Q&A - PSLE Chinese

[zhang lao shi]

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[Berlykiasu]

Hi ChenLaoShi,


Some students started HCL only from P5 unlike some who started since P1. Therefore for PSLE HCL paper, will students be tested on 词语 taught before P5 HCL under some of the components in Paper 2? Appreciate if you could clarify my doubt, TIA️🙏🏻

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Where can I get foundation assessment book for P6

I'm afraid there aren't assessments books for Foundation Chinese in the market (similar situation with Chinese B for Sec sch).

To practice for Paper 1 阅读，you can make use of past year school CL papers Paper 2 Booklet B 阅读理解二A组 section. Only attempt the first 3 mcq questions in the section. Start off with 2017 to 2019 Pri 5 papers first, before moving on to Pri 6.

Paper 2 口试 actually constitutes 55% of the weightage so it's important to spend time working on verbal communication. In https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=93860#p1930931, 90% of the lessons were targeted at 口试 training. Focus on expanding range of vocab (nouns, verbs followed by adjectives) based on objects in our daily lives and common places we visit. Work on communicating thoughts in full yet simple sentences.

加油！

[chenlaoshi]

Berlykiasu\" post_id=\"1960063\" time=\"1579575794\" user_id=\"179855:

Hi ChenLaoShi,

Some students started HCL only from P5 unlike some who started since P1. Therefore for PSLE HCL paper, will students be tested on 词语 taught before P5 HCL under some of the components in Paper 2? Appreciate if you could clarify my doubt, TIA️🙏🏻

Hi Berlykiasu,

For HCL paper 2, the component that's relevant to syllabus text is the 1st section 语文应用 (part A Cloze passage, part B Editing). Understanding (and knowing how to write) words & phrases learnt from Pri 5 and 6 HCL syllabus is sufficient in handling these 10 questions.

[Berlykiasu]

:thankyou:

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Berlykiasu\" post_id=\"1960063\" time=\"1579575794\" user_id=\"179855:

Hi ChenLaoShi,

Some students started HCL only from P5 unlike some who started since P1. Therefore for PSLE HCL paper, will students be tested on 词语 taught before P5 HCL under some of the components in Paper 2? Appreciate if you could clarify my doubt, TIA️🙏🏻

Hi Berlykiasu,

For HCL paper 2, the component that's relevant to syllabus text is the 1st section 语文应用 (part A Cloze passage, part B Editing). Understanding (and knowing how to write) words & phrases learnt from Pri 5 and 6 HCL syllabus is sufficient in handling these 10 questions.

[yeye_28]

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[AimForTheStars]

Hello parents!


I'm interested in making a website about Chinese (model?) compositions. However, that's still in the works.

May I request for some of you to send me some composition pictures or topics that your child received (and didn't score so well in)? I'll reply back with my own composition, along with some good phrases your child could use. [FREE, of course!]

My email is [email protected]
(Hope to receive many emails from you!)

[AimForTheStars]

Hi parents,


As stated in my previous post, I'm looking to start a website or blog on Chinese compos because the section is a killer for some. Attached in this post is a compo that I wrote today for a stimulus that's also captured in the photo. Highlighted are some descriptive phrases (好词佳句). If you like it, do send me some compos/stimulus that your child struggled/could have done better in via email. I'll send back my own compositions with highlighted 好词佳句 (with explanations so as to prevent wrong usage). Hoping to expand on this website idea.

(Email is [email protected])

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[MathematicsMagic]

Regarding PSLE HCL Comprehension question(the last question, the open-ended question)

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This kind of question is to ask student what kind of moral lesson（道理） is learnt from this story.
I will need to check with a few things:
1. Normally, the moral lesson is obvious from the last paragraph: Yes or no?
2. For the real-life example part, one can use the story in the passage with some adjustment. Yes or no?

And also, is there a possibility that there will be TWO or MORE possible answer for the moral lesson?

Like for example,

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According to the answer in the exam paper seller, it is using the info from the last paragraph to answer. It is understandable.

However, I do feel that another answer seems possible also: Something like \"人不可貌相，要观察一个人不能光从一时的表面来判断，要更仔细地观察\". The example used is something like \"结交新朋友时要小心，不能轻易相信，要仔细观察，以免被朋友欺骗\"(The reason for using such an answer is because the main character is tricked by the act of that faker into choosing her as the class monitor)

Is it a bad idea to answer like that?

[chenlaoshi]

MathematicsMagic\" post_id=\"1968214\" time=\"1584978177\" user_id=\"175446:

1. Normally, the moral lesson is obvious from the last paragraph: Yes or no?

It is usually mentioned in the last 1 to 2 paragraphs of the compre passage but mostly/always in an abstract manner (in reference to the plot of the compre). Students have to understand the underlying meaning(s) and/or how to relate the principle to daily life/more general situations so as to elaborate/explain in detail.

Here's 2019's PSLE HCL as an example:
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As you would notice, they didn't even 'bother' asking student what's the principle behind the story/incident (which quite a % of students will simply copy what the 爸爸 said).

(On a side note, part of the suggested answer in the example listed in the original post is actually not appropriate - the \"自己也得保持可是清洁\" part. That part should be something applicable to life in general - 自己也要有正确的行为/做正确的事。)

[quote]2. For the real-life example part, one can use the story in the passage with some adjustment. Yes or no?[/quote]Yes, as long as the main item/activity is not exactly the same.

For example, if the theme is related to perseverance and the story is about learning how to ride e-scooter, then real-life example can be learning how to cycle/swim etc.

If the theme is about honesty with regards to items lost on the road (路不拾遗) and the story was about returning a lost wallet, then the real-life example should not involve wallet again.

Do note that in the real life example, the answer must be detailed/clear - can't just mention words like 遇到困难 (elaborate on what the difficulty is)， 东西 (state what the thing is)，努力 (how? what did you do?) etc.

[quote]And also, is there a possibility that there will be TWO or MORE possible answer for the moral lesson?[/quote]It is possible that there may be more than 1 principle involved (quite seldom though) but students should identify the main/most direct one (in relation to the story plot). One important step to take is to recap the incidents/main points from the entire passage before making a conclusion.

a. 丽明连续几天放学后都会擦板板，并得到老师的赞美 (paragraph 1, 2)
b. 老师不在课室+投选班长结束后，丽明态度完全改变 (paragraph 3, 4)
c. 香香原本去教员室，想把事实告诉老师但却“倒了回来”，把白板擦干净 (paragraph 5)

\"人不可貌相，要观察一个人不能光从一时的表面(现)来判断，要更仔细地观察\" would not cover in depth/point out directly point a+b's doing something for ulterior motive and point c's 香香's eventual decision to clean the whiteboard herself.

Lastly, since the change in format in 2017, questions regarding qualities/traits have been tested twice. Do ensure the kids know the common adjectives/characteristics well and know how to write them (if they have not already done so ).
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[MathematicsMagic]

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And also, is there a possibility that there will be TWO or MORE possible answer for the moral lesson?

It is possible that there may be more than 1 principle involved (quite seldom though) but students should identify the main/most direct one (in relation to the story plot). One important step to take is to recap the incidents/main points from the entire passage before making a conclusion.

a. 丽明连续几天放学后都会擦板板，并得到老师的赞美 (paragraph 1, 2)
b. 老师不在课室+投选班长结束后，丽明态度完全改变 (paragraph 3, 4)
c. 香香原本去教员室，想把事实告诉老师但却“倒了回来”，把白板擦干净 (paragraph 5)

\"人不可貌相，要观察一个人不能光从一时的表面(现)来判断，要更仔细地观察\" would not cover in depth/point out directly point a+b's doing something for ulterior motive and point c's 香香's eventual decision to clean the whiteboard herself.

Lastly, since the change in format in 2017, questions regarding qualities/traits have been tested twice. Do ensure the kids know the common adjectives/characteristics well and know how to write them (if they have not already done so ).
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【Chen Lao Shi's CL Weekly Classes (Pri & Sec Levels)】: https://chenlaoshi.wixsite.com/psleprepclass/class-schedule-details[/quote]I see...

but by stating \"don't judge people simply based on the action/surface, but instead take a longer/detailed observation\", this student will definitely get no mark in this case? I mean, it is also one of the moral lessons in this story, and also quite obvious, ain't it? The main characters also stated (quite explicitly) that she regretted trusting 丽明 too much, showing that it is a bad idea to judge someone too quickly on the mere surface and action.