YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (SJK) YEAR 5

WEEK
1
2
3

THEME/ TOPIC
World of Self
Unit 1
What We Enjoy
Doing
Moral Values:
Cleanliness
Diligence
Cooperation
Unity
Caring for ones
health
Helpfulness
Being goodhearted

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
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 ,
correct intonation and word
stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, tables and other
tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based n
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

vowels u/ju:/ and x/eks/
in initial positions.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.3.4 Listen to and
understand information
based on numbers. Scope:
41-50.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
tables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the vowels
u/ju:/ and x/eks/ in initial
positions.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information.
2.2.2 Ask questions to
seek clarification.
2.3.1 respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.

WEEK

4
5
6

THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge
Unit 2
Discovering
Plants
Moral Values:
Love the
environment
Respect
Cooperation

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 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.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;
- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the vowels
u/ju:/ and x/eks/ in initial
positions.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.3.2 Match phrases to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

words that have the initial
digraphs sh/ / and ch/t /.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the final digraphs
sh/l/ and ch/t /.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.
3.1.1 Read aloud words

Gratitude

WEEK

7
8
9

THEME/ TOPIC
Diligence

3.1 Acquire word

recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs and whole texts.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 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.
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.

that have the final digraphs

sh/l/and ch/t /.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.6.2 Group words
according to categories.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.4.1 Complete missing
letters in text.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.

World of
Knowledge

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
Unit 3
1.1 Listen to and
Amazing Animals discriminate similar and

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

WEEK

Moral Values:
THEME/ TOPIC
Compassion
Cooperation
Love the
environment

different sounds of the

English language.

initial blends sk/sk/ &

qu/kw/.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
1.6 Obtain information
from texts listened to in
relation to main ideas,
specific details and
sequence.
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 pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words

SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
1.6.2 Listen to simple
texts and talk about the
texts.
1.7.1 Listen to simple
stories and tables and
respond verbally by
stating whether one likes
or does not like the story.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
2.1.1 Pronounce the words
that have the initial blends
sk/sk/ & qu/kw/
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the initial blends
sk/sk/ & qu/kw/.
3.2.1 Recognize simple
compound words.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for

WEEK

10
11
12

THEME/ TOPIC

correctly and observing

correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.

each topic taught.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.7 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.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.2 Write at word, phrase,
sentence and paragraph
level in clear, legible print
and cursive writing.
4.4 Complete texts with
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.6.5 Combine words to
form compound words.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in
clear and legible print.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.2 Form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
by looking at a picture.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.

World of Self
Unit 4
Lend A Hand
Moral Values:
Love

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
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 and

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

final blends lt/lt/.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and

Compassion
Kindness
Cooperation

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC
Humility

the correct intonation and

word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.

intonation.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli
and recite poems.
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 recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words of
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
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.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;

SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the final blends
lt/lt/.
2.1.3 Repeat phrases and
expressions with the
correct intonation and
stress.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.7.4 Suggest ideas to do
things.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the final blends
lt/lt/
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.1 Read and understand
phrases by matching
simple phrases to pictures.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.6.1 Make small words
from big words.
3.6.3 Understand words
similar in meaning.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.

WEEK

13
14
15

THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge
Unit 5
Safe and Save
Moral Values:
Cooperation
Cleanliness
Helpfulness
Diligence
Love the
environment
Obedience
Courtesy

- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.6 Spell correctly and take
dictation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
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, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.6 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

4.1.2 Copy words,

phrases, and sentences in
clear, legible cursive
writing.
4.3.2 Match phrases to
pictures.
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures.
4.5.2 Form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

diphthongs ie/at/.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.3.2 Listen to and
understand the numbers.
Scope:41-50.
1.3.4 Listen to and
understand information
based on numbers.
Scope:41-50 when the
numbers are added and
subtracted.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have diphthongs
ie/at/.
2.1.3 Repeat phrases and

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THEME/ TOPIC

response to enquiries made.

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 recognize words on
sight.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
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.
4.2 Write at word, phrase,
sentence and paragraph
level in clear. Legible print
and cursive writing.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.

expressions with the

correct intonation and
stress.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.2 Give replies
pertaining to numbers.
2.3.4 Give replies
pertaining to numbers 4150.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have diphthongs
ie/at/.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly with
correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and information.
3.6.1 Make small words
from big words.
3.6.6 Learn quantifiers.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.2.3 Write sentences in
clear and legible print.
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instruction and directions,
descriptions and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with guidance

given in the form of words

and pictures).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently(35 words) by looking at a
picture.

WEEK
16
17
18

THEME/ TOPIC
World of
Knowledge
Unit 6
From Young to
Old
Moral Values:
Love the
environment
Cleanliness
Diligence
Friendliness
Courtesy
Respect
Compassion

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and
feelings and give opinions
on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
2.7 Perform a variety of
functions in a social context
such as exchanging
greetings, making
introductions, inviting
people, etc.
3.1 Acquire word

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

silent t.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have silent t.
2.1.4 Ask questions with
the correct intonation.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
2.7.1 To invite.
2.7.2 To decline or accept
invitations.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have silent t.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of keywords for

WEEK

19
20
21

THEME/ TOPIC

recognition and word attack

skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
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.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

World of Self
Unit 7
Joyous Moments
Moral Values:
Gratitude

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct

each topic taught.

3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.2 form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.8.3 Write simple
recounts with guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

diphthongs ei/et/
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of

WEEK

pronunciation of words, and

Public-spiritedness the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
Thankfulness
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
Diligence
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
Respect
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
Sportsmanship
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.

letter sounds.
1.1.3 Listen to and group
words according to the
same sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.

THEME/ TOPIC
Love

SPECIFICATIONS
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have diphthongs
ei/ei/.
2.1.4 Ask questions with
the correct intonation.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information
2.2.2 Ask questions to
seek clarification.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.4 Take part in teacherguided discussions on
characters and storyline.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have diphthongs
ei/ei/.
3.1.4 Compare words for
similar sounds.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand

Friendship

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
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 recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.7 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.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

sequence and cause and

effect.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;
- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

simple paragraphs.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
meaning of words by
referring to a dictionary.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
SPECIFICATIONS
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with guidance in
the form words and
pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters
for the first word in a
sentence , the pronoun I ,
the names of people, days
of the week, months of the
year.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of the sentence.
4.7.3 Use question mark.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.

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World of Stories
Unit 8
Story Time
Moral Values:
Compassion

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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 pupils ability.
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.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
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 recognize words on
sight.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently

4.8.3 Write simple

recounts with guidance.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

double consonants ff/f/.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
SPECIFICATIONS
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
fables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have double
consonants ff/f/.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have double
consonants ff/f/.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts

pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 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.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES

observing correct stress

and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.

SPECIFICATIONS

4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

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

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World of
Knowledge
Unit 9
Love Our
Country
Moral Values:
Patriotism
Love
Unity

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

4.4.2 Complete simple

instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.5 Use exclamation
marks.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
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, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

final blends nk/nk/.
1.2.1 Listen to and repeat
the pronunciation of
compound words.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

2.1 Speak clearly by

pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 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.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.6 Spell correctly and take
dictation.
4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

1.3.3 Listen to and

understand compound
words.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the final blends
nk/nk/.
2.1.2 Pronounce
compound words correctly.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the final blends
nk/nk/.
3.1.3 Read aloud the
compound words with the
correct stress.
3.2.1 Recognize simple
compound words.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.6.5 Combine words to
form compound words.
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
in clear, legible cursive
writing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,

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World of
Knowledge
Units 10
Places Around
You
Moral Values:
Appreciation of
surroundings
Diligence
Love the
environment
Humility

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.4 Listen to and follow
simple instructions and
directions accurately.
1.6 Obtain information
from texts listened to in
relation to main ideas,
specific details and
sequence.
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 pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

descriptions, poems and

other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.2 form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.7.1 Use capital letters
for the first word in a
sentence , the pronoun I ,
the names of people, days
of the week, months of the
year.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of the sentence.

1.2.2 Listen to and repeat

correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.4.2 Listen to and trace
routes to places in
neighbouring towns
following simple
directions using compass
points.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
1.6.2 Listen to simple
texts and talk about the
texts.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.

SPECIFICATIONS

2.3 Give relevant

information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 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.
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.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

2.1.3 Repeat phrases and

expressions with the
correct intonation and
stress.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.5.3 Name the good and
bad characters and talk a
little about them.
2.5.4 Take part in teacherguided discussions on
characters and storyline.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple text
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge
Unit 11
Young Heroes
Moral Values:
Courage
Freedom
Humility
Diligence
Respect
Love
Justice

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
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.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
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

SPECIFICATIONS
4.5.1 Form simple
sentences and questions by
arranging words (3-4
words in a sentences).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
1.1.1 Listen to and repeat
words with the silent h.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.1.3 Listen to and group
words according to the
same sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 pronounce words that
have the silent h.
2.3.1 Respond t simple
questions.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the silent h.

WEEK

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge
Unit 12
Little Drops of
Water

skills to recognize words on

sight.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.5 Read and understand
meanings of words by
guessing their meaning
through the use of
contextual clues.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.4 Compare words to
similar sounds.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.5.1 Understand the
meaning of words by
looking at the words
before and after.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
meaning of words by
referring to a dictionary.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.1.1 Copy letters of the
alphabet in clear and
legible cursive writing.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.5.1 Form simple
sentences and questions by
arranging words (3-4
words in a sentence).
4.5.2 form simple
sentences by matching
sentence pars.
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters.
4.7.2 Use the full stop at
the end of sentence.
1.1.1 Listen to and repeat
double consonants bb/b/.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC
Moral Values:
Cleanliness
Love the
environment
Love
Friendship

correctly.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
SPECIFICATIONS
1.2 Listen and repeat
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
accurately the correct
childrens songs and
pronunciation of words, and rhymes.
the correct intonation and
2.1.1 Pronounce words
word stress of phrases,
that have the double
expressions and sentences.
consonants bb/b/
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
2.4.1 Recite simple
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
poems, tongue-twisters,
of poetry, jazz chants and
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs.
songs by pronouncing
2.1 Speak clearly by
words correctly.
pronouncing words
3.1.1 Read aloud words
accurately.
that have the double
2.4 Tell stories based on
consonants bb/b/.
pictures and other stimuli,
3.3.3 Read and understand
and recite poems.
simple paragraphs.
3.1 Acquire word
3.4.2 Read aloud
recognitions and word
sentences in simple texts
attack skills to recognize
observing correct stress
words on sight.
and intonation.
3.3 Read and understand
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
phrases, sentences,
poems and stories
paragraphs, and whole texts. expressively and fluently.
3.4 Read aloud
3.5.1 Understand the
expressively and fluently
meaning of words by
pronouncing words
looking at the words
correctly and observing
before and after.
correct stress and intonation 3.6.4 Understand words
and sentence rhythm.
opposite in meaning.
3.5 Read and understand
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
the meanings of words by
3.8.1 Scan for specific
guessing their meaning
information in factual
through the use of
texts.
contextual clues.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
3.6 Acquire a wide range of meaning of words by
vocabulary.
referring to a dictionary.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
3.8.3 Read and understand
poems and stories and
simple factual texts by
respond to them by talking
answering comprehension
about the people, and moral questions in relation to
values in the story/poem;
main ideas and sequence.
and relate it to ones life.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
3.8 Read and understand
and sentences in clear,
simple factual texts for main legible cursive writing.
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of Stories
Unit 13
Keeping
Promises
Moral Values:
Gratitude
Respect
Friendship
Honesty
Diligence

LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, 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 pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and

SPECIFICATIONS
.4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

words with the initial
digraph fr/fr/.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.7.1 Listen to simple
stories and tables and
respond verbally by
stating whether one likes
or does not like the story.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
fables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the initial
digraph fr/fr/.

feelings and give opinions

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

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 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.
3.9 Read widely and
independently.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.6.1 Say whether one
likes or does not like the
story heard or read.
2.6.2 Give reasons why
one likes or does not like
the story.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have double
consonants fr/fr/.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.9.1 Read widely at ones
own pace according to
ones interest.
4.1.1 Copy letters of the
alphabet in clear and
legible cursive writing.

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge
Unit 14
Once Again
Moral Values:
Love
Diligence
Honesty
Cooperation

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.
2.3 Give relevant

SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

1.2.3 Listen to and repeat

chants, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.4 Ask questions with
the correct intonation.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

information politely in
response to enquiries.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli
and recite poems.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting detail,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
by looking at a picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of a sentence.
4.7.5 Use exclamation
marks.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (SJK)

YEAR 5