SCHEME OF WORK FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FORM 4
2010

THEME/ LEARNING LANGUAGE

WEEK DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT

1–2 Theme 1 : Students should be able 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Writing & talking about
People to: Interperson i. Talking about oneself to others, Language forms wedding customs & rituals.
1.1 Make friends and al sharing information about each and functions • Comparing & contrasting
3-7 Jan Knowing Me keep friendships by other that is of interest to both wedding customs.
Knowing You a. taking part in parties. • Problem solving and decision
10-14 Jan conversations and SOUND SYSTEM making.
discussions. Vowel sounds • Reading a variety of texts.
d. exchanging ideas, /i/ /i:/ • Scanning for details by
information and ticking true or false
opinions on topics of VOCABULARY statements.
interest. Level 2 • Refer to wordlist • Finding meaning of words
1.2 Take part in social vi. Making a decision regarding an • Dictionary skills using contextual clues.
interaction by action to be taken based on
a. carrying out a agreement of all members of a
variety of language group.
functions. vii. Read topics of current interest
b. discussing plans and exchange ideas.
and arrangements
in solving problems
& making
decisions. Processing texts read by
2.0 Level 1
2.2 Process information Information ii. Skimming for gist.
by al iii. Scanning for details.
a. skimming & vi. Using the dictionary to find the
scanning for meanings of words.
specific
information &
ideas.

GRAMMAR
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Level 1 Subject-verb • Completing a conversation.
i. Sharing information about each agreement • Role play using cue cards.
3-4 Looking Up 1.0 other that is of interest to both parties. Adjectives and • Listening & completing a
Lifestyles Interperson nouns table.
18-21 Jan 1.1 Make friends and al • Writing a composition –
keep friendships by SOUND SYSTEM whether the use if the mobile
24-28 Jan c. exchanging ideas, Level 1 Words from phone should be restricted.
information and i. Disagreeing politely. foreign languages
opinions on topics ii. Offering advice.
of interest. iii. Expressing concern.
1.2 Take part in social iv. Persuading someone to do
interaction by something.
a. carrying out a
variety of Level 3
language functions. viii. Apply process writing skills.

2.0
2.3 Present information Information
by al
b. explaining.
f. composing,
revising
& editing drafts; &
checking accuracy
of
spelling,
punctuation
& grammar.

6 -12 Theme 2 : Students should be able 2.0 Level 3 GRAMMAR • Completing a quiz.
Health: to: Information viii. Applying process writing skills. Prepositions of • Role playing.
7 -13 Feb 2.3. Present information al time • Discussing a meal plan.
Healthy by Prepositions of • Writing an essay.
14-20 Feb Living b. explaining. association • Further activity : e.g. Futures
c. composing, revising Studies Skills
21-27 Feb and editing drafts; CONSONANT e.g. To forecast what may
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and SOUNDS happen if we do not take care
checking accuracy of /k/ /ks/ /z/ of our health (in 20 years’
spelling, punctuation time).
and grammar.
i. using appropriate
format, conventions
and grammar when
presenting
information.

Students should be able 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Answering questions based

to: Interperson ii. Responding to questions politely The Present Perfect on pictures.
1.1 Make friends and al by giving the required information. Tense • Listening to a conversation.
Checking Up keep friendships by The Simple Past • Listening for specific
On Health a. taking part in Tense information and ticking the
conversations and correct answer.
discussions. • Listening for specific
SOUND SYSTEM information to complete a
Processing text read by: Stress on four- flow chart.
2.1 Obtain information 2.0 Level 1 syllable words • Reading for details, making
for different purposes Information Scanning for details. inferences, moving beyond
by al Level 2 the text.
a. reading materials in vii. Identifying main ideas. VOCABULARY • Using a thesaurus.
print such as reports Refer to wordlist
and articles and using Level 3
other electronic xiv. Drawing conclusions.
media such as the
Internet.

2.2 Process information

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

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TEST 1 : FORM 1-5

28 Feb -2 Mac 2010

DISCUSSION
7-11 Mac

MID TERM HOLIDAYS

12-20 Mac 2010

6-12 Literature: Students should be able 3.0 Level 1 • Locating setting on a

to: Aesthetic iii. Retelling the story in one’s own map.
Short Story - 3.1 Listen to, read, view words. • Describing pictures.
The Fruitcake and respond to • Drawing graph of plot.
Special literary works by Level 2 • Charade – guess who
b. recognizing elements iv. Narrating sequence of events character is.
in a story such as i. Describing characters and writing • Completing
characters and simple descriptions. worksheet(s).
setting. ii. Making predictions as to what
c. explaining the might have happen next in the
message the writer is story.
trying to convey and
discussing how this Level 3
relates to one’s life. x. Talking about the theme in a
story.

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Students should be able 3.0 Level 1 •Reading the poem aloud.
6-12 Literature: to: Aesthetic i.Reciting poems with feelings and •Identifying symbols.
3.1 Listen to, read, view expressions and with the correct •Relating the situation in the
Poem- He and respond to literary pronunciation, intonation,stress and poem to real life.
Had Such works by rhythm. •Completing worksheet(s).
Quiet Eyes d. reciting poems with
feeling and Level 2
expression. ix.Talking about how events,
characters and the poem remind one
of events in real life.

Level 3
xi. Talking about the message the
poet is trying to put across in her/his
poem.
xiii.Understand some of the
figurative language of the text.

Theme 3: Students should be able 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Recalling past experiences
Environment to: Interperson iii. Relating personal experiences. on water shortage by
al 1. Language forms completing a mind map.
13 – 16 Saving Every 1.1 Make friends & keep Level 3 & functions • Exchanging ideas.
Drop friendship by v. Making a complaint about • Journal writing.
4-10 Apr a. taking part in services in writing. SOUND SYSTEM • Role playing
conversations & vi. Respond to a complaint in • Learning the format of a
11-17 Apr discussions writing. 1.0 Consonants formal letter.
1.2 Obtain goods & /w/ /v/ • Completing a letter of
18-24 Apr services by complaint.
b. making complaints • Responding to a complaint.
25 Apr- 1 & responding to VOCABULARY • Problem solving
May complaints • Refer to word
Level 2 list
2.3 Present information 2.0 iv. Expanding notes & outlines.
by : Information Level 3
e. expanding notes & al viii. Applying process writing skills.
outlines.
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f. composing, revising,
editing drafts; &
checking accuracy of
spelling, punctuation &
grammar.
i. using appropriate
format, conventions • Listening to a forum.
Caring For Levels 1, 2 & 3 GRAMMAR • Completing a graphic
The Students should be able i. Listening to and understanding a Punctuation – organizer.
Environment to: 2.0 variety of texts. colon, hyphen, • Having a discussion based
2.1 Obtain information Information brackets on short texts.
for different purposes al Levels 2 & 3 Revision – Present • Find meanings of words.
by vi. Arranging the information into a perfect & simple • Identifying main ideas and
a. listening to spoken structure. past tenses supporting details.
texts such as talks,
speeches and viewing Processing text read by: SOUND SYSTEM
television Level 2 Consonant sounds
documentaries vii. Identifying main ideas. /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/
b. reading materials in
print such as reports •Writing a summary
and articles. Process text read by
Environment Level 2
(Summary) v. Summarizing and paraphrasing the
Students should be able 2.0 main ideas.
to: Information
2.3 Present information al Level 3
by: viii. Applying process writing skills.
g. summarizing
information
h. reading aloud
written
materials such as
reports clearly and
fluently.

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Literature: Students should be able 3.0 Level 1 • Identifying insects and

to: Aesthetic ii. Finding out the meaning of creatures.
Poem - unfamiliar words by using • Paraphrase poem.
Nature 3.1 Listen to, read, view contextual clues and the • Relating the situation in the
and respond to dictionary. poem to real life.
literary works by • Completing worksheet(s) to
a. understanding and Level 2 identify themes and moral
telling in one’s own vii. Talking about values in the poem values.
words the story heard and whether they are meaningful
and read, giving to one’s life.
one’s opinion of the
text. Level 3
xi. Talking about the message the
poet is trying to put across in
his/her poem and writing a simple
paragraph on it.
xii. Understanding some of the
figurative language of the text.

Literature: Students should be able 3.0 Level 1 • Paraphrase poem.

to: Aesthetic ii. Finding out the meaning of • Relating the situation in the
Poem- unfamiliar words by using poem to real life.
Are You Still 3.1 Listen to, read, view contextual clues and the • Completing worksheet(s) to
Playing Your and respond to dictionary. identify themes and moral
Flute literary works by values.
a. understanding and Level 2
telling in one’s own vii. Talking about values in the poem
words the story heard and whether they are meaningful
and read, giving to one’s life.
one’s opinion of the
text. Level 3
xi. Talking about the message the
poet is trying to put across in
his/her poem and writing a simple
paragraph on it.
xii. Understanding some of the
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figurative language of the text

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MID TERM EXAM - 2-8 May 2010

18 – 21 Theme 4 : Students should be able 1.0 Levels 1, 2 & 3 GRAMMAR • Identifying pictures that have
Science & to: Interperson i. Listening to and understanding a Passive incorporated science &
Technology 2.1 Obtain information al variety of texts. construction technology.
9-15 May for different purposes 2.0 ii. Reading silently and aloud with Logical connectors • Reading short texts and
Going High- by Information understanding a variety of texts. Sequence transferring information onto
16-22 May Tech a. listening to spoken al connectors a chart.
texts. SOUND SYSTEM • Answering questions on short
23-29 May c. reading materials in Consonant clusters texts.
print. Level 1 /sl/ /kl/ • Listening & completing a
30 May -3 i. Converting information into tables, table.
June 2.2. Process information graphs & diagrams. VOCABULARY • Listening & picking out
by • The prefix ‘pre’ specific words.
a. skimming and • Reading an article &
scanning for specific transferring information onto
information and a flow chart.
ideas. • Scanning for information.
b. extracting main ideas • Preparing a graphic
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and details. organizer.
d. presenting
information in non-
Moving linear forms. Level 1 GRAMMAR • Sharing experiences.
Ahead iii. Relating personal experiences. Prepositions of • Completing a table.
1.0 direction • Writing – an article /a letter
Information Prepositions of of complaint / summary / a
1.1 Make friends & keep al purpose descriptive composition.
friendships by Level 2 • Role playing buying a
b. talking about personal iv. Expanding notes and outlines. SOUND SYSTEM product.
experiences. Level 3 Consonant sounds
2.0 viii. Applying process writing skills. /s/ /zem/ /sp/
2.3 Present information to Information
different audiences al
by
a. writing recounts,
descriptions,
explanations, and,
reports.

i. using appropriate
Literature: format, conventions
and grammar when Level 1 • Matching paraphrased
Drama- presenting ii. Finding out the meaning of version to the lines in the
Gulp and information. unfamiliar words by using drama.
Gasp contextual clues and the • Completing worksheets
3.0 dictionary. -determining the themes and
Aesthetic moral values.
Students should be able vii. Talking about values in the poem • Relating the poem to personal
to: and whether they are meaningful experience.
3.1 Listen to, read, view to one’s life.
and respond to
literary works by Level 3
c. explaining the xi. Talking about the message the
message the writer is poet is trying to put across in
trying to convey and his/her poem and writing a simple
discussing how this paragraph on it.

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relates to one’s life. x.Understanding some of the
figurative language of the text.

MID TERM BREAK

4 -19 June 2010

22–29 Theme 5 & 6 Students should be able 1.0 Level 1 GRAMMAR • Sharing information on dams.
Values and to: Interperson i. Talking about oneself to others, Gerunds • Reading & matching
20-26 June Social Issues 1.3 Make friends and al sharing information about each Gerunds after opinions.
keep friendships by other that is of interest to both prepositions • Listening to a dialogue &
27 June- 3 Jul Deciding On a. taking part in parties. Infinitives answering true or false
Dams conversations and ii. Responding to questions politely questions.
4-10 Jul discussions. by giving the required SOUND SYSTEM • Matching expressions with
d. exchanging ideas, information. Homophones their meanings.
11-17 Jul information and • Completing a graphic
opinions on topics of VOCABULARY organizer.
18-24 Jul interest. • Refer to wordlist
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Processing texts listened to by • Dictionary skills • Reading for details and
25-31 Jul 2.2 Process information 2.0 Level 1 making inferences.
by Information ii. Noting important details.
1 -7 Aug a. skimming and al Level 2
scanning for specific iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting
8-14 Aug information. down key words & phrases.
b. Extracting main ideas Processing texts read by
and details. Level 1
f. Drawing conclusions. ii. Skimming for gist and stating
what the text is about.
iii. Scanning for details.
Level 2
vii. Identifying main ideas in a simple
text. GRAMMAR
Level 1 The Past Perfect • Talking about patriotism.
Loving Our iii. Relating personal experiences. Tense • Agreeing or disagreeing
Country 1.1 Make friends & 1.0 Adverbs of degree with opinions.
keep friendships by Interperson –thoroughly, • Initiating & keeping a
d. exchanging ideas, al completely, nearly discussion going.
information & opinions • Writing – a descriptive
on topics of interest. Level 2 SOUND SYSTEM essay/ summary / one’s
iv. Expanding notes & outlines. Sentence stress in opinion
2.3 Present information Level 3 statements &
by 2.0 viii. Apply process writing skills. questions
e. expanding notes & Information
outlines. al VOCABULARY
f. composing, revising Antonyms
& editing drafts; &
checking accuracy of
spelling, punctuation &
grammar.
i.using appropriate
format, conventions &
grammar when
presenting information.

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TEST 3-
30-32 15 Aug-2 Sept 2010

MID TERM BREAK 2

3-11 Sept 2010

WEEK THEME/ LEARNING DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
Students should be able to: 1.0 Level 2 GRAMMAR • Sharing & recording past
33-38 1.2 Take part in social Interpersonal vi. Making a decision regarding an The simple past experiences.
Theme 5 & 6 : interaction by action to be taken based on tense • Listening & ticking the
12-18 Sept Values & b. making decisions . agreement of all members of a correct answers.
Social Issues group. SOUND SYSTEM • Listening & sequencing the
19-25 Sept 2.1 Obtain information by 2.0 Levels 1, 2 & 3 Sentence stress and order of statements.
Reaching Out a. reading materials in Informational i. Reading silently and aloud. intonation • Reading for details, making
26 Sept- 2 Oct print. Processing texts listened to by: inferences, moving beyond
2.2 Process information by Level. 1 VOCABULARY the text.
3-9 Oct a. skimming and ii. Noting important details. • Refer to wordlist • Designing a machine that
scanning for specific Level 2 • Dictionary skills will help to improve the
10-16 Oct information and ideas. iv. Identifying main ideas & jotting quality of life of the aged /
f. drawing conclusions. down key words & phrases. disabled.
17-23 Oct Processing texts read by
Level 1
iii. Scanning for details.
Level 3
xiv. Drawing conclusions
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Facing 1.1 Make friends & keep 1.0 Level 2 GRAMMAR
Teenage Blues friendships by Interpersonal iii. Relating personal experiences. Punctuation – • Sharing experiences on
b. talking about personal colon, hyphen, problems.
experiences. Level 1 brackets • Relating experiences &
1.2 Take part in social ii. Offering advice. Revision – Present completing a table.
interaction by Level 3 perfect and simple • Reading & interpreting non-
d. solving problems. viii. Suggest ways to solve a past tenses linear texts.
problem. • Giving advice to teenagers.
Levels 1, 2 & 3 SOUND SYSTEM
ii. Reading silently & aloud with Consonant sounds
understanding. /kr/ /br/ /fl/ /bl/
2.1 Obtain information by 2.0
c. reading materials in Informational Level 2
print e.g. reports.
2.2 Process information by ix. Reading & interpreting non-
d. presenting information linear texts.
in non-linear forms. Level 1
i. Converting information into tables,
graphs & diagrams

Literature: Students should be able to: 3.0 Level 1 • Describing pictures.

3.1 Listen to, read, view Aesthetic i. Reciting poems with feelings and • Matching lines with pictures.
Drama- and respond to literary expressions and with the correct • Rewriting the poem in a
Gulp and Gasp works by pronunciation, intonation, stress prose form.
and rhythm. • Completing worksheet(s).
c. explaining the message
the writer is trying to ii. Finding out the meaning of
convey and discussing unfamiliar words by using
how this relates to contextual clues and the
one’s life. dictionary.
d. understanding other
people’s cultures,
traditions, customs
and beliefs.

3.2 Express themselves Level 3

creatively and iv. Writing the poem in another
imaginatively by genre.

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and presenting it in
another genre.

39-40
FINAL YEAR EXAM
26 Oct-4 Nov 2010

41- 42
Intro to Form 5 Syllabus { People}

WEEK THEME/ LEARNING DOMAIN SPECIFICATIONS LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
1.1 Make friends and keep Level 1
(41-42) Theme 1: friendships by 1.0 i. Listening to and understanding a Comparison of •Listening & picking out specific
People (b) taking part in Interpersonal variety of texts adjectives (pg. 28) words
Unsung Heroes conversations and Present perfect tense
discussions. (pg. 29)

(c) talking about self when Level 1

others talk about
themselves.
2.2 Process information by
(b) extracting main ideas
and details.
(f) drawing conclusions.
2.3 Present information to
different audiences by
(a) writing letters.
(i) using appropriate
format, conventions and
grammar when presenting
information.
viii. Identifying main ideas in the text •Active and passive •Carry out an interview
read. voice
•Articles •Write Formal Letters
2.0 Level 2
Informational vii. Identifying main ideas
Level 3
iii. Interviewing
people to get more information on
topics under study.
xiii. Making inferences

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