Subject Name: English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Level of Study: Stage 1
Length of Course: Full Year
Prerequisite: NA

Pre-requisites

No pre-requisites

What will be in the course?

This subject is designed to improve students’ general proficiency in the English language. There is an emphasis on communication, comprehension, analysis, and text creation. This subject leads to Stage II English as an Additional Language, which has a focus on developing students’ academic literacy skills, and may also lead to other Stage II English subjects.

What specific topics will be covered?

 

Semester 1

·         Film Studying

·         Advertising Study

·         Persuasive Techniques

·         Oral Interactions

 

   

Semester 2

·         Argumentative Writing

·         Reflective Writing

·         Biographical Study

·         Stereotype Study

 

How will I be assessed?

School Assessment (100%)

In each semester, students provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.

Students undertake:

 

·         Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts

·         Assessment Type 2: Interactive Study

·         Assessment Type 3: Language Study

   

Note: A school issued examination exists for this subject

 

 Pease note that any enquiries about EAL should go directly to Mrs Liu and Mr Wang.

 

Notifications

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