P.5 English Enhancement Class

With hopes of molding students becoming proficient all-round English users, all aspects of the language including reading, writing, listening and speaking are covered in the course.

Every lesson is started with a listening record. Students listen to the sound track of a shortlisted video clip and try to figure out the missing words in the script. After that, the class watch the video again with subtitles and they learn the useful vocabulary with its meaning and part of speech. To better students writing proficiency, students analyze sentences in detail according the part of speech of each word and learn how to write complex sentences with more elaboration. Also, they learn new writing strategies like FAST, MEALS and ARMS. Students have practices every time after learning a new skill and they share their ideas in front of the class by reading aloud. The sharing sessions served as chances of drillings of public speaking which boost their confidence and also allow peer-teaching.

The class try doing debates and learn to write argumentative essays in the second term. While doing debates, students learn to make use of the Internet to do research and organize ideas in a sensible way. Last but not least, they learn to convince and oppose others by giving examples, explanations and elaborations politely.

 

Doing research with iPads

 

Getting prepared for a debate

‘In my opinion, …’

‘I see your point. However, I think …’