Singapore Primary 1 English Language Syllabus

This syllabus focuses on building a solid foundation in English, covering key areas like listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It introduces students to the basic building blocks of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules. Students also learn basic reading and writing techniques to organize and communicate ideas in proper sentences.

Key Areas of Focus

• Listening and Viewing: Students develop skills in understanding spoken English and interpreting visual information.
• Reading and Viewing: Students learn to read and comprehend various texts, along with interpreting accompanying visuals.
• Speaking and Representing: Students practice expressing themselves clearly and effectively in spoken English, and representing ideas through different mediums.
• Writing and Representing: Students develop writing skills to communicate ideas effectively and represent information in various formats.
• Grammar: Students learn fundamental grammar rules to construct grammatically correct sentences.

Curriculum Breakdown

• Term 1: Focus on sounds, phonics, and identifying single-syllable and multi-syllable words.
• Term 2: Covers comprehension, vocabulary, tenses, and plural nouns.
• Term 3: Includes reading, present continuous tense, possessive pronouns, and prefixes/suffixes.

Resources and Practice

• IXL: Offers dynamic English language practice skills aligned with the Singapore Primary 1 curriculum.
• Geniebook: Provides resources and support for the Primary 1 English syllabus.
• Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore: Offers information on the primary school curriculum and syllabus.