BCC Intensive English Program Grade 10 Course Syllabus for Semester 1 / 2013-2014

Course Objectives: This course is an outcomes-based, English language enrichment course designed to develop and consolidate students skills in the areas of * 31101-Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and *30218- Standardized Testing and Grammar.

Specific course objectives include key stage indicators:

Strand 1:
Standard F1.1 - Understanding of and capacity to interpret what has been heard and read from various types of media, and ability to express opinions with proper reasoning. 1. Observe instructions in manuals for various types of work, clarifications, explanations and descriptions heard and read. 2. Accurately read aloud texts, news, advertisements, poems and skits by observing the principles of reading. 3. Explain and write sentences and texts related to various forms of non-text information, as well as specify and write various forms of non-text information related to sentences and texts heard or read. 4. Identify the main idea, analyze the essence, interpret and express opinions from listening to and reading feature articles and entertainment articles, as well as provide justifications and examples for illustration. 5. To encourage students to be active and constructive in their own learning, using English as a tool to create meaning, seek knowledge, and to interact effectively with others in the school context and in the broader community. Standard F1.2 Endowment with language communication skills for exchange of data and information; efficient expression of feelings and opinions. 1. Converse and write to exchange data about themselves and various matters around them, experiences, situations, news/incidents and issues of interest to society, and communicate the data continuously and appropriately. 2. Choose and use requests and give instructions, clarifications and explanations fluently. 3. Speak and write to express needs and offer, accept and refuse to give help in simulated or real situations. 4. Speak and write appropriately to ask for and give data, describe, explain, compare and express opinions about matters/ issues/news and situations heard and read. 5. Speak and write to describe their own feelings and opinions about various matters, activities, experiences and news/incidents with proper reasoning. 6. To extend students competence and confidence in using English in a range of demanding and challenging contexts.

Standard F1.3 Ability to present data, information, concepts and views about various matters through speaking and writing.

1. Speak and write to present data themselves/experiences, news/incidents, matters and various issues of interest to society. 2. Speak and write to summarize the main idea/theme identified from analysis of matters, activities, news, incidents and situations in accordance with their interests. 3. Speak and write to express opinions about activities, experiences and incidents in the local area, society and the world, as well as provide justifications and examples for illustration.

Strand 2: Language and Culture

Standard F2.1 Appreciation of the relationship between language and culture of native speakers and capacity for use of language appropriate to occasions and places. 1. Choose the language, tone of voice, gestures and manners appropriate to various persons, occasions and places by observing social manners and culture of native speakers. 2. Explain/discuss the lifestyles, thoughts, beliefs and origins of customs and traditions of native speakers. 3. Participate in, give advice and organize language and cultural activities appropriately. Standard F2.2 Appreciation of similarities and differences between language and culture of native and Thai speakers, and capacity for accurate and appropriate use of language. 1. Explain/compare differences between the structures of sentences, texts, idioms, sayings, proverbs and poems in foreign languages and Thai language. 2. Analyze/discuss similarities and differences between the lifestyles, beliefs and culture of native speakers and those of Thais, and apply them appropriately. 3. Ability to present data, information, concepts and views about various matters through speaking and writing. 4. To integrate learning English with other areas of the College curriculum.

Strand 3: Language and Relationship with Other Learning Areas

Standard F3.1 Usage of foreign languages to link knowledge with other learning areas, as foundation for further development and to seek knowledge and widen one's world view. 1. Research/search for, make records, summarize and express opinions about the data related to other learning areas, and present them through speaking and writing. 2. To encourage students to become responsible, independent, reflective learners. 3. To promote an atmosphere of collaboration and co-operation amongst students. 4. To ensure our students are fully prepared to pass the University entrance exam and write an outstanding letter of interest and self-reference.

Strand 4: Language and Relationship with Community and the World

Standard F4.1: Ability to use foreign languages in various situations in school, community and society.

1. Use language for communication in real situations/simulated situations in the classroom, school, community and society.

Standard F4.2: Usage of foreign languages as basic tools for further education, livelihood and exchange of learning with the world community.

1. Use foreign languages in conducting research, collecting, analyzing and summarizing knowledge/various data from the media and different learning sources for further education and livelihood. 2. Disseminate/convey to the public data and news about the school, community and the local area/the nation in foreign languages.

Course books
Top Notch 3 Second Edition (Joan Saslow and Allen Ascher) Grammar Practice Intermediate (Sheila Dignen and Brigit Viney)

Teaching Learning Materials and Resources

Student coursebook; Grammar course book, various entrance exam preparation books, flashcards, CDs, DVDs; supplementary materials to complete projects and activities (construction paper, colored markers, paint etc); overhead projector; television; video camera; cassette/CD/DVD player; smart boards and support and assistance of Thai Language Teachers.

Course Schedule Week Student Orientation We will discuss class schedules and routines, the discipline code; have ice breaking activities and introductions. Topic

Text Introduction to the Top Notch 3 and Grammar Practice student books.

1 May 13-17

02 05 May 20 June 14

Unit 1 Make Small Talk Students will discuss cultural manners, etiquette and cultural changes over time. We will discuss cross cultural communication and greetings and schedules. Grammar Tag questions and the past perfect Unit 2 Health Matters

Unit 1 Student Book pg.2-13 Grammar Book pgs. 4-15

06 09 Unit 2 Student Book pg. 14-25 Grammar Book pgs. 16-28 June 17 July 12

*31101---*30218--10 13 July 15 August 09

In this unit students will talk about making appointments to see a doctor, describe symptoms and discuss different types of medication. Grammar May, might, must and be able to; possibility, conclusions, ability Week 7 will include the Reading, Writing, Listening
and Speaking CATs.

Week 8 will include SD and Grammar Tests. Unit 3 Student Book pg.26 37 Grammar Book pgs. 29-46

Unit 3 Getting Things Done Students will discuss how to request express service, ask for recommendations, evaluate the quality of service and plan social events. Grammar - The passive causative; causatives get, have and make. Unit 4 Reading for Pleasure 14- 17 Aug. 12 Sept. 06 In this unit we will learn about the quality of reading materials, reading habits, ways to enjoy reading and types of books. Grammar Noun clauses: usage, form and common errors. Weeks 17&18 will include a review and End of Semester Exams

Units 4 Student Book pg.3849 Grammar Book pgs. 47-58

. 18 September 09 - 13 IEP End of Semester Exam *31101--- Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking *30218-- SD and Grammar Exams

19 Main School Final Exams for Secondary September 16 20 Exams