WEEK 30- 2011

Date Class Time	25 Jul 2011 MUET 6RS 7.05-7.40a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Speaking Component Individual Task By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. introduce oneself appropriately. 2. introduce the task given clearly. 3. justify points suggested with clear explanation and examples. 4. conclude the points firmly and precisely.
Activities	1. Recap the topics in the previous lesson by discussing the exercise given. 2.The teacher selects ss to tell their answer for the selected part of the task. 3. Comments on the answers. 4. Do correction.
Reflection	The ss were able to response accordingly. However, they needed to improve on their way of introducing oneself and the task. The points suggested were lack of supporting details like statistics and real examples. They needed to practice more in order to maximise the use of time within the time limit. They were advised to speak clearly and steadily instead of mumbling to themselves and softly.

 

 

Class	5K1; 5K7/ 5S4
Date	25/ 26 July 2011
Time	10.20-11.30a.m.; 11.30a.m.-12.40p.m./ 9.45-10.55a.m.
Theme	NILAM
Topic	English
Learning Outcome	3.1 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. understand the text or story read by extracting its main ideas and specific information as required. 2. learn at least a moral lesson/ value from the text read.
Activities	1. The ss choose an English reading material they like. 2. Read silently. 3. Fill in the NILAM form.
Moral Values	Politeness, diligence, discipline.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback. Most of them liked the books with colourful illustrations.
Date Class Time	26 Jul 2011 MUET 6RS 7.05-8.15a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Speaking Component Individual Task By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. understand the task by identifying keywords in the situation and the task given. 2. present one's suggestions clearly and accordingly within the timeframe. 3. improve one's presentation by doing correction in a written form.
` Activities	1.Revise the previous topic by discussing the homework. 2. Students present their answer based on the part of organization asked. 3. The teacher comments on the students' presentation. 4.Topical Test 3: Speaking. 5. Homework.The ss do corrections in the note book.
Reflection	There was one student totally out of ideas. Two were unclear with their thoughts because they did not understand the task fully. The others were lack of ideas. However, they did improve. There were only one student out of the nine managed to present the task fluently and clearly by giving organized and adequate framework of answers. The students were opened to the constructive comments by the teacher.

 

 

Date Class Time	27 Jul 2011 MUET 6RS 8.15-9.15a.m.
Topic Sub-topics Objectives	Speaking/ Writing Component 1. How to Score in Speaking 2.Paper 4 Test Format 3. Band Description for Marking Scheme By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the tips to score in presentation by telling the main points read in the text. 2. know the test format for Speaking Component by referring to the notes jotted. 3. know the criteria of marking scheme by referring to the band description given for questions 1 and 2 in Paper 4.
` Activities	1.Recap the topics in the previous lesson by reading the notes in the reference book and reflecting one's performance in the test of yesterday. 2. Discuss the format of Paper 4. 3. Discuss the band description in the handout given. 4. Homework: Individual task on writing component.
Reflection	The teacher concluded the performance of the ss in the topical test in general. Besides, each ss received personal comments from the teacher which is written in words based on their performance in speaking. It was aimed to improve their speaking skills. The exposure on the test format of Paper 4 helped the ss to prepare mentally. Further discussion on this component will be carried out in the upcoming lessons through ss presentations based on the topics given.

 

 

Class	5K1/ 5S4
Date	27/ 28 Jul 2011
Time	11.50a.m.-12.40p.m./ 7.05-8.15a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	What A Waste
Learning Outcome	2.3 d. presenting information in non-linear forms including tables, graphs, diagrams, charts and vice-versa.
Behavioural Objectives	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. tell the types of solid waste learnt by giving correct examples based on the text heard. 2. know the time taken to degrade according to the types of rubbish by telling the timeframe correctly. 3. identify things based on two categories i.e. biodegradable and non- biodegradable correctly.
Activities	1. The teacher discusses the topic of solid waste. 2. Introduce vocabulary. 3. Listening activity. 4. Discuss the answers of the diagrams based on the text heard. 5. The teacher gives the instruction on group work. 5. Homework: Group work.
Moral Values	Responsibility, love on environment.
Reflections	5K1: Satisfactory feedback. The group work will be discussed in the next lesson. 5S4: The ss enjoyed the group work by cutting the pictures and categorizing it into two groups. They were able to find suitable things, but having problems to categorize some stuff. It will be further discussed next week for correction.

 

 
 

Class	5K7
Date	27 Jul 2011
Time	11.00-11.50a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 5
Learning Outcome	3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. recall the chapters learnt by making one's own notes based on the pictures shown and the teacher's explanation. 2. know the synopsis of Chapter 5 by understanding the notes jotted.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 1-4. 2. Copy the synopsis of Chapter 5. 3. Discussion on notes.
Moral Values	Respects, diligence, family love, politeness.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX
Reflection	The ss were interested to see the pictures shown but the interest did not sustain. They needed notes for their reference.
Date Class Time	28 Jul 2011 MUET 6RS 8.15-9.15a.m.
Topic Sub-topics Objectives	Writing Component 1. Forms and Styles of Essays 2. Non-linear Texts 3. General Statement and Thesis Statement By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the three types of forms and styles of essays: descriptive, expository and argumentative, in general, by referring to friend's presentation. 2. know the types of non-linear texts by referring to the examples given. 3. know the meaning of general statement and thesis statement by defining it correctly.
` Activities	1.Recap the tips on writing. 2.The selected student shares his opinion on the statement given in the Still Thoughts session. 3. Ss individual presentation based on the topic assigned. 4. The teacher facilitates the presentation accordingly. 5. The ss takes the notes down accordingly.
Reflection	The ss were able to present confidently. However, the first topic presented was not the same as assigned. Discussive and narrative essays were included instead of expository and argumentative. Notes will be given to cover the topic. The non-linear texts were clearly presented by the ss. The teacher defined what thesis statement and general statement were since the students failed to explain it clearly. Handouts on the topics presented will be given in the next lesson.

 

 

Class	5K1
Date	28 Jul 2011
Time	11.30a.m.-12.40p.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 4
Learning Outcome	3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. recall the chapters learnt by making one's own notes based on the pictures shown and the teacher's explanation. 2. List the characters involved and places in Chapter 4 correctly. 3. know the synopsis of Chapter 4 by finding textual evidence in the text correctly.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 1-4. 2. Discuss the characters and places in Chapter 4. 3. Discuss the exercises given.
Moral Values	Respects, diligence, family love, politeness.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX
Reflection	The group of ss who are assigned with the task on Chapter 5 did not ready for presentation. The class was continued by discussing the plot and Chapter 4 exercises. However, they did not do the exercises given. So, the discussion was carried out by the teacher. Chapter 5 will be discussed next week.
Date Class Time	29 Jul 2011 MUET 6RS 7.05-7.35a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Writing Component Writing Process By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the three stages of writing process by telling its steps and tips correctly.
` Activities	1.Recap the topics discussed yesterday by giving handouts with notes and exercises regarding the topics learnt. 2.Ss individual presentation based on the topic assigned. 3. The teacher facilitates the presentation accordingly. 4. The ss takes the notes down accordingly.
Reflection	The presentation was clear. They will be given a writing exercise in order to train their writing skills.

 

 

 

 

Class	5K7
Date	29 Jul 2011
Time	10.40-11.40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 6
Learning Outcome	3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. recall chapters 1-5 by telling the events happened for each chapter learnt based on the pictures shown. 2. know the plot of Chapter 6 by finding textual evidences correctly based on the questions given.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 1-5. 2. The teacher explains the plot of Chapter 6 in class. 3. Discussion on exercises given.
Moral Values	Respects, diligence, family love, politeness.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX
Reflection	The ss could only give limited response based on the pictures shown and questions asked. They depended on the teacher's explanation.