English Language

The English Language programmes aim to nurture positive learning dispositions, skills and attitudes in our Southviens.

We are preparing them to:

Communicate effectively to different audience, for different purposes and in different contexts

Cultivate an open mind to multiple perspectives consciously and process information critically

Make a positive impact in their community with what they have learnt

Our Key Programmes

Name of Programmes	Objectives	Target Level	Date / Timeframe
Writing Curriculum	Writing Curriculum equips pupils with: creative writing techniques skills to take on different perspectives the ability to identify purpose, audience and context and write different text types	Primary 1 - 6	Term 1 - 4
Speak Up, Speak Out - Poetry Recitation	Teach reading readiness and word identification skills to recognise the sounds of words and phrases	Primary 1	Curriculum time
Speak Up, Speak Out – Choral Reading	Teach expression, pronunciation and articulation clearly to build their confidence in speaking and reading	Primary 2	Curriculum time
Speak Up, Speak Out – Readers’ Theatre	Teach expression and turn-taking to grow their confidence in reading expressively	Primary 3	Curriculum time
Speak Up, Speak Out – Public Speaking	Teach skills to captivate the attention of the audience and write a speech to engage the audience	Primary 4	Curriculum time
See, Perceive, Yield	See, Perceive, Yield teaches perspective taking using different texts. It aims to open the mind to different perspectives, deliberately see from the various perspectives, understand and evaluate them before yielding to the ones that make sense.	Primary 5	Term 2
Speak Up, Speak Out – Debate	Teach debating skills that include crafting of arguments and rebuttals, which fosters critical thinkers and compelling speakers.	Primary 6	Term 1
EL Oracy Competition	EL Oracy Competition is a platform to help build the speaking and communication skills of Southviens. It is an additional platform that allows our pupils to apply the skills they have learnt from Speak Up Speak Out and gain confidence in public speaking or in front of an audience. Any interested Southvien can be part of this.	Primary 1 - 4	Term 2 - 3
EL SPARK	The EL SPARK programme is designed to enrich the learning for students who demonstrate passion, interest and ability in the English Language. Through activities like reading circles, drama and debate, it aims to stretch and develop creativity in higher progress, verbally talented students. It also nurtures 21st century competencies like critical and inventive thinking and communication skills.	Selected P3-P5 students	Term 2 - 4
Read@SV (Little Red Dot)	As part of our Read@SV programme to mould our students to be discerning readers and creative inquirers, P5 and P6 students will use The Straits Times Little Red Dot as a tool, along with an activity booklet, to engage deeply with the articles. It aims to develop critical thinking and foster global literacy as students gain insights into current events, global issues and multiple perspectives.	Primary 5 - 6	Term 1 - 4
Read@SV (Storytelling Sessions)	To foster a love for reading, storytelling sessions are held every Monday morning for P1 to P3 students. During these sessions, teachers and student librarians share engaging short stories. After which, students are invited to share their thoughts and reflections on Padlet. Another storytelling session where students can immerse themselves in more captivating tales, takes place during the P1 to P3 recesses. This is hosted by our very own ‘Mrs. Flutters’ at the library,	Primary 1 - 3	Term 1 - 4
Read@SV (Book Talks)	P4 to P5 students volunteer to present book talks to their peers during recess at the library. They can select their own stories for the sessions and those who participate are recognised with tokens of appreciation for their contributions.	Primary 4 - 6	Term 1 - 4

Page last updated: 6 Feb 2025