The document outlines the English language curriculum standards for primary school students in Year 1 in Malaysia. It includes 6 bands of standards related to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Each band includes statements of standards, descriptors of what students should be able to do, and examples of evidence to demonstrate achievement of the standards. The overarching aims are to equip students with basic English skills to communicate effectively in various contexts appropriate to their level of development.

1. KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
DOKUMEN STANDARD PRESTASI
BAHASA INGGERIS
UNTUK KEGUNAAN
SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN
TAHUN 1

2. FALSAFAH PENDIDIKAN KEBANGSAAN
“Pendidikan di Malaysia adalah satu usaha berterusan ke arah
memperkembangkan lagi potensi individu secara menyeluruh dan
bersepadu untuk mewujudkan insan yang seimbang dan harmonis dari
segi intelek, rohani, emosi dan jasmani. Usaha ini adalah bagi
melahirkan rakyat Malaysia yang berilmu pengetahuan, berakhlak
mulia, bertanggungjawab, berketrampilan dan berkeupayaan mencapai
kesejahteraan diri serta memberi sumbangan terhadap keharmonian
dan kemakmuran keluarga, masyarakat dan negara."
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3. AIMS
The English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools aims to equip pupils with basic language skills to enable them to
communicate effectively in a variety of contexts that’s appropriate to the pupils’ level of development.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of Year 6, pupils should be able to:
i. communicate with peers and adults confidently and appropriately in formal and informal situations;
ii. read and comprehend a range of English texts for information and enjoyment;
iii. write a range of texts using appropriate language, style and form through a variety of media;
iv. appreciate and demonstrate understanding of English language literary or creative works for enjoyment; and
v. use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and writing.
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4. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD
Know basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Know and understand words, phrases and sentences heard, spoken, read and written.
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Know, understand and apply knowledge obtained through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Apply knowledge obtained through listening, speaking, reading and writing in various situations using good
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Demonstrate well the ability to apply knowledge of listening, speaking, reading and writing for various purposes
5 using admirable manners.
Appreciate literary works by performing and presenting ideas using exemplary manners.
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5. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
1 B1
Know basic skills in listening, B1 DL1 B1 DL1 E1
Tahu speaking, reading and writing Say aloud rhymes or sing songs with Able to follow any of the following:
guidance. - repeat rhymes after the teacher.
- sing along with the teacher.
- sing in groups.
B1 DB2 B1 DB2 E1
Identify and distinguish the letters of Able to recognize and identify the letters A to Z.
the alphabet.
B1 DB3 B1 DB3 E1
Recognize and articulate initial, Able to pronounce and articulate the phonemes
medial and the final sounds in single correctly.
syllable words. (a) /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/
(b) /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/
(c) /g/ /o/ /c/ /k/
(d) /ck/ /e/ /u/ /r/
(e) /h/ /b/ /f,ff/ /l,ll/ /ss/
(f ) /j/ /v/ /w/ /x/
(g) /y/ /z,zz/ /qu/
(h) /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/
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6. B1 DB4 B1 DB4 E1
Blend phonemes into recognizable Able to form single syllable words by blending
words and read them aloud. phonemes.
B1 DB5 B1 DB5 E1
Segment words into phonemes to Able to spell single syllable words correctly.
spell
B1 DT6 B1 DT6 E1
Demonstrate fine motor control of Able to trace dotted lines to form letters and
hands and fingers. shapes correctly.
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7. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
2 B2:
Know and understand words, B2 DL1 B2 DL1 E1
Tahu dan phrases and sentences heard, Participate in daily conversation. Able to use the language function below
Faham spoken, read and written. correctly
a. exchange greetings.
b. introduce oneself.
c. make polite requests.
d. thank someone.
e. express a simple apology.
B2 DB2 B2 DB2 E1
Read and recognize words and apply Able to read the words correctly.
word attack skills by matching words
with graphics.
B2 DB3 B2 DB3 E1
Read and recognize words and apply Able to match spoken words with word cards.
word attack skills by matching words
with spoken words.
B2 DT4 B2 DT4 E1
Copy and write in neat legible print. Able to copy and write :
a. small letters (low case)
b. capital letters (upper case)
c. numerals
d. words
e. phrases
f. simple sentences
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8. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
3 B3
Know, understand and apply B3 DL1 B3 DL1 E1
Tahu, Faham knowledge obtained through Participate in formal conversation. Able to answer questions;
dan listening, speaking, reading and - personal details.
Boleh Buat writing. - my school.
- my family
B3 DL2 B3 DL2 E1
Listen to and follow simple Able to listen to and follow instructions and
instructions and directions. directions.
B3 DB3 B3 DB3 E1
Read and understand phrases in Able to recognize, read and match pictures
linear and non-linear texts. with words and phrases.
B3 DB4 B3 DB4 E1
Read and understand sentences in Able to rearrange words to form correct
linear and non-linear texts with sentences
guidance.
B3 DB4 E2
Able to sequence sentences correctly.
B3 DB5
Apply basic dictionary skills using B3 DB5 E1
picture dictionaries. Able to arrange words in alphabetical order.
B3 DT6 B3 DT6 E1
Spell common sight words and seen Able to write words with correct spelling.
words.
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9. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
4 B4
Apply knowledge obtained B4 DL1
Tahu, Faham through listening, speaking, Listen to and demonstrate B4 DL1 E1
dan reading and writing in various understanding of oral texts. Able to answer ‘Wh’ questions.
Boleh Buat situations using good manners.
Dengan Beradab
B4 DB2 B4 DB2 E1
Match realia to simple sentences Able to match descriptions of realia to
read. sentences.
B4 DB3 B4 DB3 E1
Follow instructions from simple linear Able to carry out instructions.
and non-linear texts.
B4 DT4 B4 DT4 E1
Punctuate correctly. Able to use correctly:
a. Capital letters
b. Full stops
c. Question marks
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10. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
5 B5
Demonstrate well the ability to B5 DL1 B5 DL1 E1
Tahu, Faham apply knowledge of listening, Talk about a picture with guidance. Able to talk using simple sentence structure
dan speaking, reading and writing for correctly in a given stimulus.
Boleh Buat various purposes using
Dengan Beradab admirable manners.
Terpuji B5 DB2 B5 DB2 E1
Read simple fiction and non-fiction Able to read and comprehend simple texts by
texts for information. answering ‘Wh’ questions
B5 DT3 B5 DT3 E1
Write simple sentences with Able to write short sentences.
guidance.
B5 DT4 B5 DT4 E1
Complete forms with guidance. Able to complete forms with personal details.
B5 DT5 B5 DT5 E1
Make a list. Making a list
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11. BAND PERNYATAAN STANDARD DESKRIPTOR EVIDENS
6 B6
Appreciating literary works by B6 DL1 B6 DL1 E1
Tahu, Faham performing and presenting ideas Talk about a short story with Able to respond and demonstrate
dan using exemplary manners. guidance. understanding of short stories by talking about
Boleh Buat (i) the characters
Dengan Beradab (ii) the events
Mithali
B6 DL2 B6 DL2 E1
Recite rhymes with correct stress, Able to recite rhymes in groups and
rhythm and intonation. individually with correct stress, rhythm &
intonation.
B6 DB3 B6 DB3 E1
Choose and read simple fiction and Able to choose and record the number of
non-fiction texts for personal texts read.
enjoyment.
B6 DT4 B6 DT4 E1
Create simple non-linear texts using Able to create :
a variety of media with guidance. a. greeting cards
b. lists
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