99 Suggested Answers Singer strong practical persistent ambitious determined courageous Akbar determined ambitious confident enterprising diligent patient creative
100 MORAL VALUES ACTIVITY 4: RIGHT MOVE LS 4.2.1 Steps: 1. Show a picture of someone doing something against the law. 2. Discuss the situation shown and their response to it. 3. Divide pupils into groups. 4. Ask the pupils to imagine they are Akbar. 5. Each group is given a situation. 6. Pupils discuss in groups and present their response in front of the class. Educational Emphases Thinking Skills Evaluating Analysing Multiple Intelligence Verbal Linguistic Interpersonal Intrapersonal
101 Appendix 1 SITUATION RESPONSE When Akbar was in Omar‟s stall, he saw a lady trying to steal a piece of sari. If you were there, what are you going to do? Assuming you‟re Akbar, once you got down from the train, grandfather was out of sight. What is your reaction? While seeing the beautifully decorated wall, Akbar found two suspicious men standing beside the tombs. They were holding tools and looking at the marble screen decorated with rubies and emeralds. What do you think will happen? The moment Uncle Omar saw the most beautiful piece of cloth, he cradled it in his arms. He brushed his fingers tenderly over the cloth. Finally, he let out a soft sigh. What do you think he has in mind?
102 GOING BEYOND THE TEXT ACTIVITY 1: MY BEAUTIFUL CLOTH LS 4.3.1 Steps: 1. Show a few pieces of cloth with different patterns (Appendix 1). 2. Discuss the colours and patterns on the cloth. 3. Distribute a piece of white cloth to each pupil. 4. Get them to create their own patterns. 5. Display the pupils‟ creation and have a Gallery Walk. Educational Emphases Thinking Skills Creating Multiple Intelligences Visual Spatial
103 Appendix 1 Images retrieved from http://www.photos-public-domain.com/
104 Steps: 1. Show the class the map of India. 2. Display the picture of the Taj Mahal. 3. Identify the location of the Taj Mahal on the map. 4. Pupils name a place they wish to visit. 5. Divide pupils into groups. 6. Pupils choose a place and find relevant information on the place using the internet. 7. Each group creates a brochure and present it to the class. Educational Emphases Thinking Skills Analysing Creating Multiple Intelligence Verbal Linguistic Visual Spatial Interpersonal GOING BEYOND THE TEXT ACTIVITY 2: A PLACE I WISH TO VISIT LS 4.2.1
105 Steps: 1. Pupils recall the ending of the story. 2. Brainstorm a possible situation after Akbar‟s success. 3. Pupils create a short dialogue with the teacher. 4. Divide pupils into groups. 5. Pupils brainstorm another possible situation in their groups and create a short dialogue. 6. Present their dialogue to the class. Educational Emphases Thinking Skills Creating Multiple Intelligence Verbal Linguistic Intrapersonal Interpersonal GOING BEYOND THE TEXT ACTIVITY 3: A BRAND NEW FUTURE LS 4.2.1
106 Steps: 1. Brainstorm possible questions to ask Akbar about, his current achievement and his future plans. 2. Divide pupils into pairs. 3. Pupils choose at least 5 questions to create an interview. 4. Pupils role play the interview with their partner. 5. Selected pairs present their role play to the class. GOING BEYOND THE TEXT ACTIVITY 4: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW LS 4.2.1 Educational Emphases Thinking Skills Applying Creating Multiple Intelligence Verbal Linguistic Interpersonal Intrapersonal
107 Theme : World of Stories Topic : Akbar‟s Dream (Events) Learning Standards : 4.2.1 Able to respond to literary texts: (b) place and time Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. rearrange the 9 sentence cards in the correct sequence. 2. complete a flow map with the correct events. Time : 60 minutes Teaching Aids : Train picture (Appendix 1), story cards (Appendix 2), sentence cards (Appendix 3), flow map (Appendix 4) Moral Values : thrifty, ambitious, diligent, generous Educational Emphases: Multiple intelligences (Verbal linguistic, Interpersonal, Visual Spatial) Thinking skills (Analysing) Steps: Set Induction 1. Pupils are shown a picture of a train (Appendix 1). 2. Pupils answer questions about the train. Sample questions: a. How does a train carry its passenger and goods? b. What will happen if you put a story into a train? Presentation 1. Pupils are given pictures from the story (Appendix 2). 2. Pupils are asked to describe the pictures shown. 3. Pupils sequence the pictures in the correct order. 4. Pupils are divided into groups and given 9 sentence cards each (Appendix 3). SAMPLE LESSON 1 (SK)
108 5. Pupils read the sentence cards with the teacher. Practice 1. Pupils are asked to rearrange the sentence cards in sequence. 2. Pupils race to paste the correct sentence sequences on the display papers pasted on the walls. 3. Pupils may refer to the previous picture sequence for guidance. 4. Teacher checks the pupils‟ story trains and rewards the fastest 3 groups with the correct sequence. Production 1. Pupils complete a flow map given individually (Appendix 4) Closure 1. Pupils are selected to present their answers to the class.
109 Appendix 1
110 Appendix 2
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112 Appendix 3 Grandfather and Akbar sold the silk cloth to Uncle Omar. They finally had enough money for their train fare to Agra.
113 Akbar‟s dream of making the most beautiful silk cloth in the whole of India became a reality. Akbar was so amazed to see the Taj Mahal. They saw the beautiful tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan.
114 During the summer holidays, Akbar and his grandfather wove long lengths of silk cloth. When they returned home, Akbar began to work diligently. Uncle Omar generously provided the threads Akbar needed.
115 On the way to Agra, Grandfather told Akbar the love story behind the Taj Mahal. Akbar expressed his wish to make the most beautiful silk cloth in the whole of India.
116 Grandfather suggested that they visit the Taj Mahal for Akbar to get ideas for his patterns. Uncle Omar told Akbar that it was the most beautiful silk cloth in India.
117 Appendix 4
118 Theme : World of Stories Topic : Short Story (Values) Learning Standards: 4.2.1 Able to respond to literary texts: (c) values Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. write a note of encouragement to Akbar individually. 2. present their note to the class. Time : 60 minutes Teaching Aids : Pictures of well-known young Malaysians and short descriptions (Appendix 1), Akbar‟s excerpt (Appendix 2) Moral Values : thrifty, ambitious, diligent, generous Educational Emphases: Multiple intelligences (Visual Spatial, Verbal Linguistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal) Thinking skills (evaluating, creating) Steps: Set Induction 1. Pupils are shown pictures and short descriptions of the achievement of wellknown young Malaysians (Appendix 1). 2. Pupils respond to questions about the picture. eg. a. Who are the young Malaysians in the picture? b. What did they achieve? Presentation 1. Pupils are shown an excerpt (Appendix 2) from the book. 2. Pupils imagine they are Akbar‟s friend and answer questions about how they feel towards Akbar. eg. a. What are the characteristics you see in Akbar? SAMPLE LESSON 2 (SK)
119 b. What can you learn from Akbar? Practice 1. Pupils write a note of encouragement individually to Akbar to support him in his pursuit of his dream. Production 1. Pupils present their notes to the class. Closure 1. Pupils share their personal aspirations.
120 Appendix 1 Mohd Nazreen Abdullah 15 years old when winning two diving gold medals at the fifth Asian Diving Cup in Singapore 2013 and two diving gold medals in SEA Games in Myanmar 2013 Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah started waterskiing at the age of five champion in 2009 Malaysian waterskiing championship at six years old placed 3rd in the Asian Waterski Championship, Chuncheon, Korea
121 Crystal Lee Xin Qiao started acting at the age of five the youngest best actress winner in the Shanghai International Film Festival at the age of ten involved in over 50 local productions Adi Putra Abdul Ghani presented several awards including “This Decade‟s Muslim Mathematician” from Riau University in Indonesia at the age of ten gave lectures at universities at ten and invented over 200 new mathematical formulas
122 Appendix 2 I have a dream to create the most beautiful cloth in the entire India. I will work hard for it. I know I will be able to do that! What can you learn from Akbar‟s determination?
123 Theme : World of Stories Topic : Akbar‟s Dream Learning Standards: 4.3.2 Able to plan, prepare and participate in a performance with guidance based on literary works. Objectives :By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. perform in group the jazz chants with the correct intonation, rhythm and pronunciation. Time : 60 minutes Teaching Aids : Jazz Chant Moral Values : cooperation, respect Educational Emphases: Multiple intelligences (Verbal linguistic, Bodily Kinesthetic) Thinking skills (Analysing) Steps : Set Induction 1. Brainstorm some events in Akbar‟s Dream. 2. Show some pictures of the important events. Presentation 1. Tell the class that they are going to perform jazz chants in groups today. 2. Show videos of jazz chants performance in Youtube. 3. Show the lyrics to the class (Appendix 1). Practice 1. Teach students the rhythm of the jazz chants. 2. Demonstrate jazz chants with some students. 3. Ask students to get into group and plan their jazz chants performance. SAMPLE LESSON 3 (SJK)
124 4. Help students who cannot pronounce or read the jazz chants. Production 1. Conduct a jazz chants completion in class and reward the group with the best performance. Closure 1. Get the students to vote for the best group.
125 Appendix 1 Story of My Life Listen to my story A little boy‟s dream A dream to weave A silk masterpiece A grandfather who is so loving Caring and supporting An uncle who is kind Generous and giving Roses and tulips Precious, precious stones Walls of white marble Four towers and a dome Designs in his head Colourful silk threads Woven together Into something great!
126 Name: ___________________________ Class: _______________________ Activity: _________________________ Tick the appropriate box. Teacher‟s comment: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Areas for improvement: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Presentation i. Creativity ii. Physical Expression iii. Overall Performance Contents/Ideas i. Design ii. Creativity iii. Knowledge and understanding Language Delivery i. Pronunciation/Enunciation ii. Stress/Intonation iii. Fluency Teamwork i. Participation ii. Cooperation INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT – SHORT STORY (AKBAR‟S DREAM)
127 Group‟s name: ____________________________ Class: ____________________ Activity: ________________________________ Tick the appropriate box. Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Presentation iv. Creativity v. Physical Expression vi. Overall Performance Contents/Ideas iv. Design v. Creativity vi. Knowledge and understanding Language Delivery iv. Pronunciation/Enunciation v. Stress/Intonation vi. Fluency Teamwork iii. Participation iv. Cooperation Teacher‟s comment: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Areas for improvement: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ GROUP ASSESSMENT – SHORT STORY (AKBAR‟S DREAM)
128 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate responses. 3 things I find interesting about the story… 1. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 2._____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 3._____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 3 things I have learned… 1. __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ 2. __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ 3. __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ Self-Reflection
129 Certificate of Achievement
130 This certificate is awarded to: _________________________ for __________________________________ _________________ ______________ Signature Date
131 1 dream n. a wish to have or be something, especially one that seems difficult to achieve. 2 silk n. a type of fine silk cloth made from silk thread 3 loom n. a machine for making cloth by twisting threads between other threads which go in a different direction . 4 patterns n. a design 5 beautiful adj. having beauty, very pleasant to look at 6 colour n. a substance used to give something a particular colour 7 journey n. an act of travelling from one place to another: 8 palace n. A large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler 9 tomb n. a large grave, especially one built of stone of above or below the ground. 10 craftsmen n. a skilled person, especially one who make beautiful things by hand. 11 idea n. a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action. 12 wonderful adj. inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous 13 twisting n. something in the spiral shape 14 twirling n. a spiralling or swirling shape 15 curling n. something in the shape of a spiral or coil 16 jewels n. a precious stone, 17 sketch n. a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture: 18 silk thread n. fine soft thread produced by silkworms 19 rubies n. dark red precious stone 20 emerald n. a bright green precious stone Glossary