YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (SJK) YEAR 5

WEEK
1
2
3

THEME/ TOPIC
World of Self

Unit 1
What We Enjoy
Doing

Moral Values:
Cleanliness
Diligence
Cooperation
Unity
Caring for ones
health
Helpfulness
Being goodhearted

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words ,
correct intonation and word
stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, tables and other
tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based n
pictures and other stimuli,

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

vowels u/ju:/ and x/eks/
in initial positions.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.3.4 Listen to and
understand information
based on numbers. Scope:
41-50.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
tables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the vowels
u/ju:/ and x/eks/ in
initial positions.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information.
2.2.2 Ask questions to
seek clarification.
2.3.1 respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing

WEEK

4
5
6

THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge

Unit 2
Discovering

and recite poems.

3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.

songs by pronouncing
words correctly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;
- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the vowels
u/ju:/ and x/eks/ in
initial positions.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.3.2 Match phrases to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

Plants

Moral Values:
Love the
environment
Respect
Cooperation
Gratitude

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC
Diligence

different sounds of the

English language.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs and whole texts.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports and when
filling out forms.

words that have the initial

digraphs sh/ / and ch/t /.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the final digraphs
sh/l/ and ch/t /.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the final digraphs
sh/l/and ch/t /.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.6.2 Group words
according to categories.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.4.1 Complete missing
letters in text.
4.4.2 Complete simple

instructions and directions,

descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
7
8
9

World of
Knowledge

Unit 3
Amazing
Animals

WEEK

Moral Values:
THEME/ TOPIC
Compassion
Cooperation
Love the
environment

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

initial blends sk/sk/ &
qu/kw/.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
1.6 Obtain information
from texts listened to in
relation to main ideas,
specific details and
sequence.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, fables and other

SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
1.6.2 Listen to simple
texts and talk about the
texts.
1.7.1 Listen to simple
stories and tables and
respond verbally by

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

tales of imagination and

fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.

stating whether one likes

or does not like the story.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
2.1.1 Pronounce the words
that have the initial blends
sk/sk/ & qu/kw/
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the initial blends
sk/sk/ & qu/kw/.
3.2.1 Recognize simple
compound words.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.2 Write at word, phrase,
sentence and paragraph
level in clear, legible print

SPECIFICATIONS
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.6.5 Combine words to
form compound words.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.

and cursive writing.

4.4 Complete texts with
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

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11
12

World of Self

Unit 4
Lend A Hand

Moral Values:
Love
Compassion
Kindness
Cooperation

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC
Humility

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases

and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in
clear and legible print.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.2 Form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
by looking at a picture.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

final blends lt/lt/.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on

SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 Pronounce words

pictures and other stimuli

and recite poems.
2.7 Perform a variety of
functions in a social context
such as exchanging
greetings, making
introductions, inviting
people, etc.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words of
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;
- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with

that have the final blends

lt/lt/.
2.1.3 Repeat phrases and
expressions with the
correct intonation and
stress.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.7.4 Suggest ideas to do
things.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the final blends
lt/lt/
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.1 Read and understand
phrases by matching
simple phrases to pictures.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.6.1 Make small words
from big words.
3.6.3 Understand words
similar in meaning.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.1.2 Copy words,
phrases, and sentences in
clear, legible cursive
writing.
4.3.2 Match phrases to
pictures.
4.3.3 Match sentences to

WEEK

13
14
15

THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge

Unit 5
Safe and Save

Moral Values:
Cooperation
Cleanliness
Helpfulness
Diligence
Love the
environment
Obedience
Courtesy

guidance and independently. pictures.

4.6 Spell correctly and take
dictation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures.
4.5.2 Form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.6 Obtain information
from texts listened to in
relation to main ideas,
specific details, and
sequence.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

diphthongs ie/at/.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.3.2 Listen to and
understand the numbers.
Scope:41-50.
1.3.4 Listen to and
understand information
based on numbers.
Scope:41-50 when the
numbers are added and
subtracted.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have diphthongs
ie/at/.
2.1.3 Repeat phrases and
expressions with the

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

2.6 Express thoughts and

feelings and give opinions
on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.2 Write at word, phrase,
sentence and paragraph
level in clear. Legible print
and cursive writing.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.

correct intonation and

stress.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.2 Give replies
pertaining to numbers.
2.3.4 Give replies
pertaining to numbers 4150.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have diphthongs
ie/at/.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly with
correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and information.
3.6.1 Make small words
from big words.
3.6.6 Learn quantifiers.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.2.3 Write sentences in
clear and legible print.
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.

4.4.2 Complete simple

instruction and directions,
descriptions and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with guidance
given in the form of words
and pictures).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently(35 words) by looking at a
picture.

WEEK
16
17
18

THEME/ TOPIC
World of
Knowledge

Unit 6
From Young to
Old

Moral Values:
Love the
environment
Cleanliness
Diligence
Friendliness
Courtesy
Respect
Compassion

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

silent t.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have silent t.
2.1.4 Ask questions with
the correct intonation.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

feelings and give opinions

on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
2.7 Perform a variety of
functions in a social context
such as exchanging
greetings, making
introductions, inviting
people, etc.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.

the people and animals of

a story heard or read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
2.7.1 To invite.
2.7.2 To decline or accept
invitations.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have silent t.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of keywords for
each topic taught.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).

4.8 Give accurate

information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

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WEEK

World of Self
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
Unit 7
the following skills:
Joyous Moments 1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
Moral Values:
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
Gratitude
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
Public-spiritedness the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
Thankfulness
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
Diligence
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
Respect
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
Sportsmanship
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.
THEME/ TOPIC
Love
Friendship

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and

4.5.2 form simple

sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.8.3 Write simple
recounts with guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

diphthongs ei/et/
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.1.3 Listen to and group
words according to the
same sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have diphthongs
ei/ei/.
2.1.4 Ask questions with
the correct intonation.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information
2.2.2 Ask questions to
seek clarification.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

feelings and give opinions

on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.3 Match words to linear
and non-linear
representations and write
out the words and phrases:
- word to word;
- word to phrase;
- word to picture, symbol.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.7 Punctuate
meaningfully.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,

2.3.3 Talk about things

heard, seen or read.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.4 Take part in teacherguided discussions on
characters and storyline.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have diphthongs
ei/ei/.
3.1.4 Compare words for
similar sounds.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
meaning of words by
referring to a dictionary.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
SPECIFICATIONS
4.3.3 Match sentences to
pictures.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,

simple reports, and when

filling out forms.

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World of Stories

Unit 8
Story Time

Moral Values:
Compassion

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.

notices, stories and other

texts with the missing
word(s)(with guidance in
the form words and
pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters
for the first word in a
sentence , the pronoun I ,
the names of people, days
of the week, months of the
year.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of the sentence.
4.7.3 Use question mark.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with
guidance.
4.8.3 Write simple
recounts with guidance.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

double consonants ff/f/.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat
correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, fables and other
tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and
feelings and give opinions
on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;

SPECIFICATIONS
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
fables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have double
consonants ff/f/.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have double
consonants ff/f/.
3.3.2 Read and understand
simple sentences.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.

and relate it to ones life.

4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS

4.7 Punctuate
meaningfully.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

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4.4.2 Complete simple

instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.5 Use exclamation
marks.
4.8.2 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

World of
Knowledge

Unit 9
Love Our
Country

Moral Values:
Patriotism
Love

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

final blends nk/nk/.
1.2.1 Listen to and repeat
the pronunciation of
compound words.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words

Unity

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

expressions and sentences.

1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.

correctly.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.

SPECIFICATIONS
1.3.3 Listen to and
understand compound
words.

2.4 Tell stories based on

pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.6 Spell correctly and take
dictation.
4.7 Punctuate
meaningfully.

2.1.1 Pronounce words

that have the final blends
nk/nk/.
2.1.2 Pronounce
compound words
correctly.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the final blends
nk/nk/.
3.1.3 Read aloud the
compound words with the
correct stress.
3.2.1 Recognize simple
compound words.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.6.5 Combine words to
form compound words.
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
in clear, legible cursive
writing.

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge

Units 10
Places Around
You

Moral Values:
Appreciation of
surroundings
Diligence
Love the
environment
Humility

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.2 Listen to and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.4 Listen to and follow
simple instructions and
directions accurately.
1.6 Obtain information
from texts listened to in
relation to main ideas,
specific details and
sequence.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, fables and other
tales of imagination and

SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.2 form simple
sentences by matching
sentence parts.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.7.1 Use capital letters
for the first word in a
sentence , the pronoun I ,
the names of people, days
of the week, months of the
year.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of the sentence.

1.2.2 Listen to and repeat

correctly phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress and
intonation.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.4.2 Listen to and trace
routes to places in
neighbouring towns
following simple
directions using compass
points.
1.6.1 Listen to and
understand simple
descriptions and answer
simple Wh-questions.
1.6.2 Listen to simple
texts and talk about the

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

fantasy and predict

outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.

texts.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and

SPECIFICATIONS
2.1.3 Repeat phrases and
expressions with the
correct intonation and
stress.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.5.3 Name the good and
bad characters and talk a
little about them.
2.5.4 Take part in teacherguided discussions on
characters and storyline.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple text
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge

Unit 11
Young Heroes

Moral Values:
Courage
Freedom
Humility

compound sentences with

guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

4.4.2 Complete simple

instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SPECIFICATIONS
4.5.1 Form simple
sentences and questions by
arranging words (3-4
words in a sentences).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

words with the silent h.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.1.3 Listen to and group
words according to the
same sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.

Diligence
Respect
Love
Justice

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

of poetry, jazz chants and

songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries made.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and
feelings and give opinions
on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.
3.1 Acquire word
recognition and word attack
skills to recognize words on
sight.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.5 Read and understand
meanings of words by
guessing their meaning
through the use of
contextual clues.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.7 Punctuate
meaningfully.

1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy

childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 pronounce words that
have the silent h.
2.3.1 Respond t simple
questions.
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the silent h.

SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.4 Compare words to
similar sounds.
3.3.3 Read and understand
simple paragraphs.
3.5.1 Understand the
meaning of words by
looking at the words
before and after.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
meaning of words by
referring to a dictionary.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.

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World of
Knowledge

Unit 12
Little Drops of
Water

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC
Moral Values:
Cleanliness
Love the
environment
Love
Friendship

4.1.1 Copy letters of the

alphabet in clear and
legible cursive writing.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.
4.5.1 Form simple
sentences and questions by
arranging words (3-4
words in a sentence).
4.5.2 form simple
sentences by matching
sentence pars.
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters.
4.7.2 Use the full stop at
the end of sentence.
By the end of the lessons,
pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

double consonants bb/b/.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the double
consonants bb/b/
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have the double
consonants bb/b/.

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

pictures and other stimuli,

and recite poems.
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.3 Read and understand
phrases, sentences,
paragraphs, and whole texts.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.5 Read and understand
the meanings of words by
guessing their meaning
through the use of
contextual clues.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of
vocabulary.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details,
sequence and cause and
effect.
4.1 Copy correctly.

3.3.3 Read and understand

simple paragraphs.
3.4.2 Read aloud
sentences in simple texts
observing correct stress
and intonation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.5.1 Understand the
meaning of words by
looking at the words
before and after.
3.6.4 Understand words
opposite in meaning.
3.7.1 Read aloud poems.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
3.8.2 Read and obtain
meaning of words by
referring to a dictionary.
3.8.3 Read and understand
simple factual texts by
answering comprehension
questions in relation to
main ideas and sequence.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases
and sentences in clear,
legible cursive writing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.

SPECIFICATIONS
.4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).

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39

World of Stories

Unit 13
Keeping
Promises

Moral Values:
Gratitude
Respect
Friendship
Honesty
Diligence

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.1 Listen to and
discriminate similar and
different sounds of the
English language.
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and
understand the meaning of
words and phrases in
context.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and
songs.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy
stories, fables and other
tales of imagination and
fantasy and predict
outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited
to pupils ability.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli,
and recite poems.
2.5 Talk about the people,
places and moral values of
the stories heard, read and
viewed in simple language.
2.6 Express thoughts and
feelings and give opinions
on things read, seen, heard
and viewed in simple
language.

1.1.1 Listen to and repeat

words with the initial
digraph fr/fr/.
1.1.2 Listen to and
identify different types of
letter sounds.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat
simple chants, tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes,
and sing songs by
pronouncing words
correctly.
1.3.1 Listen to key words
and phrases heard.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.
1.7.1 Listen to simple
stories and tables and
respond verbally by
stating whether one likes
or does not like the story.
1.7.2 Listen to and answer
simple questions relating
to the people and animals
in the story, and what they
did.
1.7.3 Listen to stories and
fables and tell what
happens next.
2.1.1 Pronounce words
that have the initial
digraph fr/fr/.

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.1 Acquire word
recognitions and word
attack skills to recognize
words on sight.
3.2 Acquire key words at
various stages of
development.
3.4 Read aloud
expressively and fluently
pronouncing words
correctly and observing
correct stress and intonation
and sentence rhythm.
3.7 Read and enjoy simple
poems and stories and
respond to them by talking
about the people, and moral
values in the story/poem;
and relate it to ones life.
3.9 Read widely and
independently.
4.1 Copy correctly.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.8 Give accurate
information when writing
messages, instructions,
simple reports, and when
filling out forms.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes, and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a
story heard before.
2.5.1 Give details about
the people and animals of
a story heard or read.
2.5.2 Talk about the
actions of the people and
animals in a story heard or
read.
2.6.1 Say whether one
likes or does not like the
story heard or read.
2.6.2 Give reasons why
one likes or does not like
the story.
2.6.3 Take part in teacherguided discussions.
3.1.1 Read aloud words
that have double
consonants fr/fr/.
3.2.2 Read and learn the
meaning of key words for
each topic taught.
3.4.1 Read aloud words
and phrases correctly and
with correct pronunciation.
3.4.3 Read aloud simple
poems and stories
expressively and fluently.
3.7.2 Read and give
details about the people
and animals in the story.
3.7.3 Talk about values.
3.9.1 Read widely at ones
own pace according to
ones interest.
4.1.1 Copy letters of the

alphabet in clear and

legible cursive writing.

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THEME/ TOPIC

World of
Knowledge

Unit 14
Once Again

Moral Values:
Love

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the lessons,

pupils should be able to do
the following skills:
1.2 Listen and repeat
accurately the correct
pronunciation of words, and
the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases,
expressions and sentences.
1.5 Listen to and enjoy the
rhyme, rhythm, and sounds
of poetry, jazz chants and

SPECIFICATIONS
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance in the form of
words and pictures).
4.4.3 Complete simple
instructions, directions,
descriptions, poems,
notices, stories and other
texts with the missing
word(s)(with a little
guidance in the form of a
composite picture).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
(3-5 words) by looking at a
picture.
4.8.4 Write simple
descriptions with little or
no guidance.
4.8.5 Write simple
recounts with little or no
guidance.

1.2.3 Listen to and repeat

chants, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words correctly.
1.5.1 Listen to and enjoy
childrens songs and
rhymes.

Diligence
Honesty
Cooperation

WEEK

THEME/ TOPIC

songs.
2.1 Speak clearly by
pronouncing words
accurately.
2.2 Ask questions politely
to obtain information and
clarification.
2.3 Give relevant
information politely in
response to enquiries.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2.4 Tell stories based on
pictures and other stimuli
and recite poems.
3.8 Read and understand
simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting detail,
sequence, and cause and
effect.
4.4 Complete texts with the
missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.5 Construct simple and
compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.7 Punctuate
meaningfully.

2.1.4 Ask questions with

the correct intonation.
2.2.1 Ask Wh-questions to
get information.
2.3.1 Respond to simple
questions.
2.3.3 Talk about things
heard, seen or read.

SPECIFICATIONS
2.4.1 Recite simple
poems, tongue-twisters,
nonsense rhymes and sing
songs by pronouncing
words.
3.8.1 Scan for specific
information in factual
texts.
4.4.2 Complete simple
instructions and directions,
descriptions, poems and
other texts with the
missing word(s)(with
guidance given in the form
of words and pictures).
4.5.3 Construct simple
sentences independently
by looking at a picture.
4.7.1 Use capital letters.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the
end of a sentence.
4.7.5 Use exclamation
marks.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
(SJK)
YEAR 5