Capstone English Primary Writing

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Primary WritingWhat Is My Opinion?

Travelling With StoriesThe Secret Lives of Fairytale Characters

I Want to Express MyselfSpinning a Web of Adventure

Building a Toolbox of Persuasion

Kids’ Lifestyles Through TimeProtecting the Majestic and EndangeredPublic Speaking: Stuff and Sustainability

Problem-Solving: Research and DesignPublic Speaking: Disasters and Solutions

Debating Competitively

Capstone EnglishCapstone English Taster - Animals and Foods

(available for G1-2 only)

Critical Thinking, PublicSpeaking, and Debate

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Secondary WritingWriting Foundations: Technological GrowthWriting Foundations: Culture and TraditionsCritical Writing: Analysing “The Book Thief”Personal Narrative: Writing About Ourselves

Admissions ProgramPreparing for College Applications: Personal Statements and Interviews

Critical Thinking, PublicSpeaking, and DebateDeveloping and Challenging Opinions Colonies Around the WorldProblem-Solving: Scientific Solutions to Global ProblemsCritical Thinking: The Economics of GlobalizationWriting, Discussion, and ThinkingDebating CompetitivelyCompetitive Debate Bootcamp (Debate Varsity Team)

Early-Bird / Capstone Student

Sibling / Referral / Multiple Courses

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G3-4 Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? G5-6 Reading, Reasoning, and RespondingG5-6 / G7-9 Admissions Test Crash CourseG7-9 Playwriting: To Be or Not To Be?

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Assessment arrangement (Submission based) During this period, a submission based assessment process will be used to provide

course recommendations for new and returning* Capstone students. Please refer to the details below:

For Primary students - incoming Grade 1-6 • Two recent writing samples that are no older than two months old • Writing samples should be compositions and not "question and answer" type

exercisesFor Secondary students - incoming Grade 7-12 If your child is completing Grade 6 in June/July and wishes to join in a Summer

Intensive course as a new or returning* Capstone student, the following would apply to your child:

• Two recent writing samples that are no older than two months old • Writing samples should be at least 200 words in length

*Returning Capstone students are students whose last enrollment with Capstone was in December 2020 or earlier.

15-min Online Interview Required for Debate Program:Students interested in joining the Summer Debate Program must also schedule a 15-min

online interview with one of our debate instructors.Upon submitting your writing samples, please also indicate your preferred day and time

for the online interview. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences.

Incoming Grade 1 and 2 students for September 2021 should refer to Grade 1-2 programs



Incoming Grade 7 students for September 2021 should refer to the Secondary programs offered. Secondary assessment is needed.

Incoming Grade 8 to 12 students for September 2021 should refer to the Secondary programs offered.

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MMMMMMMEarly Bird Enrollment Discount – For Term 1: Students who enroll and pay on or before May 27, 2021 will receive a $300 discount. – For Term 2: Students who enroll and pay on or before June 24, 2021 will receive a $300 discount. – For Term 3: Students who enroll and pay on or before July 22, 2021 will receive a $300 discount.

Sibling Discount – Siblings who enroll in the 2021 Summer Intensive Program concurrently will receive a maximum up to $300 discount from the course enrolled for a family. Note: Sibling Discounts will be forfeited in the case that either one of the sibling's courses is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment to the class.

Special Offer to Capstone Students – Students enrolled in the 2020-2021 Academic Enrichment Programs are entitled to a $200 discount in the 2021 Summer Intensive Program provided that he/she is enrolled until end of June or later. – Students who have completed a course in the 2020 Christmas or 2021 Easter Intensives Program are entitled to a $200 discount in the 2021 Summer Intensive Program. – This discount can only be used once for each student.

Multi-Course Discount – Multi-Course discount for second course or above will receive a $300 discount on their tuition and course fees.

This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discount offers and with any deductions.

Refer-A-Friend for Summer Intensive Program Referrer Rewards: – Earn rewards credit when your friends successfully complete the Intensive Program. For every friend you refer

to our Summer Intensive Program, you and your friend will each receive $200 off* your tuition fees. – The referrer rewards will be applied to your child's next tuition invoice. The rewards credit will be

available at the end of the Intensive Program and eligible students will be notified by email to avail their rewards. All credits must be availed and used on or before the end of the 2021-2022 Academic Year (August 2022).

Referee Discount and Course Completion Special Offer for 2021 Fall Term: * Referee students should be NEW students to Capstone, and should not have attended any course at Capstone before.

The referred new student* will receive an instant of $200 discount when he/she enrolls in a Summer Intensive course. Moreover, after successfully completing the 2021 Summer Intensive Program, you will receive a $300 Welcome

Offer for enrollment to our 2021-2022 Academic Enrichment On-going program for Fall Term. Welcome Offer $300 for 2021 Fall Term (New students only):

After completion of any Intensive course, new students will receive a $300 Welcome Offer for enrollment to our 2021-2022 Academic Enrichment (On-going) program for Fall Term.

- This offer is only applicable for enrollment between September to November 2021. Offer cannot be applied to a previous enrollment period.

- To apply for the "Welcome Offer", a complete course enrollment of two-month is required and only applicable to classes with available seats.

- Tuition fee must be paid within 7 days upon course confirmation, otherwise the welcome offer will be cancelled.

SummerPROGRAM 2021

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Grade 7-9



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Application will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Course schedule and fee are subject to change without advance notice.

Time

14:15 - 16:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

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Dates

Jun 23, 25, 30 Jul 2, 7, 9

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

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Duration: 6 lessons x 2 hours | Class Size: 8 | Lesson fee: $5,280

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14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

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Jun 17, 22, 24, 29, Jul 6, 8

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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In this course, students will ...• Learn important playwriting conventions• Consider how dialogue can be used to reveal plot and character• Brainstorm ways that plays can be used to discuss theme• Produce a completed one-act play

Grades 7-9 - Playwriting: To Be or Not To Be?This summer, Secondary students can try their hand at being playwrights a la Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Shakespeare, and others. This one-time course will help encourage students’ creativity as they develop characters, consider the practicalities of staging and setting, and practice writing engaging dialogue. Through an in-depth look at characterisation, students will consider the strengths of plays as a form of expression. By the end of the course, students will have written a one-act play that they will read with the class.

Limited-Time Summer Offerings

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Grade 7-9



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Time

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Grades 7-9 - Admissions Test Crash Course: Middle SchoolStudents considering overseas studies at boarding or university level need to take different admissions exams depending on where they want to apply to. In this course, students are exposed to the reading, reasoning and essay portions of the 13+/16+/UKiset (for UK Boarding Schools), the SSAT and ISEE (for US Boarding schools), and the SAT and ACT tests used by every top US university. Students will be taught key skills for the specific sections, approach differences among the tests, and how to write organized, lengthy time-based essays (required by nearly every admissions test). By the end of the course, the teacher will identify the major strengths and weaknesses of the student and the best test(s) for him or her.

Limited-Time Summer Offerings

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Grade 7-9



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In this course, students will ...• Learn the genre conventions for the main genres found in Secondary School, through an emphasis on the writing process• Practice their reading and writing through the engaging topic of technology• Produce three polished pieces of writing: two essays and a descriptive piece

This abridged version of our Academic Writing program, designed for students new to our Secondary program, provides a crash course on the three main writing genres that secondary students encounter at school: persuasive, descriptive, and expository. Students will develop the tools necessary to research and write essays that are well-organized, clear, and persuasive, and will learn how to use descriptive techniques skillfully to create powerful written images. Students will be challenged with texts that require them to exercise their critical thinking and employ careful analysis to come to their conclusions. In addition to giving students the skills they need to master the three genres, lessons will emphasize the importance of effective planning, editing, and revising.

Secondary WritingAt the Secondary level, students must grapple with increasingly more complex writing conventions as well as more challenging subject matter. To that end, our regular writing courses are designed to develop critical reading and writing skills within four main genres: persuasive, informational, descriptive, and fiction. As within our Primary programs, the courses continue to emphasise the importance of the writing process - brainstorming, outlining, writing, and editing - in order to cultivate independent student writers.

Grades 7-8 - Writing Foundations: Technological Growth

Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

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Jun 23, 25, 30 Jul 2, 7, 9

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Thu / Sat

Tue / Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 24, 26, Jul1, 3, 8, 10

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Grade 7-9



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In this course, students will ...• Practice the fundamental conventions of major writing genres found in Secondary School• Explore the salient topic of culture in a world that is globalizing faster and faster each year• Produce three polished pieces of writing: two essays and a descriptive piece

This abridged version of our Academic Writing program, designed for students new to our Secondary program, builds on the fundamentals covered in Writing Foundations: Technological Growth. With a continued focus on three main writing genres: persuasive, descriptive, and expository, this course is also appropriate for new students who did not attend the earlier one. Students will receive further practice writing formal and well-researched expository and persuasive essays, as well as use emotive descriptive writing to convey their ideas. In addition to writing practice, the course will offer reading practices that require accurate comprehension, critical thinking, and careful analysis. This course will continue to teach students the value of the writing process, as they will be required to plan, draft, and revise their work.


Grades 7-8 - Writing Foundations: Culture and Traditions

Time

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

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Time

14:15 - 16:15

16:00 - 18:00

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Thu / Sat / Tue

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Grade 7-8



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In this course, students will ...• Synthesize the many facets of a work of literature to understand a text more deeply• Engage with an important and thought-provoking book that covers an important moment in history• Organize information according to a pre-planned cohesive structure• Follow the writing process to produce a polished 5-paragraph essay

This specialized Academic Writing course will guide students through the process of both analyzing a work of literature as well as composing an articulate essay answering a pointed literary question. Using a critical approach, students will explore the characters, the plot, and the language used in the work to achieve its meaning. Through in-class and assigned work, students will learn and practice critical reading methods. After careful analysis, students will synthesize their ideas into essays. In producing polished papers, students will develop the skills necessary to revise and edit drafts into finished pieces, which are required writing in any English class.


Grades 7-8 - Critical Writing: Analysing “The Book Thief”

Time

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Wed / Thu / Fri

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Time

17:30 - 19:30

14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Thu/Sat/Sun/Tue/Wed/Sat

Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26

Jun 23, 25, 30 Jul 2, 7, 9

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Grade 9-10



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Synthesize the many facets of a work of literature to understand a text more deeply• Engage with an important and thought-provoking book that covers an important moment in history• Organize information according to a pre-planned cohesive structure• Follow the writing process to produce a polished 5-paragraph essay

This specialized Academic Writing course will guide students through the process of both analyzing a work of literature as well as composing an articulate essay answering a pointed literary question. Using a critical approach, students will explore the characters, the plot, and the language used in the work to achieve its meaning. Through in-class and assigned work, students will learn and practice critical reading methods. After careful analysis, students will synthesize their ideas into essays. In producing polished papers, students will develop the skills necessary to revise and edit drafts into finished pieces, which are required writing in any English class.


Grades G9-10 - Critical Writing: Analysing “The Book Thief”

Time

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Time

14:15 - 16:15

11:30 - 13:30

16:15 - 18:15

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Thu / Fri / Sat

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 23, 25, 30 Jul 2, 7, 9

Jul 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Grade 7-8

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In this course, students will ...• Reflect on moments in their lives that were important to them• Gain exposure to the challenging genre of personal essays through examples and practice task• Write thoughtful and compelling personal essays• Follow the writing process of planning, drafting, and editing

This specialized Academic Writing course will expose students to writing personal essays, which are frequently required for university admissions. Students will read many examples of this genre, extracting the most effective strategies, and then applying them to their own work. As this genre is a melding of both formal essay-writing and storytelling, students will practice important strategies for both forms of writing, including structuring essays appropriately and using sensory details to paint a picture. Students will also develop the skills necessary to revise and edit their papers to produce polished final pieces.


Grades 7-8 - Personal Narrative: Writing About Ourselves

Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

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T2In-Person

In-Person

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Time

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00*

16:15-18:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Thu/Sat/Tue

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Tue

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 29, 31, Aug 3, 5, 7, 10

Aug 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Grade 9-10

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SummerPROGRAM 2021

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In this course, students will ...• Reflect on moments in their lives that were important to them• Gain exposure to the challenging genre of personal essays through examples and practice task• Write thoughtful and compelling personal essays• Follow the writing process of planning, drafting, and editing

This specialized Academic Writing course will expose students to writing personal essays, which are frequently required for university admissions. Students will read many examples of this genre, extracting the most effective strategies, and then applying them to their own work. As this genre is a melding of both formal essay-writing and storytelling, students will practice important strategies for both forms of writing, including structuring essays appropriately and using sensory details to paint a picture. Students will also develop the skills necessary to revise and edit their papers to produce polished final pieces.


Grades G9-10 - Personal Narrative: Writing About Ourselves

Time

9:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

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T2In-Person

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Time

14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Tue

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Aug 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

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Grade 7-9



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Explore how we understand information and weigh multiple sides of an issue • Approach complex problems by breaking down the issue into more manageable steps• Learn the essentials of presenting an argument and responding to the arguments of others• Practice presenting ideas effectively in front of an audience

Developed for students new to our Secondary program placing into our FAST program, this course teaches students to express themselves with poise, confidence, and eloquence in a supportive and inclusive environment. Classes are taught through lively and engaging exercises designed to increase students’ comfort with presentation. Part of the course will focus on technical strategies and conventions of speech, such as presentation skills, emotive reading, improvisation, and persuasion strategies for targeting an audience.

Secondary Critical Thinking and SpeakingAt the Secondary level, our critical thinking programs seek to both build students’ confidence with their presentations as well as to encourage them to probe their own opinions and the opinions of others. This summer, we are providing a range of offerings for students who would like to focus on either the critical thinking or problem-solving facets of our regular FAST and RRAPS programs.

Grades 7-9 - Foundations of Argumentation, Speech, and Thought: Developing and Challenging Opinions

Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Wed / Thu / Fri

Tue / Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Thu / Sat

Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jun 17, 22, 24, 29, Jul 6, 8

Jun 24, 26, Jul 1, 3, 8, 10

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Grade 7-9



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In this course, students will ...• Learn about some of the history behind colonization around the world • Practice fundamental argumentation structures necessary to presenting any opinion in a compelling way• Practice rebuttal strategies to retaliate more confidently and build stronger arguments• Present their ideas at the end of lessons to gain greater fluency and confidence

At the FAST level, the critical thinking program focuses on improving students’ knowledge of the world while building persuasive and presentation abilities within an interactive classroom environment. In this intensive, we will use a variety of discussion and presentation formats to help students new to the Secondary FAST program explore topics relevant to understanding the modern world, along with targeted practice of skills such as persuasive writing, public speaking, logic, and problem solving.


Grades 7-9 - Foundations of Argumentation, Speech, and Thought: Colonies Around the World

Time

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

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Time

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Grade 7-9



SummerPROGRAM 2021

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In this course, students will ...• Understand how the scientific method can be applied to solve problems• Analyze various scenarios and brainstorm a variety of solutions• Select optimal approaches and justify them clearly• Write and speak confidently and convincingly

This topical course addresses how science can be used to approach problems around the world. During lessons, students will review the problem solving process, in particular using the scientific method for problem-solving. Students will take an engineering approach to attempt to provide solutions. Pulling from a variety of sources for content, namely the news, professional analysis pieces, academic articles, and Capstone-created case studies, teachers then help students process, question, and analyze complex topics. Having determined potential solutions, students will consider their feasibility and effectiveness, ultimately writing persuasive pieces and giving presentations that explain their ideas. Thereby, students also learn and practice their writing and presentation skills.


Grades 7-9 - Problem-Solving: Scientific Solutions to Global Problems

Time

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00

14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 23, 25, 30 Jul 2, 7, 9

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Time

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Wed / Thu / Fri

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Grade 7-9



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In this course, students will ...• Explore relevant trends in regional and global current events• Interrogate the deep and complex interconnections existing around the world• Approach complex topics in a systematic way to come to a greater understanding of those issues• Practice speaking confidently, clearly, and convincingly in front of an audience

In this topical course, we will analyze the various issues surrounding the globalization and isolation trends found worldwide. We will take an interdisciplinary approach to this complex topic by looking at economics, sociology, and world politics. Having unpacked these issues in greater depth, we will apply persuasive writing and public speaking skills to argue various viewpoints. Course content comes from a wide range of sources, including media outlets such as the South China Morning Post, educational videos, and Capstone-created case studies. Students will learn to both evaluate and present with greater nuance and confidence.


Grades 7-9 - Critical Thinking: The Economics of Globalization

Time

9:00 - 11:00

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

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Time

16:15 - 18:15

9:00 - 11:00

9:00 - 11:00*

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Thu / Sat / Tue

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Grade 7-9



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Drill crucial debate skills and receive immediate feedback from the instructor• Develop and practice advanced debate strategies that will help them be more competitive and confident when trying out for any debate teams or participating in competitions• Debate on motions and themes adapted from major European and US debating competitions, thus getting exposure to an international standard of debating

The intensive course is designed for debaters who have significant debate experience. Every lesson, students will learn about various contemporary issues to discuss stakeholders, frameworks, and solutions. Throughout the course, instructors will work closely with students on style, presentation clarity, information development, strategy, and rebuttal logic, helping them to maximize their debating abilities and effectiveness. They will also consider advanced strategies that will help them be more competitive within tournaments. The course will emphasize a lot of practice that comes with personalized feedback and simulation verdicts. Students interested in joining the intensive program must first complete an interview with our debating instructor.


Grades 7-9 - Debating Competitively

Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

14:15 - 16:15

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Class CodeTerm

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T1

T2

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In-Person

In-Person

In-Person

Class Mode


Time

12:30 - 14:30

12:00 - 14:00

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00

9:30 - 11:30

11:15 - 13:15

12:30 -14:30

Day of week

Fri / Wed /Sat

Thu/Sat/Thu/Fri/Tue/Wed

Tue / Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Thu / Sat / Tue

Tue / Thu

Wed/Fri/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat

Dates

Jun 18, 23, 25, 30, Jul 2, 3

Jun 24, 26, Jul 1, 2, 6, 7*

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

Aug 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14

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T1Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

Class Mode



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Grade 10-12



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Drill crucial debate skills and receive immediate feedback from the instructor• Develop and practice advanced debate strategies that will help them be more competitive and confident when trying out for any debate teams or participating in competitions• Debate on motions and themes adapted from major European and US debating competitions, thus getting exposure to an international standard of debating

The intensive course is designed for debaters who have significant debate experience. Every lesson, students will learn about various contemporary issues to discuss stakeholders, frameworks, and solutions. Throughout the course, instructors will work closely with students on style, presentation clarity, information development, strategy, and rebuttal logic, helping them to maximize their debating abilities and effectiveness. They will also consider advanced strategies that will help them be more competitive within tournaments. The course will emphasize a lot of practice that comes with personalized feedback and simulation verdicts. Students interested in joining the intensive program must first complete an interview with our debating instructor.


Grades 10-12 - Debating Competitively

Time

11:15 - 13:15

14:15 - 16:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 17, 22, 24, 29, Jul 6, 8

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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Class CodeTerm

T3

T1

T2

In-Person

In-Person

In-Person

Class Mode


Time

14:15 - 16:15

16:30 - 18:30

12:30 - 14:30

14:15 - 16:15

16:00 - 18:00

9:30 - 11:30

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Fri

Thu / Fri / Sat

Thu / Sat / Tue

Wed / Fri

Thu / Sat / Tue


Dates

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

Jul 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27

Jul 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug 4, 6

Jul 29, 31, Aug 3, 5, 7, 10

Aug 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14

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T1Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

Class Mode


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Grade7-12



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Understand the background on regional issues in Asia and the Middle East, and learn the arguments for and against the related topics• Learn case studies on the local issues faced by specific countries in Asia and the Middle East• Engage in guided discussions that enable students to consider multiple perspectives and formulate their own opinions• Craft logical and persuasive arguments and rebuttals on geopolitical issues and international relations

This course will be a topic-in-focus program that specifically expands the knowledge of students on global social, economic, and political issues taking place in Asia and the Middle East. Students will make an in-depth dive into local issues faced by nations like Japan, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran; and the global implications these issues hold for the international community. During each lesson, we aim to improve students’ comprehension of geopolitical issues, and allow them to critically formulate their own opinions. Students will debate a diverse number of solutions and international tools, and instructors will work closely with students on presentation strategy, information development, logical analysis and persuasive responses. Students interested in joining this intensive program must be previously enrolled in Capstone’s official team or junior official team.


Grades 7-12 - Competitive Debate Bootcamp

Time

9:30 - 11:30

16:00 - 18:00

Day of week

Wed / Fri

Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri

Dates

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28

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Class CodeTerm

T2Online

Online

Class Mode


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Grade 10-12



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Gain exposure to key contemporary issues and the ideas that shape them• Learn about critical thinking frameworks and formal writing and speaking conventions• Practice articulating complex ideas using contextual evidence to anchor their arguments• Steer class discussions and foster dialogue with peers

Designed to prepare students for both the academic rigor and discussion-driven learning environment of upper secondary school and university, the WDT course draws on elements from Capstone's RRAPS course to provide high school students with a comprehensive educational experience. Assignments contain heavy elements of independent research, and demand initiative and an inquisitive approach. Throughout the course, students will be expected and encouraged to raise questions, challenge opinions, as well as lead discussions of their own. All of this will be set within a lively, discussion-driven academic setting where students will engage intellectually with a wide range of carefully selected and challenging materials from the humanities and social sciences.


Grades 10-12 - Writing, Discussion, and Thinking

Time

9:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00*

Day of week

Thu / Sat

Tue / Wed / Fri


Dates

Jun 24, 26, Jul1, 3, 8, 10

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Aug 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14

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Class CodeTerm

T2

T1Online

Online

Online

Class Mode


Time

14:15 - 16:15

14:15 - 16:15

9:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 13:15

9:00 - 11:00

Day of week

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Tue / Thu

Wed / Fri

Dates

Jun 17, 22, 24, 29, Jul 6, 8

Jul 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Aug 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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In-Person

In-Person

In-Person

In-Person

Class Mode



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Grade 10-12



SummerPROGRAM 2021

INTENSIVEINTENSIVE


In this course, students will ...• Learn about the US and UK college admissions processes• Understand the mechanics of personal writing• Complete interviews with greater confidence and poise• Receive individualized feedback and guidance

Grades 10-12 - Preparing for College Applications: Personal Statements and InterviewsIn an increasingly competitive admissions landscape, personal essays have become paramount components to any application. Whether it be for university admissions to the US or the UK, it is now more essential than ever that students use their writing to present their best selves in their applications. This course is designed to teach students how to highlight their unique experiences, skills, achievements, and passions to prospective schools. Students will brainstorm, draft, and edit their own personal statements for organization and style while using past successful personal statements and Capstone-generated resources to fine-tune their messages. In addition, through rigorous mock interview scenarios, guided conversations, and brainstorming sessions, students will gain an understanding of the interview process while practicing their conversational skills.

Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

01OTPJU2101

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Class CodeTerm

T1

T2

Online

Online

Class Mode


Time

11:15 - 13:15

11:15 - 13:15

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Fri

Tue / Thu

Dates

Jun 29, 30, Jul 2, 6, 7, 9

Jul 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 3, 5

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T2

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Class Mode


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Enrollment Terms and Conditions for 2021 Summer Intensive Program1. Registration must be made on the Registration Form provided and returned to us no less than 7 days before the course commencement date with full fee. Payment can be made by cash, EPS, or crossed cheque payable to CAPSTONE PREP EDUCATION CENTER. Cheque payment is accepted subject to clearance. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.2. Upon full payment, applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Acceptance is subject to the discretion of Capstone.3. Please confirm your schedules before enrolling as fees, once paid, are non-refundable and non-transferable. For all classes, if student is absent for a class due to sickness or other personal reasons, no refunds and no make up class will be provided.

4. For in-person courses: because of the COVID-19 situation and Hong Kong unrest, sessions may sometimes be switche from in-person to online learning due to safety concerns. In such circumtances: (1) the student is expected to attend at the same session but through online means, (2) tuition will not be adjusted or otherwise compensated for any sessions that were converted from in-person to online due to the above circumtances.5. A formal assessment is conducted for all new students and former Capstone students (who have not attended any course for the past six months) to ensure he/she will be placed in the class best suited to their learning style and maturity level.6. A minimum of 4 students are required for a course to run as scheduled. Capstone reserves the right to cancel a course if enrollment is insufficient. In such case, students will be required to transfer to another scheduled course.7. A Progress Report will be issued to students (with no more than one absent lesson in each enrolled class) no later than 45 days from when the course has ended.8. Capstone reserves the right to substitute instructors and to make changes to the content and class schedule if necessary without prior notice.9. Capstone reserves the right to change the terms & conditions without prior notice. In case of any dispute arising from the program, the decision of Capstone shall be final.10. Inclement Weather – a. All classes will be held as scheduled during Typhoon Signal No. 1 or 3 or Amber/Red Warning unless otherwise announced by Capstone. b. Before classes commence, if the Observatory announces that the warning for "Black Rainstorm" is in force or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or higher will be hoisted within two hours, no classes will be held. If these weather signals are lowered during the day, all classes will resume three hours after the official announcement by the HK Observatory. We regret that we cannot arrange replacement classes nor refunds for these enforced closures. c. When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is in force during classes, all classes will be dismissed immediately, no replacement classes nor refund will be arranged. When Black Rainstorm warning is in force during classes, all classes will be held as scheduled.11. Any information we collect from you will be used for student records and other relevant or related purposes by Capstone and its staff for administration, programming and emergencies only. All information will be kept confidential.12. Capstone may, from time to time, use student photos, videos, or works (including activities inside and outside of classroom) for Capstone course and marketing promotions such as its brochure, website or publications.

Refund Policies and ProceduresA.Refund Policies:

1. In case of school closure prior to the commencement of a course, our school will refund (in full) the course fee collected stated on the tuition invoice.2. If a course cannot be operated according to the arrangements specified in the fee receipts and students decline the revised arrangements offered by our school, our school will refund in full or on a pro-rata basis of the course fee collected. The request for refund must be through email to [email protected] and will be processed within a month after the request date.3. In case of cessation of a course after its commencement, our school will refund the course fee collected on a pro-rata basis as soon as possible and in any event no later than one month after the cessation of the course.

B.Refund Procedures:1. Our School will confirm the refund arrangement either over the telephone or in writing.2. Our School will refund in accordance with the above policies.3. When processing the refund, Capstone will not take away the original fee receipts. Acknowledgement on the receipt of the refund must be confirmed by the signature of the parent or legal guardian.4. Our School will pay the refund by cheque.



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Capstone English Primary Writing