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Enhancement of English writing skills in History

This course equips students with skills to balance subject matter and language proficiency in history essays. It covers causes of World War I, EMI teaching steps, and essay writing techniques. Enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension.

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Enhancement of English writing skills in History

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  1. Course: Teaching History in English at junior and senior secondary level (New) ID: CDI020130571 Enhancement of English writing skills in History Mr. WONG Wang-chiu History teacher Rosaryhill School (Secondary Section) 19.4.2013

  2. The balance between subject matter and Language skill Language skill Subject matter

  3. How to strike a balance Language skill Subject matter

  4. Causes of World War I Learning objectives:

  5. Steps of Using EMI Task 1 • Overview (underlying causes) • Reading comprehension and vocabulary building Task 2 • Nationalism & Topic sentence • Active/Passive Voice & signal words of purpose

  6. Steps of Using EMI Task 3 • Alliance system • Map and cartoon work • Active/Passive voice and signal words of purpose Task 4 • Colonial rivalry • Signal words of cause and effect

  7. Steps of Using EMI Task 5 • Militarism • DBQ, reading and short writing exercise Tasks 6 & 7 • Subject matter consolidation • Short writing exercise and essay writing

  8. Task 1 • Reading comprehension (underlying causes) • Vocabulary building exercises • Matching • Crossword puzzle • Mind map

  9. Task 2 • Topic sentence • Active/passive voice • Signal words of purpose

  10. Task 3 • Map work showing the Alliance system • Cartoon showing the effect of it • Active/passive voice and signal words of purpose (consolidation purpose based on the map work and cartoon)

  11. Task 4 • Colonial rivalry • Signal words of cause and effect

  12. Task 5 • Militarism • DBQ • Reading and short writing exercise

  13. Task 6 • Subject matter consolidation • Short writing exercise

  14. Task 7 How do we write an essay? • Start with writing a single paragraph • Tips on writing an essay • Template for essay • Question for practice • Planning ahead • Breaking down essay into paragraphs • Using short paragraphs • Using one central idea for each paragraph • Tips for teachers

  15. Appendix Vocabulary list • Places • People • Causes of World War I

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