Kajian Tindakan KPD 3026

THE USAGE OF VERBSTHE USAGE OF VERBS--TOTO--BEBE

KAJIAN TINDAKAN BAHASA INGGERIS

SK . GUNONG SEMANGGOL, SIMPANG 4, 34400 SEMANGGOL PERAK

KPD 3026 - EL ID D20102040864

PENGAJARAN,TEKNOLOGI DAN PENTAKSIRAN 2

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost, the English Language Panel would like to thank the Headmaster of Sk. Gunong Semanggol , Tn Abdul Samad b. Harun and Senior Assistant (1) Pn Zamharirah bt Ahmad for giving the Assistant for giving me and English Panel the opportunity to carry out this Action. We would also like to thank all the English Language teachers who have contributed a lot of ideas towards this project. Finally, we would also like to thank all the teachers and pupils, especially the pupils of Year 2A, who have given their time and cooperation in order to make this project a success.

ACTION RESEARCH TITLE :

THE USAGE OF VERBS THE USAGE OF VERBS IS AND ARE IN YEAR 2A MELUR PREVIOUS TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY REFLECTION The usage of verbs - is and are not given emphasis during teaching and learning not given emphasis during teaching and learning activity. I feel by giving a clear explaination on activity.The usage in sentence drills through hits usage in sentence and sentence drills through substitution tables together with extensive substitution tables together with extensive written exercises, pupils will be able to construct written exercises, pupils will be able to construct sentences and meaningfully sentences In an initial survey conducted through a simple written exercise, it is very obvious that the pupils were not aware that the verb the pupils were not aware that the verb-to-be in with its subject in a sentence must agree with its subject in number. This aspect is rather new to the number pupils and quite complex and difficult to understand its usage. Therefore we have decided that the usage action research is focused on this grammatical item. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this action research are: - To enhance the usage of verbs to be is and are in Year 2A. - To instill a positive attitude towards the learning of English. - To make the learning of grammar fun and enjoyable and enjoyable.
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TARGET GROUP : Year 2 Melor A SUGGESTED ACTIONS - Grammar aspect should be given emphasis during English lessons - Expand the pupils opportunity to express their ideas in English FOCUS In an initial survey conducted through an initial survey conducted through a simple written exercise, it is very obvious that simple written exercise, pupils were not aware that the verbs to be in a sentence must agree with its subject in a number. This aspect is rather new to the pupils quite complex and difficult to understand it usage. Therefore we have decided that the action research is focused on this grammatical item.

METHODOLOGY The type of research which will be carried out is experimental. It will be done of pre--test, an interview and observation.test, -Place of research: The place where the research will be done in Year 2A class. -Research subject: The subjects are thirty two pupils weak in verbs --to--be is and are from class 2A. -Research instrumentsThe instruments are: a. Pre-test b. While-test c. Post-test

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Scope of survey: The scope of study is chosen mainly to enhance the understanding and usage of verbs to be is and are among this pupils.

Implementation Schedule: Type of data collection, The data is collected from the pupils monthly test and daily work. PRE--TEST - Pupils were given a worksheet containing twenty questions on fill in the blanks with is and are. - Teacher explained briefly on how to do the exercise. - Pupils were given twenty minutes on complete the exercise. The worksheets were collected and marked. - Teacher pointed out common errors pertaining to the usage of is and are.

The aim of this Pre-Test Teacher pointed out common errors pertaining to the usage of is and are : - was to identify the pupils : - proficiency in verbs towas to identify the pupils - proficiency in verbs is and are

INTERVIEW A simple interview was carried out to assess the pupils on :

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Attitude language. Questions like: Do you like English? How often do you speak English? Do you know when to use is and are?

*Are post to the pupils. Many of the answers given were negative. OBSERVATIONS Based on observation carried out, the following were noted. Some pupils have the habit of copying their friends work. Some pupils have the habit of copying their friends work . There were very shy to converse English because they were afraid of being laughed at by their friends..They need to be reminded to do their corrections..

ANALYSIS OF PRE-TEST From the analysis of errors based on the fill in the blanks exercise. It was obvious that the pupils were not aware that the verbs to be in a sentence must agree with its subject in number and person. As verbs to-be do not exists in Malay language so the pupils find it difficult to understand the usage.

ANALYSIS OF INTERVIEW Based on the interview, it was obvious that the pupils were weak in grammar. This could be syllabus which does not emphasize much on grammar. Furthermore, all the pupils here come from non English speaking background.. As far as English is concerned, it is not used at all at home or even in class during English period which only four times per week. On top of that, these pupils are from the below average groups.

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ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATION The attitude of pupils towards their studies show lack of enthusiasm. Most of them do not finish their homework. They usually do it at the last minute by copying. their friends work. The pupils also found it difficult to understand the instructions in English. So, is has to be translated into Malay version to make things easier for them. PLANNING STRATEGY Identifying the issue / problem: -The issue or problem is that the pupils in Year 2 Melor are weak in grammar particularly in their to be is and are. Data Collection: Based on the monthly test and daily work, the subject teacher discovered that there were only ten pupils who were very weak in their verbs to be is and are. Planning strategy Based on the initial findings of the survey,this action plan will focus mainly this action plan will focus on verbs to be :is and are. Prior to this, pupils have been given drills through substitution tables. This is done to ensure positive results during the implementation of the action plan. Implementation of Action Data Collection ( after the implementation of Action Plan )

Assessment : All the 10 pupils have shown a moderate improvement in their marks. This shows that if proper planning, personal attention and care are their marks, these pupils who are weaker compared to the whole class, can also excel in their studies.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN The following is a simple plan: Subject: English Language Year : 2 A ( Melor ) Time:: 60 minutes Topic: On the Farm ( Animals ) Verbs to be : is and are Thinking Skills: Comparing and Contrasting Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to :-1. 2. 3. Recognize the verb to be is and are Fill in the blanks with is or are correctly. Proof read their own work and carry out peer correction effectively.

On the Farm Animals Tools needed : Audio : speakers Visual Aids Audio : Laptop.Projector,LCD etc/ Visual Aids: wordcards,manila cards, flashcards cards, worksheets.etc

Set Induction -Teacher asks three pupils to come forward to read the riddle on their cards given. Step 1 -Teacher revises with pupils is and are.
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Step 2 -Teacher distributes worksheets with illustration on the farm Step 3 -Teacher instructs pupils to fill in the blanks by using is or are in each sentence. Step 4 -Pupils do the exercise on their worksheet.. Step 5 -Pupils proof read their work and carry out peer correction. Step 6 -A random, teacher asks each pair of pupils to read their answers aloud. Step 7 -Pupils paste the worksheet in their exercise book. Closure -The teacher is teaching: -He is watering the plants. -They are singing. The boys are playing football. They are flying kites. REFLECTION A pupil would be able to use the verbs to A use the verbs to be is and are correctly if teacher explains clearly and its usage in a sentence and if possible with illustrations or real objects showing singular or plural as the saying goes, seeing is believing, the teacher gives lots of drills and lots of written exercise on a regular basis as the

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saying goes,practice makes perfect. These activities will enhance their memory. But the key to improving proficiency in English is the efficient teaching of grammar. SUGGESTIONS All English Language teachers should emphasize more on grammar at all levels. Introductory Reading Conduct the 10 minutes Introductory Reading Session during the teaching and learning Session during the teaching and learning process in the class. Revise the syllabus where more emphasis will be given on grammar,just like the English Language Books CONCLUSION Pupils are able to use verbs is and are correctly in their speech and written work. They have shown newed interest in learning grammar.. They also enjoyed learning verb to-be through charades and games. Learning English through fun definitely helped them learn better and remember longer.. The pupils also did their while--test with satisfactory and most of them scored well in their post. Nevertheless, constant revision on grammar from time to time is a must especially for pupils studying in an urban area schools. A good teacher is the one who never gives his pupils the fish, but rather teaches them how to catch it.

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Pre-Test worksheet Name: ________________________ Date: ___________ Fill in the blanks with is or are 1.Puan Aminah ____________ a hardworking teacher 2.Christina _____________ my friend. 3.That boy ____________ Jason. 4.Hamid and Kamal _____________ neighbours. 5.My sisters room ______________always clean. 6.The butterflies ____________ beautiful. 7.You ____________very clever. 8.He ____________ a postman. 9.The rabbit ____________ clean and cute. 10.The girls ____________singing on the stage. 11.My parents _____________ teachers. 12.There _____________ many animals at the zoo. 13.The cat _____________sleeping under the car. 14.This _____________an orchid plant. 15.They ______________brothers and sisters. 16.Janets hair _____________longer than mine. 17.Hanif ___________a polite boy. 18.The birds ____________on the roof.

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19.The children _____________flying kites. 20.There ____________ a burger stall by the roadside.

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