WEEK/

DATE

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEM
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL USE
INFORMAIONAL
USE

1-2

GETTING TO
KNOW YOU

4 JAN
15 JAN

THEME :
PEOPLE
AND VALUES

3- 4
18 JAN
29 JAN

MALAYSIAN
TAPESTRY
THEME :
PEOPLE
AND VALUES

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions
1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles

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2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
---2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(e)
Expanding notes and
outlines
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information
FIRST MONTHLY TEST ( 2 FEB 6 FEB 2009 )

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND EDUCATIONA
SYSTE
L EMPHASIS
M
Tenses :
Simple present.
simple present
continuous,
Simple past,
present perfect.

Vowels :
//
and /e/

Express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

Adjectives :
Order before
nouns

Conson
ant
/l/

Express
oneself
accurately.
Analyse
information.

Reported speech

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DATE

5-6
1 FEB
12 FEB

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEME
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

SCALE THE
HEIGHTS
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(e)
Expanding notes and
outlines
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

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Poem:
In The Midst of
Hardship
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones own
words the poem
heard and read
- INTRODUCTION
- LITERARY
DEVICES

Metaphor

Simile

Personaficati
on
Identifying
message/theme

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND
SYSTEM

Passive voice
Nouns as
adjectives

Vowels :
// and /e/
Consonants
// and //

EDUCA
TIONAL
EMPHA
SIS

Express
oneself
accurate
ly.
Analyse
informati
on

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INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
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7-8

THE S-FILES

16 FEB
25 FEB

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

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SHORT STORY:
QWERTYUIOP
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones own
words the story read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a story
such as characters
and setting.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND
SYSTEM

Tenses :
Simple past,
past perfect.
Phrasal verbs

Vowels :
/i:/ and /I/

EDUCA
TIONAL
EMPHA
SIS

Express
oneself
accurate
ly.
Analyse
informati
on

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9 -10
1 MAR
12 MAR

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEM
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

NATURES
GIFT: MY
HOMELAND
THEME :
ENVIRONME
NT

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and articles
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles

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AESTHETIC USE

SHORT STORY:
QWERTYUIOP
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones own
words the poem read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a poem
such as symbols and
images/imagery.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Word power :
Suffix : -ician
Sentence
structures:
Simple, compound
and complex

Words with the /I/

sound

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

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2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

WEEK/
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TOPIC/THEM
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E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

11

DO WE NEED
DAMS

22 MAR
26 MAR

THEME :
ENVIRONME
NT

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions
1.3(a)
Making enquiries and
ordering goods and
services.
1.3(b)
Making complaints and
responding to

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as
advertisements
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters to
express
unsatisfaction

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POEM:
HE HAD SUCH
QUIET EYES
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones own
words the POEM
read
3.1(b)
Recognizing
elements in a poem
such as persona and
point of view.
3.1
Explaining the

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND
SYSTEM

Adverbs to
show degree
Adjective +
prepositions

Say words with

the /gl/ or /pl/
sound

EDUCA
TIONAL
EMPHA
SIS

Express
oneself
accurate
ly.
Analyse
informati
on

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complaints

WEEK/
DATE

12
29 MAR
1 APR

2.3(e)
Expanding notes and
outlines

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E
INTERPERSONAL
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USE
USE

ALL
CREATURES
GREAT AND
SMALL
THEME :
ENVIRONME
NT AND

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and

message the writer is

trying to convey.

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Drama:
Gulp and Gasp
3.1(a)
Understanding and
telling in ones own
words the story read
3.1(b)
Recognizing

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Word power :
Substituting one
word for many
Logical connectos

Words with /a:/

and /
/
sound

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy

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VALUES

1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

WEEK/
DATE

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEM
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

13 - 14

PEOPLE AND

1.1(b)
Taking part in

2.1(a)
Listening to

elements in a story
such as characters
and plot of the story.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

LANGUAGE FOR
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Drama:

se
inform
ation

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Prepositions of

Words with

EDUC
ATIO
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ASIS

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VALUES

conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters and
articles
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

5 APR

16 APR

THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

WEEK/
DATE

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEM
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

Gulp and Gasp

3.1(b)
Recognising elements
such as the storyline
and events(in
sequence).
3.1(c)
Explaining the message
the writer is trying to
convey.

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direction
spr/ and / skr/
Active and
passive voice

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

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20 APR

23 APR

WEEK/
DATE

PROFILE OF
PRODUCTS
THEME :
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOG
Y

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.3(a)
Writing reports
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

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TOPIC/THEM
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LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

Short story:
The Fruit Cake
Special
3.1 (a)
Understanding and
telling in one owns
words the story read.
3.1(b)
Recognising
elements such as the
storyline and events
(in sequence).

LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

Revision

Words with

Reported and
directed speech

/ and / kl /

The use of the

comma, semicolon and colon

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

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26 APR
6 MAY

WEEK/
DATE

22 -23

MALAYSIAN
INDUSTRIES
THEME :
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOG
Y

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to
information
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as reports
and a talk
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.3(a)
Writing reports
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEM
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
E
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

SAY YES
TO HEALTHY

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and

2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation

Short story:
The Fruit Cake
Special
3.1 (a)
Understanding and
telling in one owns
words the story read.
3.1(b)
Recognising
elements such as the
storyline and events
(in sequence).

LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

Revision:
The Poems.

Adjectives which
function as nouns

Words with the /b/

or / f / sound

Modals
Idiomatic
expressions

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

Make
decisi
ons,
expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Words with
Word power :

Expre

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2 JULY

LIVING, SAY
NO TO
ADDICTION
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
SOCIAL
ISSUES

WEEK/
DATE

discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing letters of
complaint
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

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USE
USE

3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

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Prefix: bi -

/g/ and / t /

Punctuation

sound

Gerunds

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

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ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

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5 JULY

9 JULY

MENTAL
HEALTH
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
SOCIAL
ISSUES

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements, solving
problems and making
decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article of
process
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

Revision:
Short Stories and
Drama
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing elements in
a story such as
characters and plot of
the story.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

Words with
Word power:
words used to
categorize things

/u:/ and /
sound

Collective nouns
Subject-verb
agreement

THIRD MONTHLY TEST ( 10 AUG 14 AUG 2009 )

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE CONTENT

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

WEEK/
DATE

25
12 JULY

16 JULY

TOPIC/THEME

OF DOWNS
AND DYLEXIA
THEME :
PEOPLE AND
VALUES

LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
USE

LANGUAGE FOR
INFORMAIONAL
USE

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems and
making decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

Revision:
Short Stories
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing elements in
a story such as
characters and plot of
the story.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

GRAMMAR

SOUND SYSTEM

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Words with
PREPOSITIONS:
Among, between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb
agreement

/ and /

sound

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

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26
19 JULY

23 JULY

LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS
TOPIC/THEME
LANGUAGE FOR
LANGUAGE FOR
INTERPERSONAL
INFORMAIONAL
USE
USE

THE
INTERNET:
USES AND
ABUSES
THEME :
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems and
making decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)
Getting the meaning
in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information

LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

Revision:
Poems
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing elements in
a poem.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Words with
PREPOSITIONS:
Among, between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb
agreement

/ and /

sound

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

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INFORMAIONAL
USE
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PEACE
27
26 JULY

30 JULY

THEME :
VALUES

1.1(b)
Taking part in
conversation and
discussion
1.1(d)
Exchanging ideas,
information and
opinions on topic of
interest
1.2(b)
Discussing plans and
arrangements,
solving problems and
making decisions

2.1(a)
Listening to a
conversation
2.1(c)
Reading materials in
print such as an
article
2.2(a)
Skimming and
Scanning
2.2(b)
Extracting main ideas
and details
2.2(d)

LANGUAGE FOR
AESTHETIC USE

Revision:
Drama/Role Play
3.1(b)
Understanding and
analyzing elements in
a story such as
characters and plot of
the story.
3.1(c)
Explaining the
message the writer is
trying to convey.

LANGUAGE CONTENT
GRAMMAR
SOUND SYSTEM

EDUC
ATIO
NAL
EMPH
ASIS

Words with
PREPOSITIONS:
Among, between
ADJECTIVE +
PREPOSITION
COMBINATIONS
Subject-verb
agreement

/ and /

sound

Expre
ss
onesel
f
accur
ately.
Analy
se
inform
ation

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Getting the meaning

in context
2.2(f)
Drawing conclusions
2.3(a)
Writing an article
2.3(g)
Summarizing
information