Model Assure

Topic : Occupations

Teacher’s Name : Athirah binti Ahmad Ramizu

Year :3

Subject : English

Skills : Reading and Writing

Content Standard : i) 3.2 Understand a variety of linear and non-linear print and digital texts

by using appropriate reading strategies.

ii) 4.3 Communicate with appropriate language form and style for a range

of purposes in print and digital media.

Learning Standard : i) 3.2.2 Understand specific information and details of short simple texts.

ii) 4.3.1 Use capital letters, full stops and question marks appropriately in

guided writing at sentence level.

Duration : 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.

Analyse Learners

Age: Year 3 (9 Years Old)

Classroom Size: 25 students

Cognitive Level: The class is a mixed-ability classroom consisting of a heterogenous group of pupils
with various levels of English language comprehension. There is a broad range of proficiency levels in
the classroom ranging from high proficiency pupils, to moderate and low proficiency pupils.

Socioeconomic Background: The pupils mainly consist of children living in the urban area with most of
the children belonging from higher socioeconomic communities and middle class families. Therefore,
most of the pupils are already exposed to and are accustomed to the various use of technologies and
electronic media such as social media, smartphones, laptops and television from their parents and
teachers.

Learning Preferences: Visual and auditory

Specific Competencies: Occupation is a general term that refers to someone’s job or profession. The
pupils are generally aware of common types of occupations that exist. However, some pupils might be
unaware of the specific terms for these occupations and the terms used to describe them in the English
language.

State Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Answer at least 4 out of 6 comprehension questions based on occupations after reading the
text explicitly.

2. Answer at least 6 out of 10 true or false questions about occupations after reading the text
accurately.

3. Write the answers to 4 out of 6 comprehension questions based on occupations with the
correct usage of capital letters, full stops, and question marks accurately.

4. Write 3 simple sentences on occupations using the words given with the correct usage of
capital letters, full stops, and question marks accurately.

Select Instructional Methods, Media and Materials

SET INDUCTION

Media : Visual
Method : Verbal explanations
Materials : Flashcards
Feedback: Pupils will write their answers and replies in the Padlet provided.
Rationale : The flashcards used contain colourful and interesting pictures to appeal to pupils who
prefer the visual learning style. The flashcards allow pupils to contextualise and make associations
between new words and concepts that are being introduced to them with the support of the pictures.

STEP 1

Media : Interactive Multimedia
Method : Learning through games
Materials : TinyTap
Feedback: Pupils’ will take a screenshot of their results and upload it onto Padlet.
Rationale : The game provides pupils with a fun and meaningful learning experience. It works to
capture the pupils‘ attention while keeping them actively and directly engaged in the activities. It also
ensures that students stay motivated, pay attention and participate throughout the learning activity.

STEP 2

Media : Video
Method : Reading aloud
Materials : Animated Picture Book
Feedback : Pupils record themselves reading the text while watching the video and upload it onto a
Google Form provided.
Rationale : The animated picture book works as a teaching aid that will appeal to both visual and
auditory learners. The movement also brings visual attention to the pictures and text which
accompanied by the audio brings a lasting impact on the pupils learning process as it incorporates
more than one sense. The visual aspect also helps in making abstract ideas appear more concrete to
the pupils.

STEP 3

Media : Text
Method : Comprehension questions
Materials : Google Form
Feedback : Pupils’ answers are submitted and recorded in the Google Form
Rationale : The implementation of Google Forms ensures that pupils' understanding of the text can be
assessed when they answer the worksheet questions.

CLOSURE

Media : Interactive Multimedia
Method : True/False questions
Materials : Kahoot!
Feedback: Pupils’ answers are submitted and recorded in Kahoot!
Rationale : Through the use of Kahoot! pupils will be given a chance to answer true and false
questions while experiencing an engaging quiz-based game. It increases the pupils' participation and
engagement through playing games interactively. The quiz also allows the pupils’ progress and
understanding of the lesson can be assessed.

Utilise Media and Materials

SET INDUCTION

Materials: The material used in the set induction are flashcards. The flashcards contain pictures of
different types of occupations that will be introduced in the text. It works to arouse their interest as well
as providing the pupils with a preview of the topic.
Preview the technology, media, and materials : The teacher confirms that the pictures on the
flashcards correlate to the topic and the text that will be provided to the pupils. The teacher uploads the
flashcards on a Google Slide to ensure that pupils can view the flashcards easily.
Prepare the environment : The teacher ensures that the pupils are seated and ready to receive
instruction with minimal external and internal interference such as noise and distractions.
Provide the learning experience : The teacher writes down instructions for the pupils to take a look at
the picture on the flashcard to familiarise them with the topic of the lesson. The pupils will be asked
questions about the pictures on the flashcards to elicit their background knowledge on the topic.

STEP 1

Materials: The material used in step 1 is the multimedia game, TinyTap.
Preview the technology, media, and materials : The teacher creates a custom interactive game
which will ensure that pupils get to match the provided pictures to other pictures that are connected to
it. The teacher makes sure that the link provided to the pupils is functional before the activity starts.
Prepare the environment :The teacher ensures that the pupils are seated and ready to receive
instruction with minimal external and internal interference such as noise and distractions.
Provide the learning experience : The teaching and learning process is rooted in a learning-centred
approach. The pupils are directly interacting with the teaching material which is the game. This direct
engagement with the learning material helps pupils in memorising and familiarising themselves with the
topic. Pupils’ will take a screenshot of their results and upload it onto Padlet.

STEP 2

Materials : The material used in step 2 is an animated picture book in the form of a video. The video
contains the text that will be used in the lesson accompanied by moving illustrations to aid in
visualisation and further understanding of the main ideas and details of the text.
Preview the technology, media, and materials : The teacher needs to ensure that the animated
illustrations are well matched to the text of the story. The teacher also has to make sure that the audio
and visual of the video is in top quality conditions. The video also needs to be previewed to ensure
that the video can be played smoothly and to avoid disruption during the activity.

Prepare the environment : The teacher ensures that the pupils are seated and ready to receive
instruction with minimal external and internal interference such as noise and distractions.
Provide the learning experience : The video will work to encourage reading aloud amongst the
pupils. As they read through the text shown in the video, the audio will aid them in their reading as they
will read simultaneously while the video is playing. The audio in the video provides an accurate model
for reading with the proper pronunciation. The pupils will then upload a recording of them reading the
text as the video is playing on the Google Form provided.

STEP 3

Material: The material used in step 3 is a worksheet presented in a Google Form. The Google Form
will include 6 comprehension questions as well as 3 writing exercises for the students to answer.
Preview the technology, media, and materials : The teacher has to confirm that the Google Form
link is distributed to the students before the step is carried out.
Prepare the environment : The teacher ensures that the pupils are seated and ready to receive
instruction with minimal external and internal interference such as noise and distractions.
Provide the learning experience : The learning experience provided in this step is centred around
answering comprehension questions and writing exercises. The students will answer the questions in
the Google Form. This gives the pupils a chance to test their understanding of the reading activity
carried out in the lesson. The pupils’ answers are then recorded in the Google Form.

CLOSURE

Material: The material used in the closure is Kahoot! a game-based learning platform which will allow
students to answer a Quiz based on the main ideas and contents of the text they have read.
Preview the technology, media, and materials : Ensure that the Kahoot! code is provided and given
to the pupils beforehand.
Prepare the environment : The teacher ensures that the students are seated and ready to receive
instruction with minimal external and internal interference such as noise and distractions.
Provide the learning experience : The learning process in the closure is learner-centred. Pupils are
required to answer the questions in the quiz to assess their understanding of the lesson as well as
recap what they have learned. The use of Kahoot! also encourages motivation amongst the pupils.
Pupils' answers will be recorded in Kahoot!

Require Learner Participation

SET INDUCTION
1. The pupils are shown 4 flashcards, each containing pictures of people dressed for different

occupations:
- Firefighter
- Chef
- Dentist
- Teacher
2. Pupils take some time to fully take in the details of the pictures.
3. Pupils think of how the pictures are linked to one another (What do these pictures have in
common? What are the similarities between the pictures?).
4. Pupils write down their answers and replies to the flashcards in the Padlet provided.

STEP 1
1. The pupils will play a short game on TinyTap which will work to arouse their interest and keep

them motivated.
2. Pupils are given pictures that are related to the text they will be reading. There will be several

pictures that can be connected to the other pictures:
- Firefighter - Firetruck
- Chef - Knife and cutting board
- Teacher - Chalkboard
- Dentist - Teeth
3. Pupils match the pictures that can be associated with the other pictures.
4. The pupils' ability to match images that can be associated with one another will be tested using
the game.
5. Pupils will take a screenshot of their results and upload it to the Padlet provided.

STEP 2
1. Pupils watch an animated picture book in the form of a video. The video will contain the text they

are to read accompanied by audio.
2. Pupils read the text aloud while the video is playing. The audio provides a model of fluent,

accurate and expressive reading.
3. Pupils will upload the recording of them reading the text while the audio is playing into the Google

Form provided.

STEP 3

1. Pupils answer the comprehension questions given in the Google Form provided to them based on
the text that has been read.

2. Pupils write 6 simple sentences based on the words provided in the Google Form provided to
them. The words provided include the vocabulary encountered in the reading activity.

3. Pupils' understanding of the text they have read will be assessed by their answers written in the
Google Form.

4. Pupils’ answers will be recorded in the Google Form.

CLOSURE
1. Pupils answer true and false questions about the lesson in a Kahoot! quiz.
2. The Kahoot! Quiz results are used to assess the pupils' understanding of the lesson.
3. Pupils’ answers will be recorded in Kahoot!

Evaluate and Revise

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT :
● Pupils can answer at least 4 out of 6 comprehension questions on occupations based on the text

correctly after reading the text in the video.
● Pupils can answer at least 6 out of 10 true or false questions in the quiz based on the lesson

correctly after reading the text in the video.
● Pupils can write the answers to the 6 comprehension questions with the correct usage of capital

letters, full stops, and question marks.
● Pupils can follow along to the lesson activity in an active and engaging manner with the

implementation of interactive multimedia.

TEACHER ASSESSMENT :
Teachers are able to achieve the objectives of the lesson by using the different types of media
throughout the lesson to cater to the visual and auditory learners in the classroom.
● The flashcards help the teacher in providing visual context to the pupils.
● The video helps teachers deliver the text to the pupils effectively as it is also accompanied by

audio and visuals which makes understanding the text easier.
● The worksheet helps the teacher in observing whether the pupils have reached the lesson

objectives set.
● The quiz helps the teacher in assessing the pupils' understanding of the lesson.

IMPACT/EFFECTIVENESS :
● The flashcards help pupils to recognize the different types of occupations available.

● The video helps pupils to understand the main ideas and specific details in the text.
● The worksheet through the use of Google Form helps the teacher in assessing pupils'

understanding of text.
● The worksheet also helps the teacher in assessing if pupils’ have reached the objectives of the

lesson.
● The Kahoot! quiz helps the teacher in assessing the pupils' current understanding of the lesson.