Hong Wen ESL Course Plan
Levels
Here in Hong Wen High School, we group students into small-size classes according to their English proficiency.
The ESL levels from high to low are Advanced, Intermediate, Basic, Elementary and Pre-Elementary.
Textbooks
Textbook use is designed by levels or/and purposes. The CLIL/All Skilled Course focuses more on reading and writing, whereas the Communication Course specifically stresses on listening and oral skills.
Grade 7 & 8 & 9 (Juniors)
| ESL Level | CLIL/All Skilled Course (3 periods/wk) | Communication Course (2 periods/wk) |
|---|---|---|
| G7 advanced | Oxford Discover 4 | Active 1 |
| G7 intermediate | Oxford Discover 3 | Active Intro |
| G7 basic | Oxford Discover 2 | Speak 1 |
| G7 elementary | Oxford Discover 1 | Speak Beginner 3 |
| ESL Level | CLIL/All Skilled Course (3 periods/wk) | Communication Course (2 periods/wk) |
|---|---|---|
| G8 advanced | Oxford Discover 5 | Active 2 |
| G8 intermediate | Oxford Discover 4 | Active 1 |
| G8 basic | Oxford Discover 3 | Active Intro |
| G8 elementary | Oxford Discover 2 | Speak 1 |
| ESL Level | Communication Course (2 periods/wk) |
|---|---|
| G9 advanced | Oxford Stretch 3 |
| G9 intermediate | Oxford Stretch 2 |
| G9 basic | Oxford Stretch 1 |
| G9 elementary | Oxford Stretch Starter |
| G9 pre-ele | Active Intro. |
G10–11 (Seniors)
| ESL Level | Communication Course |
|---|---|
| G10 | Everyday English Teaching Materials |
Performance Definitions
Exegetical (Listening/Reading) Performance Definitions
| Pre-Elementary | Elementary | Basic/Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify the general topic and some basic information on familiar and everyday contexts from memorized words and phrases. | Understand the main idea and some pieces of detailed information on familiar topics from simple sentences and formulaic grammar. | Understand the main idea and supporting details on a wide variety of familiar general topics from various time frames in complex sentences. | Interpret and infer meaning from semi-complex, academic, or even professional information from unfamiliar topics in complex sentences. |
Presentational (Speaking/Writing) Performance Definitions
| Pre-Elementary | Elementary | Basic/Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present info on familiar and everyday topics using memorized words, phrases, or simple sentences. | Communicate info, make presentations, and express thoughts about familiar/everyday topics using simple connected sentences. | Deliver detailed and organized presentations on familiar, but also unfamiliar concrete topics in paragraphs and using various time frames. | Deliver extended presentations on somewhat abstract or hypothetical situations from general interests with precision of expression to a wide audience type. |
Interpersonal (Conversational) Performance Definitions
| Pre-Elementary | Elementary | Basic/Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate in spontaneous conversation on familiar and everyday topics using memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences. | Participate in spontaneous conversations on familiar topics, creating simple connected sentences to ask/answer many questions. | Maintain spontaneous conversation and discussion across various time frames on familiar, but also unfamiliar topics using complex connected sentences. | Participate fully and effectively in spontaneous discussion or debate on somewhat abstract or hypothetical situations including supporting arguments and evidence. |