13 JANUARY 2016

Presented by: NAME OF EL TEACHER

English Key Programmes for 2016

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 – Grammar Smart TB & WBs

(Selected exercises will be covered)

• 2 Blue Paper files for Worksheets

• 1 Pink Paper File for Continuous Writing

• 1 single-lined exercise book (Spelling/Dictation)

Resources needed for the year 2016

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 SHOW & TELL Objectives: Provide a platform / opportunity for pupils to: • present ideas in speech • build confidence in speaking in front of classmates

SHOW & TELL

Help from parents:

• The handout for the Show & Tell would be given in

advance

• A sample presentation script will be provided for you to

prepare your child for the presentation.

• Use ‘wh’ questions to help your child put together what

he/she wants to present to the class

English SHOW & TELL Topic – About a Person

Guidelines

Duration of presentation : 2 – 3 min

Topic : About A Person

What to say :

1. Name of the person

2. Describe the person Describe

3. How is he/she related to you? Relationship

4. Name three things you like about the person. Qualities

5. What do you want to learn from him/her? Learn

You can show a picture of the person by :

- bringing a print photograph.

- bringing a soft copy saved in a thumbdrive.

English

Project Work – Term 2

• 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

10% 20% 20% 50%

P2 English

In Terms 1-3, P2 CA1, SA1 & CA2 consist of alternative modes of

assessment such as spelling, listening & oral exercises & revision

worksheets, etc.

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

P2 English

• Reading aloud

• Stimulus-based conversation

Will be taught and practised in

class

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

Composition

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

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