Primary / Secondary Academic Learning Tips and Resources

Picture discussion for lower Primary levels

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21350377/Picture-Discussion-Lower-Primary-Level

English picture discussion suitable for P1, P2, P3

MW Tuition resources

http://mwtuition.com.sg/resources
Free past years Exam papers for downloading, from P1-P6, all subjects. FREE but registration is required.

What your preschooler should know for Chinese before entering Primary 1

English Compositions from Zhangde Primary School

http://www.vtaide.com/English/stories.html
Archives of English compositions written by students (P1-P6) from Zhangde Primary School.

Composition phrases

http://o2-level-english.blogspot.com/
Good collection of composition phrases, although it is for secondary level.

Oral examination in Primary Schools

ORAL EXAMINATION > 15 MARKS

Section 1 : Reading Aloud ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...

PRONUNCIATION
A way in which words are pronounced in reference to the correct manner

ARTICULATION
An ability to express fluently and coherently (in speech)
Ensure separate sounds and words are clear

RHYTHM
Measure flow of words; well paced

FLUENCY
Quick... easy... and flowing expression; not to fast and not too slow

EXPRESSIVENESS
Expressing words and phrases with quality intonation of voice
Ability to use appropriate pitch to convey ideas and feelings

Section 2 : Picture Discussion ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...

ABILITY TO TALK ON A GIVEN PICTURE

Giving an introduction...
Good Morning, Teacher... (Not Good Morning 'Cher...)
This picture shows a... OR
This picture depicts a scene from a ...... restaurant, a mall, a library, a canteen (etc)

Tips:

Try to talk about the picture, from a sweeping glance from left to right
On my left... there are two cyclists cycling along the path...
Behind them... are two children on tricycles...
Proper use of prepositions follows on throughout the picture discussion
For example, beside the girl or above them or in between the trees (etc)
DO NOT point to the pictures.
ALWAYS USE present tense.
AVOID using "I see..." (some testers deduct marks for this...)

Section 3: Conversation ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...
ENGAGEMENT IN CONVERSATION

Ability to interact with the tester with personal responses to a given topic.
Almost (usually) the picture given will be similar to the one in Section 2
Not really so much of right or wrong context here but more to be able to handle a meaningful and nonchalant conversation with the tester on the picture given.

Example..
This is a picture of a clinic.
There are many patients waiting outside at the reception area.
I go to a clinic with my parents when I fall ill.
The doctor will check all his patients in the doctor's room.
... and so on

source: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-primary-school-oral-examinations