English Assessment Books

[SAHM_TAN]

Previously, when I saw a title on a school bklist and the publisher was Teacher's production, I thought it was compiled by the school's teacher. Today I found out I was mistaken :rotflmao:

[SAHM_TAN]

BlurBee:

:thankyou: SAHM_TAN for the link.

you're welcome.

I was curious, I have come across a number of schools using their materials.

[janet88]

SAHM_TAN:

Previously, when I saw a title on a school bklist and the publisher was Teacher's production, I thought it was compiled by the school's teacher. Today I found out I was mistaken :rotflmao:

Same here...I was also thinking how come the school teachers are so good (and free) to compile for the kids. :rotflmao:
My daughter's P1 booklist had the Stellar Handwriting Book 1 and son's school ever used Maths Process Skills in P3/4.

Back to grammar guide, I have both 'My Grammar Handbook' for lower primary and 'My Grammar Guide'. Very helpful.

[Champion]

BlurBee:

Sorry, I've not gone through all the pages. May I know is there a English guide book as well? DD still has some confussion in grammer.


TIA.

Hi BlurBee,
For English grammar, I am using the followings:-

1)http://www.learners.com.sg/productdetail.aspx?id=252&cid=1 http://i51.tinypic.com/2pyzskg.gif\">
The above I use for my DD2 going P1 in 2012.

2)http://www.learners.com.sg/productdetail.aspx?id=253&cid=1
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The above I use for my DD1, P3 this year and will continue using it when she is P4 next year

[janet88]

Hi blurbee,

My daughter’s P1 booklist had the grammar guide (blue cover) which Champion posted. Think that book should be able to cover the basics till P3…bcos the yellow cover is meant for mid-pri to P6.

[Dino mummy]

Hi

I chanced upon this in NLB. Borrowed and read thru…quite a good guide and I bought it from PageOne in the end.
It is:
Grammar girl-The Ultimate Writing guide for students

[jedamum]

i have grammar guide, read already, also dunno how to teach!

[mother777]

Hi Jeddamum,


Well, the best way to learn grammar is to read, read and read!

Tell your kids to read lot of books, it does not matter what it is (novel, english comics, news paper or magazines).

The more they read, the more sense of word usage, vocabulary they will gather. Just ensure that they refer to dictionary, the internet or ask you about anything interesting or new they learned.

My daughter who is primary 1 reads the rainbow magic books, horrible science books and other novels from the library. Even though these books are beyond her level, she enjoys reading them and asks me lot of questions about facts she read in books. We always have discussions during our lunch…or on the way to market etc…

I think DD is influenced by me. I myself read about 6 to 8 books every week.

Don’t worry, all kids catch with language, vocabulary and grammar use, its just matter of time.

Just encourage your kids to visit library more, go for book fairs together…and have fun

All the best to your kids…

[jedamum]

mother777,

thanks! so much schoolwork to catch up on, so little time to rest. when ask him to rest, he go and read book. how to fight myopia like that? hahaha....
and my boy will just skip words that he does not know the meaning...naughty boy.

[optimistforum]

Hi Janet_lee88, SAHM_TAN et al


It is about which EPH book to use for Viocab and Grammar. Is it Challenging English 4in1, or Complete Practice in Vocab, Comprehension and Grammar.

My DS (P3) has used Complete Practice in Vocab, Comprehension and Grammar, but his vocab has not improved. Ought I take a risk and give him the Challeng English 4in1. I prefer this as we are time constained and there are less questions to do but these questions are inherently challenging. Then I wonder whether I should persevere with Complete Practice in Vocab, Comprehension and Grammar - to ensure that he has a foundation in basic vocab.

I am having a dilemma. My son has a tutor who gives him daily homework in English Language, Comprehension, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non Verbal Reasoning.

Janet, any thoughts, on which book to use, please. I know you have used both with your DC. Do you have a preference, and why?