This program aims to initiate conversations about predictions using appropriate lexis, sentence structure and grammar points. What is a prediction? In which situations do we naturally make predictions in our every day lives? Can we be certain about a prediction coming into fruition? How certain can we be? What words and phrases can we use to express our predictions fluently? Particular emphasis will be placed on situations that are relevant to students. Students will also look at how to use topic sentences and supporting sentences as they look at a time capsule.
Subjects: English Language
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Doing Great Research
This program helps to teach the fundamentals of the research process by following a student as he grapples with the difficulties of independent learning through a research project. He discovers along the way that research is more of a creative adventure than just a classroom chore. With help from friends and teachers he learns to identify his topic, create concept maps and find a rich range of resources. He also discovers some trusted techniques in recording his information and in bringing it all together in a presentation plan.
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Info Seeker: Methods for Successful Research
The program covers five sections – deciding on a topic, breaking down the elephant (narrowing down a broad topic), collecting data, analyzing data and writing a report.
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Survey Savvy: Planning and Conducting a Successful Survey
This program covers a basic framework for preparing, carrying out, and writing up a survey.
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Effective Essay Writing for Senior Students
The program takes students through the process of essay-writing from preparation and planning, through structure, fluency and style, to a decisive conclusion.
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Analysing Visual Text in Newspapers: Images and Meaning
Using ‘The Age’ as a case study of how to analyse the non-print text of newspaper images, it examines the production of photography, cartoons and graphic design, the process of choice and editorial decision making, how to critically analyse the meaning of these images and what shapes that meaning.
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Making Your Presentation
This program has been prepared specifically to help young people overcome their nerves and fears in going public and make a presentation that is entertaining and rewarding. Students are introduced to some of the techniques used by professional presenters, including planning and researching your topic, writing and timing your presentation, using confident body language, eye contact and voice and using visual aids and handouts. This is “must see television” for any young person facing the prospect of making a presentation.