IB PYP 2 English
Ancourage Academy · IB PYP · PYP 2
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
IB PYP 2 English tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers intimate groups of up to 6 students, aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to strengthen reading fluency, writing structure, and oral communication through inquiry-based learning. "In PYP, language is the gateway to all learning—students develop literacy through meaningful inquiry," observes our academic specialists. Our structured approach helps children build confident reading comprehension, paragraph writing, and presentation skills.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Scheduled review sessions at increasing intervals — today, tomorrow, next week, next month — so concepts are revisited just before they fade, building durable long-term memory through strategic timing rather than cramming.
Socratic Questioning
Purposeful questioning that guides children to discover answers themselves — 'How did you figure that out?' and 'What would happen if we tried it another way?' — developing thinking skills rather than just memorising answers.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Step-by-step support that is gradually removed as confidence grows — tutors first demonstrate, then guide with prompts, then step back as children work independently — ensuring mastery at each stage before moving forward.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
1.5 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Reading comprehension — Understanding main ideas and details in short stories and non-fiction; making predictions and drawing simple inferences.
- ✓Writing development — Writing short paragraphs with topic sentences, correct punctuation, and descriptive details; beginning to edit their own work.
- ✓Grammar and vocabulary — Expanding vocabulary through themes and inquiry topics; applying proper tenses and sentence structures.
- ✓Speaking and listening — Expressing ideas clearly in group discussions; retelling stories and making short presentations.
- ✓Literature appreciation — Exploring characters, settings, and themes in age-appropriate books, connecting them to personal experiences.
- ✓Inquiry through language — Integrating reading and writing into PYP transdisciplinary themes such as Where We Are in Place and Time and How We Organise Ourselves.
- ✓Confidence in communication — Building skills for reading aloud, sharing opinions, and presenting ideas to peers.
What PYP 2 English students commonly work on
- 1
Reading fluency — moving from word-by-word reading to smoother, more expressive reading
- 2
Comprehension depth — understanding implied meanings, not just literal information
- 3
Paragraph structure — organising ideas with clear topic sentences and supporting details
- 4
Vocabulary expansion — learning to use context clues and building word banks
- 5
Oral confidence — presenting ideas clearly in front of peers and teachers
Learning Progression
Builds On
PYP 1 foundations in phonics, basic reading, and sentence writing
Prepares For
PYP 3 English with multi-paragraph writing and more complex text analysis
Key Transition
PYP 2 bridges early literacy to independent reading — children begin to read to learn, not just learn to read.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PYP 2 transitions children from learning to read to reading to learn. Building on PYP 1 phonics and basic comprehension, children now engage with longer texts, write structured paragraphs, and participate more confidently in discussions.
By end of PYP 2, children typically read short chapter books and non-fiction texts independently, comprehend main ideas and supporting details, and begin making inferences. They also write short paragraphs with proper structure.
PYP 2 deepens inquiry skills through transdisciplinary themes like "Where We Are in Place and Time". Children use English to explore questions, share discoveries, and connect reading and writing to real-world contexts.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 1.5 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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