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ENGLISH LANGUAGE YEAR 2

YEARLY PLAN
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TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS TEACHING POINTS

( Week 1 - 3 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat - a. Initial blends Sound System :

1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Initial blends
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds. 1.1 “bl”
Theme : 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. 1.2 “br”
World of Self 2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.2.1 Ask simple questions requiring Yes / No replies.
3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds – Grammar :
a. Initial blends -Countable nouns
Suggested 3.1.4 Read aloud words with – a. Initial blends. -Number (singular and
Topic : 3.1.7 Compare words for similar and different sounds. plural forms) ;
About Me 3.2.1 Recognise complete words. regular plurals (s, _es ).
( Self and 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences.
friends ) 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture
clues. Vocabulary :
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering girl, boy, man,
comprehension questions. woman.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print.
4.4.1 Complete missing letters in texts.
4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions Moral Values :
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s). (With Self-esteem
guidance given in the form of words and pictures).

( Week 4 – 6 ) 1.2.1 Listen to and repeat the pronunciation of 2-syllable words. Sound System :
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. Initial blends
2.1.1 Pronounce 2-syllable words. 1.7 “gk”
Theme : 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. 1.8 “gr”
World of Self 3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds :
a. Initial blends
b. Initial digraphs Grammar :
c. Initial silent consonants -Conjunctions (and, or)
Suggested d. Final digraphs
Topic : e. Long and short vowels
My Family f. Diphthongs Vocabulary :
And I 3.2.1 Recognise complete words. father, sister, brother,
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. mother, grandmother,
3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words. grandfather, aunt,
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering uncle, male, female.
comprehension questions.
3.8.2 Read and give details about people in the story.
3.8.3 Read and talk about the actions of people in a story heard or Moral Values :
read. Respect
4.1.2 Copy phrases and sentences in clear, legible print. Love for oneself and
4.8.1 Write for a purpose - e.g. making a list others.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with little guidance.
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( Week 7 - 9 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position – Sound System :
b. Initial digraphs. Initial digraphs :
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. 2.1 “sh”
Theme : 2.4.4 Retell stories heard before. 2.2 “ch”
World of Self 2.7.1 Exchange greetings.
2.7.2 Introduce oneself. Grammar :
3.1.5 Read aloud words with - (b) Initial digraphs. Subject-Verb
3.4.2 Read aloud pronouncing correctly sentences in signs, Agreement
Suggested notices, lists, labels and simple texts.
Topic : 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture
My Friends clues. Vocabulary :
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories by remember, came,
answering comprehension questions. return, meet, friend,
3.8.2 Read and give details about people in the story. telephone, book,
3.8.3 Read and talk about the actions of people in a story heard or reading, speak.
read.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures. Moral Values :
4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts. Respect.
4.8.3 Write simple descriptions with guidance. Love for oneself and
others.

(Week 10 - 12) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat – (e) Long and short vowels. Sound System :
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Vowels – 4.2 “ea”
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. 4.3 “I”
Theme : 1.5.4 Listen to simple descriptions and recall details by
World of Self answering simple ‘wh’ questions. Grammar :
2.2.3 Ask ‘wh’ questions to find out more information. Positive Statement
2.4.4 Retell stories heard before.
3.1.2 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds - Vocabulary :
Suggested (e) Long and short vowels. shop, milk, bread,
Topic : 3.1.5 Read aloud words with the letters listed. bookshop, groceries,
What 3.2.1 Recognise complete words. park, field, kites,
Happened 3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. home.
Today 3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering Moral Values :
comprehension questions. Respect.
3.8.2 Read and give details about the people in a story heard or Care for others.
read.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print.
4.4.3 Complete simple descriptions with missing words.

(Week 13 - 15) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position – Sound System :
diphthongs. Diphthongs – 5.2 “ow”
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
Theme : 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions.
World of 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
Stories 2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation. Grammar :
2.7.4 Give simple instructions. Sentence Types :
3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds - Simple Sentences
(f) diphthongs.
Suggested 3.1.5 Read aloud words with - (f) diphthongs.
Topic : 3.2.1 Recognise complete words.
Parents Need 3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. Vocabulary :
Our Help 3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words. market, customers,
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering housework, washing,
comprehension questions. watering, sweeping.
3.8.2 Read and give details about people in the stories.
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(Week 13 - 15) 3.8.3 Read and talk about the actions of people in a story heard or Moral Values :
- Continued read. Love for family.
from previous 3.8.4 Tell why a person in a story is good or bad.
page. 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.8.3 Write simple descriptions with little or no guidance.

(Week 16 -18) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position - Sound System :
(a) Initial blends. Initial Blends :
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. - 1.11 “st”
Theme : 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes, paying attention to 1.12 “sk”
World of pronunciation, stress and intonation correctly.
Knowledge 2.1.1 Pronounce 2-syllable words. Grammar :
2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation. Adjectives of colours,
2.3.2 Give short replies when naming object, plants, animals, etc. shape and size.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with - (a) Initial blends.
Suggested 3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories
Topic : expressively. Vocabulary :
I like flowers 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture small – big, asleep -
clues. awake, below - above,
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text & talk about them. bright - dark, quiet -
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering noisy, leaf, flower,
simple comprehension questions. seed, insect.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.3.3 Match words to other words. Moral Values :
4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions Love for the
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s). (With environment.
guidance given in the form of words and pictures).

(Week 19 -21) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position - Sound System :
(a) Initial blends. Initial Blends :
1.7.1 Listen to simple short stories, fairy tales and respond non- - 1.9 “pl”
Theme : verbally. 1.10 “pr”
World of 1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
Stories feelings about the story. Grammar :
2.4.2 Complete parts of a story heard before. Prepositions (of
2.4.4 Retell stories heard before. location and direction)
2.6.1 Give non-verbal response to the story heard or read.
Suggested 3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the - (a) Initial blends Vocabulary :
Topic : 3.1.5 Read aloud words with the initial blends. playing, sad, jumping,
Fairy Tales 3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering open, croaking, pity,
comprehension questions. magician.
3.8.2 Read and give details about people in the stories.
3.8.3 Read and talk about the actions of people in a story heard or
read. Moral Values :
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print. Self-confidence
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures. Politeness
4.3.3 Match words to other words.
4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.

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(Week 22 – 24) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat diphthongs. Sound System :

1.1.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. Diphthongs – 5.1 “ou”
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds.
Theme : 1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.
World of 2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words clearly.. Grammar :
Stories 2.2.3 Ask ‘wh’ questions to find out more information about Positive questions and
identity, size, shape and colour. responses
2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in the
story heard or read.
Suggested 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard or Vocabulary :
Topic : read. vegetables, fruits,
Fruits Are 3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following - diphthongs. durian, rambutan,
Good For Us 3.1.7 Compare words for similar and different sounds. cabbage, long beans,
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. banana, mangosteen,
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text and talk about it. grow, healthy,
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print. orchard.
4.3.2 Match words to pictures.
4.4.3 Complete simple descriptions with the missing words.
Moral Values :
Love for the
environment.

(Week 25 – 27) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat - (a) Initial blends. Sound System :
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. Initial blends -
1.5.3 Listen to simple stories and recall the names of people and 1.3 “cl”
Theme : animals. 1.4 “cr”
World of 2.1.2 Repeat exclamations with the correct intonation and stress.
Knowledge 2.2.1 Ask simple questions requiring Yes / No replies.
2.3.1 Responding with Yes / No replies.
3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds - Grammar :
(a) Initial blends. Articles (with singular
Suggested 3.1.4 Read aloud words with - (a) Initial blends. sounds) : a, an, the
Topic : 3.1.7 Compare words for similar and different sounds.
I Love My 3.2.2 Read and learn the meanings of 5 key words for each topic
Country taught.
3.3.3 Read and understand a simple paragraph. Vocabulary :
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. flag, parade, soldier,
3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words. gardener, policeman,
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering shopkeeper, marching,
comprehension questions. saluting.
3.8.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the
story.
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read. Moral Values :
4.1.1 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print : Love for country.
- small letters
- capital letters
- combination of small and capital letters
4.4.1 Complete missing letters in texts.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences by arranging words.

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(Week 28 - 30) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position - Sound System :
(c) Initial silent consonant. Initial silent consonants
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. 6.1 Silent “k”
Theme : 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. 6.2 Silent “h”
World of 2.1.2 Repeat exclamations with the correct intonation and stress.
Knowledge 2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story heard
or read. Grammar :
3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds - - Capital letters
Suggested (c) Initial silent sounds - Full Stop
Topic : 3.2.1 Recognise complete words. - Question mark
Pet Animals 3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases.
3.4.2 Read aloud pronouncing correctly sentences in simple texts.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words. Vocabulary :
3.7.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the dog, cat, field, tiger,
story. wolf, wild, tame,
3.8.1 Read and understand simple stories by answering chicken, goat, cow,
comprehension questions. horse, crocodile,
3.8.2 Read and talk about the actions of people and animals in a buffalo.
story heard or read.
4.3.2 Match words to pictures.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging words.
( 3 – 4 words in a sentence) Moral Values :
4.5.2 Construct simple by matching sentence parts. Love for animals.
4.8.4 Write simple descriptions with little or no guidance.

(Week 31 - 33) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position - Sound System :
(d ) Final digraphs. Final Digraphs
1.7.1 Listen to simple short stories, fairy tales and respond non- 3.1 “sh”
Theme : verbally. 3.2 “ch”
World of 1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
Stories feelings about the story.
2.2.3 Ask ‘wh’ questions to find out more information about
identity, size, shape and colour. Grammar :
2.4.2 Complete parts of a story heard before. Simple Present Tense
Suggested 2.5.3 Name the good & bad characters & talk a little about them.
Topic : 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard or
Fairy Tales read.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with (d) Final digraphs. Vocabulary :
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture young, old, stuck,
clues. peacock, laugh, share,
 3.6.1 Read and recognise words in word chains and other word kind, golden, king.
games.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories by
answering comprehension questions.
3.8.3 Read and give details about the people and animals in the Moral Values :
story. Self-confidence
3.8.4 Read and talk about the actions of people and animals in a Courageous
story heard or read.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.5.3 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.

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(Week 34 - 36) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position - Sound System :
(a ) Initial blends. Initial blends
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy children’s songs and rhymes. 1.5 “fl”
Theme : 2.4.1 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes by going in 1.6 “fr”
World of with words and phrases.
Knowledge 2.4.2 Complete parts of a story heard before.
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gestures. Grammar :
Suggested 3.1.2 Master the letters of the alphabet and rearrange words Pronouns
Topic : according to the second letter.
Animals In 3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
The Wild 3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words.
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text and talk about Vocabulary :
them. butterfly, fish, horse,
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering frog, land, water,
simple comprehension questions. mouse, eagles, beak,
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print. claws
4.1.1 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print :
- small letters
- capital letters
- combination of small and capital letters Moral Values :
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging words. Love for animals and
the environment.

(Week 37 - 38) 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. Sound System :
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes, paying attention to Long Vowels -
pronunciation, stress and intonation correctly. 4.4 “ee”
Theme : 1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy children’s songs and rhymes.
World of 2.4.2 Complete parts of a story heard before.
Stories 2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gestures. Grammar :
2.6.1 Give non-verbal response to the story heard or read. Negative Statement
Suggested 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard or
Topic : read.
Fairy Tales 3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively. Vocabulary :
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture garden, house, castle,
clues. thumb, fan, flowers,
3.6.1 Read and recognise words in word chains or other word trees, television, bed,
games. grass, children.
 3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories by
answering comprehension questions. Moral Values :
3.8.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in the Friendliness
story. Love for oneself
3.8.3 Read and talk about the actions of people in a story heard or
read.
4.2.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.
4.5.2 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at the
picture.

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(Week 39 - 41) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat vowels in their medial position – Sound System :
( e ) long and short vowels. Long and short vowels
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds 4.1 “oo /u:”
Theme : 1.3.2 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers. Scope : 11 – 15 4.2 “oo”
World of 1.3.3 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers. Scope : 16 – 20.
Knowledge 2.3.3 Give replies pertaining to numbers 11 – 15.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc. Grammar :
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story heard The Simple Past Tense
Suggested or read.
Topic : 2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard or
Farm Animals read.
Are Useful 3.1.3 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds - Vocabulary :
(e) long and short vowels. farm, calf, butter
3.2.1 Recognise complete words. cheese, eggs, milk,
3.2.3 Recognise and read aloud cardinal numbers 11 – 15 in rabbit, duck, meat
numeral and word forms.
3.2.4 Recognise and read aloud
- the numbers 16 – 20
-numbers in tens up to 20 in its numeral and word forms. Moral Values :
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases. Love for animals.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. Kindness
3.6.3 Recognise and make small words from big words.
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text and talk about
them.
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering
simple comprehension questions.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print.
4.2.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.
4.5.2 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at the
picture.
4.5.3 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.