RANCANGAN TAHUNAN BAHASA INGGERIS TINGKATAN 4 2012

THEME/ TOPIC Theme 1: Environment Saving Every Drop LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR 1. Language forms & functions SOUND SYSTEM 1.0 Consonants / w/ /v/ VOCABULARY Refer to word list

WEEK 17 4 Jan 17 Feb 12

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends & keep friendship by a. taking part in conversations & discussions. 1.3 Obtain goods & services by b. making complaints & responding to complaints. 2.3 Present information by : e. expanding notes & outlines. f. composing, revising, editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions.

DOMAIN 1.0 Interpersonal

SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 3 v. Making a complaint about services in writing. vi. Respond to a complaint in writing.

ACTIVITIES

2.0 Informational

Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

Recalling past experiences on water shortage by completing a mind map. Exchanging ideas. Journal writing. Role playing Learning the format of a formal letter. Completing a letter of complaint. Responding to a complaint. Problem solving

Caring For The Environment

Students should be able to: 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentaries.

2.0 Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. Levels 2 & 3 vi. Arranging the information into a structure.

GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect & simple past tenses

Processing text read by:

Listening to a forum. Completing a graphic organizer. Having a discussion based on short texts. Find meanings of words. Identifying main ideas and supporting details.

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES b. reading materials in print such as reports and articles.

DOMAIN

SPECIFICATIONS Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas.

LANGUAGE CONTENT SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

ACTIVITIES

Environment: (Summary)

Students should be able to: 2.3 Present information by g. summarizing information. h. reading aloud written materials such as reports clearly & fluently.

2.0 Informational

Process text read by Level 2 v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the main ideas. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

Writing a summary.

Further activities: Futures studies: e.g. Forecast what may happen to Malacca in ten years time if the water is polluted. Timed writing / report writing Suggested topic: - How my family saved water during the dry season.

Literature: Poem 1 In the midst of hardship

Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.

3.0 Aesthetic

Level 1 i. Reciting poems with feelings and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm. Level 2 ix. Talking about how events, characters and the poem remind one of events in real life. Level 3 xi. Talking about the message the poet is trying to put across in his/her poem. xiii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text.

Talking about disasters and difficulties in life. Reading the poem aloud. Relating the situation in the poem to real life. Identify emotions related to the poem. Completing worksheet(s) e.g. Treasure hunt, Word explosion Composing a poem.

3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by

Level 3 vi. Composing simple poems.

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES c. composing simple poems.

DOMAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

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Theme 2 : Health Checking Up On Health

Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by a. taking part in conversations and discussions. 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the Internet. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. drawing conclusions.

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1 ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.

GRAMMAR The Present Perfect Tense The Simple Past Tense SOUND SYSTEM Stress on foursyllable words VOCABULARY Refer to word list

2.0 Informational

Processing text read by: Level 1 Scanning for details. Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas. Level 3 xiv. Drawing conclusions.

Answering questions based on pictures. Listening to a conversation. Listening for specific information and ticking the correct answer. Listening for specific information to complete a flow chart. Reading for details, making inferences, moving beyond the text. Using a thesaurus.

Healthy Living Students should be able to: 2.3. Present information by b. explaining. c. composing, revising and editing drafts; and checking

2.0 Informational

Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

GRAMMAR Prepositions of time Prepositions of association

Completing a quiz. Role playing. Discussing a meal plan. Writing an essay. Further activity : e.g. Futures Studies Skills

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.

DOMAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES e.g. To forecast what may happen if we do not take care of our health (in 20 years time).

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THEME/ TOPIC Literature: Poem 2 He had such quiet eyes

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. d. understanding other peoples cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by b. retelling the poem and presenting it in another genre.

DOMAIN 3.0 Aesthetic

SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 i. Reciting poems with feelings and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm. ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

Describing / completing
pictures.

Reading the poem (chain

reading) and describing the mood. Vocabulary games e.g. unscrambling words, bingo, Rewriting the poem in other forms e.g. prose, haiku Discussing criteria for future spouse. Completing worksheet(s).

Level 3 iv. Writing the poem in another genre.

WEEK 14 - 18 9 Apr 11 May 12

THEME/ TOPIC Theme 3 : People Knowing Me Knowing You

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by a.taking part in conversations and discussions. d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by a. carrying out a variety of language functions. b. discussing plans and arrangements in solving problems & making decisions. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming & scanning for specific information & ideas.

DOMAIN 1.0 Interpersonal

SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR Language forms and functions SOUND SYSTEM Vowel sounds /i/ /i:/ VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills

ACTIVITIES

Writing & talking about

wedding customs. decision making.

wedding customs & rituals.

Comparing & contrasting Problem solving and Reading a variety of texts. Scanning for details by
ticking true or false statements. Finding meaning of words using contextual clues.

Level 2 vi. Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group. vii. Read topics of current interest and exchange ideas.

2.0 Informational

Processing texts read by Level 1 ii. Skimming for gist. iii. Scanning for details. vi. Using the dictionary to find the meanings of words.

Looking Up Lifestyles

1.1 Make friends and keep friendships by c. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by a. carrying out a variety of language functions.

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1 i. Sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties. Level 1 i. Disagreeing politely. ii. Offering advice. iii. Expressing concern. iv. Persuading someone to do something.

GRAMMAR Subject-verb agreement Adjectives and nouns SOUND SYSTEM Words from foreign languages

Completing a conversation. Role play using cue cards. Listening & completing a
table. Writing a composition whether the use if the mobile phone should be restricted.

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES

DOMAIN 2.0 Informational

SPECIFICATIONS Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

2.3 Present information by b. explaining. f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. Literature: Short Story 1 Qwertyuiop Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Dramatizing texts and role-playing characters. 19 - 20 14 May 25 May 12 3.0 Aesthetic Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events. i. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. ii. Making predictions as to what might have happen next in the story. Level 3 x. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 1 ii. Role-playing characters.

Replying to Auntie Agony letter. Describing pictures of setting. Matching difficult vocabulary with meanings. Answering questions about plot based on pictures. Completing character grid. Identifying themes and moral values. Answering follow-up questions.

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION

MID-YEAR HOLIDAYS (2 May 10 June 2012)

WEEK 21 11 Jun 15 Jun 11 22 -26 18 Jun 20 Jul 12

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES

DOMAIN

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LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

Discussion of Mid-Year Examination Papers Theme 4 : Science & Technology Going HighTech Students should be able to: 2.1 Obtain information for different purposes by a. listening to spoken texts. c. reading materials in print. 2.2. Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. b. extracting main ideas and details. d. presenting information in nonlinear forms. Moving Ahead 1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by b. talking about personal experiences. 2.3 Present information to different audiences by a. writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, and, reports. i. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information. 1.0 Informational 1.0 Interpersonal 2.0 Informational Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Listening to and understanding a variety of texts. ii. Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts. GRAMMAR Passive construction Logical connectors Sequence connectors SOUND SYSTEM Consonant clusters /sl/ /kl/ VOCABULARY The prefix pre

Identifying pictures that

Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams.

have incorporated science & technology. Reading short texts and transferring information onto a chart. Answering questions on short texts. Listening & completing a table. Listening & picking out specific words. Reading an article & transferring information onto a flow chart. Scanning for information. Preparing a graphic organizer.

Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences.

2.0 Informational

Level 2 iv. Expanding notes and outlines. Level 3 viii. Applying process writing skills.

GRAMMAR Prepositions of direction Prepositions of purpose SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /s/ /zem/ /sp/

Sharing experiences. Completing a table. Writing an article /a letter

of complaint / summary / a descriptive composition. Role playing buying a product.

Literature: 22 26 Short Story -

3.0 Aesthetic

Predicting plot of the

WEEK 18 June 20 Jul 12

THEME/ TOPIC The Fruitcake Special

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by a. understanding and telling in ones own words the story heard and read, giving ones opinion of the text. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Dramatizing texts and role-playing characters.

DOMAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES story. Tell the plot of the story with the help of pictures. Rearranging sequence of events. Quoting texts in order to describe characters. Decoding messages on themes and moral values. Charade Quiz Forum Career opportunities for women Comprehension questions Debate Preparing brochure

Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events. iii. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. Level 3 iv. Talking about the theme in a story. Level 1 ii. Role-playing characters.

WEEK 27 - 30 23 July 17 Aug 12

THEME/ TOPIC Theme 5 : Values Deciding On Dams

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 1.3 Make friends and keep friendships by a.taking part in conversations and discussions. d. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information. b. Extracting main ideas and details. f. Drawing conclusions.

DOMAIN 1.0 Interpersonal

SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others, sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties. ii. Responding to questions politely by giving the required information.

LANGUAGE CONTENT GRAMMAR Gerunds Gerunds after prepositions Infinitives SOUND SYSTEM Homophones VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills dams.

ACTIVITIES

Sharing information on Reading & matching

opinions.

Listening to a dialogue &

2.0 Informational

Processing texts listened to by Level 1 ii. Noting important details. Level 2 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting down key words & phrases. Processing texts read by Level 1 ii. Skimming for gist and stating what the text is about. iii. Scanning for details. Level 2 vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple text. Level 1 iii. Relating personal experiences.

answering true or false questions. Matching expressions with their meanings. Completing a graphic organizer. Reading for details and making inferences.

Loving Our Country

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by d. exchanging ideas, information & opinions on topics of interest. 2.3 Present information by e. expanding notes & outlines.

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 2 iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

GRAMMAR The Past Perfect Tense Adverbs of degree thoroughly, completely, nearly SOUND SYSTEM Sentence stress in statements & questions VOCABULARY Antonyms

Talking about patriotism. Agreeing or disagreeing with opinions. Initiating & keeping a discussion going. Writing a descriptive essay/ summary / ones opinion

f. composing, revising

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar. i. using appropriate format, conventions & grammar when presenting information.

DOMAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

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Theme 6 : Social Issues Reaching Out

Students should be able to: 1.2 Take part in social interaction by b. making decisions . 2.1 Obtain information by a.reading materials in print. 2.2 Process information by a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas. f. drawing conclusions.

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

Level 2 vi. Making a decision regarding an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group. Levels 1, 2 & 3 i. Reading silently and aloud. Processing texts listened to by: Level. 1 ii. Noting important details. Level 2 iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting down key words & phrases. Processing texts read by Level 1 iii. Scanning for details. Level 3 xiv. Drawing conclusions

GRAMMAR The simple past tense SOUND SYSTEM Sentence stress and intonation VOCABULARY Refer to word list Dictionary skills

Sharing & recording past

experiences.

Listening & ticking the

correct answers.

Listening & sequencing the

order of statements.

Reading for details, making

inferences, moving beyond the text. Designing a machine that will help to improve the quality of life of the aged / disabled.

Facing Teenage Blues

1.0 Interpersonal 1.1 Make friends & keep friendships by b. talking about personal experiences. 1.2 Take part in social interaction by d. solving problems.

Level 2 iii. Relating personal experiences. Level 1 ii. Offering advice. Level 3 viii. Suggest ways to solve a problem.

Sharing experiences on
GRAMMAR Punctuation colon, hyphen, brackets Revision Present perfect and simple past tenses problems.

Relating experiences &

completing a table. non-linear texts.

Reading & interpreting Giving advice to teenagers.

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES

DOMAIN 2.0 Informational

SPECIFICATIONS Levels 1, 2 & 3 ii. Reading silently & aloud with understanding. Level 2 ix. Reading & interpreting nonlinear texts. Level 1 i. Converting information into tables, graphs & diagrams. Level 1 iii. Retelling the story in ones own words. Level 2 iv. Narrating sequence of events v. Describing characters and writing simple descriptions. Level 3 x. Talking about the theme in a story.

LANGUAGE CONTENT SOUND SYSTEM Consonant sounds /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

ACTIVITIES

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Literature: Drama Gulp and Gasp

2.1 Obtain information by c. reading materials in print e.g. reports. 2.2 Process information by d. presenting information in nonlinear forms. Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting. c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to ones life. 3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by a. Composing simple poems.

3.0 Aesthetic

Level 3 vi. Composing simple poems.

Pre and While Reading: Warm ups Predicting story. Telling the plot of the story with the help of pictures. Rearranging sequence of events. Identifying major plot points of a story. Identifying changes in the characters personality. Completing worksheet(s) to identify themes and moral values. Word maze Writing a poem based on the story.

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THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES Students should be able to: 3.1 Listen to, read, view and respond to literary works by a. understanding and telling in ones own words the drama heard and read, giving ones opinion of the text.

DOMAIN 3.0 Aesthetic

SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary. Level 2 vii. Talking about values in the drama and whether they are meaningful to ones life. Level 3 xi. Talking about the message the dramatist is trying to put across in his/her drama and writing a simple paragraph on it. xii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text.

LANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES Post reading Deciding on a cast for drama. Composing song. TV news reporting. Crossword Puzzle. Relating the situation in the poem to real life. Correcting errors in sentences. Answering comprehension questions.

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End-of-Year Examination

Discussion of End-of-Year Examination Papers

END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAYS (10 Nov 2012 1 Jan 2013)

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