Presented by: NAME OF EL TEACHER

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1 Presented by: NAME OF EL TEACHER 15 JANUARY 2016

2 STELLAR Plus Key Programmes for 2016 Overview MOE STELLAR Teaching Model with Supplementary NHPS Resources The best of both worlds (Engagement with Enhancement) Language Skill-based Curriculum with a Critical Thinking- enriched Component PSLE Component Skills with Application of Critical Thinking Wide Genres: Fiction, Information Texts, Current Affairs Silent Reading The best way to start the day! (Monday & Tuesday EL Book) Recommended Reading List P5/6 Intensive Programmes Consolidation of Skills for PSLE success

3 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

4 PRIMARY 6 ENGLISH PAPER FORMAT FOR: CA1 (PAPER 2 ONLY) SA1 PRELIMS PSLE

5 WEIGHTING of different components Paper 1: Writing 27.5% (SW: 15 marks; CW:40 marks) Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension 47.5% (Booklet A: 28 marks; Booklet B: 67 marks) Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 10% (20 marks) Paper 4: Oral Communication (30 marks) 15% Total 100%

6 PAPER 1: Writing Part 1: Situational Writing Duration of Paper: 1 hr 10 min 15 marks meet the demands of a given context - focus on purpose, audience & context Part 2: Continuous Writing 40 marks write a composition: - 1 qn with a theme and 3 non-relational pictures

7 PAPER 2: Language Use & Comprehension Duration of Paper 2: 1 hr 50 min TOTAL: 95 marks Booklet A (28 marks) Booklet B (67 marks) Grammar (MCQ) Vocabulary (MCQ) Vocabulary Cloze Visual Text Comprehension 10 marks 5 marks 5 marks 8 marks Grammar Cloze Editing for Spelling & Grammar (no bolding for Spelling error, all errors underlined) Comprehension Cloze 10 marks 12 marks 15 marks Synthesis/ Transformation 10 marks Comprehension (OE) 20 marks

8 PAPER 3: Listening Comprehension Q1 to Q4 Graphic options Q5 to 20 Word options 7 marks 13 marks (test ability to understand spoken English texts in the form of news items, announcements, speeches, advertisements, instructions, conversations and stories, etc) options not read aloud but time given for students to read the questions before they listen to each of the texts

9 PAPER 4: Oral English Reading Aloud Stimulusbased Conversation 10 marks 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)

10 P6 Reading & Oral PROGRAMME Read English books (Monday & Tuesday) What s Up (Monthly newspaper) exposure to different text types, enhance pupils knowledge of current affairs) News-in-Class (to be conducted in class during curriculum time) improve pupils' oral competency ignite interest in local and international current affairs

11 SEMESTER 2 Intensive Preparation for PSLE practice papers revision & consolidation based on components - composition - situational writing - language use (grammar, vocabulary) - synthesis & transformation - comprehension

12 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 (Blue), Situational Writing File (Pink) Listening Comprehension - Teacher-prepared materials Oral - teacher-prepared materials

13 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

14 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

15 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 Online version: A thesaurus -similar to a dictionary, but instead of definitions and pronunciations, it contains synonyms and sometimes antonyms. Online version:

16 Parents Briefing A P6 Parents Briefing will be conducted on 30 Jan 2016

17 Compulsory Holiday Lessons A PSLE Programme will be conducted during *first week of June holidays *tentative date (more information will be provided later)

18 2016 PSLE EXAMINATION CALENDAR (TENTATIVE) Oral Examination Thu, 18 August Fri, 19 August 2016 Listening Comprehension Fri, 16 September 2016 Written Examination Marking Exercise Thu, 29 September Wed, 05 October2016 Mon, 17 October Thu, 20 October

19 Successful Language Learners have three dominant traits: An Interest in Texts A Positive Learning Attitude An Impeccable Work Ethic We look forward to a positive partnership in 2016!