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Introduction

The English Year 5 SK textbook is written to fulfil the Learning Standards in the Standard
Document for Primary School English Language Curriculum (KSSR) for Year 5. These
Learning Standards written in the Standard Document should be learnt and achieved
by Year 5 pupils.
The textbook is designed to equip pupils with the basic language skills and
knowledge that would enable them to communicate and use the language effectively
in various contexts. A modular approach is used to provide pupils with the opportunity
to focus on and develop specific language skills. These skills are Listening and Speaking,
Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Language Arts.
There are 15 units in this textbook presented under three themes namely the World
of Self, Family and Friends, the World of Stories, and the World of Knowledge. Each
unit provides situations which pupils can relate to in order to make language learning
fun and meaningful. This textbook also incorporates 12 educational emphases, higher
order thinking skills, and moral values.
Teachers should use and adapt the material to accommodate to pupils’ different
levels and needs. The purpose of this book is to guide teachers to deliver their lessons
effectively. It is hoped that pupils will be able to use the English language confidently,
appropriately, and correctly in and beyond the classroom.

Listening and Speaking

The listening and speaking component aims to develop pupils’ abilities to listen and
respond to different stimuli. It also aims to develop pupils’ abilities to listen to oral
texts and speak confidently both in and outside the classroom. The activities are
to be conducted by the teacher as pairwork or group work where pupils are given
opportunities to practise the language and interact with one another. Take note that
the listening and speaking activity is to be conducted by the teacher or as a pairwork
activity to enable the pupils to practise the language orally.
The Listening and Speaking activities are presented with these icons:

Let’s listen and say. Let’s talk. Let’s listen and do.

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