SCHEME OF WORK SMKCC ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 5 2020

LANGUAGE CONTENT 21st CENTURY EXERCISE

MONTH/ THEME / TOPIC / CONTRACT
SPECIFICATIONS (GRAMMAR & SOUND LEARNING
WEEK/DATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
SYSTEM) STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W

SW: 10S, PW: 1 EX

TG: 8Q, IT: 10Q, RC: 5 Q
JANUARY PEOPLE : You and Your Personality (Chapter 1) Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
 Talking about one’s 3. Adjectives - Communication
1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by feelings and discussing ii. Adjectives that - Collaboration
WEEK 1 c. talking about self, family and friends, interests, personality types (S) show qualities
(2-3) past events, feelings, personal experiences and  Asking and expressing iv. Comparison of THE i-Think
understanding when others talk about opinions about someone adjectives MAPS
themselves. (L/S) - Circle Map
d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on  Reading extracts and 4. Verbs - Bubble Map
WEEK 2 topics of interest. scanning for details (R) iii. Tenses – present,
( 6-10 )  Writing acrostic past, continuous, THE LEARNING
2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by poems(W) perfect STRATEGIES
c. reading materials in print such as articles. Level 2 - Collaborative
 Participating in a B. Sound System Learning
2.2 Process information by conversation and 1.0 Consonants
a. skimming and scanning for specific information presenting one’s views i. ‘ff’ / f / as in ‘snuff’
and ideas; (L/S) ii. ‘ll’ / l / as in ‘gull’
b. extracting main ideas and details;  Identifying main ideas
(R) C. VOCABULARY
2.3 Present information to different audiences by  Summarizing relevant  Idiomatic Expressions
a. writing descriptions; points (R/W)  Building Word Clusters
g. summarizing information; Level 3
i. using appropriate format, conventions, and E. Dictionary Skills
 Making inferences (R)
grammar when presenting the information
 Writing descriptions of a
person (W)
3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 1
a. understanding and telling in one’s own words  Reading a poem aloud;
the story read Choral reading (R)
b. recognizing elements in a poem/story such as Level 2
persona/characters and setting.  Identifying the rhyme
e. reciting poems with feeling and expression. scheme in prescribed
poems (R) - - P1: 20Q
Poem :‘WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO LULU’ by  Picking out the idea from
Charles Causley each stanza. (S)
 Synopsis Level 3
• Literal & Figurative Meaning  Talking about the themes
• Setting and messages (S)
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21st CENTURY EXERCISE

THEME / TOPIC / LANGUAGE CONTENT CONTRACT
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & SOUND
STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SYSTEM)

SM: 1EX, DW: SPEECH ( SPM 2015)

JANUARY PEOPLE : Unsung Heroes (Chapter 2) Level 1
 Talking about someone A. Grammatical Items THE i-Think
WEEK 3 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by who has inspired you 3. Adjectives MAPS
( 13 - 17 ) d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on  Taking part in iv. Comparison of - Circle Map
topics of interest. discussions adjectives - Bubble Map
CNY Holidays  Listening to a song:
(23/1 – 29/1) 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by noting important details 4. Present Perfect Tense THE LEARNING
a. listening to spoken texts; (L) STRATEGIES
c. reading materials in print such as articles.  Reading a narrative : B. Sound System - Project-Based
scanning for details (R) 1.0 Consonants Learning
2.2 Process information by Level 2 i. ‘bb’ / b / as in ‘bubble’
a. skimming and scanning for specific information  Identifying main ideas ii. ‘gg’ /g / as in
and ideas; (R) ‘struggle’
WEEK 4 b. extracting main ideas and details;  Understanding meaning iii. ‘tt’ /t/ as in ‘battle’
( 20 - 22) f. drawing conclusions. from context (R)
C. VOCABULARY
 Summarizing :
2.3 Present information to different audiences by Expanding notes (R/W)  Building Word Clusters
a. writing descriptions;
 Understanding setting of
g. summarizing information; E. Dictionary Skills
a story
i. using appropriate format, conventions, and
grammar when presenting the information.

Week 3
3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 3
WEEK 5 c. explaining the message the writer is trying to  Discussing the theme and
( 30 - 31 ) convey and discussing how this relates to one’ message of stories and
life poems.(S)
 Giving one’s opinion of
Poem :‘WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO LULU’ by the poem or story. (S)
Charles Causley  Understanding the - - P1: SPM 2 sets
• Metaphor figurative language of the
• Simile text. (W)
• Personification
• Identifying message/theme/MV
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EXERCISE
21st CENTURY
THEME / TOPIC / LANGUAGE CONTENT CONTRACT
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & SOUND
STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SYSTEM)
Week 4 & 5 Level 1
3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by  Reading a poem aloud;
a. understanding and telling in one’s own words Choral reading (R)
the story read  Matching meanings to
b. recognizing elements in a poem/story such as expressions used in
persona/characters and setting. poems
e. reciting poems with feeling and expression. Level 2 - - P2: 20Q
 Identifying the rhyme
Poem : ‘A POISON TREE’ by William Blake scheme in prescribed
•Synopsis poems (R)
•Literal & Figurative Meaning  Picking out the idea from
each stanza (S)
•Setting

20Q

20W

RC: 5Q

SW: ES-10QS, SW: 10S, PW: 1EX

FEBRUARY SOCIAL ISSUES : Youth Power (Chapter 3) Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
 Reading a passage (R) 5. Verbs -Critical Thinking
1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by  Presenting information in iii. Tenses – present,
WEEK 6 b. taking part in conversations & discussions; posters for a bulletin past, continuous, THE i-Think
(3-7 ) d. exchanging ideas, information and board (W) perfect MAPS
opinions on topics of interest. Level 2 c. Present - Bubble Map
* THAIPUSAM  Exchanging ideas about Continuous - Multi Flow Map
(8/2) 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by activities carried out by Tense
a. listening to spoken texts. youths (L/S) iv. Gerunds
 Identifying main ideas, THE LEARNING
2.2 Process information by understanding meaning B. Sound System STRATEGIES
b. extracting main ideas and details. from context (R) 1.0 Consonants - Collaborative
d. getting the explicit and implicit meaning  Summarizing : Selecting i. /θ/ as in ‘thin’ - Task-Based
of the text; relevant points, changing ii. /ð/ as in ‘then’
e. predicting outcomes. sentence structures (W)
C. Vocabulary
2.3 Present information to different audiences by  Words with more than
WEEK 7 a. writing letters; one meaning
( 10 - 14 ) g. summarizing information;  Prefix ‘mis...’, ‘inter…’
i. using appropriate format, conventions, &
grammar when presenting the information. E. Dictionary Skills
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EXERCISE
21st CENTURY
THEME / TOPIC / LANGUAGE CONTENT CONTRACT
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & SOUND
STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SYSTEM)

Poem : ‘A POISON TREE’ by William Blake Level 3

• Metaphor  Discussing the theme and
• Symbolism message of stories and
poems.(S)
• Identifying message/theme/moral value  Giving one’s opinion of - -
P2: SPM 2 sets
the poem or story. (S)
 Understanding the
figurative language of the
text. (W)

20Q, RCT: 1set

20W

IT: 1 set (SPM 2010), TG: 8Q

SW: ES-1EX, JS:1EX, CW: Reflective Essay
FEBRUARY ENVIRONMENT : It’s Raining Acid (Chapter 5) Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
 Taking part in a 8. Connectors -Critical Thinking
WEEK 8 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by discussion (L/S)
( 17 - 21 ) b. taking part in conversations and discussions.  Reading a narrative and B. Sound System THE i-Think
expository essay : 2.0 Vowels (long & short) MAPS
2.2 Process information by scanning for details, i. /uː/ as in ‘pool’ - Circle Map
a. skimming and scanning for specific following sequence of ii. /ʊ/ as in ‘pull’ - Bubble Map
information and ideas; ideas (R) iii. /i:/ as in ‘bean’ - Multi Flow Map
b. extracting main ideas and details;  Presenting information in iv. / I / as in ‘bin’
e. predicting outcomes; a flow chart (W) THE LEARNING
f. drawing conclusions. C. VOCABULARY STRATEGIES
WEEK 9 Level 2  Suffixes : ‘-cide’, ‘- - Task-Based
( 24 – 28 ) 2.3 Present information to different audiences by  Identifying main ideas, logy’
d. presenting information in non-linear understanding meaning
forms including charts; from context (R) E. Dictionary Skills
e. expanding notes and outlines;  Summarizing : Selecting
g. summarizing information. relevant points,
expanding notes (W)

Level 3
 Identifying cause &
effect, drawing
conclusions (L)
 Writing an essay :
expand information in a
flow chart (W)
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LANGUAGE CONTENT 21st CENTURY

THEME / TOPIC / EXERCISE
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS (GRAMMAR & SOUND LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTRACT
SYSTEM) STRATEGIES

3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 2

b. recognizing elements in a story such as  Describing the setting of
characters and setting; a story. (W)
 Narrating the sequence of
NOVEL : ‘Captain Nobody (Chapters 1-3) events. (S)
 Synopsis  Describing characters and N: CH1, CH2, CH3
- -
 Plot writing a paragraph or
 Setting two about them. (W)
 Characters  Making predictions as to
what might happen next.
(S)

MARCH
Smart Revision and Coaching [*Subject to change]
WEEK 10
(2 - 6)

MARCH
ASSESSMENT 1 / TEST 1 [*Subject to change]
WEEK 11
( 9 - 13 )

MID TERM BREAK

(14 – 22 March 2020 )

MARCH

WEEK 12
(23-27) Post Mortem/Consultation/Discussion [*Subject to change]
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EXERCISE
LANGUAGE 21st CENTURY CONTRACT
THEME / TOPIC /
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS CONTENT LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES
(GRAMMAR & SOUND STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SYSTEM)

20W
RC:10Q

SM: 1EX, DW: Article

15Q, RCT: 1 set
APRIL HEALTH: Smoking – The Silent Killer (Chapter 6) Level 1 Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
 Taking part in 5. Verbs -Critical Thinking
WEEK 13 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by discussions (L/S) iii. Tenses – present,
(30/3 – 3/4) b. taking part in conversations and discussions.  Reading a passage : past, continuous, THE i-Think
scanning for details (R) perfect MAPS
2.1 Process information by  Creating a questionnaire; e. Past Perfect - Circle Map
WEEK 14 a. skimming and scanning for specific presenting information in Tense - Bubble Map
( 6 - 10 ) information and ideas; a data form and pie chart - Multi Flow Map
b. extracting main ideas and details; (W) B. Sound System
d. getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the 2.0 Vowels (long & short)
text. i. / ɔː / as in ‘force’
Level 2 ii. / ɒ / as in ‘sob’ THE
 Comparing and LEARNING
2.2 Present information to different audiences by contrasting information 3.0 Diphthongs STRATEGIES
a. writing reports; obtained and deciding on i. / ʊə / as in ‘sure’ - Project-Based
d. presenting information in non-linear forms a choice (L/S) ii. / eə / as in ‘air’
including tables and charts;  Identifying main ideas,
g. summarizing information; understanding meaning C. VOCABULARY
i. using appropriate format, conventions, and from context (R)  Word Collocation
grammar when presenting the information.  Summarizing : selecting
relevant points, E. Dictionary Skills
expanding notes (W)

Level 3
 Making inferences (R)
Level 2
3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary work by
 Describing the setting of
b. recognizing elements in a story such as
a story.
characters and setting.
 Narrating the sequence P3: 20Q
NOVEL : DEAR MR KILMER by Anne Schraff of events.
(Chapters 4-5)  Describing characters - - N: CH4, CH5
 Synopsis and writing a paragraph
or two about them. (W)
 Plot
 Making predictions as to
 Setting
what might happen next.
 Characters
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EXERCISE
LANGUAGE
21st CENTURY CONTRACT
THEME / TOPIC / CONTENT
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & SOUND
STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SYSTEM)

15Q, RCT: 1 set

20W

IT: 10Q, RC: SPM 2010

SM: 1 EX, CW: Descriptive Writing

APRIL HEALTH, PEOPLE & SOCIAL ISSUES: Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
Self-Esteem (Chapter 7)  Talking about self-esteem 5. Verbs - Communication
and appearance (L/S) v. Special Finites or - Collaboration
WEEK 15 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by  Enquiring about one’s Modals – may, may
(13 - 17) c. talking about self, family and friends, interests, health (L/S) not, might, might THE i-Think
past events, feelings, personal experiences and  Reading journal entries : not. MAPS
understanding when others talk about scanning for details (R) -Circle Map
themselves.  Doing a health quiz (R) 6. Adverbs -Brace Map
Adverb of manner,
2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by Level 2 time THE
a. listening to spoken texts.  Listening to and LEARNING
sequence events (L) B. Sound System STRATEGIES
2.2 Process information by  Identifying main ideas 2.0 Vowels (long & short) - Collaborative
a. skimming and scanning for specific (R) i. / ɜː / as in ‘girth’ - Cooperative
information and ideas;  Understanding meaning ii. / ə / as in ‘dinner’
b. extracting main ideas and details; from context (R)
d. getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the 3.0 Diphthongs
 Summarizing writer’s
text. i. / aʊ / as in ‘dowdy’
feelings and emotions
WEEK 16 ii. / ɪə / as in ‘pier’
(R/W)
(20 - 24) 2.3 Present information to different audiences by
a. writing speeches; C. VOCABULARY
Level 3
g. summarizing information;  Synonyms
 Listening to and
i. using appropriate format, conventions, and
comparing information
grammar when presenting the information. E. Dictionary Skills
(L)
 Making inferences (R)

3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 2

c. explaining the message the writer is trying to  Discussing values
convey and discussing how this relates to one’ explored in the text. P3: SPM 2 sets
life;  Relating events, characters
NOVEL : DEAR MR KILMER by Anne Schraff and values to one’s life. N: CH6,CH7,CH8
(Chaptes 6-8)
 Moral Values / Themes
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LANGUAGE
21st CENTURY
THEME / TOPIC / CONTENT EXERCISE
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & SOUND CONTRACT
STRATEGIES
SYSTEM)

MAY

WEEK 17
( 27/4 – 1/5 ) Smart Revision and Coaching [*Subject to change]

WEEK 18
(4-8)

MAY

WEEK 19
( 11 - 15 ) MID YEAR EXAMINATION [*Subject to change]

WEEK 20
( 18 – 20 )

MID YEAR HOLIDAYS

(21/5 – 7/6)

JUNE

WEEK 21
( 8 - 12)

WEEK 22
( 15 -19 )
Post Mortem/Consultation/Discussion for Mid-Year Examination [*Subject to change]
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EXERCISE
LANGUAGE CONTENT 21st CENTURY CONTRACT
THEME / TOPIC /
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS (GRAMMAR & SOUND LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES
SYSTEM) STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W

20Q, RCT: 2 sets

20W
IT: SPM 2sets TG:8Q

SW:10 S, PW:1EX, DW: Informal Letter

JUNE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
Transport Tomorrow (Chapter 8)  Taking part in 5. Verbs -Critical Thinking
WEEK 23 discussions. Making iii. Tenses -Creativity
( 22 - 26 ) 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by enquiries after reading c. Present Continuous
b. taking part in conversations and discussions. advertisements (L/S) Tense THE i-Think
d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on  Listening to a news MAPS
topics of interest. bulletin : noting B. Sound System - Double-Bubble
important details (L) 4.0 Consonant Clusters Map
2.1 Process information by  Reading an expository i. ‘stl’ / sl / as in ‘bustle’
b. extracting main ideas and details; passage : scanning for ii. ‘tch’ / tʃ/ as in THE
d. getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the details (R) ‘watch’ LEARNING
Level 2 iii. ‘ckle’ /kl/ as in STRATEGIES
text.  Exchanging ideas on the ‘tickle’ - Collaborative
WEEK 24 forms of transportation - Project-Based
( 29/6 – 3/7 ) 2.2 Present information to different audiences by shown (L/S) C. VOCABULARY
a. writing descriptions;  Identifying main ideas,  Abbreviations
b. instructing, describing, narrating, explaining understanding meaning
and reporting orally; from context (R) E. Dictionary Skills
g. summarizing information;  Summarizing : revising
the four stages in
summary writing (W)
Level 3
 Giving opinions about
Making inferences (R)
 Writing a descriptive
essay : using information
from a mind map (W)

3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 2

c. explaining the message the writer is trying to  Relating events,
convey and discussing how this relates to one’s characters and values to
P4: 20Q
one’s life.
life. - -
N: CH9, CH10
NOVEL : DEAR MR KILMER by Anne Schraff
(Chapters 9-10)
 Moral Values / Themes
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LANGUAGE EXERCISE
21st CENTURY CONTRACT
THEME / TOPIC / CONTENT
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR &
STRATEGIES Gr Vb R W
SOUND SYSTEM)

20Q

20W

IT:SPM 2setsTG:SPM 2setsRC:SPM 10Q

SW:10S, PW:1EX, CW: Argumentative Essay (SPM 2000)

JULY ENVIRONMENT: What’s A Waste (Chapter 11) Level 1 A. Grammatical Items THE 4 Cs
 Taking part in a i. Adjectives with - Critical Thinking
2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by discussion prefixes ‘il-‘ and ‘bi-‘ - Creativity
WEEK 25 c. reading materials in print.  Making a journal entry
( 6-10 )  Listening to conversation B. Sound System THE i-Think
2.2 Process information by  Reading a transcript of a 4.0 Consonant Clusters MAPS
a. skimming and scanning for specific forum : scanning a for i. ‘gl’ / gl / as in - Circle Map
information and ideas; details ‘tingle’ - Bubble Map
WEEK 26 b. extracting main ideas and details;  Making a list, presenting ii. ‘pl’ / pl / as in - Multi Flow Map
( 13 - 17 ) d. getting the explicit and implicit meaning of the information in a poster ‘temple’
text. THE LEARNING
Level 2 C. Vocabulary STRATEGIES
WEEK 27 2.3 Present information to different audiences by  Identifying main ideas, - Verbs with the prefix - Cooperative
(20- 24) a. writing messages and letters; understand meaning in ‘re-‘ - Project-Based
g. summarizing information; context
i. using appropriate format, conventions, and  Understanding meaning E. Dictionary Skills
grammar when presenting the information. from context
 Summarizing: Selecting
relevant points

Level 3
 Making a decision based
on agreement of all
members of a group
 Making inferences
 Reading and writing on
figurative language
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LANGUAGE
21st CENTURY
THEME / TOPIC / CONTENT EXERCISE
WEEK SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES (GRAMMAR & CONTRACT
STRATEGIES
SOUND SYSTEM)

3.1 Listen to, read and respond to literary works by Level 2

b. recognizing elements in a story such as  Relating events,
characters and setting. characters and values to
c. explaining the message the writer is trying to one’s life. (W)
convey and discussing how this relates to  Understanding P4: SPM 2 sets
one’s life; events that occur in a
- -
d. understanding other people’s cultures, main character’s life N: SPM 1 set
traditions, customs, and beliefs. (R/W)

NOVEL : DEAR MR KILMER by Anne Schraff

 Moral Values / Themes
 Messages

SECOND MID TERM BREAK

25 JULY – 2 AUGUST

AUGUST

WEEK 28
SMART FOCUSED REVISION AND COACHING [*Subject to change]
(3 – 7 )
(Based on Item Analysis, Students’ Weaknesses and Needs)
WEEK 29
(10 – 14 )

AUGUST

WEEK 30 SPM TRIAL EXAMINATION [*Subject to change]

(17 - 21) (13 AUGUST – 24 AUGUST 2017)

WEEK 31
( 24 - 28 )
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SEPTEMBER

WEEK 32
(1 – 4 ) DISCUSSION OF TRIAL EXAM PAPER [*Subject to change]

WEEK 33
( 7 – 11 )

SEPTEMBER

WEEK 34
( 14 - 18 )

WEEK 35
( 21 – 25 )

OCTOBER

WEEK 36
SMART FOCUSED REVISION AND COACHING [*Subject to change]
( 28/9 – 2/10 )
(Based on Item Analysis, Students’ Weaknesses and Needs)
WEEK 37
( 5 - 9)

WEEK 38
( 12 - 16 )

WEEK 39
( 19 – 23 )

WEEK 40
( 26 - 30 )
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NOVEMBER SPM 2020 EXAMINATION

*Subject to change

YEAR END HOLIDAY

(21/11 – 1/1/2021)

* Explanation on the abbreviations for Practice Contract:

Reading Writing Literature Components

TG = Text Graphics SW = Sentence Writing P1 = What Has Happened to Lulu?
IT = Information Transfer PW= Paragraph Writing P2 = A Poison Tree
RC = Reading Comprehension EW= Essay Writing P3 = The Living Photograph
SM = Summary P4 = The Charge of the Light Brigade
N = Novel: Captain Nobody
Other abbreviations
W = Word Grammar
Q = Question RCT = Rational Cloze Text
S = Sentence
EX = Exercise
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Summary Chart of Exercise Contract

WEEK /
No GRAMMAR VOCABULARY READING WRITING LITERATURE
TOPIC
1 1&2 10 MCQs on 10 questions on choosing the Text/Graphic : Sentence Writing :
You and adjectives of quality correct meaning of the words 8 MC questions Make 10 sentences from the P1: What Has Happened
Your given vocabulary given to Lulu?
Personality 10 fill in the blanks questions Information Transfer : - 10 True and False
on present tense 5 questions on giving the 10 questions Paragraph Writing : questions
synonym of the words given Advanced class - 10 Open-ended questions
10 questions on rewriting the Reading Comprehension : – Write about ‘A person you
correct form of past tense 5 questions on giving the 5 open-ended questions admire’ in 5 paragraphs
verbs antonym of the words given Weak class
– Write about ‘A person you
admire’ in 2 paragraphs
2 3 ,4 & 5 10 MCQs on adjectives 10 questions on choosing the Reading Comprehension : Summary : P1: What Has Happened
Unsung correct meaning of the word 5 open-ended questions 1 exercise to Lulu?
Heroes 10 questions on replacing given - 2 sets of SPM questions
each verb in the brackets with Directed Writing: (10-mark questions)
correct present perfect tense Find 10 words from the word Speech (SPM 2015)
maze P2 : A Poison Tree
- 10 True and False
questions
- 10 Open ended questions

3 6&7 10 fill in the blanks questions 10 questions on choosing the Reading Comprehension : Sentence Writing :
Youth on verbs – tenses correct meaning of the words 5 open-ended questions Editing sentences – 10 P2 : A Poison Tree
Power given questions - 2 sets of SPM questions
10 questions – complete (10-mark questions)
sentences with suitable 5 questions on giving the Sentence Writing :
gerunds synonym of the words given Make 10 sentences from the
vocabulary given
5 questions on giving the
antonym of the words given Paragraph Writing :
Advanced class
– Write about helping your
neighbour in 4 paragraphs
Weak class
– Write about helping your
neighbour in 2 paragraphs
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4 8&9 10 MC questions on 10 questions on choosing the Information Transfer : Sentence Writing : Novel : Dear Mr Kilmer
It’s connectors correct meaning of the words 1 set – SPM 2010 - Editing sentences (using the Chapter 1
Raining given connectors) – 1 exercise Chapter 2
Acid 10 fill in the blanks with Text/Graphic : - Joining sentences (using the Chapter 3
correct connectors Find 10 words from the word 8 MCQs
maze connectors) – 1 exercise

Rational Cloze Text : Continuous Writing :

1 set of questions Reflective essay

5 13 & 14 15 complete the sentence 10 questions on matching the Reading Comprehension : Summary : P3: The Living
Smoking – questions on tenses correct meaning of the words 10 open-ended questions 1 exercise Photograph
The Silent given - 10 True and False
Killer Rational Cloze Text : Directed Writing : questions
1 set of questions 10 questions on completing Article - 10 Open-ended questions
the Bridge Map with the
antonyms given. Novel : Dear Mr Kilmer
Chapter 4
Chapter 5

6 15 & 16 15 MCQs 10 questions on matching the Information Transfer: Summary : P3 : The Living
Self - - 5 fill in the blank correct meaning of the words 10 questions 1 exercise Photograph
Esteem questions given - 2 sets of SPM questions
- 10 questions on Reading Comprehension: Continuous Writing: (10-mark questions)
replacing the correct 10 questions on filling the 1 set – SPM 2010 Descriptive essay
adverbs correct words in the blanks Novel: Dear Mr Kilmer
Chapter 6
Rational Cloze Text : Chapter 7
1 set of questions Chapter 8
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7 24 & 25 10 MCQs 10 questions on matching the Information Transfer : Sentence Writing : P4: The Charge of the
Transport correct meaning of the words 2 sets – SPM questions Construct 10 sentences from Light Brigade
Tomorrow 10 fill in the blank questions given the vocabulary given - 10 True and False
Text/Graphic : questions
Rational Cloze Text : 10 questions on circling the 8 MCQs Paragraph Writing : - 10 Open-ended questions
1 set of questions correct vocabulary in the Advanced class
word maze - Write about ‘My dream Novel : Dear Mr Kilmer
car’ in 4 paragraphs Chapter 9
Weak class Chapter 10
- Write about ‘My dream
car ’ in 2 paragraphs

Directed Writing :
Informal Letter

8 26 & 27 Rational Cloze Text : 10 questions on matching the Information Transfer : Sentence Writing : P4: The Charge of the
What’s A 2 sets of questions correct meaning of the words 2 sets – SPM questions Build 10 sentences from the Light Brigade
Waste given vocabulary given - 2 sets of SPM questions
Text/Graphic : (10-mark questions)
10 questions on filling the 2 sets – SPM questions Paragraph Writing :
correct words. Advanced class Novel : Dear Mr Kilmer
- Write about ‘Pollution’ in - 1 set of SPM questions
Reading Comprehension : 4 paragraphs
10 open-ended questions Weak class
- Write about ‘Pollution ’ in
2 paragraphs

Continuous Writing :
Argumentative essay
(SPM 2000)
SCHEME OF WORK SMKCC ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 5 2020

Examples of vocabulary from the Form 5 text book based on the THEMES
*Please refer to the Curriculum Specifications for more words outlined for form 5 syllabus

PEOPLE: YOU AND YOUR PERSONALITY

accurate dependable Good panicked simple
action orientated detailed good listener patient single-minded
active determination group oriented peacemaker soft demeanour
adaptable diligent happy-go-lucky perfectionist soft-spoken
adventurous disciplined hardworking persistent spontaneous
ambitious dislike change Homely pessimist strong principles
amiable dry humour Honest popular strong willed
analytical effort hopeful practical successful
arrogant energetic hot-tempered precise sympathetic
artistic enjoy challenges humble predictable take charge
bold enjoy instruction initiative problem-solver take risk
calm enjoy popularity inquisitive productive talented
cheerful enjoy routine inspirational purposeful, goal-driven thoughtful
childless enthusiastic interesting quiet tolerant
PEOPLE : UNSUNG HEROES
took by surprise refused Posted ruse defence
resistance retreat rumbling fearlessness launched
faced valiantly overwhelmed spurred engaged
bombarded overcome ammunition captured crowning
stunned surrender entrusted tortured promoted
significant excelled Task invaders family man
unable represent attempted wounded sneak attack
outnumbered amiss Assault combat approaching
SOCIAL ISSUES : YOUTH POWER
knowledge portion healthy outlets diverse dynamic
barriers youth Boundless needs goals
challenge nation implemented role model aspirations
engaging leaders of tomorrow Inculcate peers vandalizing
drug addiction surveys Instil skip school public property
abandoned numerous to mould apparently delinquent peers
habits victim patriotic play truant gangsterism
noticed social ills citizens loafing around appeal
refused teenagers innovative cater
ENVIRONMENT : IT’S RAINING ACID
absorbed cutting down Harm primarily consumption
accumulate damaged health risk reactions contribute
acid rain deposited increased recycle corrosion
acidity direct dependent industrial process reduce fish-rearing
SCHEME OF WORK SMKCC ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORM 5 2020

air pollution domino effect limestone respiratory problems food supplements

aquatic organisms effects man-made smelting global warming
caused emissions moisture smoky open burning
strange smells toxins pollution stained glass pollutants
HEALTH : SMOKING – THE SILENT KILLER
aware of worth a try third world countries bypass vendors
steps taken patches at an alarming rate bistro potential smokers
discourage smoking tablets aggressive ploy to educate
life span to light up heavily influenced to curb toxic substances
effect recommend subtler peer pressure banned
severe releases advocates browsing through ingenious
cigarettes inhabits strongly criticized flyers detrimental
unfiltered urge to entice children quit have taken measures
directly into lungs lung cancer
HEALTH, PEOPLE & SOCIAL ISSUES : SELF -ESTEEM
self-esteem heartburn preoccupied eating disorder eating disorder
illness disastrous prevailed tiredness tiredness
eating habits devoured stammered rapid heartbeat rapid heartbeat
body weight calories nervousness well-balanced meals well-balanced meals
overeating all skin and bone welling up healthy lifestyle healthy lifestyle
skip meals enrolled nutritious breakfast recover undergo
lose weight health rehabilitation centre physical activities outraged outdoor activities
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : TRANSPORT TOMORROW
transportation headroom viable refuel ordinary owner
newcomer legroom traffic congestion top speed emitted
eco-friendly car least-congested route efficient use debut single-seater
ENVIRONMENT : WHAT’S A WASTE
unhygienic disposal of rubbish prohibited area reduce discard accumulate
lack of bins contaminate reuse incinerators recycle
lack of space heavy metal useable thing medical waste waste bins
rubbish dumps dioxins infect clinical waste