1. 2013 Spring Semester 2013 Spring Semester 5th Grade

2. Our Classes English (All of Us) = 3 lessons Writing = 1 lesson Reading Comprehension = 1 lesson Art = 2 lessons Health = 1 lesson Physical Education = 1 lesson Integrative English = 1 lesson

3. English Goal: To systematically cover all basic vocabulary, grammar, and functional language so that students acquire English naturally in the context of their daily lives. Basic Thematic Vocabulary Grammar Sentence Patterns Weekly Information Sheets Speaking confidently

4. English continued Split of classes – some students need more repetition of the language to acquire it. Same work covered Same homework given on most days Same exam written

5. Writing Goal : To help students develop into confident writers by using a step-by-step approach. Basics of writing a sentence Structure and content of paragraphs Different formats of writing Exercise book for homework assignments

6. Reading Comprehension Goal : to help students develop skills to understand what they are reading Interesting texts, both fiction and nonfiction Vocabulary enrichment, within context How language is used to convey thoughts Practice critical thinking

7. Semester Tests Test 1 Week 6 Test 2 Week 12 Test 3 Week 18

8. Art Goal : most of the projects are aimed at developing fine motor skills, problem solving and creativity Fun, artistic activities American/Taiwanese holiday themes e.g. Christmas, Halloween, Chinese New Year

9. Health Goal : to introduce positive association and learning experiences that will help develop in children good lifelong habits, e.g. Care for the Body An Active Lifestyle / Eating Well Pollution and Health Caring for your teeth and gums

10. Other Activities Face-to-Face (once a week) –R–Review English –B–Basic Conversation –R–Reading English Day (Wednesdays) Students must speak English all day –P–Please remind/encourage them!

11. Other Activities, cont. Daily Sentences –M–Monday-Thursday = 3 x new words, students create new sentences –F–Friday = Spelling Quiz

12. At Home Homework/Review –H–Help your child complete any homework/review activities English Stories –E–Encourage them to read English stories Speaking –S–Speak English at home as much as possible Videos/Websites/TV Shows –E–Encourage them to watch/visit English TV/Websites

13. Communication Book It is used to communicate between English teacher and parents English homework DWS (Monday-Thursday) Diary - Friday Please read and sign the English contact book every day. Email me : michebenjamin@gmail.com

14. Listening Listening component added to each test in grade 5 To improve students’ listening skills Will form part of students’ grade First semester – only practice Second semester – 10% of grade

15. Thank You! Thank You! Any questions?