The PSLE is finally over! So, what’s next? For most Primary 6 students, the past year has been an intense season of study, revision, and preparation, all leading up to that major milestone exam. Now that it’s behind them, many may find themselves in a post-PSLE lull, unsure of how to spend their time. This is the perfect moment to relax, recharge, and explore new ways of unwinding. Instead of only binging on shows, why not binge on books too? Netflix and Read is the perfect way to unwind while still keeping your imagination alive — where stories leap off the page just like your favourite series.
Here’s how you can sharpen your critical thinking skills with books and shows!
Step 1: Read the book first so you can comprehend the plot and interpret the story in your own way first.
Step 2: Watch the screen adaptation (e.g. movie, miniseries, TV series) next to enjoy the visual interpretation and flow. Develop critical thinking by spotting what’s been changed or left out in the adaptation!
Step 3: Revisit key book sections or summaries to reflect on the differences and form your own opinions.
Step 4: Write a short review to compare both!
Here are some recommendations to help foster a stronger passion for reading in Secondary school:
- Wonder
Original novel by: R. J. Palacio
Film adaptation directed by: Stephen Chbosky
Also studied as a Literature text in secondary schools, Wonder teaches powerful lessons on empathy, kindness, and resilience. It’s a great conversation starter about fitting in, being different, and what it truly means to choose kindness.
- Frankenstein
Original novel by: Mary Shelley
2025 film adaptation directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Frankenstein is a classic gothic story about creating life—and the consequences that follow. This timeless tale serves as a perfect introduction to gothic themes and great for students who enjoy dark, thought-provoking stories about identity, loneliness, and what it really means to be human.
- All the Light We Cannot See
Original novel by: Anthony Doerr
Miniseries adaptation directed by: Shawn Levy
All the Light We Cannot See follows a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. It’s a powerful story about bravery, hope, and finding light even in the darkest times. Now a Netflix mini-series, this story is perfect if you enjoy emotional, meaningful stories with a historical twist.
How Indigo Nurtures the Love for Reading:
Indigo’s pedagogy stands out as a uniquely tailored educational experience, thoughtfully designed to cater to the revised syllabus, academic requirements and latest exam trends.
Developed through rigorous research and meticulous design, our notes include current affairs and model essays, where students can extract relevant examples to use in their own exams. Reading a model essay every lesson not only helps students understand the requirements on writing a good essay, but also aids learning vocabulary and sentence structures. At indigo, we provide ala-carte essay services where students can upload their written essays for our teachers to mark, as well as provide consultation services when students are in need. Additionally, Indigo’s Oracle Telegram channel where our teachers curate relevant news articles that our students can read to gain extra knowledge.