Weeks 3 & 4

Class	5K1 / 5S4/ 5K7
Date	17 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./9.45-10.20a.m./ 11.30a.m.-12.40p.m.
Theme	People
Topic	Participating in a Conversation
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 1.2a. Carrying out a variety of language functions.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the types of language forms and its functions. 2. compose a dialogue in pairs or groups based on the topic one like.
Activities	1. Introduce the vocabulary. 2. Read aloud the sample dialogues with different language functions. 3. Pair/Group Work: Compose a dialogue.
Moral Values	politeness, respect
Skills/PS/Domain	L,S,W/ CC/ IP,MI
Reflections	5K1 & 5S4: The ss were able to compose a simple dialogue. 5K7: Most of the ss should polish up their language. They used a dictionary in the process of writing.

Class	5K1 ; 5S4/ 5K7
Date	18 Jan 2011/ 19 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m.; 8.15-9.25a.m./ 8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Participating in a Conversation
Learning Outcomes	2.1 c. Reading silently a variety of materials in print and from the Internet. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.
Behavioural Objective	1. learn new vocabulary in the article selected. 2. identify the specific information and main ideas in the article read.
Activities	1. Introduce the vocabulary. 2. The ss look into the dictionary for its meaning. 3.Read aloud the sample dialogues with different language functions. 4. Pair/Group Work: Look for specific information based on the article chosen. Transform it onto a paper given.
Moral Values	politeness, respect, cooperation.
Skills/PS/Domain	R,S,W/ CX/ MI, TS
Reflections	5K1 & 5S4: The ss were able to find all of the information. However, they needed more time than as given. 5K7: Most of the ss did not bring their textbook. So, reading aloud the sample dialogues could not be done. They are required to copy the notes and exercise given. Group work will be continued in the next lesson.

Class	5K7
Date	20 Jan 2011
Time	10.20-11.30a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The Poem: Nature (Imagery)
Learning Outcomes	3.1 a. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the meaning of imagery. 2. know the words or phrases related to imagery in the poem, 'Nature' by drawing its pictures.
Activities	1. Discuss in general the poetic device: imagery. 2. The ss underline the words or phrases related to the five senses in the poem. 3. Copy the list of words. 4. The ss draw the image based on the specific word given in the list.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	S,R/ CX,CC/ MI
Reflection	Most of the ss were having a problem to draw the picture of the word given. Some of them were unable to imagine the picture of the word and some were not good in drawing.

Class	5S4/ 5K1
Date	21 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 9.40-8.40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The Poem: Nature (Paraphrasing)
Learning Outcomes	3.1 e. reciting poems with feeling and expression. a. understanding and telling in one's own words the story and poem heard and read, and giving one's opinion of the text.
Behavioural Objectives	1. recite the poem with feelings. 2. know the structure of the poem by identifying the number of sentences in the poem. 3. understand the literal meaning of the poem by paraphrasing.
Activities	1. Revise on the previous activity. 2. The ss recite the poem in class. 3. Discuss the pattern of the poem. 4. Discuss the literal meaning of the poem sentence by sentence. 5. Copy the notes.
Moral Values	appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/Domain	S,R, W/ CX,CC/ MI, CCTS
Reflection	The recitation was lack of right feeling. The ss could follow the lesson so far. Paraphrasing on sentences 3 to 5 will be continued next week.

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	24 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 9.45-10.20a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Participating in a Conversation
Learning Outcomes	1.2 a. Carrying out a variety of language functions.
Behavioural Objectives	1. compose a dialogue according to the topic discussed. 2. express one's idea confidently and appropriately amongst the group members.
Activities	1. The teacher comments on the previous group work. 2. The ss copy the format of the script for oral assessment (ULBI). 3. Group work: composing the dialogue.
Moral Values	politeness, respect, cooperation, confidence, diligence
Skills/PS/Domain	R,S,L,W/ CX/ MI, CCTS
Reflection	In general, the students in both classes were blurred on how to start the conversation. Nevertheless, they were able to do it after the explanation of the teacher from group to group.

Class	5K7
Date	24 Jan 2011
Time	11.30a.m.-12.40a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Topic sentences and main ideas
Learning Outcomes	2.1 c. Reading silently a variety of materials in print and from the Internet. 2.2 h. vi. Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words. 2.2 a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know what is a topic sentence by identifying it in the article given. 2. write the main ideas in the topic sentences found.
Activities	1. Introduce and discuss the vocabulary. 2. Copy the note. 3. Group work instruction. 4. The ss look into the dictionary for the highlighted vocabulary.
Moral Values	politeness, diligence, cooperation.
Skills/PS/Domain	R,W/ CX/ TS
Reflections	Some students did not know how to use the dictionary. And, most of them did not know how to find the meaning for phrases. The teacher needed to teach the students how to use the dictionary. Yet, more than 50% were still unable to use the dictionary. The activity will be continued in the next lesson.

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	25 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Participating in a Conversation
Learning Outcomes	1.2 a. Carrying out a variety of language functions.
Behavioural Objectives	1. compose a dialogue according to the topic discussed. 2. express one's idea confidently and appropriately amongst the group members.
Activities	1. The teacher revises the previous lesson on oral assessment group work. 2. Group work: composing the dialogue.
Moral Values	politeness, respect, cooperation, confidence, diligence
Skills/PS/Domain	S,L,W/ CX/ MI, CCTS
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback. There were few groups still could not carry out the discussion due to the absence of group members.

Weeks 1 & 2 2011

Class	5K1 / 5S4/ 5K7
Date	3 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./9.45-10.20a.m./ 11.30a.m.-12.40p.m.
Theme	People
Topics	1.Familiarisation of Form Five Syllabus 2.Self-reflection
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 1.2b. discussing plans and arrangements, solving problems, and making decisions.
Behavioural Objectives	1. Know the Form Five syllabus for English. 2. Write down the statements heard with correct spelling. 3. reflect on what one has done last year.
Activities	1. Introduce the Form Five English syllabus. 2. Listening activity: Teacher dictates the True or False statements. 3. The SS respond to the statements based on their personal reflection. 4. Writing exercise: write a paragraph on 'My 2011'.
Moral Values	Diligence, responsibility, politeness, gratitude
Skills/PS/Domain	L,S,W/ CC/ IP,TS
Reflection	5K1 & 5S4: The students were able to follow the lesson. There were some students having a problem to generate their ideas and thought in words. 5K7: Most of the ss were weak in English. They could not understand well the lesson. There were only few ss managed to complete the exercise and activity by having an understanding for the topic discussed. All of the activities need to be simplified.

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	4 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Nature
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 2.1 c. ii. Reading silently a variety of materials in print.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the meaning of 'nature' by using a dictionary. 2. know more about nature by writing down all the names of organisms, elements, events and processes of nature one can find in the magazine provided – 'National Geographic'.
Activities	1. Discuss the meaning of nature. 2. Group work instruction. 3. Group work.
Moral Values	Responsibility, gratitude, appreciation on nature.
Skills/PS/Domain	L,S,R/ CX/ IP,I,MI
Reflection	5K1 & 5S4: All of the ss were very enjoyed to see the beautiful pictures in the magazines despite of their level of proficiency. They were able to complete the group work. The topic will be further explored in the next lesson.

Class	5K7
Date	5 Jan 2011
Time	8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	People
Topic	Self-reflection
Learning Outcome	2.3b.ii. Responding to questions and comments orally and in writing.
Behavioural Objective	1. reflect on what one has done last year based on the statements given individually.
Activities	1. Ss read aloud the True or False statements after the teacher. 2. The teacher provides the beginning sentence for the ss to write a paragraph on 'My 2011'. 3. the teacher facilitates the ss to do the exercise.
Moral Values	Diligence, responsibility, politeness, gratitude
Skills/PS/Domain	R,S,W/ CC/ IP,TS
Reflection	There were around 30% of the ss managed to do the exercise. The rest in the class needed to be assisted fully. This was because they hardly expressed their ideas in English Language. Most of them could only produce a very simple paragraph with grammatical mistakes throughout the writing.

Class	5K7
Date	6 Jan 2011
Time	10.20-11.30a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	Nature
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 3.1 a. ii. Finding out the meaning of words by using the dictionary and /or contextual clues.
Behavioural Objectives	1. explain the meaning of nature in words. 2. identify the features and organisms of nature by giving correct examples. 3. differentiate between nature and non-nature on its features.
Activities	1. Each ss is given a word. 2. The SS write at least three sentences about the word.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	W/ CX,CC/ IP,TS
Reflection	The ss were able to understand the lesson by giving according responses to the questions asked. Some of them were not able to build any sentence even though dictionary and explanation have been given.

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	7 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 9.40-10.40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	Nature
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions.
Behavioural Objectives	1. explain the meaning of nature in words. 2. identify the features and organisms of nature by giving correct examples.
Activities	1. Discuss the meaning of nature. 2. The tr. selects ss to share their pictures found. 3. Do reflection by answering questions given.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	S,W/ CX,CC/ IP,I,MI,TS
Reflection	The ss were able to understand the lesson by giving according responses to the questions asked and during discussion.

Class	5K1 / 5S4
Date	10 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./9.45-10.20a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Nature and I
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 1.1c. ii. Relating personal experiences.
Behavioural Objectives	1. give reasons based on the pictures one has seen in the previous lesson. 2. reflect on what one has done to the nature in a paragraph.
Activities	1. Revise the previous activity on discovering the nature by looking at the pictures in the magazine provided. 2. The ss do reflection orally and in writing.
Moral Values	Diligence, responsibility, politeness, gratitude
Skills/PS/Domain	L,S,W/ CC,CX/ IP,TS
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback.

Class	5K7
Date	10 Jan 2011
Time	11.30a.m.-12.40p.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Nature
Learning Outcomes	1.1a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 2.1 c. ii. Reading silently a variety of materials in print.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the meaning of 'nature' by using a dictionary. 2. know more about nature by writing down all the names of organisms, elements, events and processes of nature one can find in the magazine provided – 'National Geographic'.
Activities	1. Discuss the meaning of nature. 2. Group work instruction. 3. Group work.
Moral Values	Responsibility, gratitude, appreciation on nature.
Skills/PS/Domain	L,S,R/ CX/ IP,I,MI
Reflection	All of the ss were very enjoyed to see the beautiful pictures in the magazines despite of their level of proficiency. They were able to complete the group work.

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	11 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Nature and Non-nature
Learning Outcomes	1.1d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 3.1 a. ii. Finding out the meaning of words by using the dictionary and /or contextual clues.
Behavioural Objectives	1. differentiate the features and organisms of nature and non-nature by giving correct examples. 2. build at least three sentences based on the word given.
Activities	1. Discuss in general on the topic 'Nature and Non-nature' 2. Each ss is given a word. 3. The SS write at least three sentences about the word.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	S,W/ CX,CC/ I
Reflection	Some ss were confused with the examples of nature. However, after the discussion, they understood.

Class	5K7
Date	12 Jan 2011
Time	8.15-9.25a.m.
Theme	Nature
Topic	Nature and Non-nature
Learning Outcome	1.1d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 1.1c. ii. Relating personal experiences.
Behavioural Objectives	1. differentiate the features and organisms of nature and things of non-nature by categorising the words given under a correct group. 2. reflect on what one has done to the nature in a paragraph based on the questions given.
Activities	1. The teacher revises the previous lesson. 2. The SS write their answer on the blackboard based on the words given. 3. The ss do reflection orally and in writing.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	S, W/ CX,CC/ IP,TS
Reflection	There were more than 50% in class understood the lesson. They were still poor in generating ideas and relating their life to studies especially when it comes to writing.

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Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	14 Jan 2011
Time	7.05-8.15a.m./ 9.40-10.40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The Poem: Nature (Images)
Learning Outcomes	3.1 a. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the words or phrases showing images in the poem learnt by drawing its pictures. 2. read aloud the poem learnt with correct pronunciation.
Activities	1. Discuss in general the literary device: images. 2. The ss underline the words or phrases showing images in the poem. 3. Copy the list of words. 4. The ss draw the image based on the specific word given from the list.
Moral Values	responsibility, appreciation on nature, gratitude
Skill/PS/CCTS	S,R/ CX,CC/ MI
Reflection	Most of the ss were having a problem to draw the picture of the word given. Some of them were unable to imagine the picture of the word and some were not good in drawing.