In both the P3 and P4 Paper 2, there is a section called Grammar Cloze. This is broken up into two parts. One (Passage 1) is choosing the correct pronouns, which is easy to score and the other (Passage 2) Read more…
Our Secondary 4 2021 class will begin on November 1st 3.30pm-5.30pm. Just like the PSLE year, we believe that preparing students early for any major examination is important. In the post below, Tr Rachael, our upper secondary teacher, explores the Read more…
How to tackle Comprehension OE As we approach the final lap of the SA2 examinations, most students have completed their Oral and Paper 1 components. Next week my P3-P5 students will be busy revising for the components in Paper 2. Read more…
Primary2 English: Evaluating grammar rules, comprehension and writing skills Most schools do not give formal assessments to their Primary 1 and 2 students. This is a good way for young students to enjoy their day to day school life and Read more…
Initially unplanned, the 2020 P3 class was started as a way to accommodate the siblings of my older current or ex students. As the Covid-19 situation worsened in the first part of the year, I stopped taking in new students Read more…
P4 SA2 Composition reminders This week marks the start of Paper 1 for some of the P4 students. Most P4 students will be given a composition with three unlinked pictures and a theme to follow. Some schools may offer the Read more…
Secondary English Oral O-Level: Overview & Reading Aloud At Thinking Factory, every component of the English Language is important. We make the time and effort to help our students score in all their English components, especially in major examinations such Read more…
P6 English 2020 testimonials Every year, I ask a few parents of my P6 students to write a testimonial about their child’s experience in my English class. I feel that this is a good way for parents to get feedback Read more…
Today, I will bid farewell to the last class of my 2020 P6 students. Like every year, it will take me some time to get used to not seeing them on a weekly basis. At the same time I feel Read more…
Gearing up for Secondary 4 English: 5 tips to make a good transition As you cross over from Secondary 3 to Secondary 4, it is never too early to start preparing for your English ‘O’ Levels. Knowing what to expect Read more…