2016年彰化精誠中學夏令營--前往常青藤之路
2016 Ching Cheng High School Summer Camp--Road to Ivy League (8.15-8.19; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Days Rundown Time (6 hours) Teacher
Day 1.
Orientation and Intro to US Culture (8.15 Mon)
Introduction to US Culture
1. Life of a high school and university student in the USA 2. Cultural Difference: TW and US High school students
Reality and Myth (work experience, extracurricular activities) 3. Survival English
Communicating with native speakers Shopping and dining
2 hours Eric C. Yang
Applying for an University
1. Choosing the perfect school; Requirements 2. Planning ahead
3. All about interviews: what to expect, what to prepare, what to do
1hour
Lunch
Language Assessment (SAT; ITP) 1 hour
High School Culture: Ballroom Dance 2 hours Day 2.
Mathematics and Science (8.16 Tues)
Tentative Rundown
Focus on SAT Mathematics Algebra
Geometry
Pre-calculus & Trigonometry Math Decathlon
Physical Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
6 hours Ethan
Huang
Science Activity Day 3. Reading :
US and World History (8.17 Wed)
US History and Reading Skills Mind mapping (US History) Skimming; Scanning; Note-taking
Read SAT articles—US and World History
1.5 hours Toshi
Video and Timeline Discussion
Possible Topics: US Declaration of Independence; The Civil War;
Gun Law Debate
30 min
Literature Review
Introduction to Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (Video Clips) 1 hour Lunch
Role play
Perform a scene in Romeo and Juliet Imagine an alternative ending
3 hours
Day 4.
Academic and SAT Writing (8.18 Thurs)
Introduction to Academic Writing
Discuss the four elements of writing: Lexical Resources, Grammatical Accuracy and Syntactic Variety, Coherence and Cohesion, Topic Development
1 hour Eric C. Yang
Story Solitaire Activity
Go over student examples and teach student writing rubrics.
Teach TW College Entrance English Essay
2 hours
Lunch SAT Writing
Go over the basics of writing: brainstorming, drafting, proofreading Write an SAT essay
3 hours
Day 5.
Evaluation (8.19 Fri)
Evaluation: SAT Test 3 Hours
Lunch TBA
Conduct final mock interview and provide feedback 1 hour
Graduation and Formal Dance 2 hours
Program Description
The Road to Ivy League summer program is a rich and demanding academic and cultural experience that offers students the opportunity to learn about the college selection and application process. The five-day program enables students to develop essential skills needed to succeed in a challenging academic environment. Students will participate in university seminars, preparing them for college entrance exams such as the SAT and language assessments such as the TOEFL ITP. Taught by expert instructors, the intensive courses allow students to build their academic skills and college preparedness with a group of talented classmates. Altogether, the experience of a university-level curriculum and extensive interaction with both mentors and peers results in a comprehensive experience that is sure to help students develop self-confidence and academic prowess.
