Preface
The Grade 5 English textbook is based on the reviewed National Curriculum Framework
2015. It aims at further developing the four language skills namely listening, speaking,
reading and writing of pupils in a gradual and integrated manner. Pupils are exposed to the
language in a contextualised manner which allows them to meaningfully learn and practise
the language. More explicit emphasis is being put on developing the pupils’ oral skills. Further,
the cross-curricular approach enables links with other subject areas like Science, ICT, History
and Geography.
The textbook consists of 6 units with different themes that are directly or indirectly related to
learners’ lives or interests. The units consist of the following sub-sections:
A reading comprehension text that has pre-reading, while-reading and post-reading activities
with the aim to develop the reading skills of pupils;
A vocabulary section consisting of different activities to help pupils understand and use new
words/ expressions and hence extending their repertoire of words;
A range of grammar tasks which take into account both the need to revise some main grammar
points and to introduce new grammatical features that are relevant to the communicative
needs of the learners. The inductive approach has been favoured with exercises ranging from
controlled to free practice;
A writing activity where pupils produce different types of texts of varying length with or without
a writing frame;
A specific section for listening where pupils are exposed to different aural texts and tasks so
as to gradually develop their listening competencies;
A section specifically dedicated to communication skills with a given context that requires
pupils to use their prior knowledge on the theme to engage in short exchanges;
Two reading texts that promote independent reading for pleasure and appreciation followed
by the sharing of ideas;
A ‘Did you know?’ section which aims to sustain the interest of the pupils on the theme
by encouraging them to carry out further research with the help of family members
or/and Educators;
An end-of-unit section where reading, writing, communication skills (listening & speaking),
grammatical and vocabulary accuracy of pupils are evaluated.
We hope that the Educators and pupils will enjoy working with this new textbook.
The writing team.
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