11 JANUARY 2017

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

Oral Communication

P2 English

Sample of oral topic on

My Favourite Dish

Types of Dishes

Only three

pictures will

be provided

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

Writing

P2 English

Sample of a Composition

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

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