Typhoon Club

Imagine a scenario some children may find challenging: an elderly relative rising after a delightful meal to sing traditional folk songs from their youth. Sadly, these old songs and their relative’s singing may not align with young people’s preferences. In this lesson, students will observe a Japanese grandma in a similar situation. They’ll explore their … Read more

Engage with a comic-style video featuring a cat by a lakeside, eyeing ducks swimming nearby. Through audio cues and on-screen text, students will discern the cat’s intent to hunt. By interpreting contextual hints, they’ll speculate on the story’s potential developments. This lesson nurtures creative writing skills, tapping into students’ knowledge of both domestic and wild … Read more

A teacher introduces his pet snake to the classroom. Students will write detailed descriptions encompassing the snake’s appearance, movement, forked tongue, and unwavering gaze. In their second paragraph, they’ll contemplate their comfort level being so close to the snake and consider its suitability as a pet. This lesson encourages students to express their personal sentiments … Read more

A young person is gazing at fish in a vast aquarium. To their amazement, an extraordinary fish emerges – larger than the rest, and wearing a snorkel and mask. What species is this unique fish? Students will ponder this scenario, naming the fish and speculating on its origin. This lesson fosters creative and descriptive writing … Read more

Students will view a brief video showcasing a spectacular fireworks display. Collaboratively, they’ll explore their personal preferences for fireworks displays, articulating their likes and dislikes. Students will also share their preferred vantage points for enjoying such displays, whether outside and up close, or from the comfort of nearby indoor spaces. This lesson encourages students to … Read more

Join a lively Zoom meeting with 12 animated and enthusiastic teddy bears engaged in an exciting conversation. Students will brainstorm and speculate about the topics fueling the bears’ excitement. They will also create names for some of the bears featured in the conversation. This lesson fosters creative writing skills, encouraging collaborative idea generation among students … Read more

Students will explore a farmyard through a specially-made cartoon video. They will then discuss the animals’ names and habits before brainstorming descriptive language and farmyard descriptions. Students will develop their descriptive writing proficiency and will also be encouraged to express their personal opinions about the farm animals they have been able to view in the … Read more

Explore an everyday slice of life: people waiting for the bus, a father walking his son to school, and a man leisurely cycling by. Students will analyze this short video and craft descriptive narratives, opening a brief story by narrating what they observe, allowing their creativity to flourish.