Congratulations to our P6 English student Kendrick Lai for being one of the top 20 winners in the SOTA creative writing competition 2021!! We loved how you took the phrase ‘This was clearly NOT a dream..’ and created a unique setting with very interesting characters! You must be so proud Read more…
Post-PSLE Testimonials Every year, I ask a few parents from my P6 English classes to write a testimonial on their child’s experience in my English classes. This year a few parents wrote their testimonials after the PSLE examinations. I have also included one testimonial from a parent whose daughter, Claire, Read more…
I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my students on their amazing English results and T-scores! Your hard work and resilience have paid off this year. While there are many successes, some students feel disappointed in their T-scores. I believe that they are have all succeeded even Read more…
Most students have received their SA2 results. While some results are cause for celebration, others are reminders that certain subjects require more effort. Either way, examinations, while stressful for students (and parents), are good indicators of whether students have understood and applied techniques and skills learnt in schools and in Read more…
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 from other parents about how my English classes are run. This year has been Read more…
Opening of a new Primary 1 English class Thinking Factory is excited to announce the opening of our Primary 1 English class in 2021. Over the years, our focus has been on helping students in the upper primary years achieve their PSLE goals. However, laying a good foundation and building Read more…
Tips on preparing Primary 5 students for their PSLE year in Term 4 As students head towards the end of term 3 and move on to Term 4, I begin to prepare my P5 students for their transition into their PSLE year. I do so by: Getting them to work Read more…
Our last composition done in class was on the theme of being late. Using the Cause and Effect model for composition themes such as being late or being careless is very effective for planning. This is a quick and organised way to use the theme and pictures given in your Read more…
Teacher Rachael has proposed a 2-day writing course. The course will follow the Secondary curriculum changes in English Language. DESCRIPTION The aim of the course will be to teach the students techniques on how to handle: Persuasive Writing Skills (Discursive/Argumentative) Narrative Writing Skills (Personal Recount & Descriptive) Dates: 22nd & 25th Read more…
Every year, I get my P5 & P6 students to prepare the questions on the list. The list was created by one of the ‘top’ schools a few years back as a means to prepare their students for the SBC portion of the oral component. I like this list and Read more…