Stimulus-Based Conversation

Parents’ Workshop6 April 2018

Oasis Primary School

English Language Department

Purpose of this workshop

Importance of Oral component

Skills required for Oral

Reading Aloud & Stimulus-Based Conversation

Questions in a Stimulus-Based Conversation

OREO Strategy

Hands-on Activity

Pointers for Stimulus-Based Conversation

Agenda

To provide you with knowledge of the oral examination.

To equip you with skills and practical tips to guide your child in the stimulus-based conversation.

Purpose of this workshop

Importance of Oral component

21CC skills –Build confident communicators

Develop and strengthen understanding of spoken language to address a purpose, an audience or a context.

Speak with accurate pronunciation and appropriate intonation.

Plan and present information and ideas for a variety of purposes.

Use for example, comprehension skills, strategies and language to convey meaning during interactions.

English Language Syllabus, 2010

Skills required for Oral

Pronunciation

Expressiveness and Fluency

Appropriateness of Voice Quality for the Purpose, Audience and Context

Part 1: Reading Aloud

Personal Response

Clarity of Expression

- Fluency

- Language Use and Pronunciation

Engagement in Conversation

Part 2: Stimulus-Based Conversation

Requires on-the-spot thinking

Ability to link ideas together

Ability to elaborate on ideas by providing examples and sharing of personal experiences

Why SBC ?

Second component of the oral examination

The examiner will ask some questions and the student will have a conversation with him/her

Comprises 10% of Semestral Assessment examinations

Stimulus-Based Conversation

Sample Pictures of SBC

Transport and Vehicles

roti prata

sandwich

cornflakes with milk

Food

Sample Pictures of SBC

Celebrate Children’s Day at Phillip Island Chocolate Factory!

1 – 4 October 2018

$15 per ticketAll tickets available for sale at your nearest supermarket.

Get a chance to receive free chocolate samples!

Question is based on the given picture.

It is also linked to the reading text in part 1 of the oral exam.

Students can fall back on the reading text for responses (only when necessary).

First Question

Focuses on issues on a personallevel

Do you take up enrichment lessons in your free time? Tell me about it.

Second Question

Focuses on issues on a nationallevel

Why do you think it is important for schools to encourage children to care for the environment? Have you participated in such an activity before? Tell me about it.

Third Question

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

O pinion

R eason

E laboration (experience & example)

OREO Strategy

O pinion (repeated as conclusion)

Stimulus-Based Conversation

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

O pinion

R easons

E laboration(examples & experiences)

QUESTION:

1) Look at these items.

Which one do you

like? Why?

O pinion (repeated as conclusion)

Linked to the picture given. Linked to the reading

passage.

Theme: The Perfect Birthday

Present

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS Q(1)

O pinion

R easons

Of all the items here, I like

the iPad the most.

I will never be bored with an

iPad in my hands. There are

many things I can do with an

iPad. I can play games with

it, listen to stories, practise

Math sums and even watch

videos on the iPad.

Example 1

E laboration(examples & experiences)

My father has an iPad. There are

times he allows me to play with

his iPad. I like to listen to the

Baby Shark song and sing along.

I like to play with some of the

games installed like Clash

Royale. It is a game to earn cards

to attack my opponent’s castle. I

enjoy playing this game very

much. I even beat my father’s

highest score!

O pinion

In conclusion, I like the iPad the

most as there are many apps in

there to keep me entertained. I

will never be bored with an iPad

in my hand!

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

O pinion

R easons

E laboration (examples & experiences)

QUESTION:

2) What do you usually

wish for on your

birthday?

O pinion (repeated as conclusion)

Focuses on issues on a personal level.

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS Q(2)

O pinion

R easons

I wish to go to River Safari with my

family.

My parents are very busy. They

spend a lot of their time at work. On

normal days, my parents try to be

home before I go to bed so that

they can read me a book before I

sleep. I know they love me very

much. I hope that on this special

day of mine, they would spend all

their time with me. In addition to

that, I have not been to River Safari

before. Hence, it will be an

enriching experience for me.

Example 1

E laborationexamples & experiences

My teacher and friends have shared

about their River Safari trips with their

families with me. They told me about

an animal named Manatee, and how

big it is. I read about Manatees in the

books. They are sea cows. They feed

on seagrasses. I am surprised to find

out that that they can live up to 70

years old! I read that River Safari is

organizing a Manatee Mania tour. It is

a special programme whereby

participants can interact with the

manatee up close. I really hope that I

have the opportunity to participate in

this programme. Imagine touching and

seeing a Manatee up close!

O pinion

In conclusion, I hope my

parents can spend time

with me at River Safari on

my birthday this year! I am

sure it will be a memorable

birthday.

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

O pinion

R easons

E laboration (examples & experiences)

QUESTION:

3) What are some of the

things you would

consider when getting

a gift for someone?

O pinion (repeated as conclusion)

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS Q(3)

O pinion

R easons

I would have to consider if the person

receiving my gift would like it. In addition

to that, the cost of the gift is an

important factor as well.

I think it is important for me to know who

I am getting the gift for. I would try to find

out what the person likes or dislikes. This

will help me to get something that

he/she likes or needs. In addition to this,

cost is an important factor for me to

consider as well. I am a student and I do

not have much savings. Hence, I cannot

afford anything that costs an arm and a

leg.

Example 1

E laborationexamples & experiences

I remembered my first gift was a present

for my mum’s birthday last year. I could

still remember how excited I was to

finally have a chance to buy my mum a

gift. When I counted my savings in my

piggy bank, I was a little disappointed to

find out that I only have $20 in it. I

wanted to get her something really

special as I love my mum very much. I

want to thank her for all the love and

care she has showered upon me all

these years. Finally, I have decided to

bake a birthday cake for my mum myself.

I used the $20 to purchase the

ingredients for a cake. My mum was very

touched when she saw my birthday gift.

She said that it was the best birthday gift

she ever had.

O pinion

In conclusion, I would consider

the needs and likes of the

person I am getting the gift for.

In addition to that, it must be

within my budget. Hopefully, it

would be something that he or

she likes.

Hands-on Activity

Theme: Stephanie Investigates

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLSQUESTIONS:

1) Look at the pictures. Have you ever

witnessed or read about any of these

crimes before? Tell me about it.

2) If you come across someone vandalising

in school, what would you do? Why?

3) Why do you think shoplifting is against the

law? What have some shops done to

prevent shoplifting?

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

O pinion

R easons

E laboration (examples & experiences)

O pinon (repeated as conclusion)

OREO Strategy

Work in your assigned groups and come up with a response using the OREO Strategy.

Have fun!

Hands-on Activity

OREO Strategy

Each student is given 5 minutes to prepare.

During the preparation time, each student MUST do the following:

(1) Practise reading the passage

(2) Look at the SBC picture. Think of possible questions the examiner may ask. Try to link it to a theme. Plan the answers to these questions.

Preparation Time

Maintain eye contact during the conversation.

Request for the question to be repeated if necessary.

Take the initiative to elaborate by giving more details.

Speak in complete sentences.

Pointers for SBC

Give personal experiences and express points very clearly.

Use a wide vocabulary of words and ensure they are used appropriately.

Engage the examiner, not rattle on and on.

Be confident!

Pointers for SBC