NADI CLASSES (topics to be covered)

This is my course outline for my NADI Classes this year so to all Form Five students, you can download all my notes here if you missed any of my classes. For those who are not involved in the NADI programme, you are more than welcome to have a piece of the pie, too! hehehehe... :) 

NAME         :

CLASS         :

KELAS NADI

BAHASA INGGERIS

TINGKATAN 5

LITERATURE MODULE

NO.	TOPIC	DATE
1	Elements of a Poem
	a) Nature Synopsis Theme Setting Point of View Language and Style Tone and Mood Poetic Devices
	b) Are You Still Playing Your Flute Synopsis Theme Setting Point of View Language and Style Tone and Mood Poetic Devices
	c) In The Midst Of Hardship Synopsis Theme Setting Point of View Language and Style Tone and Mood Poetic Devices
	d) He Had Such Quiet Eyes Synopsis Theme Setting Point of View Language and Style Tone and Mood Poetic Devices
2	Elements of a Novel- Step By Wicked Steps
	a) Introduction     - Synopsis / Chapter and Plot discussion
	b) Characters and characterization
	c) Theme / Setting / Moral Values
3	Elements of a Drama – Gulp and Gasp
	a) Introduction     - Synopsis / Scene-by-scene and Plot discussion
	b) Characters and characterization
	c) Theme / Setting / Moral Values
4	Elements of a Short Story
	QWERTYUIOP a) Introduction     - Synopsis / Plot discussion
	b) Characters and characterization
	c) Theme / Setting / Moral Values
	The Fruitcake Special a) Introduction     - Synopsis / plot discussion
	b) Characters and characterization
	c) Theme / Setting / Moral Values

WRITING MODULE

Continuous Writing

NO.	TOPIC	DATE
1	Writing as a Process Writing the Introduction Writing the Conclusion How to plan and write a good essay What a student needs to know – the outline Proper time management Pre-writing skills – free writing, brainstorming and mind-mapping
2	Continuous Writing Guidelines Section Outline Marking Scheme
3	Narrative Compositions Guidelines Sample Essay
4	Descriptive Compositions Guidelines Sample Essay
5	Argumentative Compositions Guidelines Sample Essay
6	Factual Compositions Guidelines Sample Essay
7	Reflective Writing Guidelines Sample Essay
8	Open Essays Guidelines Sample Essay

BEAUTIFUL ~Christina Aguilera~

Hi, kids! When I was in school, one of the most effective ways for me to learn new words is by listening to songs. This is one of my favourite song a few years ago because the melody is very soothing and the lyrics are very meaningful, too! While you are listening, why don't you try to find the meaning to the words that I have underlined for you....

BEAUTIFUL

Christina Aguilera

Every day is so wonderful 

And suddenly, it's hard to breathe

Now and then, I get insecure 

From all the pain, I'm so ashamed 

I am beautiful no matter what they say 

Words can't bring me down 

I am beautiful in every single way 

Yes, words can't bring me down 

So don't you bring me down today 

To all your friends, you're delirious 

So consumed in all your doom 

Trying hard to fill the emptiness 

The piece is gone left the puzzle undone 

That's the way it is 

You are beautiful no matter what they say 

Words can't bring you down 

You are beautiful in every single way 

Yes, words can't bring you down 

Don't you bring me down today... 

No matter what we do 

(no matter what we do) 

No matter what they say 

(no matter what they say) 

When the sun is shining through 

Then the clouds won't stay 

And everywhere we go 

(everywhere we go) 

The sun won't always shine 

(sun won't always shine) 

But tomorrow will find a way 

All the other times 

'cause we are beautiful no matter what they say 

Yes, words won't bring us down, oh no 

We are beautiful in every single way 

Yes, words can't bring us down 

Don't you bring me down today 

Don't you bring me down today 

Don't you bring me down today

 

p/s: Can someone tell me the hidden message in this song? You can give your own opinion and interpretation of the song in the comment box! ;)

BASIC SENTENCE PATTERN (part 4) Subject-Verb-Complement (SVC)

d)      Subject-Verb-Complement (SVC)

The verb to be/do/have (am, is, are, was, were, has, have, had, do, does, did) does not require an object but it needs other words to complete the sentence. These other words are called COMPLEMENTS. Study the examples below. Notice that the action verbs are not used in these examples.

SUBJECT	VERB	COMPLEMENT
Ali and Ahmad	are	clever boys.
The books	were	on the desk.
Emily	has	a guitar.
They	did	their work.
I	am	a teacher.

 

EXERCISE G

Underline the complements in these sentences.

1. Mrs. Jones was angry.
2. That man is my dentist.
3. She has a car.
4. The bracelets are beautiful and expensive.
5. They had three houses.
6. Rita’s mother does her work well.
7. That salesgirl is my cousin.
8. My cat is very cute.

EXERCISE H

Make these sentences complete by adding suitable complements.

1. The maid is ________________________________________.
2. We were __________________________________________.
3. The officer was _____________________________________.
4. I am _____________________________________________.
5. My grandfather has __________________________________.
6. Mr. and Mrs. Tan had _________________________________.
7. Our parents have ____________________________________.
8. Those hawkers are ___________________________________.
9. It was ____________________________________________.
10. My two brothers do ___________________________________.

BASIC SENTENCE PATTERN (part 3) Subject-Verb-Expansion (SVE)

c)      Subject-Verb-Expansion (SVE)

Expansion means making complete sentences longer. You can expend a complete sentence by adding more words. Use WH-Questions to help expand the sentences. Look at these examples:

1.        The car stopped. (This is a complete sentence)

The car stopped suddenly. (How)

The car stopped in front of the house. (Where)

The car stopped yesterday. (When)

The car stopped for five minutes. (For how long)

EXERCISE E

Underline the expansions in these sentences.

1. A child cried in the night. (When)
2. That cat ran into the house. (Where)
3. The clown joked for an hour. (For how long)
4. All people clapped loudly. (How)
5. The telephone rang for a long time. (For how long)
6. They arrived at six o’clock. (When)
7. The terrorists hid in the jungle. (Where)
8. The children played happily. (How)
9. We stood on the beach. (Where)
10. The examination started on Monday.  (When)

EXERCISE F

Expand these sentences by adding a suitable expansion.

1. My grandfather danced ______________________ . (How)
2. Our teacher stood __________________________. (Where)
3. Nordin swims ______________________________. (When)
4. The couple quarrelled ________________________. (For how long)
5. The boys fought ____________________________. (Where)
6. Mr. Lim slept _______________________________. (How)
7. The tree fell _______________________________. (When)
8. The speaker spoke_________________________________. (How) (For how long)
9. The boys played football ____________________________. (Where) (When)
10. Kim Seng walked _________________________________________________. (How) (For how long) (Where) (When)

BASIC SENTENCE PATTERN (part 2) Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)

b)      Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)

We saw that a complete sentence has two basic parts:

1.        subject             (S)

2.       verb                 (V)

Sometimes, a sentence has these two parts but it looks incomplete. Look at the following sentences:

1.        The policemen caught …..

2.       All students carried …..

3.       His sister sold …..

Now, see how these incomplete sentences can be complete. To do this, you must add an object. Look at the following sentences:

1.        The policemen caught the robbers.

2.       All students carried their chairs.

3.       His sister sold nasi lemak.

Notice that the object usually comes after the verb. The object is a noun or a word used in place of a noun.

EXERCISE C

Underline the objects in the following sentences.

1. The babies drank milk.
2. Everyone watches the game.
3. My mother cooked rice.
4. He caught a rabbit.
5. Mr. Johnson wrote a letter.
6. We cut the grass.
7. The flood destroyed the houses.
8. I studied languages.
9. Ali’s sister washed the clothes.
10. Puan Tina bought vegetables, meat and fish.

EXERCISE D

Complete the following sentences with suitable objects. Use only nouns. Use ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ where necessary.

SUBJECT	VERB	OBJECT
1. The pupils	asked
2. She	ate
3. Muthu	broke
4. We	finished
5. The postman	delivered
6. They	clean
7. You	take
8. The lecturer	taught
9. That woman	found
10. I	sing