11 JANUARY 2017
English Key Programmes for 20176
Writing: Skill-based
• Focus on picture series: Viewing skill, Picture interpretation
• 1 Compulsory Question
Oral: Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation
• Part I: Read aloud a short passage
• Part II: Stimulus (based on 3 pictures) will be given to pupils
• Pupils will be given 5 minutes of preparation time for Stimulus-
based Conversation and Reading Aloud
English Key Programmes for 2017
Reading
• Little Red Dot Newspaper
• Recommended Reading List P3/4
• Library programmes
• NLB programmes
Learning Journey
• Oh! Farm (Term 3)
• Project work (DIY Hydroponic Kit) - procedural text and
presentation
STELLAR+
• MOE STELLAR Teaching Model and NHPS Supplementary
Resources)
• The best of both worlds (Engagement with Enhancement)
Silent Reading
The best way to start the day! (Monday & Tuesday – EL book)
• About Grammar (Basic)
• P1 to P3
• used as a reference book
• pupils will do selected exercises in the textbook
and self mark
• Pink Paper file for Continuous Writing
• Blue Ring file for Supplementary Worksheets
• Foolscap paper (Dictation & Composition)
Resources needed for the year 2017
English SPELLING AND DICTATION
Spelling and Dictation are fundamental skills needed for other
language production skills such as reading and writing to
emerge.
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 after every practice
P3 English
SUPPORT PROGRAMME
for SELECTED pupils
English remedial by English teacher (after school)
Assessment Breakdown – Primary 3
CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
0% 40% 0% 60%
P3 English
In Terms 1 & 3, there are alternative modes of assessment such as spelling,
listening comprehension, oral communications, language use and
comprehension, etc. These are non-weighted assessments. The holistic
assessment plan will be provided soon.
In Terms 2 & 4, SA1 & SA2 are formal examinations
Doing well in Language Tests & Examinations
Take class work seriously and revise class exercises periodically.
For Composition - revise skills / vocabulary taught in class.
Read a variety of texts
P3 English
EL SA Paper Format
P3 English
WEIGHTING of different components
Paper 1: Writing 20%
Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension 50%
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 14%
Paper 4: Oral Communication 16%
Total 100%
P3 English
PAPER 1: Writing
Duration of Paper: 50 min
No. of words: 100
Guided Composition (picture series with helping words)
- provide own conclusion
1 compulsory question
P3 English
PAPER 2: Language Use & Comprehension
(passages – different text types: E.g. Non-fiction, Short Story, Recount, etc.)
• Grammar: MCQ + cloze
• Vocabulary: MCQ + cloze
• Editing: Grammar + Spelling
• Synthesis
• 2 Comprehension: variety of questions (short-answer &
OE qn)
P3 English
PAPER 3: Listening Comprehension (test ability to understand spoken English)
•Picture Matching
•Picture Sequencing
•Note-taking
•Comprehension Passage (MCQ)
P3 English
•Reading Aloud (ability to pronounce and articulate words clearly and ability to
read fluently with appropriate expression and rhythm)
•Stimulus-based Conversation
Personal Response
Clarity of Expression
Engagement in Conversation
PAPER 4: Oral Communication
Sample of Oral Topic
e.g. Reading
See-Think-Wonder
a) Look at the picture.
i) Which type of books do
you enjoy reading?
See-Think-Wonder
b) There are some children who love to
read non-fiction books.
i) Why do you think it is good to read
both fiction and non-fiction books?
See-Think-Wonder
c) If you had a $50 book voucher, which
book would you buy? What makes you
say that?
What sort of ending do you like to read in
fiction books? Why do you say that?
CORRECTIONS
• Peer marking may be conducted for MCQ questions and fill in the
blank exercises; teacher will endorse
• Comprehension (open-ended) / free expression – in complete
sentences
ENGLISH
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
Fiction: e.g. story books, novels
Non-fiction: e.g. Discovery Box, National Geographic Kids
ENGLISH
We look forward to a
positive partnership in
2017!
Successful Language Learners have three
dominant traits:
an interest in texts
a positive learning attitude
an impeccable work ethic