EX100 Foundation Course
This course covers the basics of grammar while paving the way for students to learn about the world around them.
Learning Outcome:CEFR Upper A1
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Read and understand simple texts that fall under the DRA 16 or Lexile 300 reading level
- Carry a simple conversation about familiar topics
- Present for 1 minute on a topic in front of the class
- Write a short weekly book review using 20 words or more
- Write up to 30 words or more for a variety of texts
CLIL
The CLIL portion of the class will explore topics that are relevant to the daily experience of the students while giving them a global perspective at the same time.
Presentations
Presentations are held twice every term to build students’ confidence in the use of the English language.
※CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
School hours | 2 hours |
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Structure |
Quiz Grammar (35 mins) Reading (30 mins) CLIL (30 mins) Library Time(15mins) |
Homework | 15 mins or more / day |
Reading Journals
The Reading Journals will make it easier for students to understand what writing a book review means, and they will also show them how they can write a good book review one step at a time.
In each term, students are expected to read at least 10 books and write 10 book reviews. To encourage students to read more, students may borrow up to 2 books per week from the library. Aside from that, students are rewarded with a gift when they reach specific checkpoints.
Speech Contest
J PREP Explorers will hold a Speech Contest once every year. There will be a preliminary round at the end of Term C to select a representative from each class to be a finalist for the event.
Students will work on creating their own speeches and apply the presentation skills they learned in class. As guardians of finalists are invited to the Speech Contest, this is a great opportunity to witness first-hand the hard work students have put into delivering a memorable presentation.