Document Standard KSSR ENGLISH Yr 1 2011

Content Standard	Learning Standards Yr 1	Word Lists
1.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to pronounce words and speak confidently with the correct stress, rhythm and intonations.	1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to stimulus given with guidance: Environmental sounds Instrumental sounds Body percussion Rhythm and rhyme Alliteration Voice sounds Oral blending and segmenting
	1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple stories.
	1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and recite rhymes or sing songs with guidance.
	1.1.4 Able to talk about the stimulus with guidance.
1.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to listen and respond appropriately in formal and informal situations for a variety of purposes.	1.2.1 Able to participate in daily conversations : a) exchange greetings b) introduce oneself c) make polite requests d) thank someone e) express a simple apology
	1.2.2 Able to listen to and follow : a) simple instructions in the classroom. b) simple directions to places in the school.
1.3 By the end of 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to understand and respond to oral texts in a variety of contexts.	1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate understanding of oral texts by : a) giving Yes / No replies. b) answering simple Wh-Questions.

Content and Learning Standards Reading

CONTENT STANDARD	LEARNING STANDARDS	WORD LIST
2.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to apply knowledge of sounds of letters to recognise words in linear and non-linear texts.	2.1.1 Able to identify and distinguish the shapes of the letters in the alphabet. 2.1.2 Able to recognise and articulate initial, medial and the final sounds in single syllable words within given context: (a) /s/ /æ/ /t/ /p/ (s) (a) (t) (p) (b) /ɪ/ /n/ /m/ /d/ (i) (n) (m) (d) (c) /g/ /ɒ/ /k/ /k/ (g) (o) (c) (k) (d) /k/ /e/ /ʌ/ /r/ (ck) (e) (u) (r) (e) /h/ /b/ /f/ /l/ /s/ (h) (b) (f,ff) (l,ll) (ss) (f) /dʒ/ /v/ /w/ /ks/ /gz/ (j) (v) (w) (x) (x) (g) /j/ /z/ /kw/ (y) (zz) (qu) (h) /tʃ/ /ʃ/ /θ/ /ð/ /ŋ/ (ch) (sh) (th) (th) (ng)
2.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to apply knowledge of sounds of letters to recognise words in linear and non-linear texts.	2.1.3 Able to blend two to four phonemes into recognizable words and read them aloud.   2.1.4 Able to segment words into phonemes to spell.
2.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to demonstrate understanding of a variety of linear and non-linear texts in the form of print and non-print materials using a range of strategies to construct meaning.	2.2.1 Able to read and apply word recognition and word attack skills by matching words with: a) graphics b) spoken words 2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases in linear and non-linear texts. 2.2.3 Able to read and understand sentences (3-5 words) in linear and non-linear texts with guidance. 2.2.4 Able to read a paragraph of 3-5 simple sentences. 2.2.5 Able to apply basic dictionary skills using picture dictionaries.
2.3 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to read independently for information and enjoyment.	2.3.1 Able to read simple texts with guidance: a) fiction b) non fiction
Content and Learning Standards	Writing
CONTENT STANDARD	LEARNING STANDARD
3.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to form letters and words in neat legible print including cursive writing.	3.1.1 Able to demonstrate fine motor control of hands and fingers by: a) handling objects and manipulating them. b) moving hands and fingers using writing apparatus c) using correct posture and pen hold grip d) scribbling in clockwise movement e) scribbling in anti-clockwise movement f) drawing simple strokes up and down g) drawing lines from left to right h) drawing patterns
	3.1.2 Able to copy and write in neat legible print: a) small (lowercase) letters b) capital (uppercase) letters c) numerals d) words e) phrases f) simple sentences
3.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to write using appropriate language, form and style for a range of purposes	3.2.1. Able to complete with guidance: a) forms with personal details b) lists
	3.2.2 Able to write 3-5 word sentences with guidance.
	3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly: a) capital letters b) full stop c) question mark
	3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words and seen words.
3.3 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to write and present ideas through a variety of media using appropriate language, dorm and style.	3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance: a) greeting cards b) lists

 

 

Content and Learning Standards Language Arts

CONTENT STANDARDS	LEARNING STANDARDS
4.1 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling, pupils will be able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and songs, through performance.	4.1.1 Able to enjoy nursery rhymes, jazz chants and action songs through non-verbal response.
	4.1.2 Able to recite nursery rhymes , jazz chants and sing action songs with correct pronunciation and rhythm.
4.2 By the end of the 6-year primary schooling pupils will be able to express personal response to literary texts.	4.2.1 Able to demonstrate skills in handling books appropriately.
	4.2.2 Able to respond to: a. book covers b. pictures in books with guidance.