TOP CHINESE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
Top Chinese Enrichment Programme Teaching Material Series
.Little Scholars Series - Primary Chinese
Top Chinese Enrichment Programme (Secondary)
.Top Chinese Enrichment Programme (Primary)
Revised Edition
Comprehension Passages and Composition Writing (Primary)
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Little Scholars Series Primary Chinese
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Little Scholars Series Primary Chinese
2B2B
Little Scholars Series - Primary Chinese 2B is based on the
latest Primary School Chinese Curriculum developed by the Ministry
of Education, Singapore. It consists of 9 exercises that correspond
to the 9 lessons in the primary Chinese textbook, one mid-term
revision paper and two end-of-term revision papers.
Key features include: Reading and oral practices: Develop ones
reading and oral
skills with reading passages and dialogues containing key
vocabulary from the textbook lessons as well as pictures designed
for oral description.
Effective vocabulary acquisition: Reinforce the learning of new
words and phrases through a wide variety of exercises with lively
illustrations.
Cultural knowledge: Learn the origins and evolution of Chinese
characters and their various radicals through simple
illustrations.
Self evaluation: Evaluate ones progress using a checklist
provided at the end of each lesson; uncover gaps in learning and
identify areas of weaknesses.
2B
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3A3A
Little Scholars Series - Primary Chinese 3A is based on the
latest Primary School Chinese Curriculum developed by the Ministry
of Education, Singapore. It consists of 10 exercise
s that correspond to th
e 10 lessons in the
primary Chinese textbo
ok, one mid-term revisi
on paper
and two end-of-term rev
ision papers.
Key features include:
Reading and oral pr
actices: Develop ones
reading and oral
skills with reading pa
ssages and dialogues
containing key
vocabulary from the text
book lessons as well as
pictures designed
for oral description.
Effective vocabular
y acquisition: Reinforce
the learning of
new words and phrases
through a wide variety o
f exercises with
lively illustrations.
Cultural knowledge:
Learn the origins
and evolution of
Chinese characters an
d their various radical
s through simple
illustrations.
Self evaluation: Ev
aluate ones progress
using a checklist
provided at the end o
f each lesson; uncove
r gaps in learning
and identify areas of we
aknesses.
3A
MOE
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n, visit www.cengagech
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Little Scholars Series
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Primary Chinese
Programme features Word recognition and vocabulary expansion
Improve students language fluency through games and practice,
for
better understanding and usage of words.
Reading comprehension and summary writing Acquire essential
reading, analytical and writing techniques for
comprehension and composition exercises.
Mock tests Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses through
progressive
assessments to prepare students mentally and academically for
examinations.
Listening comprehension and oral practice Sharpen students
listening, oral and interpretative skills through
listening comprehension and video conversation practice based on
the latest MOE syllabus.
Cultural supplement Discover the joy of learning Chinese from
cultural components
in course materials. Improve language proficiency through
supplementary lessons that cultivate healthy reading habits.
TCEP
Learning objectivesThe Top Chinese Enrichment Programme (TCEP)
is designed in accordance with the MOE Primary and Secondary School
Syllabus. It is reviewed regularly so that students will benefit
from efficient learning approaches and guiding concepts. Through
our enrichment classes, resources and repertoire of teaching
strategies, we aim to help every student establish a good
linguistic foundation, cultivate an enduring interest in learning
the language, develop lifelong
communication skills and be motivated to achieve academic
excellence.
Learning objectivesUnleash the imagination to turn thoughts into
expressive words and creative writings. Be motivated to explore,
plan and write comprehensively. Learn to construct unique phrases
and sentences from words. Build up a vocabulary bank through better
observational skills and sensitivity to surroundings. Learn to
write with ease, confidence and greater language fluency.
Programme features Chinese wonderland: Lets explore words Fun
with language games designed to improve language proficiency.
Enhance sense of language through grammar, sentence structure
and vocabulary.
Expressing through picture discussion Improve written
expressions and observations through picture
discussions. Unleash potential with a selection of fun and
engaging learning activities.
Creativity boosters! Foster mental agility in interpreting and
deciphering texts. Be engaged in brainstorming sessions.
Learning objectivesGain familiarity with examination format and
structure. Build up a collection of good words and expressions.
Acquire different writing techniques to write compositions with
ease and within a stipulated time. Acquire fundamental reading and
analytical skills to answer comprehension questions
effectively.
Programme features Topic-based and picture-based composition
writing
*Inclusive of situational writing composition for Primary 5/6
(Higher Chinese) class
Learn to select and handle different composition topics. Hone
writing skills and strategies. Improve quality of writing through
essay-enhancing techniques.
Reading comprehension Answer comprehension questions with
confidence by understanding
the expectations of each question, as well as its corresponding
answering technique.
Learning objectivesMaster writing techniques for composition
writing. Complete compositions in time. Acquire fundamental reading
and analytical techniques for answering comprehension
questions.
Programme features Language refinement Build vocabulary bank
through observational skills and sensitivity
to surroundings. Learn about introduction, body and conclusion
for compositions. Plan and write for different topics and
themes.
Written compositions & verbal compositions: Weave ideas and
improve language fluency through verbal
compositions. Explore diverse themes and inspirations through
discussions. String unique expressions into writings.
Reading comprehension Analyse and decipher passages of diverse
themes through word-
cue learning techniques. Identify various types of comprehension
questions and learn the corresponding answering techniques.
Programme features Vocabulary revision and expansion Enhance
sense of language through revision and expansion of the
vocabulary bank.
Composition writing and functional writing Learn to write
compositions and functional writings confidently from
writing techniques, brainstorming sessions and discussions.
Reading comprehension and summary writing Develop vital reading,
analytical and summarizing skills to approach
comprehension and summary questions.
Cultural Insights Gain cultural knowledge from Chinese
classics.
Chinese booster Nurture appreciation towards Chinese culture
through a selection
of enthralling short stories from Journey to the West, Romance
of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber and other classical
Chinese novels.
TCEP
Top Chinese Enrichment ProgrammePrimary 1 to 6
Chinese Creative Reading and Writing Primary 2
Comprehension Passages and Composition Writing - Primary 5 and
6
Comprehension Passages and Composition Writing Primary 3 and
4
Top Chinese Enrichment ProgrammeSecondary 1 to 4
The academic board comprises lecturers from Confucius Institute,
NTU, graduates of the Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language awarded
by the Institute, current school teachers and professional
educators.
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students who
attend 30 or more lessons within a year .
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