O-Level English

[Newtandcucumber]

Hi joyoflearning


Apologies, I meant illiteracy.

I am not a teacher or a tutor. My sons are at superselective state grammar schools. I use the SG TYS for son who is the Key Stage 3 ages 11 to 14 cohort. The questions are similar in challenge to his class work and homework.

As to your smug and pious barb about ‘gaming’, I too inculcate a love of learning, too. That is why their results helps the school to hold a top 20 position, by academic results.

In relation to gaming the system, is that not what Singaporeans do with assessment guides and TYS year in and year out.

Ps. Gaming is a synonym for Kiasu.

[Newtandcucumber]

Hi jetsetter


Apologies to all for typos. Presently watching tennis in the stands at AEGON Queen’s Club London. Very tight seats and keep getting elbowed by my wife.

I showed the TYS questions to my son’s school science teachers. They felt they were good prep for Yr 8 (12-13) and Yr9 (13-14). I used questions for end of year revision for Yr 8 son. I still think the challenge of SG O Levels are high.

[Joy of Learning 111]

Newtandcucumber:

Hi joyoflearning


Apologies, I meant illiteracy.

I am not a teacher or a tutor. My sons are at superselective state grammar schools. I use the SG TYS for son who is the Key Stage 3 ages 11 to 14 cohort. The questions are similar in challenge to his class work and homework.

As to your smug and pious barb about 'gaming', I too inculcate a love of learning, too. That is why their results helps the school to hold a top 20 position, by academic results.

In relation to gaming the system, is that not what Singaporeans do with assessment guides and TYS year in and year out.

Ps. Gaming is a synonym for Kiasu.

I do not condone educational gaming by Singaporeans, Britons or others. I recognise it when I see it, but I respect the right of parents to determine their child's educational journey.

[Newtandcucumber]

joyoflearning


I just like my dc to practise exam questions with model answers. They do not have an equivalent TYS in England. I do try To instill learning, but I also like them to practise SG O Level papers. TYS is useful for lower secondary revision, but not GCSEs.

[questionable_i]

Does anyone know the format for Expository Writing? (There is no Subject in the ASKQ that says English though, I can't find)

:thankyou:

[Joy of Learning 111]

questionable_i:

Does anyone know the format for Expository Writing? (There is no Subject in the ASKQ that says English though, I can't find)

:thankyou:

The format is continuous prose using formal register.

You need to discuss the topic with the purpose of informing the reader or reflecting on your own life's experiences to draw moral lessons. You should explain concepts, state a well-sequenced set of steps or events as appropriate, give analyses – perhaps by comparing and contrasting, or cause and effect – and provide evidence that your thesis is true, plausible or appropriate.

[LanglitEnglish]

Hello, everyone! I’m just wondering what your kids do to prepare for the ‘O’ Level English Exam? (Papers 1 & 2)

[Newtandcucumber]

Does anyone know of an O Level essays book that would be useful for the stimuli composition question in Paper 1 of the O Level. Again, can you post a URL please, as from UK and wish to buy.

[Phi-Learning 0]

Hi all,


Just to share, here's the full English paper 2 with suggested answers

http://phi-learning.com.sg/o-level-2016-paper-2-answers/

Good luck to all students for the rest of your papers!

[Joy of Learning 111]

Phi-Learning:

Hi all,


Just to share, here's the full English paper 2 with suggested answers

http://phi-learning.com.sg/o-level-2016-paper-2-answers/

That's a really cool website! I think a lot of parents/students will benefit from it. Well done!