P5 English
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P5
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P5 English tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers personalised classes of 3-6 students, aligned with MOE's STELLAR 2.0 curriculum. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to develop synthesis, comprehension, and composition skills for PSLE. "Strong readers become strong writers—comprehension and composition develop together," observes our academic specialists. Our structured approach helps children prepare for PSLE examinations.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Planned retrieval practice at expanding intervals — weekly topic quizzes, monthly mixed reviews, and term revision cycles — timed to strengthen memory just before it weakens, so knowledge stays accessible under exam pressure.
Socratic Questioning
Probing questions that surface each student's reasoning — 'Why did you choose that method?' and 'What if the question changed this detail?' — revealing gaps in understanding early so misconceptions are corrected before they compound.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Graduated support from fully guided to fully independent — tutors first model the solution, then prompt during practice, then observe silently — systematically building competence while ensuring students do not develop reliance on hints.
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
- ✓Advanced comprehension skills: Tackling longer and more complex passages, including inference, deduction, and evaluation.
- ✓Vocabulary and expressions: Use of idioms, figurative language, and descriptive techniques to enrich writing.
- ✓Grammar proficiency: Mastery of advanced grammar structures, including reported speech, conditionals, and complex sentence types.
- ✓Composition writing: Planning and writing full-length essays with coherence, creativity, and strong vocabulary.
- ✓Comprehension answering techniques: Crafting precise and well-supported responses to literal, inferential, and applied questions.
- ✓Oral communication: Development of persuasive speaking, debating, and presentation skills to build confidence and fluency.
What P5 students commonly work on
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Synthesis and transformation — combining and converting sentence structures accurately
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Comprehension techniques — answering higher-order questions with complete, well-supported responses
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Composition depth — developing engaging plots with rich descriptions and dialogue
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Vocabulary precision — using the right word for the right context
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Time allocation — balancing time across all paper components effectively
Learning Progression
Builds On
P4 English with composition structure, comprehension skills, and grammar foundations
Prepares For
P6 English with intensive PSLE preparation and exam strategies
Key Transition
Synthesis and transformation questions demand attention in P5 — students develop expertise in these high-frequency PSLE question formats that test integrated language skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P5 focuses on PSLE-critical skills: synthesis and transformation, advanced comprehension techniques, and composition writing that meets examination standards. Students develop the analytical and expressive skills needed to excel in the national examination.
Synthesis requires combining information from two sentences into one, while transformation involves changing sentence structures (e.g., active to passive, direct to indirect speech). These question types carry significant marks in PSLE and require systematic practice.
We teach story planning, engaging openings, plot development with tension, vivid descriptions, and impactful endings. Students practise writing within time limits and learn to self-edit for common errors. Regular feedback helps refine their writing style.
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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