I. Introduction: Why Morning Assembly Matters

One of the best ways to integrate English into the daily school rhythm is by utilizing the morning assembly (升旗集會). This is a crucial block of time when the entire student body and faculty are present, offering an unparalleled opportunity for high-exposure, low-stakes English practice. Our goal in this module is to move beyond simple announcements and design engaging, repeatable activities that showcase student talent and build school-wide confidence. We want to establish English as a visible, exciting language, not just in the classroom, but on the main stage.

II. High-Impact Activity Concepts

The resources we create should be simple enough for any local teacher to lead and engaging enough to hold the attention of the entire school.

1. Language Focus & Repetition

• Sentence/Phrase of the Week:

  • Description: A small group of 3-5 students or the Foreign English Teacher (FET) introduces a new, practical English phrase (e.g., "Let's organize the classroom" or "How was your weekend?") and leads the entire student body in repeating it three times.

  • Output Focus: Simple script, clear audio recording.

• Vocabulary Spotlight:

  • Description: Introduce 2-3 vocabulary words related to a school event, holiday, or subject being taught that week (e.g., patriotism, environment, recess). The FET defines and uses each word in a simple sentence.

  • Output Focus: Word list, simple definition, usage example.

2. Performance & Public Speaking

• Spotlight Reader (The Brave Speaker):

  • Description: One or two brave senior students read a very short, pre-selected passage (e.g., a simple joke, the day's weather report, or a fun fact about a current event) using the microphone.

  • Output Focus: Short, well-rehearsed scripts (1-3 sentences max).

• Mini Skit / Dialogue:

  • Description: Two students perform a quick, 30-second situational dialogue related to daily school life (e.g., asking for directions to the cafeteria, borrowing a pen, or discussing weekend plans).

  • Output Focus: Simple, repeatable dialogue scripts and corresponding audio/video clips.

• Song or Chant Relay:

  • Description: The English Club or a small group of students leads the school in learning one verse of a simple English song or a rhythmic chant. This is excellent for energy and auditory learning.

  • Output Focus: Lyrics sheet with simple rhythm instructions.

3. Whole-School Engagement

• English Trivia Challenge:

  • Description: A host student asks the whole school a simple, multiple-choice trivia question (A, B, or C). Students stand up or hold up color-coded cards to answer. This is fast and requires no complex speaking from the students.

  • Output Focus: 5-7 simple trivia questions and answer script.

• Show & Tell (Culture/Hobby):

  • Description: An FET, a local teacher, or a senior student brings a small object (a photo, a souvenir, a book) and gives a concise, 60-second explanation of its significance.

  • Output Focus: Speaking outline emphasizing descriptive language.