Students will learn and discuss a novel ( or a serie of chapter books) in two weeks. The benefits include:

1. Building Background & World Exposure

2. Authentic Vocabulary Building

3. Communication & Dialogue Skills

4. Development of Social Skills

5. Engagement & Excitement for Learning

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Focus on speak writing and presentation

Public speaking unit includes: Listening Skills, Voice and Gestures, Stage Fright, Public Speaking Vocabulary, Introduction to Speech Writing, Sales Speech, Speech of Introduction, Award Speech, Pet Peeve Speech, TED Style Speech, Storybook Speech, and 200 Inspirational Quotes.

Expanding vocabulary and skills in two weeks!

Focus on the skills such as:

Prefix and suffixes

Multiple meaning words

Greek and latin roots

Idioms and adages

Synonyms and antonyms