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English Key Programmes for 2017
STELLAR+ (MOE STELLAR Teaching Model with Supplementary
NHPS Resources)
The best of both worlds (Engagement with Enhancement)
Silent Reading
The best way to start the day!
Monday & Tuesday – EL book
• Reading Period
Focus on enthusing pupils to read
• Recommended Reading List P1/2
• Learning Journey integrated with Project Work
Authentic, Collaborative Learning
• Books from the Booklist – About Grammar (Basic)
P1 to P3
used as a reference book
pupils will do selected exercises in the textbook
and self mark
• 2 Blue Paper files for Worksheets
• 1 Pink Paper File for Continuous Writing
• 1 single-lined exercise book for Spelling/Dictation
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.
• 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 (weekly)
English Project Work – Term 3
• Learning Journey (Gardens by the Bay)
• Platform to integrate learning
• Platform for teamwork
• Project work using iPad provided by the school
English
CORRECTION PROCEDURES
CORRECTIONS
• Comprehension (Open-ended) – in complete sentences
• Worksheets (write the corrections in the brackets)
• Corrections to be done in green.
• Teacher will endorse
Assessment Breakdown – Primary 2
CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
0% 30% 10% 60%
P2 English
In Terms 1-3, there are alternative modes of assessment such as spelling,
listening comprehension, oral communication, language use and
comprehension, etc. Some assessment will be weighted while others are not.
The holistic assessment plan will be provided soon.
SA2 in Term 4 is a formal examination
All language skills such as Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be
tested.
Doing Well in Language Tests & Examination
Take Class Work Seriously
- periodically revise Class Exercises
P2 SA2 English WEIGHTING of different components
Paper 1: Writing (12 marks) 15%
Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension
~ 1 hour (40 marks)
50%
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
(12 marks)
15%
Paper 4: Oral Communication (16 marks) 20%
Total 100%
Oral Communication
P2 English
• Reading aloud
• Stimulus-based conversation
Will be taught and practised in
class
See-Think-Wonder
a)Look at the picture.
I.Which dish/food do you like to
eat?
II.Why did you choose this
food/dish?
See-Think-Wonder
b) Not all dishes taste the same. Some are
spicy and hot while others are not.
II. What kind of food do you not like to
eat? Why?
See-Think-Wonder
c) Which dish would you like to cook if
you have a chance to cook for your
parents/friends?
I) Why did you choose that dish?
Stimulus-based Conversation
P2 English
Pupils are assessed on
Personal responses
Ability to speak clearly
Level of engagement during
conversation
1) Look at the picture. Which animal do you like? What makes you say that?
2) Do you like pets? Why/ Why not?
a) If you are allowed to have a pet what animal will you choose?
b) Why did you choose this animal as your pet?
3) People like to own pets. Why do you think so?
a) Do you think that it is important to be responsible pet owners? Why/Why
not?
b) What will you do if you happen to see a stray animal around you?
Eg.2
Write a story of at least 70 words based on the pictures below. You may use the words and phrases below each box in your story.
Grandmother gave red packets
very happy
looked at sister’s red packet
jealous
wanted more
exchanged
unhappy
disappointed
kept asking Mother
refused
angry
scolded
ungrateful
very sad
PRESENTATION CONTENT
There is a 2-finger spacing at the start of each new paragraph. □ I have included the setting of the
story in my introduction (first paragraph).
□ I have written on alternate lines (left
a line in-between). □ My story has 3 parts – an introduction, body and ending. □
Each sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a full-stop. □ I have used the ideas provided. □
I have written neatly and clearly. □ I have added my own ideas. □
Pupil’s Checklist