HELP International School : FOREIGN LANGUAGE MALAY YEAR 8

SCHEME OF WORK 2014

FOREIGN LANGUAGE MALAY
YEAR 8
Subject

Bahasa Malaysia

Teacher

Che Rohani Mezah

MASTERIES - Are these evident in

session:

Academic Year
Start/End
Date
(tick)

September 2014
July 2015
Sept - July
(tick)

1. Creative

5. Emotional

2. Intellectual

6. Moral

3. Social

7. Physical

4. Leadership

8. Career

MOA Method of Assessment

MAST Masteries

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WEEK/ Topic
DATE

TERM
1

Permainan Dulu dan

Kini
(Traditional and
Modern Games)

29 3
Oct

Aim/
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. recognise different types
of games and how they are
played
2. orally describe the
examples of traditional and
modern games

ACTIVITY

2
6 10
Oct

Permainan Dulu
dan Kini
(Traditional and
Modern Games)

Students will be able to:

1. categorise games
according to various forms
and where the games were
originated (either
traditional or modern)

MOA

MAST

Students are given 5 minutes to list out -Group work

1, 2, 3, 5,
as many traditional and modern games -Factual Writing
that they know of.
Students are given 10 minutes to
describe their favourite game
Create a mind map of traditional or
modern games and write a factual
paragraph about those games and how
they are played.
Students presentations.
Students are divided into groups to
discuss and categorise games.
Students are assigned to create a
powerpoint presentation based on their
discussion.
Students presentations.

- Group work
- Powerpoint
presentation

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3
13 - 17
Oct

4
20 - 24
Oct
* Public
holidays 2224 Oct

Permainan Dulu
dan Kini
(Traditional and
Modern Games)

Students will be able to:

1. write a postcard using
the correct format
(IGCSE) and based on the
graphic stimulus provided.

Grammar
Tatabahasa
(oral / perbualan)

Students will be able to:

1. practise oral skills
through a telephone
conversation dialogue.
2. write a simple dialogue
based on the topic given.
3. answer comprehension
questions.

Students will refer to teachers p/p and

learn the IGCSE format for directed
writing.
Students will construct sentences on
the graphic stimulus given and
incorporate them in their writing.
Students will read out and share their
postcards with their peers.

- Independent

Students will work in pairs and refer

to the dialogue practise handout given.
Students will also refer to the
vocabulary list to compose questions
and form appropriate responses.
Students will write a simple dialogue
and present them.
Lesson 2 : Comprehension - students
will skim and scan for specific
information and gauge their
understanding of the passage given.

- Pair work
- Dialogue

1, 2, 3

work
Directed
writing
exercise

writing
Comprehensi
on exercise

1, 2, 3

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5
27 - 31
Oct

Grammar
Tatabahasa
(oral / perbualan)

Bumi Yang Hijau

(Save the Earth)

7
3-7
Nov

Students will be able to:

1. practise oral skills
through a telephone
conversation dialogue.
2. write a simple dialogue
based on the topic given.
3. answer comprehension
questions.

Students will be able to:

1. identify meaning save
the earth
2. differentiate ways how
to save the earth
3. use the correct
adjectives to give further
descriptions of how to
save the earth
4. complete directed
writing exercise according
to IGCSE specifications.

Students will work in pairs and refer

to the dialogue practise handout given.
Students will also refer to the
vocabulary list to compose questions
and form appropriate responses.
Students will write a simple dialogue
and present them.
Lesson 2 : Comprehension - students
will skim and scan for specific
information and gauge their
understanding of the passage given.

- Pair work
- Dialogue
-

1, 2, 3

writing
Comprehensi
on exercise

Students will break into groups of 6.

- Group work
Students will write and give
presentation on how to save the earth - Powerpoint
Students will be given each topic :
presentation
reduce reuse recycle
Students are assigned to create a
powerpoint presentation based on their
discussion.
Students presentations.

1 , 2, 3, 5

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Contd
Bumi Yang Hijau
(Save the Earth

8
10 - 14
Nov

Barangan Buatan
Malaysia
(Shopping)

9
17 - 21
Nov

Students will be able to:

1. practise oral skills
through a telephone
conversation dialogue.
2. write a simple dialogue
based on the topic given.
3. answer comprehension
questions

Students will be able to:

1. identify whats
Malaysian made
2. be able to understand
why it is important to buy
Malaysian made
3. use the correct
adjectives to give further
descriptions of how to buy
Malaysian made
4. complete directed
writing exercise according
to IGCSE specifications.

Students will break into groups of 6.

- Group work
Students will write and give
presentation on how to save the earth - - Powerpoint
Students will be given each topic :
presentation
reduce reuse recycle
Students are assigned to create a
powerpoint presentation based on their
discussion.
Students presentations

Students be able to identify places for

shopping and pronounce it properly in
Bahasa
Students will be divided into groups
and discuss about Malaysian made and
how shopping (Malaysian made) can
booming the economic in the country.
Students are assigned to create a
powerpoint presentation based on their
discussion.
Students presentations

- Group work
- Fact file
-

(factual
writing)
Giving
directions
(IGCSE)

1 , 2, 3, 5

1, 2, 3, 5

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Barangan Buatan
Malaysia
(Shopping)

10
24 - 28
Nov

Students will be able to:

1. identify common
communication technology
(past and present).
2. write a simple
chronology of
communication
advancement.
3. use the correct syntax
and adjectives in their
writing.
4. write an email about
technological wonder
(IGCSE writing
component).
5. show creativeness in
expressing their ideas in
written form.

Students will work in groups of 4 and

identify common communication
technology available in the past and
present.
Students will create a simple poster to
depict the chronology of
communication advancement.
Students will convey information on
the topic and construct sentences.
Students will write an email about the
benefits of communication technology
and show creativeness in expressing
their ideas in written form.
Students will exchange emails and rate
their written work (peer assessment).

Revision week
(WEEK 11: 1-5 DEC)

Term 1 Assessment
(WEEK 12: 8-12 DEC)

- Group work
- Chronology
-

writing
Email:
creative
writing &
directed
writing
(IGCSE)

1, 2, 3, 5

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Negara dan Bahasa

(Countries and
Languages)

TERM 2

1
5-9
Jan

2
12 - 16
Jan

Negara dan Bahasa

(Countries and
Languages)

Students will be able to:

1. list countries and
identify its national
language and other
languages spoken in that
country.
2. describe the usage and
importance of language as
the national identity of a
country.
3. translate common
phrases from different
countries to Malay.
4. use role play cards as a
means to introduce
themselves as citizens of
the world @ a person who
is at home in any country.

Students will be able to:

1. complete directed
writing exercise.
2. answer comprehension
questions -Paper 2.

Students will work in groups of 4 and

name countries and its national
language. They will also list other
languages used in that country
(worksheet provided).
Students will describe the importance
of language as the national identity of
a country (what? why? how?)
Students will search for common
phrases from different countries and
translate them to Malay.
Students will use the role play cards
provided to introduce themselves as
citizens of the world. They will name
countries that they have lived in and
the languages that they have learnt or
spoken.

- Group work
- Writing

Students will work independently and

refer to prompts given.
Students will write a postcard and
present them.
Lesson 2 : Comprehension - students
will skim and scan for specific
information and gauge their
understanding of the passage given.

- Independent

1, 2, 3, 5

(factual/
structured
writing)
Role play

work
Directed
writing
(IGCSE
Paper 2)
Comprehensi

1, 2, 3, 5

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on exercise

Negara dan Bahasa

(Countries and
Languages)

3
19 - 23
Jan

4
26 - 30
Jan

Dunia Pekerjaan
(Occupations and
the work place)

Students will be able to:

1. use prepositions
correctly in giving
directions in the correct
form of sentence. (IGCSE
writing component).
2. translate and define the
lyrics of a foreign national
anthem into Malay.

Students will be able to:

1. name various
professions and identify its
work place.
2. describe their chosen
vocations and the work
place - develop oral skills
for IGCSE Paper 3.

Students will work in pairs and refer

to the handout.
Students will write the directions
based on the scenario and draw a
simple map to the destination.
Students will be played two different
national anthems and they will
translate the lyrics to Malay.
Students will identify new vocabulary
and find its definition.

- Pair work
- Giving

Students will work in pairs and list

various professions and its work
places (w/sheet provided).
Students will create a spider map on
their future plans and write a short
descriptive essay about their chosen
vocation (ambition) and present their
writing to the class.

- Pair work
- Giving

directions
Creative
writing
(lyrics)
Vocabulary
enrichment

directions
Writing skills
Vocabulary
enrichment

1, 2, 3

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Dunia Pekerjaan
(Occupations and
the work place)

5
2-6
Feb
* Public
holiday 3 Feb

6
9 - 13
Feb
* Public
holiday 13 Feb

Dunia Pekerjaan
(Occupations and
the work place)

Students will be able to:

1. develop factual writing
skills by writing an article
about a famous Malaysian
talent or achiever.
2. identify a local inspiring
person and describe their
achievements.
3. incorporate nouns,
proper nouns, pronouns
and adjectives correctly in
their writing.

Students will be able to:

1. recognise active and
passive sentences.
2. use punctuations
correctly in sentences.
3. improve grammar skills
and writing technique.

Students will work in groups to find

clips about their chosen local idol and
conduct a research to get further info
on their contributions and
achievements.
Students will write a short descriptive
article about their source of inspiration
and incorporate grammar components
- nouns, proper nouns, pronouns, adj.
Students will do group presentations
and Q & A sessions.

- Group work / 1, 2, 3, 6, 8

Students will work independently and

refer to the w/sheet given & teachers
explanation.
Students will practice IGCSE
formatted writing paper (formal letter
- letter of complaint or informal
letter).

- Independent

presentation
Factual
writing
Grammar
enrichment

work
Grammar
enrichment
IGCSE
writing skills

1, 2, 3

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7
16 - 20
Feb

8
23 - 27
Feb

9
2-6
March

HALF TERM BREAK & CNY

Dunia Pekerjaan
(Occupations and
the work place)

Pengangkutan
(Modes of
transportation)

Students will be able to:

1. discuss about school
subjects and its
importance in relation to
different careers.
2. determine their chosen
career path and subjects
connected to it.

Students will be able to:

1. list and categorise
different modes of
transportation.
2. describe the
transportation.

Students will break into groups of

three and choose 3 different careers
and identify all the required subjects to
achieve the desired profession.
Students will research the job
descriptions and the talents required.
Students will also identify the
advantages connected to the jobs.

- Group work / 1, 2, 3, 8

Students will do pair work and list

various forms of transportation
available.
Students will categorise the
transportations - land, water and air
(w/sheet provided).
Students will describe them in a fact
file.

- Group work
- Vocabulary

presentation
Mind maps

enrichment
Writing skills

1, 2, 3

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10
9 - 13
March

Pengangkutan
(Modes of
transportation)

Students will be able to:

1. understand the usage
and importance of
transportation.
2. create a story board
about transportation.

Pengangkutan
(Modes of
transportation)

11
16 - 20
March

Students will be able to:

1. write an email based on
the topic (IGCSE writing
component).
2. imagine future
transportation - sketch/
draw and elaborate.

Students will briefly state the usage

and importance of transportation
(incorporated into their story board).
Students will work independently or in
pairs to create a story board about the
origin of transportation or their own
experiences with regards to transport.
Students will present their story board
creatively and interestingly.

- Independent / 1, 2, 3, 5

Students will write an email based on

the prompt given (w/sheet).
Students will share their emails with
their peers and suggest ways to
improve their writing.
Students will work in groups to
imagine and create futuristic
transportation.
They will present their ideas and
elaborate on the advantages and
disadvantages of their creation.

- Independent

pair work
Story board
Oral skills

& group work

Creative
writing
Oral
presentation

1, 2, 3, 4

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12
23 - 27
March

Pengangkutan
(Modes of
transportation)
* Peribahasa
(Idioms)

13
28 - 31
March

Term 3
1
13 - 17
April

Students will be able to:

1. apply idioms in writing.
2. develop their writing
skills by incorporating
idioms.
3. learn the merits of using
idioms (IGCSE).

Students will refer to teachers p/p and

learn Malay idioms and its usage.
Students will construct sentences and
try to include the correct idioms
(w/sheet provided).
Students will write a simple essay
based on the topic given and
incorporate the idioms that they have
learnt.

- Independent
-

work
Creative
writing

END OF TERM 2 BREAK

(31 March - 12 April)
Hiburan
(Entertainment)

Students will be able to:

1. list and describe
different shapes or forms
of entertainment.
2. use the correct syntax
and adjectives in their
writing.
3. practise oral skills.

Students will work in groups and list

& describe various forms of
entertainment (w/sheet provided).
Students will write a simple essay
about their favourite form of
entertainment.
Students will present their writing to
the class and get constructive
feedback.

- Group work
- Creative
-

writing
Oral
presentation

1, 2, 3

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2
20 - 24
April

Hiburan
(Entertainment)

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