Course Description
This course provides extended opportunities for students to communicate and interact in the language of study in a variety of social and academic contexts. Students will refine and enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills, as they explore and respond to a variety of oral and written texts, including complex authentic and adapted texts. They will also broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse communities where the language is spoken, and develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
A. Listening:
A1 | Listening to Understand: determine meaning in a variety of oral texts in the target language, using a range of listening strategies |
A2 | Listening to Interact: interpret messages accurately while interacting in the target language for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences; |
A3 | Intercultural Understanding: demonstrate an understanding of information in oral texts in the target language about aspects of culture in diverse communities where the target language is spoken and other communities around the world, and of sociolinguistic conventions in the target language used in a variety of situations and communities |
B. Speaking
B1 | Speaking to Communicate: communicate information and ideas orally in the target language, using a range of speaking strategies, appropriate language structures, and level-appropriate language suited to the purpose and audience |
B2 | Speaking to Interact: participate in spoken interactions in the target language for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences |
B3 | Intercultural Understanding: in their spoken communications in the target language, demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse communities where the target language is spoken and other communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of sociolinguistic conventions in the target language in a variety of situations |
C. Reading
C1 | Reading Comprehension: determine meaning in a variety of texts in the target language, using a range of reading comprehension strategies |
C2 | Purpose, Form, and Style: identify the purpose(s), characteristics, and aspects of style of a variety of adapted and authentic text forms, including fictional, informational, graphic, and media forms |
C3 | Intercultural Understanding: demonstrate an understanding of information in texts in the target language about aspects of culture in diverse communities where the target language is spoken and other communities around the world, and of sociolinguistic conventions in the target language used in a variety of situations and communities |
D. Writing
D1 | Purpose, Audience, and Form: write texts in the target language for different purposes and audiences, using a variety of forms and knowledge of language structures and conventions of the written language appropriate for this course |
D2 | The Writing Process: use the stages of the writing process – including pre-writing, producing drafts, revising, editing, and publishing – to develop and organize content, clarify ideas and expression, correct errors, and present their written work in the target language effectively |
D3 | Intercultural Understanding: in their written work in the target language, demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse communities where the target language is spoken and other communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of sociolinguistic conventions in the target language in a variety of situations |
Course Content
Unit | Unit Descriptions and Specific Expectations | Hours |
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Unit 1 | Fairy tale In this unit, we will learn Snow White”, “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” and “Lovely Panda” Topic oriented teaching: teacher will add a large variety of topics into teaching, such as polyphone pronunciation, structure, new characters, new words, grammar, etc. In-depth analysis of text content, article writing background, purpose, writing techniques, etc. |
27 hours |
Unit 2 | Celebrity story In this unit, we will learn “Overseas Chinese Banner”, “Master of Humor”, “Science Thrown”。 The students not only learned about famous deeds, but also learned Chinese history and world history. Students will learn a large variety of topics, such as polyphone pronunciation, structure, new characters, new words, grammar, etc. In-depth analysis of text content, article writing background, purpose, writing techniques, etc. |
27 hours |
Unit 3 | World Sights In this unit, we will study “Tiananmen Square”, “Beautiful Prairie”, “Volga River” By studying famous places, students will learn about the cities, people, and customs there. Students will learn a large variety of topics, such as polyphone pronunciation, structure, new characters, new words, grammar, etc. In-depth analysis of text content, article writing background, purpose, writing techniques, etc. |
27 hours |
Unit 4 | Description/Argumentation/ Narrative Essay In this unit, we will study “The Travel of Dust”, “On Learning”, and “The Last Lesson”. By studying these three texts, students will master three different styles of writing: explanatory essay, argumentative essay and narrative. Through learning, students will understand the generation of dust, enhance their awareness of environmental protection; understand the dialectical relationship between learning and practice, and understand Europe during World War II. Students will learn a large variety of topics, such as polyphone pronunciation, structure, new characters, new words, grammar, etc. In-depth analysis of text content, article writing background, purpose, writing techniques, etc. |
27 hours |
Final Exam | Final exam will include the contents of every unit. | 2 hours |
Total : 110 hours |
Diagnostic assessment is used at the beginning of a unit to assist in determining a starting point for instruction. Assessments for Learning and as Learning (AFL & AAL) provide information to students as they are learning and refining their skills. Assessment of Learning (AOL), at the end of units and course, provides students with the opportunity to synthesize/apply/demonstrate their learning and the achievement of the expectations. The course also provides the students with a variety of ways to demonstrate their knowledge through the so-called Triangulation Assessments, which may assess students through Observation and/or Conversation (i.e. Oral Presentations or Student Interviews), as well as Student Products. The AOLs are posted at the end of each unit.
There are four levels of achievement for students who are passing the course:
- Level 1 (50-59%)
- Level 2 (60-69%)
- Level 3 (70-79%)
- Level 4 (80-100%)
Level 3 is the provincial standard for student achievement.
Knowledge | Thinking/Inquiry | Communication | Application |
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12.5 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Understanding | |||
12.5 |
The percentage grade represents the quality of the students’ overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflects the corresponding achievement as described in the achievement chart for mathematics. Term work will be 70% of the overall grade for the course; the summative evaluations will be 30% of the overall grade, incorporating summative evaluation and a final written examination.
Within the 70% term mark and the 30% summative mark, the breakdown of the achievement chart categories will be approximately 25% Knowledge/Understanding, Application 25%, Communication 25%, and Thinking/Inquiry 25%.
The evaluation for this course is based on the student’s achievement of curriculum expectations and the demonstrated skills required for effective learning. The final percentage grade represents the quality of the student’s overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflects the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achievement chart for the discipline.
Proctoring
The tests are typically a paper-pen evaluation written at a mutually agreed time, date, and location. The tests will be proctored, meaning a suitable adult with a dedicated identifiable and authentic email address will supervise you writing the tests. This process ensures the security and integrity of the test. Any person related or affiliated to the student in a personal way cannot serve as a test supervisor.
Resources required by the student
- A non-programmable, non-graphing, scientific calculator
- A scanner, smartphone camera, or similar device to upload handwritten or hand-drawn work
- A front-facing camera on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device to allow for proctoring over the internet
- Internet access and a modern standards-compliant web browser
The tuition for this course is $800 for Canadian students and $2000 for international students.
Refunds
Maple Leaf School does not issue refunds. When a student enrolls in our course, MLS administration team undertakes many tasks including establishing electronic/physical files, assigning teachers and tracking the enrolment for Ministry purposes, etc. The work is completed by our school the moment you register online.
Course Curriculum
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Course Outline | 00:00:00 | ||
Mark Breakdown | 00:00:00 | ||
Hour Breakdown | 00:00:00 | ||
Unit 1 | |||
U1L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU AOL #1: U1L1 A1 | 2 days | ||
U1L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U1L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU AOL#2: U1L3 T1 | 2 days | ||
Unit 2 | |||
U2L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U2L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U2L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU AOL #3: U2L3 T2 | 5 days | ||
Unit 3 | |||
U3L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U3L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU AOL #4: U3L2 A2 | 5 days | ||
U3L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU AOL #5: U3L3 T3 | 5 days | ||
Unit 4 | |||
U4L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U4L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U4L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
Final Exam Request | |||
How to request? | 00:00:00 | ||
LKMDU Final Exam | 2 days |
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