BCC Intensive English Program Grade 10

Course Syllabus for Semester 1, 2015-2016

Course Objectives:
This course is an outcomes-based, English language enrichment course designed to
develop and consolidate students skills in the areas of * 31101-Reading, Writing,
Listening and Speaking, and *30218- Standardized Testing and Grammar.
Specific course objectives include key stage indicators:

Strand 1:

Standard F1.1 - Understanding of and capacity to interpret what has been

heard and read from various types of media, and ability to express opinions
with proper reasoning.

1. Observe instructions in manuals for various types of work, clarifications,

explanations and descriptions heard and read.
2. Accurately read aloud texts, news, advertisements, poems and skits by observing the
principles of reading.
3. Explain and write sentences and texts related to various forms of non-text information,
as well as specify and write various forms of non-text information related to sentences
and texts heard or read.
4. Identify the main idea, analyze the essence, interpret and express opinions from
listening to and reading feature articles and entertainment articles, as well as provide
justifications and examples for illustration.
5. To encourage students to be active and constructive in their own learning, using
English as a tool to create meaning, seek knowledge, and to interact effectively with
others in the school context and in the broader community.

Standard F1.2 Endowment with language communication skills for exchange

of data and information; efficient expression of feelings and opinions.

1. Converse and write to exchange data about themselves and various matters around
them, experiences, situations, news/incidents and issues of interest to society, and
communicate the data continuously and appropriately.
2. Choose and use requests and give instructions, clarifications and explanations fluently.
3. Speak and write to express needs and offer, accept and refuse to give help in simulated
or real situations.
4. Speak and write appropriately to ask for and give data, describe, explain, compare and
express opinions about matters/ issues/news and situations heard and read.
5. Speak and write to describe their own feelings and opinions about various matters,
activities, experiences and news/incidents with proper reasoning.
6. To extend students competence and confidence in using English in a range of
demanding and challenging contexts.

Standard F1.3 Ability to present data, information, concepts and views about
various matters through speaking and writing.

1. Speak and write to present data themselves/experiences, news/incidents, matters and

various issues of interest to society.
2. Speak and write to summarize the main idea/theme identified from analysis of matters,
activities, news, incidents and situations in accordance with their interests.
3. Speak and write to express opinions about activities, experiences and incidents in the
local area, society and the world, as well as provide justifications and examples for
illustration.

Strand 2: Language and Culture

Standard F2.1 Appreciation of the relationship between language and culture of

native speakers and capacity for use of language appropriate to occasions and
places.
1. Choose the language, tone of voice, gestures and manners appropriate to various
persons, occasions and places by observing social manners and culture of native speakers.
2. Explain/discuss the lifestyles, thoughts, beliefs and origins of customs and traditions of
native speakers.
3. Participate in, give advice and organize language and cultural activities appropriately.
Standard F2.2 Appreciation of similarities and differences between language and
culture of native and Thai speakers, and capacity for accurate and
appropriate use of language.
1. Explain/compare differences between the structures of sentences, texts, idioms,
sayings, proverbs and poems in foreign languages and Thai language.
2. Analyze/discuss similarities and differences between the lifestyles, beliefs and culture
of native speakers and those of Thais, and apply them appropriately.
3. Ability to present data, information, concepts and views about various matters through
speaking and writing.
4. To integrate learning English with other areas of the curriculum.

Strand 3: Language and Relationship with Other Learning Areas

Standard F3.1 Usage of foreign languages to link knowledge with other learning
areas, as foundation for further development and to seek knowledge and widen
one's world view.
1. Research/search for, make records, summarize and express opinions about the data
related to other learning areas, and present them through speaking and writing.
2. To encourage students to become responsible, independent, reflective learners.
3. To promote an atmosphere of collaboration and co-operation amongst students.
4. To ensure our students are fully prepared to pass the University entrance exam and
write a Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose) letter.

Strand 4: Language and Relationship with Community and the World

Standard F4.1: Ability to use foreign languages in various situations in school,
community and society.
1. Use language for communication in real situations/simulated situations in the
classroom, school, community and society.
Standard F4.2: Usage of foreign languages as basic tools for further education,
livelihood and exchange of learning with the world community.
1. Use foreign languages in conducting research, collecting, analyzing and summarizing
knowledge/various data from the media and different learning sources for further
education and livelihood.
2. Disseminate/convey to the public data and news about the school, community and the
local area/the nation in foreign languages.

Course book
Top Notch 3 Second Edition (Joan Saslow and Allen Ascher)

Teaching Learning Materials and Resources

Student coursebook; various entrance exam preparation books, flashcards, CDs, DVDs;
supplementary materials to complete projects and activities (construction paper, colored
markers, paint etc); smartboard; television; video camera; cassette/CD/DVD player;
smart boards and support and assistance of Thai Language Teachers.
Course Schedule
Week
1
May 11-15
02 05

Topic
Student Orientation
We will discuss class schedules and routines, the discipline
code; have ice breaking activities and introductions.

Text
Introduction to the
Top Notch 3

Unit 1 Make Small Talk

May 18 June 12

Unit 1
Student Book pg.2-13

Students will discuss cultural manners, etiquette and cultural

changes over time. We will discuss cross cultural
communication and greetings and schedules. Grammar Tag
questions and the past perfect

06 09
Unit 2 Health Matters

Unit 2
Student Book pg. 14-25

*31101----

In this unit students will talk about making appointments to

see a doctor, describe symptoms and discuss different types
of medication. Grammar May, might, must and be able to;
possibility, conclusions, ability
Week 7 will include the Reading, Writing, Listening

*30218---

June 15
Jul 10

and Speaking CATs.

Week 8 will include SD and Grammar Tests.

Unit 3 Getting Things Done

Unit 3

Students will discuss how to request express service, ask for

recommendations, evaluate the quality of service and plan
social events. Grammar - The passive causative; causatives
get, have and make.

Student Book pg.26 37

Unit 4 Reading for Pleasure

Units 4

In this unit we will learn about the quality of reading

materials, reading habits, ways to enjoy reading and types of
books. Grammar Noun clauses: usage, form and common
errors.
Weeks 17&18 will include a review and End of
Semester Exams

Student Book pg.3849

10 13
July 13
Aug 07

14- 17
Aug 10
Sep 04

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18
Sep 07
Sep 13

IEP End of Semester Exam

*31101--- Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
*30218-- SD and Grammar

Exams

Main School Final Exams for Secondary

Exams

19
September
14 20