Based on English 5, English 6 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
We will cover four more chapters of Seeing the World Through the News 5. Each chapter will be covered over 2 weeks. In the first week on each chapter we will focus on vocabulary, structures, and forming an initial response to the topics covered. In the second week, students will give a presentation exploring their own opinions and respond to presentations from their peers.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Begin Chapter 5 | Vocabulary, structure, comprehension and initial response to issues in video |
Class 2 | Presentation on issues in previous chapter | Presenting opinions and responding to ideas of others |
Class 3 | Begin Chapter 6 | Vocabulary, structure, comprehension and initial response to issues in video |
Class 4 | Presentation on issues in previous chapter | Presenting opinions and responding to ideas of others |
Class 5 | Begin Chapter 7 | Vocabulary, structure, comprehension and initial response to issues in video |
Class 6 | Presentation on issues in previous chapter | Presenting opinions and responding to ideas of others |
Class 7 | Begin Chapter 8 | Vocabulary, structure, comprehension and initial response to issues in video |
Class 8 | Presentation on issues in previous chapter and written response. Assessment. | Presentation and assessment |
Seeing the World Through The News 5
Kinseido
Dictionary
Active participation
Satisfactory completion of presentations
Final presentation and written response
None
Smartphone or laptop with EDMODO application