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.

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.