UPPER PRIMARY ENGLISH WRITING

Primary 5 to 6

PREPARING FOR THE PSLE ENGLISH COMPOSITION

At the upper primary level, students are required to demonstrate mastery of grammar rules through sound sentence structure, an acquisition of varied vocabulary used suitably, higher level critical thinking and analytical skills along with drawing conclusions based on their general knowledge. As such, we not only equip them with the necessary content knowledge needed but also skills and strategies needed to write their compositions with coherence and originality. Incorporating the SAIL approach, your child will be equipped with the following skill sets:

What to expect:

• Result-focused, exam-smart strategies
• Exposure to various writing styles
• Expansion of vocabulary and ability to express stories using figurative language
• Acquisition of story-writing techniques to present eloquence and invoke captivation in writing
• Exposure to general knowledge and current affairs that will give them an edge in the exams
• Mastery of SAIL strategies that will help them score in both components of Paper 1- Situational Writing and Continuous Writing