Subject Motto
Boosting Sun Hoi students’ English language ability and creating a conducive English learning environment
Learning & Teaching Objectives:
1. To develop students’ competence in the four skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing so that they can use the language confidently as a tool for communication, study, work, and enjoyment.
2. To inspire and equip students to take responsibility for their own self-learning in English.
3. To create and nurture a rich English reading and speaking atmosphere at school.
4. To cater for students’ different learning preferences and develop strategies to better students’ learning.
Learning & Teaching Strategies:
1. Incorporating DSE electives (e.g. Social Issues, Popular Culture and Drama) in Junior curriculum
2. Designing CORE and ELECTIVE syllabus and organising lift-off and elite classes in all forms to cater for learner diversity
Examination Syllabus
Both Junior and Senior forms:
1. Reading paper
2. Writing paper
3. Listening and Integrated Skills paper
4. Speaking paper
5. Course assessments (Dictations and quizzes)
Homework Policy:
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Junior Forms
S1-S3
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1. Writing
2. Social Issues
3. Listening and Integrated Skills
4. Free Writing
5. Dictations
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At least 6 pieces per year
At least 6 pieces per year
At least 8 pieces per year
Two pieces per week
At least 6 times per year
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Senior Forms
S4-S6
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1. Writing (DSE Part A and Part B)
2. Social Issues
3. Listening and Integrated Skills
4. Free Writing
5. Dictations
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At least 8 pieces per year
At least 6 pieces per year
At least 10 pieces per year
Two pieces per week
At least 8 times per year
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Teaching Staff
Useful links:
English Builder
SHDC English World
English Central