Language objectives for S3
S3-Reading
S3-Listening
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be able to use the dictionary to assist their
studies. (choice of meaning of the same
word, choice of word forms in higher level
of study)
be able to grasp the gist of the text and
summarize the key points
be able to interpret and analyse information
in words
be able to choose relevant information from
different texts and a vast source of
information
be able to identify the schematic structures
of a text and read between lines e.g.
opinions Vs facts
be able to evaluate a text (e.g. express their
opinions)
be able to understand the relationship
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be able to practise the skills taught in S.1
and S.2
be able to select useful information
be able to understand the inferences
be able to follow more complex instructions
correctly
be able to listen for key words in
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instructions
be able to make predictions
be able to get the gist
be exposed to different text types
be able to handle texts of different speeds
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between paragraphs
S3-Writing
S3-Speaking
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be able to make simple notes
be able to transfer graphic data, e.g. maps,
charts, tables into short paragraphs
be able to write arguments
be able to show contrast, make
comparisons, give comments and draw
conclusions
be able to use connectives to link up their
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ideas e.g. in contrast, however, whereas,
therefore
be able to write complex sentences with
subordinate clauses
be able to express reasons for their feelings
e.g. I believe.. because….
be able to present opinions using more
complex sentences e.g. I partly agree..
be able to write a report and a summary
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able to communicate in different social
contexts
able to give oral presentations in an
organized way
able to ask questions when facing
difficulties or ask for clarification
able to respond and interact appropriately
in discussion
able to argue against or show disagreement
against others’ opinions
able to try to pronounce words that they
have not learnt before
able to express logical thinking clearly and
in a good order and complete sentences