Category: L3 Reading And Writing Class

Monthly Book Recommendation: The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé

12/14/2021

The Adventures of Tintin

by Hergé
Recommended reading age: 9+
Lexile measure: 300L ~ 450L

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The Tintin series are a classic collection of comic books by Belgian writer Hergé. The books follow various stories about young reporter Tintin and his dog as they travel across the world, encounter exciting adventures and work as a force for good. Hergé’s brilliant storytelling, drawings and humor has made The Adventures of Tintin one of the most popular European graphic novels, having been translated into more than 70 languages.
Read more about why we recommended this book and questions/ activities for readers.

Monthly Book Recommendation: The Giver

8/2/2021

The Giver

by Lois Lowry
Recommended reading age: 10-18 years
Lexile measure: 760L

Trinity Scholar's Monthly Book Recommendation: The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver is an engaging and meaningful novel within the young adult fiction genre by American writer Lois Lowry. It follows the young boy Jonas as he grows up in a superficially perfect but actually repressive society. As Jonas begins to push the boundaries of this society and discover the dangerous freedom of the real world for himself, readers are presented with a fascinating discussion of blissful ignorance versus painful truth.
Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.
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Monthly Book Recommendation: A Bear Called Paddington

8/2/2021

A Bear Called Paddington

by Michael Bond
Recommended reading age: 6-10 years
Lexile measure: 750L

Trinity Scholar's Monthly Book Recommendation: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

A children’s classic, A Bear Called Paddington has recently been made into a popular film — but the original book, written by British author Michael Bond, is very much still worth a read. The story follows the playful bear Paddington as he travels to London from Peru and is welcomed into a typical British family. Children will immediately fall in love with the character of Paddington who always means well, but whose clumsy ways lead to funny mishaps and relatable mistakes as he attempts to adjust to human life. Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.
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Monthly Book Recommendation: The Diary of a Young Girl

8/2/2021

The Diary of a Young Girl

by Anne Frank
Recommended reading age: 12 years and up
Lexile measure: 950L

Trinity Scholar's Monthly Book Recommendation: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl comprises the real writings of Anne Frank, a teenager hiding with her family from the horrors of the Holocaust during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The book is a touching, raw introduction to the tragedy of the Holocaust and is an important historical text.
Since its publication, many schools across the world have included Anne Frank’s diary in their curricula as required reading, making the book an essential read for every young adult.
Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.

Monthly Book Recommendation: Frog and Toad are Friends

8/2/2021

Frog and Toad are Friends

by Arnold Lobel
Recommended reading ages: 4-8 years
Lexile measure: 400L

Trinity Scholar Book Recommendation: Frog and Toad are Friends

A classic picture book by American children’s author Arnold Lobel, Frog and Toad are Friends follows the whimsical life of two animal friends. It is a collection of five easy-to-follow short stories that will keep young readers easily engaged. This is a highly accessible novel as Lobel uses simple vocabulary which is repeated throughout each story, alongside frequent accompanying pictures. The readability and fun storylines of this book makes it a great choice for a range of reading abilities: Frog and Toad can be read out loud to young children, read together with those who have just started learning, or read independently by those a few years older.
Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.

Monthly Book Recommendation: The Number Devil

8/2/2021

The Number Devil

A mathematical adventure
by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Recommended reading age: 10-13 years
Lexile measure: 580

An imaginative, quick-paced novel, The Number Devil follows the dreams of twelve-year-old Robert as he encounters the “number devil” — a fictional creature determined to infuse the young boy with a passion for maths. Robert is teleported in his dreams to various landscapes that visualize a range of mathematical concepts from prime numbers to perfect squares, accompanied by the enthusiastic yet short-tempered devil. In this way, German writer Hans Magnus Enzensberger conveys the fundamentals of algebra and numerical thinking through an engaging storyline and vivid characters that children will immediately laugh at and love.
Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.

Monthly Book Recommendation: The Hercule Poirot Mysteries

8/2/2021

Hercule Poirot Mysteries

by Agatha Christie
Recommended reading age: 12-14 years
Lexile measure: 650L ~ 800L

TrinityScholar Book recommendation:Hercule Poirot Mysteries

English writer Agatha Christie, known as “The Queen of Crime”, has published tens of detective mysteries both thrilling and thought-provoking. Her most famous series follows Hercule Poirot, an eccentric Belgian detective, as he methodically solves cases all over the world. Though the plot of Christie’s novels often revolves around a mystery murder, the focus is on the detective’s reasoning and the facts of the case. Thus, the content of the books is appropriate for younger readers, engaging them intellectually rather than shocking them with gory details.
Below are the reasons why we recommended it and some post-reading questions and activities.

Monthly Book Recommendation: Time Cat

8/2/2021

Time Cat

The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth
by Lloyd Alexander
Recommended reading age: 8-12 years
Lexile measure: 660L

Trinity Scholar Book recommendation: Time Cat

Time Cat is a delightful, imaginative short novel by American fantasy writer Lloyd Alexander. It tells the story of a young boy and his cat who are transported across historical eras and places, from Ancient Rome to the Incas in Peru. With a range of vivid characters, constant action and back-and-forth dialogue, Time Cat is fantastic at capturing young readers’ attention; at the same time, it engages them in a fresh retelling of significant eras in history. As the action moves from Roman Britain to Heian-era Japan to various other snapshots in time, readers not only learn a wide range of historical facts, but are also immersed in the atmosphere and subtleties of each culture.
And here are the reasons why we recommend this book, and what kids, at different ages, are expected to get from their journeys with Jason and Gareth.

Reading is the way to good writing, and the foundation of all learning.

6/18/2021

We all know that reading is the way to good writing, and even more, reading is actually the foundation of all learning. But why?

L3 Honors Gender Inequality

8/13/2019

opic：Gender Inequality
Field：Social Science
At the beginning of the class, the teacher asked the class which industries might have the issue of gender inequality, and then further explain the phenomena with samples in the class material.

In the U.S., the sports industry is one of the industries with serious gender inequality. Women are paid much less than men are paid. According to a report, 40% of women in the sports industry have experienced gender discrimination. Take World Cup as an example, the US women football team got 2 million bonuses for their golden medal, whereas US men football team received 35 million after they won the championship. Apparently, the gender pay gap was extremely huge. The good news is, the remuneration for women is rising every year, there are over 90% of the sport games pay men and women equally. "Women are far more visible in sports today than at any previous point in history," says UN Women in a statement. Hopefully, the issue of gender inequality will finally diminish.

Besides the contents from the magazine, the teacher also showed the class some related videos, which could further enhance students' listening and speaking.

Key Vocabulary of the Class

Gender pay gap [n.] the difference between men’s and women’s salaries.
Equality [n.] the quality or state of being equal.
Discrimination [n.] prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action or treatment.
Discrepancy [n.] the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance.
Revenue [n.] the total income produced by a given source.

Summer Schedule & How To Sign Up

L3 Reading and Writing 2019 Summer Class Schedule

Session 2: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), July 1 to July 18
Session 3: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), July 22 to August 8
Session 4: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), August 12 to August 29
Each session includes 14 classes.

How to Sign Up

Call +886-2-2771-6002 , Line: TrinityScholar (@mqz4477g) or E-mail