MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET) SCHEME OF WORK: PRE- U1 2010

Term 1 : 10 May - 4 Jun 2010 (3 weeks)

Week Topics / Theme
Ice breaking

Learning Skill
Ice breaking / Familiarisation Activities Listening Speaking

Learning Outcomes

Activities

T. Aids
video CD worksheets

Reference

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ORIENTATION
Learners will be able to: recall information relay information ask for and give specific information speak confidently, fluently and effectively to communicate ideas write about oneself determine own proficiency in grammar Learners will be able to: understand information given in dictionary entries understand symbols used in dictionary use dictionary effectivey learn correct pronunciation of words using phonetic symbols take notes using mind maps design effective mind-maps for essay writing identify organisation of texts skim and scan texts understand the meaning of reference words write using correct grammar write using varied vocabulary and expressions Interview - take down notes Interview Introduce oneself Introduce a classmate Write a paragraph about self Answer MCQ

Writing Grammar Diagnostic test

20 - 21 Study Skills

Dictionary skills: How to Use the Dictionary Recognising: Headword Phonetic transcription Definition Example Phrasal verbs Note taking Mind-mapping How to design a mind-map Tips for effective mind-mapping Reading Types of reading Types of non-fiction text structures Understanding reference words Grammar Ordinary & Proper nouns Countable & Uncountable nouns Pronouns

dictionary Progressive Find similarities and differences worksheets English Book 1 List phrasal verbs for given verbs ICT (McGraw-Hill) and write their meanings Find meaning of idioms Practise pronunciation Tongue Twisters

Design mind-maps using information from linear texts

Read a variety of short texts Identify types of text structures Identify reference words and their meanings Identify the parts of speech in sentences Complete sentences

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Term 2: 21 Jun - 19 Nov. 2010 (21 weeks)

Week Topics / Theme Learning Skill
Listening Information transfer from text to graphic representation

Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to: transfer information into non-linear form interpret information based on stimuli provided speak confidently, fluently and effectively to communicate ideas and opinions extract key ideas select relevant details

Activities

T. Aids

Reference

22 - 25 News Documentary Conversations

Listen to complete charts, tables, audio CD Effective Text graphic organizers or sentences worksheets for MUET Repeated listening to confirm e-text (Ilmu Bakti) answers

Making Successful Presentations

Speaking Language for introduction Language for linking parts of the speech Observing Social Convention Reading Skimming and scanning

Making sentences using appropriate expressions Complete dialogues Practise dialogues with a partner Read a vareity of short texts True / False statements Answer MCQ Identify clues and meanings Identify meanings of words Cloze exercise State the meaning of words and the techniques used Answer MCQ Explain meaning of words Formation of words - nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs using prefixes and suffixes Progressive English Book 1 (McGraw-Hill)

Vocabulary Deducing meaning of unfamiliar words from context Techniques: synonyms an antonyms definitions explanation and examples background knowledge and experience general clues / logical deduction word formation - prefixes and suffixes Writing Basic sentence patterns Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence Expanding sentences Grammar Connectors Conjuctions

use various techniques to determine meaning through contextual clues recognise word formation and derivation

write using correct language write correct sentence structures write using varied vocabulary and expressions

Identify parts of sentences Classify sentence components Text completion Rewrite sentences Sentence construction Expand sentences

MUET Skills, Preparation and Practice (Federal Marshall Cavendish Education)

write using correct grammar Complete a table write using correct language Fill in the blanks write cohesively and coherently Complete sentences

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Week

Topics / Theme

Learning Skill
Listening Listening for main ideas Listening for specific information Speaking Language for introduction Language for linking parts of the speech Observing Social Convention Task fulfilment presenting relevant ideas providing adequate content showing mature treatment of topic Reading Understanding linear and non-linear texts Interpreting linear and non-linear texts Writing Interpreting information from linear and non-linear texts Using correct sentence structures Using appropriate markers and linking devices Comparing and contrasting Writing an article Grammar Articles Determiners Prepositions

Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to: recall information from stimuli select relevant detials extract key ideas speak confidently, fluently and effectively to communicate ideas and opinions observe appropriate social conventions

Activities
Listen to a variety of short texts Answer MCQ Repeated listening to confirm answers View MUET Speaking VCD Complete dialogues Practise dialogues with a partner Individual presentation

T. Aids

Reference

26 - 28 News Lectures

audio CD Effective Text worksheets for MUET e-text (Ilmu Bakti)

Making Successful Presentations

Charts, graphs and tables

Interpreting information from non-linear texts

Read a variety of short texts True / False statements Answer MCQ

Revenue of Shoe Conpanies

write correct spelling and mechanics write using correct language write for a specific purpose by drawing information from non-linear stimuli

Describe given data in sentences Write appropriate overviews Write analyses and syntheses based on data Write appropriate conclusions Write an article

write using correct grammar write correct sentence structures

Fill in the blanks Complete texts

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UJIAN SELARAS BERFOKUS 2

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Week

Topics / Theme

Learning Skill
Listening Listening for specific information Note-taking techniques

Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to: select relevant detials extract key ideas identify language function

Activities
Listen to a variety of short texts Listen to complete diagrams and sentences Repeated listening to confirm answers Rearrange statements in logical order Complete dialogues Practise dialogues with a partner MUET practice

T. Aids

Reference

30 - 32 Talks Lectures

audio CD Effective Text worksheets for MUET e-text (Ilmu Bakti)

Managing a Discussion

Tips for University Freshies

Influenza

Speaking Initiating Turn-taking Interrupting Concluding Asking for and giving opinion Expressing agreement and disagreement Responding appropriately Reading Identifying main ideas and supporting details Identifying topic sentences Understanding relationships: within a sentence (reference words) between sentences (text cohesion) Writing skills Interpreting information from linear and non-linear texts Writing a report Using correct sentence structures Using appropriate markers and linking devices Writing topic sentences Writing thesis statements Writing introductions Writing conclusions Grammar Tenses Subject-verb agreement Modals

speak using appropriate and correct language speak confidently, fluently and effectively to communicate ideas and opinions

Identify main ideas and supporting details identify topic sentences identify relationships within and between texts

Read a vareity of short texts Identify topic sentence and supporting details Rearrange sentences to form cohesive texts Idenity reference words and state their meanings Complete texts Write a report using information from non-linear and linear texts Identify topic sentence Construct appropriate thesis statements Write appropriate introductions for given topics Writing appropriate conclusions MUET Skills, Preparation and Practice (Federal Marshall Cavendish Education)

Snow Leopard Forensic Science

write for a specific purpose by drawing information from non-linear stimuli write cohesively and coherently write language appropriate for intended purpose and audience

write using correct grammar write correct sentence structures

Fill in the blanks Complete sentences Construct sentences

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Week
33 - 35

Topics / Theme
Talks Interviews

Learning Skill
Listening Recognising main ideas and supporting details Paraphrasing Techniques Summarising Techniques Making inferences Speaking Making suggestions and recommendations Stating and justifying points of view Giving reasons for action taken Seeking clarification Task fulfilment Managing a discussion Reading Deriving meaning of words, phrases, sentences from context Distinguishing facts from opinions Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant Writing Interpreting information from linear and non-linear texts Writing an article Using appropriate markers and linking devices Writing sugesstions and recommendations Writing a formal letter Grammar Adjectives Adverbs

Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to: select relevant detials extract key ideas restate infromation given

Activities

T. Aids

Reference

Listen to a variety of short texts audio CD Effective Text Paraphrase and summarise texts worksheets for MUET without changing the meaning e-text (Ilmu Bakti) Answer MCQ Repeated listening to confirm answers

Tuition Centres Massage Equipment

speak using appropriate and correct language speak to fulfil task within prescribed time

Practise dialogues with a partner Complete dialogues Give suitable suggestions and recommendations Ask for clarifications MUET Practice

Cod Liver Oil Miracle Vitamin C Garlic

extract key ideas match information derive meaning from context evaluate information given

Read a vareity of short texts Guess meaning of words Complete sentences Identify facts and opinions Identify relevant sentences Identify irrelevant sentences Write an article using information from non-linear and linear texts Write suitable recommendations Complete texts Expand given notes to write a formal letter

Fit for Life

write for a specific purpose by drawing information from non-linear stimuli write using correct language write cohesivey and coherently write language appropriate for intended purpose and audience

write using correct grammar write using varied vocabulary and expressions

Rewrite sentences Fill in the blanks Complete sentences

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Week
36 - 37

Topics / Theme
Conversations Documentaries

Learning Skill
Listening Making inferences Identifying speaker's attitude, roles and relationships Predicting Speaking Persuading Presenting an argument Cause-effect relationship Managing a discussion Task fulfilment

Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to: select relevant detials identify speakers' roles and relationships infer speakers' intention and attitude speak using appropriate and correct language speak to fulfil task within prescribed time

Activities
Listen to a variety of short texts Listen to complete a worksheet Repeated listening to confirm answers

T. Aids
audio CD worksheets e-text

Reference

Practise dialogues with a partner Complete dialogues Give suitable suggestions and recommendations Give reasons for action taken MUET practice Read a vareity of short texts True / False statements Answer MCQ Complete sentences Write a report using information from non-linear and linear texts Complete texts Brainstorm for ideas using mind maps Expand given notes to write short paragraphs Write a description of a process

Education Fair Air Quality News report

Reading Predicting outcomes Summarising information

extract key ideas identify language functions make predictions based on information provided write for a specific purpose by drawing information from non-linear stimuli write using correct language write cohesivey and coherently write a personal response based on a given stimulus

Earth's Most Precious Resource

Globalisation Recycling of Glass

Writing Interpreting information from linear and non-linear texts Writing a report Using appropriate markers and linking devices Developing and organising ideas Defining, describing, explaining Writing descriptions of processes Grammar Active Voice and Passive Voice Gerunds & Infinitives

write using correct grammar write using clear varied sentences

Complete sentences Rewrite sentences Fill in the blanks

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Week

Topics / Theme

Learning Skill

Learning Outcomes

Activities

T. Aids

Reference

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40 - 42 Instructions Interviews Listening Drawing conclusions Evaluating Information Understanding language functions

End-of Year Examination Discussion of examination papers

Learners should be able to: select relevant detials extract key ideas draw conclusion rank or prioritise infromation observing appropriate social conventions speak to fulfil task within prescribed time extract key ideas identify language functions make predictions based on information provided write for a specific purpose by drawing information from non-linear stimuli write a personal response based on a given stimulus Listen to a variety of short texts Listen to complete a worksheet Repeated listening to confirm answers audio CD worksheets e-text

Speaking Expressing cause-effect relationship Observing appropriate convention Responding appropriately Managing a discussion Reading Understanding language functions Summarising information Drawing conclusions Writing Interpreting information from linear and non-linear texts Writing an article Expressing relationships Writing cause-effects relationship Grammar Direct and Reported Speech Interrogative pronouns

Complete dialogues Practise dialogues with a partner MUET practice

Read a vareity of short texts Answer MCQ True / False statements Summarise information Write an article using information from non-linear and linear texts Complete texts Write an essay on Causes and Effects of Pollution

Development of Literacy Programmes Pollution

write using clear varied sentences form questions correctly

Complete sentences Rewrite sentences Fill in the blanks

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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN RAJA PEREMPUAN, IPOH MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST PEMETAAN P&P TINGKATAN 6 RENDAH 2007
NAMA GURU: WEEK 19 20 21 - 22 TOPIC Orientation Introduction to MUET Syllabus Diagnostic test: Grammar Study Skills Dictionary skills Note taking Reading and writing outlines Tips on how to study and learn Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Making introduction Reading skills Techniques in the Reading Process Vocabulary building Increasing Word Power Writing skills Basic sentence patterns Grammar - Parts of Speech July Test War Times Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Asking questions Reading - Blame Vocabulary building Deducing meaning of unfamiliar words Writing skills Writing summary Paragraph Writing Grammar - Verbs Motherhood Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Making enquiries Reading - My Superwoman Vocabulary building Deducing meaning of reference words Writing skills Writing summary Paragraph Writing Grammar - The Simple Present Tense Mass Media Listening comprehension Speaking skills Expressing agreement and disagreement Reading - Newspaper Extracts Vocabulary building Word forms Writitng skills Writing summary Paragraph Unity and Coherence Keeping a Journal Grammar - Present Continuous Tense TINGKATAN: 6R

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TOPIC Speaking Test Greatness Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Making suggestions Reading - Florence Nightingale Vocabulary building Homophones Writing skills: Writing summary Developing coherent paragraphs Grammar - The Simple Past Tense Speaking Test World Wonders Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Consulting Reading - The Great Wall of China Vocabulary building Word families Writing skills: Types of paragraphs Writing summary Grammar - The Past Continuous Tense The Environment Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Expressing opinions Reading - Tropical Rainforests Vocabulary building Everyday phrases Idioms in Colours Writing skills: Essay writing Writing summary Grammar - The Present Perfect Tense Revision End-of Year Examination Success Listening comprehension Speaking skills - Expressing reservation Reading - Effective Young Men and Women: Their Ten Habits Vocabulary building Meaning of sentences Writing skills: Essay writing Writing summary Grammar - The Past Perfect Tense