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ENGLISH LANGUAGE YEAR 4

YEARLY PLAN
YR 4 Pg 1 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

Week : 1 to 4

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1

Unit 1 : What do you like ?

Theme : World of Personal
Relationship

2.1.1

Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

3.1.1

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

3.2.1

2.3 Give relevant information

politely in response to enquiries
made.

4.1.1

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at various
stages of development.

1.12

4.1 Copy correctly

Listening :
Listen to and repeat :
(vii) initial blends
(xi) word contractions
Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly :
(vii) initial blends
(xi) word contractions
Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud :
(vii) initial blends
(xi) word contractions
Recognise simple words in texts.
Writing :
Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and
legible cursive writing combination of small
and capital letters.
Listening :
Listen to and identify different types of letter
sounds.
Speaking :
Talk about personal experiences.

4.3 Complete texts with the missing

word, phrase or sentence.

2.3.3

4.4 Construct simple and compound

sentences with guidance and
independently.

3.1.3

Reading :
Read aloud words with the letters listed in
3.1.1

1.1.3

Listening :
Listen to and group words according to the
same sounds.

3.1.4

Reading :
Compare words for similar and different
sounds.

4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

4.3.3
4.4.3
4.7.1

Writing :
Match words to other words.
Complete simple texts with the missing
word(s).
Use full stop for initials and abbreviations.

CONTENTS
Grammar :
6.0 (a)
1. Nouns
1.4 Common Nouns e.g.
- boy, girl, man, woman
1.5 Proper Nouns e.g.
- Ali, Siva, Cheng, Ipoh,
Subang Jaya, Sabah
1.6 Gender e.g.
masculine boy, man
feminine girl, woman.
3. Pronouns
3.1 Personal Pronouns
16. Punctuation
(i) Capital letters
(ii) Full stop
Sound System:
5.
7. Initial Blends
7.1 tw/tw/ - twist
7.2 sk/sk/ - skate
7.3 sw/sw swim
11. Word
contractions
11.1 ll Ill
11.2 re were
11.3 nt dont
Vocabulary :
colour white friends
swim skate skip
skydive swing sway
sway twist twiddle
happy
Im theyll
well Ive its were
dont lady uncle
niece goose gander
peacock
peahen
leopardess

Ohira /.....

YR 4 Pg 2 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS
Moral Values:
VC
Love for family
Kindness
Caring for animals
Politeness
CCTS
Decision making
Categorising
Memorising
Self-esteem
Spelling
MI
Verbal linguistic
Interpersonal
Musical
Kinaesthetic
LHTL
Dictionary skill

Week : 5 to 8
Unit 2 : Looking Good
Theme : World of Knowledge
Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately
the correct pronunciation of words,
the correct intonation and word stress
in phrases, expressions and
sentences.

1.1.1
1.3.1
1.3.2

2.1.1
2.2.1
2.3.1
3.3.2

1.3 Acquire vocabulary and

understand the meaning of words &
phrases in context.

3.1.1

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

3.9.1

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain

information and clarification.

4.1.2

2.3 Give relevant information

politely in response to enquiries
made.

3.2.3

4.2.1
4.6.1

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : (ii) final consonants
Listen to key words in stories and texts heard
and demonstrate understanding by pointing to
pictures.
Listen to and understand cardinal numbers :
30 40
Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly: (ii) final consonants
Ask Wh questions to seek information.
Name or identify objects, parts of the body,
etc.
Understand number in stories and situations:
30 - 40
Reading :
Look at the letters and say aloud :
(ii) final consonants
Recognise and read aloud cardinal numbers 30
40 in numeral and word forms.
Read simple poems and simple stories.
Writing :
Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and
legible cursive writing.
Write clearly and legibly numerals 30 50 in
both, number and word forms using cursive
writing for word forms.
Spell words that are given to be memorised.

Grammar :
6.0 (a)
1. Nouns
1.3 Number ( Singular
and Plural )
9. Subject-verb
agreement
10. Simple Present
Tense

Sound System:
5.
2. Final consonants
2.1 l/l/ - fall
2.2 p/p/ - lap
2.3 b/b/ - scrub
2.4 t/t/ - pat
2.5 d/d/ - bad
13. Stress
i. Stress in compound
words.

Ohira /.....

YR 4 Pg 3 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
2.6 Express thoughts and feelings
and give opinions on things read,
seen, heard and viewed in simple
language.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.2
1.3.3
1.3.4

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at various
stages of development.
3.3 Read and understand phrases,
sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.

2.3.4

3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems

and stories and respond to them by
talking about the people and moral
values in the story / poem and relate
it to ones life.

2.6.2

3.2.4
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence
and paragraph levels in clear, legible
print and cursive writing.

3.3.2
3.9.2

Listening :
Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and
expressions.
Listen to all the words in the word list and
demonstrate understanding of their meaning
by matching them to pictures and the spoken
word.
Listen to and understand information based on
cardinal numbers : Scope
- 40 50 numbers in tens
- 50 70 when the numbers are added ,
subtracted or refuted
Speaking :
Understand numbers :
- 40 50
- Numbers in tens up to 70.
- adding, subtracting and refuting numbers.
State whether one likes or does not like the
story heard or read.
Reading :
Recognise and read aloud :
- the numbers 40 50
- numbers in tens :50 70 in its numeral and
word forms.
Read and understand simple sentences.
Read and give details about the people and
animals in the story.

4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

4.2.2
4.6.2

Writing :
Write words and phrases in clear and legible
cursive writing.
Apply spelling rules to plurals :
a) words ending in ss, -sh, -ch, -x, add es
b) words ending in f, change f to v + es

1.3.5

Listening :
Listen to and understand ordinal numbers.
Scope : 10th 15th.

2.3.5

Speaking :
Give replies pertaining to ordinal numbers:
10th 15th.

3.2.6
4.6.3

Reading :
Read and learn ordinal numbers.

CONTENTS
Vocabulary :
clothes
every
eyes
head
bandanna
vest
jeans
sneakers
gloves
singlet
raincoat
scarf
skirts
boots
nostrils
wrist
elbow
thigh
ankle
knee
morning
much
number
second
first
eleventh
twelfth
thirteenth
fourteenth
fifteenth
fifty
sixty
seventy
thirty-one
thirty-nine
forty-four
forty-eight
come
does
goes
round
tries
brush
comb
Moral Values:
VC
Cleanliness
Tidiness
Diligence
Responsibility
CCTS
Memorising
Listing
Classification
Spelling
Inferencing
Predicting
MI
Musical
Logical-Mathematical
Kinaesthetic
Spelling
Inferencing
Predicting

Writing :
Take dictation of paragraphs given to be
learnt.

Ohira /.....

YR 4 Pg 4 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

Week : 9 to 12

Unit 3 : Healthy Living

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1
1.7.1

Theme : World of Knowledge

1.3.1

Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

2.1.1

1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately

the correct pronunciation of words,
the correct intonation and word stress
in phrases, expressions and
sentences.

3.1.1
3.3.1

1.3 Acquire vocabulary and

understand the meaning of words &
phrases in context.

3.4.1

1.4 Listen to and follow simple

instructions and directions accurately.

3.9.1

3.7.1

1.5 Obtain information from texts

listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme,
rhythm and sounds of poems, jazz
chants and songs.

4.1.3

1.4.2

1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables

and other tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict outcomes, and
draw conclusions at a level suited to
the pupils ability.

1.5.2

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

2.1.4
2.2.2

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain

information and clarification.

2.7.2

2.7 Perform a variety of functions in

a social context such as exchanging
greetings, making introductions,
inviting people, etc.
3.1 Acquire word recognition and
word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.

1.7.2

3.3.2
3.4.2
3.9.2

4.2.2

CONTENTS

Listening :
Listen to and repeat :
(viii) final blends
Listen to simple stories and recall the names
of people and animals.
Listen to key words in stories and texts heard
and demonstrate understanding by pointing to
pictures.

Grammar :
6.0 (a)

Speaking :
Repeat the following sound in words
correctly: (viii) final blends

3. Pronouns

Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sound: (viii) final blends
Read and understand phrases by matching
simple phrases to pictures.
Read aloud words and phrases, pronouncing
them correctly.
Read and group words according to
alphabetical order.
Read simple poems and simple stories.
Writing :
Copy words in clear, neat, legible print for
captions, labels, etc.
Listening :
Listen to and follow simple instruction in
preparing food.
Listen to simple texts and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.
Listen to simple stories and recall the storyline by answering simple Wh questions.
Speaking :
Ask questions with the correct intonation.
Ask other forms of questions to seek
information.
To request for specific objects when carrying
out a task.
Reading :
Read and understand simple sentences.
Read aloud words and phrases, pronouncing
them correctly.
Read and give details about the people and
animals in the story.
Writing :
Write words and phrases in clear and legible
cursive writing.

1. Nouns
1.1 Countable nouns
1.2 Uncountable nouns

3.2 Demonstrative
pronouns ( refer to a
noun )
3.3 Possessive adjectives
8. Modals
must
have to
Sound System:
5.
8. Final blends
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

nk / k / - drink
lt / lt / - felt
mp / mp / - camp
ft / ft / - left
nd / nd / - friend

Vocabulary :
playing games
drink sandcastle
bittergourd garlic
ginger onions
potato tomato
pumpkin plums
guava grapefruit
pears honey melons
mutton venison
sausages beef
spinach French beans
carton packet
pudding invitation
salad noodles
olive lemon
pepper peel
ingredients grain
nutritious balanced
greedy stomach ache
head earache
backache toothache
Ohira /.....

YR 4 Pg 5 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
3.3 Read and understand phrases,
sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.

SPECIFICATIONS

4.4.2
4.8.2

3.4 Read aloud expressively and

fluently pronouncing words correctly
and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.

Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words (with guidance given in the form of
words and pictures).
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.

CONTENTS
Vocabulary :
heart lungs
bone muscle
gymnastics
Moral Values:

3.7 Use the dictionary.

1.2.3

3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems

and stories and respond to them by
talking about the people and moral
values in the story / poem and relate
it to ones life.

1.5.4

4.1 Copy correctly

4.4.3

1.6.1

4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence

and paragraph levels in clear, legible
print and cursive writing.

Listening :
Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs
paying attention to pronunciation, stress and
intonation correctly.
Listen to simple recounts of what one did and
tell the sequence of events.
Listen to and enjoy childrens songs, rhymes
and poems.
Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words (with a little guidance in the form of a
composite picture).

4.4 Construct simple and compound

sentences with guidance and
independently.

VC
Moderation
Diligence
Discipline
Cleanliness
CCTS
Spelling
Memorising
Predicting
MI
Visual-spatial
Musical
Kinaesthetic
LHTL
Dictionary skill
Sequencing
Information transfer

4.8 Give accurate information when

writing messages, instructions,
simple reports and when filling out
forms.

Week : 13 to 16
Unit 4 : Story Time
Theme : World of Stories
Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of words &
phrases in context.
1.5 Obtain information from texts
listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.

1.1.1
1.3.1
1.6.1
1.7.1

2.1.1
2.2.1
2.4.1

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : (i) initial vowels
Listen to key words in stories and texts heard
and demonstrate understanding by pointing to
pictures.
Listen to and enjoy childrens songs, rhymes
and poems.
Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other
tales of imagination and fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw conclusions at a level
suited to the pupils ability.
Speaking :
Repeat the following sound in words correctly
- (i) initial vowels.
Ask Wh questions to seek information.
Recite simple poems and jazz chants by
completing phrases.

Grammar :
6.0 (a)
3. Pronouns
3.4 Interrogative
Pronouns
i. What
ii. Who
iii. Where iv. When
v. Which vi. Why
6. Adjectives of colour,
shape and size.
6.1 Comparative noun
6.2 Superlative form
11. The Siomple Past
Tense
16. Punctuation
v. Exclamation mark
Ohira /.....

YR 4 Pg 6 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme,
rhythm and sounds of poems, jazz
chants and songs.

1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables

and other tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict outcomes, and
draw conclusions at a level suited to
the pupils ability.

SPECIFICATIONS

2.5.1

3.1.1
3.9.1

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

4.5.1

Speaking :
Talk about the people, places and moral values
of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple
language.
Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sound: (i) initial vowels
Read simple poems and simple stories.
Writing :
Form simple sentences and questions by
arranging words (five to six words in a
sentence ).

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain

information and clarification.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and
other stimuli, and recite poems.

1.5.2
1.5.3

2.5 Talk about the people, places and

moral values of the stories heard,
read and viewed in simple language.

1.7.2

2.6 Express thoughts and feelings

and give opinions on things read,
seen, heard and viewed in simple
language.

2.1.4
2.4.3
2.5.2

Listening :
Listen to simple texts and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.
Listen to simple texts and tell what the text is
about.
Listen to simple stories and recall the storyline by answering simple Wh questions.
Speaking :
Ask questions with the correct intonation.
Complete parts of a story heard before.
Talk about the actions of people and animals
in a story heard or read.
State whether one likes or does not like the
story heard or read.

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.

2.6.2

3.3 Read and understand phrases,

sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.

3.9.2

Reading :
Read and give details about the people and
animals in the story.

3.4 Read aloud expressively and

fluently pronouncing words correctly
and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.

4.8.2

Writing :
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.

3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems

and stories and respond to them by
talking about the people and moral
values in the story / poem and relate
it to ones life.
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence
and paragraph level in clear, legible
print and cursive writing.
i. word to word
ii word to phrase
iii. word to picture, symbol

2.1.5
2.4.4
2.5.3
2.6.3

3.3.3

Speaking :
Chant rhymes, jazz chants and sing songs
pronouncing words clearly.
Recite simple poems and jazz chants with
expressions and break appropriate gestures.
Name the good and bad characters and talk a
little about them.
Give reasons why one likes or does not like
the story.
Reading :
Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Read aloud poems and simple stories clearly
and expressively.

CONTENTS
Sound System:
5.
1. Initial vowels
1.1 a / /
1.2 e / I /
1.3 e / : /
1.4 o / /
1.5 a / /
13. Stress
iii. Stress in questions
iv. Stress in statements
Vocabulary :
animals
asked
found
heard
flew
left
opened
ago
trotted
journey
were
why
legends
folk tales
fables
greedy
crow
hawk
eagle
claws
incident
upset
anger
characters
excitement surprise
shock
happiness
sadness
tapir
rhino bullied
entertain
chiefs
chew
filed down
strength
herbs
dye
criminal
condition
ashamed
furry
bright-eyed
comic leaping

Moral Values:
VC
Sharing
Working together
Humility
CCTS
Inferencing
Predicting
MI
Kinaesthetic
Musical
..

YR 4 Pg 7 of 15

YR 4 Pg 8 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

Learning Outcomes :
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.

3.8 Read and understand simple

factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and
cause and effect.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.3
1.5.4

2.1.5
4.5 Construct simple and compound
sentences with guidance and
independently.
3.2.5
4.8 Give accurate information when
writing messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when filling out
forms.

3.3.3

CONTENTS

Listening :
Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs
paying attention to pronunciation, stress and
intonation correctly.
Listen to simple recounts of what one did and
tell the sequence of events.

Moral Values:
VC
Responsibility
Obedience
Cautiousness
Discipline

Speaking :
Chant rhymes, jazz chants and sing songs
pronouncing words clearly.

CCTS
Spelling
memorising
Sequencing
Inferencing

Reading :
Learn another five key words for each topic
and use these key words in sentences of ones
own.
Read and understand simple paragraphs.

MI
Verbal-linguistic
Visual-spatial
Logical-mathematical
Kinaesthetic
LHTL
Dictionary skill
Cross referencing
Categorising
Information transfer

Week : 21 to 24

1.1.1

Unit 6 :
Theme : World of Knowledge
Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately
the correct pronunciation of words,
the correct intonation and word stress
in phrases, expressions and
sentences.

1.4.1
2.1.1

3.1.1
3.8.1

1.4 Listen to and follow simple

instructions and directions accurately.
1.5 Obtain information from texts
listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.
2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing
words accurately.

4.5

Listening :
Listen to and repeat :
(ix) diphthongs
(xii) word endings
Listen to and understand simple instructions.
Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly - (ix) diphthongs
(xii) word endings
Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sounds : (ix) diphthongs
(xii) word endings
Read and understand instructions, directions,
notices, labels, messages, letters, recipes,
passages and descriptions.
Writing :
Form simple sentences and questions by
arranging words. (five-six words in a
sentence).

Grammar :
6.0 (a)
4. Conjunction
- so
5. Prepositions ( of
location and direction )
- across, along, against,
amongst, next to, at the
back of.
Sound System:
5.
9. Diphthongs
9.1 ei /e /- weigh
9.2 ey / : / - key
9.3 oa / / - boat
9.4 ow / / - row
9.5 ie / aI / - pie
12. Word endings
12.4 __tion - station
Vocabulary :
above across along
around below between
following near
...

YR 4 Pg 9 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain
information and clarification.

2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and

other stimuli, and recite poems.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.5.3

2.1.4

2.7 Perform a variety of functions in

a social context such as exchanging
greetings, making introductions,
inviting people, etc.

3.6.4
3.8.4

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.
4.3.2
4.4.2

3.3 Read and understand phrases,

sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.8 Read and understand simple
factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and
cause and effect.
4.3 Mach words to linear and nonlinear representations:
i. word to word
ii word to phrase
iii word to picture, symbol

1.2.3
1.4.3

2.2.3
2.4.4

4.4 Complete texts with the missing

word, phrase or sentence.

2.7.4

4.5 Construct simple and compound

sentences with guidance and
independently.

3.3.3
3.6.6

4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

4.8 Give accurate information when
writing messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when filling out
forms.

4.4.3
4.5.3
4.6.3
4.8.3

Listening :
Listen to simple texts and tell what the text is
about.
Speaking :
Ask questions with the correct intonation.
Reading :
Understand words opposite in meaning.
Read and understand simple factual texts by
answering comprehension questions in
relation to : - main ideas
- details
Writing :
Match words to sign.
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words ( with guidance given in the form of
words and pictures ).
Listening :
Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs
paying attention to pronunciation, stress and
intonation correctly.
Listen to and follow simple directions to
places in the neighbourhood.
Speaking :
Ask questions to seek clarification on how to
make things, on places, directions, and on
amounts and quantities.
Recite simple poems and jazz chants with
expression and appropriate gestures.
To respond to someone asking for help.
Reading :
Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Distinguish words that show action (verb) and
things, people, animals, etc (nouns)
Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words (with a little guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
Construct simple sentences independently
(three to five words) by looking at a picture.
Take dictation of paragraphs given to be
learnt.
Write simple description with picture cues.

CONTENTS
Vocabulary :
outside place right
show start through
under junction neigh
double-storey dome
barracks minaret alien
court house temple
museum factory
hawker centre car park
supermarket air field
transportation vehicles
tractor LRT helicopter
kayak canoe
raft
fuel
jet
aircraft
hang-gliders
gliders
monorail
convenient
submarines hovercrafts
occupations
clerk
security guard
typist
station master
lawyer
magistrate manager
firefighter island camp
demonstration sleigh
Moral Values:
VC
Civic-consciousness
Responsibility
Politeness
Obedience
Cautiousness
Discipline
CCTS
Decision making
Sequencing
Spelling
Problem solving
Mind-mapping
MI
Visual-spatial
Kinaesthetic
Logical-mathematical
Interpersonal
Verbal-linguistic
LHTL
Dictionary skill
Sequencing
Information transfer
Cross referencing
Categorising
...

YR 4 Pg 10 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

Week : 25 to 28

Unit 7 : Living In Harmony

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1
1.3.1

Theme : World of Personal

Relationship
Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

2.1.1

1.3 Acquire vocabulary and

understand the meaning of words &
phrases in context.

3.1.1

1.5 Obtain information from texts

listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.

3.8.3

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

2.7.1

3.2.2

2.3 Give relevant information

politely in response to enquiries
made.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in
a social context such as exchanging
greetings, making introductions,
inviting people, etc.

3.8 Read and understand simple

factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and
cause and effect.
4.4 Complete texts with the missing
word, phrase or sentence.
4.8 Give accurate information when
writing messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when filling out
forms.

Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly : (x) silent letters
Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends.

14. Questions and

responses

Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sounds : (x) silent letters
Read and learn the meaning of five key words
for each topic taught.
Read and obtain meaning by making reference
to words within the text.
Listening :
Listen to simple texts and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.

3.6.3

Reading :
Understand words similar in meaning.

1.5.4

3.6 Acquire a wide range of

vocabulary.
3.7 Use dictionary

Grammar :
6.0 (a)
12. Positive statements

Speaking :
Talk about personal experiences.

4.8.2

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : (x) silent letters
Listen to key words in stories and texts heard
and demonstrate understanding by pointing to
pictures.

2.3.3

4.4.2

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at various
stages of developments.

1.5.2

2.7.3
3.1.4
3.6.8
3.7.4
3.7.5

4.8.3

CONTENTS

Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words ( with guidance given in the form of
words and pictures ).
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.
Listening :
Listen to simple recounts of what one did and
tell the sequence of events.
Speaking :
To ask for help from neighbours and friends.

13. Negative statements

Sound System:
5.
10. Silent letters
10.1 Silent t listen
10.2 Silent w wrist
10.3 Silent h - hour
Vocabulary :
neighbour
neighbourhood
next door
two doors away
friendly kind racket
guppies swordtails
angel fish frisbee
horror sewing
tennis court channel
non-stop solo
aching trained
raised charity
cancer mussel
sports complex lean
hare served
mission cable car
ballet wriggled
heir throne
Moral Values:
VC
Responsibility
Tolerance
Peace
Harmony
Kindness

Reading :
Compare words for similar and different
sounds.
Read and distinguish homographs and
homophones.
Read and select the definition suited to the
meaning of the word in context.
Read and locate the required words in the
dictionary.

CCTS
Inferencing
Information transfer
Predicting
Word association

Writing :
Write simple description with picture cues.

LHTL
Dictionary skill

MI
Interpersonal
Verbal-linguistic

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YR 4 Pg 11 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

Week : 29 to 32

Unit 8 : More Stories

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1
1.6.1

Theme : World of Stories

Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

2.1.1

1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately

the correct pronunciation of words,
the correct intonation and word stress
in phrases, expressions and
sentences.

2.6.1

1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme,

rhythm and sounds of poems, jazz
chants and songs.

3.9.1
3.10.1

1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables

and other tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict outcomes, and
draw conclusions at a level suited to
the pupils ability.

2.2.1
2.3.1

3.1.1

1.1.2
1.7.2

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing

words accurately.

2.2.2
2.4.2

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain

information and clarification.

2.6.2

2.3 Give relevant information

politely in response to enquiries
made.

3.9.2

2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and

other stimuli, and recite poems.
4.4.2

2.6 Express thoughts and feelings

and give opinions on things read,
seen, heard and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word recognition and
word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and
fluently pronouncing words correctly
and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.

4.8.2

1.1.3
1.2.3
1.7.3

CONTENTS

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : (vi) double consonants
Listen to and enjoy childrens songs, rhymes
and poems.

Grammar :
6.0 (a)

Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly : (vi) double consonants
Ask Wh questions to seek information.
Name or identify objects, parts of the body,
etc.
Give non-verbal response to the story heard or
read.

11. Simple past tense

Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sounds : (vi) double consonants
Read simple poems and simple stories.
Read according to ones interest.
Listening :
Listen to and identify different types of letter
sounds.
Listen to simple stories and recall the names
of people and animals.
Speaking :
Ask other forms of questions to seek
information.
Recite simple poems and jazz chants by
completing whole lines.
State whether one likes or does not like the
story heard or read.
Reading :
Read and give details about the people and
animals in the story.
Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words (with guidance given in the form of
words and pictures).
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.
Listening :
Listen to and group words according to the
same sounds.
Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs
paying attention to pronunciation, stress and
intonation correctly.
Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales
and share feelings about the story.

7. Adverbs

16. Punctuation
(v) Exclamation mark
Sound System:
5.
6. Double consonants
6.1 ll / l / - till
6.2 pp / p / - tapper
6.3 rr / r / - arrange
6.4 tt / t / - letter
6.5 dd / d / - address
12. Word ending
12.3 ___ed - parted

Vocabulary :
monster
mystery
choose
blurb
title
flip through
selfish
instructions
giant
spine
author
lovely
sweetly
notice board
Spring
Winter
Summer
Autumn
blossoms
slip
snow
frost
croak
neighbours
fence
gate
humble
prince hunting
brave
kind
generous
prove
wise
rolled
supper
narrow
corridor
horror
terror terrible
bitter
elves
shoemaker
workroom
work table
lace
tongue
lining
heel
toe
upper
sole
book review
reviewer
comments
rating

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YR 4 Pg 12 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
3.9 Read and enjoy simple poems
and stories and respond to them by
talking about the people and moral
values in the story / poem and relate
it to ones life.

SPECIFICATIONS

3
2.1.5
2.4.5
2.6.3

3.10 Read widely and independently.

3.4.3

4.4 Complete texts with the missing

word, phrase or sentence.

3.6.8

4.5 Construct simple and compound

sentences with guidance and
independently.

3.8.5

4.8 Give accurate information when

writing messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when filling out
forms.

3.9.4

3.9.3

4.4.3
4.5.3

Week : 33 to 35

Unit 9 : Come Rain or Shine

1.1.1
1.3.1

Theme : World of Knowledge

Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

2.1.1
2.4.1

1.3 Acquire vocabulary and

understand the meaning of words &
phrases in context.

3.1.1
3.2.1
3.5.1

1.5 Obtain information from texts

listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.
2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing
words accurately.
2.3 Give relevant information
politely in response to enquiries
made.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and
other stimuli, and recite poems.

Speaking :
Chant rhymes, jazz chants and sing songs
pronouncing words clearly.
Retell stories heard before with expression.
Give reasons why one likes or does not like
the story.
Reading :
Read aloud poems and simple stories clearly
and expressively.
Read and distinguish homographs and
homophones.
Read and understand cause and effect
relationships.
Read and talk about the actions of people and
animals in a story heard or read.
Tell why a person or animal in a story is good
or bad.
Writing :
Complete simple instructions with the missing
words (with a little guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
Construct simple sentences independently
(three to five words) by looking at a picture.

CONTENTS
Moral Values:
VC
Kindness
Diligence
Love
Helpfulness
CCTS
Reasoning
Evaluating
Sequencing
Inferencing
Pred
MI
Verbal-linguistic
Musical
LHTL
Dictionary skill

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : (iii) initial digraphs
Listen to key words in stories and texts heard
and demonstrate understanding by pointing to
pictures.

Grammar :
6.0 (a)

Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly : (iii) initial digraphs
Recite simple poems and jazz chants by
completing phrases.

15. Sentence types

- simple sentence
- compound sentence

Reading :
Look at the letters and say aloud the following
sounds : (iii) initial digraphs
Recognise complete words in texts.
Understand the meaning of words by looking
at the words before and after.

1.5.2

Listening :
Listen to simple texts and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.

2.3.3
2.6.2

Speaking :
Talk about personal experiences.
State whether one likes or does not like the
story heard or read.

4. Conjunctions
- and, but, because

Sound System:
5.
3. Initial digraphs
3.1 ph / f / - photo
3.2 ch / k / - chemical
3.3 wh / w / - white
3.4 wh / h / - who
Vocabulary :
sun
rain
snow
cloud desert hot
cold chilly wet
rainbow spring
summer autumn
winter misty cloudy
water vapour droplets
north south
east
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YR 4 Pg 13 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
2.6 Express thoughts and feelings
and give opinions on things read,
seen, heard and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word recognition and
word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.

SPECIFICATIONS

3.8.4

1.5.4

Listening :
Listen to simple recounts of what one did and
tell the sequence of events.

2.4.4

Speaking :
Recite simple poems and jazz chants with
expression and appropriate gestures.

3.2 Acquire key words at various

stages of developments.
3.3 Read and understand phrases,
sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.

3.3.3
3.6.6

3.5 Read and understand the

meanings of words by guessing their
meaning through the use of
contextual clues.

3.7.4
3.7.5

3.6 Acquire a wide range of

vocabulary.

3.8.5

3.7 Use dictionary

3.8 Read and understand simple
factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and
cause and effect.

4.2.3
4.3.3
4.5.3
4.6.3
4.8.2
4.8.3

Week : 36 to 38
Unit 10 : Malaysia, My Country

1.1.1
1.6.1

Theme : World of Knowledge

Learning Outcomes :
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar
and different sounds of the English
Language.

Reading :
Read and understand simple factual texts by
answering comprehension questions in
relation to : - main ideas
- details

Reading :
Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Distinguish words that show actions (verbs)
and things, people, animals, etc (nouns).
Read and select the definition suited to the
meaning of the word in context.
Read and locate the required words in the
dictionary.
Read and understand cause and effect
relationships.
Writing :
Write sentences in clear and legible cursive
writing.
Match words to other words.
Construct simple sentences independently
(three to five words) by looking at a picture.
Take dictation of paragraphs given to be
learnt.
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.
Write simple descriptions with picture cues.

Listening :
Listen to and repeat : word endings ___est
Listen to and enjoy childrens songs rhymes
and poems.

2.1.1

Speaking :
Repeat the following sounds in words
correctly: word endings ___est

3.1.1

Reading :
Look at letters and say aloud the following
sounds : word endings ___est

CONTENTS
Vocabulary :
west north-east
south-west forecast
aircraft meteorologist
temperature stormy
thunderstorm glossary
drizzly overcast flood
humid icy monsoon
peninsular energy
lightning weathervane
Moral Values:
VC
Environmental
awareness
Cooperation
Responsibility
Civic-consciousness
CCTS
Cause and effect
Inferencing
Problem solving
MI
Verbal-linguistic
Naturalist
Musical
Kinaesthetic
Logical-mathematical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
LHTL
Dictionary and thesaurus
skill
Information transfer
Mind-mapping
Grammar :
6.0 (a)
3.4 Interrogative
Pronouns
i. What
ii. Who
iii. Where
iv. When
v. Which
vi. Why
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YR 4 Pg1 4 of 15

WEEK / UNIT
Learning Outcomes :
1.5 Obtain information from texts
listened to in relation to main ideas,
specific details and sequence.

1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme,

rhythm and sounds of poems, jazz
chants and songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing
words accurately.

SPECIFICATIONS

3.8.3

4.4.1

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain

information and clarification.

1.5.2

2.1.4

3.1 Acquire word recognition and

word attack skills to recognise words
on sight.

3.8.4

3.3 Read and understand phrases,

sentences, paragraphs and whole
texts.
4.4.2

3.4 Read aloud expressively and

fluently pronouncing words correctly
and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.

4.4.3

3.6 Acquire a wide range of

vocabulary.
3.8 Read and understand simple
factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and
cause and effect.

4.8.2

2.2.3

Reading :
Read and obtain meaning by making reference
to words within the text.
Writing :
Provide missing letters in words.
Listening :
Listen to simple texts and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.
Speaking :
Ask questions with the correct intonation.
Reading :
Read and understand simple factual texts by
answering comprehension questions in
relation to : - main ideas
- details
Writing :
Complete simple instructions recipes,
descriptions, rhymes with the missing words
(with guidance given in the form of words and
pictures).
Complete simple instructions, texts, rhymes,
notices, recipes, stories with the missing
word(s).
Write simple sentences with word and picture
cues.
Speaking :
Ask questions to seek clarification on how to
make things, on places, directions, and on
amounts and quantities.

3.6.7

Reading :
Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Read aloud poems and simple stories clearly
and expressively.
Distinguish words that show comparison :
- er
- est
- es
+ than

4.5.3

Writing :
Construct simple sentences independently
(three to five) by looking at a picture.

3.3.3
3.4.3

CONTENTS
Grammar :
6.1 Comparative Form
er e.g. tall-taller
er + than e.g. taller than
10. Simple present tense
(i) for habitual actions
Sound System:
5.
12. Word endings
12.1 __est e.g. smallest
12.2 __er
13. Stress
iii. Stress in questions
iv. Stress in statements
Vocabulary :
republic largest
bigger stripes flag
north-west
south-east
peninsular neighbours
culture customs
traditions
languages
compass
caves
nest
souvenirs
plantation
multi-racial
harmony
unity tolerance
respect
temple
Hindus
Buddhists
Muslims
contestant
festival island tourists
humid
costume
fence palms
Moral Values:
VC
Unity
Living in harmony
Tolerance
Pride
Civic-consciousness
Responsibility
Cleanliness
Cooperation
CCTS
Spelling
Inferencing
Decision making
Mind-mapping
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YR 4 Pg 15 of 15

WEEK / UNIT

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS
MI
Verbal-linguistic
Logical-mathematical
Kinaesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
LHTL
Dictionary skill
Sequencing
Information transfer
Categorising
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