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STELLAR : St rategies for E nglish L anguage L earning a nd R eading. A Parent’s Guide to. A new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools in Singapore. PROGRAMME. What is STELLAR? The STELLAR Vision STELLAR & language learning What makes up a STELLAR unit - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading
A Parent’s Guide to
A new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools in Singapore
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PROGRAMMEWhat is STELLAR?The STELLAR VisionSTELLAR & language learningWhat makes up a STELLAR unitThe STELLAR programme in a school’s EL curriculumSTELLAR & Parents
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The STELLAR Vision
Children who love reading and
have a strong foundation in the English Language
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STELLAR & Language Learning
Teaching and learning of English using more speaking and listening activities
Children learn reading and writing using rich and interesting books, with discussions led by the teacher
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STELLAR is different because…
Classroom environment is: ☺focused on children’s interaction rather than on teacher talk
☺enriched with children’s written language
☺filled with various reading materials for children’s use
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STELLAR is different because…
English language learning is achieved through:
☺ vocabulary learned in books
☺ expression of thoughts in oral and written forms
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STELLAR is different because…
English language learning is achieved through:
☺ discussions with other children and the teacher
☺ informal peer interaction
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What is a STELLAR lesson like?1.Shared Reading
Experiences
2. Shared Writing Experiences
3. Language Use Activities in Learning Centres
Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in
oral discussions with teacher and peers
The teacher prepares mini lessons based on specific needs of children to prepare them for reading & writing activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary, word recognition, decoding skills, spelling
The teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently
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Why Books?Books:☼ open up the world for children☼ help children think and wonder ☼ increase children’s vocabulary
and knowledge about the world around them
☼ provide good examples for reading and writing
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…
Focused Reading using Big Books
reading for enjoyment
reading for knowledge
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…Key Teaching Points
concepts about print: (i.e. spacing between words,
reading from left to right, punctuation)
vocabulary (i.e. meaning of words, phrases)
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…
word identification activities (i.e. spelling patterns, letter-sound relationships)
grammar (i.e. present tense, past tense, singular/plural forms)
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…
Development of the four language skills listening speaking reading writing
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…Development of social skills: oral interaction among peers in non-threatening situations
working in partnership with other children
turn taking & respect for others during class discussions
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…
Independent learning individual reading individual writing working at learning centres
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Showcase your school’s STELLAR lessons
Schools may wish to include other relevant information for parents here
For example… insertion of students’ work & video clips/photographs of STELLAR lessons conducted
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STELLAR Curriculum (Lower Primary)
The STELLAR curriculum is very comprehensive.
Integrates all language skillsSkills are enhanced through daily practice.Key language items are explicitly taught to children.
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STELLAR Curriculum (Lower Primary)
It supports the current syllabus and will be in line with the 2009 EL Syllabus.Its aim is to move learners towards independence using quality children’s books and activities that motivate and engage young learners.
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STELLAR needs Parents’ Support
Home support – help your child learn English by providing English language reading materials at home.
Activate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life.
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STELLAR needs Parents’ SupportRole models – read and write notes and messages in front of your child.Understanding – English language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities rather than use of worksheets alone.
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Word of Caution…Children need support and encouragementDoing lots of worksheets and homework could create negative association with school
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How you can help your child
Go to the library together
Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home
Give your child books about their special interests
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How you can help your child
Allow your child to choose books to read and reread
Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)
Remember that reading in a mother tongue language also fosters a love for books and knowledge
Talk about the books and characters read
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Books that interest children have…
Clear print and colourful, attractive illustrations or photographsA strong storyline Interesting characters
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Books that interest children …
Are about everyday lifeAre repetitive and have rhyming words to help children remember words
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Some language activities you can do with your child include…
Playing language games like word scavenger hunt. (Looking for a word in print materials.)
Reading aloud a book and asking your child to identify words beginning with the same sound, for example, ‘p’ – pancake, pick, put, police, pat, etc.
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Some language activities you can do with your child include…
Helping your child learn more interesting words by thinking of new words to replace known words, for example, ‘big’ – huge, enormous, large, gigantic, etc.
Getting your child to retell a story to you in his or her own words
Suggesting that your child give a different ending to the story read
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Thank you for your TIME
& INTEREST in
the STELLAR PROGRAMME!