Unit THEME: Consumerism and Financial Awareness

3 Wise Savings

RE AD ING SoW Lessons 41–46

Linda wanted to start a shelter to save stray animals. She needed a suitable place and money to
make this happen. She shared her idea with some of her friends and together they worked out a
plan. First, they decided to go around the neighbourhood and collect old newspapers, aluminium
cans and anything that could be sold. Then, they went around on weekends doing odd jobs like
cleaning, gardening, washing cars and even painting.
When people heard about their worthy cause, many chipped in to help. One group made
blank cards which they put neatly into packs of six. Another group made cookies, cakes and
pickles, which sold very well. Many even donated generously in cash! Linda and her friends
also collected items to sell online. Besides clothes, costume jewellery, toys, books, crockery and
glassware, they even sold furniture! One man donated his old car, which they sold online for
RM3,200. It was such a bonus!
Finally, after a year of hard work and commitment, they managed to raise RM15,000 in
total. That was so encouraging! It was enough for them to start looking for a suitable location
for the animal shelter. When people saw the good work they were doing, even more donations
poured in and many people volunteered their services to keep the costs low. It was an amazing
achievement built from passion, determination and a love for animals.

A Work in pairs. Read the story above and share your thoughts about it. LS 3.2.1
HOTS noble, cause-worthy, the idea inspires other people to do the same.
1 What do you think about Linda’s idea to start an animal shelter? Elaborate on your answer.
2 Describe Linda’s character. kind, loving, possesses leadership skills.
3 Can you think of other ways to raise funds for an animal shelter? Provide some examples.
have a charity bazaar, donation drive
4 Do you like the story above? Why or why not?

B What have you learnt from this story? Elaborate on your answer. LS 3.2.1
HOTS
I have learnt that if I really wanted to do something, I can do it with determination, hard work, focus
and commitment. Many people don't follow their dreams because they think their goals are too
difficult to achieve. This story teaches us that dreams do come true and that we must try our best
and strive to achieve our goals. We must never give up and keep on trying no matter how hard things
may be. If we do this, we can achieve all our dreams.

LS 3.2.1 Read and enjoy fiction/non-fiction and other suitable print and digital texts of interest

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L ANG U AG E AWA R E N E SS
Sequencing Adverbs
Sequencing adverbs are used to show the order of events in a process or narrative. Some of the
common sequencing adverbs used are ‘first’, ‘next’, ‘then’, ‘after that’ and ‘finally’.
Examples:
• First, they decided to go around the neighbourhood and collect old newspapers, aluminium
cans and anything that could be sold.
• Then, they went around on weekends doing odd jobs like cleaning, gardening, washing cars
and even painting.
• Finally, after a year of hard work and commitment, they managed to raise RM15,000 in total.
Note that when using sequencing adverbs to begin your sentence, a comma should be added
after the sequencing adverb.

A Number these sentences in the right order.

How to Use an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

Wait for the machine to return your ATM card.

After that, select the type of transaction you want. Do you want to check your
balance, withdraw, deposit or transfer money?

Then, key in the amount you want to withdraw.

First, insert your ATM card into the slot provided.

If you want to withdraw money, press ‘Cash Withdrawal’.

Finally, you will get your money.

Then, enter your personal identification number (PIN). Do not let anyone see your
PIN as it is private and confidential.

If the amount displayed on the screen is correct, press the ‘OK’ button.

Next, select the language you want the instructions to be in. You can choose
between Bahasa Melayu, English and Chinese.

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B Write sentences using the prompts and the words in brackets. An example has been
provided for you.
Example:
I / compared / prices / bicycles / various stores / bought / bicycle / liked / most (first, after that)
First, I compared the prices of the bicycles in various stores. After that, I bought the bicycle that
I liked the most.

1 Jenny / saved / all / pocket money / a month / bought / present / mother (then)
Jenny saved all pocket money for a month. Then, she bought a present for her mother.

2 Mother / bought / new / iron / went / home / complete / chores (then)

Mother bought a new iron. Then, she went home to complete her chores.

3 I / logged in / website / could not / figure out / how / order / items / wanted / so / asked /
best friend / teach / able / order / items / wanted (first, after that)
First, I logged in to the website but I could not figure out how to order the items that I wanted.
So, I asked my best friend to teach me. After that, I was able to order the items that I wanted.

4 select / items / want / from / supermarket / go / self-checkout counter / scan / barcode

/ each item / check / list / screen / make sure / scanned / items / properly / press ‘OK’ /
make / payment / take / items / receipt (first, next, then, after that, finally)
First, select the items that you want from the supermarket. Next, go to the self-checkout counter
and scan the barcode of each item. Then, check the list on the screen to make sure that you have
scanned the items properly. After that, press 'OK' and make your payment. Finally, take your items

and the receipt.

5 select / film / want / watch / choose / time / select / seat / want / pay / ticket / scan /
barcode / ticket / cinema (first, next, then, after that, finally)
First, select the film you want to watch. Next, chose the time. Then, select the seat you want.
After that, pay for your ticket. Finally, scan the barcode on your ticket at the cinema.

6 check / expiry date / the can / check / list / ingredients / make sure / no chemicals /
examine / see / dented / damaged / any / way / put / into / shopping cart (first, then, after
that, finally)
First, check the expiry date on the can. Then, check the list of ingredients to make sure
there are no chemicals. After that, examine the can to see if it is dented or damaged in any way.

Finally, you can put the can into your shopping cart.

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WR IT I NG
A Refer to the story on page 15. What kind of person was Linda? Use the notes given
below to help you. LS 4.1.4

Determined: knew what she wanted – worked towards it

Resourceful: thought of ways to raise money – got her friends involved
Realistic: started small – thought of ways to raise money
Positive: encouraged by small profits – had faith in her friends and herself
Brave: started with nothing – moved forwards towards her goal

Linda was determined. She knew what she wanted and worked towards it. She was also resourceful
and realistic. She thought of ways to raise money and got her friends involved. They started small and
thought of ways to raise money. Soon, the money grew to almost RM 15,000.

Linda was also a positive person. She was encouraged by the efforts of her friends and the small profits
that added up.She had faith in her friends and herself. She was also very brave. She started

with nothing and moved forwards towards her goal until she eventually succeeded.

B Match the two parts of the sentences. LS 4.1.5

1 I want to buy my mother a present and donate a lot of money to

for Mother’s Day, charity.
2 Many of the billionaires in the but it was too crowded so I
world are generous went home.
3 Would you prefer to have a so I am going to save my
birthday party pocket money.
but the tickets are too
4 I would like to go to the concert,
expensive.
5 I wanted to go to the mall for the or donate money to the
annual sale, Children’s Home instead?

C Rewrite the sentences below with the correct spelling. LS 4.2.2

1 Mai moter cheks the prizes in varius storres bfour she bais a big itim.
My mother checks the prices in various stores before she buys a big item.

2 Yu mus safe yur mahney in case yu ned it four an emergancy.

You must save your money in case you need it for an emergency.

LS 4.1.4 Describe personality

LS 4.1.5 Connect sentences into two coherent paragraphs or more using basic coordinating conjunctions and reference
pronouns
LS 4.2.2 Spell most high frequency words accurately in independent writing

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L IS T ENI NG
A Listen to the narrative and answer the following questions. You may ask your teacher for
help if you have trouble understanding the questions. LS 1.1.6

1 Why couldn’t Nurul submit her science project?

2 How did the teacher react when Nurul told her about her problem?

3 What was the first thing the teacher asked Nurul to do?

4 Who did the teacher approach and why did she approach them?

5 Why do you think the teacher didn’t tell those students who the items were for? HOTS

6 What else did the teacher do for Nurul?

7 How do you think Nurul felt in the end? HOTS

B Listen to the narrative again. Then, work in groups and discuss the questions below.
HOTS LS 2.1.4

1 What advice did Nurul’s friend give her?

2 Was it good advice? Why or why not?
3 Why do you think Nurul’s friend gave her that advice?
4 What did you learn about the teacher from the story?
5 Can you think of another way that Nurul could have solved her problem? Elaborate on
your answer.
6 If you had a similar problem, who would you go to for advice? Why?
7 If your friend had a similar problem, what advice would you give them? Explain and
provide reasons for your advice.

LS 1.1.6 Understand with support longer simple narratives on a wide range of familiar topics
LS 2.1.4 Explain and give reasons for simple advice

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S PEAKING
A Work in pairs. Discuss and create a set of rules you should follow if you want to return a
HOTS defective item you bought. LS 2.1.2

1
2
3
4

B You went grocery shopping and bought a bottle of milk. However, it was spoilt so you
returned it. Explain to your friend how you went about returning it, while your friend
checks that he or she has understood what you are saying. Use the points above and
the guided dialogue below to help you. LS 2.1.2, 2.3.1

Friend : How did you return the spoilt milk?

You : First, .
Next, .
Friend : What is ?
You :

Friend : Oh, I see. So, ?
You : I found out ,
because .
Friend : What does mean?
You : It means .
Friend : All right. So, did you ?
You : Yes, I did.
Friend : What happened after that?
You : I .
Finally, .
Friend : What do you mean by ?
You :

Friend : Wow! That’s great!

LS 2.1.2 Ask about and express rules and obligations

LS 2.3.1 Keep interaction going in short exchanges by checking understanding of what a speaker is saying

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L IT ERAT U RE I N A C T I O N
A Based on the short story Fair’s Fair by Narinder Dhami, match the character traits of the
three characters below with the evidence given in the box. LS 5.1.2

• Came up with ideas on how to earn money for a friend

• Did not keep the purse
• Helped to do odd jobs so that they could all go to the fair together
• Willing to take any job to earn money to go to the fair
• Suggested to keep the purse
• Helped to do odd jobs so that they could all go to the fair together
• Did not make a fuss when told that there was not enough money to go to the fair
• Tried to earn some money for a friend
• Disagreed that the car was dirty and threw water at a friend
• Gave money to the little girl because her ball was flattened

Character Character Trait Evidence

Lee Respectful

Determined

Kind

Honest

Sam Innovative

Helpful

Impulsive

Raj Helpful

Determined

A Little Dishonest

B Work in pairs. Based on the information above, take turns asking about and describing
HOTS the character you like most from the short story Fairʼs Fair by Narinder Dhami. Use the
prompts below to help you. LS 2.1.5
• Which character do you like most?
• What kind of character is he/she?
• Why do you like this character?

LS 5.1.2 Identify and describe in simple language the key characters in a text
LS 2.1.5 Ask about and describe personality

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