Typhoon Club

This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club Lesson Description: Students will examine the potential of using cockroach milk as a solution to world hunger. With 750 million individuals affected by the issue, the development of an alternative protein source has sparked significant interest. However, the use of an insect for this purpose … Read more

Lesson Description: Composing a letter to a newspaper editor necessitates adeptness and understanding of the writing style that it requires. In this lesson, students will be exposed to a short video detailing the impact domestic cats have on various animals, including birds, reptiles, and mice. The students will subsequently be tasked with writing a letter … Read more

Lesson Description: Students will explore a hypothetical scenario in which chocolate has been banned, and they have a luxury chocolate bar in their school bag. They will reflect on their values and decision-making process. They will also develop a response to the situation through their creative writing. This task promotes critical thinking as students weigh … Read more

This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club Lesson Description: This lesson helps students to write an effective email response to their grandma regarding a request for advice about her sick goldfish. Through a short video, students will learn about grandma’s situation. They will then be guided through the process of crafting an … Read more

Lesson Description: Cowboys.  Students will reflect on personal experiences and emotions by engaging with an old photograph from the 1930s. Through a creative writing exercise, students will imagine discovering a photo in an elderly relative’s home and describing their initial reactions and conversation with the relative. This exercise encourages descriptive writing skills, empathy, and historical … Read more

This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club Article Description: Students will write an opinion piece on wildlife shooting in safari parks, using the true story of Cecil the Lion as a reference. The aim is to develop their critical thinking and writing skills by analysing the ethical implications of hunting, and human … Read more

Two curious children find themselves at a crossroads, both emotionally and morally. One child clutches a net, ready to capture a beautiful butterfly that dances before them, while the other child hesitates, recognizing how fragile the butterfly is. In one paragraph, explain what the two children say to one another and what decision they reach.

Congee Occasionally, we all experience moments when we don’t feel well. During those times, all we want is a special food that not only provides comfort but also brings back memories of home, health and happiness. Today, we present you with an image of congee. In one paragraph, express whether or not congee deserves the … Read more

This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club Article Description: Students will learn about Desert Island Discs, a radio programme that has been broadcast by the BBC since 1942. They will be challenged to select one piece of music they would choose to have with them if they were stranded on a desert … Read more

This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club Article Description: An intriguing advertisement placed by a pet food shop in Beijing will be reviewed. Students will be prompted to consider whether they would think about taking up such an unconventional career as a cat food taster. Students will examine the serious nature of … Read more