P1 Poetry Plus! (Speech & Drama)
- Poetry and basic dramatisation
- Speaking clearly, audibly and expressively
- Take-home compilation of poems
During this programme, I loved to read the poems and act out the story. The lessons were fun!
Ticia , 1 Respect
Greenridge Primary School
P2 Poetry Plus! (Speech & Drama)
- Poetry and basic dramatisation
- Speaking clearly, audibly and expressively
- Programme takes pupils on a quest, requiring them to overcome obstacles
- Take-home compilation of poems
I liked my teacher because she helps me to spell words that I do not know and she teaches us poems and rhyming words.
Gladys, 2B
Queenstown Primary School
P3–P4 Literature Alive! Novel: Matilda 
- Features the children’s classic by Roald Dahl
- Introduction to key elements of a Novel: Setting, Characters, Plot and Themes
- Poetry writing, choral reading, games and team projects
I really liked the board game and the Team Challenge. Next time I would like to join this programme again.
Kaelin, 2 Hope
Teck Ghee Primary
P3–P4 Literature Alive! Novel: James and the Giant Peach
- Features the children’s classic by Roald Dahl
- Fun activities such as choral reading, viewing of movie clips, poetry writing and dramatisation
- Themes of friendship and overcoming adversity
During the programme, I enjoyed acting in a scene from the novel. Next time, I would like to join another Literature programme with Mrs Dharma teaching us.
Jin Hao, 3C
Northland Primary School
P3–P5 Literature Alive! Novel: Charlotte’s Web
- Features the children’s classic by E. B. White
- Fun activities such as story mapping, choral reading, craft activities and dramatisation
- Themes of friendship and sacrifice
I really liked working with my group to make a diorama. I also enjoyed performing in the skits.
Cheryl, 3SY
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
P3–P5 Literature Alive! Novel: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Features the children’s classic by Roald Dahl
- Studying Setting, Plot, Characters and Themes
- Dramatisation, team projects and activities
During the programme, I learned to act with my friends. I am now confident enough to dramatise a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Next time, I would like to have longer sessions.
Aliyah, 4E
Qifa Primary School
P5–P6 Literature Alive! Novel: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Features Book 2 of The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
- Studying Setting, Characters, Plot and Themes
- Folktale and mythological influences
- Dramatising scenes from the novel
I enjoyed making the posters and performing in the skits with my fellow classmates. The tongue twisters were fun too. I hope there will be more Literature programmes for us so that we will be able to perform more skits with our friends.
Karie, 5A3
Shuqun Primary School
P5–P6 Literature Alive! Novel: Sing to the Dawn
- Features the award-winning novel by Ho Minfong
- Studying Setting, Characters, Plot and Themes
- Protagonists and antagonists, symbols and imagery
- Dramatising key scenes from the novel
I really liked acting out my team’s part of the novel. I learnt that Literature can be fun and exciting.
Yixuan, 5/6
Nanyang Primary School
P3–P6 Literature Alive!Poetry Appreciation
- Appreciating the language, rhythm and feeling of poetry
- Various forms of poetry (e.g. acrostic, haiku, cinquain, diamante)
- Literary devices, e.g. onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification
- Choral reading and team activities
- Composing original pieces of poetry
I learnt what the different types of poems are. I wrote a Diamante and gave it to my parents.
Ayuni, 5E
Juying Primary School
P3–P6 Literature Alive! Short Story
- A selection of short stories from around the world
- Studying Setting, Characters, Conflict and Themes
- Directed reading and thinking exercises
- Creative activities, e.g. writing a diary entry, designing a poster, engaging in a debate
I really liked the way our teacher taught us about Literature. The class was interesting and the topics fascinating.
Helen, 6K
Nanyang Primary School
P5–P6 Literature Alive! Drama: Introduction to Shakespeare
- Choose from three plays by William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet or A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Introducing the Elizabethan era
- Studying Setting, Characters, Plot, Themes and Symbols
- Teams dramatise key scenes from the play
I really liked the role play. The teacher was very nice, understanding and fun-loving. I enjoyed learning about William Shakespeare and have now developed a passion and love for Literature.
T. Sharanya, 6.6
Methodist Girls’ School