Teaching Suggestions for Little Castle Series English Textbook 2 & Activity Book 2

Topic Unit 1 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Suggested Activities

Content BI 1.3 Listen to, understand and respond in Textbook 2 (p.2):
Standards a variety of contexts 1. Divide the board into two sections: indoor and outdoor
BI 2.1 Illustrate the correct manner in sports. Teacher prepares pictures of indoor and
handling books outdoor sports. Give a picture to each pupil. Then, the
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a pupils are required to stick the pictures on the board
variety of texts in the form of print and non- accordingly.
print materials 2. Organise a football game in an empty classroom and
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading in the field. After that, conduct a question and answer
independently for information and (Q & A) session with them. Ask them their preference
enjoyment place to play football and give reasons. Then, teacher
Learning BI 1.3.4 Talk about familiar activities and draws conclusion that football is an outdoor sport and
Standards experiences explains to them. Then, conduct an indoor sport like
BI 2.1.3 Read books in the correct manner: badminton in two different places. After that, repeat the
(ii) top to bottom Q & A session.
BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the
surroundings Activity Book 2 (p.2):
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Answer:
books - Pupils trace the words in the book and match
accordingly.
Performance BI 2 Respond to conversations
Standards appropriately
BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence
Strand

Topic Unit 1 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.1 Illustrate the correct manner in Textbook 2 (p.3):
Standards handling books 1. Introduce other sports to the pupils by showing different
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a pictures. Discuss with the pupils the equipment needed
variety of texts in the form of print and non- for that particular sport.
print materials 2. Explain all the equipment used for various sports by
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading using the textbook as a guide. Then, show the equipment
independently for information and to the pupils and let them touch the equipment. Get
enjoyment them to tell the uses of the equipment and guide them
on how to use the equipment.
3. HOTS: To prevent ourselves from getting any injuries.
Learning BI 2.1.3 Read books in the correct manner: / To protect ourselves./ To move our body comfortably
Standards (i) left to right and freely. (Any suitable answer)
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words Activity Book 2 (p.3):
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Answer:
books

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strand

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Topic Unit 1 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.4):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show various pictures of
print materials places. Get the pupils to tell which place is suitable for
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading playing sports. Discuss with the pupils the reason they
independently for information and need to play sports at the proper place.
enjoyment 2. Plan and make a weekly timetable for the pupils to
play games. Bring the pupils to the appropriate place
to play, e.g. play badminton at a hall, play football at a
field, etc.

Activity Book 2 (p.4):

Answer:
Learning BI 2.3.1 Recognise and read logos and
Standards signs
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard

Integrated KD 3.2.3 Show ability to participate in

Strands ongoing games (play entry)
FK 2.2.2 Perform a combination of
locomotive movements

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 Topic Unit 1 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Suggested Activities
Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.5):
Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Divide the pupils into smaller groups. Give each group
print materials a piece of cardboard with the drawings of smiley face
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading and sad face. Provide pictures of the outcome of doing
independently for information and such sports and not doing such sports. The pupils
enjoyment are required to stick those pictures on the cardboard.
Later, they present it and teacher hangs the pieces of
cardboard on the wall.
2. Introduce the words in the textbook to the pupils. Then,
teacher says the words and pupils do the actions.
Learning BI 2.3.1 Recognise and read logos and 3. Prepare flash cards of action words. Show a video of
Standards signs a song related to verbs (action words). Practise with
BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the the pupils to sing the song together with actions by
surroundings following the words related to the flash cards prepared
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in by the teacher. Refer to the link for the video: https://
books www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHLLclRQ10o.

Activity Book 2 (p.5):

Answer:
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Standard

- Pupils trace the sentences in the book.

Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in

Strands completing a task
KE 1.3.1 Perform movement based on lyrics

Topic Unit 1 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.6):
Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘a’ to ‘d’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the
2. Teacher introduces the letters ‘a’ to ‘d’ together with
Standards alphabet
examples to the pupils. Then, teacher gets the pupils
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and
to share other examples which they know.
pen hold grip
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters
Activity Book 2 (p.6):
Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words Answer:
Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases - Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strand

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Topic Unit 2 - Tasty Food Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.7 & p.8):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Explain to the pupils the healthy and unhealthy food.
print materials Then, teacher shows flash cards on food. If it is healthy
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading food, the pupils need to smile. If it is unhealthy food,
independently for information and the pupils need to show a sad face and shake their
enjoyment heads.
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of 2. Pupils collect pictures of various food items from the
writing supermarket leaflets/ brochures. Then, they cut out
the pictures. Provide each pupil with a piece of A4
paper. Draw two columns on the paper and name them
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the ‘Healthy Food’ and ‘Unhealthy Food’. Pupils need to
Standards surroundings paste the pictures that they have collected in the correct
BI 2.3.4 Read simple phrases columns.
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences 3. I Can Do!:
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books
BI 3.1.3 Engage in hand-eye coordination
through scribbling, drawing lines and
patterns Activity Book 2 (p.7 & p.8):
Answer (p.7):
- Pupils trace the words in the book.
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Answer (p.8):
Standard
1. jelly 2. cake 3. crisps
4. ice cream 5. hamburger 6. chocolate
Integrated FK 6.1.3 State healthy and unhealthy food
Strand

Topic Unit 2 - Tasty Food Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.9):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Show the pictures in the textbook to the pupils. Explain
print materials to the pupils the right portions of food that need to be
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading consumed. Then, ask the pupils why they need to take
independently for information and the right portion of food.
enjoyment 2. Introduce the food pyramid to the pupils. Then, teacher
draws a triangle on the board. Teacher needs to
prepare pictures of food as well. Each pupil is asked
Learning BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high to choose one picture and stick it in the proper column
Standards frequency/ sight words in the triangle. Discuss more information on the food
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in pyramid with the pupils.
books 3. HOTS: You will fall sick easily./ You will become obese
BI 2.4.3 Read and respond to texts read or overweight. (Any suitable answer)

Activity Book 2 (p.9):

Answer:
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences 1. eat more 2. eat less 3. moderately
Standard

Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in

Strands completing a task
FK 6.1.2 Talk about the importance of
healthy food

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 Topic Unit 2 - Tasty Food Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.10):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Teacher holds a soft toy.
print materials Then, teacher throws the soft toy to one of his/ her
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading pupils and asks what the pupil eats at mealtimes. Each
independently for information and pupil gets a chance to share his/ her eating habit with
enjoyment the class.
2. Teacher brings the ingredients to make sandwiches.
Divide the pupils into groups and assign a simple task
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the to each group. Teacher makes the sandwiches as their
Standards surroundings breakfast for that day.
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words Activity Book 2 (p.10):
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Answer:
books 1. breakfast
2. lunch
3. dinner

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard

Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in

Strands completing a task
KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Topic Unit 2 - Tasty Food Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.11):

Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘e’ to ‘h’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
2. Gather the pupils in a circle. Teacher plays a riddle with
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the the pupils relating to letters ‘e’ to ‘h’. For example, ‘I
Standards alphabet have a pair of big ears, a long trunk, a short tail and four
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and strong legs. Who am I?’ Then, the pupils need to solve
pen hold grip the riddle by mentioning the first letter of the object/
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters animal.

Activity Book 2 (p.11):

Answer:
Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words - Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.
Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases

Integrated KD 2.1.1 Show positive attitude:

Strands (iii) confident
KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

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Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.12):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show pictures of trees
print materials and plants to them. Discuss with them the differences
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading between trees and plants based on the pictures
independently for information and shown.
enjoyment 2. Divide the pupils into smaller groups. Teacher prepares
pictures of different types of trees and plants. Distribute
the pictures of trees and plants to each group randomly.
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the Then, each group needs to present to the class the
Standards surroundings name of the trees and plants they have received.
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words Activity Book 2 (p.12):
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Answer:
books - jackfruit tree
- durian tree
- banana plant

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard

Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in

Strands completing a task
KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.13):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Based on the textbook, introduce to the pupils the terms
print materials ‘imported fruit’ and ‘local fruit’. Then, divide the pupils
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading into groups. Distribute pictures of fruit (mix of imported
independently for information and and local fruits) to each group randomly. Then, pupils
enjoyment need to separate the fruit accordingly in an estimated
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of time.
writing 2. Show different types of fruit to the pupils. Get the pupils
to touch, smell and taste the fruit. Then, get them to talk
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the about it.
Standards surroundings 3. I Can Do!:
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books
BI 3.1.3 Engage in hand-eye coordination
through scribbling, drawing lines and
patterns

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard Activity Book 2 (p.13):
Answer:
Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence - Pupils trace the words and colour the correct pictures.
Strands SA 3.4.2 Compare parts of plants according
to the following characteristics:
(i) colour
(ii) size
(iii) shape

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 Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.14):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Bring along vegetable-shaped toys to the class.
print materials Distribute the toys among the pupils. Get the pupils
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading to tell the class the name of the vegetables they are
independently for information and holding.
enjoyment 2. Show a video of vegetables to the pupils. Refer to
the link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=1UcVvA2bk3c.
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the 3. HOTS: okra, celery, cauliflower, etc. (Any suitable
Standards surroundings answer)
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Activity Book 2 (p.14):
books Answer:
1. tomato
2. pumpkin
3. carrot
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences 4. okra
Standard

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strands SA 3.4.3 Observe and name common
vegetables and fruit

Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.15):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Use the textbook as a guide. Divide the pupils into
print materials groups and assign a task to each group. Monitor the
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading pupils to make a bowl of salad.
independently for information and 2. Provide pictures on steps to make salad. Divide the
enjoyment pupils into smaller groups. Give each group a complete
set of pictures on steps to make salad. Pupils are asked
to arrange the pictures correctly in an estimated time.
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the 3. Guide the pupils to read sentences on page 15 of
Standards surroundings Textbook 2. Then, pupils need to create a recipe of
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high salad with combination of any other fruit and vegetables.
frequency/ sight words Distribute a piece of paper to each pupil. Pupils need
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in to draw their creation of salad on that piece of paper.
books Pupils need to present and share the procedures of
making their own salad to the class.

Activity Book 2 (p.15):

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences Answer:
Standard - empty - Wash - cut
- Put - pour - Squeeze
Integrated PM 3.1.4 Accomplish tasks given in the - mix
Strands class
PM 12.1.3 Practise cooperation with friends
in completing tasks
KD 2.1.1 Show positive attitude:
(iv) helping each other

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Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.16):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Introduce the usage of ‘a’ and ‘an’. Teacher plays a
print materials game related to ‘a’ and ‘an’. Show the fruit-shaped and
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading vegetable-shaped toys one by one. If it is ‘a’, the pupils
independently for information and need to clap once. If it is ‘an’, the pupils need to stand
enjoyment up.
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of 2. Show a video related to ‘a’ and ‘an’ to the pupils. Refer
writing to the link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=B8MbH5Wwf5I.
3. I Can Do!:
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the
Standards surroundings
BI 2.3.4 Read simple phrases
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books
BI 3.1.3 Engage in hand-eye coordination
through scribbling, drawing lines and
patterns
Activity Book 2 (p.16):
Answer:
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Standard - a kiwi
- a papaya
- an apple
- an orange
- a rambutan
Integrated FK 1.1.3 Apply fine motor skills through
Strand activities which involve the use of tools

Topic Unit 3 - Colourful Fruit and Vegetables Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.17):

Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘i’ to ‘l’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the 2. Gather the pupils in a circle. Teacher plays a riddle with
Standards alphabet the pupils relating to letters ‘i’ to ‘l’. For example, ‘I live
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and in a kitchen. People use me to boil water. What am I?’
pen hold grip Then, the pupils need to solve the riddle by mentioning
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters the first letter of the object/ animal.
3. Create a short text for each letter from ‘i’ to ‘l’. Divide
the pupils into four groups. Teacher distributes different
Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words texts to each group. The pupils need to read at least
Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases two words from the text. Each group take turns to read
their text. Example of the text:
Lily looked at a lorry. A lamp is in the lorry. The lorry is
next to a lamb. The lamb is looking at a lady.
Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence
Strand Activity Book 2 (p.17):
Answer:
- Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.

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 Topic Unit 4 - Our Mother Nature Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.18 & p.19):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show them the picture in
print materials the textbook. Discuss some interesting information/
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading facts with the pupils.
independently for information and 2. Show a video to the pupils. Practise doing action while
enjoyment singing with the pupils. Teacher can replace the place to
make it interesting and pupils can get used to the name
of the place. Refer to the link for the video: https://www.
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the youtube.com/watch?v=soDVDEI32OU or/ and https://
Standards surroundings www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu6o23Pu0Do.
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words Activity Book 2 (p.18 & p.19):
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Answer (p.18):
books 1. mountain
2. waterfall
3. forest

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences Answer (p.19):

Standard - rain
- island
- wave
- sea
Integrated KE 1.1.3 Sing songs based on melody
Strands KE 1.3.1 Perform movements based on
song lyrics

Topic Unit 4 - Our Mother Nature Suggested Activities

Content BI 1.3 Listen to, understand and respond in Textbook 2 (p.20):

Standards a variety of contexts 1. Introduce daytime and nighttime to the pupils. Then,
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a distribute a piece of paper to each of them. Encourage
variety of texts in the form of print and non- the pupils to draw their own daytime and nighttime
print materials pictures.
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading 2. Go through the textbook on page 20. Then, distribute
independently for information and a piece of paper to each of the pupils. Pupils need
enjoyment to draw their own sun, clouds, moon and stars. After
that, they need to cut all the pictures according to their
shapes. Provide each pupil with two hangers. The first
Learning BI 1.3.4 Talk about familiar activities and hanger is the ‘daytime hanger’ and the second hanger
Standards experiences is the ‘nighttime hanger’. Tie the sun and clouds to the
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences first hanger and tie the moon and stars to the second
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in hanger.
books 3. HOTS:
Daytime: Exercise, play football, etc. (Any suitable
answer)
Performance BI 2 Respond to conversations Nighttime: Do revision, sleep, etc. (Any suitable
Standards appropriately answer)
BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Activity Book 2 (p.20):
Answer:
Integrated FK 1.1.3 Apply fine motor skills through
Strand activities which involve the use of tools

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Topic Unit 4 - Our Mother Nature Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.21):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show them the pictures
print materials of plants and animals in the textbook. Discuss with
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading the pupils any other plants and animals they know in a
independently for information and specific habitat (jungle, pond, sea, river, etc.).
enjoyment 2. Show a poster of a jungle with plants, trees and
animals. Ask pupils questions and they need to answer
in full sentence: ‘yes, it is’ or ‘no, it is not’.
Learning BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
Standards BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Activity Book 2 (p.21):
books Answer:

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strands FK 1.1.3 Apply motor control skills through
activities using tools
SA 3.3.5 Identify the habitat of animals
- No, it is not. - Yes, it is.

Topic Unit 4 - Our Mother Nature Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.22):

Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘m’ to ‘p’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
2. Gather the pupils in a circle. Teacher plays a riddle with
the pupils relating to letters ‘m’ to ‘p’. For example, ‘I
am a kind of bird. I make a hooting sound. What am I?’
Then, the pupils need to solve the riddle by mentioning
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the
the first letter of the object/ animal.
Standards alphabet
3. Distribute a drawing with the hidden letters ‘m’ to ‘p’.
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and
Pupils need to find and circle the hidden letters.
pen hold grip
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters
Activity Book 2 (p.22):
Answer:
- Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.

Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words

Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strand

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 Topic Unit 5 - Let’s Do Some Gardening! Suggested Activities
Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.23):
Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show a poster of a plant.
print materials Discuss other parts of the plant with the pupils.
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading 2. Bring the pupils to the garden. Ask them to identify
independently for information and parts of a plant – flower, leaf, fruit, stem and roots.
enjoyment Then, tell the pupils to collect flowers, leaves, roots
and seeds. Teacher keeps these parts of the plant for
Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the a week until they are dry. Then, give each pupil a piece
Standards surroundings of art block. Pupils need to draw the stem and the twigs
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in on the art block. Then, paste the dried leaves, flowers,
books roots and seeds on the stem and twigs to form a picture
of a plant.
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Standard Activity Book 2 (p.23):
Answer:
- flower
Integrated KD 2.1.1 Show positive attitude: - seed
Strands (iv) helping each other - stem
KD 2.3.3 Interact with confidence - leaf
SA 3.4.1 Identify parts of a plant: - roots
(i) leaf
(iii) roots
(iv) flower
(v) fruit

Topic Unit 5 - Let’s Do Some Gardening! Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.24 & p.25):
Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Bring along self-made flash cards about plants, fruit
print materials and flowers. Pupils take turns to draw lots and tell the
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading class whether the flash card they choose is a flower or
independently for information and fruit.
enjoyment 2. Plan a field trip to a botanical garden. During the visit,
get the pupils to name the trees in that garden. Provide
other interesting information to them.

Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the Activity Book 2 (p.24 & p.25):
Standards surroundings Answer (p.24):
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
b a n a n a x c
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books t o r c h i d o
g k j m k r m c
w c q f v o h o
i l o n q s j n
Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences q u i n c e z u
Standard
u o a l s p d t

Integrated KD 2.1.1 Show positive attitude:

Strands (iii) confident Answer (p.25):
KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence
SA 3.4.3 Observe and name common
vegetables and fruit

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Topic Unit 5 - Let’s Do Some Gardening! Suggested Activities

Content BI 1.3 Listen to, understand and respond in Textbook 2 (p.26):

Standards a variety of contexts 1. Gather the pupils outside the classroom. Divide them
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a into groups. Give each group a few dahlia seeds. Get
variety of texts in the form of print and non- the pupils to plant the seeds. Make sure the pupils
print materials wear their sports attire. Put the pupils’ names beside
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading their seeds.
independently for information and 2. Distribute a few green bean seeds to each pupil.
enjoyment Pupils put the seeds on damp cotton. Teacher labels
the seeds with the pupils’ names. After that, teacher
distributes a piece of paper to each pupil. Pupils draw a
timetable and record the progress of their seeds every
Learning BI 1.3.4 Talk about familiar activities and
day.
Standards experiences
Example:
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in Day Progress
books 1
2
3. HOTS: Two times a day.
Performance BI 2 Respond to conversations Plants need water to grow.
Standards appropriately (Any suitable answer)
BI 4 Read phrases and sentences
Activity Book 2 (p.26):
Answer:
Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in - Dig
Strands completing a task - Put
SA 3.4.7 Observe and record the - Cover
germination and growth of a seed - Water

Topic Unit 5 - Let’s Do Some Gardening! Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.27):

Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘q’ to ‘t’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
2. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show flash cards of the
letters from ‘q’ to ‘t’ one by one. Pupils are required
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the to name the letters. Repeat it for several times with
Standards alphabet different speed (start from slow and eventually moving
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and faster).
pen hold grip
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters Activity Book 2 (p.27):
Answer:
- Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.

Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words

Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases

Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence

Strand

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Content BI 1.3 Listen to, understand and respond in Textbook 2 (p.28 & p.29):
Standards a variety of contexts 1. Introduce and explain to the pupils the tame and wild
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a animals. Discuss some interesting information/ facts
variety of texts in the form of print and non- with the pupils.
print materials 2. Encourage the pupils to bring a pet or photographs of
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading their pets to the kindergarten. Gather them in a circle.
independently for information and Pupils who have a pet need to show their pets or their
enjoyment photographs and share their experiences of taking care
of their pets to the class.
3. HOTS (p.28): cow, duck, horse, etc. (Any suitable
answer)
:p lay, bathe, feed, etc. (Any suitable
answer)
HOTS (p.29): zoo, forest, etc. (Any suitable answer)
: insects, fruit, meat, etc. (Any suitable
Learning BI 1.3.4 Talk about familiar activities and
answer)
Standards experiences
BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the
Activity Book 2 (p.28 & p.29):
surroundings
Answer (p.28):
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books

Performance BI 2 Respond to conversations

Standards appropriately
BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Integrated PM 7.1.1 Talk about ways to show love to

Strands oneself, others and animals
KD 2.3.3 Interact with confidence
FK 1.1.3 Apply fine motor skills through
activities which involve the use of tools Answer (p.29):
1. yak
2. wolf
3. lion
4. zebra
5. eagle
6. vulture

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Content BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a Textbook 2 (p.30):

Standards variety of texts in the form of print and non- 1. Introduce the names of the baby animals. Then, play
print materials the audio of the animals. Pupils need to answer which
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading animal the audio represents by telling its baby’s name.
independently for information and 2. Show a video of animals and their young. Refer
enjoyment to the link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=fk7cQUFVyTk.

Learning BI 2.3.2 Read familiar words printed in the

Standards surroundings
BI 2.3.3 Recognise and read high
frequency/ sight words 3. Introduce Old MacDonald’s song to the pupils. Refer
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences to the link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in watch?v=9EQjDEpzSU8.
books

Performance BI 4 Read phrases and sentences

Standard
4. Divide the pupils into groups. Assign each group to
different types of tame animals. They are going to mimic
the sounds made by the tame animals. Then, teacher
Integrated PM 12.1.1 Show a sense of cooperation in calls out the animals and get pupils to respond. For
Strands completing a task example, if the teacher says chicken, then the group
KE 1.1.3 Sing songs based on melody that has been assigned to chicken needs to make the
sound made by a chicken.

Activity Book 2 (p.30):

Answer:
1. quacks, duckling
2. moos, calf
3. clucks, chick

Topic Unit 6 - Tame Animals Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.31):

Standards words 1. Play a mini-treasure hunt with the pupils. Hide the
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of letters ‘u’ to ‘z’ in the classroom. Divide the pupils into
writing groups of four. Each group needs to have all the letters
BI 3.2 Form letters and words in neat within the allocated time. The pupils can only own
legible print the letter if they manage to tell the name of the letter
together with an example.
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the 2. Gather the pupils in a circle. Show flash cards of the
Standards alphabet letters from ‘u’ to ‘z’ one by one. Pupils are required
BI 3.1.2 Demonstrate correct posture and to name the letters. Repeat it for several times with
pen hold grip different speed (start from slow and eventually moving
BI 3.2.2 Copy and write small letters faster).
3. Introduce the letters ‘u’ to ‘z’. Distribute a piece of paper
and a pencil to the pupils. Show pictures that start with
Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words the respective letter one by one. Pupils need to tell
Standards BI 5 Write words and phrases which letter the picture represents. Then, the pupils
write the letters on the given piece of paper.
Integrated KD 2.3.1 Speak with confidence
Strand Activity Book 2 (p.31):
Answer:
- Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.

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 Topic Unit 6 - Tame Animals Suggested Activities

Content BI 2.2 Apply sounds of letters to recognise Textbook 2 (p.32):

Standards words 1. Hide pictures of tame animals in the classroom. Get
BI 2.3 Demonstrate understanding on a the pupils to move around and find the hidden pictures.
variety of texts in the form of print and non- The pupils are not allowed to show their pictures to
print materials their friends. Encourage the pupils to describe the
BI 2.4 Develop interest in reading animals that they get. The other pupils need to guess
independently for information and the animals described by their friends.
enjoyment 2. Teacher shows a video as a revision to the pupils.
BI 3.1 Develop correct conventions of Refer to the link for the video: https://www.youtube.
writing com/watch?v=EVTB8xIHWU0. Get the pupils to
participate.
Learning BI 2.2.2 Recognise small letters of the 3. I Can Do!:
Standards alphabet
BI 2.3.5 Read simple sentences
BI 2.4.1 Recognise and name pictures in
books
BI 3.1.3 Engage in hand-eye coordination
through scribbling, drawing lines and
patterns

Performance BI 3 Read single syllable words

Standards BI 4 Read phrases and sentences Activity Book 2 (p.32):
Answer:
- Pupils trace and write the small letters in the book.
A, a H, h D, d
J, j Q, q B, b
Integrated SA 3.3.1 Name animals E, e G, g R, r
Strand

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