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English Language
New Senior
Secondary Curriculum
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Aims of the three-year NSS English Language curriculum
• Increase language proficiency for study, work and leisure;
• Develop subject knowledge, generic skills, learning strategies and positive attitudes for lifelong learning; and
• Enhance personal and intellectual development, cultural understanding and global competitiveness in a rapidly changing knowledge-based society.
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Design of NSS curriculum
S6
Compulsory Part
(75%)
About 305 hours
Elective Part (25%)
About 100 hours
S5
S4
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S4-6 Compulsory Part
• To adopt task-based approach to language learning
• To apply the organising structure of Modules, Units and Tasks to facilitate the learning of the four language skills, grammar, communicative functions, vocabulary and text-types.
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Modules to be covered:
• Teen Life and Beyond
• The World Around Us
• Animals and Nature
• Leisure & Entertainment
S4-6 Compulsory Part
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Elective Part
Language Arts• Learning English through
Short Stories• Learning English through
Poems & Songs
Non-language Arts• Learning English through
Social Issues• Learning English through
Debating
Students are required to take three of the modules, with at least one from each group
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Electives When to be covered
Justifications
Learning English Through Poems & Songs (Compulsory)
NSS 2
Reading Paper has element of poems and songs
Learning English Through Social Issues (Compulsory)
Provide a basic understanding of current issues which is essential to preparation for all papers and Liberal Studies
Learning English ThroughShort Stories (Elective) NSS 3
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Learning English Through Debating (Elective)
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Elective Part
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Teaching Schedule
Year Content No. of lessons per 6-day cycle
Approximate No. of hours
S4 Compulsory Part
8 145
S5 Compulsory & Elective Part
8 145
S6 Compulsory & Elective Part
8/9 115
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Assessment: HKDSEComponent Weighting Duration
Public Examination
(External Assessment)
Paper 1 Reading 20% 1 ½ hrs
Paper 2 Writing
Part A – Short guided task on the Compulsory Part
Part B – Long open-ended task on the Elective Part
25% 2 hrs
Paper 3 Listening & Integrated Skills 30% 2 hrs
Paper 4 Speaking Part A – Group Interaction
Part B – Individual Response
10% 20 mins.
Internal Assessment
School Based Assessment
- Group Interaction
-Individual Presentation
covering both the Compulsory and Elective Parts
15%
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Levels of Performance
Minimum requirements of local universities
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A typical candidate at Level 5 :
Develops ideas well in writing, and generally writes in a way suitable for the purpose in both style and content; uses accurate spelling and punctuation, and mainly correct grammar; uses a wide vocabulary, and appropriate paragraphing.
Reads a range of texts with understanding; follows the development of arguments in texts; has a wide vocabulary and is usually able to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words; can follow detailed written instructions, and select appropriate information from texts to complete a task.
Can understand spoken English at near-normal speed, in both familiar and some less familiar accents; interprets speakers’ stress and intonation to identify their attitudes and intentions; takes relevant notes while listening to a speaker.Expresses a range of ideas, in clear and well-pronounced.
Expresses a range of ideas, in clear and well-pronounced English; can hold anextended conversation in most situations; participates actively and constructively in discussions.
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Design of Papers 1 and 3
• The graded approach is adopted.
• Students must complete the compulsory section and answer either the easier or more difficult section.
• Students attempting the compulsory section and the more difficult section will be able to attain up to the highest level of performance, i.e. Level 5**
• Level 4 will the highest level attainable by students attempting the compulsory section and the easier section.
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School-based Assessment
• Students will read/view a number of texts (including books, films and documentaries) over the course of study and study three elective modules.
• They will take part in group discussions and make individual presentations based on what they have read/viewed, and what they have learned in the elective modules.
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SBA Requirements
Parts Weighting No. of Assessments
Timeline Reporting Marks
Part A 10% At least 2 SS2 & SS3
2 with at least one mark each based on group interaction & individual presentation
Part B 5% At least 1 SS3 1 (either group interaction or individual presentation based on the Elective Part)
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Further Information
• For details of the English Language requirements for university entrance under the “334” academic structure, please visit the Education Bureau’s “334 Web Bulletin”:
http://www.edb.gov.hk/334
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Practice Makes Perfect
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