Listening and Speaking-Material Adaptation

Topic: Step Up(Year 6)

Tan Wei Shean
Sim Poh Lin
Authentic material

Reasons:
Bullying is a social
issue.

It always happens in
school.

Theme: World of
Friends
Non –authentic material
http://www.swl.k12.oh.us/Bullying.aspx
Content Standard Learning Standard

1.1 By the end of the 6-year primary 1.1.2 Able to listen to and respond
schooling, pupils will be able to pronounce confidently to a given stimulus by using
words and speak confidently with the correct appropriate words, phrases and expressions
stress, rhythm and intonation. with the correct stress and intonation

1.2 By the end of the 6-year primary 1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
schooling, pupils will be able to listen and conversations:
respond appropriately in formal and informal (a) make suggestions
situations for a variety purposes. (b) respond to suggestions

1.2.4
Able to participate in conversations with
peers
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
a) listen and respond to the text correctly.
b) know the vocabulary: bullying, threaten and counsellor.
c) question and answer by filling in the blanks based on the scenario
given by the teacher.
d) give suggestions on how to solve the problem based on the situation
given.
Adaptation version
Listen to the conversation between Sam and the school counsellor
Sam: Good morning, teacher.

Counsellor: Good morning. Come in. How can I help you?

Sam: I would like to report a bully.

Counsellor: Sit down, please. What is your name and which class are you from?

Sam: I am Sam Eugene from 6 Bestari

Counsellor: Are you being bullied or do you someone who is being bullied?
 Adaptation version
Sam: Some boys from the neighbourhood bully me recently, teacher.

Counsellor: What did they do you?

Sam: They threatened me and ask for money. If I don’t give them money, they will continue
to bully me.

Counsellor: How often does this happen?

Sam: Every evening. They bully me while I waiting for my parents at the bus stop.

Counsellor: Don’t worry, Sam. I ‘ll look into the matter. May I have your parents’ contact
number?

Sam: You can call my father, Mr Brian at 012-1478529

 Adaptation version
Counsellor: Okay, Sam. I’m proud of you for stepping up. You ‘re a brave boy.

Sam: Thank you, teacher.

Counsellor: You’re welcome.

Activities-fill in the form
Activities-Discussion among peers
1. What is Sam’s feelings when he goes to see the counsellor?
2. Why does he go to see the counsellor?
3. What will happen if Sam does not report the bully case?
4. What advice would you give to Sam if you are a counsellor?
Technique used
1) Deletion
-to suit the learning objectives, the purpose is not to write an essay.
2) Modification
-material is changed so the learning takes place.
-why: writing a long essay is not an objective
-another way to expose them to create the awareness about this issue.
3)Simplification
-rewriting whole section
--simpler language, sentences to suit the learner’s context.