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Target Group:
Anyone who has a good command of the language but needs to learn the finer points of reading, spelling and speaking.
This course is suitable for any age group. However, the minimum age of a child is 5 years.
Time:
Classes are held everyday; Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm or from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Venue:
Pandan Valley Estate
Block 2 (Acacia Court)
# 01-212
Singapore 597626
Contacts:
Tel: (65) 6 463 9500
Fax: (65) 6 463 4955
E-mail: info@petraedu.com
Placement Test:
Participants will be tested on how well they can read CVC words and how good they are in the 40 phonograms introduced at the Intermediate level.
Fees:
SGD$1,000.00 for each module of 1 month (4 weeks). Total number of modules for this course = 4
Please check Schedule of Discounts for an account of discounts available for this course.
This course and the teachers teaching it are registered with the Ministry of Education.
Materials Used:
A wide range of Petra cards, charts, tapes, books and Petra worksheets will be used. |
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Course Objectives:
Students will:
- learn how to speak fluent English in most situations;
- learn how to describe objects and persons using descriptive words like adjectives;
- be able to ask for information and also be able to give directions;
- learn how to write words using the cursive script following the pattern on the clock face;
- learn how to automatically identify all the 70 English phonograms and give all their sounds;
- have plenty of practice reading and spelling all the phonograms;
- be able to read words with double and triple consonant blends;
- start reading more complex literature on their own;
- be taught the conventions of writing- use of punctuation marks
- read and write sentences of their own
Methodology:
The lessons are taught using a multi-sensory approach. During each lesson, the students will be taken through a number of activities to promote learning. These activities will not only be challenging to sustain interest but also manageable. Teachers teach according to the pace of each child and give additional help to any child who needs it so that every child can be at par with one another.
Teachers will ensure that the students are equipped with the necessary skills for the higher level tasks that they are expected to achieve at this stage. Skills such as knowing when the letter y acts as a consonant and when it acts as vowels are taught. Students also learn how some words are combined to form compound words. Students learn how more words can be formed from base words by adding prefixes and suffixes. Teachers will teach students the syllable structure of words and how to read words with two or more syllables.
Course Assessment:
The teacher will monitor the students and observe their progress all the time. The teacher provides feedback to the Project Coordinator after every lesson. At the end of each term (4 weeks), this information will be summarised and given to the parents in the form of a written report. |
