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This is an ‘all-in-one’ English program. It is a complete course designed to teach the skills of English to children who live in PNG and whose mother tongue is not English. It begins at Prep (the foundation) and, when completed, will go through to Grade 6. The structure follows the strands and content of the NDoE Standards-Based ENGLISH Syllabus for PNG.
Elementary Prep
Student Books A & B, Teacher Guide
At early childhood level, reading and comprehension begins with picture stories. Talking about pictures in the context of a story consolidates speaking and listening skills, develops comprehension and prepares students for reading words in context. Students using these books are learning to read by Term 4. These books prepare students for the more formal English language learning at Primary School.
All-in-one: speaking and listening, pre-reading, reading and comprehension, phonics, common words, writing.
Elementary 1 / Grade 1
Student Books A & B, Teacher Guide
These books build on the foundation in Prep. Repeated reading of simple sentences builds fluency and confidence. It prepares students for independent reading. Graded comprehension questions ensure that students understand the meaning of all they read. Skills pages consolidate and practise early learning literacy skills.
All-in-one: speaking and listening, reading and comprehension, phonics, common words, writing.
Elementary 2 / Grade 2
Student Books A & B, Teacher Guide
At this level, students read a range of text types; stories, recounts, legends, poems, plays, information texts, step-by-step instructions, labelled diagrams and interviews. Comprehension questions encourage deeper understanding. Skill pages consolidate and practice developing literacy skills in readiness for Grade 3.
All-in-one: speaking and listening, reading and comprehension, phonics, spelling, common words, grammar, writing.
Grade 3
Student Books A & B, Teacher Guide
At Grade 3 level, students are reading longer stories and a more advanced range of text types. Fluency and independent reading skills are emphasized. Comprehension questions (literal, inferential and evaluative) develop a more critical understanding of what they read. The skills pages include grammar and written expression.
All-in-one: speaking and listening, reading and comprehension, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, writing.
Grades 4–6 in development
For more information about these books, please register your interest and email ray@bilumbooks.com
Student Books
Elementary Prep Student Book pages
Elementary / Grade 1 Student Book pages
Elementary / Grade 2 Student Book pages
Sample pages from Elementary Prep Student Books
Sample pages from Elementary 1 / Grade 1 Student Books
Grade 3 Student Book pages
Sample pages from Grade 3 Student Books
Sample pages from Elementary 2 / Grade 2 Student Books
Sample pages from Grade 3 Student Books
Teacher Guide
Elementary / Grade 1 Teacher Guide pages
Sample pages from Elementary 1 / Grade 1 Teacher Guide
What do the teachers say?
Here are some of the responses from 266 teachers using Bilum Books SBC English at Elementary Prep, One and Two in Central, Madang and Morobe Provinces. The questions were part of the ‘Together for Education’ end-line survey conducted by the University of Canberra.
| Q3 How often did you use the Bilum Teacher Book? | Everyday / Most days 87% |
| Q5 How often did children use the Student Book? | Everyday / Most days 86% |
| Q10 Did children enjoy using the Bilum Student Book? | Yes 97% |
| Q12 Do you think your children’s learning of English improved as a result of using the Bilum Books? | Yes 94% |
| Q14 Do you think your teaching improved as a result of having the Bilum Books for your class? | Yes 94% |
| Q16 Did the Bilum Books help you to teach the SBC? | Yes 91% |
