Week 34- 2011

Date Class Time	22 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 8:35-9:05a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objective	Writing Component Cause and Effect Relationship By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. identify the cause, effect and signal word in a sentence given correctly.
` Activities	1. The teacher recaps the previous topic of defining a concept or an idea by discussing the answers of the students. 2. The presentation of the student on the sub-topic of the day. 3. The teacher comments the presentation. 4. Exercise and discussion.
Reflection	The ss were able to identify the causes and effects for most of the sentences. However, they were confused if a signal word showing a cause or an effect was not arranged together with it but the word is put with its contrasting information i.e. for example, if 'consequence' is put in front of the reason based on the context, the ss would think that the information after the signal word is an effect in that sentence. They were reminded by the teacher to read carefully in order to understand the contextual meaning correctly.

 

 

Monthly Test Semester 2   5K7, 5K1 22 Aug 2011 Paper 2: Sections A,B & D   24 Aug 2011 Paper 2: Section C Correction Paper 1   5S4 23 Aug 2011 Paper 2: Section C   25 Aug 2011 Paper 2: Sections A, B, & D

 

 

 

 

 

 

6RS   23 Aug 2011 Assembly   24 Aug 2011 Monthly Test Semester 2: Listening Test   25 Aug 2011 Monthly Test Semester 2: Reading Test   26 Aug 2011 Monthly Test Semester 2: Writing Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1; 5S4/ 5K7
Date	25; 26 Aug 2011
Time	10:55-11:55a.m.; 9:40-10:40a.m./ 10:40-11:40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Revision: synopsis and moral values
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. revise the chapters learnt by describing the story in one own words according to the pictures shown in a chronological order. 2. know the synopsis of the story by responding accordingly to the pictures shown and questions asked. 3. find the textual evidence to support one's answer about the character discussed.
Activities	1.The teacher distributes the handout of notes to the ss. 2. Revise the story in general. 3. Discuss the moral values in the novel. 4. Exercise.
Moral Values	Respects, diligence, family love, independence, perseverance, determination, honesty.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CC, CX/ problem-solving
Reflections	5K1: The ss enjoyed the discussion on the synopsis by looking at the attractive illustrations and listening to the teacher's explanation. However, most of them have not finished reading the novel yet. 5K7: The teacher explained the story to the ss by showing the pictures. BM had to b used to enhance their understanding. Besides, they are given an sample answer of the question about moral values too. 5S4: There were only 10% of the ss has finished reading the story. Nevertheless, they were able to give appropriate response during the discussion. More exercises are given as their homework during the holiday.

 

    

Week 33-2011

Date Class Time	15 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 2:15-2:45p.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Listening Component Drawing conclusions By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. how to draw conclusions based on the text heard by identifying the keywords or contextual clues. 2. draw conclusions by inferring based on the information provided or implied in the text heard.
` Activities	1. The teacher discusses the topic with the ss by referring to the reference book. 2. The teacher relates the topic of recognizing the speaker's attitude, role and relationship to Drawing Conclusions. 3. Class activity: Listening to draw conclusions 4. Discussion on the answers.
Reflection	Based on the listening exercises given, the ss could not fully master the technique of drawing conclusions due to the speed of the listening text, the pronunciation and the limited information i.e. short in length. They need to improve their pronunciation skill so that they could catch the meaning of the listening text easily.

 

Class	5K7
Date	15 Aug 2011
Time	3:00-3:50p.m.
Theme	English
Topic	A Formal Letter of Complaint
Learning Outcome	2.3 a.iii. Making notes and outlines.
Behavioural Objectives	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the reasons of writing a formal letter of complaint 2. know the format of a formal letter of complaint by contributing points during the discussion.
Activities	1. The teacher discusses the concept of complaint in class. 2. The ss copy the sample formal letter of complaint. 3. Discuss the sample in general.
Moral Values	Love on environment, responsibility.
Reflection	The ss were clear with the concept of complaint after the discussion. However, they expressed their ideas in BM.

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1
Date	15 Aug 2011
Time	4:15-5:05p.m.
Theme	English
Topic	A Formal Letter of Complaint
Learning Outcome	2.3 a.ii. Responding to questions and comments orally and in writing.
Behavioural Objectives	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the reasons of writing a formal letter of complaint 2. know who to complain to based on the issues or problems 3. recognize the format of a formal letter of complaint by telling its features correctly.
Activities	1. The teacher discusses the topic of complaint in class. 2. The ss write the reasons of complaining and who should one report to on the blackboard based on the topic discussed. 3. The ss copy the notes discussed. 4. The discussion on the format of a letter of complaint. 5. Homework: Writing a letter of complaint.
Moral Values	Love on environment, responsibility, rationality.
Reflection	The ss managed to follow the discussion by giving appropriate responses. They needed to complete the homework given in order to master the skill of writing a letter of complaint accordingly.

    

Date Class Time	16 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 12:45-1:45p.m.
Topic Sub-topics   Objectives	Reading Component 1. Predicting outcomes 2. Summarising By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. predict the possible content or answer of a reading text correctly. 2. understand the task of summary by identifying the relevant information of the reading text accordingly.
` Activities	1. Presentation of ss: predicting outcomes. 2. Discuss the exercise of predicting outcomes. 3.Presentation of ss: summarising. 4. The teacher gives notes on the differences between paraphrasing and summarising. 5. Discussion on the summarising exercise. 6. Homework: Summrising a reading text.
Reflection	The discussion of the exercises showed that the ss still need to improve their skill in predicting outcomes by enhancing their knowledge on vocabulary or specific terms and understand the questions. They, however, could scan correctly the specific information they needed for the summarising task.
Class		5S4
Date		16 Aug 2011
Time		3:00-3:25p.m.
Theme		English
Topic		A Formal Letter of Complaint
Learning Outcome		2.3 a.ii. Responding to questions and comments orally and in writing.
Behavioural Objectives		By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the reasons of writing a formal letter of complaint 2. know who to complain to based on the issues or problems 3. recognize the format of a formal letter of complaint by telling its features correctly.
Activities		1. The teacher discusses the topic of complaint in class. 2. The ss write the reasons of complaining and who should one report to on the blackboard based on the topic discussed. 3. The ss copy the notes discussed. 4. The discussion on the format of a letter of complaint. 5. Homework: Writing a letter of complaint.
Moral Values		Love on environment, responsibility, rationality.
Reflection		Satisfactory feedback.

 

 

Date Class Time	17 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 12:45-1:45p.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objective	Reading Component Using a wide range of vocabulary and expression By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the parts of speech in general by discussing the notes and exercises in brief.
` Activities	1. Presentation of the ss with the selected topic. 2. Discuss the notes of the presentation. 3.The teacher introduces the parts of speech of English Language. 4. Discuss the notes and exercises in the reference book.
Reflection	The topic presented was unclear and too general. The teacher advised the ss to use suitable and reliable resources in order to look for information. They needed to know more idioms, quotations, adages, and revise thoroughly the grammar of English.

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1;5K7/5S4
Date	17/ 18 Aug 2011
Time	3:25-4:15p.m./ 4:15-5:05p.m./ 12:45-1:45p.m.
Theme	English
Topic	Monthly Test – Paper 1: A Formal Letter of Complaint
Learning Outcome	2.3 a. writing letters.
Behavioural Objectives	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the format of a formal letter. 2. complain accordingly based on the points and rubric given.
Activities	1. The teacher gives the instructions of Monthly Test. 2. Distribute the exam paper. 3. The ss answer the question. 4. Collecting the answer sheet.
Moral Values	Politeness, diligence, discipline, honesty, responsibility.
Reflections	5K1 & 5S4: Satisfactory feedback.   5K7: Dissatisfactory feedback. The ss did not care about the test. There were more than 60% who did not answer the question with the excuse they did not understand at all. Around 5% of them were caught cheating during the test. The rest kept talking and ignore the test. Furthermore, they ignored the advice from the teacher too. A serious action needs to be taken so that they know how to respect themselves and the teacher as well. Co-operation from all the related parties are essential.

 

Date Class Time	18 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 12:45-1:45p.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objective	Reading Component Explaining concepts, ideas and processes By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know ways to define a concept or an idea.
` Activities	1. Presentation of the ss with the selected topic. 2. Discuss the topic of the presentation. 3.The ss do the exercise given: explaining the concept/ idea of the terms given.
Reflection	The ss were quite blurred with the topic. The exercise will be discussed in the next lesson.

 

Class	5K1; 5S4/ 5K7
Date	18; 19 Aug 2011
Time	4:15-5:05p.m.; 3:55-4:35p.m./ 4:35-5:10p.m.
Theme	English
Topic	NILAM
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	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 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 teacher gives the instruction of NILAM program. 2. The ss choose an English reading material they like. 3. Read silently. 4. Fill in the NILAM record form.
Moral Values	Responsibility, Politeness, diligence, discipline.
Reflection	5K1 & 5S4: Satisfactory feedback. 5K7: There were around 40% of the ss were lazy to read the story book with the excuse that they did not understand the language. In fact, most of the reading materials chosen were at the primary level i.e. with pictures and less words.

 

 

 

Date Class Time	19 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 2:00-2:25p.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Reading Component Explaining concepts, ideas and processes By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. define the concept or idea of the phrases given accordingly. 2. know the ways to describe a process by looking at the model essay.
` Activities	1. The teacher recaps the previous topic learnt by discussing the exercise and handouts given. 2. The ss read aloud their answers. 3.Discuss the answers. 4. Read the notes in the handouts. 5.Homework: Defining concepts.
Reflection	The ss were clear with the topic after the discussion. The exercise will be discussed next week.

 

 

Week 32- 2011

Date Class Time	8 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 8.35-9.05a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Writing Component Main Idea(MI), Topic Sentence(TS) and Supporting Detail(SD) By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. write a suitable thesis statement based on the topic given. 2. know the relationship between MI and TS by writing three correct TS based on the topic given. 3. Support each TS with at least one SD clearly and specifically.
` Activities	1. The teahers comments generally on the performance of Topical Test 4. 2. The teacher gives brief notes on MI, TS, and SD to the ss. 3. Discuss the test given briefly. 4. Homework: Do correction.
Reflection	Overall, there were only one around 50% of the ss could make a correct thesis statement based on the topic given. There were only one out of the nine ss could provide the correct topic sentences and clear supporting details coherently. Others tended to mixed up the TS and SD. The correction will be discussed in the next lesson.

 

 

Class	5K7
Date	8 Aug 2011
Time	9.25-10.25a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	Descriptive Essays
Learning Outcome	2.2 j. making short notes and mapping out ideas.
Behavioural Objective	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the common main ideas for three types of descriptive essays: a person, a place and an event/ incident, respectively by referring to the short notes given.
Activities	1. The teacher explains what a descriptive essay is in general. 2. The ss refer tto the reference book for the types of descriptive essays. 3. The make notes. 4. Homework: Find an interesting place and describe it in 10 sentences.
Moral Values	Diligence, co-operation.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback as the ss needed notes to help them understand the topic.

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1
Date	8 Aug 2011
Time	10.55-11.55a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	World Heritage Site: Mulu National Park.
Learning Outcomes	2.1c. reading materials in print such as reports and articles. 2.2 b. viii. Identifying main ideas in the text read.
Behavioural Objective	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the meaning of world heritage by pointing out examples of world Heritage one knows. 2. identify the main idea for each subtopic in the text read correctly.
Activities	1. The teacher gives examples of world heritage. 2. Reading activity. 3. Exercise: Looking for main ideas. 4.The teacher defines what main ideas are by giving a sample answer. 5. The teacher facilitates the ss to do the exercise.
Moral Values	Love on nature, appreciation, responsibility.
Reflection	The ss were interested to know the world heritage in other countries. They could not identify the main ideas without facilitation. The answers will be discussed later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class	5S4
Date	9 Aug 2011
Time	9.25-9.55a.m.
Theme	English
Topic	World Heritage Site: Mulu National Park.
Learning Outcomes	2.1c. reading materials in print such as reports and articles. 2.2 b. viii. Identifying main ideas in the text read.
Behavioural Objective	By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the meaning of 'world heritage' by pointing out examples of world heritage one knows. 2. identify the main idea for each subheading in the text read correctly.
Activities	1. The teacher gives examples of world heritage. 2. Reading activity. 3. Exercise: Looking for main ideas. 4.The teacher defines what main ideas are by giving a sample answer. 5. The teacher facilitates the ss to do the exercise.
Moral Values	Love on nature, appreciation, responsibility.
Reflection	There were less than 50% of the ss knew what world heritage is. Nevertheless, they could name few examples correctly after the explanation.

 

 

Date Class Time	10 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 7.05-8.05a.m.
Topic Sub-topic Objectives	Writing Component Main Idea(MI), Topic Sentence(TS) and Supporting Detail(SD) By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. write a suitable thesis statement based on the topic given. 2. write correct TS to support the thesis statement made.
` Activities	1. The teacher recaps the previous topic by checking the correction made by the ss in class. 2. The ss write their thesis statement on the blackboard. 3. Discussion on their answers by reading aloud the topic sentences they have done.
Reflection	In general, they can compose a thesis statement accordingly, but around 40% of them needed to improve it by making it more specific instead of general and vague. Topic sentences were clear.

 

 

 

 

Class	5K1
Date	10 Aug 2011
Time	9.55-10.55a.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. know the events in Chapter 1-4 in general based on the pictures shown. 2. know the places and its events in Chapter 5. 3. know the plot of Chapter 5 by looking for textual evidences based on the questions asked correctly.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 1-4. 2. The ss present Chapter 5 in groups. 3. The teacher discusses Chapter 5 in class. 4. Homework: Do the exercise in the workbook.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, friendship, honesty, bravery.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX
Reflection	The ss enjoyed the revision due to the interesting picture shown on Chapter 4. The ss participated also in the Q & A session presented by Group 5 actively. The discussion on the exercises will be done in the next lesson.

 

Class	5K7
Date	10 Aug 2011
Time	10.55-11.55a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 4 & 7
Learning Outcome	3.1 a. xi. Giving one's opinion of the poem or story. 3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. explain one's opinion based on the situation given in Chapter 4 by relating it to one's life. 2. know the plot of Chapter 7 by referring to the chapter summary.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 4. 2. The teacher discusses the situation given in class. 3. Copy the notes on chapter summary for Chapter 7.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, loyalty.
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX
Reflection	The ss were interested with the picture shown for Chapter 4. They were able to express their opinion accordingly based on the situation given. However, they failed to respond it in Standard English. The teacher helped to translate their thoughts into words.

 

 

Class	5S4
Date	11 Aug 2011
Time	7.05-8.05a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 4
Learning Outcomes	3.1 a. xi. Giving one's opinion of the poem or story. 3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. explain one's opinion based on the situation given in Chapter 4 by relating it to one's life. 2. know the places and its important events in Chapter 4 by looking for textual evidences based on the questions asked correctly.
Activities	1. Recap Chapter 1-4 by showing the pictures and gaining responses from the ss. 2. The ss answer the situation given based on Chapter 4 by relating the characters' life to one self's. 3. The teacher discusses the exercises of Chapter 4 in class. 4. Homework: Do the exercise of Chapter 4 in the workbook.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, friendship, honesty, rationality.
Skills/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX,CC/ making decision
Reflection	The ss could respond accordingly. However, they needed to understand the text fully so that they know the flow of events and the characters' quality traits fully.

 

 

Date Class Time	11 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 8.05-9.05a.m.
Topic Sub-topics   Objectives	Reading Component 1. Identifying Facts and opinion 2. Making inferences By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. identify between facts and opinions by referring to the expressions or words used in the sentences read. 2. guess the meaning of the words by referring to the contextual meaning.
` Activities	1. Still Thoughts. 2. The ss present the topic given individually. 3. The teachers recaps the topics presented by discussing the exercises in the reference book.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback. More exercises are suggested for them to do.

 

 

Class	5K1
Date	11 Aug 2011
Time	10.55-11.55a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 5 & 6
Learning Outcomes	3.1 a. xi. Giving one's opinion of the poem or story. 3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. fill in the blanks with correct words by referring closely to the text in Chapter 5. 2. know the events in Chapter 6 in general by responding accordingly to the questions asked.
Activities	1. Revise Chapter 5. 2. The selected group of ss present Chapter 6 in class. 3. Q & A session.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, loyalty, politeness
Skill/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX/ problem-solving
Reflection	The ss enjoyed the Q&A session. They participated actively.

 

 

Date Class Time	12 Aug 2011 MUET 6RS 7.05-7.35a.m.
Topic Sub-topics     Objectives	Conclusions 1. Drawing conclusions for reading text 2. Drawing conclusions for listening text 3. writing conclusions for an essay By the end of the lesson, students are able to 1. know the techniques of drawing conclusions for reading texts by identifying or using appropriate expressions or sentences. 2. know the techniques of drawing conclusions for listening texts by identifying or using appropriate expressions or sentences. 3. use different ways and expressions to write a good conclusion.
` Activities	1. Still Thoughts. 2. The ss present the topic given individually. 3. The teachers recaps the topics presented by discussing the exercises given.
Reflection	Satisfactory feedback. More exercises are suggested for them to do.

 

 

 

Class	5S4
Date	12 Aug 2011
Time	9.40-10.40a.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. list the places and characters in Chapter 5 correctly. 2. know the plot by looking for textual clues in Chapter 5.
Activities	1. Recap Chapter 1-4 by showing the pictures and gaining responses from the ss. 2. The selected group present Chapter 5 in class. 3. The teacher discusses Chapter 5 in class. 4. Homework: Do the exercise of Chapter 5.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, friendship, honesty, rationality.
Skills/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX,CC/ thinking skills
Reflection	The ss were actively participated in the group presentation session. More student-centred activities will be planned in the future lessons.

 

Class	5K7
Date	12 Aug 2011
Time	10.40-11.40a.m.
Theme	Literature
Topic	The novel: The Curse – Chapter 7
Learning Outcome	3.1 b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.
Behavioural Objectives	1. know the important events in Chapter 7 by looking for textual clues in the chapter. 2. respond rationally based on the questions asked according to the novel read.
Activities	1. Recap Chapter 1-7 by showing the pictures and gaining responses from the ss. 2. The teacher discusses the exercise of Chapter 7 in class. 3. The ss copy the answers.
Moral Values	Respects, family love, friendship, honesty, rationality.
Skills/PS/CCTS	R, S, W/ CX,CC/ thinking skills
Reflection	The ss were interested with the revision because it was taught in BM, brief and more attractive with the help of pictures shown. They did not try hard to respond in English. They even nearly refused to copy the answers just because it were long.