Grade 6 English Classes

This is a crucial year where we will actively work with your child to master and strengthen all components of the PET exam. It will be a year of intensifying the revision of past year papers and review of the areas that need improvement. Your child will be familiar with the strategies and examination format of the paper. 

Our Grade 6 curriculum is structured around the PET framework and will help your child develop competency in:
  • Master grammar items found in the various sections of the PET paper. 
  • Revise and practise all types of grammar structures and questions.
  • Consolidate grammar rules and apply them through constant practice.

1. Grammar:

  • Revision of comprehension skills by identifying key words in questions and answering frequently asked questions with precision.
  • Strengthen reading of narrative texts with the aim of answering questions in context.
  • Build grammar and vocabulary items through the reading passages.
  • Revise and practise past year PSLE comprehension passages.

2. Reading Comprehension:

  • Build proficiency in writing various narrative themes and reviewing past year questions.
  • Memorise the different ways of introducing and ending a story.
  • Practise writing a story based on one, two or three pictures with a given title.
  • Memorise all the consolidated vocabulary phrases that can be frequently used.
  • Reinforce writing techniques that focus on development of character, setting and the main incident.

3. Writing:

  • Expose students to a variety of audio materials similar to those in KET exams to ensure familiarity with different accents and contexts.
  • Develop strategies for understanding main ideas, details and specific information, enhancing ability to listen actively and accurately.
  • Regular practice tests to help students become comfortable with the format and timing of the listening component.

4. Listening:

  • Engage in structured conversations and discussion on familiar topics to express themselves confidently during the speaking test.
  • Use appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structure to communicate effectively and accurately.
  • Use of role-plays and simulated scenarios to help students practice real-life communication and handle tasks like describing experience, giving opinions and making comparisons.

5. Speaking: