YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK ENGLISH LANGUAGE (SJK) YEAR 4 WEEK 1 2 3 THEME/ TOPIC World of Personal Relationship LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English Language. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite poems. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. SPECIFICATIONS

Unit 1 Living in Harmony

Moral Values: Love Respect Cleanliness

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with initial digraphs wh. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the initial diagraphs wh. 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name and identify family members. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.7.1 Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends. 2.7.3 To ask help from friends. 2.7.4 To respond to someone asking for help. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the initial digraphs wh. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the initial digraphs wh. 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meanings of 5 key words. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3 .4.2 Read aloud sentences in simple text observing stress and intonation. 4.2.2 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation. 4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.

SPECIFICATIONS 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and direction, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s) (with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.1 Form simple sentences by arranging words. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized. 4.7.1 Use full stops for initials.

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Unit 2 Whats My Line?

Moral Values: Respect Honest Courtesy Consideration

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of words and phrases in context. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite pomes. 2.5 Talk about the people, places and moral values of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with final consonants l and p. 1.3.3 Listen to more words and point to the pictures. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the final consonants l and p. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.5.1 Name the people or animals in the story heard or read. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the words with final consonants l and p. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the final consonants l and p.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.5 Read and understand the meanings of words by guessing their meaning through the use of contextual clues. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people, and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations: -word to word; -word to phrase; -word to picture , symbol. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATION 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each topic taught. 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the words before and after. 3.7.2 Read and give details about people, animals and places in stories(e.g. number, size) 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures. 4.4.1 Complete missing letters in texts. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.4.3 Completing simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes, notices, stories with the missing word(s)(with a little guidance in the form of a composite pictures). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at a picture. 4.6.1 Spell words given to be memorized.

WEEK 7 8 9

THEME/ TOPIC World of Stories

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English Language. 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of words and phrases in context. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and recite poems. 2.5 Talk about the people, places and moral values of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm.

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Unit 3 Many Happy Returns

Moral Values: Friendliness Generosity Courtesy Gratitude Politeness Thankfulness Respect for friends Respect for time

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with silent t. 1.3.5 Listen to and understand ordinal numbers 1st -5th . 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the silent t. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.5 Give replies pertaining to ordinal numbers: 1st-5th. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.5.2 Give details about the people or animals in the story heard or read . 2.7.1 Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the words with silent t. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the following silent t. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meanings of 5 key words for each topic taught. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases correctly and with correct pronunciation.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people, and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.6.5 Understand words that show comparison er + than; -est. 3.7.1 Read aloud simple poems. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories (e.g. number, size). 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions. 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures).

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Unit 4 Take Care

Moral Values: Caring Safety Friendliness Obedience

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite poems.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with initial vowel e. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have initial vowel e. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people, and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations - word to word; - word to phrase; - word to picture, symbol. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.7.1 Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud words with initial vowel e. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the initial vowel e. 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animal and places in stories. 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures. 4.3.2 Match words to sign. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at a picture. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized.

WEEK 13 14 15

THEME/ TOPIC World of Stories

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and recite poems. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.5 Read and understand the meanings of words by guessing their meaning through the use of contextual clues. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary.

SPECIFICATIONS

Unit 5 Try A Little Kindness

Moral Values: Love and care Cleanliness Gratitude

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with the initial and final digraphs ph. 1.1.2 Listen to and identify the different types of letter sounds. 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the initial and final digraphs ph. 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.7.1 Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the initial and final digraphs ph. 3.1.2 Identify letter shapes by their sounds. 3.1.5 Compare words for similar and different sounds. 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each topic taught. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple paragraphs.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.3.3 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.4.2 Read aloud sentences in simple texts observing correct stress and intonation. 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently. 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the words before and after. 3.6.1 Recognize and make words from big words. 3.6.3 Understand words opposite in meaning. 3.7.1 Read aloud simple poems. 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(With guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts. 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at a picture. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized. 4.6.3 Take dictation of sentences given to be learnt.

WEEK 16 17 18

THEME/ TOPIC World of Knowledge

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation of words, correct intonation and word stress of phrases, experience and sentences. 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of words and phrases in context. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, tables and other tales of imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes and draw conclusions at a level suited to pupils ability. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and recite poems. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm.

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Unit 6 Healthy Living

Moral Values: Cleanliness Preparation to real world Moderation Fairness Caring for oneself and environment Helpfulness Importance of physical strength Caring for ones health

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with the final digraphs ch. 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expressions. 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes. 1.3.2 Listen to and understand the numbers 26 to 30. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 1.7.1 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and respond non-verbally. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the final digraphs ch. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation stress. 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of body, etc. 2.3.2 Understand numbers in stories and situations. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.3.4 Understand and respond in relevant situations and stories pertaining to numbers 3135, numbers in tens, 10-30. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the final diagraphs ch.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.5 Read and understand the meanings of words by guessing their meaning through the use of contextual clues. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.1 Copy correctly. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the final digraphs ch. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases correctly and with correct pronunciation. 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently. 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the words before and after. 3.6.4 Understand words or similar meaning. 3.7.2 Read and gave details about the people, animals and places in stories.(e.g. number, size). 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear legible cursive writing. 4.2.1 Write clearly and legibly numbers 26-35 in both number and word forms. 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, description, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures).

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SPECIFICATIONS 4.5.2 Form Simple sentences by matching sentence parts. 4.5.3 Form simple sentences by looking at a picture. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized.

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Unit 7 Happy Teachers Day

Moral Values: Appreciation Cooperation Hardworking Initiative Respect

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions and directions accurately. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with initial vowels a and o. 1.4.1 Listen to and understand simple instructions to make things. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have initial vowels a and o. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonations. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud initial vowels a and o. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the initial vowels a and o. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each topic taught.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations: -word to word; -word to phrase; -word to picture, symbol. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases correctly and with correct pronunciation. 3.6.4 Understand words of similar meanings. 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.4.3 Completing simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes, notices, stories with the missing word(s)(with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at a picture.

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Unit 8 Out and About

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with initial and medial digraphs ph.

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THEME/ TOPIC Moral Values: Cleanliness Courtesy Honesty Friendliness

LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation of words, correct intonation and word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences. 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions and directions accurately. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chant and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.5 Talk about the people, places and moral values of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language. 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.5 Read and understand the meanings of words by guessing their meaning through the use of contextual clues.

SPECIFICATIONS 1.1.2 Listen to and identify the different types of letter sounds l and p. 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes. 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple directions to places in the neighbourhood. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the initial and medial digraphs ph 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name and identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.5.3 Name the good and bad characters in the story and talk a little about them. 2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the initial and medial digraphs ph. 3.1.2 Identify letter shapes by their sounds. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the initial and medial digraphs ph. 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each topic taught. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 4.1 Copy correctly. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATION 3.4.2 Read aloud sentences in simple texts observing correct stress and intonations. 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the words before and after. 3.6.2 Give words according to categories. 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.1.1 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple directions/ descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.4.3 Completing simple instruction and directions, descriptions, rhymes, notices, stories with the missing word(s)(with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently by looking at a picture. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized. 4.6.2 Apply spelling rules words ending in y, drop the y, add ies.

WEEK 25 26 27

THEME/ TOPIC World Knowledge

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation of words , correct intonation and word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, tables and other tales of imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and draw conclusions at a level suited to pupils ability. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based n pictures and other stimuli, and recite poems. 2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting people, etc. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole texts.

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Unit 9 Festive Cheer

Moral Values: Love Friendliness Respect Being goodhearted Thankfulness Appreciation of other cultures

1.2.1 Listen to and repeat the pronunciation of simple 3-syllable words. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 1.7.3 Listen to fairy tales, fables, and short stories and answer simple questions on the people and animals of the story, and the place of the story. 2.1.2 Pronounce 3-syllable words correctly. 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.4.3 Complete parts of a story heard before. 2.7.1 Talk about oneself to neighbours and friends. 3.1.4 Read aloud 3syallable words with the correct stress. 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people, and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 4.2 Write at word, phrase sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.7.1 Read aloud simple poems. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories.(e.g. number, size) 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.

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Unit 10 Rain and Shine

Moral Values: Love Nature Cooperation Patriotism

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation of words, correct intonation and word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with medial digraphs ir. 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the medial digraphs ir. 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 2.6.1 Give non-verbal response to the story heard or read.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite poems. 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATIONS 2.6.2 Say whether one likes or does not like the story heard or read. 2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the medial digraphs ir. 3.1.3 Read aloud words that have the medial digraphs ir. 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each topic taught. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences (4-6 words). 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.6.3 Understand words opposite in meaning. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories. (e.g. number, size) 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.3 Construct simple sentences by looking at a picture.

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SPECIFICATIONS 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized. 4.6.3 Take dictation of sentences given to be learnt.

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World of Knowledge

Unit 11 I Love Nature

Moral Values: Appreciation Patriotism Care for environment Punctuality Caring Love and care

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry jazz chants and songs. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and clarification. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made. 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and recite poems. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral value in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with silent letter h. 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens song and rhymes. 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the silent letter h. 2.2.1 Ask Wh questions to get information. 2.2.2 Ask questions to get information. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.3.3 Talk about personal experiences. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud silent letter h. 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases by matching simple phrases to pictures. 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.6.2 Give words according to categories. 3.6.4 Understand words of similar meaning. 3.7.1 Read aloud simple poems. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories.(e.g. number, size)

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LEARNING OUTCOMES 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in clear, legible print and cursive writing. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representation: - word to word; - word to phrase; - word to picture, symbol. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.8.1 Scan for specific information in texts; letters, words, numbers. 3.8.2 Read and obtain meaning by making reference to words within the text. 3.8.3 Read and understand simple factual text by answering comprehension questions in relation to main ideas, details. 4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible cursive writing. 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.

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World of Stories

Unit 12 Story Time

Moral Values: Diligence Kindness Honesty Empathy Friendliness

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes and draw conclusions at a level suited to pupils ability. 2.5 Talk about the people, places and moral values of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language. 2.6 Express thoughts and feelings and give opinions on things read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language.

1.7.2 Respond verbally. 2.5.1 Name the people or animals in the story heard or read. 2.5.2 Give details about the people or animals in the story heard or read. 2.5.3 Name the good and bad characters in the story and talk a little about them. 2.6.2 Say whether one likes or does not like the story heard or read. 2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story.

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THEME/ TOPIC Self-reliance Helpfulness Loyalty Friendship Patriotism Wisdom Caring

LEARNING OUTCOMES 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect. 3.9 Read widely and independently. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently.

SPECIFICATIONS 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories.(e.g. number, size) 3.8.2 Read and obtain meaning by making reference to words within the text. 3.9.1 Read widely at ones own pace according to ones interest. 4.4.3 Completing simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes, notices, stories with the missing word(s)(with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.

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World of Knowledge

Unit 13 Looking Back

Moral Values: Friendliness Diligence Love and care Love for knowledge

By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able to do the following skills: 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of the English language. 1.5 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm and sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs. 1.6 Obtain information from text listened to in relation to main ideas, specific details and sequence. 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately. 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to enquiries made.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat words with: a) initial vowels b) final consonants c) initial digraphs d) final digraphs e) final digraphs f) silent letters 1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes. 1.6.2 Listen to simple texts and recall details. 1.6.3 Listen to simple texts and tell what the text is about.

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THEME/ TOPIC Thankfulness Helpfulness

LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli and recite poems. 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to recognize words on sight. 3.2 Acquire key words at various stages and development. 3.3. Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraphs and whole texts. 3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and sentence rhythm. 3.7 Read and enjoy simple poems and stories and respond to them by talking about the people and moral values in the story/poem; and relate it to ones life. 3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect. 4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representation: - word to word; - word to phrase; - word to picture, symbol. 4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence. 4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently. 4.6 Spell correctly and take dictation.

SPECIFICATIONS 2.1.1 Pronounce words that have the: a) initial vowels b) final consonants c) initial digraphs d) medial digraphs e) final digraphs f) silent letters 2.1.3 Repeat phrases and expressions with the correct intonation and stress. 2.3.1 Name or identify objects, parts of the body, etc. 2.4.2 Recite simple poems and chant rhymes in full. 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds: a) initial vowels b) final consonants c) initial digraphs d) medial digraphs e) final digraphs f) silent letters 3.2.1 Recognize whole words. 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. 3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases correctly and with correct pronunciation. 3.4.3 Read aloud simple poems and stories expressively and fluently. 3.7.1 Read aloud simple poems. 3.7.2 Read and give details about the people, animals and places in stories.(e.g. number, size) 3.8.1 Scan for specific information in texts: letters, words, numbers.

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SPECIFICATIONS 3.8.2 Read And obtain meaning by making references to words within the text. 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures. 4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions, rhymes with the missing word(s)(with guidance in the form of words and pictures). 4.4.3 Completing simple instructions and directions, descriptions, rhymes, notices, stories with the missing word(s)(with a little guidance in the form of a composite picture). 4.5.1 Form simple sentences by arranging words. 4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts. 4.6.1 Spell words that are given to be memorized.

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