Tutorial 2015 TSL 11 Selection and Adaptation of Material

Tutorial 2015TSL 11

Selection and Adaptation of Material

Muhammad Zulfadhli Mohd ZamriRenuka Kuna SaikaranIzzat IsmailNur Atiqah Mohamad FadilMATERIAL SELECTED:Year 4 English textbook(Page 148)

Title of article:The Great Wall of ChinaCONTENT STANDARDLEARNING STANDARD2.2 By the end of the 6 year primary schooling, pupils will be able to demonstrate understanding of variety of linear and non-linear texts in the form of print and non-print materials using a range of strategies to construct meaning.2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases and sentences from: (a) linear texts (b) non-linear texts

High level of proficiency pupilsLength of textThree paragraphs are suitable for high level of proficiency pupils

- Most of them can read fluently- Most of them can read independently Most of them can understand the text very well (do not need long explanation from the teacher)Suitable for different reading types (read aloud, choral reading, chain reading)Choice of words (Vocabulary)Unfamiliar vocabulary to enrich their knowledge in languageE.g: magnificent, peasants and mythical- Repetitive and familiar vocabulary will cause boredom - Challenge the pupils to guess the meaning of the unfamiliar words in their first reading Teacher can improve the pupils dictionary skillCan be used with visual aidsLow level of proficiency pupilsLength of textTeacher teaches paragraph by paragraph in dealing with low proficiency level of pupil.

Pupils are having difficulties in pronouncing certain words ( magnificent, deserts, empire ).Teacher needs to guide them while reading in term of pronunciation.

Choice of words (Vocabulary)Teacher replaces difficult words with pictures.Eg: deserts, mountains, China Pictures can help pupils in understanding difficult words.

Eg: The Great Wall of is one of the most magnificient manmade wonders in the history of mankind.