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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
COMPONENT CONTENT MARKS
Paper 1
WritingContinuous Writing 40
Situational Writing 15
Paper 2
Language Use
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
95
Paper 3
Listening
Comprehension
Picture Matching
Sequencing
Comprehension
20
Paper 4
Oral CommunicationReading Aloud 10
Stimulus-based Conversation 20
Total 200
P5 EXAM FORMAT – ENGLISH LANGUAGE
COMPONENT CONTENT MARKS
Writing Continuous Writing 20
Language Use Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
50
Listening
Comprehension
Picture Matching
Sequencing
Comprehension
14
Oral Communication Reading Aloud 6
Stimulus-based Conversation 10
Total 100
P4 EXAM FORMAT – ENGLISH LANGUAGE
KEY CHANGES TO P5 EXAM FORMAT (wef 2015)
o Continuous Writing – only 1 question (students to write on given topic supported by discrete picture stimuli)
o Oral Communication – stimulus-based conversation
o Comprehension – variety in the way questions are presented, different text types (eg. informational, narrative)
o Listening Comprehension – more graphic representation
AREAS OF CONCERN / TARGETED AREAS
1. Continuous Writing
2. Comprehension
3. Stimulus-based Conversation
1. Continuous Writing (P5 - Example)
Write a composition of at least 150 words about a challenge.
The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.
Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.
Consider the following points when you plan the composition: •What was the challenge?•Why was it challenging?
You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.
Write a composition of at least 150 words about what you did during the holidays.
The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.
Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.
Consider the following points when you plan the composition: •What did you do?•Who did you do it with? •Who did you enjoy most about it? •How did you feel about it?
You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.
Helping words:
took a vacation unforgettable
wonderful memories looking forward
enjoyed ourselves
1. Continuous Writing (P4 - Example)
1. Continuous WritingYour child
o must address both the topic and make reference to atleast one picture to develop and expand the story.
o develop the picture. Cursory mention of the item inthe picture is not considered as development of plot.
o write accurately (grammar, expression, spelling andpunctuation) and use wide and appropriatevocabulary.
o must write a story that is sequenced well, with goodparagraphing and linking of ideas and facts.
oHelp your child by
⮚ exposing your child to different types of reading materials
⮚ building vocabulary through reading
⮚ providing tools and opportunities for writing
⮚ getting your child to go through the spelling/vocabulary list and the writing companion printed by the school
2. Comprehension (P5 - Example of a text)
Usually a narrative
38 – 45 lines (about 600 words)
20 marks
2. Comprehension (P4 - Example of a text)
20 marks
Comprehension I
Comprehension II
True/False Reason
The author
enjoyed eating
chicken rice at
the Bukit Merah
Food Centre.
The author’s
father took him
for a meal as a
reward.
Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is
true or false. Then give one reason why you think so. [2m]
2. Comprehension – Example of a question (P5)
2. Comprehension – Example of a question (P4)
Your child
o must read the passage carefully first before answeringany question and try to understand the content verywell. He should not rush to answer the questions.
o annotate beside each paragraph to explain the mainidea during the second reading
o ask questions about characters, places and events
o retell the story
o explain how the character is feeling
o create a timeline of the events in the story
2. Comprehension
Stimulus (poster)
Pasir Ris Community Centre
Sports for Kids
Take up a sport this holiday!
swimming
tennis
football
volleyball
3. Stimulus-based Conversation
Your child:o needs to express himself very clearly and with confidence.o needs to speak fluently and with grammatical accuracy,
using a range of appropriate vocabulary and structures,supported by correct pronunciation.
o needs to interact very well and show initiative inintroducing ideas.
o must study the picture carefully and think about thepossible topic for the conversations.
o must make a link to the picture by using the detailsprovided to support his answer.
o must support his responses with personal opinions orrelevant experiences, stories and new ideas.
3. Stimulus-based Conversation
• Get your child to read widely, and talk about whathe has read or experienced. Hence, he will be ableto give his personal responses which are well-developed.
• Get him to listen to related experiences by differentpeople so that he is able to share different points ofviews.
3. Stimulus-based Conversation
Parents’ Support▶ Home support – help your child learn English by
providing English language reading materials athome.
▶ Activate child’s interest – show your child thatyou believe learning English is both enjoyable anduseful in your daily life.
▶ Role models – read and write notes and messagesin front of your child.
▶ Understanding – English language learningrequires frequent exposure to listening, speaking,reading and writing opportunities and activitiesrather than use of worksheets alone.
COMPONENT WEIGHTAGE
Activity Book 50%
Performance Task 50%
Total 100%
P4 & P5 – SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies Primary 2020 Syllabus
• A letter grade will be awarded at the end of Semester 2 for thePrimary Three to Primary Six levels.
Support
▶ http://www.parkviewpri.moe.edu.sg/
Email:
Mdm Norla (ST EL) : [email protected]
Mrs Yeo Shiyu : [email protected]
Phone:
6585 1421
