LINUS2.

0 : LITERASI BAHASA
INGGERIS

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CONCEPT
A tool to retrieve data on pupils English language literacy
level
The screening does NOT carry high stakes Try your very
best!
Data should be used to help teachers identify literacy issues
and the instrument format should not be used to teach or
train the pupils.
Two instruments

o Reading
o Writing
Administered by the English language teacher

o In the classroom / Suitable environment

o During lessons / suitable time

Teachers MUST refer to the manual when administering the

reading instrument and when marking the writing instrument.

CONSTRUCTS
1.Able to identify and distinguish the letters of the
alphabet
2.Able to associate sounds with the letters of the
alphabet
3.Able to blend phonemes into recognisable words
4.Able to segment words into phonemes
5.Able to understand and use the language at word level
6.Able to participate in daily conversations using
appropriate phrases
7.Able to understand and use the language at phrase
level in linear texts
8.Able to understand and use the language at phrase
level in non-linear
texts
9.Able to read and understand sentences with guidance
10.Able to understand and use the language at sentence
level in non-linear texts
11.Able to understand and use the language at paragraph
level in linear texts

READING

12 constructs
One-on-one / face-to-face
Individual or small groups (not more than 3)
Oral responses
Administered within the time frame given
Pupils can repeat the constructs maximum
twice.
With guidance

POSSIBLE GUIDANCE
(FOR LINUS PUPILS)
Construct 2
-Teachers are allowed to translate.
-Be 100% sure about the instructions given. Teacher
can
read and explain the instructions to the students.
-Practise using the example given.
-Flexibility to use other words with the same phoneme
during screening.
-Teacher knows if the pupils really recognise the
phonemes/sounds.
-Teacher can use the Jolly Phonics/ KSSR or any other
actions associated to the sounds to guide the pupils.

CONTINUATION
Construct 5
Not necessarily reading aloud.
We can guide through blending of the phonemes.
Teacher can go through all the words with the pupils.
Or
Pupils can point to the correct answer and teacher
guides them to read the word.
Teacher cannot hint through tone of voice or facial
expressions the correct answer.

 Construct 9
-focuses on the common sight words & unfamiliar
words.
-Skip unfamiliar words if they have not been taught
-Not all the words used in the instrument are from the
KSSR word list.
-Allowed one error in each sentence
-Teachers are NOT allowed to read and students repeat
after the teacher.
-Assess pupils reading ability (check the manual)
-NOT supposed to pre-teach the constructs before the
screening

 Construct 10
-Teacher can read the sentences.
-If the pupils cant read,we dont penalise them.
-Dont penalise the pupils if they are afraid (esp. Year 1 &
2)
-Teacher can guide the pupils with unfamiliar words. Give
them
a chance to try and read the sentences.
-Teacher may not necessarily assess the pupils according
to the order of the questions in a construct.
-Teacher can also explain the pictures given fi rst before
asking the pupils to choose the correct answers.

 Construct 11
1) One-word answers are acceptable.
2) Yes or No responses may be accepted depending
on
the contexts but pupils should always be guided to
respond appropriately based on the questions asked.

 Construct 12
Teacher can read the words fi rst. Pupils can then point
to the
words/phrases to form correct sentences without
having to read
them aloud.

WRITING

12 constructs
Written work
Administered during lessons
With minimal guidance

 Construct 2
Teacher can articulate the phonemes given.
Teacher can give examples of diff erent words
associated to the phonemes.
Construct 5
-Teacher can read the options given.
-Teacher should not read the options according to the
order of the answers.
-Teacher can ask the pupils to check their spelling.

 Construct 9
The fi rst capital must be capitalised. There must be a
full-stop at the end of the sentence.
Teacher can ask the pupils to check their spelling
and punctuation.
Construct 10
Teacher can read the sentences given.
Teacher should not read the options according to the order
of the answers.
If the pupils are not focused, the remaining constructs can
be
completed in the next session.

WRITING SUGGESTED TIME

PERIOD
OPTION

SESSION

CONSTRUCTS

SUGGESTED
TIME

14

30 mins

58

30 mins

9 12

30 mins

16

60 mins

7 12

60 mins

KEY REMINDERS
Teacher has to ensure there is no copying for writing.
Writing screening needs to be as a whole-class activity.
Allowed to do the screening with non-LINUS pupils fi rst,
then focus on LINUS students in the class (For reading and
writing).
NOT required to stick strictly to the SUGGESTED model in
the manual.
e.g.: You may need more time with LINUS pupils but the nonLINUS
pupils can complete the screening within a short period
of time.

KEY REMINDERS
Always ensure classroom is under control. Non-LINUS can
be given some other tasks while teachers attend to LINUS
pupils during screening.
Other teachers can be asked to help with the
administration
of screening.
Screening should not be conducted in the form of an
examination/test. Pupils should be relaxed and treat the
screening just like any other exercises.
Screening should be conducted during classroom contact
hours whenever possible. However, due to time constraint
in some schools, READING screening can be done outside
classroom contact hours by the class teacher.

KEY REMINDERS
-P&P should be conducted in every lesson BUT teacher
has
the fl exibility to decide time allocated for P&P and
screening.

-Plan the administration of the screening accordingly

so that both reading and writing screening can be
completed within the
stipulated time frame. (Busy teachers/
absenteeism/class size)

MANUAL AM, MANUAL

PENTADBIRAN INSTRUMEN
Must be read and used as a reference before and
when administering the screening instruments
Contents:
Manual Am: policy, constructs, dates, etc.
Manual Pentadbiran Instrumen: administration methods,
suggested answers, scoring guide

REMINDERS
Ensure the names of the pupils are written clearly.
Ensure all writing instruments have been marked and
signed by the school administrators.
Ensure all instruments are marked using red ink.
Ensure the instruments are kept safely by the school
authorities.

BORANG PELAPORAN PENGUASAAN

INDIVIDU
Filled during / after screening instruments are
administered
Use ball pens (NO pencils allowed)
Scores should be given fairly and with integrity
Scores should be keyed-in into NKRA portal within the
given time frame.
Scores in the portal need to tally with the BPPI
scores/instruments.

Minimum Scores for Mastery of Constructs Example

Konstruk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Membaca
3
4
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
3

Kuasai

Saringan 1
Belum
Menulis
Kuasai
3

3
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
3

Penguasaan Saringan 1
Belum
Kuasai
Kuasai

Kuasai

Belum
Kuasai

E L IGIB IL ITY F OR L IN US 2. 0 P R OGRAM ME :

Have not yet mastered any one or more of the 12
constructs. For example:
Saringan 1
Konstruk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Kuasai

Belum
Kuasai

Membaca
3
4
3
4
2
3
1
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
4
1
3
1
3

Penguasaan Saringan 1
Belum
Kuasai
Kuasai

Kuasai

Belum
Kuasai

Menulis
3
4
3
4
2
3
2
3
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
1
3
1
3

E L IGIB IL ITY F OR M AIN ST RE AM T &L

Mastered all 12 constructs. For example:

Konstruk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Membaca
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
3

Kuasai

Saringan 1
Belum
Menulis
Kuasai
3

4
4

4
3

3
3

3
3

3
2

3
4

4
3

3
2

3
3

4
3

3
3

Penguasaan Saringan 1
Belum
Kuasai
Kuasai

Kuasai

Belum
Kuasai

PPDS ROLES
Receive CD from LP
Print:
One copy of Instrumen Saringan Literasi
Menulis and Borang Pelaporan Pencapaian
Individu for each pupil in the schools.
Three copies of the Instrumen Saringan
Literasi Membaca, Manual Am, Manual
Pentadbiran Instrumen Literasi Membaca and
Manual Pentadbiran Instrumen Literasi Menulis
for each school

Inspection and observation of the

implementation of screenings in schools

SCHOOLS SHOULD RECEIVE:

One copy of Instrumen Saringan Literasi Menulis and
Borang Pelaporan Pencapaian Individu for each pupil.
Three copies of Instrumen Saringan Literasi
Membaca, Manual Am, Manual Pentadbiran Instrumen
Saringan Literasi Membaca and Manual Pentadbiran
Instrumen Saringan Literasi Menulis

IMPORTANT DATES
Saringan 1 Tahun 1, Tahun 2 dan Tahun 3 (2015)

Saringan Membaca : 1 March 31 March 2015

Saringan Bertulis : 5-17 April 2015
Data Key-in : 20-30 April 2015

Saringan 2 Tahun 1, Tahun 2 dan Tahun 3 (2015)

Saringan Membaca :1 September 30 September 2015

Saringan Menulis : 1-16 October 2015
Data key-in : 17 October 2015

IMPORTANT INFO
Please conduct in-house training (LADAP) to all level 1
English teachers either this week or the week after
school holiday.
Send all LADAP reports to PPD (attention to En Irwan)
BEFORE 30 t h March 2015 (together with pictures).
Mr Irwan Bin Zaharuddin
Pegawai FasiLINUS Bahasa Inggeris
PPD Petaling Utama
016-555 8253

irwan.ppdpu@btpnsel.edu.my

THANK YOU