As a parent, staying ahead of the curve and navigating in your child's primary school education can feel overwhelming, especially with the recent changes to the PSLE English exam format. One of the key areas to focus on is Visual Text Comprehension, a crucial component of Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension.
At Bamboo Path Academy, we're here to guide your child in mastering visual text for PSLE, equipping them with skills to analyse and tackle a range of visual texts confidently.
What's New in the PSLE English Visual Text Comprehension Section?
The PSLE English Paper 2 has been updated, particularly in the visual text comprehension segment. Here's what parents need to know:
Knowing these changes allows you to better support your child as they prepare for the PSLE English exam. In this article, we will explore the essential strategies for mastering visual texts.
Why Is Visual Text Comprehension Important in PSLE English?
Visual text comprehension questions test a child's ability to understand and interpret posters, flyers, infographics and website snippets. These skills are not just essential for exams but also valuable for real-world reading and communication.
Key Benefits of Mastering Visual Texts include:
What Are Text-to-Text Connections and Why Do They Matter?
A central feature of the new format is the text-to-text connection question. This involves identifying how two texts relate where students spot their similarities, differences and understanding how they relate to each other.
In the context of PSLE visual text comprehension, making these connections sharpens analytical skills and helps students grasp the purpose, tone and message of each text.
Example of a PSLE Visual Text Comprehension Question
Text 1: A flyer promoting an Environment Day event on a notice board
Text 2: An extract written by John who attended the Environment Day event
“I attended the Environment Day event at the Community Park last Saturday. I was impressed by the enthusiasm of the participants and the variety of activities. The tree planting session was a highlight for me, and I learned a lot about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. The environmental exhibition was also informative and engaging.”
Questions:
Sample Answer to Q5. Text-to-Text Connection Question:
“Both the flyer and John's extract highlight the importance of Environment Day. The flyer provides details about the event, including the activities and venue, while John's extract shares his personal experience and impressions of the event. Together, they convey the message that Environment Day is a significant event that promotes environmental awareness and action and the event was successful.”
5 Proven Tips to Help Your Child Master PSLE Visual Text Comprehension
Help your child ace this section by following these practical strategies:
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