1. Class 404

2. Fall Semester 2018-2019 English Homeroom Teacher: Angela Cole

3. From New Zealand
17 years experience teaching English in Japan.
8 years experience teaching English in Taiwan.
(including 3 years at Chingshin Elementary)

4. Classroom Goals Taking responsibility for learning.
Developing a sense of pride in work, and letting good work be its own reward.
Learning how to respect oneself and others and show good manners at all times.
Following rules and procedures/accepting the consequences.
Using English naturally in all aspects of school life.
Effective group-work to facilitate learning and cooperation.

5. My Expectations This Year
Students will…
1. pay attention in class and contribute productively.
2. complete all assigned tasks, both written and oral.
3. always be prepared for class.
4. share and cooperate in creating a positive classroom atmosphere that is comfortable for all members of the class.

6. Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling
Texts
Treasures for Grade 4
Practice Book
Grammar Practice
Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling

7. Content Themes Presented Every Two Weeks

8. Teaching Methods Activity-based instruction
Whole class, split class, and individual
Differentiated instruction- accommodate different levels and learning styles
Collaboration- constructive group-work
Use of the Open Space to reinforce skills

9. Assessment
Item
Percentage of Grade
Quizzes
20%
Writing
10%
Assignments
15%
Participation
Responsibility 5%
Tests
40%
English Grammar with the Taiwanese teacher will account for 5% of final grade.

10. Mid-Term and Final Tests
Grade 4 English Oral Test/Writing /23
These will take place at the same time over two periods.
English Listening/Reading/Grammar /7
This will take place in the same week as the Chinese tests.
Final
Grade 4 English Oral test/Writing /27-1/4
English Listening/Reading/Grammar /7

11. After School Class
After School class will take place every Wednesday from 4.20 to 6pm.
The focus of After School class in the first semester will be working on applying and extending the Treasures skills to the production of the Christmas show.
During the second semester, students will practice for the Academic Fair. This year they will be doing Reader`s Theater.
Additional lessons will be Treasures enrichment lessons and project-based activities.

15. After school On Wednesdays
In addition to Treasures language and activities, the course will include performance-related skills and activities, such as:
Spatial awareness
Story analysis
Expressing Emotions
Roles
Prop making
Rehearsals
Team building
After school On Wednesdays

16. Christmas Show Christmas Show
One of the main events of the first semester.

17. After School Help Class
Helps students who are having difficulties
Provides extra practice and teaching geared towards students’ specific needs

18. Cambridge Exams

19. Benchmark-Bilingual 教育階段 Grade 年級 Cambridge exam 劍橋國際檢測 CEFR
歐洲共同語言參考標準
Middle School 中學
Grade 8
FCE B2
Grade 7
PET B1
Elementary 小學
Grade 6 A2
Grade 5
KET/PET
Grade 4
KET A1
Grade 3
Flyers
Grade 2
Movers
Pre A1
Grade 1
Starters

20. Notice
Cambridge is a benchmark exam that allows us to evaluate our program. We encourage our students to register for the benchmark level that is appropriate for each grade level. 劍橋 英檢目的在檢核學生是否能夠達到學校設定目標，我們鼓勵學生 報考各年級規定之門檻級數。
The school will only provide the registration form of the exam at the benchmark level that is appropriate for each grade level. 學校提供各年級報考門檻級數報名表。
We will, however, provide the registration form for the next level if your child has passed the previous level with full marks for over one year. 然若學生已通過前一級數一年以上，且達到滿盾 牌者，我們仍會主動發給報名表。
Students who attend afterschool Cambridge classes will sit the level as recommended by the afterschool teacher. 參加課後劍 橋班的學生由課後教師建議認證級數。

21. Notice
If you would like to sign up for a level above the grade level benchmark, you can sign up with an exam center on your own (students who attend Cambridge classes at the afterschool program will still take the exam with the school). 若欲跳級報考高於該年段之門檻級數，可 自行上考試中心查閱其他場次。(參與校內劍橋英語班 者除外。)
網址:

22. How do we sign up for the exam?
We will pass down the registration form at the beginning of the second semester 下學期開學時會發下報名表。
Please hand in the registration form to the TA. 將報名表填妥交給各班TA即完成報名。

23. Exam Dates Exam Date Starters Movers Flyers May 5th (Sun.)
FCE for Schools
May 19th (Sun.)
KET for Schools
PET for Schools
May 26th (Sun.)

24. How can you help?
Encourage your child to take responsibility for his or her homework. Ensure they have everything they need for their classes. Emphasize the importance of reading. Inform the teachers of any issues via the communication book or . My address is: