english sow form 4 2013 edited

KOLEJ TUNKU KURSHIAHBANDAR ENSTEK71760 SEREMBANNEGERI SEMBILAN

ENGLISH SCHEME OF WORKFORM 4

2013

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ENGLISH SCHEME OF WORKFORM 4

2013

WEEK THEME LEARNING OUTCOMES DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONSLANGUAGE CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

1 – 2

2.1.2013 –

11.1.2013

People Social Issues

Literature:Poem 1-

In the Midst of Hardship

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.

Students should be able to:3.1 Listen to, read, view

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational

3.0Aesthetic

Level 1i. Talking about oneself to others,

sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

Level 2vi. 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.

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

Level 1i. Reciting poems with feelings

and expressions and with the correct pronunciation,

GRAMMARLanguage forms and functions

SOUND SYSTEMVowel sounds/i/ /i:/

VOCABULARY Refer to word

list Dictionary skills

Writing & talking about diary writing and online journal

Comparing & contrasting diary writing and online journal

Problem solving and decision making.

Reading a variety of texts. Keep a journal of daily

experiences Scanning for details by

ticking true or false statements.

Finding meaning of words using contextual clues.

Talking about disasters and difficulties in life.

Reading the poem aloud.

2


ACTIVITIES

3-4

14.1.2013 –

25.1.2013

People

and respond to literary works by

e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.

3.2 Express themselves creatively and imaginatively by

c. composing simple poems.

Students should be able to:1.1 Make friends & keep friendship by a. taking part in

conversations & discussions.

1.3 exchanging ideas and opinions on friendship

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.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational

intonation, stress and rhythm.

Level 2ix. Talking about how events,

characters and the poem remind one of events in real life.

Level 3xi. 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.

Level 3vi. Composing simple poems.

Level 1iii. Relating personal experiences.

Level 3 v. Making a narrative essay

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

GRAMMAR

1. Language forms & functions

SOUND SYSTEM

1.0 Consonants /w/ /v/


list

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.

Discussion on social customs of Malaysia ethnic group

Exchanging ideas. Group presentation on

social customs of Malaysia ethnic group

Role playing Narrative essay on social

customs of Malaysia ethnic group; write an article providing tips, advice and instructions : apply process writing skills

Problem solving

3


ACTIVITIES

5 - 6

28.1.2013

8 .2.2013

Literature:Poem 1-

In the Midst of Hardship

Environment



e. reciting poems with feeling and expression.


c. composing simple poems.

Students should be able to:1.2 Take part in social

interaction byb. making decisions .

2.1 Obtain information by

a.reading materials in print.


a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.

3.0Aesthetic

1.0Interpersonal

2.0Informational


and expressions and with the correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm.

Level 2ix. Talking about how events,

characters and the poem remind one of events in real life.


poet is trying to put across in his/her poem.

xiii. Understanding some of the figurative language of the text.


Level 2vi. Making a decision regarding

an action to be taken based on agreement of all members of a group.

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Reading silently and aloud.Processing texts listened to by:Level. 1ii. Noting important details.Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.Processing texts read byLevel 1

GRAMMARThe simple past tense

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress and intonation


list Dictionary skills

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.

Designing a machine that will help to improve the quality of life of the aged / disabled/ new inventions.

Persuade someone to do buy a product / the new invention

Present information in a cluster diagram

Read a magazine article : identify main ideas

Summarize: identify main ideas

Write a magazine article: expand notes and outline

Reading for details, making inferences, moving beyond the text.

4


ACTIVITIES

7 - 8

11.2.2013 –

22.3.2013

Literature:Poem 2 –

He Had Such Quiet Eyes

ValuePeople

f. drawing conclusions.



c. explaining the

message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.

d. understanding other people’s cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs.


b. retelling the poem and presenting it in another genre.

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

3.0Aesthetic

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0Informational

iii. Scanning for details.Level 3xiv. Drawing conclusions



ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

Level 3iv. Writing the poem in another

genre.

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

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

GRAMMARThe Present Perfect TenseThe Simple Past Tense

SOUND SYSTEMStress on four-syllable words

VOCABULARY

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).

Read an interview: identify details; understand context clues

Summarize: reduce the length of a text in a summary writing

Write an interview: apply process writing skills

Listen to an informal talk: note important details

Present information in a web diagram

5


ACTIVITIES

Literature:Poem 2 –

He Had Such Quiet Eyes

a. reading materials in print such as reports and articles and using other electronic media such as the Internet.


a. skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas.b. drawing conclusions.



c. explaining the


d. understanding other people’s cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs.


b. retelling the poem and presenting it in another genre.

3.0Aesthetic

Level 3xiv. Drawing conclusions.



ii. Finding out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

Level 3iv. Writing the poem in another

genre.

Refer to word list

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).

9 & 11 HealthSocial Issues

Students should be able to:

1.0Interpersonal

Level 1 i. Talking about oneself to others,

GRAMMARGerunds

Listen to an informal talk: note important details

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ACTIVITIES

25.2.2013 –

15.3.2013

1.3 Make friends and keep friendships by

a.taking part in conversations and discussions.



a. skimming and scanning for specific information.

b. Extracting main ideas and details.

f. Drawing conclusions.

2.0Informational

sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

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

Processing texts listened to byLevel 1ii. Noting important details.Level 2iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting

down key words & phrases.Processing texts read byLevel 1ii. Skimming for gist and stating

what the text is about.iii. Scanning for details.Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas in a

simple text.

Gerunds after prepositionsInfinitives

SOUND SYSTEMHomophones


listDictionary skills

Read a fact sheet about Down’s Syndrome: scan for details

Present information in a web diagram

Reading for details and making inferences.

Identify main ideas Summarise: linking

the main ideas Write a fact sheet on

a common illness: expand outline

Literature:Short Story

-Qwertyuiop



b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and setting.

c. explaining the


3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own words.

Level 2iv. 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 3x. Talking about the theme in a story.

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.

7


ACTIVITIES


a. Dramatizing texts and role-playing characters.

Level 1ii. Role-playing characters.

UPP1 ( 4.3.2013-8.3.2013)

12 & 13

18.3.2013 –

5.4.2013

Science & Technology

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 non-linear forms.

1.0Interpersonal

Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3ii. Listening to and

understanding a variety of texts.

ii. Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts.

Level 1ii. Converting information

into tables, graphs & diagrams.

GRAMMARPassive constructionLogical connectorsSequence connectors

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant

clusters/sl/ /kl/

VOCABULARY The prefix ‘pre’

Identifying pictures that have incorporated science & technology.

Make enquiries about a product, choose a product and order a product

Write an informal talk : expand notes

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.


–


3.0Aesthetic

Level 1ii. Retelling the story in

one’s own

Replying to Auntie Agony letter.

Describing pictures of

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ACTIVITIES

Qwertyuiop and respond to literary works by


ii. explaining

the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.



words.

Level 2ii. Narrating sequence of

events.iii. Describing characters and


iv. Making predictions as to what might have happen next in the story.



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.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ( 23.3.2013-31.3.2013)

14 - 158.4.201

3 –

19.4.2013

ValuePeople


c. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest.


a. carrying out a variety of language functions.

1.0 Interpersonal

Level 1i. Sharing information about each other that is of interest to both parties.

Level 1i. Disagreeing politely.ii. Offering advice.iii. Expressing concern.iv. Persuading someone to do something.

GRAMMARSubject-verb agreementAdjectives and nouns

SOUND SYSTEMWords from foreign languages

Completing a conversation. Role play in showing acts of

kindness Listening & completing a

table. Write a simple

narrative: apply process writing skills

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ACTIVITIES

2.3 Present information by

b. explaining.f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

2.0 Informational

Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.


-The

FruitcakeSpecial



a. understanding and telling in one’s own words the story heard and read, giving one’s opinion of the text.

c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this



3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in one’s own

words.Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of events.v. Describing characters and


Level 3vi. Talking about the theme in a story.


Predicting plot of the 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

16 - 17

22.4.2013 –

3.5.2013

Social Issues Students should be able to:2.1 Obtain information

for different purposes bya. listening to spoken texts such as talks,

2.0Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Listening to and understanding a

variety of texts.

Levels 2 & 3vi. Arranging the information into a

GRAMMARPunctuation – colon, hyphen, bracketsRevision – Present perfect & simple past tenses

Listening to a forum. Exchange ideas on how

society can help the elderly. Design a card and write a

letter to express concern and to comfort

Write an informal letter

1


ACTIVITIES

speeches and viewing television documentaries.

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

Students should be able to:2.3 Present information by

g. summarizing information.

h. reading aloud written materials such as reports clearly & fluently.

2.0Informational

structure.

Processing text read by:Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas.

Process text read byLevel 2v. Summarizing and paraphrasing

the main ideas.

Level 3viii. Applying process writing skills.

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

expressing concern: apply process writing skills

Find meanings of words. Identifying main ideas

and supporting details. Writing a summary.


-The

FruitcakeSpecial



a. understanding and telling in one’s own words the story heard and read, giving one’s opinion of the text.

c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this



3.0Aesthetic

Level 1iii. Retelling the story in

one’s own words.iv.

Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of events.vii. Describing characters and


Level 3viii.Talking about the theme in a story.


Predicting plot of the 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

1


ACTIVITIES

18-19MID YEAR EXAMINATION(6.5.2013 – 24.5.2013)

20 MID YEAR HOLIDAY(25.5.2013 – 9.6.2013)

21 DISCUSSION OF MID YEAR EXAMINATION(10.6.2013-14.6.2013)

22 – 23

17.6.2013 –

28.6.2013

Social Issues 1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byb. talking about personal experiences.1.2 Take part in social interaction by

d. solving problems.

2.1 Obtain information byc. reading materials in

print e.g. reports.2.2 Process information

byd. presenting information in non-linear forms.

1.0Interpersonal

2.0 Informational


Level 1ii. Offering advice.Level 3viii. Suggest ways to solve a

problem.

Levels 1, 2 & 3ii. Reading silently & aloud with

understanding.Level 2ix. Reading & interpreting non-

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

GRAMMARPunctuation – colon, hyphen, bracketsRevision – Present perfect and simple past tenses

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/

Sharing experiences on problems.

Relating experiences & completing a table.

Reading & interpreting non-linear texts.

Give feedback about a service

Make a complaint about a service: respond to a complaint

Literature:Drama -Gulp and

Gasp



b. recognizing elements in a story such as characters and

3.0Aesthetic


Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of eventsix. Describing characters and


Pre and While Reading: Warm ups Predicting story. Telling the plot of the

story with the help of pictures.

Rearranging sequence of events.

1


ACTIVITIES

setting. c. explaining the


3.2 Express themselves

creatively and imaginatively by

a. Composing simple poems.



a. understanding and telling in one’s own words the drama heard and read, giving one’s opinion of the text.



Level 1ii. Finding out the meaning of

unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the dictionary.

Level 2vii. Talking about values in the

drama and whether they are meaningful to one’s life.


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.

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.

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.

UPP2(1.7.2013-5.7.2013)

25 - 26

8.7.2013 –

19.7.2013

EnvironmentScience &

Technology

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byb. talking about personal experiences.

2.3 Present information to different audiences by

a. writing recounts,

1.0 Informational

2.0Informational


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

GRAMMARPrepositions of directionPrepositions of purpose

SOUND SYSTEMConsonant sounds/s/ /zem/ /sp/

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

of complaint / summary / a descriptive composition.

Make recommendations and suggest ways to solve a problem on water conservations

1


ACTIVITIES

descriptions, explanations, and, reports.

i. using appropriate format, conventions and grammar when presenting information.

Write a brochure for a water campaign: apply process writing skills


Gasp




c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.




3.0Aesthetic


Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of eventsx. Describing characters and













the story.

27 - 28

22.7.2013 –

2.8.2013

Science &

Technology

Students should be able to:2.3. Present information

by b. explaining. c. composing, revising and editing drafts; and checking

2.0 Informational


GRAMMARPrepositions of timePrepositions of association

Completing a quiz. Role playing on interview

session / talk show / forum / etc.

Discussing on the importance of science and technology presently.

Write a report:

1


ACTIVITIES

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

present reports with the aid of graphs from interviews ; apply process

writing skills


Gasp




c. explaining the message the writer is trying to convey and discussing how this relates to one’s life.




3.0Aesthetic


Level 2iv. Narrating sequence of eventsxi. Describing characters and













the story.

29 & 31

5.8.2013 – 23.8.2013

EnvironmentPeople

1.1 Make friends & keep friendships byd. exchanging ideas, information & opinions on topics of interest.

2.3 Present information

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0


Level 2

GRAMMARThe Past Perfect TenseAdverbs of degree –thoroughly, completely, nearly

Listen to a conversation: state what the text is about; note important details

Read a regular column in the newspaper: scan for details

1


ACTIVITIES

bye. expanding notes & outlines.f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

i. using appropriate format, conventions & grammar when presenting information.

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

SOUND SYSTEMSentence stress in statements & questions

VOCABULARYAntonyms

Agreeing or disagreeing with opinions.

Initiating & keeping a discussion going.

Writing – a descriptive essay/ summary / one’s opinion


Gasp






3.0Aesthetic







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.





questions.

30 SECOND MID TERM BREAK(7.8.2013-18.8.2013)

32 – 33 ValuesPeople

Students should be able to:

2.0Informational

Levels 1, 2 & 3i. Listening to and understanding a

GRAMMARConjunctions –

Listening and completing charts

1


ACTIVITIES

26.8.2013 –

6.9.2013

2.1 Obtain information for different purposes bya. listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television documentaries.

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

Students should be able to:2.3 Present information by

g. summarizing information.

h. reading aloud written materials such as reports clearly & fluently.

2.0Informational

variety of texts.

Levels 2 & 3vi. Arranging the information into a

structure.

Processing text read by:Level 2vii. Identifying main ideas.

Process text read byLevel 2v. Summarizing and paraphrasing

the main ideas.


‘either…or’, ‘neither…nor’Conjunctions – ‘although’, ‘however’

SOUND SYSTEMContractions ‘d and ‘mSilent ‘g’ /n/, Silent ‘l’ /m/,/lm/, /r/ sounds

VOCABULARYSynonyms

Stating true or false statements

Answering true or false statements

Make a complaint about service and respond to a complaint

Write a regular column for a newspaper: apply process writing


Gasp






3.0Aesthetic







dramatist is trying to put across in his/her drama and writing a





questions.

1


ACTIVITIES

simple paragraph on it.xii. Understanding some of the

figurative language of the text.

34 – 35

9.9.2013 –

20.9.2013

ValuesPeople




b. carrying out a variety of language functions.


c. explaining.f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

1.0 Interpersonal

2.0 Informational



Level 3 viii. Apply process writing skills.

GRAMMARTypes of sentences: Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences

SOUND SYSTEMWords from foreign languages

Completing a conversation. Exchanging ideas

( example; how sports promote international peace and harmony, etc)

Roles play using cue cards. Listening & completing a

table. Writing a composition –

description

36 – 3723.9.20

13- 4.10.20

13

Science & Technology

1 Make friends and keep friendships by

e. exchanging ideas, information and opinions on topics of interest.


c. carrying out a variety of language functions.

2.0 Informational



Level 3

GRAMMARAdverbHas & Had

Dictionary and Thesaurus skills.

Draw conclusionsWrite a descriptive account: apply process writing skills ( example Our World in the Future,etc)

1


ACTIVITIES


d. explaining.f. composing, revising & editing drafts; & checking accuracy of spelling, punctuation & grammar.

viii. Apply process writing skills.

38 - 39 FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION(7.10.2013-30.10.2013)

40 DISCUSSION OF FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION PAPERS(4.11.2013-8.11.2013)

41SCHOOL HOLIDAY

(16.11.2013-1.1.2013)

1

english sow form 4 2013 edited

Documents

process information

specific information

present information

literary works

quiet eyes students

exchanging ideas

reciting poems

skimming scanning