Mr. Yung
General English & Literature Class

Key Educational Highlights

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Multi-Modal Mastery: Integrated focus on reading, writing, listening, and public presentation.

Grammatical Accuracy: Applied grammar structures embedded within contextual writing tasks.

Global & Creative Literacy: Exposure to authentic journalism, dramatic arts, global cultures, and classic literature.

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Curriculum Themes

1. Inventors & Inventions
Step into the shoes of innovators like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Students analyze game-changing discoveries throughout human history, culminating in a final project where they design, articulate, and present their own original invention to the class.

2. Mystery & Detective Work
Unravel intrigue while sharpening precision in language. Acting as young investigators, students learn the mechanics of accurate question formation, evidence-based reasoning, and formal report writing by drafting their own detailed witness statements.

3. Newspaper & Current Affairs
Engage with real-world events through authentic news articles. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy through structured classroom debates, finishing with a persuasive letter to the editor regarding pressing social issues.

4. The Science of Space
Look beyond our planet to explore the wonders of the cosmos. This module expands scientific vocabulary and pushes students to adapt their comprehension skills to informative and speculative non-fiction texts.

5. Stage & Screen
Bring literature to life! Through the study of play scripts and dramatic dialogue, students collaborate with peers to perform scenes in class, boosting oral fluency, expressive vocal projection, and theatrical confidence.

6. Mythology & Classical Literature
Discover how ancient Greek myths and global legends continue to shape modern English literature. Students analyze symbolic meanings, explore literary archetypes, and author their own mythological tales.

7. Restaurant & Culinary Arts
Explore international cuisine, menus, and culinary recipes. Students gain a sensory vocabulary while discovering traditional dishes, global food culture, and the storytelling behind international traditions.

8. Ancient History
Travel back in time to examine the daily lives, structures, and legacies of the Ancient Egyptians and Romans. This historical journey strengthens close-reading comprehension and contextual context clues.

9. Culture & World Traditions
Immerse students in diverse global heritages. From analyzing folklore to crafting original cultural recipes, learners broaden their global perspective while practicing narrative and descriptive writing.

10. Literary Genre Exploration
Examine a wide range of literary styles—from fantasy to non-fiction. Students analyze the distinct conventions of each genre and learn how to adapt their vocabulary, tone, and structural choices accordingly.

11. Narrative Crafting & Short Stories
Deconstruct the core elements of compelling fiction: character development, plot structure, setting, and conflict resolution. Students apply these techniques to draft, edit, and finalize their own complete short story.

12. Global Journeys & Travel Writing
Explore distant corners of the globe while expanding descriptive vocabulary. Students master vivid sensory language and structured personal narration by producing their own travel journals.

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Critical Thinking & Creativity

English Literature

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Students will be introduced to the joys and skills required in English literary studies. Students will examine a variety of texts and genres, including novels, short stories, drama, and poetry, together with contemporary techniques for reading them. This course will cultivate students' skills in literary and critical analysis, research, writing and presentation.

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Content will include but not limited to...

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Primary 4

Ratatouille (movie appreciation)

Ratburger by David Walliams 

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Primary 5

Zootopia (movie appreciation)

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo 

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Primary 6

Matilda by Roald Dahl

BFG by Roald Dahl (movie appreciation)