ENGLISH SCHEME OF WORK

FORM 4 2009

WEEK/ THEME / LEARNING SPECIFICATIONS VALUES LANGUAGE PEDAGOGICAL

DATE TOPIC OUTCOMES CONTENT STRATEGIES
/EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS

Wk 1 PEOPLE 1.0 Language for Interpersonal Level 1 Respect Language MI (Multiple

5/1/09 Use Talking about oneself to others, Forms and Intelligence )
1.1 Make friends and keep sharing information about each Functions
Chapter 1 friendship by other that is of interest to both Interpersonal p3
Wk 2 Knowing Me b) Taking part in conversations parties. Appreciation of Vowel sounds /I/ Intrapersonal p1
12/1/09 Knowing You and discussions /i:/
(p. 1-21) Responding to questions politely diversity Thinking skills
& c) talking about oneself and family by giving the required Diphthongs /eI/
information. /ai/ / i/ Learning How to
Wk 3 d) Exchanging ideas, information learn
19/1/09 and opinions on topics of Tolerance
interest. Level 2 Tenses Preparation for the
S. Present Real world
Reading topics of current
interest and exchanging ideas. Tense,

Level 3 S. Past Tense

2.0 Language for Informational Give opinions on an account

Use heard.
2.1 Obtain information for
different purpose by Obtain information by:
L1, 2 & 3
Listening to spoken texts such as
talks, speeches and viewing Listening to and understanding
television documentaries and a variety of texts.
multimedia;
Reading silently and aloud with
Reading materials in print such as understanding a variety of texts.

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 reports and articles

B. Processing texts read by: MI (Multiple

2.2 Process information by Identifying simple texts. Language Intelligence )
Skimming & scanning for specific Diligence Forms and
information and ideas Identifying main ideas in a Functions Interpersonal p3
simple text. Keenness Intrapersonal p1
Wk 4 Extracting main ideas & ideas Vowel sounds /I/
Chinese Acquiring the meaning of words Responsibility /i:/ Thinking skills
New Year by Understanding contextual
clues such as synonyms, Diphthongs /eI/ Learning How to
26 Jan – 30 antonyms and word equivalents. /ai/ / i/ learn
Jan ‘09
Level 1 Preparation for the
Reciting poems with feeling and Tenses Real world
3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use by expressions and with correct S. Present
3.1 Listen to, read, view and pronunciation, intonation, stress, Tense,
respond to and rhythm.
POEM literary works by: S. Past Tense
SONNET 18 Understanding and telling in one’s Finding out the meaning of
William own words the poem heard and unfamiliar words by using
Shakespeare read, contextual clues and the
and giving one’s own opinion of the dictionary.
text;

Wk 5 ENVIRONMENT 1.0 Language for Interpersonal Level 1 Appreciation of Language

2/2/09 Use Relating personal experiences. nature Forms and Multiple Intelligence
Chapter 2 1.1 Make friends and keep Functions
Care Thinking skills
Saving Every friendships by Listening to and discriminating
Wk 6 Drop Talking about past events, feelings, between consonants, vowels, Consonant
diphthongs, consonant clusters, Consideration
9/2/09 (p.23 – 43) personal experiences sounds Learning How to
homophones, homographs,
Hygiene /v/ /w/ learn
contractions.
Exchanging ideas, information and
opinions on topics of interest. Level 2 Public- Preparation for the
spiritedness Real world
Reading topics of current
1.2 Take part in social interaction interest and exchange ideas.
by

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 Carrying out a variety of language
functions; and Level 3
Wk 7 Appreciation of
Suggesting ways to solve a
nature
16/2/09 Chapter 2 Discussing plans and arrangements, problem.
Saving Every solving problems, and making
Drop decisions; Making a complaint about Care
& (p.23 – 43) services and products orally and
1.3 Obtain goods and services by in writing,
Making complaints and responding
to complaints Respond to a complaint orally Consideration Multiple Intelligence
Wk 8 and in writing.
23/2/09 Thinking skills
Obtain information by: Hygiene
2.0 Language for Informational Level 1, 2 & 3 Learning How to
Use Listening to and understanding a learn
2.1 Obtain information for different variety of texts
purpose by Public- Preparation for the
SHORT STORY Listening to spoken texts such as talks, spiritedness Real world
speeches and viewing television
Reading silently and aloud with
The Necklace by documentaries and multimedia; understanding a variety of texts
Guy de
Maupassant Reading materials in print such as A. Processing texts listened to
reports and articles and using other by:
electronic media such as the Internet. Level 1
Asking and answering
2.2 Process information by questions.
Extracting main ideas and details;
B. Processing texts read by:
Making short notes and mapping Level 1
out ideas Following sequence of ideas.

2.3 Present information to Taking note of main ideas.

different audiences by:
Writing recounts, descriptions, Level 2
explanations, speeches, reports, and Identifying and writing down in
articles; full abbreviations and vice
versa.
Responding to questions orally and
in writing

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 A. Presenting information by:
Level 3
Writing brief reports,
3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use by descriptions
3.1 Listen to , read and respond to
literary works Level 2
Describing the place and time
Recognizing elements in a story the story took place.
such as characters and setting
Describing characters and
writing simple description.

SOCIAL ISSUE 1.0 Language for Interpersonal Level 1 The Simple Past Multiple Intelligence
Use Relating personal experiences. Tense
Wk 9 Chapter 3 1.2 Take part in social interaction Caring Thinking skills
2/3/09 Reaching Out by Level 2 Modals-‘should’
(p.44 – 64) Carrying out a variety of language Pronouncing words clearly and and ‘need’ Learning How to
functions; and correctly and asking questions Responsibility learn
Wk 10 and making statements with the Sentence Stress
9/3/09 Discussing plans and arrangements, correct intonation, word stress and Intonation Preparation for the
solving problems, and making and sentence rhythm. Sacrifice Real world
(Nabi decisions;
Muhd’s Level 3
B’day Initiating and keeping a Sincerity
9/3/09 2.0 Language for Informational conversation going.
Use
2.1 Obtain information for
Mid-Sem different purpose by Obtain information by:
Break Listening to spoken texts such as L1, 2 & 3
( 16 March talks, speeches and viewing Listening to and understanding a
– 22 television documentaries and variety of texts.
March) multimedia;
Reading silently and aloud with
Reading materials in print such as understanding a variety of texts.
reports and articles and using other

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 electronic media such as the
Internet.
Caring
Wk 11 B. Processing texts read by:
23/3/09 2.2 Process information by: Level 2
Skimming and scanning for specific Identifying supporting details in Responsibility The Simple Past Multiple Intelligence
information and ideas; a simple text. Tense
Level 3 Thinking skills
Extracting main ideas and details; Predicting outcomes that are Sacrifice Modals-‘should’
obvious in a text, giving reasons. and ‘need’ Learning How to
Making short notes and mapping learn
out ideas Sincerity Sentence Stress
Presenting information by: and Intonation Preparation for the
2.3 Present information by Level 2 Real world
Responding to questions orally and Expanding notes and outlines.
in writing
Level 3
Responding appropriately to
Reading aloud materials such as questions and comments from
reports clearly and fluently. the floor.

Level 1
3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use by Reciting poems with feelings
POEM
3.1 Listen to , read and respond to and expression with correct
The Road Not literary works pronunciation, intonation, stress
Taken Reciting poems with feelings and and rhythm.
by Robert Frost expression.
Reciting the poem in one’s own
words.

Level 3
Talking about the message the
poet is trying to put across in
his/her poem and writing simple
paragraph on it.

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 1.0 Language For Interpersonal Level 1
Wk 12 HEALTH Use Relating personal experiences. The Present Multiple Intelligence
30/3/09 1.1 Make friends and keep Sympathy Perfect Tense
Chapter 4 friendships by Keeping a journal of daily Thinking skills
Checking Up On Taking part in conversations and activities. Revision on the
Health discussions; Simple Past Learning How to
Wk 13 (p.65 – 81) Level 2 Sacrifice Tense learn
6/4/09 Exchanging ideas, information and Pronouncing words clearly and
opinions on topics of interest. correctly and asking questions Stress on four- Preparation for the
and making statements with the syllable words Real world
& correct intonation, word stress Sincerity
1.2 Take part in social interaction and sentence rhythm.
by
Wk 14 SHORT Discussing plans and arrangements,
13/4/09 STORY solving problems, and making Caring
decisions;
The Lotus Eater Obtain information by:
2.0 Language For Informational L1, 2 & 3
by
Use Listening to and understanding Consideration
William a variety of texts.
2.1 Obtain information for
Somerset
different purpose by
Maugham Reading silently and aloud with
Listening to spoken texts such as
talks, speeches and viewing understanding a variety of texts.
television documentaries and
multimedia;

Reading materials in print such as

reports and articles and using other B. Processing texts read by:
electronic media such as the Level 1
Internet. Scanning for details.

2.2 Process information by: Using the dictionary to find the

Skimming and scanning for specific meanings of words.
information and ideas
Level 3

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 Extracting main ideas and details; Identifying points of view in
simple texts.

Level 2
Narrating sequence of events.

3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use Describing the place and time
3.1 Listen to , read and respond to the story took place.
literary works
Describing characters and
Recognizing elements in a story writing simple description
such as characters and setting

1.0 Language For Interpersonal Level 1 Passive Multiple Intelligence

Resourcefulnes
Wk 15 SCIENCE & Use Talking about oneself to others, Construction
20/4/09 TECHNOLOGY 1.1 Make friends and keep sharing information about each s Thinking skills
friendships by other that is of interest to both Logical
Chapter 5 Taking part in conversation and parties. Connectors Learning How to
Wk 16 Going High- Tech discussion. Social learn
27/4/09 Level 3 Sequence
Responsibility
Exchanging ideas, information and Reading articles and giving Connectors Preparation for the
opinions on topics of interest. opinions in the following ways: Real world
& -agreeing with the writer The prefix ‘pre’
Hard working
1.2 Take part in social interaction -disagreeing with the writer and Future Studies
by giving reasons. Consonant
Wk 17 b. discussing plans and clusters /sl/ /kl
Dedication
4/05/09 arrangements, solving problems, Initiating and keeping a
and making decisions; conversation going.
Diligence
2.0 Language For Informational Obtain information by:
Use Level 1, 2 & 3
2.1 Obtain information for Listening to and understanding a
different purpose by variety of texts.
Listening to spoken texts such as
talks, speeches and viewing Reading silently and aloud with
television documentaries and understanding a variety of texts.
multimedia;

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 A. Processing texts listened to
Interviewing and using by:
questionnaires; and

Level 2 Passive Multiple Intelligence

Reading materials in print such as Identifying main ideas and Construction
reports and articles and using other jotting down key words and Resourcefulnes Thinking skills
electronic media such as the phrases. Logical
Internet. s Connectors Learning How to
B. Processing texts read by: learn
2.2 Process information by: Level 1 Social Sequence
Skimming and scanning for specific Connectors Preparation for the
information and ideas; Scanning for details. Responsibility Real world
The prefix ‘pre’
Extracting main ideas and details; Following sequence of ideas. Hard working Future Studies
Consonant
Level 2 Dedication clusters /sl/ /kl
Acquiring the meaning of words
2.3 Present information to by Diligence
different audiences by: -Understanding contextual clues
Writing recounts, descriptions, such as synonyms, antonyms
explanations, speeches, reports, and and word equivalents.
articles;
A. Presenting information by:
Composing, revising and editing Level 3
POEM drafts; and checking accuracy of Applying process writing skills.
Si Tenggang’s spelling, punctuation and grammar;
Homecoming
by
Muhamad Haji 3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use by Level 3
Salleh 3.1 Listen to , read and respond to Talking about the message the
literary works poet is trying to put across in
Reciting poems with feelings and his/her poem and writing simple
expression. paragraph on it

Wk 18
11/5/09
REVISION

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 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
18/5/09 & 29/5/09
( 19TH & 20TH WEEK)

WEEK/ THEME / TOPIC LEARNING SPECIFICATIONS VALUES LANGUAGE PEDAGOGICAL

DATE OUTCOMES CONTENT STRATEGIES
/EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASIS

7 1.1 Make friends and keep L1 ii. Responding to questions Concord: Aware-ness Multiple intelligence
Wk 21 Caring for the friendships by politely by giving the required Subject-Verb
15/06/09 Environment a. taking part in conversations and information. Agreement Respect Creative and critical
discussions; L1 iii. Relating personal thinking skills
c. talking about self, family and experiences. Adjectives and Preserving
Theme friends, interests, part events, L2 vi. Pronouncing words clearly Nouns culture & Learning how to
Environment feelings, personal experiences and and correctly and asking tradition learn
Wk 22
22/06/09 understanding when others talk questions and making statements Words from
about themselves; with the correct intonation, word foreign Appreciation Future Studies
stress and sentence rhythm. languages
Tolerance
L1 iv. Persuading someone to do
1.2 Take part in social interaction something in simple language. Under-standing
by L3 viii Initiating and keeping a
a. carrying out a variety of language conversation going.
functions; and
L1 i. Disagreeing politely in
simple language.
1.3 Obtain goods and services by L3 v. Making a complaint about
a. making enquiries and ordering services and products orally and
goods and services; in writing,
b. making complaints and L3 vi. Respond to a complaint
responding to complaints orally and in writing.

2.1 Obtain information for Obtain information by:

different purpose by L1, 2 & 3
a. listening to spoken texts such as i. Listening to and

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 talks, speeches and viewing understanding a variety
television documentaries and of texts.
multimedia;
ii. Reading silently and aloud
b. interviewing and using with understanding a variety of
questionnaires; and texts.
c. reading materials in print such as
reports and articles and using other
electronic media such as the Internet. A. Processing texts listened to
by:
2.2 Process information by L1 iii. Asking and answering
Wk 23 b. extracting main ideas and details; questions.
29/06/09 d. getting the explicit and implicit
meaning of the text; B. Processing texts read by:
L1 iii. Scanning for details.
2.3 Present information to L1 vi. Using the dictionary to
& different audiences by: find the meanings of words.
a. writing recounts, descriptions,
explanations, speeches, reports, and
Wk 24 articles; A. Presenting information by:
06/07/09 e. expanding notes and outlines; L2 iv. Expanding notes and
g. summarizing information; outlines.
h. reading aloud written materials L2 v. Summarizing and
such as reports clearly and fluently; paraphrasing the main ideas in a
simple text.
L3 vi. Presenting reports with the
aid of diagrams, graphs:
- on specific topics
researched
- from interviews (field
work)
POEM and responding
appropriately to questions
If 3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use by and comments from the
by Rudyard 3.1 Listen to , read and respond to floor.
literary works
Reciting poems with feelings and
expression.

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 SHORT 3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use
STORY 3.1 Listen to , read and respond to
literary works
The Drover’s
Wife Recognizing elements in a story such Level 2
by Henry as characters and setting Narrating sequence of events.
Lawson
Kipling Describing the place and time the
story took place.

Describing characters and

writing simple description

1.1 Make friends and keep L1 iii. Relating personal Verb and Appreciation of Multiple intelligence
8 friendships by experiences. preposition nature
Wk 25 Facing d. exchanging ideas, information and L1 v. Listening to and combinations Creative and critical
13/07/09 opinions on topics of interest. discriminating between Harmony thinking skills
Teenage
consonants, vowels, diphthongs, Adjective and
Blues Aware-ness
1.2 Take part in social interaction consonant clusters, homophones, preposition Learning how to
by homographs, contractions. combinations Responsibility learn
Theme b. discussing plans and L2 vii. Reading topics of current
Wk 26 Respect
Social arrangements, solving problems, and interest and exchange ideas. Homographs Future Studies
20/07/09
Issues making decisions;
L3 vii. Suggesting ways to solve
2.1 Obtain information for a problem
different purpose by
a. listening to spoken texts such as Obtain information by:
talks, speeches and viewing L1, 2 & 3
television documentaries and i. Listening to and understanding
multimedia; a variety of texts.
c. reading materials in print such as ii. Reading silently and aloud

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 reports and articles and using other with understanding a variety of
electronic media such as the Internet. texts.

2.2 Process information by A. Processing texts listened to

b. extracting main ideas and details; by:
e. predicting outcomes; L1 ii. Noting important details
h. identifying different points of (e.g. place, time, date).
view;
B. Processing texts read by:
2.3 Present information to L1 vi. Using the dictionary to
different audiences by: find the meanings of words.
a. writing recounts, descriptions, L2 vii. Identifying main ideas in
explanations, speeches, reports, and a simple text.
Wk 27 articles; L2 x. Acquiring the meaning of
27/07/09 g. summarizing information; words by
h. reading aloud written materials -Understanding contextual clues
such as reports clearly and fluently; such as synonyms, antonyms and
& word equivalents.
L3 xii. Predicting outcomes that
are obvious in a text, giving
Wk 28 reasons.
03/08/09 L3 xiii. Identifying simple cause
and effect.

A. Presenting information by:

L2 iv. Expanding notes and
outlines.
L2 v. Summarizing and
paraphrasing the main ideas in a
simple text.
L2 iii. Responding to questions
and comments spontaneously
(oral).
L3 vi. Presenting reports with the
3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use aid of diagrams, graphs:
SHORT 3.1 Listen to , read and respond to
literary works Level 2
STORY Narrating sequence of events.

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 The Sound Recognizing elements in a story such
Machine as characters and setting Describing the place and time the
by Roald Dahl story took place.

Describing characters and

writing simple description

9 1.1 Make friends and keep L1 iii. Relating personal Prepositions of Appreciation Multiple intelligence
Wk 29 Moving Ahead friendships by experiences. direction
10/08/09 c. talking about self, family and L1 v. Listening to and Resource- Creative and critical
Theme friends, interests, part events, discriminating between Prepositions of fulness thinking skills
feelings, personal experiences and consonants, vowels, diphthongs, purpose
Science and
understanding when others talk consonant clusters, homophones, Aware-ness Learning how to
Technology about themselves; homographs, contractions. Consonant learn
Wk 30 sounds /s/ /zem/ Bravery
17/08/09 L1 i. Disagreeing politely in /sp/ Future Studies
simple language.
1.3 Obtain goods and services by L2 ii. Making enquiries about a
a. making enquiries and ordering product (orally and in writing) of
goods and services; different brand names, making
b. making complaints and comparisons, and choosing the
Mid-Sem responding to complaints one that gives value for money
Break and giving reasons.
(24 Aug L2 iii. Placing an order for a
to product orally and in writing.
30 Aug L3 v. Making a complaint about
services and products orally and
in writing,

Wk 31
31/08/09
2.1 Obtain information for Obtain information by:
different purpose by L1, 2 & 3
National a. listening to spoken texts such as i. Listening to and understanding
Day talks, speeches and viewing a variety of texts.
31st television documentaries and ii. Reading silently and aloud
August multimedia; with understanding a variety of

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(Monday) b. interviewing and using texts.
questionnaires; and
c. reading materials in print such as
reports and articles and using other
electronic media such as the Internet.

Wk 32
07/09/09 2.2 Process information by A. Processing texts listened to
b. extracting main ideas and details; by:
d. getting the explicit and implicit L1 ii. Noting important details
Sarawak meaning of the text; (e.g. place, time, date).
TYT’s h. identifying different points of L2 iv. Identifying main ideas and
Birthday view; jotting down key words and
j. making short notes and mapping phrases.
out ideas L3 v. Taking notes of the text
heard

B. Processing texts read by:

L1 vi. Using the dictionary to
find the meanings of words.
L3 xiii. Identifying simple cause
and effect.

A. Presenting information by:

2.3 Present information to L2 v. Summarizing and
POEM different audiences by: paraphrasing the main ideas in a
a. writing recounts, descriptions, simple text.
explanations, speeches, reports, and L3 vii. Writing brief reports,
Monsoon articles; descriptions.
History g. summarizing information;
by Shirley
Geok-lin Lim

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 1.1 Make friends and keep L1 i. Talking about oneself to Prepositions of Consume-rs’ Multiple intelligence
10 friendships by others, sharing information about time awareness
Wk 33 Healthy Living d. exchanging ideas, information and each other that is of interest to Creative and critical
14/9/09 opinions on topics of interest. both parties. Preposition of Moderat-ion thinking skills
Theme L1 v. Listening to and association
Health discriminating between Rational- Learning how to
consonants, vowels, diphthongs, Consonant Ity learn
consonant clusters, homophones, sounds /k/ /ks/
homographs, contractions. /z/ Self- Future Studies
Wk 34 discipline
21/9/09 1.2 Take part in social interaction L1 ii. Offering advice in simple
by language.
b. discussing plans and arrangements,
solving problems, and making
decisions; L1 i. Disagreeing politely in
simple language.
Wk 35 1.3 Obtain goods and services by L2 ii. Making enquiries about a
28/9/09 a. making enquiries and ordering product (orally and in writing) of
goods and services; different brand names, making
comparisons, and choosing the
one that gives value for money
and giving reasons.
L2 iv. Giving feedback about a
product or service as a consumer.

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 2.1 Obtain information for Obtain information by:
different purpose by L1, 2 & 3
a. listening to spoken texts such as i. Listening to and understanding
talks, speeches and viewing a variety of texts.
television documentaries and ii. Reading silently and aloud
multimedia; with understanding a variety of
texts.

c. reading materials in print such as A. Processing texts listened to

reports and articles and using other
electronic media such as the Internet.
Wk 36
5/10/09 2.2 Process information by
b. extracting main ideas and details;
d. getting the explicit and implicit
meaning of the text;
by:
L1 ii. Noting important details
(e.g. place, time, date).
L1 iii. Asking and answering
questions.

Wk 37 B. Processing texts read by:

12/10/09 L1 iii. Scanning for details.

2.3 Present information to different A. Presenting information by:

audiences by: L3 vii. Writing brief reports,
b. instructing, describing, narrating, descriptions
explaining, and reporting orally;

SHORT
STORY 3.0 Language For Aesthetic Use
3.1 Listen to , read and respond to
Looking for a literary works
Rain God
Recognizing elements in a story such
by Bessie Head as characters and setting

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 Wk 38 GENERAL 2.2 Process Information by Level 2 Love General LL: Skimming For
19/10/09 Consideration 8 parts of Main ideas
REVISION a. skimming and scanning for v. Identifying main ideas in Kindness Speech
specific information and ideas. the texts heard Responsibility such as : CCTS : Writing
Wk 39 MCQ Dignity creatively and
26/10/09 STRUCTURED b. extracting main ideas and vi. Predicting outcomes Self-Esteem Tenses expressively
RESPONSE details Care for others Sentence
vi. Identifying different Sense of Duty structure CCTS : Making
40 COMPREHE c. Discerning sequence of texts points of view Prepositions conclusions from
2/11/09 NSION Adverbs given situations
LITERATURE
d. Getting the explicit and implicit Level 3 Adjectives
EXERCISES meaning of the text CCTS : Interpreting
viii. Identifying cause and and drawing
Wk 41 DIRECTED e. Predicting outcomes effect information from
9/11/08 WRITING diagrams, maps,
f. Drawing conclusions ix. Drawing conclusions charts, tables and
& SUMMARY graphs.
g. Identifying different points of
Wk 42 view
10/11/09
h. Using print and electronic
dictionaries

i. Interpreting non-linear and

linear texts such as maps,
charts, diagrams, tables, graphs

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 SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
OCTOBER 2009
&
YEAR-END SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
(23 NOVEMBER 2009 – 03 JANUARY 2010)

Prepared by: NERA SANGGAH

22 OCTOBER 2009
For ENGLISH PANEL SMK SERIAN

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