14 JANUARY 2016

Presented by: NAME OF EL TEACHER

English Key Programmes for 2016

Writing: skill-based

Focus on picture: Viewing skill, picture interpretation

Oral: Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation

(Preparation Time: 5 minutes)

Part I: Read aloud a short passage

Part II: Given a stimulus, pupils have a

conversation with examiner

• Reading/Thinking Period by Specialist Teacher

Focus on getting pupils excited about Reading and Developing

Thinking Skills

Recommended Reading List P3/4

English Key Programmes for 2016

• Introduction to Children’s Literature

Programme (End of Term 1):

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (pupils

should begin reading the book)

• Each group does one of these activities:

Candy Packaging Design

Reader’s Theatre

Scene Performance

English Key Programmes for 2016

• Integrated Project Work (End of Term 2) – Use of iPad

Learning journey to Kampong Glam followed by class oral

presentation in Term 3 Weeks 1-4

Focus is on developing communication skills, both verbal and non-

verbal, as well as organising and presenting information to others

English Key Programmes for 2016

STELLAR+ (MOE STELLAR Teaching Model with Supplementary

NHPS Resources)

The best of both worlds (Engagement with Enhancement)

Thinking Skills Comprehension Activities

• Silent Reading

The best way to start the day! (EL Reading Material Every

Monday and Tues)

Pupils will receive ‘Little Red Dot’ newspaper every Tuesday.

• Listening Comprehension Book 4

• Grammar Smart TB & WBs – selected exercises will be

done

• Pink file for Writing

• Blue Ring file for Supplementary Worksheets

• Worksheets include :

- Learning Sheets

- Listening and Oral Practices

- Comprehension

- Composition

Resources needed for the year 2016

English SPELLING AND DICTATION

• Spelling and Dictation are fundamental skills needed for

other language production skills such as reading and writing

to emerge.

• The lower the ability of the child to associate sound with

letters, the greater the struggle in textual construction

• Spelling and Dictation word list & passages will given in

advance

Ensure that your child learns the Spelling and Dictation

• Corrections:

Spelling – 3 times for a word

Dictation – whole sentence

• Parent’s endorsement

P4 English DIFFERENTIATION

To cater to the varied needs of pupils

SUPPORT PROGRAMME

for SELECTED pupils

• Remedial EL (after school – English Teacher)

Assessment Breakdown – Primary 4

CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2

10% 20% 20% 50%

P4 English

In Term 1, CA1 consists of alternative modes of assessment such as

spelling, listening & oral exercises, daily work, etc.

In Terms 2 & 4, SA1 & SA2 are formal examinations

In Term 3, CA2 consists of formal examination and alternative

assessment i.e. project work

Doing Well in Language Tests & Examination

Take Class Work Seriously

- periodically revise Class Exercises

For Composition

- revise skills / vocabulary taught in class

Read a Variety of Texts

-Most language test components are text-based

P4 English

EL SA Paper Format

100 marks TOTAL

50 marks

MCQ

• Vocabulary, Grammar

Open-Ended

• Vocabulary Cloze, Grammar Cloze,

•Editing for Spelling & Grammar

•Synthesis & Transformation

• 2 Comprehension Passages

Paper 2

(Lang Use)

20 marks

• Composition based on one or up to three

non-relational pictures

Paper 1

(Writing)

14 marks • Picture matching, picture sequencing,

note-taking, comprehension mcq

List

Compre

16 marks • Reading Aloud (6 marks)

• Stimulus-based Conversation (10

marks)

Oral

Format for SA1 (20%)

Format for SA2 (50%)

100 marks TOTAL

50 marks

of which 30

marks are

based on

Basic Items

from MOE

MCQ

• Vocabulary, Grammar

Open-Ended

• Grammar Cloze

• Editing for Spelling & Grammar

•Synthesis & Transformation

• 2 Comprehension Passages

Paper 2

(Lang Use)

20 marks

Paper 1

(Writing)

14 marks • List

Compre

16 marks • Reading Aloud (6 marks)

• Stimulus-based Conversation (10 marks)

Oral

• Composition based on one or up to three

non-relational pictures (at least 120 words)

picture matching, picture sequencing, note-

taking, comprehension mcq

Sample of Oral &

Composition Questions

Plants to Grow

Category A : Soya bean

Category B : Sunflower

Category C : Lady’s fingers

Prizes

The winner for each category will win the following prizes:

$100 book voucher

a stationery hamper (sponsored by Curiosity Company)

a trophy

The 2nd to 5th prize-winners will each receive a $50 book voucher.

(a) Look at the picture. Which one of

the categories would you choose to

take part in? Why?

• What do you think of the prizes?

(b) Have you taken part in a competition? Tell me about it.

• What was your experience?

If the pupil has not taken part in any individual competition:

• What is a competition the school has organised?

Tell me about it.

(c) Do you like to take part in competitions?

Why / Why not?

• What kinds of competitions would you

take part in?

• What kinds of competitions would you not

take part in?

Important points:

1. Clear expression of language

2. Good Interaction with Examiner

3. Engage the Examiner with interesting examples

4. Share personal ideas & opinions by elaborating them

Continuous Writing (20 Marks)

Write a composition of at least 120 words

about an unforgettable personal

experience.

The pictures are provided to help you think

about this topic.

Your composition should be based on one or

more of these pictures.

Consider the following points when you plan

your composition:

What was the experience?

Why was it unforgettable?

You may use the points in any order and

include other relevant points as well.

Continuous Writing (20 Marks)

Write a composition of at least 120 words

about an act of bravery.

The pictures are provided to help you think

about this topic.

Your composition should be based on one or

more of these pictures.

Consider the following points when you plan

your composition:

What was the act?

Why was it considered a brave act?

You may use the points in any order and

include other relevant points as well.

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNING PRACTICES

Have a good dictionary at home

- e.g. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English or

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learners’ Dictionary

- CD editions provide a guide for standard pronunciation

Read widely

Newspaper: The Straits Times, Little Red Dot

Fiction: e.g. story books, novels

Non-fiction: e.g. Discovery Box, National Geographic Kids

ENGLISH

We look forward to a

positive partnership in

2016!

Successful Language Learners

have three dominant traits:

An Interest in Texts

A Positive Learning Attitude

An Impeccable Work Ethic