Singapore Primary 6 School Syllabus - English Language (Standard Level)

This syllabus aims to develop students' proficiency in English, preparing them for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). It focuses on six key areas: Listening and Viewing, Reading and Viewing, Speaking and Representing, Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary.

PSLE English Format

The PSLE English examination consists of four papers:

• Paper 1: Writing (55 marks) This paper has two sections:
• Situational Writing (14 marks): Students write a short functional piece, such as a letter or email, based on a given situation.
• Continuous Writing (40 marks): Students write a composition of at least 150 words on a given topic, often with accompanying pictures.
• Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension (95 marks) This paper assesses grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and synthesis skills through various question types, including multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions.
• Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (20 marks) This paper tests students' ability to understand spoken English through various audio texts.
• Paper 4: Oral Communication (30 marks) This paper assesses students' speaking skills through reading aloud and stimulus-based conversation.

Specific topics covered within these components include:

• Figures of Speech
• Occupations
• Grammar Cloze
• Comprehension Cloze and Synthesis
• Vocabulary Cloze & Comprehension Open Ended
• Grammar Cloze & Visual Text
• Comprehension Cloze
• Editing & Vocabulary Builder
• Verb Forms, Gerunds & Phrasal Verbs

The PSLE English syllabus is designed to assess students' understanding of core concepts and their ability to apply this knowledge in practical situations. Preparation resources include past examination papers, practice questions, and online study guides.