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Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
L.I.F.T. – Literacy Instruction for Teachers P1 Super P1 Shopping P2 See Smell Taste P2 Playing Safe P3 Good Citizen P3 Seasons and Weather P4 Healthy Eating P4 Out for Fun	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		Resource packages about the development of reading workshop related to different modules
Reading to Learn across the Curriculum Suggested booklist for Key Stage 1 Suggested booklist for Key Stage 2	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		Lists for reference in selecting readers related to different related modules
Conducting Reading Workshops in P.1	LLSS and Yuen Long Chamber of Commerce Primary School	KS1		A resource package about utilizing Reading Workshop and the General English programme in P1 so that what is taught in the textbook can be reinforced and applied in the reading lessons
Developing a School-based Buddy Reading Programme for English	LLSS and F.D.B.W.A. Yan Kow School	KS1		A resource package about organizing a buddy reading programme in school
Readers’ Workshop http://wblrd.sk.ca/~bestpractice/reader/index.html	Regina Public Schools and Saskatchewan Learning	KS1 KS2		Information and examples about organizing and running reading workshops in other countries

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
School-based task-based curriculum	LLSS and Sung Tak Wong Kin Sheung Memorial School (AM/WD)	KS1		A resource package about reorganizing resources to enable students to apply their learning in various tasks
Integrating poems, songs and readers into P1 curriculum to improve learning motivation and language skills	LLSS and SKH St. Joseph’s Primary School	KS1		A resource pack about integrating language arts materials and readers into the curriculum
KS2 Bitesize – English http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/	www.bbc.co.uk	KS2		Information and activities about ‘Reading’, ‘Writing’ and ‘Spelling and grammar’ skills. Students can use it for self-learning. Teachers can download worksheets and lesson plans for KS2 teaching.
Integrating reading into English Language lessons	LLSS and TWGHs Lee Chi Hung Memorial Primary School (AM)	KS2		A resource package about organizing authentic tasks for students, such as writing to a pen friend
2 Ps in P4 writing units: Personalizing writing topics and publishing product of writing	LLSS and TWGHs Hok Shan School	KS2		A resource package about the implementation of process writing using an authentic topic ‘Photo Album’
Using Process writing with a variety of text types: a diary, a story and a selection of poems about nature	LLSS and Bonham Road Government Primary School	KS2		A resource pack about implementing three cycles of process writing, (1) writing a dairy, (2) a fable and (3) poems
Developing P.5 Students' Creativity in writing	LLSS and Holy Family Canossian School (Kowloon Tong)	KS2		A resource pack about using different creative writing strategies, such as ‘Thematic Tree’, ‘Multi-dimensional Writing’, ‘Brainstorming’ and ‘Mind mapping’ to teach students writing different text types
Letter Writing	BCA, EDB	KS2		Interactive activities about writing formal and informal letters
Process Writing - a letter to a friend	LLSS and Tai Kok Tsui Catholic Primary School	KS1		A resource pack about implementing process writing to draft and write letters
Writing Packages (Primary 1 - 3)	CDI, EDB	KS1		Printable materials for writing related to different modules
Writing Packages (Primary 4 – 6)	CDI, EDB	KS2		Printable materials for writing related to different modules. The Story Writing CD can be found in KS2>Happy Days>A bag of laughs - Stories.
Parents' Booklet on "Dictation Activity at Primary Level" (Chinese Version only)	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A booklet for parents about dictation activity.
Story maker - fairy / horror / science fiction http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/writing/ storymaker/story_maker.swf	www.learnen glish.org.uk/	KS1 KS2		An online tool to create stories by substituting different elements in the story
Listen to Instructions	BCA, EDB	KS2		Interactive activities about instructions using time markers
Listen to My Voice	BCA, EDB	KS1		Activities about the rising and falling tones in questions
Radio Programme - The Sunday Smile	RTHK	KS1 KS2		Online English radio programme
KS1 Bitesize - Literacy http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/literacy/	www.bbc.co.uk	KS1		Activities with worksheets about reading and writing skills, e.g. ‘Using Pronouns’, ‘Using conjunctions’, ‘Use of punctuation’ and ‘Sentence Construction’. Students can use it for self-learning.
Presentation Strategies	ITE, EDB	KS2		A PowerPoint to introduce how to make a presentation.
Oral Presentations http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/informationliteracy/ 9to11/tell/MakingOralPresentation/resources/ index.asp	Learning and Teaching Scotland	KS2		An interactive resource for students to develop their presentation skills.
2Publish Projects - creative publishing activities for KS1 and KS2 http://www.purplemash.com	www.purplemash. com	KS1 KS2		Online writing tools for creating text of different topics, such as a brochure, a lunch menu, local news report, information report.
My Story maker http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/	www.carneg ielibrary.org/	KS1 KS2		An online tool to create animated stories
Write your own play http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/ english/activities/playscript/play_home.asp	www.innovationsle arning.co.uk/	KS2		An online writing tool for writing a play
Capital letters and full stops http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ cap_letters_stops/eng/Introduction/default.htm	NGfL Cymru (www.ngfl-cymru. org.uk)	KS1		Interactive activities and teacher's notes about the learning of punctuation. The activities can be used for self-learning.
Text Types http://www.kirklees-ednet.org.uk/subjects/english/resources/texttypes/index.htm	www.kirklees-ednet. org.uk	KS2		Notes about different text types, e.g. recount, instructions, biography, persuasive, with notes and denoted features of the text type.
Types of text http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/typesoftext/game.shtml	www.bbc.co.uk	KS2		Notes and interactive activities about different text types, e.g. information text, narrative, instructions
iSpeech http://www.ispeech.org/text.to.speech.demo.php	www.ispeech.org	KS1 KS2		An online text to speech tool for students preparing for presentation
Ivona http://www.ivona.com/	www.ivona.com	KS1 KS2		An online text to speech tool for students preparing for presentation

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Resource Package on Promoting Critical Thinking, Creativity and Cultural Awareness through Language Arts in Primary Schools	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A resource package comprising 4 modules of teaching materials: (1) Critical Thinking, Creativity and Cultural Awareness through Language Arts; (2) Learning and Teaching of Short Stories; (3) Learning and Teaching of Nursery Rhymes and Songs; and (4) Learning and Teaching of Poetry
Let's Experience and Appreciate Drama (LEAD)	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A resource package about using drama in the learning and teaching of English
Using drama to extend students' English learning beyond the classroom	LLSS and Ma On Shan Ling Liang Primary School	KS2		A resource package about developing tasks from writing to speaking using drama activities
Index of Songs	NET, EDB	KS1		Songs, chants and rhymes related to different modules

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning and Teaching at Primary Level	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A resource package with activities and worksheets about vocabulary learning and teaching (User Guide for the web version - Ms Word, pdf)
Phonics in Action	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A video-based resource package with materials about understanding and teaching phonics.
Phonics (Learning and Teaching Activity) King Kong and Ken My Hand in Mama's Hand Happy to Read Aloud Fun with Sounds Playing with Sounds	BCA, EDB	KS1		A resource package with activities and notes about phonics.
Phonics (Learning and Teaching Activity) Lovely Letter Sound More About Sounds	BCA, EDB	KS2		A resource package with activities and notes about phonics.
Strategies and Activities to Maximize Pleasurable Learning Experience (SAMPLE)	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A resource package with activities and notes about ‘Development of Phonological Awareness’, ‘Shared Reading’ and ‘Activities with Fun Elements’
Infusing Explicit Vocabulary Instruction into P1 Writing Process	LLSS, EDB and P.L.K. Mrs. Chan Nam Chong Memorial Primary School	KS1		A resource package about the integration of vocabulary learning activities and simple graphic organizers to enrich P1 students' vocabulary knowledge in order to scaffold them in their writing
Learn to Read (I) http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/load.htm?f	www.starfall.com	KS1		Free resources with interactive demonstration about basic letter sounds
Learn to Read (II) http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f	www.starfall.com	KS1		Free resources with interactive demonstration about digraphs, blends, long vowels
Words and Pictures http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/ index.shtml	www.bbc.co.uk	KS1 KS2		Games and activities about learning phonics, e.g. consonant clusters, long vowel sounds
Alphablocks http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/#/lb/alphablocks/ alphablocksgames	www.bbc.co.uk	KS1		An interactive video about letter sounds
ABC Fast Phonics http://www.abcfastphonics.com/index.html	www.fastphonics. com	KS1 KS2		A phonics tutorial with audios and cartoon, e.g. letter sounds, consonants and vowels and blends
Free Phonics Posters http://www.printablereadinggames.com/posters/	www.printable readinggames. com	KS1 KS2		A collection of printable phonics posters and word lists.

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Enhancing English Language Curriculum Planning, Learning and Teaching through Cross-curricular Modules at Primary Level	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		Cross curriculum samples on different topics related to different modules
School-based Cross-curricular Project: The Green Show http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=greenshow	ITE,EDB and Xianggang Putonghua Yanxishe Primary School of Science and Creativity	KS2		A cross-curricular project about protecting the environment and living green.

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Cluster School Gifted Project My Perfect Park (KS1) I Love Animals (KS1) Fast Food and My Favourite Meal (KS1) English Enrichment Programmes (KS2) History and Us (KS2) Christmas Party (KS2) Green Life (KS1)	GE, EDB	KS1 KS2		Samples of implementing enrichment programme for gifted children

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Promoting Assessment for Learning in English Language Education at Primary Level	CDI, EDB	KS1 KS2		A resource package about assessment for learning in English Language Education
Basic Competency Assessment	HKEAA, EDB	KS1 KS2		Resources about Territory-wide System Assessment(TSA) and online assessement system -Student Assessment (SA).

Title	Source	Level	Format	Brief Description
Online Project Ideas -WebQuest http://webquest.org	webquest.org	KS1 KS2		Resources about online project ideas - WebQuest.
WebQuest Maker http://www.zunal.com	www.zunal.com	KS1 KS2		A simple tool to create WebQuest for Project Learning.
School-based Project: Changes in School http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=changesinschool	ITE, EDB and Fanling Public School	KS2		An online project about preparing a booklet to keep a record of the school change.
School-based Project: Special People, Special Things http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=specialpeople	ITE, EDB and Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School	KS2		An online project about writing a biography of special people.
School-based Project: Study Tour http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=studytour	ITE, EDB and C.C.C. Heep Woh Primary School (P.M.)	KS2		An online project about designing a study tour for a group of primary students.
School-based Project: Cooking is Fun http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=cookingisfun	ITE, EDB and C.C.C. Kei Wa Primary School (Kowloon Tong)	KS2		An online project about producing a cookery programme for Campus TV.
School-based Project: Favourite Food and Drinks http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=foodanddrinks	ITE, EDB and H.K.R.S.S. Tuen Mun Primary School	KS2		An online project about writing a letter to give suggestions on what food or drinks to sell at the tuck shop.
School-based Project: A class outing http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=classouting	ITE, EDB and P.O.C.A. Wan Ho Kan Prmary School	KS2		An online project about planning a class outling and writing a formal letter to the park keeper telling the detail of the outing
School-based Project: Chinese Zodiac http://www.hkedcity.net/edb/teachingresources/project/?p=chinesezodiac	ITE, EDB and Shatin Methodist Prmary School	KS2		An online project about rewriting the story of Chinese Zodiac.