English Language
The English Language department in BTPS aims to develop the communication, reading and thinking skills in our pupils so that they can be empathetic communicators and discerning readers, aligned to the MOE English Language Syllabus 2020. Through collaborative lesson planning, lessons are crafted based on the STELLAR 2.0 units to provide the pupils with experiential learning and connection to real life.
In one of the P5 STELLAR Units Late but not Last, we invited Mr C Kunalan to share his experience as a Singaporean athlete who has made a great contribution to athletics, specifically in track and field. The Primary 5 pupils were also privileged to be given the opportunity to pose questions and interact with Mr Kunalan.
Experiential and Extension Learning to STELLAR Units
Invited speakers to connect to real life experiences
Key Programmes
1. Journaling – ELLE (English Language Learning Experience) for P1 & P2; TED (Tackling English Diligently) for P3-P6
ELLE and TED journals provide pupils the platform to explore the different aspects of learning English and make it a fun and exciting experience. Using Thinking Routines, the journaling experience provides opportunities for pupils to read the nuances between lines, think deeper (out of the box) and go beyond the text. Journaling opens the doors to make connections to school values, the social and emotional learning competencies while enjoying the enriching language learning experiences.
2. Extensive Reading Programme
- English Magazines (P2 to P6 pupils)
- Little Red Dot (supplementary newspapers) P4 to P6
- NLB Reading Programmes
- The *LiFE or Literature For Everyone aims to:
- Enhance the learning of English Language by going beyond the standard texts.
- Expose pupils to different genres of writing.
- Let pupils experience the joy of reading a book together as a class and discussing the plot, characters, and values depicted in the book.
- Engage pupils through in-depth reading and enhance their reading skills by exploring the plot, characters, scenery description and other elements of interest in the literature text. Enrich their reading using thinking routines to explore their understanding via their ELLE and TED journals.
- Develop an appreciation for local authors and local-themed plots and settings.
3. Moo-O Reading Programme (P1-P3)
BTPS takes part in the Singapore Moo-O Awards every year. On 12 April 2023, our BTPS team comprising Kim Jooha (3 Graciousness), Jason James Brown (3 Resilience) and Naomi Kechen Festo (3 Respect) participated in the 2023 Singapore Moo-O Awards. This annual competition is open to all P3 pupils and supported by the Speak Good English Movement.
Our students demonstrated resilience, teamwork and creativity during the competition. The BTPS team received the Gold award this year! The Gold award is awarded to the top 5 teams out of the 50 participating schools.
You may go to the website to view the results, the judges’ comments as well as the link to our team’s video.
Enrichment Programmes
SUPER JOURNALING TEAM (SJT)
Super Journaling is a special programme designed for pupils who are self-directed and have an affinity for journaling. These pupils have showcased their reflection and thinking skills in their TED entries. When selected, SJT members would attend master classes once per term.
SJT members explore issues and topics from different perspectives. They are taken out of the classroom context to enjoy authentic experiences such as meeting and interviewing a baker, a national soccer player, exploring our neighbourhood gardens and even go on a learning journey to visit the ‘last kampong’ in Singapore after reading a Singlit book on kampong life by Josephine Chia.
