Writing

THE WRITING SKILL
Pupils are often given writing tools to use before they are ready to
write. In this module, it is hoped that pupils in Year 1 will develop
good motor skills and pre-writing skills such as penmanship. Pupils also need to
receive and coordinate accurate sensory information when developing their writing
skills. The Writing Content and Learning Standards for Year 1 are as follows:
Content Standards Learning Standards

3.1 By the end of the 6-year 3.1.1 Able to demonstrate fine motor control of hands and
primary schooling, pupils will be fingers by:
able to form letters and words in
neat legible print including cursive a) handling objects and manipulating them.
writing. 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 3.2.1. Able to complete with guidance:
primary schooling, pupils will be a) forms with personal details
able to write using appropriate b) lists
language, form and style for a
range of purposes. 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.
3.3 By the end of the 6-year 3.1.3 Able to create simple non-linear
primary schooling, pupils will be texts using a variety of media
able to write and present ideas with guidance:
through a variety of media using a) greeting cards
appropriate language, form and b) lists
style.
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA
In this module, pupils in Year 1 will be able to develop fine motor control of hands
and fingers as stipulated in Learning Standard 3.1.1. Most of the learning standards
are dealt with except Learning Standard 3.2.3. Although, this module does not
provide suggested activities for this learning standard, it is hoped that teachers would
be able to plan lessons and activities on their own and incorporate them into their
lessons. The activities provided here are merely suggested ones. It is hoped that
teachers of Year 1 English would be able to „think out of the box‟ creatively and
innovatively when devising the lessons.
Learning Standard:
3.1.4 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
Activities Content Teacher’s Notes
1. Teacher demonstrates and

pupils follow:
hold and grip rubber balls; handling objects Prepare plasticine, rubber
and balls and bean bags.
roll, stretch, mould and manipulating
press plasticine; them
squeeze bean bags.
2. Show the correct way to hold moving hands Refer to courseware:

a pencil and fingers
using writing English Language (Interactive
right-handed pupil apparatus Fun Learning Programme)
unit 1-1(A)
using correct SK Year 1 CD
posture and pen
hold grip
left-handed pupil
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3. Draw squiggles in clockwise scribbling in Prepare trays of sand.
and anti-clockwise manner. clockwise
movement * video show of the different
scribbles :
Example :
Refer to course ware –
English Language (Interactive
Fun Learning Programme)
unit 1-1(A)
4. Form squiggles in the air, on

friend’s back or in the scribbling in anti-
stand tray. clockwise
movement
Example:
5. Draw straight lines in the air. drawing simple

Vertical – up, down, strokes up and
Horizontal – left and right. down
Draw a straight line:-
up and down
down and up
left to right
right to left
drawing lines
from left to right
6. Trace and join dots to form drawing patterns Encourage pupils to use:
a pattern or a picture
Example: crayons
coloured pencils
7. Draw squiggles in a given pencils
picture coloured chalks
Refer to WS1 and WS2
The job of an educator is to teach students to see the vitality in themselves.

Joseph Campbell
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Learning Standard:
3.1.5 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
Activities Content Notes
1. Show the correct way to form small letters Refer to WS3

letters of the alphabet by: capital letters
numerals Refer to English
tracing letters words Language (Interactive Fun
joining dots phrases Learning Programme
copying sentences Courseware; CD 1-10)
2. Trace or join dots to form: Teacher can hold pupil‟s

hand to show or guide
small letters letters them to :
capital letters * write small and
both small and capital capital letters
letters * space between
words.
3. Form letters using: Refer to :

http://www.first-school for
plasticine more activities (writing
activities, games and
strings
craft).
4. Write on different medium:
ground, sand, air, friend‟s

back
5. Match and write :

Refer WS4
small letters to capital
letters
picture to words
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Example :
book
clock
picture – phrases
Example :
a white rabbit
6. Join dots or trace to form

words and phrases
Example :
car
7. Fill in the blanks
Example :
F is for _____
flower
8. Fill in the box
Example : Configuration clues
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9. Fill in the blanks with letters
or words
Example :
_ i _ e - five
10. Rearrange me
Example :
Fly me in the sky

e i k t
I am a ________
11. Replace pictures with words

Refer to WS5
Example :
I have a book.
Rebus writing
12. Read, circle and write
Example :
a)
___
.
b)
_______
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13. Rearrange words to form
phrases
Example :
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14. Rearrange words to form

phrases or sentences Refer to WS6
The limits of your language are the limits of your world.
Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Learning Standard:
3.2.1. Able to complete with guidance:

a) forms with personal details
1. Puppet Show
Introducing personal Prepare two puppets
Teacher demonstrates a details. using various mediums
puppet show to the pupils. such as stockings, egg
“Hello, I am Amir/
shells
Siti.
Pupils introduce themselves
I‟m a boy / girl.
I‟m seven years

old.
I‟m in Year One
Pintar.”
Prepare the pupil‟s card.
Fill in the personal details. Teacher can also choose
to do other activities such
as filling in library forms.
Name:
_____________
Gender:
______________
(boy/girl)
Age:
______________
Class:
______________
_
Sample song:
2. Sing A Song Get the song from CD or

“ I am Ali Atan, other sources or compose
Paste lyrics on the board. Sitting beside Fikri, an authentic one.
I am in Year One,
Sing along with pupils.
I am very happy.” Refer to the Music
Pupils fill in the blanks with Teacher for guidance.
missing words as they listen
to the song. Tune: Jala-jala Ikan
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Prepare word cards and
phrase strips.
3. Rearrange phrases and words
to form correct sentences Suggested teaching aids :
Example : Flannel board
1. I am Hello, Ali.
__________________________
2. a boy. I am
_______________________
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.
Plutarch
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3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance:
b) list
1. Things in the classroom.

Web words Prepare pictures of fruits and
Use the word web to guide vegetables.
pupils to recognise things in
the classroom Example :
Label things in the
classroom Food Drinks
List the things in the
classroom
List the things in the classroom. Fruit Vegetables

a. ___________
b. ___________
c. ___________
d. ___________ Suggested Word lists:
e. ___________
a. Things in the
classroom:
Suggested additional
2. Food and drink - duster
activities:
- whiteboard
- marker pen a. things to do
Show pictures of: b. shopping list
- ruler
a) food and drinks - table
b) fruit and vegetables - desk
b. Food and drinks:

Pupils name the things in
- bun
the pictures by:
- sandwich
- milk
c) labeling
- tea
d) listing
e) grouping
c. Fruit and
vegetables:
- apple
- orange
- cucumber
- cabbage
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Learning standard:
3.2.2 Able to write 3-5 word sentences with correct spelling:

a) matching.
b) rearranging words.
c) parallel writing.
1. Match and write. Matching the Prepare phrase cards.

phrases.
Example:
1 I have Comot.
Refer to WS7
2 Its name is a big cat.
1. I have a big cat.
2. Its name is Comot.
2. Arrange words to make Prepare the word cards.

sentences.
a. In groups of three, pupils

arrange the word cards to make Rearranging the
correct sentences. words.
b. In an activity sheet, pupils

rearrange the words and write Refer to WS8
the sentences correctly.
3. Make sentences from the

substitution table. Parallel writing Refer to WS9
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Learning Standard:
3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance :
a) greeting cards
1. Happy Days Other greeting

Hum the birthday song. cards:
Ask pupils to guess. Resources :
Paste the lyrics on the Minus One CD Happy Mothers‟
board. (Happy Birthday) Day
Sing the song.
Pupils copy the lyrics. Happy Teachers‟
Highlight keywords from the Happy Birthday: Day
lyrics.
Highlight keywords from the Happy birthday to you,
lyrics. Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to
Example: Aleeza,
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
May God bless you.
2. Greeting Cards
Prepare
Distribute coloured paper greeting cards.
and ask pupils to create a
birthday or a greeting card.
Pupils prepare greeting

cards using suitable Encourage the
sentences. Example : use of ICT to
produce cards.
‘Happy Birthday Siti’
‘May God Bless You’
Example :
I love you, mom.

Thank you teacher.
Enjoy your birthday
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Learning Standard:
3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts using a variety of media with guidance :
b) lists
1. Magic Box Prepare the

following realia:
Bring a “Magic Box” and get Things in the classroom:
pupils to name the objects. ruler
1. ____________ eraser
Pupils pick an object each 2. ____________ comb
and show it to their friends. 3. ____________ soap
Other pupils write the Things in the house:

names of the objects
according to their category. 1. ____________
2. ____________
List all the objects in the box 3. ____________
with guidance.
2. Distribute worksheets. Suggested
additional
match the pictures activities:
fill in the blanks
complete the word web 1. Children‟s
arrange the words in Day
alphabetical order Celebration:
Prepare:
Food
Class decoration
Costume parade
2. A birthday
party.
Prepare:
Guest list
Food
Decoration
Presents
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WS 1
150
WS2
151
WS 4
Writing small letters:-
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153
154
155
156
157
158
Writing Capital Letters :-
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160
161
162
163
164
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WS 4
1.
Ee
A e
2. C
b
3.
D c
4. B f
5.
E a
6. F d
WS 6
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4.
WS 6
1.
k
l
5.
l
2.
n g
o e
3.
n d l s
s
n
Replace the pictures with words.

s
1. I love to eat c__________ .
2. My friends sing a birthday s _______ .
3. There are seven c_________ .
4. The b_________ are hanging at the door.
5. My friends bring me p_________.
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WS 6
Rearrange the phrases to form sentences.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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WS 7
MY PET
Replace the underlined words with different pets.
Example :
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WS8
Write
Ai Ling.
170
WS10
Substitution Table
Read the substitution tables below.
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THE WRITING SKILL

Content Standards Learning Standards

3.1.2 Able to copy and write in neat legible print:

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly:

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words.

a) handling objects and manipulating them

Activities Content Teacher’s Notes

1. Teacher demonstrates and

squeeze bean bags.

2. Show the correct way to hold moving hands Refer to courseware:

4. Form squiggles in the air, on

5. Draw straight lines in the air. drawing simple

Draw a straight line:-

Refer to WS1 and WS2

The job of an educator is to teach students to see the vitality in themselves.

3.1.5 3.1.2 Able to copy and write in neat legible print:

Activities Content Notes

1. Show the correct way to form small letters Refer to WS3

2. Trace or join dots to form: Teacher can hold pupil‟s

3. Form letters using: Refer to :

4. Write on different medium:

ground, sand, air, friend‟s

5. Match and write :

6. Join dots or trace to form

7. Fill in the blanks

8. Fill in the box

Example : Configuration clues

Fly me in the sky

11. Replace pictures with words

12. Read, circle and write

14. Rearrange words to form

The limits of your language are the limits of your world.

3.2.1. Able to complete with guidance:

Activities Content Notes

I‟m seven years

2. Sing A Song Get the song from CD or

Example : Flannel board

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.

Activities Content Notes

1. Things in the classroom.

List the things in the classroom. Fruit Vegetables

b. Food and drinks:

3.2.2 Able to write 3-5 word sentences with correct spelling:

Activities Content Notes

1. Match and write. Matching the Prepare phrase cards.

1. I have a big cat.

2. Its name is Comot.

2. Arrange words to make Prepare the word cards.

a. In groups of three, pupils

b. In an activity sheet, pupils

3. Make sentences from the

1. Happy Days Other greeting

Pupils prepare greeting

‘May God Bless You’

I love you, mom.

Activities Content Notes

1. Magic Box Prepare the

Other pupils write the Things in the house:

Writing small letters:-

Replace the pictures with words.

Rearrange the phrases to form sentences.

Replace the underlined words with different pets.

Read the substitution tables below.