Class: Year 4 Enrolment: 27 students Date: 14.09.

2012 Time: 1020-1050 Theme: World of knowledge Topic: Penang Language Focus: Adjective Main skill: Reading Integrated skill(s): Writing

Learning outcomes
3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 4.2 Write at word, phrase level in clear, legible print.

Specifications
Level 3 3.6.6 Distinguish words that show nouns (and words that describe the nounsadjectives). Level 2 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible writing.

Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) (ii) Identify adjectives in the sentences given by circling them. Write a poem about Sarawak using adjectives.

Previous knowledge: Pupils have been learning about Malaysia. They have been looking at the map of Malaysia, flag of the different states in Malaysia as well as the places of interest. Pupils are familiar with topics about places of interest. Pupils read a text about Penang in previous lesson. Teaching aids: Poster, handouts, pictures, flashcards Moral value(s): Patriotism (Love our state) Educational Emphasis: Thinking skills (creative thinking); values and citizenship.

Stage/time Set induction (3 minutes)

Content Pictures

Teaching/Learning Activities 1. Start by telling pupils that I went to visit a place (without an adjective)

Rationale

Notes

2. Teacher then shows pupils two pictures then asks pupils if they could tell me which one is the place that I visited.

To lead in to todays topic: adjective to describe a place.

Pre-reading (8 minutes)

Poster

1. Teacher shows pupils a poster which contains the definition of

To prepare pupils for reading task.

Adjectives

adjective and some example of adjective.

2. Pupils look at the poster. To enhance pupils understanding.

3. Teacher asks several pupils to use one adjective from the poster to describe a place.

4. Pupils respond.

5. Teacher asks pupils to give her a name of a place.

6. Teacher asks another pupil to give her an adjective to describe the place mentioned by his or her friend.

Identify adjectives in sentences

7. Teacher gives pupils example of sentences and teacher asks pupils to help her to identify the adjectives.

While-reading (7 minutes)

Pair work

1. Teacher gives pupils to work in pairs.

To encourage interactions between pupils.

Worksheet

2. Teacher explains task to pupils.

To make sure that everyone is clear about the task.

3. Teacher gives pupils handouts.

4. Pupils work on the task. 5. Teacher and pupils discuss the answer. Post-reading (10 minutes) Poem Moral value Sharing 1. Teacher tells pupils that they are going to write a poem about Sarawak. To capture pupils attention.
Line1 Noun Line2 three adjectives separated with commas Line3 phrase describing what Sarawak is for you Line4 another phrase describing Sarawak is for you Line5 My Sarawak

2. Teacher asks pupils about the difference between a poem and a normal writing.

So that pupils know the difference between a normal writing and poem. (Poem shorter lines).

3. Pupils respond. 4. Teacher tells pupils that they are going to write the poem step by step. Teacher asks pupils to be ready. 5. Teacher tells pupils to write the name of their state for the first line. To provide guidance to pupils and make the

e.g Sarawak

Teacher reminds pupils about the Capital letter.

process manageable for the pupils.

Fabulous, fun, lovely My state My home

6. Teacher gets several pupils to share their poems. Closure (2 minutes) Recap 1. Teacher asks pupils what adjectives are for. 2. Pupils respond.

To encourage pupils to take pride in their work. To wrap the lesson up.

My Sarawak