In this class, students will gradually develop their English language skills (i.e., speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills) as they apply these skills in authentic, interdisciplinary contexts.
Furthermore, the class will 2develop students with strategic thinking skills. Specifically, they will engage in discussions about real-life issues as they utilize a variety of thinking routines—learn ways to express their thoughts clearly, identify other people's perspectives, critically discern information reliability, analyze the pros and cons of a proposition, and more.
Goal
- Consolidate disciplinary learning at school
- Become competent English speakers, writers, readers, and listeners
- Cultivate strategic thinking skills and habits
Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary learning: science, language arts, history, and humanities
- Thinking habits building: strategic thinking abilities, inclination, awareness, and motivation
