Ray Chinese School

瑞华中文学校课程介绍

其他课程
Course	Course Description	Comments
English Reading and Writing(Grade 1-3) 英语阅读和写作(1-3年级)	The objective is to develop student's ability in reading and writing. The content will focus on writing (spelling, handwriting, and punctuation) and reading (comprehension, sequence). Basic development of parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation and proofreading will be practiced in workbook pages. Students will produce written text using well-structured sentences, correct spelling, punctuation and grammar and also interpret text based on in-class readings and group exercises. They will practice writing composition and literature composition. They will also do weekly workbook exercises to instill basic concepts and group activities to encourage creativity and confidence. Each student will keep a Creative Journal with guided entries by the teacher. 本课程教学目标是培养学生的阅读和写作能力。内容将侧重于写作（拼写、书写和标点）和阅读（理解和顺序）。将在工作簿页面上进行词性、句子结构、标点和校对的基础发展练习。学生将使用结构良好的句子、正确的拼写、标点和语法来撰写文本，还将根据课堂阅读和小组练习来解释文本。他们将练习写作作文和文学作文。他们还将每周完成工作簿练习，以灌输基本概念，并进行小组活动，鼓励创造力和自信。每个学生将保持一本由老师引导的创意日记。
English Reading and Writing(Grade 4-6) 英语阅读和写作(4-6年级)	The objective is to learn about structure and grammar, develop knowledge of ways in which reading and writing vary according to context, purpose, audience, and content. Students will learn to read and respond to a range of literature and develop reading strategies as they read for enjoyment and information. Students will also develop enjoyment, confidence and independence in writing through mini presentations and group discussions. 这门课程旨在培养学生的阅读和写作能力。课程内容聚焦于写作技能（包括拼写、书写和标点）以及阅读技能（包括理解和顺序）。学生将通过工作簿练习基础的词性、句子结构、标点和校对，以及撰写结构良好的句子、正确使用拼写、标点和语法来产生书面文本。此外，学生还将根据课堂阅读和小组练习来解释文本，练习写作作文和文学作文。通过每周的工作簿练习，他们将巩固基本概念，并通过小组活动鼓励创造力和自信。每名学生将保持一本由老师指导的创意日记。
English Reading and Writing(Grade 7-9) 英语阅读和写作(7-9年级)	The purpose is to develop reading and writing skills in preparation for SAT. Students will refine areas in English and Reading with supplementary reading and practice areas of the SAT practice exam. Students will also conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather and evaluate data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and their audience. All exercises will be in accordance with SAT standards and preparation. Each student will keep a Creative Journal, making weekly entries. 这门课程是一次经典文学之旅的起点。学生将探索文学经典作品，深入研究作者的思想、文化和时代背景。课程将重点关注文学分析和解释技巧，培养学生的批判性思维和文学理解能力。学生将阅读、讨论和写作，深入探讨作品中的主题和意义。通过这门课程，学生将培养深刻的文学洞察力，拓宽知识领域，增强写作和分析技能，为文学研究和批判性思考奠定坚实的基础。这是一次文学之旅，将启发学生对经典文学的热爱和理解。
Happy Chinese I - Life Skills DIY-生活技能之快乐学中文	Kids below 4 years old play and learn together with parents. 快乐手工课将中国传统文化与中国传统美食结合起来，培养实用生活技能的同时，学习相关的中文知识和字、词、句，让学生通过亲自动手，完成（如剪纸、折纸、标本制作、编织等）一些手工作品并感受一下传统游戏（如跳皮筋、跳绳等）的魅力。学习朗诵、唱歌、书法和摄影等，让中国文化贯穿于日常生活中。通过传统美食课，学会一些简单的蔬菜刀工，与传统节日结合，学会制作饺子、汤元、粽子和月饼等，让学生感受中国传统文化的博大精深，从而热爱学习并乐于探寻中国文化的奥妙之处！
AP English AP英文	This course is a prep class for the AP Language course and exam. The purpose of the exam is to prepare students for the class. The class is not a comprehensive coverage of the AP Language content but rather seeks to put students into a competitive position when they begin the class. Typically, AP Language is taken junior year in high school. Some students will take it sophomore year. The class is also appropriate for students who will be taking AP Language this year. Enrollment is intended for freshman and sophomores. Open to all high school students though. AP英语课程，是提高学生英语语言和文学水平的重要途径。学生将深入研究英语文学经典，探索文学分析和批判性写作的技巧。这门高级课程旨在培养学生的分析思维、批判性阅读和写作能力。学生将深入研究文学作品，包括小说、戏剧和诗歌，了解其背后的文化和历史背景。此外，他们将进行复杂的写作任务，提高表达清晰思想的能力。AP英语课程为学生提供了挑战和成长的机会，无论是准备大学还是提升英语水平，都是一个卓越的选择。加入AP英语课程，学生将不仅提高英语技能，还提升综合素养，为未来的学术和职业之路奠定坚实的基础。
Creative Essay Writing 小学初中创作写作	Ray中文学校提供从小学、初中到高中写作课程，包括中学和高中创意写作，教导学生如何在写作中开发思维。该课程将从阅读模型文章开始，我们将作为一个班级对其进行评论，然后尝试模仿 - 或甚至改进 - 我们自己的写作。学生将阅读彼此的作品以及模型写作，并获得宝贵的性实践，同时学习一些有写作的基本工具，包括如何使用故事、隐喻、精确的词汇和有说服力的修辞手法。我校专门聘请具有丰富经验，多年从事写作教学工作的专业老师。以下是写作技能对一个人的重要性，包括：1、能够让很好的诠释自己；2、作为生活的记录；3、帮助学生申请大学和未来找工作；4、提高沟通技巧，增加学生的知识、创造力和想象力。写作技能是学生终身受益的基本技能之一。
College Application Essay One on One (Basic) 大学申请文书一对一辅导	《大学申请文一对一（基础）》课程是学生成功申请大学的关键一步。在这个课程中，学生将与导师一对一合作，深入探讨如何撰写引人注目的大学申请文。导师将指导学生寻找自己独特的故事，展现个人特质和成就。课程将涵盖写作技巧、构思、组织和润色，确保最终的申请文表达出学生最真实的声音和梦想。这是一个为期数周的个性化学习体验，有助于学生脱颖而出，获得理想大学的入场券。不管学生的写作水平如何，这门课程都将提供关键的支持和指导，让他们的申请文成为成功的关键。加入《大学申请文一对一（基础）》课程，开启通往理想大学的道路。
Speech and Debate	The speech and debate course is divided by semester. Fall is speech. Spring is debate. Skills honed in the fall semester will be applied in the more difficult debate semester in spring. Speech will cover a wide range of topics and methods with a focus on a wide range of skills. Debate will follow a high school debate style primarily.