HOME-BASED LEARNING Y3

SK KAWANG SIPITANG
XBA 6205

HOME-BASED
LEARNING - MODULE

English Year 3 : The
World Around Us

Written, Arranged & Prepared by:
HAIRIL FAIZ BIN NOOR FUAD

ENGLISH HEAD PANEL
SK KAWANG SIPITANG

Topic 10 – The World Around Us

Objective(s):

By the end of the module, pupils
can:

1. Listen and show understanding by
pointing the right animals.
2. Describe people and animal using
suitable phrases.
3. Read and answer the question.
4. Write a short description using
suitable words.
5. Write sentences using correct
punctuations.

Parents’ Guide

1. A simple lesson plan is prepared.

2. There are 3 cycles = 3 weeks lesson.
3. The lesson progresses from
Listening -> Speaking -> Reading ->
Writing -> Language Art.
4. Parents are required to send voice
notes, photos and clips as lessons’ proof.
5. Submit this Module upon completion.
6. Do contact the English teacher for
more guidance on the task.

CYCLE 1

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 1 Skill(s)
Duration 60 minutes Complementary

Listening Main Listening

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can listen and understand Pupils can listen and reproduce
phrases by pointing the correct name of unfamiliar animals.

image.

Activities 1. Guide pupils to review animals words.
2. Ask pupils what do they think of the animals.
3. Teachers play guessing game by saying phrases

describing the animals and the pupils answer.
4. Play the song ‘The World Has Got Many Animals’

from this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJS_pSZ0nX
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5. Pupils point to the animals according to the song.
6. Pupils try to remember the adjectives used in the
song.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Recognises and reproduces some target language phonemes with a lot of
support from the teacher.

3 Recognises and reproduces a range of target language phonemes with
support from the teacher.

4 Recognises and reproduces a range of target language phonemes.

Worksheet zebra

Introduce the animals to pupils.

cheetah

horse hippo
tiger lion

giraffe mouse

rat cat
fast
crocodile
strong

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 2 Skill(s)
Duration 60 minutes Complementary

Speaking Main Listening

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can describe images with Pupils can listen show
suitable words and phrases. understanding by drawing simple

images.

Activities 1. Guide pupils to review animals learnt preciously.
2. Introduce pupils with simple adjectives.
3. Teach pupils on the comparative adjectives with

addition of the new adjectives.
4. Teach pupils the correct sentence patterns.
5. Take a piece of paper. One pupil describe the

image and another pupil draw according to the
description.
6. Play the song again and sing along.

Note: Send voice notes for proof of speaking.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Describes people and objects using suitable words and phrases with a lot
of support from the teacher.

3 Shows adequate ability to describe people and objects using suitable
words and phrases.

4 Shows good ability to describe people and objects using suitable words
and phrases.

Worksheet

Introduce the animals to pupils and the adjectives.
big thin

short
fat

• Comparative adjectives:
1. big – bigger
2. thin – thinner
3. fat – fatter
4. short – shorter
Teach the sentence pattern.
• Sentence pattern:
1. Lions are stronger than mice.
2. Cheetahs are faster than cats.
3. Elephants are bigger than crocodile.
4. Hippos are shorter than elephants.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 3 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Reading

Reading Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can read answer the Pupils can guess meaning of new
comprehension questions that words correctly.

follows.

Activities 1. Introduce pupils with new words.
2. Play the audio from this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJ3ojotkX4
3. Tell pupils to read along silently.
4. Perform the exercise given.
5. Answer another worksheet if have time.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Understands the main idea, specific information and details of short
simple texts with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Understands the main idea, specific information and details of short
simple texts adequately.

4 Displays good understanding of the main idea, specific information and
details of short simple texts.

Worksheet dolphin

Introduce the animals to pupils.
whale

shark angry

Teach comparative adjectives to pupils.

• Comparative adjectives:
1. good – better
2. Pretty – prettier
3. ugly – uglier
4. angry – angrier

Worksheet

Circle the correct answer.

Do this exercise if still have time.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 4 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Writing

Writing Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can write simple Pupils can guess meaning of new
descriptions. words correctly.

Activities 1. Provide jumble words to pupils. They need to
rearrange the letters.

2. Draw the image of each words.
3. Introduce the new words with pictures.
4. Model a sentence describing one picture.
5. Tell pupils to write sentences describing the

pictures.
6. Pupils can write as many sentences as possible.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Communicates basic information and gives descriptions of people and
objects with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Communicates basic information and gives descriptions of people and
objects adequately.

4 Displays good ability to communicate basic information and give
descriptions of people and objects.

Worksheet

Rearrange the words and draw the animals.

r-i-h-o-n t-l-r-t-e-u

p-a-l-n-g-o-i-n o-n-t-a-r-g-n-u-a

Introduce the animals.

Look at the picture and write the sentence.

Look at the picture and write the sentence.

• Sample sentence:

This animal is big but it is smaller than
a whale. It lives in the sea. It has a
green shell.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 5
Duration 60 minutes

Main Skill(s) Complementary
Language Arts Writing

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can share sentences puzzle Pupils can write simple descriptions
with friends on animals. using suitable phrases for the
images.

Activities 1. Pupils play spelling bee on animals.
2. Pupils are given sentences strips which describes

an animal.
3. Pupils guess the animals.
4. Choose one animal and let the pupils write two

sentences to describe the animal.
5. Review sentence model if needed.
6. Repeat step 4 for individual. Pupils then share

their sentences and others will guess.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Communicates basic information and gives descriptions of people and
objects with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Communicates basic information and gives descriptions of people and
objects adequately.

4 Displays good ability to communicate basic information and give
descriptions of people and objects.

Worksheet

Read and let the pupils guess the answer.

Write one animal in the box. Write two sentences for
the animal.

CYCLE 2

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 6 Skill(s)
Duration 60 minutes Complementary

Listening Main Speaking

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can listen and understand Pupils can describe animals using
phrases by pointing the correct suitable words and phrases.

image.

Activities 1. Guide pupils to review comparative words using
animals flashcards in previous lessons.

2. Introduce new animals if necessary.
3. Refresh comparative adjectives using worksheet.

Pupils should listen while answering the
worksheet.
4. Choose one adjective. Arrange more than 3
animals in order according to the adjective.
Example: Adjective (big)
rat -> cat -> zebra -> rhino -> whale
5. Pupil then describe the animals using the
adjective.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Recognises and reproduces some target language phonemes with a lot of
support from the teacher.

3 Recognises and reproduces a range of target language phonemes with
support from the teacher.

4 Recognises and reproduces a range of target language phonemes.

Worksheet

• Sample sentence:

rat -> cat -> zebra -> rhino -> whale

1. The whale is bigger than the rhino.
2. The rhino is bigger than the zebra.
3. The zebra is bigger than the cat and the cat is bigger than the rat.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 7 Skill(s)
Duration 60 minutes Complementary

Speaking Main Listening

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can describe family members Pupils can listen show
with suitable words and phrases. understanding by following simple

instructions given.

Activities 1. Inform pupils to paste a family photo.
2. Describe the family members based on the photo

attached.
3. Use the taught sentence model to describe.
4. Inform pupil that they are going to do the

instruction.

Note: Send voice note and short clip to show pupils
follow the instructions.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Describes people and objects using suitable words and phrases with a lot
of support from the teacher.

3 Shows adequate ability to describe people and objects using suitable
words and phrases.

4 Shows good ability to describe people and objects using suitable words
and phrases.

Worksheet

Paste your family photo. Describe your family
members. Send to your teacher.

Paste family photo

Say out these sentences and monitor the pupil to
do the action.

• Simple instruction:

1. Sit down if the your hair is longer than your brother/sister.
2. Touch your nose if you are younger than your mother.
3. Stand up if your shirt is smaller than your father.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 8 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Reading

Reading Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can read answer the Pupils can guess meaning of
comprehension questions that unfamiliar words using images

follows. provided.

Activities 1. Introduce pupils with the name of planets.
2. Brainstorm what pupil know about the planets.
3. Play the audio from this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mn9wooerRg
4. Tell pupils to read along silently.
5. Perform the exercises given.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Understands the main idea, specific information and details of short
simple texts with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Understands the main idea, specific information and details of short
simple texts adequately.

4 Displays good understanding of the main idea, specific information and
details of short simple texts.

Worksheet

Introduce the words.

Read the word.

Read the text silently.

Answer the questions.

1 How many planets are there in our solar system?
Answer:

2 Is the sun a planet?
Answer:

3 Which is the smallest planet?
Answer:

4 Is Venus hotter than Mercury?
Answer:

5 Which are the coldest planets?
Answer:

6 Which is the biggest planet?
Answer:

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 9 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Writing

Writing Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can write simple sentences Pupils can use simple punctuations
based on an image chosen. by writing simple sentences.

Activities 1. Pupils refresh their memory and knowledge on
planets.

2. Pupils list out the names of the planet.
3. Let pupil explore previous lessons on writing

sentences.
4. Choose one planet and draw in the box.
5. Tell pupils to write sentences describing the

planet chosen.
6. Pupils can find information from any sources

available.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences with a
lot of support from the teacher.

3 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences
adequately.

4 Shows good ability to plan, draft and write an increased range of
simple sentences

Write the name of the planets. Worksheet

Draw a planet. Write sentences about the planet.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 10
Duration 60 minutes

Main Skill(s) Complementary
Language Arts Writing

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can take part in asking and Pupils can write simple questions
answering questions related to using superlative about Malaysia.
Malaysia.

Activities 1. Pupils are introduce with a list of comparative and
superlative.

2. Pupils need to focus on superlative in Malaysia.
3. Show pupils pictures related to Malaysia.
4. Teach pupils to write questions using superlative.
5. Write questions based on images seen.
6. Pupils can further practice using the animals

pictures in previous lesson.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences with a
lot of support from the teacher.

3 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences
adequately.

4 Shows good ability to plan, draft and write an increased range of
simple sentences

Worksheet

Read and understand the meaning of the words.



Look at the picture and write a question about the
picture.

Question: Which is the
biggest aeroplane in
Malaysia?
Answer: The biggest
aeroplane in Malaysia is the
Airbus.
Question:

Answer:

Question:

Answer:

Question:
Answer:
Question:
Answer:
Question:
Answer:

CYCLE 3

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 11 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Reading

Listening Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can listen and understand Pupils can find information based
the question heard by answering on the given questions in the text.

them correctly.

Activities 1. For starters, ask pupils to listen to The World
Has Got Many Animals song.

2. Pupils fill in the lyrics.
3. Ask pupils to refresh what they have learnt so

far.
4. Pupils are asked questions on planets.
5. Find the answer by reading and cut out the planet

to answer the questions.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Displays understanding of main idea, specific information and details
of short simple texts, narratives, a wide range of short questions and
classroom instructions with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Displays understanding of main idea, specific information and details
of short simple texts, narratives, a wide range of short questions and
classroom instructions with support from the teacher.

4 Displays understanding of main idea, specific information and details
of short simple texts, narratives, a wide range of short questions and
classroom instructions with minimal support from the teacher.

Worksheet

Listen and fill in with the correct lyric.

Listen to the question and cut and paste the answers.
Parents need to ask the question to the pupil.

NO QUESTION ANSWER

1 Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

2 Which is the hottest planet?

3 Which planet do the stay?

4 Which planet is called the Red Planet?

5 Which is the biggest planet?

6 Which planet has got the most extensive
rings?

7 Which planet is 4 times larger than Earth?

8 Which is the farthest planet?

Mercury Mars Saturn Earth
Uranus Jupiter Neptune Venus

Read to find the answer.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 12 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Reading

Speaking Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can describe family members Pupils can understand specific
with suitable words and phrases. information by reading text
provided.

Activities 1. Introduce pupils with new words (old & young)
2. Describe the photo provided.
3. Review the model sentence in previous lesson when

describing.
4. Take a dice and a counter and play the board

game.

Note: Send voice note of the description and while
playing the boardgame.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Describes people and objects using suitable words and phrases with a lot
of support from the teacher.

3 Shows adequate ability to describe people and objects using suitable
words and phrases.

4 Shows good ability to describe people and objects using suitable words
and phrases.

Worksheet young

Introduce these words.

old

Describe the given pictures.
Example:
1. Atok is the oldest in the family.
2. Mama is younger than Papa.
3. Izah is the youngest.
4. Aiz is older than Izah.
5. Papa is the tallest.

1. 2.

Play this game.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 13 Skill(s)
Duration 60 minutes Complementary

Reading Main Listening

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can guess meanings of new Pupils can understand short
words through looking at the instruction to make the mobile
images.
solar system.

Activities 1. Inform pupil that they are creating a solar system
mobile.

2. Read all the steps provided to create the mobile.
3. Refer to page 101 from the textbook.
4. Draw and create their planets using the shape.
5. Take a photo of the completed mobile of solar

system.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Able to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words and use dictionary
skills with a lot of support from the teacher.

3 Able to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words and use dictionary
skills adequately.

4 Shows very good ability to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words and
use dictionary skills

Worksheet

Read and follow these steps.

Example of the mobile.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 14 Skill(s) Complementary
Duration 60 minutes Writing

Writing Main

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can write simple sentences Pupils can use write sentences
to provide information about a describing an image.
poster.

Activities 1. Pupils review names of planet and the
characteristics by answering crossword puzzle.

2. Provide photo of solar system.
3. Explain to pupils that solar system is huge.
4. Pupils need to imagine of their own solar system.
5. Create an interesting poster of the imaginary

solar system.
6. Provide sample for inspiration.
7. Write sentences describing the poster and the

images in the poster.

Note: Send a photo of the poster to teacher for
feedback.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences with a
lot of support from the teacher.

3 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences
adequately.

4 Shows good ability to plan, draft and write an increased range of
simple sentences

Complete the crossword puzzle.

Worksheet

Photos of solar system.

Sample of
imaginary
solar system.

Suggested Lesson Plan

Day 15
Duration 60 minutes

Main Skill(s) Complementary
Language Arts Read

Objective(s)

Main Complementary

Pupils can take part in asking and Pupils can show enjoyment upon
answering questions related to the reading short story by eliciting

fairy tales. values of the story.

Activities 1. Pupils are introduce with a picture of Princess
Emma.

2. Pupils elicit adjectives based on the image.
3. Refer to page 102 of the textbook.
4. Play this video clip and read along

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCv3yzY_vqY
5. Provide worksheet to complete.
6. Pupils share values.
7. Pupils colour smiley face.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

2 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences with a
lot of support from the teacher.

3 Plans, drafts and writes an increased range of simple sentences
adequately.

4 Shows good ability to plan, draft and write an increased range of
simple sentences

Worksheet

Introduce Princess Emma.

Complete the story