ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, I would like to thank my lecturer, En. Norasmadi Bin Norasim

for his guidance towards the success of completing this task. Throughout the whole

process, I encountered a lot of problems but after some short discussions with him, I

solved the problems easily. Besides that, I also got a lot of ideas and information on

doing this assignment from him. He was always there to listen and to give advice to me.

Besides that, I would like to thank those who had helped me directly or indirectly,

such as the websites and authors that had provided sufficient information on what I

wanted and desired. Thanks to their superior information and useful data.

Last but not least, I also like to express my token of appreciation to my

classmates who have been giving me a helping hand when I face problems. With their

support, I managed to complete my task in time.

Thank you very much.

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CONTENT

ITEM PAGE

Acknowledgement 1

Content 2

Abstract/Summary 3

1.0 Poems

1.1 Two Teaching-Learning Strategies For Poem &

Justifications

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2.0 Short Stories

2.1 Two Teaching-Learning Strategies For A Short

Story & Justifications

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3.0 Short Play

3.1 Two Teaching-Learning Strategies For Short Play

& Justifications

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References 23

Appendices 24

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ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY

In this coursework for Children’s Literature (LGA 3101), we are ask to work in pairs and

to collect samples of materials from various literary genres to be used with Year 3 pupils

of average English proficiency. The materials should be at least 3 poems, 3 short

stories and 1 short play. In choosing the materials, we must also make sure that the

materials should serve as a bibliotherapy to year 3 pupils of average English

proficiency. After that, using the materials that we selected we must prepare at least 2

teaching-learning activities. The most important thing is we must justify our choice of

material and teaching-learning activity based on pedagogical principles.

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1.0 POEMS

My Sunshine

Mommy and daddy,

Make me happy,

Smile with love, touch with care,

Making me proud to have you there.

You are my handkerchief ,

To wipe my tears,

You are my medicine,

To cure my illness.

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My First Love

I love to spell and read,

I sing from A to Z,

Then count 1 to 10,

That is how I begin.

A, E, I, O, U,

Apple, elephant and blue,

I want to be better than you,

Oh my teacher thank you!

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Pets And Me

Listen! Listen!

The car meowww,

The cow mooo,

Hey! The bird is chirping!

Let’s say chirp! Chirp! Chirp!

Brown fur four legs that is my Tommy,

Green field, look at my Bobby,

Flying so high oh my Molly,

Let them free make them happy.

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1.1 Two Teaching-Learning Strategies For Poem & Justifications

Lesson Plan Poem 1

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Self, Family and Friends

Topic : My Beloved Family

Focus Language Skill : Reading

Integrated skills : Listening, speaking and writing

Lesson objectives : 1. Acquire simple vocabulary and understand the meaning

of words.

2. Talk about closest people in their lives that is family.

3. Be able to expand their sentences.

Set Induction

For induction, we play a song entitled ‘The Finger Family’

(http://www.muffinsongs.com). We ask the pupils to listen to the song and read the

lyrics on the screen. Then, we assist them to sing the song together. The lyrics are

about family. We want them to introduce their family. Indirectly, this lesson will help to

strengthen the bond between them and their families.

Presentation

We begin with reciting a poem entitled ‘My Sunshine” to the whole class. We emphasize

our reading at certain vocabulary in order to introduce them with the words. After

reciting the poem, we show the pictures of family to the pupils to make them understand

better.

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Practice

For this stage, we ask them to make a family tree using manila card with the technique

mix and match pictures and words. Each of the pupil have to draw his/her family tree.

Then, they have to come to the front and introduce their family members in full

sentences. They need to use correct grammar.

Production

Pupils will have to write down a short essay on their family for the teacher to check the

writing and grammar. Speaking skill is acquired when the pupils share their stories with

the whole class. By doing this, we can help the pupils to be comfortable with the

language.

Closure

Teacher helps the pupils to build their confident level. The main objective is to show the

important of good relationship with family.

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Lesson Plan Poem 2

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Story

Topic : Pets and Me

Focus Language Skill : Speaking

Integrated skills : Listening and Reading

Lesson objectives : 1.  Name the animals shown in the video correctly.

2. Recognize the sounds of animals and rhyme

them.

3. Be able to match the sound with the correct animal.

Set Induction

Teacher starts to play the song of ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ and asks students to sing

along. This induction will help to attract pupils’ attention when they are singing together.

Besides, it will create a fun learning environment for the pupils. Besides, teacher asks

how many of pupils have pet at their homes and name them to create a meaningful

learning where pupils can relate things that they know or they own with the lesson.

Presentation

Teacher recites a poem entitled ‘Pets and Me’ to the class. Then. Teacher assists them

to recognize the animals and the sounds that can be found in the poem. The pupils

need to list down all the name of animals and their sounds.

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Practice

The pupils is divided into five groups. Each group is provided with three pictures and

three name of animals. The pupils have to match the picture of animal with their name.

Then, they need to produce the sounds of the animals with expression. By doing this,

pupils can feel the excitement of learning in different way (that is by animating).

Production

After the presentation, teacher provides the students with worksheet to brush up their

new vocabulary. Mark is recorded for further achievement updates.

Closure

Teacher ask pupils about the moral values that can be gained through this lesson.

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2.0 Short Story

PETS AND ME

At the back of Tok Wan’s house there is a farm with many kinds of animals. I love

to look at the green farm. While I am talking to Tok Wan, suddenly a cute brown cat

comes to me. It is jumping here and there cheerfully. His eyes are blue in colour and the

fur is brown. When Tok Wan calls him, he comes quickly. I try to catch him. Tok Wan

tells me that his name is Tommy.

Tok Wan says that he has a surprise for me. We walk to the back of the house

where Tok Wan owns a big farm. There are a lot of cows in the pen. My eyes stuck at

this one cute cub. It has black and white spots on his body. When I come near to him,

he moo at me. I laugh happily. I give him a name called Bobby.

I goes to Uncle Samy’s house. He has a bird. I tell Uncle Samy that I want to

name the bird before he releases it. I call it Molly. Then, Uncle Samy let Molly fly freely

in the sky.

Tok Wanmsays that human being must respect and love animals because we

are living in the same world together. I nods and promise to Tok Wan that I will never

hurt animals. I will love them as I love myself and my family.

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MY FIRST LOVE

My class is 1 Bestari. I sit beside Mary. The bell rings and wavy hair teacher

comes in. She introduces herself as Miss Suzy. She is our class teacher. I like her

because she loves to smile. She teaches us English. Then, we introduce ourselves to

her. I tell my name, my ambition and my hobby.

My first lesson starts. Miss Suzy turns on the radio and we sing the ABC

together. I ask Miss Suzy to replay the song because I love it. I explore new vocabulary

today. After that, the second bell rings and I go for a recess.

Mr Richard is our Mathematics’ teacher. He teaches us to count. I count using

the sticks that he had given to us. The number becomes bigger and bigger. After an

hour, the class ends. Mr Richard left us with homework.

At home, I feel excited to tell my mom and dad about lesson. I sing the ABC

song. Mom smiles happily and gives a hug. Mom advices me to complete my homework

and not to waste my time. My dad helps me with the numbers. I love to go to school and

I love my teachers. Thank you, teachers!

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MY SUNSHINE

Today is my parents’ wedding anniversary. After breakfast, I tell my mom that I

will help her to clean the house since today is a good day for her. I love the way she

treats me. She’s the one who starts to teach me ABC and 123. She is very patient to

take care of me even though I am very naughty. She keeps advising me to be a good

girl.

Daddy, my hero! He’s the one who always support me. He is my idol. I want to be

like him . He has his own firm. A good lawyer and I respect him. He looks fierce but I

know deep inside he is a friendly man. For him, family is everything. Every year, we will

go for a vacation. My dad always bought me toys and story books as my hobby is

reading. He also help me with my homework when he has his free time.

Both are my sunshine. This poem is dedicate to them my dearest parents.

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2.1 Two Teaching-Learning Strategies For A Short Story & Justifications

Lesson Plan Short Story 1

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Story

Topic : Pets and Me

Focus Language Skill : Reading

Integrated skills : Listening and Speaking

Lesson objectives : 1. Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2. Read and understand the meaning of word correctly.

3. Retell stories read before.

Set Induction

Teacher brings the pupils to the library. The pupils are divided into 5 groups. Each

group is provided with a story book. The pupils need to read the story within their group

members. Each pupil will have their chance to read the story to their group members.

This induction will give a rough draft about today’s lesson that they are going to learn

about short story. This induction is needed in order to provide a contextualized learning

where they start to read and imagine the story in the story book.

Presentation

We begin our lesson with reading a Picture Book entitled ‘Pets and Me’ to the pupils.

We show the pictures in the book to them to make the story clearer. In our reading, we

include an expressive intonation at certain words to attract their attention. By doing this,

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we are guiding them to feel the rhythm of English and to create an interesting learning

environment instead of reading in a dull way. Also, we move around the class and

animate the animals in the book. It will help them to increase their understanding and

interest. The book contains large pictures and colourful words that can grasp the pupils’

attention as well as support for language understanding. The story is contextual

because the characters (animals) are familiar with the pupils’ life.

Practice

For practice, group work still seems to be a good way of teaching. So, in their group, we

provided them with the pictures of animal and a plain book. They need to produce a

simple scrapbook. We deliver my instruction by asking them to prepare the pictures of

five different animals. After that, they have to name the animals with their sounds. Each

of the page should have a picture of an animal and two sentences relating to its

characteristics. They will have to publish the scrap book in front of the class. Finally,

their scrap books are displayed at the library.

Production

For production, teacher will judge the best scrap book and rewards them. This way will

help the pupils to perform better in the future.

Closure

Teacher shows the video of ‘Barney and Friends’ to the pupils.

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Lesson Plan Short Story 2

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Knowledge

Topic : My First Love

Focus Language Skill : Speaking

Integrated skills : Reading and Listening

Lesson objectives : 1. Encourage and increase the usage of English among

pupils.

2. It builds confidence in students to speak, render,

memorise and expressing English.

3. Increase vocabulary building by becoming familiar with

a text through speaking it, pupils will increase their

mastery of phrases and expressions which they can

draw upon writing.

Set Induction

Teacher brings set scrabble to the class. Firstly, teacher explains to the pupils on how

to play scrabble. By playing scrabble, it will help to enhance their vocabulary level. Also,

this induction is relating to today’s lesson that is choral speaking. Before they start the

choral speaking, they need to increase their vocabulary level.

Presentation

We start with briefing them on choral speaking. I prepare a text on choral speaking

entitled ‘My First Love’ and deliver it to them (Appendix 1). We animate the right way of

choral speaking by showing them the actions and expressions related to the text of the

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choral speaking. This activity will help the pupils to experience the used of vocal, facial

expression and gesture to convey situations character and emotions. By becoming

familiar with a text, pupils will develop their comprehension skills and emotional

engagement with writing. They will enjoy short story and word play.

Practice

Firstly, the pupils study the text of choral speaking. Then, they will have to perform their

choral speaking presentation in the class. They have to perform it in a good way that is

by showing gestures and expression correctly. By doing this activity, the pupils will

understand that language especially English can be learnt in many ways like choral

speaking and etc.

Production

Whole reading of the text is done in groups for teacher to check on pronunciation,

intonation, expression, enunciation etc.

Closure

Teacher encourages pupils to boost up their English proficiency level.

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3.0 Play

PETS AND ME

ME : Eh , what a cute cat ? Oh, how I miss my little Tom.

ME : I want to name it Tommy to replace my Tom.

TOK WAN : Before I forget, I have something to surprise you. Come with me.

ME : Wow , there’s a cub there. It is very cute ! He’s moo-ing at me ! Can I name it

Bobby? (Excited)

TOK WAN : Yes you may, Siti. (Smiling)

At Uncle Samy’s house.

ME : Hello Uncle Samy!

SAMY : Hello Siti J Look what I have here.

ME : A green bird! Where did you get it?

SAMY : I found this bird and it was injured. So, I treated it and today I am going to let it

free.

ME : Oh, what a pity bird! I want to call it Molly. Hello Molly, today you can fly freely in

the sky! (Waving to the bird).

(The bird flies in the sky freely).

TOK WAN : This is my advice for you. Do not hurt animals because they are also living

things like us. You must love the animals as you love yourself. Remember my words.

SITI : Yes Tok Wan. I promise I will never hurt animals and I will take care of them.

Thank you Tok Wan.

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Lesson Plan Play 1

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Story

Topic : Animals

Focus Language Skill : Speaking

Integrated skills : Reading and Listening

Lesson objectives : 1. It help to develop motivation and improves

communication.

2. Talk about the people, places, and moral values of the

stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.

Set Induction

Teacher shows a clip on animals as induction for the lesson. It will help the pupils to

explore new knowledge on animals as well as creating an imagery lesson for their

development. The animals should be contextualized so that the pupils will be able to

understand better.

Presentation

Teacher introduces the puppets and their characters to the pupils. Teacher explains on

how to carry out a simple puppet show. Also, teacher demonstrates a puppet show to

the pupils.

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Practice

Pupils have to carry out a short role play using puppet given in front of the class (Scripts

in Appendix 2). The puppet show is based on the play entitled ‘Pets and Me’. Based on

the theme, it help pupils to understand that we must respect other living things like

animals and to love them as they love themselves.

Production

Teacher checks on pupils’ proficiency. Besides, teacher observes the way pupils

expressed their feelings while doing puppet show and enhance their talents.

Closure

Teacher asks moral values of the play.

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Lesson Plan Play 2

Monologuing

Subject : English

Year : Year 3

Level : Average

Theme : World of Story

Topic : Animals

Focus Language Skill : Speaking

Integrated skills : Reading and Listening

Lesson objectives : 1. To teach the natural rhythm, stress and intonation of

English.

2. Create a fun way to practise stress and rhythm in the

classroom.

3. To help pupils sound more natural when they speak

English.

Set Induction

Teacher shows a video on jazz chant on animals. This induction will attract the pupils’

attention in class by listening to the rhythm of words in English.

Presentation

Teacher gives each pupils a copy of the recording script and play the recording again as

they listen and read at the same time (Refer to appendix 3). Then, teacher put pupils

into pairs and have them put a small circle above each word that is stressed. Check

their answers, then play the recording again as they listen and check.

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Practice

While singing the jazz chant, it can be accompanied by actions to represent each

animal. For example, both hands flying for bird and etc.

Production

Teacher observes the pupils confident level after performing the jazz chant.

Closure

Teacher asks the moral values.

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REFERENCES

Books

Curriculum Development Division. Year 1 A Teacher’s Guidebook. Putrajaya: Ministry of

Education, Malaysia.

Lim Peck Choo, Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Azman Azlina Azmar, Teoh Chee Yeong (2001).

English Year 2 Sekolah Kebangsaan Textbook. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa

dan Pustaka.

Internet

Olivia John Luoton (2012). Yearly Lesson Plan English Language Year 3. Retrieved

from http://www.slideshare.net/OliviaJohn/yearly-lesson-plan-english-language-

year-3.

Chua Pei Pei (2012). RPH Year 3 Listening. Retrieved from http://top-

upenglish.blogspot.com/2011/12/daily-lesson-plan-subject-english-class.

Amirul Hakimi Bin Abdul Wahab (2011). English Lesson Plan Year 2 KSSR. Retrieved

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APPENDICES

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