GP Headstart Workshop - For Incoming J1 Students in 2025
General Paper (GP) is a Mandatory Subject in JC and a huge step up from Secondary English. Join Us On Our GP Headstart Workshop to Equip Yourself with the Skills and Knowledge to Start JC on the Front Foot.
This Headstart Program will empower your child with a comprehensive understanding of what GP is about and what it takes to excel from year 1.
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Discover the question styles tested in GP, and acquire the content knowledge to bridge the gap. Familiarize with the syllabus and sharpen your reading, writing and inferential skills to breeze through tutorials when the JC school term commences.
Discover What General Paper (GP) in JC is About
Explore the Intricacies of GP and Understand What It Takes to Excel From Year 1
In this GP Headstart workshop, we break down the complexities of General Paper (GP) into its individual components, to help students understand the marking requirements and scoring criteria.
Students will be introduced to the exam format and question types according to the latest 2025 GP syllabus. Over 2 days, we will equip students with the knowledge and skills to think and write critically, with adequate exposure to essays, application questions and comprehension responses. Comprehensive resources such as Model Essays and 'Exam-Grade Answers' will be given so students know what is expected of them in the Exams.
Real Life Case Studies
Real world case studies and examples are provided as a knowledge base to kickstart students on their GP Journey.
Model Essays
Full length model essays that show you how GP Essays are like, and the kind of answers that are expected. Gain insights into GP through the lenses of exam questions!
Crafted According To The Latest Syllabus
There are some key changes in the latest GP syllabus, which are incorporated in our notes and lesson materials so you can familiarize with the latest requirements.
2-Day Workshop to Kickstart Your General Paper Journey!
Day 1
What is Covered:
Introduction to General Paper (GP)
Students can expect to get an early understanding of the critical differences between Secondary English and General Paper. Through broad based exposure to different comprehension types and essay styles, including an array of model essays, students will get insights on the key difference in writing styles, thinking skills and answering techniques that are needed to excel in GP.
Designed to get students interested in current affairs and develop the requisite critical thinking skills to critique the issues of the day, students can expect vigorous and thought-provoking discussions of modern day issues that are hotly debated around the world.
Available Dates (Attend Either One):
1) 26 Nov 2024, Thursday, 10am to 130pm
2) 10 Dec 2024, Thursday, 10am to 130pm
Day 2
What is Covered:
Mastering Higher Order Language Skills ​​
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Be prepared for WA 1 by getting an early insight into the key marking points and answering structures needed to excel in both Essay and Comprehension.
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Based on the latest 2025 GP Syllabus, students will get a head start on the latest changes, including the updated Application Question that is now based on three passages rather than two. Students will also have the opportunity to build a knowledge bank of current affairs that would help to think critically and write effectively in both the essay component as well as comprehension.
Available Dates:
1) 27 Nov 2024, Friday, 10am to 130pm
2) 11 Dec 2024, Friday, 10am to 130pm
Students who attend the JC General Paper Headstart Programme will receive:
(1) Model Essays crafted for 'Easy Reading' to beef up your contextual knowledge on the subject.
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(2) Condensed Notes that includes Real-Life Examples and Case Studies that can be used in your GP essays throughout your 2 years in JC.
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(3) Introduction to Answering Techniques for Application Question, Comprehension Response and Essay Writing Frameworks that remain relevant up till the A levels.
Transform Your GP Journey With Our Headstart Program
#1 Discover the Essence of General Paper through Relatable Examples and Question Application
#2 Empower Confidence Through Familiarity with the Subject
#3 Gain a Competitive Advantage To Ace General Paper From Year 1
​This Workshop goes beyond just "doing questions". Through relatable real world examples, we demonstrate how GP is intertwined in our daily lives.
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Through thought provoking questions and current affairs, we want our students to develop a newfound appreciation and enthusiasm for General Paper.
Concerned about how 'challenging' General Paper is?
This GP Headstart Workshop will put things into context, through exposure to the different questions types that anchor GP Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Through interactive activities and discussions, we will guide you to develop analytical and writing skills to write clear and well-thought-out answers.
Building a strong foundation empowers a smoother journey over the 2 years in JC.
Skip the stressful struggle of coping with a brand new subject, and get ahead right from the start.
The knowledge and skills acquired from this workshop will help your child understand school tutorials better and tackle the coursework with confidence and ease.
Support your child with the resources and skills to excel and enjoy General Paper as a subject.
