1. AIPS parents’ briefing
Sharing by English Department

2. English Department Vision & Mission
Effective Communicators, Passionate Learners
Mission
To provide quality learning experiences and a vibrant, language-rich environment to develop pupils to become Avid readers, Confident speakers, Active listeners and Creative writers.

3. Key Directions Quality Learning Experiences within the classrooms
- STELLAR approach (Reading to Learn)
- Student Learning Space (SLS)
- Collaborative Learning Experiences

4. Key Directions Building a Reading Culture - NLB Collaboration
- Class Library

5. Key Directions
Joyful Learning Experiences – extending language learning beyond the classrooms
Language Arts Programme
P5)
Learning Walls
Enhancing the Learning of the English Language

6. Changes From P4 to P5 Standard
Writing
Continuous Writing – 20 marks
Situational Writing – 15 marks
Continuous Writing – 40 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 50 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 95 marks
Listening Comprehension – 14 marks
Listening Comprehension – 20 marks
Oral
Reading Aloud – 6 marks
Stimulus-based Conversation – 10 marks
Reading Aloud – 10 marks
Stimulus-based Conversation – 20 marks

7. Changes From P4 to P5 Foundation
Writing
Continuous Writing – 20 marks
Situational Writing – 10 marks
Continuous Writing – 30 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 50 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 60 marks
Listening Comprehension – 14 marks
Listening Comprehension – 20 marks
Oral
Reading Aloud – 6 marks
Stimulus-based Conversation – 10 marks
Reading Aloud – 10 marks
Stimulus-based Conversation – 20 marks

8. Pri 5 and 6 English How can you help your child at home?
Speaking [Oral Communciation]
converse with your child on what has happened in school
When out, speak to them about what is around them
Talk to them about the latest news and seek their opinions
Reading [Language Use and Comprehension]
making reading a priority   
read to your child/get your child to read to you
keep reading materials nearby   
visit the library   
be a reading role-model
Writing [Continuous Writing]
- encourage your child to journal

9. Parental Support
At upper primary, pupils tend to struggle with Comprehension Cloze and Comprehension open-ended
Encourage pupils to look for contextual clues and to read with understanding
Most importantly, encourage pupils to strive for accuracy!

10. Thank you 