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Stephen- John Curtis
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Unit 3: Connection With The Land
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This unit gives some insights into special ways Orang Asli people feel a connection with the land they live and depend on. It is more than ownership.
Topic 1: My Land
A look at the unique bond the Orang Asli have with the land.
Topic 2: My Jungle
A look at the various plants which can be commonly found in the jungle and how the Orang Asli people make use of them.
Topic 3: My Water (Level One)
Students learn about the way the Orang Asli people find and use water from different sources.
Unit 2 : Traditional Way of Life
This unit provides a snapshot of the traditional way of life of the Orang Asli people including food and handicrafts.
Topic 1: Weavers
One of the skills which makes the Orang Asli people unique is the way they weave palm fronds to make many of the things they need and also weaving for artistic, cultural and ceremonial reasons.
Topic 2: Hunters
Like most indigenous people the Orang Asli are expert hunters. This unit introduces some of their methods and activities in gathering all types of food from the jungle in which they make their homes.
Topic 3: Wood Carvers
Some tribes of Orang Asli such as the Mah Meri and Jah Hut people are wood carvers. This unit introduces their traditional craft.
Unit 1: Who Are The Orang Asli?​
This unit introduces the Orang Asli groups and tribes and helps the reader understand the background and ancient history of these people. It explains the similarities and differences between the three Orang Asli groups from the Malaysian Peninsula.
Topic 1: Three groups- One People
A brief introduction to the three groups of Orang Asli people in Peninsula Malaysia and their origins.
Topic 2: The Temuan People: The Orang Asli Farmers
The Temuan people are the group most represented outside rural areas in Malaysia and have for many years been the group who have been most settled and successful in farming and working the land. This unit explores the life of the Temuan people as an introduction to their culture and lifestyle.
Topic 3: The Mah Meri People ( Level One)
A brief introduction to the Mah Meri people with a grammar focus embedded in the target language as Ss discover the activities of this tribe.
'Bridging The Gap'
A 10 unit curriculum plan each with a number of topics to be used in the English Classroon to teach all about the Orang Asli people of Peninsula Malaysia. This page gives you a sample of the material contained in it.
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Interactive, fun classroom activities.
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A range of topics.
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All learning styles catered for.
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Lots of pictures and AV to engage children and make the subject matter come alive.
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All macro-skills addressed as well as Language Arts and Grammar activities.
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Individual,pair and group work activities planned and presented.
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Worksheets and Teacher Information sheets supplied.
Illustrated by Shaq Koyok (Contemporary indigenous Art) www.shaqkoyok.blogspot.com
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TESTIMONIALS
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" This is a comprehesive, well presented piece of work. Brings the Orang Asli way of life into the classroom. Interesting and fun."
Jane Harris - English Teacher
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"I love the activities. There is something here for everyone. All learning styles are catered for."
Donn McGreen- English Teacher Johor Malaysia
