English Teacher Guidebook Year 2

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

HOW AM I DIFFERENT? Samad Note:
May use other occupations
1. Pupils talk about their policeman
parents‟ occupations. wears a blue uniform
police station
2. Put up pictures of patrol car
occupations.
1. Samad is a __________
3. Pupils identify the 2. He ________
occupations displayed. 3. He works in the

4. Pupils complete ___________
worksheet. 4. He drives a __________

_____

Farid

fireman
wears a helmet and boots
a fire engine
fire station

1. Farid is a __________
2. He ________
3. He drives ___________
4. He works at the
________________.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

CHOOSE AND Sample picture:
COMPLETE

1. Put up a composite
picture and talk about it.

2. Put up an incomplete
text based on the picture
shown.

3. Show an incomplete

text based on the picture Based on the picture,

shown. complete the text below.

4. Pupils complete the text.

Ali and Ah Meng
are good friends .
Today they are at
the playground.
It is a hot day.
They are playing
swing.

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Learning Standard:

3.1.2 Able to write numerals in neat legible print:
a) numeral forms
b) word forms

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

A VISIT TO UNCLE BOB’S Note:
FARM May use other pictures and
numbers

1. Put up animal picture
cards around the class.

2. Give out worksheets to
pupils.

3. Pupils walk around to
count the number of
animals in each picture
to complete their
worksheets.

4. Pupils write down the Sample worksheet:
numbers in numerals and e.g.
word forms. 22 two cats

5. The first pupil to
complete and get them
correct is declared the
winner.

_____ rabbits
6

4 _____ goats

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Learning Standard:

3.1.1 Able to write numerals in neat legible print:
a) word form

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES
Picture cards.
BREAK THE CODE
Example:
1. Paste picture cards on
the board.

2. Pupils name the pictures.

3. Write the first letter for fo u r
each picture. ___ ___ ___ ___
Sample worksheet:
4. Pupils break the code
and the numerals are ******
spelt.

5. Give worksheets to
pupils.

6. Pupils break the code.

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __

******

___ ___ __ ___ ___ ___

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

THE CHOO CHOO TRAIN Sample: Prepare word cards to form
Given numeral: sentences.
1. Divide pupils into groups.
six Choo Choo train
2. Give each group 5
wagon-shaped cards
with words written on
them.

3. Pupils construct a Sample sentence:
Susan has six blue shirts.
sentence, placing each

word in a wagon to form
a „choochoo train‟.

4. The fastest group is
declared the winner.

5. After that, all pupils are
asked to write down the
five sentences that have
been constructed by the
groups.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

THE STORY WRITER Example: Prepare:
Picture puzzle picture puzzles
1. Divide pupils into
groups.

2. Give each group a
picture puzzle.

3. The group members
assemble the picture
and paste it on a card.

4. Pupils write simple
sentences to describe
the picture.

Puzzle picture:
A farm

1. This is Pak Dollah‟s
farm.

2. There are eight
chickens on his farm.

3. There are ten cows
under a tree.

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Learning Standard:

3.1.1 Able to write numerals in neat legible print:
a) numeral form
b) word form

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

FIND ME IF YOU CAN

1. Read the sentences. The python is hiding in Uncle
Bob‟s farm. Break the code and
2. Pupils solve the
puzzle by decoding find what he did.
the numbers
that represent the
letters of the
alphabet.

3. The first pupil to
decode the sentence
is declared the
winner.

20 8 5 6 1 20

16 25 20 8 15 14

1 20 5 6 9 22 5 The answer: The fat
python ate five ducks
and two goats.

4 21 3 11 19 1 14 4

20 23 15 7 15 1 20 19

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Learning Standard:

3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance:
a) simple messages

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

DEAR MAMA Example: Teacher can have
variations for:
1. Divide pupils into Sample A
groups. - buy things from canteen
Dear mama, - buy stationery from
2. Give 3 variations of the
same message to the Please buy me a _____ bookshop
groups. ____ of orange juice, a
_____ of chocolate, a
3. Read the message to _______ of sweets, a
the pupils. ________ of biscuits
and ______ apples. I
4. Pupils complete the need these for my camp
given message. next week.

5. Group leaders read out Thank you.
the completed message. Jet Li

Sample B

Dear mama,

Please buy me a bottle

of ____________, a bar

of ________, a packet

of _________, a tin of

___________, and

____________ apples. I

need these for my

camp next week.

Thank you.
Jet Li

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Sample C
Dear mama,
Please buy me a bottle
of _______, a_______
of chocolate, a packet of
_________, a________
of biscuits and ______
______.
I need these for my
camp next week.
Thank you.
Jet Li.

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Learning Standard:

3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance:
a) posters

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

FRUITS

1. Put up information of Papaya
three different fruits. RM 2.00 each
Orange
2. Each pupil draws a
poster of one fruit
using the information
given.

Watermelon
RM8.00 each
Green

Mango
RM 2.50 each
Yellow
Sample poster:

Name: _____
Price: _____
Colour: _____

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Learning Standard:

3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance:
a) posters

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

PET FOR SALE RM30.00 Word cards with:
- name of animals
1. Divide pupils into - price
groups and distribute - colour
word cards. - food
- home
2. Distribute posters of 3
animals and a Poster (Appendix 1)
comparison table.
RM10.00
3. Pupils complete the
table using word cards.

4. Pupils complete a
worksheet.

RM20.00

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Sample worksheet:
Dear Mummy,
May I please have a
__________ for a
pet? It costs only
RM ___________. It
is __________. I
can feed it
______________.
We also need a
_____________ for
it. Please?
Jacky

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Learning Standard:

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences with guidance:

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

GLORIOUS FOOD Fill in the blanks.

1. Pupils talk about the food 1. I like to eat ______
they like. because ________.

2. Distribute worksheets 2. You like to eat _____
for pupils to complete. because ________.

3. Pupils name the food 3. ________ likes to eat
they like and state why ________ because
they like it in sentences. ________.

4. Pupils complete 4. ________ likes to eat
worksheet. ________ because
________.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S
NOTES

WHAT ARE Example: Rita‟s time table

YOU DOING?

1. Put up Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Rita‟s time School school
table. 8.00- school school school
12.30
2. Pupils talk 12.30- Bathe Bathe & Bathe Bathe Bathe &
about 2.00 & lunch lunch & lunch & lunch lunch
Rita‟s 2.00- Piano English Art Nap TV hour
daily 3.30 class tuition class hour
activities 3.30- Math French Nap Video Nap hour
based 5.00 tuition class hour game
on the time hour Swimming
table. 5.00- Jogging Swimming Jogging Jogging
7.00
3. Pupils 7.00- Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
complete 8.30
the 8.30- Study Study Study Study Study
worksheet. 10.00
10.00 hour hour hour hour hour

zzz…sleeping time….zzz……

On Monday, Rita has her piano lesson.

On Tuesday, Rita ___
__________________.

On Wednesday, ____
_________________.

On ______________
_________________

On ______________
_________________
On _____________
_________________

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Learning Standards:

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences with guidance.
3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

WRITE AND DRAW

1. Read out the Sample worksheet:
sentences.

2. Pupils listen and write
out sentences read.

3. Pupils draw pictures 1 I have a round face.
based on what they 2 I have a big nose.
have written. 3 I have two small

eyes.
4 I have a big mouth.

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Learning Standards:

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

WHAT’S WRONG? Sample text:

1. Display a text and read
it out.

2. Display a similar text
with missing or
incorrect punctuation
and spelling errors.

3. Pupils identify missing
or incorrect
punctuation and
spelling errors.

4. Pupils rewrite text with
correct punctuation
and spelling.

Sample worksheet:

Wrong Correct
spelling spelling
prety pretty

Rewrite the story
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

WHAT ARE THESE? Sample worksheet: Prepare:
word cards
1. Display pictures of Label the pictures.
fruits. Then, complete the - apple
sentence based on - sweet
2. Place word cards each picture. - grapes
below each picture. - juicy

3. Pupils construct
simple sentences with
correct punctuation
using the word cards.

__________________

This is an apple.
It is sweet.

____________

These are grapes.
They are juicy.

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Learning Standards:

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences with guidance.
3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

CREATE NEW WORDS Example:
Refrigerator
1. Put up the word
‘refrigerator’.

2. Divide pupils into
groups.

3. Pupils create new words go rat
from the given word.

4. Pupils make simple to
sentences based on the get
new words they have
created.

Sample sentences:
1 I see a rat.

2 I walk to school.

3 I go to the market.

4 Please get me the book.

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Learning Standard:

3.2.2 Able to write simple sentences with guidance.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

LIKES AND DISLIKES

1. Display pictures of
hobbies.

2. Ask pupils what they like
to do.

3. Pupils state what they
like and dislike doing.

4. Distribute worksheets to
pupils.

Example:
I like cycling.
I dislike playing football.

Sample worksheet:
Tick (√) or (×) and make
sentences.

( √) (X )

I like I dislike
cycling. playing
football.

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Learning Standard:

3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance:
a) posters

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

LOST KITTEN Sample worksheet:

1. Tell a story.

2. Distribute worksheet.

3. Pupils create a lost and Name: ____________
found poster. Type: _______
Colour of fur: ________
4. Repeat story if Colour of eyes: ______
necessary. Tail: ___________
Owner: ____________
Contact number: _____

Sample story:
“

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES
SAMPLE : SPORTS DAY
THE TOTEM Date:
Time
1. Talk about an event in Place:
school.
SPORTS DAY
2. Divide pupils into SK SRI UTAMA
groups. DATE: _____
TIME : _____
3. Pupils create a poster PLACE: _______________
for an event in their
school.

4. Provide information to
be included.

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Learning Standard:

3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance:
a) signs

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

DRAW ME

1. Display signs that pupils Suggested instructions:
can see in the school.
Keep quiet!
2. Write simple Do not litter!
instructions on the Do not step on the grass!
board.

3. Pupils draw signs for
the instructions with
guidance.

Keep quiet!

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Learning Standard:

3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance:
a) posters

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

POSTER or Sample poster:
ADVERTISEMENT
Food in the
1. Take pupils to the canteen
school canteen.

2. Talk about food sold at
the canteen.

3. Pupils create a poster
to show food sold in the
canteen and label them.

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Learning Standard:

3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance:
a) posters
b) signs

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

ROAD SAFETY MATCHING
1. Talk about road safety. ROAD SIGNS

2. Place picture cards of
road signs around the
classroom.

3. Distribute worksheets.

4. Pupils draw road signs
and colour them.

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Appendix 1
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LANGUAGE ARTS

Language Arts is a new component designed to create appreciation and enjoyment
amongst pupils as they learn language. This experience should be fun filled and
used as a means to create confidence in pupils to use the language without
inhibitions. As such, learning standards have been designed for pupils to achieve the
above mentioned goals. Following are the learning standards for language arts for
Year Two:

CONTENT STANDARDS LEARNING STANDARDS

4.1 By the end of the 6- 4.1.1 Able to enjoy action songs and jazz chants
year primary schooling, through non-verbal response.
pupils will be able to
enjoy and appreciate 4.1.2 Able to sing action songs and recite jazz
rhymes, poems and chants with correct pronunciation, rhythm
songs through and intonation.
performance.

4.2 By the end of the 6- 4.2.1 Able to respond to:
year primary schooling,
pupils will be able to a. book covers
express personal b. pictures in books
response to literary c. characters
texts.
with guidance.

4.3. By the end of the 6- 4.3.1 Able to produce simple creative works
year primary with guidance based
schooling, on:
pupils will be able to a) action songs
plan, organize and b) jazz chants
produce creative works c) stories
for enjoyment.
4.3.2 Able to take part with guidance in a
performance
based on:
a) action songs
b) jazz chants
c) stories

As this is a new component, activities for all learning standards have been covered in
this section. However, teachers are encouraged to use their own creative ideas to
conduct lessons in the classroom as well.

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LEARNING STANDARD:

4.1.1 Able to listen to and enjoy action songs and jazz chants through non-verbal
response

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Stuck! Suggested Action Song: Suggested actions:
Pupils do actions Here We Go Round The
according to the lyrics Mulberry Bush Here we go round the
while standing in a spot. Here we go round the mulberry bush
mulberry bush [clap your hands in a
1. Pupils stand in a spot The mulberry bush [2x] circular motion]
and do the required Here we go round the
actions as mulberry bush We wash our face
demonstrated by the So early in the morning [action of washing face
teacher. with both hands]
This is the way we wash
our face We brush our teeth
Wash our face [2x] [action of brushing teeth]
This is the way we wash
our face We have our bath
So early in the morning [action of having a bath]

This is the way we brush We comb our hair
our teeth [action of combing hair]
Brush our teeth [2x]
This is the way we brush
our teeth
So early in the morning

This is the way we have
our bath
Have our bath [2x]
This is the way we have
our bath
So early in the morning

This is the way we comb
our hair
Comb our hair [2x]
This is the way we comb
our hair
So early in the morning

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES
Hooked!
Pupils do actions Suggested Jazz Chant: Prepare oranges or any
according to the words Orange Shake other suitable fruits to
while standing in a spot. match the jazz chant
1. Pupils stand in a spot Shake an orange, shake
an orange Suggested actions:
and do the required Shake, shake an orange,
actions as Shake. Shake an orange
demonstrated by the [clenched fist in a shaking
teacher. Peel an orange, peel an motion]
orange
Let’s move! Peel, peel an orange, Peel an orange
Pupils do actions Peel. [action of peeling the skin
according to the lyrics of an orange]
while moving around in Slice an orange, slice an
groups. orange, Slice an orange
1. Pupils do the Slice, slice an orange, [action of slicing an
Slice. orange]
required actions as
demonstrated by the Chop an orange, chop an Chop an orange
teacher while moving orange, [action of chopping an
around in tempo. Chop, chop an orange, orange]
Chop.
Eat an orange
Eat an orange, eat an [action of eating an
orange, orange]
Eat, eat an orange,
Eat.

Suggested Action Song: Recorded song.
Here We Go Round The
Mulberry Bush Suggested actions:
Here we go round the
mulberry bush
[clap your hands in a
circular motion]

We wash our face
[action of washing face
with both hands]

We brush our teeth
[action of brushing teeth]

We have our bath
[action of having a bath]

We comb our hair
[action of combing hair]

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Lets Jazz! Suggested Jazz Chant: Recorded song.
Pupils do actions Orange Shake
according to the words Prepare oranges or any
while moving around. other suitable fruits to
match the jazz chant
1. Pupils do the
required actions as Suggested actions:
demonstrated by the
teacher while moving Shake an orange
around in tempo. [clenched fist in a shaking
motion]

Peel an orange
[action of peeling the skin
of an orange]

Slice an orange
[action of slicing an
orange]

Chop an orange
[action of chopping an
orange]

Eat an orange
[action of eating an
orange]

Let’s Line Dance! Suggested Action Song: Recorded song.
Pupils line dance while Here We Go Round The Suggested dance steps:
listening to the song. Mulberry Bush

1. Pupils stand in lines. 1. Step right, step right,
clap
2. Teacher teaches basic
dance steps. 2. Step left, step left, clap
3. Step forward, step
3. Pupils learn and dance.
forward, clap
4. Step back, step back,

clap

Teachers may use other
suitable songs and steps.

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LEARNING STANDARD:

4.1.2 Able to sing action songs and recite jazz chants with correct pronunciation,
rhythm and intonation.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Let’s Cheer Suggested Action Song: Lyrics and phrase cards.
Pupils sing the action song Here We Go Round The Phrase cards
with correct pronunciation Mulberry Bush
and tempo. wash our face
Here we go round the
1. Teacher sings action mulberry bush brush our teeth
song with correct The mulberry bush [2x]
pronunciation and Here we go round the have our bath
tempo using phrase mulberry bush
cards to show actions. So early in the morning comb our hair

2. Pupils listen and sing This is the way we wash Suggestion:
with correct our face Use other songs for
pronunciation. Wash our face [2x] variation:
This is the way we wash e.g:
3. Divide class into two our face “If you‟re happy...”
groups. One group So early in the morning “Old McDonald...”
shows a phrase card “Hokey Pokey...”
and the other group This is the way we brush
does action while our teeth
singing. Brush our teeth [2x]
This is the way we brush
our teeth
So early in the morning

This is the way we have
our bath
Have our bath [2x]
This is the way we have
our bath
So early in the morning

This is the way we comb
our hair
Comb our hair [2x]
This is the way we comb
our hair
So early in the morning

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Let’s Chant Suggested Jazz Chant: Prepare lyrics and phrase
Pupils recite jazz chants Orange Shake cards.
with correct pronunciation Phrase cards
and tempo. Shake an orange, shake
an orange peel an orange
1. Teacher recites jazz Shake, shake an orange,
chant with correct Shake. slice an orange
pronunciation and
tempo. Peel an orange, peel an chop an orange
orange
2. Pupils listen and recite Peel, peel an orange, eat an orange
with correct Peel.
pronunciation.
Slice an orange, slice an
orange,
Slice, slice an orange,
Slice.

Chop an orange, chop an Use other fruits suitable
orange, for this chant.
Chop, chop an orange,
Chop.

Eat an orange, eat an
orange,
Eat, eat an orange,
Eat.

Lyric Tag Suggested Action Song: An object that the pupils
A pupil tags a friend to Here We Go Round The can use to tag a friend –
continue his or her Mulberry Bush e.g. bean bag, toy
recitation of the lyrics or hammer.
words of an action song or Suggested Jazz Chant:
jazz chant. Orange Shake Use other suitable songs
or jazz chant.
1. Divide pupils into
groups.

2. Pupil 1 recite line 1 of
the action song or jazz
chant learnt.

2. Then, pupil 1 tags pupil
2 to recite line 2 of the
same action song or
jazz chant learnt.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Echo Wall Suggested Jazz Chant: Use other suitable jazz
Pupils listen and repeat Orange Shake chants if necessary.
the lines of the jazz chant
in an echo form.

1. Divide pupils into
groups.

2. Teacher recites the first
line and points
to a group at
random to echo what
has been said.

3. Pupils repeat
the activity in their
groups to complete the
chant.

`Boria’ One Malaysia Lyrics of the song.
Pupils sing the song with Tune of: Malaysia Baru
correct pronunciation. Use any other suitable
We are friends, we live in songs or performance
1. Teacher sings the song harmony styles.
line by line and the Everyone from villages
pupils follow. and cities
We are one big happy
2. Teacher incorporates family
actions while singing. Malaysia, our beautiful
[boria style] country.

Together, we are one
Malaysia
Together, we make better
tomorrow
Together, we are a great
nation
Tell the world we are
proud to be Malaysians.

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LEARNING STANDARD:

4.2.1 Able to respond to: (b) pictures in books
(c) characters

with guidance.

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES
Picture cues.
Total Recall Suggested fairy tale: Appendix 1
Pupils talk about a story Cinderella Pictures taken from
with the help of picture http://www.coloriez.com
cues. Teacher may use other
suitable fairy tales
1. Put up picture cues. Teacher may use
recording of story
2. Tell the story to the
pupils. Figurines of characters:
Appendix 2I
3. Teacher jumbles up the
pictures. 1. Cinderella
2. Fairy Godmother
4. Pupils rearrange 3. Prince
pictures according to 4. Stepmother
the story. 5. Stepsisters
6. Mice
5. Pupils talk about story
with guidance. Props :
1. a wand
Pick Me! Suggested fairy tale: 2. a mask
Pupils talk about a chosen Cinderella 3. a crown
character. 4. a shoe
1. Pupil picks out the 5. a cane

figurine of a character
from the fairy tale.

2. Pupil talks about that
character with
guidance.

I Am….. Suggested fairy tale:

Pupils role play characters Cinderella

from the fairy tale.

1. Pupils pick a prop
related to a character
from the fairy tale.

2. Pupils role play that
character.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Bubble Up Suggested fairy tale: Bubble chart for the
Cinderella characters from the fairy
Pupils draw a bubble chart tale.
based on a character from Example of personality
a fairy tale. traits: Appendix 4
Cinderella
1. Pupils pick a character
from a fairy tale. - pretty
- hardworking
2. Pupils discuss the - obedient
character‟s personality - kind
traits with their group
members. Stepmother
- mean
3. Pupils then fill the - cruel
bubble around the - lazy
character - bad
with the character‟s
personality traits.

May I Know? Suggested fairy tale: Sample of interview
questions
Pupils interview a Cinderella
Appendix 3a
character from a fairy tale. Appendix 3b

1. Pupils are paired. Pupils may reverse roles.

2. Pupil 1 is the reporter Make use of any
and pupil 2 is the characters from the fairy
chosen character. tale

3. The „reporter‟ will
interview the „character‟
with guidance

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LEARNING STANDARD:

4.3.1 Able to produce simple creative works with guidance based on:
a. action songs
b. jazz chants
c. fairy tales

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Paper Dolls Suggested fairy tale: Figurines and stationery.
Pupils create costumes for Cinderella Appendix 2
the characters from the Puteri Gunung Ledang
fairy tale. Puteri Santubong

1. Pupils are given the
figurines of the
characters from the fairy
tale.

2. Pupils create costumes
and props for the
characters.

3. Pupils dress up the
figurines.

My Creation Any fairy tale. Manila cards, coloured
pencils and scissors.

Pupils create their own
book cover for a fairy tale.

1.Pupils choose a fairy
tale and create the
book cover for it.

My Little Friends Characters from the fairy Suggested materials to be
tale “Cinderella”: used for making puppets.
Pupils make puppets of
the characters found in the Stepmother Examples:
fairy tale, jazz chant or Stepsister
action song. Prince ice cream sticks
Cinderella cotton wool
1. Divide the pupils into Mice glue
groups. stockings
gloves
2. Pupils are given paper bags
materials to make the buttons
puppets. egg shells

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Let’s Party Sample invitation card.
Pupils create an invitation
card to a party. Appendix 5

1. Pupils are shown a May use ICT to prepare
sample of an invitation cards.
card to a party.

2. Pupils
create their own
invitation card.

My Fairy Tale Car Sample of the carriage Pumpkin template.
Pupils create their own from Cinderella.
version of a carriage made Appendix 6
out of a pumpkin.
Remind pupils to bring
1. Pupils are given a their own props
pumpkin template.
Display other samples of
2. They design their own carriages.
carriage using the
template.

3. They exhibit their
carriage in the
classroom.

My Desk Mat Sample characters/ Materials for the desk mat:
objects from a fairy tale: - drawing paper or
Pupils are required to manila card
create their own desk mat Cinderella - coloured pencils
based on the characters or carriage - crayons
props from a fairy tale or pumpkin - glue
jazz chant or action song. glass slippers - scissors
prince - stickers
1. Pupils choose a - coloured paper
character or prop
from a fairy tale or jazz Use other techniques to
chant or action song. create desk mat.

2. They create a desk mat
based on the character
object chosen.

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LEARNING STANDARD:

4.3.2 Able to take part with guidance in a performance based on:
a. action songs
b. jazz chants
c. fairy tales

ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Reader’s Theatre Sample dialogue for Dialogue for Reader‟s
Reader‟s Theatre Theatre
Pupils perform a fairy tale
with expression. Appendix 7

1. Pupils are given the Teacher may use other
dialogue of a fairy tale. suitable dialogue

2. Pupils are divided into
groups and assigned a
role each.

3. Pupils perform the fairy
tale orally according to
the role assigned
to them.

Puppet show Sample dialogue for the Dialogue for the puppet
puppet show show. ( Appendix 7)
Pupils stage a
performance using the 1. Pupils are divided
puppets that they have into two groups:
created. a. Puppeteer
b. Dialogue
1. Pupils are given the reader
dialogue for the puppet
show. 2. Arrange pupils in
choir formation
2. Read through script facing the
with pupils. audience.

3. Pupils are trained for 3. Each pupil holds a
their presentation. copy of the
dialogue.
4. Pupils perform the
puppet show. 4. Pupils read their
parts according to
their assigned
characters.

5. The puppeteer
manipulates the
puppets according
to the dialogue.

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ACTIVITY CONTENT TEACHER’S NOTES

Ode to Cinderella Sample Jazz Chant Lyrics for the jazz chant.
Pupils perform the jazz Appendix 8
chant given.

1. Divide pupils into Use other suitable fairy
groups. tales if need be.

2. Display the jazz chant.

3. Pupils read aloud.

4. Pupils are trained for
the performance.

5. Pupils perform the jazz Sample Action Song: Lyrics of the action song
chant. or other suitable action
“Here We Go Round The songs
Let’s Put Up A Show Mulberry Bush”
Pupils perform action
songs in groups.

1. Pupils are divided into
groups.

2. Pupils practice for the
performance.

3. Pupils perform the song
with their own actions.

Pantomime Sample action song: Action song or jazz chant
Pupils perform a “Here We Go Round The
pantomime of an action Mulberry Bush” Use other suitable action
song or jazz chant. songs or jazz chants
Sample jazz chant:
1. Pupils are divided into Orange Shake
two groups.

2. Group 1 reads the
action song or jazz
chant aloud.

3. Group 2 mimes the
corresponding actions.

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