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ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT
Scope
English as a communicative language programme for the Special Education is planned according to the ability and achievement of each individual. The core of it is the concept of lifelong education geared towards the gentle development of the whole person intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and to be able to interact among society. Functional language skills are taken into consideration for employment purposes. The content of the English language skills can be integrated with other skills of learning across the curriculum.
Objectives
By the end of tertiary education, pupils should be able to achieve the following:
1. listen, imitate, and understand simple spoken English
2. speak and respond clearly in situations
3. read and understand simple messages
4. write simple information using simple language
5. use language acquired to function in society
6. be employable OBJECTIVESCONTENTSUGGESTED TEACHING ACTIVITIESTEACHING AIDS / REMARKS
1. Greetings and social expressions
Pupils should be able to:
1.1 greet a person at different times during the day1.2 use polite expressions1.3 telephone expressions
1.1.1 Greetings
1.1.2 Exchange greetings
1.2.1 Appropriate body gestures
1.2.2 Social situations
1.3.1 Common telephone expressions
1.3.2 Usage of the telephone / public telephone / mobile phone
1.3.3 Telephone messagesa. Introduce greetings
i. good morningii. good afternooniii. good evening
b. Sing songs pertaining to greetings
a. Pupils exchange greetings with:
i. teachers
ii. friends
iii. parents
a. Pupils response with appropriate
body gestures
i. shaking hands
ii. waving
a. Pupils recognise social situations
and give suitable responses
i. expressing gratitude
ii. apologizing
iii. forgiving
iv. congratulating
v. offering condolences
b. Differentiate suitable response to
situations
c. Appropriate response in different
social context
a. Teacher introduces telephone
expressions
i. Hello, may I speak to .
b. Pupils use telephone expressions
a. Use the telephone
i. public telephone
ii. mobile phone
b. Follow instructions to make
telephone calls
c. Make and receive telephone calls
a. Take down telephone messages
i. name
ii. telephone number of caller
iii. messages
b. Oral messages
c. Written messagestape
video
computer aids
good morning song (tune: happy birthday)
eg. good morning to you. x4
sing hello together
sing hello, x2
sing hello
together
masks
puppets
costumes
picture cards
word cards
wall charts
flip charts
tape (recorded voices)
VCD
recorded telephone conversation
telephone
public telephone
Suggested grammar
subject-verb agreement
pronouns
questions and responses
tenses
models
Suggested vocabulary
good morning
good afternoon
good evening
good night
good bye
hello
sorry
thank you
congratulations
excuse me
please
may I..
how are you?
I am fine, thank you
2. Personal details
Pupils should be able to:
2.1 state his / her own personal details
2.2 state his / her
friends
personal
details
2.3 fill in forms
requiring
personal
details /
particulars2.1.1 Self awareness
2.1.2 Awareness of self and others
2.1.3 Personal details
2.2.1 Friends personal
details
2.2.2 Introduce self / others
2.3.1 Information required in
forms
2.3.2 Various types of forms
a. Differentiate self and others
b. Point to self and state name
c. Point to others and state names
a. Personal details
i. name
ii. age
iii. address
iv. gender
v. date of birthb. Recognise own personal details
c. Write own personal details
d. Write information of oneselfa. Recognise and identify name, age,
address, gender, and date of birth of friends.
b. State personal details of friends
a. Introduce self / others
b. Recognise friends namesc. Read words / sentences
d. Writing information of friends
a. Recognise information required in
forms
a. Fill various types of forms
i. job application
ii. at the bank
iii. at the post office
mirror
photographs
sentence cards
name cards
computer aids
pictures
address cards
envelope
charts
Suggested
vocabulary
my
name
boy
girl
addressvarious types of
forms from the
post office,
job application
forms,
bank forms
Suggested
grammar
subject-verb
agreement
personal
pronouns
positive and
negative
statement
Wh Questions
3. Family members Pupils should be able to:
3.1 name and differentiate members of the family
3.2 identify gender
of family
members
3.3 seek the
numbers of
brothers and
sisters one has
3.1.1 Family members
3.2.1 Gender of family
members
3.3.1 Family hierarchy
3.3.2 Siblings
a. Acknowledge family membersb. Recognise and name family
membersa. Differentiate gender
i. boy
ii. girl
iii. man
iv. woman
b. Teacher shows pictures of
different gender
c. Pupils identify pictures of different
gender
a. State family hierarchy
i. first
ii. second
iii. third
b. Letter and word recognitionc. Configuration of wordsd. Copy words / phrases / sentences
e. Spell words
i. father
ii. mother
f. Write words / phrases / sentences
photograph of family members
flash cards
pictures
Suggested grammar
personal
pronouns
subject-verb
agreement
positive and
negative
statement
model verbs
adverbs
conjunctions
questions and
answers
simple and
compound
sentences
Suggested vocabulary
father, mother
grandfather,
grandmother,
brother, sister
uncle, aunt
cousin
4. Places in the school
Pupils should be able to:
4.1 identify and
recognise
places around
the school
4.2 identify
directions
5. Things in the classroom
Pupils should be able
to:
5.1 Identify things
in the
classroom
5.2 identify parts of the classroom
4.1.1 Different places /
surroundings in school
4.1.2 Spatial awareness
(big area / small area)
4.2.1 Directions
5.1.1 Non-living things in the
classroom
5.2.1 Parts of the classroom
a. Recognise and name various places in the schoolb. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
c. Read words / phrases / sentencesd. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Introduce places with big area:-
i. field
ii. hall
iii. car parkb. Introduce places with small area :-
i. toilet
ii. store room
c. Recognise and name places.
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentencese. Read words / phrases /
sentencesf. Write words / phrase / sentencesa. Introduce directionsi. leftii. rightiii. straightiv. turn
b. Listen to directions and perform
actions eg. Go right, Go left
c. Follow directions
eg. go straight, turn right at the junction, go up the stairs to the office
d. Give directions to a destination
e. Play language games
a. Identify and name non-living things
in the classroomb. Label things in the classroom
c. Recognise words / phrases /
sentencesd. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Read words / phrases / sentencesg. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Identify parts of the classroomi. wall
ii. floor
iii. ceiling
iv. window
b. Recognise words / phrases /
sentences.
c. Match pictures with pictures
d. Match pictures with words
e. Read words / phrases / sentencesf. Write words / phrases / sentences pictures of places in the school
flash cards
sentence cards
computer aids
charts
school plan
classroom plan
direction cards
Game:-
Simon says
Suggested grammar :-
prepositions
sequence connectors
questions and responses
Suggested vocabulary
school
classroom
field
toilet
hall
Game:
Blind mans trail
real objects
flash cards
sentence cards
pictures
computer aids
charts
Suggested grammar:
nouns
countable nouns
adjectives
comparatives and superlativesSuggested vocabulary
table
desk
chair
bag
pencil
book
basket
ruler
6. Things at home
Pupils should be
able to:
6.1 identify things
in the kitchen
6.2 identify things in
the living room
6.3 identify and recognise things in the bedroom
6.4 identify and recognise things in the bathroom
6.1.1 Things in the kitchen
6.1.2 Dangerous things in the
kitchen
6.2.1 Things in the living room
6.2.2 Dangerous things in the
living room
6.3.1 Things in the bedroom
6.3.2 Dangerous things in the
bedroom
6.4.1 Things in the bathroom
6.4.2 Dangerous things in the
bathroom
a. Name things in the kitchenb. Identify dangerous things
i. hot
ii. sharp
iii. electrical
c. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Recognise phrases / sentences
g. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Name things in the living roomb. Identify dangerous things
i. sharp
ii. electrical
c. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Recognise phrases / sentencesg. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Name things in the bedroomb. Identify dangerous things
i. sharp
ii. electricalc. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words f. Recognise phrases / sentencesg. Write words/phrases / sentencesa. Name things in the bathroom
b. Identify dangerous things
i. hot
ii. sharp
iii. electrical
c. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Recognise phrases / sentencesg. Write words / phrases / sentences
h. Categorize dangerous and non-
dangerous things
real objects
pictures
charts
flash cards
phrase cards
sentence cards
computer aids
Suggested vocabulary
cup, bowl
plate, spoon
knife, kettle
pot, forkSuggested grammarsofa
television
telephone
articles
countable and uncountable nounsprepositions
fan
lamp
bed
pillowblanket
bed sheet
pillow casebolstercupboardsoap
towel
toothbrush
shampoo
toothpasteshaversink
bathtub
mirror
7. Parts of the body
Pupils should be able
to :
7.1 identify parts of
the body
7.2 identify parts
of the head
7.3 identify parts of
limbs
7.1.1 Parts of the body
7.2.1 Parts of the head
7.3.1 Parts of the limbsa. Sing songs pertaining to the whole
body.
b. Identify and name parts of the
body.
c. Label body parts on charts
d. Recognise and read words
e. Match pictures with pictures
f. Match pictures with words
g. Recognise phrases / sentences
h. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Identify and name parts of the
head
b. Label parts of the head on charts
c. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Recognise phrases / sentences.
g. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Identify and name parts of limbs
b. Label parts of limbs on charts
c. Recognise and read words
d. Match pictures with pictures
e. Match pictures with words
f. Recognise phrases / sentences
g. Write words / phrases / sentences
Song:
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
knees and toes x2
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, eyes, ears, mouth and nosepictures
charts
puzzle
flash cards
phrase cards
sentence cards
computer aids
Suggested grammar
adjectives
articles
simple and compound sentences
pronouns
questions and answers
Suggested vocabulary
neck
shoulder
chest
stomach
hip
eyes
nose
hair
mouth
ears
teeth
tongue
fingers
arm
toes
knee
8. Clothing
Pupils should be able to:
8.1 identify
different kinds
of clothing
8.2 clothes at the
supermarket /
shop
8.3 buy clothes
8.1.1 Different kinds of
clothing
8.2.1 Different types of clothes
at supermarket/shop
8.2.2 Buy clothes with assistance from a sales assistant
8.3.1 Preferences of clothes
8.3.2 Price of clothes
8.3.3 Purchase and payment
a. Identify and name different types
of clothes
b . Recognise and read words
c. Match pictures with pictures
d. Match pictures with words
e. Recognise phrases / sentencesf. Write words / phrases / sentences
a. Identify and name different types
of clothes at the supermarket /
shop
b . State preference of clothes
c. Simulation drill a. Practice buying clothesb. Visit the supermarket / shop
c. Choose clothes one likes
d. Inquire price of clothes
e. Make payment for clothes bought
boys clothes
girls clothes
pictures
dolls
puzzles
flashcards
phrases cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
adjectives
collective nouns
comparatives
articlesquestions
response
request
Suggested vocabulary
shirt, skirt,
blouse, dress,
t-shirt, tie, socks,
long sleeves,
short sleeves,
collar, button,
size
large
medium
small
free size
9. Food
Pupils should be able
to:
9.1 identify different
types of food
9.2 state kinds of
food one likes
or dislikes9.3 order food and
drinks
9.1.1 Edible and non-edible
things
9.1.2 Different types of food
9.2.1 What one likes to eat /
drink
9.2.2 What one dislikes to
eat / drink
9.3.1 Preference of food and
drinks
9.3.2 Price of food / drinks
9.3.3 Order for food / drinks
and paymenta. Visit the canteen
b. Identify and name different
types of foodc. Collect pictures to make
scrapbook
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases/sentences
e. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Choose what one likesb. Choose what one dislikesc. Differentiate what one likes /
dislikes
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentencese. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Visit the canteen / restaurant
b. Read menu and choose food one
likes to eat
c. Inquire price of food
eg. How much is a bowl of
noodles?
d. Make payment for food bought
real food
pictures
rubber stamps
(various kinds of food)
puzzles
flash cards
phrases cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
collective nouns
questionswords / responses
Suggested vocabulary
bread
rice
noodles
chicken
fish
soup
10. Fruits / Vegetables
Pupils should be able
to:
10.1 identify
different types
of fruits /
vegetables
10.2 buy fruits and
vegetables
from market /
supermarket
10.1.1 Different types of
fruits / vegetables
10.2.1 Preferences of fruits / vegetables
10.2.2 Price of fruits and
vegetables
10.2.3 Purchase and
payment
a. Identify and name different types
of fruits / vegetablesb. Recognise and read words
c. Recognise phrases / sentences
d. Play language games
e. Visit the market
a. Visit the market / shop
b. Choose fruits and vegetables
one likes
c. Inquire price of fruits
d. Make payment for fruits and
vegetables bought
real fruits and vegetables
toys
pictures
rubber stamps (fruits and vegetables)
puzzles
flashcards
phrases cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
Adjectives
countable and uncountable nouns
collective nouns
request
questions and answers
Suggested vocabulary
durian, banana
watermelon,
papaya, carrot
lettuce, cucumber,
chilli, brinjals
11. Plants
Pupils should be able
to:
11.1 identify
flowers
11.2 identify trees
11.1.1 Different kinds of
flowers
11.2.1 Different kinds of treesa. Take a walk in the garden
b. Identify and name different
flowers and trees
c. Collect pictures of trees to make
scrapbook
d. Recognise and read words
e. Recognise phrases / sentences
f. Play language gamesreal flowers
pictures
charts
flash cards
phrase cards
sentence cards
Suggested grammar
adjectives
conjunctions
compound
sentences
Suggested
vocabulary
hibiscus
rose
sunflower
coconut tree
papaya tree
12. Transportation
Pupils should be
able to:
12.1 identify the
different
modes of
transportation
12.2 use public
transportation
12.3 interpret various
road signs and
traffic rules.
13. Numbers
Pupils should be able
to:
13.1 name and
differentiate
numerals
13.2 know
monetary
value
13.3 use specific
numerical
values with
the correct
unit of
measurement
13.4 understand
and manage
monetary
transactions
14. Calendar
Pupils should be
able to:
14.1 name the days in a week 14.2 name the
months of the
year
14.3 identify dates
indicated in
the calendar
12.1.1 Different modes
of transportation
12.2.1 Types of public
transportation
12.2.2 Fare
12.2.3 Schedule
12.3.1 Importance of road
signs and traffic rules.
12.3.2 Road signs and
indicators.
12.3.3 Traffic rules
13.1.1 Ordinal numbers
13.1.2 Cardinal numbers
13.2.1 Money denominations
13.3.1 Unit of measurements
13.3.2 Volume
13.3.3 Weight
13.3.4 Height
13.3.5 Distance
13.4.1 Salary
13.4.2 EPF / SOCSO
13.4.3 Banking
14.1.1 Days in a week
14.1.2 Daily routines
14.2.1 Months of the year
14.2.2 Special occasions /
months
14.3.1 Calendar (day to day)14.3.2 Special dates
- 25 December - 31 August
a. Identify and name different
types of transportationb. Group different types of
transportation:i. air
ii. land
iii. water
c. Collect pictures to make a
scrapbook
d. Make simple models of
transportation
e. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentencesf. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Visit the
i. bus station
ii. taxi station
iii. railway / LRT station
iv. airports
v. jetty
b. use public transport
a. Identify and name different kinds
of road signs and traffic rules
b. Pupils draw road signs
c. Play traffic rules games
d. Teacher organizes outdoor
activities
a. Pupils count by rote memoryb. Recite poems pertaining to
numbers
eg. One, two, three, four, five, Once I caught a fish alive
c. Identify and name numbers
d. Identify value of numbers
e. Differentiate numbers
f. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentencesg. Write words / phrases /
sentencesa. Recognise and denote monetary
amount
b. State the different money
denominations
c. Draw and trace the different
money
denominations
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences.
e. Write words / phrases / sentencesa. Measure object and state values in
the correct unit of measurement
a. Explain and illustrate simple
budget
i. daily
ii. weekly
iii. monthly
b. Start a saving accounts
c. Visit the bank
a. Name days of the week in
sequence
b. Sing songs pertaining to days of
the week
c. Differentiate and name days of the
week
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
e. Write words, phrases and
sentences
a. Identify / name months of the year
b. Differentiate months of the year
c. Make simple calendar
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases and sentences
e. Write words, phrases and
sentences
a. Find and state special occasions
i. Hari Raya
ii. Merdeka Day
iii. Christmas
iv. birthdayspictures
models
toys
puzzles
flashcards
computer aids
phrases cards
sentences cards
bus schedule
tickets
Suggested grammar
singular and plural
nounsprepositions
adjectives
comparatives
Suggested vocabulary
car
bicycle
bus
lorry
train
ship
boat
aeroplane
no entry
danger
pedestrian crossing
beads
blocks
charts
numbers
puzzles
counting frame
rubber stamps (numbers)
number cards
word cards
phrases cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
request
adjectives
comparatives
questions and answers
Suggested vocabulary
1 1-10 (one, two, ..)
1 11-19 (eleven...)
20 99 (twenty,)
1 100 (one hundred.)
t many few
more
less
ringgit
sen
salary
how much .
Songs:(tune: Clementine)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sundaycalendar
charts
flashcards
computer graphic
phrases cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
verbs, tensesprepositionsSuggested vocabulary
days of the week
months of the year
15. Time
Pupils should be able
to:
15.1 Tell time
15. 2 Tell time with
regards to
time
specific
situations
15.3 Read time-
table
15.1.1 Time
15.1.2 Minutes
15.1.3 Hour
15.1.4 Duration
15.2.1 Time associated with
time specific situations
15.3.1 Class time-table
15.3.2 Personal time-table
15.3.3 Schedule
a. Name numbers on the clock
b. Identify and read time on the clock
c. Show time on the clock
i. hour
ii. minutes
a. Associate time with
i. recess
ii. dismissal time
iii. school hours
iv. office hours
v. lunch break
vi. meetings
vii. appointments
a. Identify and state activities shown
on class time-tableb. Plan personal activities based on time-table
c. Record schedules
i. daily
ii. weekly
iii. monthly
eg. Monday Assembly
Tuesday Physical
Educationclock
pictures
watch
flash cards
time tables
schedules
phrase cards
sentences cards
computers
tour itineraries
Suggested grammar
articles
prepositions
tense
sequence
connectors
Suggested vocabulary
morning
evening
night
a.m / p.mmidnight
fortnight
16. Colours
Pupils should be able
to:
16.1 recognise
different
colours
16.2 associate
colours of
objects16.1.1 Different colours
16.2.1 Primary and secondary
colours
16.2.2 Objects with natural
colours
16.2.3 Colourful objects
16.2.4 Traffic lights
a. Identify and differentiate colours
b. Play colours games
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentences
a. Differentiate and name primary
and secondary colours
b. Identify objects with natural
colours
c. Colour pictures
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
e. Write words, phrases and
sentences
f. Identify colours of the traffic lights
eg. red, yellow and greenreal objects
chart
colours
board games
model traffic lights
pictures
computer
flashcards
phrases cards
sentence cards
Suggested grammar
adjectives
nouns
questions and answers
Suggested vocabulary
colours
black hair
red hibiscus
yellow banana
green leaf
17. Shapes
Pupils should be able
to:
17.1 identify
shapes
17.1.1 Different shapes of objects
a. Identify and differentiate shapes of objects
b. Associate shapes with objectc. Trace and draw shapes from stencils
d. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
e. Write words, phrases and
sentences
shape blocks
shape cards
charts
real objects
pictures
computer
flashcards
phrases cards
sentence cards
Suggested grammar
adjectives
adverbs
subject-verb agreement
comparative
Suggested vocabulary
circle
round
triangle
rectangle
square
18. Animals
Pupils should be able
to :
18.1 identify
domestic
animals
18.2 identify wild
animals
18.3 assist and work in
pet shops
18.1.1 Different kinds of
animals
18.1.2 Domestic animals
18.1.3 Habitat
18.1.4 Pets
18.2.1 Wild animals
18.2.2 Habitat
18.3.1 Feeding animals
18.3.2 Caring of animals
18.3.3 Grooming of animalsa. Identify and name animals
b. Name domestic animals
c. Associate animals to their habitats
eg. birds - nest
d. Describe pet one has
e. Collect pictures to make
scrapbook
f. Tell animal stories using puppets /
books / tapes
g. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
h. Write words, phrases and
sentences
i. Visit a pet shop
a. Identify and name wild animals
b. Associate wild animals to their
habitats
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentences
e. A visit to the Zoo
f. Tell animal stories using puppets /
books / tapes
a. Describe animal food
b. Describe how to care and handle
animals
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentencesanimal puppets
soft toys
pictures
charts
computer graphics
flashcards
phrase cards
sentences cards
Suggested grammar
adjectives
adverbs
collective nouns
Suggested vocabulary
names of
animalstiger
lion
elephant
giraffe
fox
whiskas
fish
19. Insects
Pupils should be
able to :
1.1 identify
common
insects
19.1.1 Common insects
19.1.2 Harmful insects
19.1.3 Harmless insectsa. Identify and name insects
b. Collect pictures and make
scrapbook
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentences
e. Visit butterfly farm
f. Outdoor activities hunt for
insectspicture books
model of insects
pictures, cards,
flashcards
Suggested
grammar
adjectives
comparatives
collective nouns
singular and plural nounsSuggested
Vocabulary
names of insects
20. Occupations
Pupils should be able
to :
20.1 identify types
of occupations
20.2. identify places
of work
20.1.1 Types of occupations in
their surroundings
20.1.2 Indicate ones ambition
20.2.1 Different places of work20.2.2 Nature of services20.2.3 Types of business and
services offered
a. Identify and name different types
of occupation
b. Collect pictures and make charts
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentences
e. Indicate ones ambition
f. Pretend play
a. Identify and name different places
of worka. Associate places of work with
i. occupation ii. attire
iii. toolsa. Associate types of services and
businesses with:
i. occupation
ii. places of work
iii. attire
iv. tools
b. Collect pictures and make charts
c. Recognise and read words /
phrases / sentences
d. Write words, phrases and
sentences
e. Visit the places of workPictures
charts
uniforms
computer puzzle
Suggested
grammar
verbs
adverbs
conditional if
gender
tense
Suggested vocabulary
police
police station
fireman
fire station
hawker
stall
doctor
hospital
farmer
farm etc
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