Assignment 1 ELT And The School Curriculum

Introduction

KBSR (Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah) English Textbook

The English Year 2 Textbook for Sekolah Kebangsaan has been written especially to meet the
requirements of the KBSR English Language Year 2 Curriculum Specifications prepared by
the Ministry of Education. It has been written in line with the National Philosophy of Education.
It is mainly to equip learners with basic skills and knowledge of the English Language so as to
enable them to communicate, both orally and in writing, in and out of school. The book is also
accompanied with an interactional compact disc and activity book which provide extended
situational and functional activities for pupils to practise.

KSSR (Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah) English Textbook

The English Year 2 for Sekolah Kebangsaan comprises the Textbook and the Activity Book.
The package is written in accordance with the Document Standard (DS) of the Primary School
Curriculum for Year 1 and 2. It is specially designed to equip pupils with a strong foundation of
basic language skills that would enable them to communicate effectively in a variety of
contexts appropriate to their levels of development.

Similarities

KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

1.Both acquiring basic skill in every students.
2. Both stress on the moral values in every topic and units.
3. Both involve the role of teachers and students to make the lesson meaningful.
4. Both emphasise on educational and ICT skills.
5. Grammar taught in context.
6. 3 broad areas: World of self, family and friends; World of stories; world of knowledge

Differences between KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

KBSR English Year 2 Textbook KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

written mainly based on KBSR English
Year 2 Curriculum Specification.
accompanied with an interactional
compact disc; MyCD and activity
book.
written mainly based on the Document
Standard of the Primary School
Curriculum for Year 1 and 2.
accompanied with an activity book
only.

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focus on 4 language skills through 3 Focus on 4 language skills including

broad areas. language arts and grammar through 3
broad areas.
3 levels of skills- integration of skills all A modular approach with focus on
throughout. language skills, grammar and
Grammar taught in context. language arts.
Sound system. Phonics in Year 1 and 2.
Reinforcement of generic skills across
languages e,g. penmanship and
decoding.
Grammar introduced formally taught
starting from Year 3 and taught in
context in Year 1 and Year 2.

The Contents of KBSR English Year 2 Textbook and KSSR English Year 2
Textbook

1. The KBSR English Year two textbook for Sekolah Kebangsaan contains 12 units. Its
contents follow the KBSR English Language Year 2 Curriculum Specifications. Each unit
is based on specific areas of interests which centre around a theme. The units are
designed in such a way that they move from the home and school to neighbourhood. In
other word, it is taught within childrens experiences and environment.
2. Each unit begins with a concept page that is designed to stimulate pupils interest. This
page also outlines the learning outcomes for the unit. Each unit incorporates additional
knowledge information and ICT activities.
3. The activities in the textbook introduce the language skills to be taught in a meaningful
way where pupils are provided with sufficient opportunities to listen, speak, read and write
in the target language.
4. The materials and activities in the units are based on the cross-curricular subject matters,
which helps pupils to reinforce their knowledge learnt from other disciplines.
5. The KSSR Year 2 textbook for Sekolah Kebangsaan is divided into 18 units. Topics for
the units have been selected based on three broad themes; The world of Self, Family and
Friends, World of Stories and World of Knowledge. The units in the textbook have a
corresponding unit in the Activity Book.
6. Each unit covers the four modules; Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing and
Language Arts. The modules presented in each unit are thematically linked and provide a
snapshot of situations which pupils are likely to experience in their lives. This will enable
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pupils to relate to some of the situations they encounter and will make language learning
more meaningful for them.
7. In order to achieve this, a modular approach has been used to provide pupils with the
opportunity to focus on and develop their language skills in each module.

Organization Of The KBSR And The KSSR English Year 2 Text Book
Theme Unit/ Topic In English Year Text Book
KBSR KSSR
World Of Self, Family And Hello Hooray! We Are Back
Friends My School Do The Right Thing
Counting Is Fun Where Am I?
Lizas Family
Follow Me

World Of Stories Story Time Read Me A story

Story Time Again Caring And Sharing
Myths
World Of Knowledge The Animal World I Am Special
In The Garden Delicious Food
Food I Like Hobbies
Fun Time At School Growing Plants
When I Grow Up
Looking Good
On The Farm
Good Deeds
Precious Drops
Save The sea creatures
Reuse, Recycle
Feeling Happy, Feeling
Sad

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Similarities in the contents of KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

Aspects KBSR KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

Theme Three broad themes: World Of Self, Family And Friends
World Of Stories
World Of Knowledge
World Of Stories Story of moral values

World Of Self, Greeting/ Personal Details/ Social Expressions/Parts Of The Body/

Family And Friends Places in The School And Neighbourhood/ Location And Directions
World Of Knowledge Animals/ Food/Flowers/Plants
Each Unit Illustration Beautiful/attractive and colourful pictures/illustration

Differences in the contents between KBSR And KSSR English Year 2 Textbook

Aspects KBSR KSSR

Learning Objectives
Number Of Units/Topics
World Of Stories
World Of Self, Family And
Friends
World Of Knowledge
Learning objectives are The four modules are stated
stated in every unit in the in every page for every units
textbook. in the textbook.
12 Units 18 Units
Stories Of Everyday Life and Fable Story/ Legends
Fairy Tales
Numerals/ Shapes Rules and Regulation/
Signs and Notices
Short accounts about animals Animals And Its Young
and plants

The Language Skills And The Language Contents In The KBSR And KSSR
Textbook

1. The unit in Year 2 KBSR English Textbook contains activities and tasks which give
opportunities to pupils to practise and develop the four language skills. The four
language skills are listening, speaking, reading and writing. Beside the language skills ,
the textbook also considered and emphasized on the aspects of the language

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contents. The language contents are grammar, vocabulary, sound systems, moral
values and thinking skills.
2. The units in the textbook adopted an Integrated approach based on the curriculum
specifications. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing have to be
integrated in a natural manner. Elements from other subject areas are also integrated
into the content of the activities. The language skills (listening, speaking, reading and
writing) and the language contents ( vocabulary, sound system and grammar) are
taught in context in an integrated manner. They are taught through a variety of
activities in a cyclical manner to maximise learning.
3. The organization of language skills and language contents would provide the pupils
with opportunities to use English as a language of communication. It is hoped that the
language skills acquired would enable the pupils to use the language confidently for
various purposes in and outside the classroom.
4. The units in Year 2 KSSR English Textbook are based on four modules packages.
They are Listening And Speaking Module, Reading Module, Writing Module and
Language Arts Module.
5. The approach taken in this book stresses the need for the pupils to develop all four
language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The pupils are aspect to be
able to interact with peers, listen attentively, express themselves orally or in writing
with confidence, read with comprehension and write with minimal grammatical errors.
In the Language Arts Module, pupils are aspect to show their appreciation and
demonstrate their understanding of texts read, sing songs, recite rhymes and poems
as well as produce creative works for enjoyment.
6. The approach taken in this textbook does not exclude integration of skills. The skills
integration is exploited strategically to enhance pupils development of specific
language skills as described in the content and learning standards in a module.
7. In KSSR Year 2 textbook, grammar is mainly taught based on developing pupils
understanding of grammar in their first language and this understanding may then be
exploited in Year 3 onwards when English grammar is learnt fully.

Differences and similarities of the language skills and focus covered In

the textbook

KBSR ENGLISH YEAR 2 KSSR ENGLISH YEAR 2 TEXTBOOK

TEXTBOOK
Focus on four language skills: Focus on four modules:
Listening Listening And Speaking

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Speaking Reading- Phonemic Awareness

Reading - Phonic Texts
Writing - Reading Texts
Focus on language contents: Writing
Grammar Language Arts
Sentence Patterns Grammar
Vocabulary Focus on educational emphasis:
Sound System 12 educational emphases
Focus on educational emphasis:
7 educational emphases

Text types used in teaching the reading and writing skills found in the
KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 textbook
1. There are various types of texts used in teaching the reading and writing skills in both
KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 textbook.
2. Teaching the pupils to read and write are both exciting and challenging. The use of
different types of texts is most important.
3. The reading and writing activities in the book are designed to develop the ability to read
and write words, phrases and sentences in linear and non-linear texts. To enrich pupils
reading and writing experiences, a variety of reading and writing texts or materials are
used.

Differences and similarities of text types used in teaching reading and

writing skills in the KBSR and KSSR textbook
Language Skills KBSR Year 2 English KSSR English Year 2 Textbook
Textbook

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Reading and Dialogues Phonemic Awareness

Writing Chants - Lists of words
Riddles Phonic Texts
Songs - Chant
Stories - Rhymes
Poems - Stories
Diaries - Poems
Table Charts Comprehension Texts
Rhymes - Poems
Shopping lists - Stories
Instructions - Diagrams
e-mail - Recipe
Factual texts - Postcards
- Rules
- Map
- Chart
- Process
- Mind map
- Notes
- Messages
- Diary

Conclusion
Both KBSR and KSSR English Year 2 textbook have its own specialty. Even
though so, both aim to equip pupils with a strong foundation of basic language
skills which enable them to communicate and use the language effectively and
confidently for various purposes. It is hoped that the language skills acquired would
enable the pupils to use the language in a variety of contexts in accordance to the
pupils level of development. These KBSR and KSSR textbook packages are
based on the National Philosophy of Education which focus on developing the
potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner. It is hoped that these
textbook packages will evolve a new generation of dynamic, productive and
competent youths who will be responsible towards their religion, race and country.

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References:

1.KSSR English Year 2 Textbook , Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (2011)

2. KSSR English Year 2 Activity Book, dewan bahasa Dan Pustaka (2011)
3. KBSR English Year 2 Textbook, Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (2003)
4. KBSR English Year 2 Activity Book, Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka(2003)
5.Dokumen Standard, Kurikulum sekolah Rendah, Modul Teras Asas, Bahasa
Inggeris SK, Tahun Satu & Dua (2011)
6. Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah, Bahasa Inggeris SK, Tahun Satu & Dua
(2011)
7..Ministry of Education Of Malaysia, Curriculum Specifications, English
Language Year 2 ( 2003)