SKPP 2010

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: ENGLISH YEAR 1

BAND
BAND 1
KNOW

BAND 2
KNOW AND
UNDERSTAND

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
LISTENING SKILL
Able to pronounce words and speak
confidently

DESCRIPTION
Refer to Year 1 Curriculum English
Standards
1.1.1 Able to listen and respond to stimulus
given with guidance.
1.1.2 Able to listen to and enjoy simple
stories.

SPEAKING SKILL
Able to apply knowledge of sounds of
letters

2.1.1 Able to identify and distinguish the

shapes of the letters in the alphabet.
2.1.2 Able to recognize and articulate
initial, medial and the final sounds in single
syllable words within given context.

READING SKILL
Able to form letters and words in neat
legible print

3.1.1 Able to demonstrate fine motor

control of hands and fingers.

WRITING SKILL
Able to enjoy rhymes, poems and songs

4.1.1 Able to enjoy nursery rhymes, jazz

chants and action songs through non-verbal
response.
1.1.3 Able to listen to, say aloud and recite
rhymes or sing songs with guidance.
1.1.4 Able to talk about a stimulus with
guidance.

LISTENING SKILL
Able to pronounce words and speak
confidently with correct stress, rhythm
and intonation
SPEAKING SKILL
Able to apply knowledge of sounds of
letters in linear and non-linear text

2.1.3 Able to blend two to four phonemes

into recognizable words and read them
aloud.
2.1.4 Able to segment words into
phonemes to spell.

READING SKILL

3.1.2 Able to copy and write in neat legible

print.

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BAND 3
KNOW, UNDERSTAND
AND ABLE TO DO

BAND 4
KNOW,
UNDERSTAND, ABLE
TO DO IN ORDERLY
MANNER

Able to form letters and words in neat

legible print including cursive writing

WRITING SKILL
able to enjoy and appreciate rhymes, poems
and songs through performance
LISTENING SKILL
Able to listen and respond
appropriately in formal and informal
situations

4.1.2 Able to recite nursery rhymes, jazz

chants and sing action songs with correct
pronunciation and rhythm.
1.2.1 Able to participate in daily
conversation

SPEAKING SKILL
Able to demonstrate understanding of
a variety of linear and non linear text
in the forms of print and non-print
materials

READING SKILL
Able to write using appropriate
language, form and style

2.2.1 Able to read and apply word

recognition and word attack skills by
matching words with graphics and spoken
words.
2.2.2 Able to read and understand phrases
in linear and non-linear texts.
2.2.3 Able to read and understand
sentences (3 5 words) in linear and nonlinear texts with guidance.
3.2.1 Able to complete with guidance.
3.2.2 Able to write 3 5 word sentences
with guidance.

WRITING SKILL
Able to express

4.2.1 Able to demonstrate skills in handling

books appropriately.

LISTENING SKILL
Able to listen and respond
appropriately in formal and informal
situations for a variety purposes

1.2.2 Able to listen to and follow simple

instruction in the classroom and simple
direction to places in the school.

SPEAKING SKILL
Able to demonstrate understanding of
a variety of linear and non linear text

2.2.4 Able to read a paragraph of 3-5

simple sentences.
2.2.5 Able to apply basic dictionary skills

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in the forms of print and non-print
materials using a range of strategies to
construct meaning.

BAND 5
KNOW,
UNDERSTAND, ABLE
TO DO ABLE TO DO IN
APPRAISAL MANNER

BAND 6
KNOW,
UNDERSTAND, ABLE
TO DO IN
EXAMPLARY MANNER

using pictures dictionaries.

READING SKILL
Able to write using appropriate
language, form and style for a range of
purposes

3.2.3 Able to punctuate correctly.

3.2.4 Able to spell common sight words and
seen words.

WRITING SKILL
LISTENING SKILL
Able to understand and respond to oral
text

4.2.2 Able to respond book covers and

pictures in books with guidance.
1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral text by giving Yes/No
replies.

SPEAKING SKILL
Able to read independently
READING SKILL
Able to write and present ideas

2.3.1 Able to read simple text with

guidance.
3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts
using a variety of media with guidance.

WRITING SKILL

4.3.1 Able to produce simple creative works

with guidance based on nursery rhymes,
actions songs, jazz chants and stories.
1.3.1 Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding of oral text by answering WhQuestions.
2.3.1 Able to read simple text with
guidance: fiction and non fiction

LISTENING SKILL
Able to understand text in oral text in a
variety of context
SPEAKING SKILL
Able to read independently for
information and enjoyment
READING SKILL
Able to write and present ideas
through media using appropriate
language, dorm and style

3.3.1 Able to create simple non-linear texts

using a variety of media with guidance.

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WRITING SKILL

4.3.2 Able to take part with guidance in a

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