To go up to the next placement, students will need to demonstrate that students have made significant progress in the English language skills. Here are the factors that will be considered:

1. Final grades of the 1st Semester

2. Official TOEFL ITP grade in March

3. Lexile level

4. Teacher's recommendation

要進入下一個級別，學生需要展示在語言技能上有了明顯的進步。以下是英文分班的依據:

1. 第一學期的期末成績

2. 托福 ITP 正式成績 (3月官方考試)

3. 藍思等級

4. 老師的推薦

The English placement result will be announced at the end of the school year (July), along with the final report card.

英文分班結果通知單將在每學年期末時(7月)與期末成績單一起寄出。

The course combines the study of both Language (how language functions, communication, and the development of writing skills) and Literature (analysis and appreciation of literary texts). Students engage with a range of genres, such as poetry, novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction, while honing their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

課程結合了語言（語言的運作方式、溝通及提升寫作技巧）和文學（解析與欣賞）。學生將與各類型的作品互動，包括詩歌、小說、短篇小說、戲劇及非小說類作品，同時提升他們的閱讀、寫作、口語及聽力能力。

• Formative assessments (ongoing assessments) include class activities, discussions, written tasks, and group work.

• Summative assessments include essays, oral presentations, and projects. Assessments are typically graded using criteria (A – Knowledge and Understanding, B – Analysis, C – Creativity, D – Communication).

• The MYP also uses a criterion-based assessment approach where students are graded according to their achievement in specific skills, rather than on a numerical scale.

• 形成性評量涵蓋了課堂活動、討論、書面任務和小組作業。

• 總結性評量包含論文、口頭報告和專案。評量會使用4個標準來進行評分（A – 知識與理解，B – 分析，C – 創造力，D – 溝通）。

• 中學課程使用標準的評估方式，根據學生在特定技能上的表現來給予評分，而不是單純依賴數字。

• The MYP emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, which integrates interdisciplinary connections, promotes inquiry-based learning, and focuses on critical thinking and communication skills.

• It encourages students to engage in global issues and understand perspectives across cultures through literature and language.

• MYP著重於整體學習方式，結合不同學科，鼓勵探究式學習，並且專注於批判性思考和溝通能力。

• 它鼓勵學生關心全球議題，並透過文學和語言來理解不同文化的觀點。

• Literary analysis: Students will learn to analyze different genres and styles of writing, and interpret themes, characters, and context.

• Writing skills: They will improve their ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively through written work, including essays, reports, and creative writing.

• Communication: Students will refine both their written and oral communication skills, learning to present ideas effectively to different audiences.

• Critical thinking: They will develop the ability to question, analyze, and evaluate information and arguments.

• 文學分析：學生將學習如何分析各種寫作流派和風格，並解釋主題、角色和背景。

• 寫作技能：他們將透過寫作（像是論文、報告和創意寫作）提升表達能力。

• 溝通：學生將增強書面和口頭的溝通能力，學習如何向不同的聽眾表達自己的想法。

• 批判性思考：他們會提升提問、分析和評估資訊與論點的能力。

• The skills developed in the MYP English Language and Literature course, such as critical reading, writing, and analysis, are foundational for success in the IB Diploma's Language A: Literature or Language A: Language and Literature courses.

• Students also gain an appreciation of global perspectives, which is central to the IB's overall philosophy and prepares them for the more specialized studies in the DP.

• 中學課程中的英語語言和文學課程所培養的技能，比如批判性閱讀、寫作和分析，都是 IB 文憑語言 A：文學或語言 A：語言和文學課程成功的基礎。

• 學生還能獲得全球的視野，這是 IB 整體理念的核心，並為他們在大學預科課程中進行更專業的學習做好準備。

Yes, there is often homework and independent work involved, as students are expected to read assigned texts, write reflections or essays, and prepare for assessments. The amount can vary depending on the unit or assignment, but generally, students are encouraged to manage their time effectively and work independently.

是的，通常會有家庭作業和獨立作業，因為學生需要閱讀指定的文本、撰寫反思或論文，還要準備評估。作業量可能會因單元而有所不同，但一般來說，會鼓勵學生有效地管理時間並獨立完成工作。

Students will read a variety of literary and non-literary texts, including:

• Novels (classics and contemporary works)

• Short stories

• Poetry

• Drama

• Non-fiction (articles, essays, speeches, etc.)

• Texts that explore diverse cultures, perspectives, and global issues are emphasized to align with the IB’s international focus.

學生將會閱讀各式各樣的文學及非文學文本，包括：

• 小說（經典與當代作品）

• 短篇故事

• 詩

• 戲劇表演

• 非小說類（文章、散文、演講等）

• 強調探討各種文化、觀點和全球議題的文本，與國際文憑組織關注全球的理念保持一致。

• Encourage regular reading and discussion of texts, helping them connect literature to their own lives and experiences.

• Foster good writing habits by reviewing drafts of written assignments together.

• Help your child develop strong time-management skills to balance schoolwork and other activities.

• Be supportive of their development in critical thinking by engaging in conversations about current events, literature, or media they encounter.

• 鼓勵定期閱讀和討論文本，這樣可以幫助他們把文學和自己的生活、經歷連結起來。

• 透過共同檢視書面作業的草稿來培養良好的寫作習慣。

• 幫助您的孩子培養時間管理能力，讓他們能夠平衡學業和其他活動。

• 透過參與他們所面對的時事、文學或媒體的討論，來支持他們批判性思考的成長。

• In addition to literary analysis, the course also focuses on language acquisition and development. Students learn to write in a variety of genres and styles, from analytical essays to creative compositions, improving both their grammar and vocabulary.

• Some MYP English teachers may also emphasize language use in context, helping students improve communication for various audiences.

• 除了文學分析，課程還特別關注語言的學習和發展。學生們會接觸到各種不同的寫作流派和風格，從分析性文章到創意寫作，同時提升他們的文法和詞彙量。

• 一部分的MYP英語老師可能會特別強調語言在特定情境中的運用，這樣可以幫助學生提升與不同聽眾的溝通能力。

• If a student faces challenges in the course, it’s important for them to seek help early on. Teachers typically offer extra support, such as additional tutorials or personalized feedback, to address areas where students may be struggling.

• Parents can also support by creating a conducive home environment for study and ensuring their child has the resources they need (e.g., access to books, writing aids, etc.)

• 如果學生在課程中遇到挑戰，儘快尋求幫助非常重要。老師會提供額外的幫助，例如課後輔導或回饋，來幫助學生克服他們可能面臨的困難。

• 家長也可以透過創造有幫助的家庭學習環境，並確保孩子擁有資源（例如，書籍、寫作輔助工具等）。

• Inquiry-based learning is central to the IB philosophy. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore concepts, and seek answers through their reading and writing.

• This method helps students develop a deeper understanding of the texts and the world around them, fostering curiosity and independent thinking.

• 探索式學習是 IB 理念的核心。它鼓勵學生透過閱讀和寫作來提出問題、探索概念，並尋找答案。

• 這種方法能夠幫助學生更深入地理解課文和周圍的世界，並且培養他們的好奇心和獨立思考能力。

Yes! The MYP encourages creative expression through writing assignments such as creative stories, poetry, and other forms of literary production. This aspect of the course helps students explore their own voices and perspectives.

是的！中學課程鼓勵學生透過寫作作業（像是創意故事、詩歌和其他文學作品）來表達創意。這部分的課程幫助學生發掘自己的聲音和觀點。

Technology is integrated through online research, digital writing platforms, multimedia presentations, and other interactive learning tools that enhance reading and writing skills.

透過線上研究、數位寫作平台、多媒體展示以及其他互動學習工具，來增強閱讀和寫作技能。

The learning goals of the English Language Acquisition focus on understanding facts, concepts, procedures, and metacognition. Students will gain knowledge and insight through:

• Learning language

• Acquiring knowledge via learning

• Acquiring the knowledge about language

英文語言習得的目標涵盖了知識的事實、概念、程序和後設認知等範疇。學生將通過以下方面發展知識和理解:

• 學習語言

• 通過語言學習

• 學習關於語言的知識

Teaching and learning in Language Acquisition subjects are divided into three proficiency levels. Each level highlights two stages of growth. There are six stages of growth. These developmental stages show a continuous journey in learning a foreign language.

語言習得學科的教學與學習被分類為 3 個水平。每個水平聚焦兩個發展階段。共有 6個發展階段。這些發展階段代表語言學習的發展過程。

• Emergent Level (Phase 1-2): 成長中的交流者

• Capable Level (Phase 3-4): 有能力的交流者

• Proficient Level (Phase 5-6): 熟練的交流者

• Criterion A: Listening

Students interpret and construct meaning from spoken multimodal text to understand how images and other spatial aspects presented with oral text interplay to convey ideas, values and attitudes.

• Criterion B: Reading

Students construct meaning and interpret written, spatial and visual aspects of texts to understand how these aspects presented with written text interplay to convey ideas, values and attitudes.

• Criterion C: Speaking

Students develop their communication skills by interacting on a range of topics of personal, local and global interest and significance, with the support of spoken, written and visual texts in the target language. Students apply their understanding of linguistic and literary concepts to develop a variety of structures, strategies and techniques with increasing skill and effectiveness.

• Criterion D: Writing

Students recognize and use language suitable to the audience and purpose, for example, the language used at home, the language of the classroom, formal and informal exchanges, and social and academic language. Students apply their understanding of language, form, mode, medium and literary concepts to express ideas, values and opinions in creative and meaningful way.

• 標準 A：聽力

學生解釋並建構口頭多模態文本的意義，以理解圖像及其他空間元素如何與口頭文本互動，進而傳遞思想、價值觀和態度。

• 標準 B：閱讀

學生構建意義並詮釋文本的書面、空間和視覺元素，以理解這些元素如何與書面文本互動來傳遞思想、價值觀和態度。

• 標準 C：口說

學生在目標語言的口語、書面及視覺文本的支持下，透過與個人、當地及全球感興趣和重要的各種主題互動，培養他們的溝通能力。學生運用對語言和文學概念的理解，發展各種結構、策略和技巧，以提升技能和效率。

• 標準 D：寫作

學生能夠識別並運用適合特定受眾和目的的語言，包括家庭用語、課堂用語、正式與非正式交流，以及社交和學術語言。學生利用他們對語言、形式、模式、媒介和文學概念的理解，以創造性且有意義的方式表達思想、價值觀和觀點。

• Follow the teacher’s instructions faithfully.

• Communicate with the teacher when needed.

• Stay on track.

• Don’t miss out formatives.

• Always practice academic honesty.

1. 遵循老師的指示。

2. 在需要幫助的時候主動與老師溝通。

3. 確保在正確的軌道上。

4. 不要錯過形成性評量！

5. 遵守學術誠信政策。

Try to submit all the formatives on time no matter if the complexity of the current task fits your personal goals or not, and engage with teachers regularly to receive feedback to improve your work.

無論目前的任務有多複雜、是否符合您的個人目標，請努力按時提交所有的形成性作業，並定期與老師互動，獲取回饋來讓你的作品更進步。

The most important things when regarding assessment are as follows: 

1. Understand the task and how the task will be evaluated.

2. Understand the feedback your teacher has given you in previous formatives and improve your areas of weakness. 

3. Complete the task according to the evaluation criteria.

Regardless of all other factors, teachers must use the criteria to give grades.

評估時最重要的事情有以下幾點： 

1. 了解任務和如何評估任務。

2. 了解老師在之前的學習過程中給你的建議，並且改進你的不足之處。 

3. 根據評估標準完成任務。

無論其他因素為何，老師都必須依照這個標準來給分。

For speaking, interacting with peers and classmates of high levels or grades would serve the same function.

如果想增進口說能力，與高年級或與其他程度同學互動也能有類似的效果。

There are many free online resources that provide online listening and reading activities. Students has an IXL.com account which can be accessed and used.

有很多免費的線上資源可以用來進行聽力和閱讀的練習。學生有 IXL.com 的帳戶，可以使用這些資源。

For writing, there are AI tools which can help evaluate and correct writing if you wish to self study. Additionally, during the MYP, it is essential to increase the word count in order to get ready for the more extensive reading and writing tasks that lie ahead.

如果想增進寫作能力，有一些人工智慧工具可以幫助你評估和修正你的寫作。另外MYP階段很需要增加單字量以應付後續更長篇的閱讀和寫作需求 。

English class and writing class try to accomplish different goals. In English they might be good at writing a magazine article about the themes of a novel, but not so good at writing essays in the writing class. Either way, both are important skills that will contribute to your child's future academic success.

英語課和寫作課有著不同的目標。在英語課程中，學生可能很擅長寫一篇關於小說主題的雜誌文章，但在寫作課上寫論文可能就不那麼拿手了。不管怎樣，這兩項技能都是非常重要的，將會對孩子未來的學業大有幫助。

If it is grammar, make sure the child understands what specific mistakes they are making and practice exercises for that.

如果是文法問題，請確保孩子們明白他們的具體錯誤，並且能夠進行相應的練習。

If it is a lack of vocabulary, then your child is not learning enough new words, or reading new words without adding them to their lexicons. These are two different problems, so make sure that when your child is learning inside or outside the class, they are able to use the vocabulary in a practical way.

如果詞彙量不夠，那麼您的孩子可能沒有學習到足夠的新單字，或者在閱讀新單字時沒有把它們加入到字典裡。這是兩個不同的問題，所以請確保您的孩子在課堂內外學習時能夠實際運用這些詞彙。

A good and wide collection of reading samples that touch upon tens of different academic subjects (Biology, Math, Sociology, History, Education, Chemistry...) is provided by IELTS reading manuals.

Purchasing IELTS reading tests (several books offer 10 or more tests) allows you to get access to advanced reading texts (700 to 900 words each), advanced vocabulary, advanced syntax and sentence structure. Reading and studying those papers boosts students' reading skills. It takes at least a month (2 to 4 hours a week) to start seeing improvements.

雅思閱讀手冊提供了多樣且豐富的閱讀範例，涵蓋了許多不同的學科（如生物、數學、社會學、歷史、教育、化學等）。

購買雅思閱讀測驗（有些書提供 10 項或更多測驗）可以看到進階的閱讀文本（每篇 700 至 900 個單字）、高級的詞彙、文法和句子結構。閱讀和研究這些文章能夠提升學生的閱讀能力。通常需要至少一個月的時間（每週 2 到 4 小時）會慢慢開始進步。