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13 JANUARY 2016
Presented by: NAME OF EL TEACHER
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English Key Programmes for 2016
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 for Stimulus-based
Conversation
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English Key Programmes for 2016
Reading Period
• Writers’-in-school programme (Term 1)
• Recommended Reading List P3/4
• Book discussions
• NLB programmes
Learning Journey
• Oh! Farm (Term 3, Week 1)
• Graded 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)
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• Books from the Booklist – Listening Comprehension
Book 3, Grammar Smart TB & WBs
• Pink Paper file for Continuous Writing
• Blue Ring file for Supplementary Worksheets
• Foolscap paper (Dictation & Composition)
Resources needed for the year 2016
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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
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P3 English
SUPPORT PROGRAMME
for SELECTED pupils
English remedial by English teacher (after school)
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Assessment Breakdown – Primary 3
CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
10% 20% 20% 50%
P3 English
In Terms 1 & 3, CA1 & CA2 consist of alternative modes of assessment
such as spelling, listening, oral exercises, daily work, etc.
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
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P3 English
EL SA Paper Format
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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%
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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
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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)
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P3 English
PAPER 3: Listening Comprehension (test ability to understand spoken English)
•Picture Matching
•Picture Sequencing
•Note-taking
•Comprehension Passage (3 MCQ)
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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
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Sample of Oral Topic
e.g. Reading
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a) Look at the picture.
i) Which type of books do
you enjoy reading?
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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?
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c) “If you had a $50 book voucher, which
book would you buy? What makes you
say that?”
or “What sort of ending do you like to
read in fiction books? Why do you say
that?”
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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
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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
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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