O-Level English

[Boys2Men]

For summary writing, is it possible to obtain full marks? What is considered an acceptable score?


Any good guide or practice books that can help to improve summary writing?

Thanks.

[Joy of Learning 111]

Boys2Men:

For summary writing, is it possible to obtain full marks?

Yes.

Boys2Men:

What is considered an acceptable score?

Define acceptable. Some people would be happy with 21+ (that is, grade A).

Boys2Men:

Any good guide or practice books that can help to improve summary writing?

I like 'Prepare for O-Level Situational Writing for Upper Secondary' (Scholastic/Learners).

[Boys2Men]

Thanks.

[Distinction Tutorial School]

Here's some help for Text 1(Media Literacy) Syllabus 1128


Typical Text 1 question:
Imagine an image of \"Park Royal Hotel\" with photo of Nonya food.. \"Savour the taste of things Peranakan\"

Who is the target audience of this advertisement?
Students' answer should specifically identify by age/ gender / location/ profession / interest the particular group of people interested in the advertisement.

Acceptable correct answer:
\"People who love/ enjoy Peranakan food\"

Not acceptable:
Singaporeans who love Peranankan food (too narrow)
Tourists who love Peranakan food (too narrow)

Hence answer should be clear and specific, rightly identifying the target group.

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[A better tomorrow]

May I know if it is alright if the child uses their own name or write about the school ( including school’s name and address ) in o levels for situational writing ? I know it is not acceptable for mt but I’m not too sure about English . What happens if they have to write a email to the principal ? Do they use the real name of the principal from their school or just make up a name for the principal ?

[Joy of Learning 111]

A better tomorrow:

May I know if it is alright if the child uses their own name or write about the school ( including school's name and address ) in o levels for situational writing ? I know it is not acceptable for mt but I'm not too sure about English . What happens if they have to write a email to the principal ? Do they use the real name of the principal from their school or just make up a name for the principal ?

Why is it not acceptable for MT?

[A better tomorrow]

I heard from dd that her cl teacher told everyone not to put their name and name of of their school in their compo . They can only put fake names and fake school names in the compo ( eg 小明 ， 星光中学 ）so that the markers would not be able to know who they are or what school they are from to prevent biasness . However, I’m not too sure about English as it is not marked locally and I doubt that the Cambridge markers would even know what are the many names of Singapore secondary schools , let alone the names of the children.

[Joy of Learning 111]

A better tomorrow:

I heard from dd that her cl teacher told everyone not to put their name and name of of their school in their compo . They can only put fake names and fake school names in the compo ( eg 小明 ， 星光中学 ）so that the markers would not be able to know who they are or what school they are from to prevent biasness . However, I'm not too sure about English as it is not marked locally and I doubt that the Cambridge markers would even know what are the many names of Singapore secondary schools , let alone the names of the children.

Yes, I thought that would be the logic for MT. I don't think MOE/SEAB have an official regulation though. I am happy to be corrected. In any case, suitable moderation would diminish bias.
I haven't heard of something comparable for English.
I wonder if 'Cambridge' markers are actually in Cambridge. I believe that a few years ago they digitised the process and marking is farmed out worldwide.

[Newtandcucumber]

Joy of Learning 111:

A better tomorrow:

I heard from dd that her cl teacher told everyone not to put their name and name of of their school in their compo . They can only put fake names and fake school names in the compo ( eg 小明 ， 星光中学 ）so that the markers would not be able to know who they are or what school they are from to prevent biasness . However, I'm not too sure about English as it is not marked locally and I doubt that the Cambridge markers would even know what are the many names of Singapore secondary schools , let alone the names of the children.

Yes, I thought that would be the logic for MT. I don't think MOE/SEAB have an official regulation though. I am happy to be corrected. In any case, suitable moderation would diminish bias.
I haven't heard of something comparable for English.
I wonder if 'Cambridge' markers are actually in Cambridge. I believe that a few years ago they digitised the process and marking is farmed out worldwide.

I believe it is still marked in Inglaterra.