
Below are lists that my P6 students and I have compiled together. Pls bear in mind these lists are not complete. They are just the beginning…
A happy scenario
a) Introduction
- The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly.
- The sunset was glorious, all rosy and salmon-pink
b) Describing People
- Puffy cheeks/ broad muscular shoulders/ cute button nose/ soft and sweet voice/ with lovely curls/ long, soft and silky hair/ bright, sparkling eyes
c) Describing happiness
- Her heart was filled with overflowing joy.
- She felt surrounded by angels of joy.
- Her eyes twinkled with happiness.
- She was in high spirits.
d) Idioms
- On cloud nine
- Smack one’s lips
- Over the moon
- Have a whale of a time
- Lend a helping hand
- Greet someone with open arms
e) Proverbs
- A friend in need is a friend indeed
- Every cloud has a silver lining
- Make hay while the sun shines
- Many hands make light work
f) Similes
- As happy as a lark
- As joyful as a fly
- As faithful as a dog
- As gentle as a dove
- As graceful as a swan
- As sharp as a razor
- As bright as a button
- As brilliant as stars
A sad scenario
a) Introduction
The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land
b) Describing sadness/pain in dialogue
- Sobbed
- Moaned
- Lamented
- An expression of acute agony on his face
c) Describing people
- Pale-looking
- Sunken cheeks
- Tremulous voice
- Unkempt hair
- Bloodshot eyes
- Dull, expressionless eyes
- Puffy eyes
d) Idioms
- Be on the rocks
- No laughing matter
- Down in the mouth
- Have the blues
- Get cold feet
- Lose heart
- Bury the hatchet
- Could never see eye to eye
e) Proverbs
- Beggars can’t be choosers
- Its no use crying over spilt milk
- Time and tide wait for no man
f) Similes
- As sad as night
- As mournful as the grave
- As timid as a rabbit
- As calm as death
An Exciting scenario
a) Introduction
- The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land
- Black, ominious clouds covered the sky and released a sudden shower
b) Describing excitement/ panic
- Screams and loud cries pierced the air
- Everybody was fleeing franctically
- Horrible screams filled the air
- The scene was chaotic
- The wails of the fire engines could be heard
c) Describing dialogue and exciting phrases
- Stuttered
- Gasped
- Raved
- Shrieked
- A wild shriek of rage
- A fearful peal of thunder
- I was paralysed with fear
- His eyes revolved in terror
- She felt a shiver go down her spine
- See red
- Hit the ceiling
- At the eleventh hour
- Keep a cool head
- Smelt a rat
- At each other’s throats
d) Describing people
- Full of pockmarks
- Bulbous nose
- A screeching voice
- Eyes as red as burning coals
e) Proverbs
- Alls well that ends well
- Out of the frying pan and into the fire
f) Similes
- As angry as a wasp
- As fierce as a lion
- As stubborn as a mule
- As dark as midnight
Primary 5 English tuition class schedule
Day | Start time | End time |
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Thursday | 5.00 pm | 7.00 pm |
Friday | 4.00 pm | 6.00 pm |
Saturday | 2.00 pm | 4.00 pm |