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Confidence for English Primary 3 Programme
Confidence for English P3 Programme
Our Confidence for English P3 programme is a strong foundation for the years ahead. Through our MOE based curriculum, we guide Primary 3 students along the path to self-confidence and success in the examinations by training them to complete components of the English paper confidently, within a timed setting. We believe in the importance of instilling both IQ and EQ for your Primary 3 child to conquer any hurdles ahead.
In Primary 3, students will be introduced to weighted assessments and examinations in school. With our guidance, our P3 students will be able to apply what they have learnt for each component of the English paper.
As our programme name suggests, confidence is key. Confidence unlocks doors of possibilities for your child to excel to the best of their abilities leading up to PSLE English. We believe that confidence comes from competence. Through practices of each component, Primary 3 students will be able to tackle any examination.
Our programme covers these aspects of the Primary 3 English Language paper:
Paper 1 : Continuous Writing (Composition)
Writing is a skill that encompasses thought and process. We equip each student with strong writing skills that elevate their writing and impress the marker. Beyond that, each student will understand what is expected in a composition and how to let their creative thoughts flow to score.
- Story Mountain: Learn the structure of a compelling story.
- Strong Beginning: Craft captivating openings to grab attention.
- Sequence of Ideas: Ensure logical flow in writing.
- Applying Phrases and Strong Vocabulary: Use powerful vocabulary and phrases.
- Strong Problem and Complication: Create intriguing problems in stories.
- Using Emotion and Phrases: Bring compositions to life with emotion and vivid descriptions.
- Fascinating Plots: Develop plots that captivate and score well in content.
- Building a Deeper Plot: Add depth and complexity to storylines.
- Impactful Ending: Create memorable and impactful conclusions.
- Ending with Quotes: Learn to end stories with impactful quotes.
With our well-thought out and proven LK techniques, many students have grown and excelled in their composition with us.
Paper 2 : Language Use and Comprehension
We cover the following components of the English Paper:
Grammar MCQ
- Reading to understand: Spot clue words to identify the grammar rule.
- Grammar rules: Learn and apply essential grammar rules.
Vocabulary MCQ
- Reading to understand: Spot contextual clue words and understand the context of the sentence.
- Elimination method: Use effective strategies to choose the correct answers.
- Decision-making skills: Develop skills to answer accurately.
Grammar Cloze Passage
- Identifying grammar rules: Recognize and apply grammar rules accurately.
- Applying helping words: Use the correct helping words to complete sentences.
Comprehension Cloze Passage
- Reading to understand: Reading thoroughly and slowly to ensure comprehension of the text.
- Spotting clue words: Identify contextual clues to understand how to obtain the answer.
- LK Academy's techniques: Use our strategies to get the accurate answers, which can include linking words, phrasal verbs and words of contrast.
Editing
- Commonly misspelled words: Build a bank of frequently misspelled words.
- Techniques to correct errors: Learn our methods to correct errors in passages.
Synthesis and Transformation (Sentence Combining)
- Synthesis & transformation rules: Master the rules to transform sentences effectively.
- LK Academy's strategies: Apply our strategies to excel in this section.
Comprehension (Open-ended)
- Reading to understand: Reading to grasp the meaning of the comprehension text.
- Annotate to aid understanding: Use annotation to enhance comprehension.
- Spotting and labeling answers: Identify and label answers in the text to aid in being mindful when phrasing the answer.
- Finding the 'focus' of the question: Understand the core of what is being asked.
- Answering accurately: Provide precise answers with correct phrasing and grammar used as well as ensuring the question is answered accordingly to what is being asked.
This paper is a culmination of English skills taught throughout the year. At LK Academy, we equip each student with our very own SECRET FORMULA to ace these sections. We believe each student can excel with the right tools necessary.
Through practice, revision papers, mock exams and thorough explanations, each section is carefully taught in our classes to ensure each student has all the knowledge they need to excel in the English paper.
Paper 4 : Oral Communication
The Oral Examination encompasses Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation - two key components in school and in life using presentation skills and communication skills.
Key Skills for Oral Examination
- Develop Confidence: Through our LK proven techniques, we teach Primary 3 students to read confidently in front of an examiner using important speech and presentation skills to impress the examiner.
- Organize Thoughts: We guide students on how to structure their responses and answers effectively during the Oral prep time.
- Master Stimulus-Based Conversation: Enhance skills to handle stimulus-based conversations with ease using communication skills and confidence.
- Keeping the Conversation Going: Develop skills to maintain engaging conversations using impressive terminology and sharing personal experience.
- Expand Vocabulary: Enrich vocabulary and learning points to impress examiners.
- Overcome Examination Anxiety: Provide strategies to tackle Oral Examinations confidently and comfortably.
Through Mock Oral Exams with their teacher, each Primary 3 student will be able to build their confidence in speaking in front of the examiner while applying our techniques to ace the Oral exam.
What Parents Say
"A big thank you to Teacher Kim. She is a very dedicated, patient and committed English Teacher. She will update us periodically on the progress of the child. She builds strong rapport with her students and my son enjoys every one of her lessons. Under teacher Kim's coaching, my son has gained more confidence for his exams, especially composition writing. Appreciate teacher Kim's help in motivating him to reach for the stars!"
Mum of Kai Zer, P3