ENGLISH PERFORMANCE STANDARS ( KSSR ) YEAR

BAND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DESCRIPTION

LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILL 1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to stimulus
• Able to pronounce words and speak given with guidance.
confidently 1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple stories.

READING SKILL 2.1.1 Able to identify and distinguish the

• Able to apply knowledge of sounds of shapes of
letters the letters in the alphabet.
2.1.2 Able to recognize and articulate initial,
medial
and the final sounds in single syllable
BAND 1 words
within given context.
KNOW
WRITING SKILL 3.1.1 Able to demonstrate fine motor control
• Able to form letters and words in neat of
legible print hands and fingers.

LANGUAGE ARTS SKILL 4.1.1 Able to enjoy nursery rhymes, jazz

• Able to enjoy rhymes, poems and songs chants and
action songs through non-verbal
response.

BAND 2 LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILL 1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and recite
• Able to pronounce words and speak rhymes or sing songs with guidance.
KNOW AND confidently with correct stress, rhythm and 1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
intonation guidance.
UNDERSTAND
READING SKILL 2.1.3 Able to blend two to four phonemes into
• Able to apply knowledge of sounds of recognizable words and read them
letters in linear and non-linear text aloud.
2.1.4 Able to segment words into phonemes
to spell.

WRITING SKILL 3.1.2 Able to copy and write in neat legible

• Able to form letters and words in neat print.
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legible print including cursive writing

LANGUAGE ARTS SKILL 4.1.2 Able to recite nursery rhymes, jazz

• able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, chants and
poems and songs through performance sing action songs with correct
pronunciation and
rhythm.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILL 1.2.1 Able to participate in daily conversation

• Able to listen and respond appropriately in
formal and informal situations

READING SKILL 2.2.1 Able to read and apply word recognition

• Able to demonstrate understanding of a and
variety of linear and non linear text in the word attack skills by matching words
forms of print and non-print materials with
graphics and spoken words.
2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases in
BAND 3 linear
and non-linear texts.
2.2.3 Able to read and understand sentences
KNOW, (3 – 5
UNDERSTAND words) in linear and non-linear texts
AND ABLE TO with
DO guidance.

WRITTING SKILL 3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance.

• Able to write using appropriate language, 3.2.2 Able to write 3 – 5 word sentences with
form and style guidance.

LANGUAGE ARTS SKILL 4.2.1 Able to demonstrate skills in handling

• Able to express books
appropriately.

BAND 4 LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILL 1.2.2 Able to listen to and follow simple
• Able to listen and respond appropriately in instruction in
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formal and informal situations for a variety the classroom and simple direction to
purposes places in
the school.

READING SKILL 2.2.4 Able to read a paragraph of 3-5 simple

• Able to demonstrate understanding of a sentences.
variety of linear and non linear text in the
forms of print and non-print materials 2.2.5 Able to apply basic dictionary skills using
KNOW,
using a range of strategies to construct pictures
UNDERSTAND, dictionaries.
meaning.
ABLE TO DO IN
ORDERLY WRITING SKILL 3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly.
MANNER • Able to write using appropriate language, 3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words and
form and style for a range of purposes seen
words.

LANGUAGE ARTS SKILLS 4.2.2 Able to respond book covers and

pictures in books with guidance.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILL 1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate

• Able to understand and respond to oral understanding of oral text by giving Yes/No
BAND 5 text replies.

KNOW, READING SKILL 2.3.1 Able to read simple text with guidance.
UNDERSTAND, • Able to read independently
ABLE TO DO
ABLE TO DO IN WRITING SKILL 3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts
APPRAISAL • Able to write and present ideas using a variety of media with guidance.
MANNER
LANGUAGE ARTS 4.3.1 Able to produce simple creative works
with guidance based on nursery rhymes,
actions songs, jazz chants and stories.
BAND 6 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGSKILL 1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
• Able to understand text in oral text in a understanding of oral text by answering Wh-
variety of context Questions.
KNOW,
READING SKILL 2.3.1 Able to read simple text with guidance:
UNDERSTAND, • Able to read independently for information fiction and non fiction
ABLE TO DO IN and enjoyment
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EXAMPLARY
MANNER WRITING SKILL 3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts
• Able to write and present ideas through using a variety of media with guidance.
media using appropriate language, dorm
and style

LANGUAGE ARTS 4.3.2 Able to take part with guidance in a

performance nursery rhymes, actions songs,
jazz chants and stories.

AIMS

The English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools aims to equip pupils with basic language skills to
enable them to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts that’s appropriate to the pupils’ level of
development.

OBJECTIVES
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By the end of Year 6, pupils should be able to:

i. communicate with peers and adults confidently and appropriately in formal and informal situations;

ii. read and comprehend a range of English texts for information and enjoyment;

iii. write a range of texts using appropriate language, style and form through a variety of media;

iv. appreciate and demonstrate understanding of English language literary or creative works for
enjoyment; and

v. use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and writing.