English Assessment Books

[nansk]

I think EBP should be the quickest to publish updated assessment books.


I saw two new assessment books in Popular - one is from SAP (http://sapgrp.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=476_420_434_444&products_id=1010) and is theme-based (which, I think, the new syllabus is also). The other assessment book, which I think also advertised was for the new syllabus, is from EPB. I will post back if I recall its name.

[mother777]

Hi,

I saw a post about a KSP parent looking to buy PSLE MODEL COMPOSITIONS by Multinine.

Is this good book to have? From where to get this book? Popular?

I searched online but could not locate it.

[phtthp]

PSLE Model Composition: Multnine


http://schoolstuff4littleones.blogspot.sg/2010/12/selling-psle-english-model-compositions.html

[mother777]

thanks phttp, I saw this blog. But it is dated somewhere in 2010. I dont think the lady will still have it on sale.


just wondering any body know the bookshop selling this?

[SAHM_TAN]

Hi mother777,


Not sure if you are referring to me.

The guide was recommended by PSLE2011mum in the 2012 PSLE thread.

I have not scan many existing compo guides in the bookstores, so what I like abt the guide may be found in other guides as well. These are the reasons why I like the PSLE model composition published by multinine.

For situational qns:
There is a list infor that the child must include in either a report, email, postcard, etc.

For continuous writing :

There is a must write list. I like this becos help to ensure the writing is not out of point.

Ideas generating list. This is like a brainstorming which I liked a lot. The reason why I dislike model composition is becos I don't want my kids to have a fixed idea abt writing such compo. Although, there is a written piece but at least it does not exclude the possibility of other stories, so to speak.

There's a word count at the end of the compo.

There's a quick tip segment which is kind of critic of the piece which I like to help generate angles and ideas of how to write.

Although the qns are from PSLE past yr qns, the pieces were written by publisher. I think PSLE2011 mum samples are better hahahaha.

My kids do not go for writing classes. So I'm using this guide to help me understand what's required and how to write a decent piece of work. Heehee

As I mentioned, other guides may have the above parts that I like too. I don't know becos I have not research abt the others.

I have chked with the publisher, they are not publishing any more new editions or re-print of the 4th Ed. They do not have any old stk too.

I have not chk popular, other bk stores or 2nd hand bk stores. A mummy was kind to sell her extra copy to me after I posted the WTB thread.

[SAHM_TAN]

Oh ya, forgot to add. The guide also have vocab quiz and recommended reading list for the kids.

[mother777]

Hi SAHM,

Thank you for your kind sharing about the compo book. Sounds quite good and interesting.

I think it is time for me to visit 2nd hand shops in bras basah.
But worry I will end up buying many more books than I need (because I am crazy about books and cannot resist a good deal). ha ha ha…my hubby is worried that my house has started to resemble a library…books at every nook and corner…

Glad that you found a mummy who was kind to sell you one. I am not sure we have someone else selling this book right now…
If yes, I would love to buy a copy too…

[Jamesbond]

mother777:

Hi SAHM,

Thank you for your kind sharing about the compo book. Sounds quite good and interesting.

I think it is time for me to visit 2nd hand shops in bras basah.
But worry I will end up buying many more books than I need (because I am crazy about books and cannot resist a good deal). ha ha ha..my hubby is worried that my house has started to resemble a library..books at every nook and corner..

Glad that you found a mummy who was kind to sell you one. I am not sure we have someone else selling this book right now..
If yes, I would love to buy a copy too..

Pl let me also know if u r able to buy one.....I wish to buy one...thx.

[SAHM_TAN]

mother777,


HAHAHA, I know what you mean abt the books. I have books everywhere in the house too heehee.

I was trying my luck too in the forum.

[optimistforum]

Am I right in thinking the SG Comprehensions in Primary Syllabus will move towards inference-based questions.


If yes, are there any decent books to be recommended for P2 and P4 and P5, please.


I bought the following book from the USA earlier this year. It is quite good, but challenging for my son; I will persevere with it. It is called: 501 Reading Comprehension Questions (501 Series).

http://www.amazon.com/501-Reading-Comprehension-Questions-Series/dp/1576857476