TEACHING ORGANISER

Chapter 4

Be Wise, Think Twice

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Name of Teacher(s):
Form Duration(weeks) Grammar Item(s)

4.1.1 Identify and use nouns appropriately

2 weeks according to context
(iii) countable nouns
(iv) uncountable nouns

Domain (s) Theme Topic

1. Educational
Consumerism & Financial Awareness Be Wise, Think Twice

EXPECTATIONS
(questions/statements to be answered while and after lessons-similar to objectives)

1. Do you ask yourself specific questions before buying something?

2. What would smart consumers do to get value for their money

TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

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 1. Cooperative Learning

2. Pupil -Centred

3. Project-based Learning

CROSS-CURRICULAR ELEMENTS

1. Financial Education

2. Global sustainability

3. Values

Listening and Speaking Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

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1.2 Listen to, engage and interpret meaningful conversations

1.4 Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures

Learning Standard(s):

1.2.2 Listen to text of different genres and classify the grammar items and vocabulary

1.4.1 Express feelings and give simple descriptions of personal experiences orally

Activity(ies):

- Listen and complete the given dialogue.

- Role-play

- Use given prompts to ask and answer questions.

- Pair-work discussion

Formative Assessment:

- Oral presentation in the classroom.

Resources:

- Notes on how to be a smart consumer.

Reflection:

Reading Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

2.2 Apply a range of strategies to comprehend texts related to everyday livin

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2.3 Analyse and evaluate various texts

Learning Standard(s):

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by (i) identifying main ideas in given texts

2.2.2 Locate and organise information by: (i) using graphic organisers

2.3.1 Read various texts and retrieve information by: (i) skimming and scanning

Activity(ies):

- Read a given text and underline unfamiliar words.

- Fill in the given table with appropriate expression found in text.

- Match phrasal verbs to their meanings.

- Identify main ideas.

- List ways on how to be a smart consumer.

Formative Assessment:

- Comprehension questions exercise.

Resources: Read on how to be a smart consumer.

Reflection

Writing Duration: 1.5 hours

Content Standard(s):

3.1 Apply appropriate writing skills and strategies

3.2 Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic and functional purposes

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Learning Standard(s):

3.1.2 Organise and write ideas in a paragraph:

(ii) captions for illustrations, posters and cartoons.

3.1.3 Apply pre-writing strategies:

(i) brainstorming (mind-maps, bubble maps, etc.)

3.2.2 Write for creative and personal expressions:

(iii) posters and slogans
Activity(ies):

Brainstorm for captions.

- Write captions on how to refrain from impulse buying.

- Design creative posters with effective caption.

- Design an advertisement. Then, promote your product to the class.

Formative Assessment:

- Teacher guided discussion or checking of pupils’ works.

Resources: Read on ways to create effective poster

Reflection

Grammar Duration: 1 hour

Content Standard(s):

4.1 Identify and use language structures appropriately according to context

Learning Standard(s):

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4.1.1 Identify and use nouns appropriately according to context
(iii) countable nouns
(iv) uncountable nouns

Activity(ies): - List countable and uncountable nouns in a tree map based on a text given.

-Complete sentences with ‘a,’ ‘an’ or ‘some.’

Formative Assessment: - Teacher guided discussion or checking of pupils’ works.

Resources: - Notes on countable and uncountable nouns.

Reflection:

ACTION-ORIENTED TASK(S)
(These action-oriented tasks ensure that all the four language skills and the Grammar elements
Duration: 3hours
taught are integrated to emulate real-life situations. These tasks and experiences will be the bridging that helps students to overcome
challenges in real life which require them to communicate in English.)
Content Standard(s):

1.1 Listen to and use correct pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation patterns to communicate

1.4 Speak intelligibly, eloquently and appropriately for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures

Learning Standard(s):

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1.1.2 Speak with correct intonation, stress and sentence rhythm

1.4.1 Express feelings and give simple descriptions of personal experiences orally

Activity(ies):

- Group-work discussion.

- Determine on ‘Which Phone Will You Buy?’

Assessment:

- Oral presentation in the classroom.

Resources:

- Textbook page 49

Reflection

Literature in Action Duration: 3 hours

Content Standard(s):

5.1 Engage and respond to a variety of literary texts to express understanding of the broader world of ideas and concepts

5.2 Use a wide range of literary texts to convey views for different purposes and audiences, and relate them to real life
situations

Learning Standard(s):

5.1.2 Read and understand various literary works

5.1.3 Share personal responses of issues related to literary works and develop new ideas or solve problems

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5.2.4 Share personal responses to literary works through performances

Activity(ies):

- Read and understand graphic novel “The Merchant of Venice”.

- Discussing issues in the graphic novel.

- Refer to guidelines given and perform a play.

- Read the graphic novel “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.”

Formative Assessment: - Perform a play.

Resources: - Textbook

-Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww1cYz3FOjc

Reflection: