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12 JANUARY 2017
English Key Programmes for 2017
STELLAR Plus
STELLAR+ (MOE STELLAR Teaching Model with
Supplementary NHPS Resources)
The best of both worlds (Engagement with Enhancement)
PSLE Component Skills with Language Appreciation and
Application of Critical Thinking
Reading activities – includes newspaper discussions – What’s Up
& Library Activities
Focus on developing good Reading Habits
Recommended Reading List P5/6
Silent Reading
The best way to start the day!
Mon & Tue (EL)
P5 English
EL Paper Format
P5 English WEIGHTING of different components
Paper 1: Writing
(SW: 15 marks; CW:40 marks)
27.5%
Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension
(Booklet A: 28 marks; Booklet B: 67 marks)
47.5%
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
(20 marks)
10%
Paper 4: Oral Communication (30 marks) 15%
Total
100%
P5 English
PAPER 1: Writing
Part 1:
Situational Writing
15 marks
Duration of Paper: 1 hr 10 min
Part 2:
Continuous Writing
40 marks
write to suit purpose, audience and context in a way that is clear and
effective
write a story based on the theme and at least one picture
PAPER 2: Language Use & Comprehension
Booklet A (28 marks)
Grammar (MCQ) 10 marks
Vocabulary (MCQ) 5 marks
Vocabulary Cloze 5 marks
Visual Text
Comprehension
8 marks
Duration of Paper 2: 1 hr 50 min
Booklet B (67 marks)
Grammar Cloze 10 marks
Editing for
Spelling & Grammar (all errors underlined)
12 marks
Comprehension
Cloze
15 marks
Synthesis/
Transformation
10 marks
Comprehension (OE) 20 marks
TOTAL: 95 marks
P5 English
PAPER 3: Listening Comprehension
Q1 to Q4
Graphic options
Q5 to 20
Word options
7 marks
13 marks
(test ability to understand the content of a variety of spoken texts at the literal
and inferential levels – texts in the form of news items, announcements,
speeches, advertisements, instructions, conversations and stories, etc)
options are not read aloud but time is given for students to read the questions
before they listen to each of the texts
P5 English
Reading
Aloud 10 marks
Stimulus-based
Conversation
20 marks
Reading Aloud (test ability to pronounce and articulate
words clearly and ability to read
fluently with appropriate
expression and rhythm)
Stimulus-based Conversation (Pupils are assessed on
•personal responses,
•ability to speak clearly
•level of engagement during
conversation)
PAPER 4: Oral English
Assessment CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
10% 30% 0% 60%
P5 English
Pupils sit for formal examinations in Term 1, 2 & 4.
In Term 3, there will be non-weighted assessments.
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
Parents’ Briefing
A P5 Parents’ Briefing will be conducted on
21 Jan 2017 for English.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENRICHMENT
for ALL pupils • Literature
- Charlotte’s Web
SUPPORT PROGRAMME
• Supplementary EL (after school – English teachers for all pupils)
ENGLISH
STELLAR Plus worksheets
- Reading and understanding. Grammar, vocabulary (based on text)
Teacher-prepared worksheets
- grammar, vocabulary, synthesis & transformation & comprehension
(including exam format practices)
Writing
Files: Continuous Writing (Pink) + Situational Writing (Blue)
-teacher-prepared materials
Listening Comprehension
-teacher-prepared materials
Oral Communication
- teacher-prepared materials
ENGLISH
SPELLING AND DICTATION - misspelt words list
- phrases / sentences / passages for Composition
CORRECTIONS
- Peer marking for MCQ questions and fill in the blank exercises
(teacher will endorse)
- Comprehension (open-ended) – in complete sentences
• About Grammar (Intermediate)
P4 to P6
used as a reference book
pupils will do selected exercises in the
textbook and self mark
Resources needed for the year 2017
Important References
CASCO Vocabulary Reference
- forms of verbs / words
- figurative language
- other vocabulary
Quick Reference to Creative Writing for Primary 5 & 6
-Reference for composition
GOOD PRACTICES
Encourage Reading
EL note book
- for taking notes in class
A good dictionary
-e.g Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English or refer to CD (soft copy) for
standard pronunciation
A thesaurus
-similar to a dictionary, but instead of definitions and pronunciations, it contains
synonyms and sometimes antonyms.
Online version:
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/
P5 English
ENGLISH
CULTIVATING
A GOOD READING HABIT
- Read regularly
- Understand what you have read
- Use a dictionary to check for the meanings
of difficult words
- Read widely (newspapers, novels)
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