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 (Learning to Read - 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
P3 – James and the Giant Peach)
P4 – Charlotte’s Web)
Learning Walls
Enhancing the Learning of the English Language

6. Changes From P2 EOY 2018 to P3 EOY 2019
P2 (80 marks)
P3 (100 marks)
Writing
Continuous Writing – 12 marks
Continuous Writing – 20 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 40 marks
Language Use and Comprehension – 50 marks
Listening Comprehension – 12 marks
Listening Comprehension – 14 marks
Oral
Reading Aloud – 6 marks
Stimulus-based Conversation – 10 marks
Assessment will only happen at the end of the year. What can you expect?

7. P3 and P4 EL Assessments format for 2019
Term
P3 2019
P4 2019 2
Review consisting of Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension components (30m)
SA1 -
Listening Comprehension (14m)
Oral (16m)
Composition (20m)
Language Use and Comprehension (50m) 3
TT – 4
SA2 -

8. How can I help my child? Do… monitor your child’s daily work
give encouragement and support in areas for improvement
praise your child for any progress made
As parents, you play a vital role in preparing and supporting your child in his early years of education. Here are some tips to help him enjoy his learning experience in primary school.

9. Reading Tips Read with drama and excitement!
Use different voices for different characters in the story!
Re-read favourite stories
Choose books and authors that your child enjoys and re-read his/her favourite stories as many times as they want
Read from different genres
Read all kinds of materials—stories, poems, information books, magazines and newspaper articles
Visit the library regularly
Make regular visits to the library and immerse your child in the world of books
Read daily
Set aside a special time each day for reading. Set up a reading area in your home and make it your child’s ‘reading place’!

10. Thank you 