Bahasa Inggeris notes, unit 14

A Ringgit Saved is a Ringgit Earned

Textbook English Year 6 SK (Buku Teks Bahasa Inggeris Tahun 6, KSSR), pages 133-142 (English Year 6 SK, Unit 14 A Ringgit Saved is a Ringgit Earned)

What this chapter covers

I can listen to and give instructions to make something from recycled items using sequence words (1.1.3, 1.2.2)
I can compare prices in two flyers and plan a budget, stating how much I spend and save (1.2.4)
I can read a talk about a savings account and answer questions on details, reasons and who is eligible (2.2.3)
I can read tips on saving money and tell needs from wants (2.2.3)
I can write instructions in order, and a reply email suggesting ways to earn pocket money (3.2.2, 3.3.1)
I can tell simple sentences from compound sentences and join clauses with for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (5.2.1)
I can predict what happens next in a story and write a conversation between characters (4.3.2)

Unit 14 is about money: why we save, how to plan a budget and how to earn pocket money. You will give instructions, read about a children's savings account, write an email, and learn simple and compound sentences.

14.1Listening and speaking: giving instructions

On p. 134 Lee Ann shows Asin the money box she made from recycled things. She tells Asin the steps in order.

How to make a money box (p. 134)

You need a recycled tub with a plastic lid, wrapping paper and a ribbon.
First, remove the plastic lid from the tub.
Then, draw a narrow rectangular coin slot on the lid and cut it out.
After that, cut wrapping paper and stick it onto the tub, and decorate it with a ribbon.
Finally, secure the lid onto the tub.

English Year 6 SK, p. 134.

connectors: words that put steps in order, such as first, second, then, next, after that, finally. Start each instruction with a verb: remove, draw, cut, stick.

When you give instructions aloud, say the connector first, then the verb. Name what is needed before you begin.

Which connector shows the last step in Lee Ann's instructions?

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Finally.

14.2Speaking: comparing prices and making a budget

On p. 135 two supermarkets send flyers. You have RM200.00 for you and your three siblings, and must buy water bottles, exercise books, T-shirts, bags and book wrappers. Compare the price of each item in both flyers, choose the cheaper one, then fill in the budget.

Term	Meaning
budget	the amount of money you plan to spend
total	all the costs added together
balance	the money left: budget minus total (this is what you save)

Working out a balance

Budget RM200.00. Total spending RM168.50.
Balance = 200.00 - 168.50 = RM31.50 saved.

English Year 6 SK, p. 135.

Reasons to compare prices: you pay less, you get better value, you have money left to save, and you do not overspend.

Your budget is RM50.00 and you spend RM37.80. How much is the balance?

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RM50.00 - RM37.80 = RM12.20.

14.3Reading: the Junior Savings Account

On p. 136 a bank officer, Encik Ramzi, talks to pupils of SK Tunas Cipta. Main facts:

The account is for Malaysian children aged seven to twelve.
A parent or guardian must open it; a child cannot open it alone.
You open it with only RM1.00.
The more you save, the higher the profits you earn.
Gifts: a recognition card with birthday gifts, discounts at selected book and food outlets, and a money box.

English Year 6 SK, p. 136.

guardian: a person who looks after a child instead of a parent. Eligible: allowed to take part because you meet the rules. Golden opportunity: a very good chance that may not come again.

For "Is ... eligible? Why?" answer Yes or No, then give the rule from the passage: "No, because only Malaysian children can open the account."

Do not say a child can open the account alone. The passage says the parent or guardian must do it.

What is the smallest amount needed to open the account?

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RM1.00.

14.4Reading: tips on saving money

On p. 137 Encik Hakimi explains the saying "save for a rainy day": keep money for times of need. He gives four tips.

Tip	What to do
1. Spend less	use public transport, ride a bicycle or walk; avoid branded items; bring home-made food
2. Shop wisely	bring only enough money for your shopping list; compare prices; look for offers or vouchers; buy needs, not wants
3. Put aside some money	save a little every day; save for charity
4. Prepare a budget	keep track of what you spend; plan for short and long term goals

English Year 6 SK, p. 137.

need: something you must have, such as food or school books. want: something nice to have but not necessary, such as a new toy. A short term goal is reached soon (a new pencil case); a long term goal takes a long time (a bicycle).

Name two benefits of walking or cycling to school.

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It saves money and it keeps you healthy.

14.5Writing: instructions and a reply email

Instructions: a candle stand (p. 138)

You need a plastic bottle, a candle, glitter dust, scissors and glue. Write the six steps using connectors and neat cursive writing.

Six photos of making a candle stand from a plastic bottle. 1 cut the top of the bottle, 2 cut six slits, 3 fold the flaps outwards, 4 shape the flaps into petals, 5 sprinkle glitter dust on the petals, 6 put the candle in the centre. — The six steps of the candle stand.

English Year 6 SK, p. 138.

Model instructions

First, cut off the top of the plastic bottle. Second, cut six slits. Third, fold the flaps outwards. Next, shape the flaps into petals. After that, sprinkle glitter dust on the petals. Finally, put the candle in the centre.

Reply email (p. 139)

Idith wants a bag but does not have enough money, and asks Kamini for ways to earn pocket money. Kamini suggests four ways: sell handicrafts, bake and sell cookies, sell second-hand items and collect old newspapers, cans and plastic bottles to sell to recycling centres. A reply email has a subject, a greeting, the suggestions with a short reason, and a friendly closing.

Model reply

Dear Idith,
You can earn pocket money in several ways. You can make handicrafts and sell them at school. You can also bake cookies and sell them to your neighbours. Lastly, you can sell toys or books you no longer use. I hope these ideas help.
Your friend,
Kamini

English Year 6 SK, p. 139.

Use a greeting (Dear ...), a clear reply to the question, linking words such as also and lastly, and a closing.

Give two more ways a pupil can earn pocket money.

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Any two sensible ideas, for example washing cars, selling drinks at a school event, doing extra chores for a reward.

14.6Grammar: simple and compound sentences

Type	Meaning	Example
Simple sentence	one independent clause (a subject and a verb); may have more than one subject or verb	Lee Ann has saved RM20.00 a week. Najmee and Asin play futsal every weekend.
Compound sentence	two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction	Faris wants to learn French but Naqib wants to learn Spanish.

English Year 6 SK, pp. 140-141.

The joining words are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. They show: and adds, but / yet contrasts, so gives a result, for gives a reason, or gives a choice, nor joins two negatives.

Choosing the conjunction

I drank a lot of water for I was thirsty. (reason)
Asin was sick so he did not go to school. (result)
My grandfather is old yet he still plays tennis. (contrast)
She does not drink tea nor does she eat cakes.

A sentence with two verbs but one subject, such as "Asyura makes cards and sells them", is still simple. A compound sentence needs two clauses, each with its own subject and verb.

Is this simple or compound? "The florist arranges the flowers and puts candles on the table."

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Simple: one subject (the florist) with two verbs.

14.7Language arts: the little strange man

On p. 142 the little strange man gives Queen Lisa another chance: if she guesses his name in two days she keeps her baby. You predict how she will find his name and write a conversation for when he returns. Use speech marks and what each character would say.

Give a prediction with a reason: "I think Queen Lisa will succeed because her servants may hear him say his name."

Summary

Topic	Remember
Instructions	list what you need, begin with a verb, use first, then, after that, finally.
Budget	balance = budget minus total; compare prices first.
Junior Savings Account	Malaysian, 7 to 12, parent opens, RM1.00.
Saving tips	spend less, shop wisely, put money aside, prepare a budget.
Simple sentence	one independent clause.
Compound sentence	two clauses joined by for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.