Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum

KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA

READING
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English Year 6
Reading Module
Masreen Wirda Mohammad Ali
wirda.ali@moe.gov.my
03-8884 2091

BAHAGIAN PEMBANGUNAN KURIKULUM

KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA

CONTENT STANDARD
By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be
able to:
2.2

demonstrate understanding of a variety of linear and

non-linear texts in the form of print and non-print
materials using a range of strategies to construct
meaning.

2.3

read independently for information and enjoyment.

LEARNING STANDARD
YEAR 6 SK

2.2.1
Able to apply word attack skills
by identifying:
(a) proverbs
(b) phrasal verbs
(c) similes

YEAR 6 SJK

2.2.1
Able to apply word attack skills
by identifying:
(a) proverbs
(b) phrasal verbs
(c) similes

Word Attack Skills

Picture clues
Look it up
(dictionary, thesaurus, parts of speech)

Make a guess
(contextual clues, hints before and after the word)

Dissect the word

(prefixes, suffixes, root word)

Connect to a word you know

Skip it
Reread the sentence
Keep reading
(if the word reappear, compare the word in both sentences)

Use prior knowledge

Definition of Phrasal Verbs

https://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/

LEARNING STANDARD
YEAR 6 SK

YEAR 6 SJK

2.2.2
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.2
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts

Read and Understand

to become proficient readers, students have to be
able to understand the meaning of what they read
requires comprehension skills and good thinking
skills
reading comprehension for mature readers involves
the ability to not only read the lines but also the
abstract step of reading between the lines
higher order thinking takes reading between the
lines one step further - good readers have the
ability to read beyond the lines
students have to learn how to apply higher order
thinking skills by analysing, synthesising, and
evaluating new knowledge

The 6 Thinking Hats

De Bonos

Linear Texts

stories
poems
songs
reports
news
letters
messages
narratives
descriptive
factual

Non - Linear Texts

notices
advertisements
posters
brochures
pamphlets
graphs
charts
graphic organisers

LEARNING STANDARD
YEAR 6 SK

2.2.3
Able to read and demonstrate
understanding of texts by:
(a) giving main ideas and
supporting details
(b) stating cause and effect
(c) drawing conclusions

YEAR 6 SJK

2.2.3
Able to read and demonstrate
understanding of texts by:
(a) giving main ideas and
supporting details
(b) drawing conclusions
with guidance

Main Ideas

Supporting Details
Consists of the additional information for
readers to understand the main idea completely
The function of details is to support (explain,
illustrate, prove, exemplify) the information in
the main idea sentence.
Usually the details are interesting and very
descriptive.
It also gives definition to any terms that readers
may not know

Drawing Conclusions
Observe all the facts, arguments and information
given in the text or stories
Consider what you already know from your own
experiences
When given multiple choice answers, choose the
best answer based on the information given in
the passage.

Dictionary Skills

LEARNING STANDARD
YEAR 6 SK

YEAR 6 SJK

2.2.4
Able to apply dictionary skills to
identify and understand
meaning of words in context
2.2.4
Able to apply dictionary skills :
(a) recognise abbreviations
(b) understand meaning of
words in context

Dictionary Skills
Finding and checking spellings.
Finding a definition of an unknown word.
Find out word classes through the abbreviations
used in a dictionary

vb - verb
adj - adjective
adv - adverb
pl - plural
n - noun
art - article

Gain extra knowledge of more complex vocabulary.

Independent learning

Abbreviations
An abbreviation is a
short way of writing
words.
The abbreviations
for the days of the
week use the first
letters of the word.
examples: Monday
= Mon. Thursday =
Thurs.

Words in Context

Identify words in
sentences
Find suitable
meaning for a word
Different words
used for different
contexts

LEARNING STANDARD
YEAR 6 SK

YEAR 6 SJK

2.3.1
Able to read for information and
enjoyment:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction
2.3.1
Able to read for information and
enjoyment with guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction

Sub-skills

What to Assess?
pronunciation
Reading
aloud
stress &
intonation

Identify main facts & details

Relate cause & effect
Identify sequence of events
Drawing conclusions
Infer from contextual clues

READING

Silent
reading

Reading levels
Literal comprehension
Reorganisation
Inferential comprehension
Evaluation
Appreciation