2010/02/11 Introduction of the electives Learning English through Short stories

2010/02/11 The Module

2010/02/11 Contents In the module, you will 1. read different kinds of short stories both in class and outside class time 2. gain an understanding of the techniques good writers use 3. get a lot of practice in speaking & writing 4. learn a lot of vocabulary & useful expressions outside class time read good writers use techniques speaking & writinglot of practice in class vocabulary & useful expressions

2010/02/11 The division of the module  S.4  Introduction  S.5  You will learn different genres and writer’s techniques in-depth  S.6  Exam practice on Paper 2 (writing)

2010/02/11 Objectives What we expect of you at the end of the module

2010/02/11 Objectives 1. Read more & read better 2. tell & write about how you feel and what you think about the short stories you read intelligently 3. write short stories with techniques learnt 4. discuss & write about how the knowledge and experience gained benefit you & improve your English 5. be prepared to handle HKDSE Be able to: intelligently techniques

2010/02/11 Public assessments related to the elective module

2010/02/11 Assessments related to the module Reading  HKDSE Paper 1 Writing  HKDSE Paper 2 (Writing) Speaking  HKDSE Paper 4 (Speaking)  School-base Assessments

2010/02/11 In the module, you will 1. read different kinds of short stories both in class and outside class time 2. gain an understanding of the techniques good writers use 3. get a lot of practice in speaking & writing 4. learn a lot of vocabulary & useful expressions Contents HKDSE Paper 1 (Reading)

2010/02/11 Contents In the module, you will 1. read different kinds of short stories both in class and outside class time 2. gain an understanding of the techniques good writers use 3. get a lot of practice in speaking & writing 4. learn a lot of vocabulary & useful expressions HKDSE Paper 2 (Writing)

2010/02/11 HKDSE Paper 2 You are Pat Chan. You were one of the six people trapped in the building. Write a report for your own school newspaper describing what happened. (A literary element) Write from 1 st person point of view Describe -setting -other characters Make use of -plot elements -sensory devices -characterisation

2010/02/11 HKDSE Paper 2 Learning English through Short Stories Your parents have sent you away for a month to do a creative writing course in a summer retreat on one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. After several days, you finally have time to write some entries in your diary. Describe your experiences on the course and of life on the island, and say how they have given you some ideas for writing short stories. Part B (15% of the subject mark) Write about 400 words on any ONE of the following topics: Describe -experience of creative writing course (similar to what happens in the module) -How the knowledge & experiences is helpful to you

2010/02/11 Contents In the module, you will 1. read different kinds of short stories both in class and outside class time 2. gain an understanding of the techniques good writers use 3. get a lot of practice in speaking & writing 4. learn a lot of vocabulary & useful expressions HKDSE Paper 4 (Speaking – group discussion)

2010/02/11 Contents In the module, you will 1. read different kinds of short stories both in class and outside class time 2. gain understanding of the techniques good writers use 3. get a lot of practice in speaking & writing 4. learn a lot of vocabulary & useful expressions SBA (Part A: Fiction) (Part B: Short Stories)

2010/02/11 SBA (school-based assessment) Part A (10%) Print- & non-print fiction (stories in books & movies) - Individual presentation (IP) - Group interaction (GI) Part B (5%) You will be able to talk about the story, to reflect, to show opinions, to discuss story-related matters with students for about 10 minutes.

2010/02/11 Internal assessment

2010/02/11 Score in Speaking Score for speaking paper include: 1. your in-class individual presentations and/or group interactions, AND 2. the speaking exam Score for speaking in report card = + Marks in Speaking Exam x0.5 (Marks in class No. of times scored) X 0.3 X 1.25

2010/02/11 Term Marks Writing = term mark of writing Dictation  10% of the test mark Reading Journal  10% of exam mark (Paper 5 SBA) = quality + quantity of your work

2010/02/11 Help you will get

2010/02/11 Your teachers will: 1. teach you the features & techniques used in short stories through interesting short stories of different genres 2. teach you reading skills & strategies 3. suggest interesting short stories for you to read independently

2010/02/11 4. Introduce useful vocabulary & expressions for talking & writing about short stories 5. provide recordings of the vocabulary and expressions covered in eClass 6. provide plenty of opportunities for you to practise doing presentations & discussions during lessons Your teachers will:

2010/02/11 7. let you try out the techniques covered in your own writing 8. help you reflect on & respond to the short stories you read & record these thoughts with the help of the Reading Journal 9. provide timely feedback throughout the module to help you improve Your teachers will:

2010/02/11 However, are these enough?

2010/02/11 What is the key factor of your success? YOU

2010/02/11 Discussion What can you do to help yourself do well in this module?

2010/02/11 Things you can do 1. Know the stories used in the lessons well 2. Read the stories on the recommendation list keep good record using your Reading Journal 3. Take part in the presentation and discussion during lessons AND MORE &

2010/02/11 5. Revise the vocabulary and expressions learnt regularly and learn their pronunciation with the recordings in the eClass 6. Use things learnt in your speaking & writing practice

2010/02/11 YOUR plan

2010/02/11 Your plan Consider the things your class suggested today carefully Put down what you are willing and have the ability to do in Part on Worksheet 1.

2010/02/11 Put your plan here. Sign here. Ask someone who can encourage you to sign here & write down who he/she is.