Level 2 – Term 2

Week 1 – 3 ( Unit 05 )

Topic : Picture Writing

Techniques :

1. How to write fiction that shows instead of tells
2. The Story Climax
3. Tips for a powerful story climax

Reference Articles :

1. Such A Clatter
2. Things in the Forest by Tiffany Lucky
3. It’s all been done before
4. British women fly to US to choose sex of baby

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Week 4 – 6 ( Unit 06 )

Topic : Expository

Techniques :

1. Understanding Expository
2. Steps for Writing an Expository Essay
3. Key Points to Consider
4. Dos and Don’ts

Reference Articles :

1. The Problem of Obesity in America
2. International Education and Foreign Languages as Crucial Elements of Education in American Society
3. Calendars
4. Hong Kong Crash Kills Two Chefs From U.K.’s Fat Duck

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Week 7 – 9 ( Unit 07 )

Topic : Descriptive

Techniques :

1. Understanding Descriptive
2. Steps for Writing a Descriptive Essay
3. Kinds of descriptive essays
4. Key Points to Consider
5. Dos and Don’ts
6. Common Mistakes

Reference Articles :

1. Where Friends Are Found
2. A Walk in the Park
3. Beans on toast
4. Easing Gaokao Restrictions: a New Year’s Gift?

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Week 10 – 12 ( Unit 08 )

Topic : Book Review

Techniques :

1. Introduction ( Background and Thesis )
2. Summary of Key Arguments
3. Evaluation and Anaylsis
4. Conclusion
5. Common Problems in Book Reviews

Reference Articles :

1. Book review on The Alchemist
2. Book review on The Hobbit
3. Mulled Wine
4. Sexual Harassment on the Rise, Women Say

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Week 13 ( Test )

One Question per Question Book
Time allowed: 1 hour