Class Time	21 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Corrections for MUET Final Exam Paper 4: Speaking By the end of the lesson, students are able to know the strengths and weaknesses of oneself during the discussion. understand situations given by giving suitable response in written form.
Activities	1. Discussion on the students' performance. 2. Homework: Prepare a written text for tasks A & B in the speaking paper.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback.

 

 

 

Date Class Time	22 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:15-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Corrections for MUET Final Exam Paper 4: Speaking By the end of the lesson, students are able to express one's opinion accordingly in groups for Task A. initiate a discussion by forming a paragraph of introduction for Task B accordingly.
Activities	1.Correction on Task A: The students read aloud their responses written. 2. The teacher comments on the response made. 3. Correction on Task B: The students write the introduction based on the situation given. 4. The teacher comments on the answer.
Reflection	The ss are still needed to improve on pronunciation and knowledge about different subjects in order to help them generate ideas clearly and quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date Class Time	23 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-7:40a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Corrections for MUET Final Exam Paper 4: Speaking By the end of the lesson, students are able to maintain a discussion by using useful phrases, sentences or questions. Use different language functions to carry out the discussion.
Activities	1.The ss write the body of the task given by using techniques learnt based on the notes provided. 2.The ss read aloud their answers. 3. Discussion. 4. Homework: Write the conclusion of the task given.
Reflection	The ss showed improvement by using correct language functions during the discussion. They were able to respond accordingly most o the time. However, they needed to manage their time well and project their voice to show their confidence in using the language.

Week 37-2011

Date Class Time	12 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8: 50-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topics   Objectives	Writing Component 1.Topic of the Week 2.Steps of Answering By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. express one's ideas on issues related to the topic presented orally and in writing. 2. know generally the steps of presenting the information of non-linear texts into a linear text.
` Activities	1. The selected student presents the topic of the week. 2. Discussion of the topic and its related issues in class. 3. Homework: Write an essay about the topic discussed or its related issues by thinking of one's own topic. 4. The teacher gives the short notes on the steps.
Reflection	The selected student was able to find an interesting current issue. He could improve his presentation by knowing more about the causes and effects of the incident of '9/11', so that the other classmates could understand better about the topic discussed. All of them did not have sufficient knowledge about the issue. The teacher facilitated the discussion by giving examples and telling them things they needed to do in performing the task.

 

12 – 23 September 2011   SPM Trial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Date Class Time	13 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topics     Objectives	Writing Component 1.Topic of the Week 2. Strategies of Understanding Graphic Aids 3.Steps A & B By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. express one's ideas on issues related to the topic presented orally and in writing. 2. understand the non-linear texts by referring to the strategies learnt. 3. write a suitable introduction based on the question given.
` Activities	1.The selected student share his opinions regarding the previous topic of the week by reading aloud his writing. 2. The selected student presents the topic of the week. 3. Discussion of the topic and its related issues in class. 4. Homework: Write an essay about the topic discussed or its related issues by thinking of one's own topic. 5. The teacher revises the previous lesson by doing exercises in class. 6. Homework: Write an introduction besed on question in the Monthly Test.
Reflection	The selected student was keen to share the topic i.e. Crimes. However, he could not deliver the message clearly due to the language constraint. The response during the discussion was satisfactory. On the other hand, the students still need to improve their skill to read the non-linear texts esp. the graphic aids. Half of them failed to recognize the two headings of the non-linear texts provided in the question.

 

Date Class Time	14 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topics     Objectives	Writing Component 1.Topic of the Week 2.Steps B, C & D By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. express one's ideas on issues related to the topic presented orally and in writing. 2. write a suitable introduction based on the question given. 3. build lead-in questions for the non-linear texts provided accordingly.
` Activities	1.The selected student share his opinions regarding the previous topic of the week by reading aloud his writing. 2. The selected student presents the topic of the week. 3. Discussion of the topic and its related issues in class. 4. Homework: Write an essay about the topic discussed or its related issues by thinking of one's own topic. 5. The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking the selected students to read aloud their paragraph of introduction. 6. The teacher discusses the Step C & D. 7. The students build questions based on the task given. 8. Homework: Answer the questions built correctly.
Reflection	The students were passive about the topic presented i.e. Children Sexually Abused on Pakistan's Street. The teacher discussed the topic by relating it to the social ailments and advised them to be alert with this kind of issues nowadays. Besides, they managed to form a clear introduction accordingly. They were also able to build lead-in questions after the discussion in class.

 

 

Date Class Time	15 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:15-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topics     Objectives	Writing Component 1.Topic of the Week 2. Strategies of Understanding Graphic Aids 3.Steps A, B, C & D By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. express one's ideas on issues related to the topic presented orally and in writing. 2. identify the writing style and tone in the questions and choosing the correct answer from the options provided. 3. interpret the non-linear texts by writing an article about it accordingly.
` Activities	1.The selected student share his opinions regarding the previous topic of the week by reading aloud his writing. 2. The selected student presents the topic of the week. 3. Discussion of the topic and its related issues in class. 4. Homework: Write an essay about the topic discussed or its related issues by thinking of one's own topic. 5. The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking the selected students to read aloud their build-in questions. 6. The students dictate the sample questions read by the teacher. 7. Homework: Write the article. 8. The teacher discusses the writing style and tone for Question 1. 9. Revise the strategies and steps learnt by discussing the exercises of understanding the graphic aids.
Reflection	The selected student presented a brief sharing on the previous topic. It was only in one paragraph. They are advised to write more in order to practice the skill of generating ideas. The students learned to interpret the graphic aids by looking at the sentence and grammatical structures like tenses, choice of words, writing style and tone. They were asked to apply the techniques learnt in the homework given.

 

 

16 September 2011   Malaysia Day

 

    

Week 35 & 36

Week 35   29/8 – 4/9/2011   MID YEAR HOLIDAY

5 Sept 2010 1 Logo 1 Malaysia Drawing Campaign   6RS 8:50-9:25a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K7; 5K1/ 5S4
Date	5/ 6 Sept 2011
Time	9:45-10:55a.m.; 11:30a.m.-12:40p.m./ 10:35-11:00a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	Mid Semester 1 Examination – Paper 1
Learning Outcomes	1.1 b. taking part in conversations and discussions. 2.3c. ii. Responding to questions and comments orally and in writing.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know how marks are awarded for Section A, Paper 1. 2. get the answer from the rubric. 3. write the formal letter correctly.
Activities	1. Discuss the overall performance. 2. Teacher discusses Section A in class. 3. Ss copy the answers discussed.
Moral Values	Co-operation, politeness, responsibility.
Reflections	5K7: Overall, the ss performed badly with 100% failure. No one could write the letter with a correct format. The sample essay was given by the teacher. 5K1:More than 50% of the ss could write the format correctly. The points given were not all included. Language was poor and made the meaning become blurred. T5hey were reminded to write simple sentences and include all the points provided. 5S4: The ss were dissatisfied with their own performance. They were not ready well. The paper was not prepared in a full set despite the time for the test was shorter than what it should be too.

    
 

 

 

 

Date Class Time	6 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:15-9:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topics   Objectives	Speaking Component 1.Individual Presentation 2.Group Discussion By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the actual situation of speaking examination by watching the video played. 2. identify the strength and weaknesses of the candidates in the sample provided.
` Activities	1. The teacher plays the video of MUET Speaking Test. 2. The ss watch the video quietly. 3. Commenting the performance of the candidates.
Reflection	The students could identify generally the mistakes made by the candidates. The teacher commented also the performance and reminded the ways to improve it to the ss.

 

 

 

 

Date Class Time	7 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-8:15a.m.
Topic Sub-topic   Objectives	Speaking Component Group Discussion By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. Understand the task given by discussing accordingly. 2. Communicate with people politely and clearly.
` Activities	1. The teacher gives the test instruction. 2. Group discussion. 3. Commenting the performance of the students.
Reflection	The students were divided into two groups. The test was been carried out smoothly. The ss were still weak in managing the time. Communication skills needed to be improved in order to be more confident and coherent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1; 5K7/ 5S4
Date	7/ 8 Sept 2011
Time	10:20-11:30a.m.; 11:30a.m.-12:40p.m./ 7:05-8:15a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	Mid Semester 1 Examination – Paper 2
Learning Outcomes	2.3 i. using appropriate format , conventions, and grammar when presenting the information. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know how marks are awarded for Section B, Paper 2. 2. skim for specific information by knowing the keywords from the questions asked. 3. extract main points from the text read.
Activities	1. Discuss the overall performance of Paper 2. 2. Teacher discusses Section B in class. 3. Discuss Section C in class. 4. Homework: Rewrite the points underlined in one own words.
Moral Values	Appreciation on life, diligence.
Reflections	5K1: Most of the ss did not answer the summary due to the time constraint. However, after the discussion, they had a better idea to answer it. 5K7:There were less than 10% of the ss tried to answer the summary. They did not understand the questions asked about the passage too. They were given tips to answer the summary. 5S4: most of the ss answered all the questions, but did not show full understanding on the comprehension questions. They were told to identify the keywords and steps to answer the summary.

 

Date Class Time	8 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 8:15-9:25a.m.
Topic Sub-topics Objectives	Monthly Test Correction Paper 1,2 & 3 By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. Understand the requirement of all the three test papers given by knowing the rubrics. 2. answer the questions accordingly by knowing the keywords.
` Activities	1. Discuss the overall performance. 2. Discuss the answers for each paper. 3. Do corrections.
Reflection	The ss were dissatisfied with their performance. There were around 40% of them did not pay attention to the keywords given. They needed more practice to familiarize themselves with the question format.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1; 5S4/ 5K7
Date	8; 9 Sept 2011
Time	11:30a.m.-12:40p.m.; 9:40-10:40a.m./ 10:40-11:40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 8 & revision
Learning Outcomes	3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one' life.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the characters in Chapter 8. 2. know the setting for Chapter 8. 3. know the plot of the story by knowing the important events for each chapter.
Activities	1. The selected students role play or perform the chapter assigned. 2. Discuss the chapter. 3. Revise the story by telling the important events shown in the pictures.
Moral Values	Respects, diligence, family love, perseverance, determination, honesty.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CC, CX/ problem-solving
Reflections	5K1: The performance did not show their full understanding on the chapter. They needed to do self-revision more. 5K7: The teacher explained the story to the ss by showing the pictures and gave the chapter summary to the students. 5S4: The selected group of students was able to act accordingly the scene selected. They needed more practice to enhance their understanding.

 

 

 

 

 

Date Class Time	9 Sept 2011 MUET 6RS 7:05-7:40a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Monthly Test Correction Paper 4 By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. understand the requirement of the test paper given by knowing the rubrics. 2. transfer the information in the non-linear text accordingly into an article.
` Activities	1. Discuss the overall performance. 2. Discuss the question and rubrics. 3. Give notes on understanding the non-linear text and determining the main ideas
Reflection	The students were exposed to the techniques to read a non-linear text. More discussion will be carried out in the next lesson.