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Spelling and Dictation
Spelling on Mondays and Thursdays
20 words each
Tested in context
Plus…
Synthesis and Transformation
- Exposure to the different types and practice for accuracy
Parents will endorse fortnightly
Remediation
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Key Programmes for 2018
STELLAR+
• MOE STELLAR Teaching Model and NHPS
Supplementary Resources)
PSLE Component Skills with Language
Appreciation and Application of Critical
Thinking
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Reading Programme
What’s Up Newspaper (To be brought to school)
Recommended Reading List P5/6 (Found in School Website)
Library programmes
• Read On (Achieve targets to be awarded with a collar pin)
• Great Book Exchange
• Unwrap a Good Book
NLB programmes
• Dare to Read Activity Card
• Book Bug
Book Buzz by NHPS Reading Ambassadors
Silent Reading
The best way to start the day! (Wednesday & Thursday – EL book)
Assessment
• CA1 (Term 1) 20%
• SA1 (Term 2) 30%
• Prelims (Term 3) 50%
• PSLE (Term 4)
In Terms 1 & 2, CA1 & SA1 are formal examinations.
In Term 3, pupils sit for their Preliminary Examinations (50%)
In Term 4 PSLE
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PRIMARY 6 ENGLISH PAPER FORMAT FOR:
CA1 (PAPER 2 ONLY)
SA1
PRELIMS
PSLE
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%
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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
SW
addressed the correct person with the correct salutation
given the correct opening statement
addressed the purpose of the letter correctly
given the correct closing statement
given the correct sign-off with the correct name
CW Important points to note:
• Keep Picture/s & Topic in Mind
• Overcoming a Challenge
• Flash the topic to keep you and the reader on track
• … trying to overcome the challenge of…
• … his determination kept him doing…
• Close the story with a clear statement of the topic
• … he finally overcome his challenge of…
• Content - Creativity , Engaging , Credible, Well-expressed
• Language – good sentence variety, effective word choice
Eg, Similes, Idioms and Metaphors
• Organisation – well-linked, organised in clear paragraphs
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 (no bolding for Spelling
error, all errors underlined)
12 marks
Comprehension
Cloze
15 marks
Synthesis/
Transformation
10 marks
Comprehension (OE) 20 marks
TOTAL: 95 marks
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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 not read aloud but time is given for students to read the questions
before they listen to each of the texts
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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
P6 Reading & Oral Communication Programme
• Read English books (Wednesday & Thursday)
• What’s Up (Monthly newspaper)
– exposure to different text types, enhance pupils’ knowledge
of current affairs)
• BBC Learning English
(to be conducted in class during curriculum)
– improve pupils' oral competency
– ignite interest in local and international current affairs
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SEMESTER 2
Intensive Preparation for PSLE
• practice papers
• revision & consolidation based on components
- composition
- situational writing
- language use (grammar, vocabulary)
- synthesis & transformation
- comprehension
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RESOURCES
STELLAR Plus worksheets
- Reading and understanding. Grammar, vocabulary (based on text)
Teacher-prepared worksheets
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Synthesis & Transformation, Comprehension
(including exam format practices)
Composition Writing & Situational Writing
- Teacher-prepared materials
- Composition Writing File (Pink), Situational Writing File (Blue)
Listening Comprehension
- Teacher-prepared materials
Oral Communication
- teacher-prepared materials
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• About Grammar (Intermediate)
P4 to P6
used as a reference book
pupils will do selected exercises in the
textbook and self mark
Resources
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
SPELLING AND DICTATION - Spelling List – common misspelt words/different word forms & others
- 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
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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/
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Compulsory Holiday Lessons
• A P6 English PSLE Programme will be
conducted during *first week of June
holidays
*tentative date (more information will be provided later)
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2018 PSLE EXAMINATION CALENDAR (TENTATIVE)
Oral Examination Thu, 16 August –
Fri, 17 August 2018
Listening Comprehension Fri, 14 September 2018
Written Examination Thu, 27 September –
Wed, 03 October 2018
Marking Exercise Mon, 15 October – Thu,
18 October 2018
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https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/examination-timetable/2018_examcalendar_psle.pdf
We look forward to a positive partnership in
2018!
Successful Language Learners have
three dominant traits:
an interest in texts
a positive learning attitude
an impeccable work ethic
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