case of the missing maths teacher.ppt

KURSUS PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM BACAAN SASTERA KONTEMPORARI KANAK-KANAK

BAHASA INGGERIS TAHUN 6 SK & SJK (2006)

PUSAT PERKEMBANGAN KURIKULUM

KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

Characters:

Ms Rhombus – Maths teacherRae Gonzales – studentNicholas Karras – studentEmily Ywahoo – studentDilip Patel – studentAllyson Chen – student

Messages/Lessons learnt :Respect for teachersAppreciation of knowledgeTeam work

Title Title

Emotions :Anger, frustration, joyous, upset, anxious, excited , overjoyed

Five Senses :

Various platforms for pupils to explore with their eyes, ears and hands.

Plot : Breakthrough of events.

Ms Rhombus, the Maths teacher is in a class of unruly students who are not paying attention despite her repeated warnings.

She puts up some problems on the board and leaves the class.

They succeed in solving it and two other clues which lead them to the Science Room, Music Room, Cafeteria and finally the gym where they eventually find her.

Settings – Maths RoomScience LabMusic RoomCafeteriaGym

PRE-READING ACTIVITIESPRE-READING ACTIVITIESQuestion And Answer SessionQuestion And Answer Session

( i ) What is the title of the story?( i ) What is the title of the story?

( ii ) Give another word for these words – case, missing, ( ii ) Give another word for these words – case, missing,

teacher teacher

( iii ) Look at the cover :( iii ) Look at the cover :

Who are they?Who are they?

Where are they?Where are they?

What are they looking at?What are they looking at?

What are they holding in their hands?What are they holding in their hands?

B)B) i. Fill in the missing words by referring to the cover.i. Fill in the missing words by referring to the cover.

The________of the_________________________________

The________ of the_________________________________

Written by _________Illustrated by __________

500 - 4Solve the mathematical question found on the note/clue

Answer : 125

Rearrange pictures to form a story.Rearrange pictures to form a story.

( Pictures on pages 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 )( Pictures on pages 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 )

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While ReadingWhile Reading

Activity 1 : Sequencing the eventsActivity 1 : Sequencing the events

Level 1 Level 1 Choose and write the events according to the sequence of the story.Choose and write the events according to the sequence of the story.

They head to the music room. They head to the music room.

They spot the first clue.

1 1 They step out into the hall.They step out into the hall.

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4 4 They find another clue.They find another clue.

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They see the last clue.

They proceed to the science room.

Finally, they see the teacher in the gym.

They step out into the hall.

They find another clue.

While ReadingWhile Reading

Activity 1 : Sequencing the eventsActivity 1 : Sequencing the events

Level 1 Level 1 Choose and write the events according to the sequence of the story.Choose and write the events according to the sequence of the story.

They head to the music room. They head to the music room.

They spot the first clue.

They see the last clue.

They proceed to the science room.

Finally, they see the teacher in the gym.

They step out into the hall.

They find another clue.

1 1 They step out into the hall.They step out into the hall.

2 They spot the first clue.2 They spot the first clue.

3 They proceed to the science3 They proceed to the science room.room.

4 4 They find another clue.They find another clue.

5 They head to the music 5 They head to the music room.room.

6 They see the last clue.6 They see the last clue.

7 Finally, they see the teacher 7 Finally, they see the teacher in the gym.in the gym.

Level 2Level 2

Make sentences from the given words.Make sentences from the given words.

1.

(a) ---- see ------ clue ------ wall

(b) ---- head ----- science room---- head ----- science room

Outside the classroom

3. 3. Outside the classroom

(a) ---- took ----- next clue ---- door

In the science room.

(a) ---- search ----- more clues

(b) Allyson ----- down ----- card ----- counter

2.2.

Level 3Level 3

Write a short paragraph based on the picture given. Write a short paragraph based on the picture given.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2 Dramatisation / Role-play of the events.Dramatisation / Role-play of the events.

Level 1Level 1 Role-play the event on page 7.Role-play the event on page 7. Pupils read the dialogue on page 7.Pupils read the dialogue on page 7.

Level 2Level 2 Role-play the event on page 7Role-play the event on page 7 Pupils act out the dialogue on page 7.Pupils act out the dialogue on page 7.

Level 3Level 3 Role-play the event on page 7.Role-play the event on page 7. Pupils act out the event with their own dialogue.Pupils act out the event with their own dialogue.

While Reading Activities ( Pg 1 – 6 )While Reading Activities ( Pg 1 – 6 )

Level 1Level 1

Write words associated with the words given in the box.Write words associated with the words given in the box.

teacher

Ms Rhombus

angry Maths

Write words associated with the words given in the box.Write words associated with the words given in the box.

student

Level 2Level 2

Collection of CharactersCollection of Characters Choose four characters from the story.Choose four characters from the story. Draw the characters in the boxes.Draw the characters in the boxes. Write their names and words that describe Write their names and words that describe

them in the text.them in the text. What you think about them.What you think about them.

Character 1Character 1

Name :Name :

Words in the text :Words in the text :

I thinkI think


Name :Name :


I thinkI think

Level 3Level 3

Which character do you like or dislike? Why?Which character do you like or dislike? Why?

Ms RhombusMs Rhombus Rae GonzalezRae Gonzalez

Pages 13 – 16Pages 13 – 16

Rebus writing activityRebus writing activity

Level 1Level 1

Fill in the blanks based on the picture given.Fill in the blanks based on the picture given.

1. Ms Rhombus is a Maths __________________________

2. She teaches __________________________.

3. The _______________________ are not paying attention.

4. Ms Rhombus is very ________________________.

5. She pushes in her _______________________and walks out the door.

6. Rae ______________________ up and shouted.

500 – 20 =12 X 6 =1250 + 679 =

Level 2Level 2Fill in the blanks based on the pictures given.Fill in the blanks based on the pictures given.

_________________ is a Maths teacher. She teaches _________________ is a Maths teacher. She teaches

_________________ in Rae’s class. The ____________ do not pay _________________ in Rae’s class. The ____________ do not pay

attention. attention.

Ms. Rhombus is very __________________. She pushes her Ms. Rhombus is very __________________. She pushes her

_________________ and walks out the _______________________._________________ and walks out the _______________________.

Rae _________________ and shouted. Rae _________________ and shouted.

500 – 20 =12 X 6 =1250 + 679

Level 3Complete the paragraph based on the pictures given.

____________________________. She teaches

500 – 20 =12 X 6 =

1250 + 679 ____________________. The _________________

Ms Rhombus is very __________________. She pushes her

____________________________ the _______________________.

Rae ___________________________________.

WHIILE READING ACTIVITIESWHIILE READING ACTIVITIESACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1

After the Math teacher is foundAfter the Math teacher is found (Pg 13 – 16) (Pg 13 – 16)Level 1Level 1:: Describe how the characters feel.Describe how the characters feel.

happy disappointed excited happy disappointed excited

puzzledpuzzled

For e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.For e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.

1. 1. When Ms. Rhombus finds that only a few came to look for her.When Ms. Rhombus finds that only a few came to look for her.

2. When the students find her in the gym after looking for her in 2. When the students find her in the gym after looking for her in various places.various places.

3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.

WHIILE READING ACTIVITIESWHIILE READING ACTIVITIESACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1

After the Math teacher is foundAfter the Math teacher is found (Pg 13 – 16) (Pg 13 – 16)Level 1Level 1:: Describe how the characters feel.Describe how the characters feel.

happy disappointed excited happy disappointed excited

puzzledpuzzled

For e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.For e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.

1. 1. When Ms. Rhombus finds that only a few came to look for her.When Ms. Rhombus finds that only a few came to look for her.

2. When the students find her in the gym after looking for her in 2. When the students find her in the gym after looking for her in various places.various places.

3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.

happy

disappointed

happy

excited

Level 2Level 2:: Write down the reactions of the characters for each event.Write down the reactions of the characters for each event.

e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. -e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. -

happyhappy

1. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for 1. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for

her.- d_________her.- d_________

2.2. When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues

for them to solve in various places.for them to solve in various places. - p ____________ - p ____________

3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.- 3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.-

e___________e___________

4. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for 4. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for

Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. - h_____________Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. - h_____________

Level 2Level 2:: Write down the reactions of the characters for each event.Write down the reactions of the characters for each event.

e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. -e.g. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. -

happyhappy

1. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for 1. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for

her.- her.- disappointeddisappointed

2.2. When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues

for them to solve in various places.for them to solve in various places. - - pleased pleased

3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.- 3. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.-

excitedexcited

4. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for 4. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for

Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. - Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. - happyhappy

Level 3:Level 3:

Fill in each box with the right words to describe the feelings of the Fill in each box with the right words to describe the feelings of the characters. characters.

1.1. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.

2. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for her. 2. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for her.

3.3. When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues for them When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues for them to solve in various places. to solve in various places.

4. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities. 4. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.

5. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for Ms. 5. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles.

Level 3:Level 3:

Fill in each box with the right words to describe the feelings of the Fill in each box with the right words to describe the feelings of the characters. characters.

1.1. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym. When Ms. Rhombus sees the students at the gym.

2. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for her. 2. When she finds out that only a few of them have come to look for her.

3.3. When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues for them When the students find her in the gym after leaving behind clues for them to solve in various places. to solve in various places.

4. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities. 4. When the students hear about the school guests’ daily activities.

5. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for Ms. 5. When Rae and her friends realize that they had gone to look for Ms. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles. Rhombus and solved all the Math riddles.

disappointed

happy

pleased

excited

happy

Post ReadingPost Reading

ACTIVITY 2ACTIVITY 2

Level 1:Level 1:

Choose the words given andChoose the words given and label the pictures shown.label the pictures shown.

baseball player architect chef composer

Post ReadingPost Reading

Level 2:Level 2:

Match the words in Column A toMatch the words in Column A to the occupations in Column Bthe occupations in Column B

Column AColumn A Column BColumn B

BuildingsBuildings medical attendantmedical attendant

Musical NotesMusical Notes baseball playerbaseball player

Stethoscope, syringeStethoscope, syringe architectarchitect

Mixing bowl, ingredientsMixing bowl, ingredients composercomposer

Bat, capBat, cap chefchef

Level 3:Level 3:

Write the appropriate occupations for the related wordsWrite the appropriate occupations for the related words

BuildingsBuildings

MusicMusic

Stethoscope, syringeStethoscope, syringe

Mixing bowl, ingredientsMixing bowl, ingredients

Bat, capBat, cap

Post Reading ActivitiesPost Reading ActivitiesInstruction to the teacher:Instruction to the teacher:

1. 1. Choose a partner and write out a dialogue between one of the students Choose a partner and write out a dialogue between one of the students

of his/her mentor regarding their preparations for Mathematics Career of his/her mentor regarding their preparations for Mathematics Career Day. Day.

2. Make figurines of the characters in the story and use them to tell the 2. Make figurines of the characters in the story and use them to tell the story. Give out copies of the diagram below which shows the route the story. Give out copies of the diagram below which shows the route the students take in search of their Maths teacher. students take in search of their Maths teacher.

3. Get the class to match the number on the diagram to the places and 3. Get the class to match the number on the diagram to the places and actions while they listen. ( You may use number wheel )actions while they listen. ( You may use number wheel )

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Key : 1 – In the Math class

2 – Outside the Math class3 – In the Science Room4 - In the Music Room

5 - In the cafeteria6 - In the gym

What number :____________ dried red and yellow flakes fall____________ Ms Rhombus faces the bleachers____________ Riddle note ( 500 – 4 ) ____________ Ms Rhombus pushes the chair____________ Riddle note ( ----- - divide by 3 )____________ Nicholas announces “ seventy – eight faces to the left ”

1) This diagram can be used in more complex tasks after the previous activity has been done. Get students to write answers to the questions below.

(a) What happens between number 3 and number 4? (Answer : The students find another note in the Science Room and proceed to the Music Room )

(b) What happens after number 6?

Pay attention or I’m leaving the class!

5) Group the class into three groups. Get each group to come up with 5) Group the class into three groups. Get each group to come up with

comic strips for each section of the story. Retell the story to the class.comic strips for each section of the story. Retell the story to the class.

Oh boy, we’ve got ourselves in trouble.

Enrichment Activities

1) Make a folio of your favourite teacher based on the following : - Biodata - Academic qualification - Teaching experience - Best moment in life

2) Pupil Talk Pupils interview their friends based on the task sheet given.

Name Ambition Likes Maths

Dislikes Maths

Why ?

1)Using numbers, make a picture and describe it. Frame the picture.

In 2006, Anansi the spider has a body of the figure eight, four pairs of legs of the figure seven and a pair of eyes of the figure zero. Isn’t Anansi very attractive?

1) Make a scrap book on - objects / apparatus found in the Science Room - Music Room - Gym2) Make Maths riddles for a Treasure Hunt.

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