LESSON PLAN ON SONGYear: 3 MahirFocus: Language Arts (Song)Date: 20 March 2013Time: 8.00 am -9.00 amNumber of Pupils: 34 PupilsTheme: World of KnowledgeTopic: Animals and Its SoundEducational Emphasis: Thinking skills and multiple intelligence Moral Value: Be kind to all types of animals.Teaching Resources: Animals masks (refer Old McDonald), radio, music, flash cards Previous Knowledge: The pupils have learnt about the animals in previous classContent Standards: 4.1By the end of the year 6 primary schooling, pupils will be able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems and songs, through performance.

4.3By the end of year 6 primary schooling, pupils will be able to plan, organise and produce creative works for enjoyment.Learning Standards: 4.1.1Able to enjoy action songs, jazz chants andpoems through non-verbal response. 4.1.2Able to sing action songs; recite jazz chantsand poems with correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation.4.3.1Able to produce simple creative works withguidance based on:a) jazz chantsb) poemsc) action songsd) storiesLesson Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the pupils will be able to:i) recite the song with correct pronunciation and rhythm.ii) Produce simple creative works using their own imagination.iii) Do the actions that relevant to the songs.Stage/ ActivitiesTeaching and learning StrategyNote/ResourceRationale

SET INDUCTION (5 MINUTES)Pupils name the animals that live on a farm.Teacher will ask about the animals sound that the pupils know.Pupil-centeredPupils need to use their previous knowledge to answer the question.

Video of animals and their sounds.To give a clear view to the pupils about the animals and their sounds and which of the animals live in farm.

PLANNING (15 MINUTES)Teacher will sing the song first without music.Next, the pupils will follow the teacher sing the song.After that, pupils will sing together with teacher with music.Pupil-centeredSing the song without music.Sing the song with music.Sing the song at certain parts only according to the masks that they have.WorksheetThe lyrics of the song.Audio of the song.To give clear view about the song and the rhythm.To give opportunity to pupils to sing aloud.To help the students to be more alert with the instruction and the rhythm of the song.

ORGANISING (15 MINUTES)Teacher distributes pictures of animals heads to pupils.Each pupil has to decorate the printed animals heads by using crayons, markers and so on.Then, pupils will cut the mask out and punch holes on both sides of the masks with teachers guide.Pupils will tie a piece of string through each hole.Teacher asks pupils to produce the sound of an animal that they got. e.g.: The one who gets the cows mask will sing the cow part.Teacher reminds pupils to do actions as they sing.Pupil-centeredDecorate the masks using their own imagination.Cut out the masks and punch holes.Tie a piece of string.Create creative actions based on the song.Pictures of animals heads.Scissors.Crayons, markers.A perforator.String.To give an opportunity to pupils to use their own imagination in decorating the masks.Activate pupils gross motor skills.To enhance the cooperative skills within the pupils.

PRODUCTION (15 MINUTES)The group will sing the song with music.Pupils sing the song with appropriate actions.Teacher asks the pupils to name the best group and give reward to the group.Pupil-centered.Pupils sing without teachers guidance.Pupils will be in group and sing together their parts.PrizesTo test pupils ability in reciting the correct rhymes and lyrics.Give rewards as a token of appreciation to pupils.To make the lesson be more interesting and fun.

CLOSURE (5 MINUTES)Teacher asks again pupils what they have learnt.Pupils have to make a sound of the animal that teacher names.Teacher highlights the moral value from the song.Teacher-centeredTeacher dominates the class by asking questions to the pupils.To test the pupils understanding on that topic.To make sure that pupils adapt the moral value in that song.

Appendix

References1. Lim, E. S., Lee, P. L., & Khor, H. M. (2013). English Year Three Sekolah Kebangsaan (1st ed). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.2. McDonough, J. & Shaw, C. (2003). Materials and methods in ELT: A teachers guide. (2nd ed.). Oxford: Blackwell. 3. Reid, G. & Green, S. (2009). Effective Learning. New York: Continuum International

Reflection Amnahmalihah Bt MarzukiFor to assignment, we have to write one detailed lesson plan for English subject for a mixed ability class. While deciding to choose which year that we are going to do, we had chosen Year 3 since we already had the textbook. Next, since there was no specific topic for this assignment, it took few days to select which topic that we are going to use. While deciding the topic and activity, we tried to think if we were the pupils, what kind of topic and activity that we would like to do in class. We were wondering if my lesson could be too dull or over. Therefore we went to the library to look out for few tips on effective learning. Fortunately, we found a suitable book that gave us an idea to prepare a lesson plan.Next, we discussed a suitable activity for Year 3 pupils. During the discussion, each of us gave several ideas for the activities such as telling stories, sing and dancing. Besides, we also planned to do some outdoor activities likes treasure hunt or explore things outside from the classroom. However, outdoor activities might need more time as well as full cooperation from the pupils for the whole period. In the end, we chose to do indoor activities which are singing and watching video as it is interesting. Moreover it is convenient for teachers to conduct activities with the pupils.In this lesson plan, we had decided to do an activity that involved interpersonal skills where the pupils interacted and communicate with peers. Meanwhile, we also wanted to emphasis on kinaesthetic intelligence so that pupils could express themselves through movement (Reid & Green, 2009). We believed that throughout the activity, pupils would probably remember information easily thru hands-on experience. Apart from that, in my opinion, we tried to encourage pupils to speak out their opinion during question and answer session. However, we probably should throw some questions to certain pupils that seemed less focus or quiet in class participation. Therefore, in the next lesson plan, I should be sensitive about my pupils so that I knew which pupils that I should try to take out from their comfort zone and let their voice out.As I revised again my lesson plan, I noticed that I might not manage the required time during the real lesson take place. In a short time, pupils might not be able to decorate the mask and express their feeling well. Thus, in the next lesson, I must be careful with the time management as it is vital to be on the track.Apart from that, I think we should include more animals to widen their knowledge. All in all, I could say that I have learnt a lot thru this assignment likes, how to choose suitable activities, how to deliver effective instruction as well as the importance of cooperation in teamwork. In the future, if I were given the same chance to prepare activities for pupils, I will definitely use this experience as my reference and try to make it better than this.