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5 A Level Syllabus 2019-20
WeekDates DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 Homework
1 30 Sept - 4 Oct
Placement test
Orientation
- Ice-breaking activities
- Getting to know each
other
- Presentation about what
learning a language is like
Objectives Students will
● learn about the
psychology of language
learning
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 1
(pp. 6-9)
Objectives
Students will
● use the verb be
● learn the names of
countries and nationalities
●be able to greet people
and make introductions
2 7-11 Oct
Cutting Edge Elem. Unit 1 (pp. 10-13) Objectives Students will ● learn the names of jobs ●be aware of articles with jobs ●use the verb be in questions ●ask and answer questions to find out information about people
Cutting Edge Elem. Unit 1 (pp.14-15 - optional: Ex. 5 and 6 p.15) Unit 2 (pp. 16-17) Objectives Students will ●use possessive (’s) , and this/that & these/those
Cutting Edge Elem. Unit 2 (pp. 18-21) Objectives Students will ● use have got ●talk about people
Cutting Edge Elem. Unit 2 (pp. 22-23) Unit 3 (pp. 24-25) Objectives Students will ●learn common verbs in present simple (positive and negative)
Writing Booklet -Sentence Structure and
Mechanics (5 hours)
Writing Pack pp.2-8
Objectives
●Students will be able to
practice “to be“ form.
In-class writing 1:
Write a few sentences
about yourself.
Workbook Unit 1 & 2
& Unit Tests
Set speaking
portfolio 1
3 14-18 Oct
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 3 (pp. 26-29) Objectives Students will be able to
●tell the time
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 3 (pp. 30-33) Objectives Students will be able to
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 4 (pp. 34-37) Objectives Students will be able to
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 4 (pp.38-40 / Optional p.41) Preparation for speaking portfolio 1
Writing Booklet -Pronouns + Introduce
Yourself (5 hours)
Writing Pack pp.9-23
Objectives
● use time expressions
●talk about places in a
town
● describe life in a village,
town or city
● use adverbs of
frequency
● talk about activities and
likes and dislikes
●ask questions using
present simple and give
short answers
Objectives Students will be able to ●use the present simple
tense further with qu’s
●Students will be able to
practice the I/you /we
/they forms of the present
simple with verbs
describing common
activities.
In-class writing 2:
Write a short paragraph
about a family member
4 21-25 Oct
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 5 (pp. 42-45) Objectives Students will ● learn about transport
and travelling
●use can / can’t for
possibility and ability
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 5 (pp.46-50) (Optional p.51) Objectives Students will
● use articles with nouns
(a/an/the/no article)
●ask and answer questions
about transport and travel
arrangements
●do a transport survey
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 6 (pp. 52-55) Objectives Students will ●identify specific
information in simple texts
●ask and answer questions
about food using there
is/there are and how
much/how
many/some/any
●use countable and
uncountable nouns
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 6 (pp.56-57 / 59) Conduct speaking portfolio 1 Objectives Students will ●give a short description of
a café or restaurant (in
speaking)
●order food and drink in a
restaurant, and use
restaurant words
Writing Booklet -Pronouns + Introduce
Yourself (5 hours)
Writing Pack pp.9-23
Objectives
Students will be able to
practice the I/you /we
/they form of the present
simple with verbs
describing common
activities
Portfolio Task 1
➢ Write a short
paragraph about your
life/ the life of a
classmate.
( Free writing)
Deadline for speaking portfolio 1
5 28 Oct - 1 Nov
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 7 (pp. 60-63) Objectives Students will ● talk about past states
and events
●use past forms
(was/were,
regular/irregular verbs)
Cutting Edge Elem
29 Oct (holiday)
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 7 (pp. 64-69) optional ex. 5-7, p.69 Objectives Students will ●tell a life story of you or
someone you know
● use past time phrases
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 8 (pp. 70-71) Objectives Students will ●use adjectives to describe
stories and entertainment
Writing Booklet -Writing a Basic Paragraph
(5 hours) Material cover 2
weeks
(Topic Sentence)
(Supporting Sentences)
(Concluding Sentence)
Writing Pack pp.24-41
Objectives
●ask and answer
questions using was/were
● Discuss social networking
sites
●use past simple negative
forms
Quiz 1 Friday 1 Nov
Students will be able to
write a topic
sentence,supporting
sentences and a concluding
sentence..
6 4-8 Nov
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 8 (pp. 72-76 / optional p.77) Objectives Students will be able to ●use past simple question
forms
●talk about an evening out ●arrange an evening out
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 9 (pp. 78-81 Objectives Students will be able to ● Describe objects
● use comparative forms
and adjectives to describe
objects and possessions
● use the superlative forms
to talk about people and
places
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 9 (pp. 82-85) optional p.86- 87 Objectives Students will be able to ● describe shops and
services
●Make and respond to
suggestions for choosing a
present
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 9 (pp.88-91 up to ex. 3) Objectives Students will be able to ●talk about present
activities (present simple
or continuous)
● learn how to describe
people's looks, clothes and
people
Writing Booklet -Writing a Basic Paragraph
(5 hours) Material cover 2
weeks
(Topic Sentence)
(Supporting Sentences)
(Concluding Sentence)
Writing Pack pp.24-41
Objectives
Students will be able to
write a topic
sentence,supporting
sentences and a concluding
sentence..
Portfolio Task 2
Choose one of the
following topics:
➢ Write a paragraph
about a place that
you want to visit.
➢ Write about your
favorite holiday /
season / day
/restaurant.
7 11-15 Nov
Midterm 1 Mon 11th Nov – written exam (all levels) Tues 12th Nov – A level speaking exam Wed 13th Nov – B & C level speaking exam
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 10 (pp.91 vocab - 95) Objectives Students will be able to
Talk about their own and other people’s personality.
ask for goods and services
describe people’s physical appearance
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 11 (pp. 96-99) Objectives
Students will be able to
● talk about animals
● scan texts for specific
information
Say and understand big
numbers to talk about a
variety of facts
Use question words to
ask and answer basic
questions
8 18-22 Nov
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 11 (pp. 100-103) Objectives
Students will be able to
Identify numbers in a
listening text
use quantifiers (much
, a few etc) and talk
about your country
devise a general
knowledge quiz
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 11 (p. 104 - 105) Unit 12 (p. 106-107) Objectives
Students will be able to
● talk about endangered
animals
●talk about celebrations
and parties they have
attended
Use going to for future intentions / talk about future plans and intentions
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 12 (pp. 108 -109, p.112-113) OMIT TASK p110-111 and writing p.112 ex 4-5 Preparation for speaking portfolio 2 Objectives
Students will be able to
● ●Use vocabulary for weather and seasons ●use would like to and
want to for future wishes
●read a short text to
identify true/false
statement and understand
the main idea of
paragraphs
● Make suggestions and
offers
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 13 (p.114-117 Objectives Students will be able to ●use have to / don’t have to discuss obligations ●Talk about education and career
understand people talking about career paths
discuss careers and employment opportunities in their own countries
Writing Booklet -Opinion Paragraph (5
hours)
Writing Pack- pp.42-48
Objectives
Students will be able to
write an opinion paragraph
Set speaking portfolio 2
9 25-29 Nov
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 13 (pp. 118-123) S Students will be able to
Understand a text on the future of educatıon
Talk about langauge learning
Use might and will to talk about future possibility and probablility
Complete a careers questionnaire.
Understand a short video about a Ballet dancers career.
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 14 (p. 124-127) Objectives Students will be able to ● talk about ways of
communication
● use present perfect
(unfinished time)
● talk about technology
●locate and identify
specific numerical
information in short texts
● use present perfect (
with ever)
Cutting Edge Elem Unit 14 (pp. 128-131) Objectives Students will be able to ● Talk about a topic for one minute ● talk on the phone in
different situations
● write a text message
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 1 (pp.6-9) Objectives Students will be able to ● ask and answer questions about habits and daily routines using a variety of question words
Talk about games
Writing Booklet -Opinion Paragraph (5
hours)
Writing Pack- pp.42-48
Objectives
Students will be able to
write an opinion paragraph
10 2-6 Dec
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 1 (pp. 10-13) (Optional /Hw p.14-15) Objectives Students will be able to
● give opinion about sports and leisure activities ● recognise key points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects ● ask and answer questions about general activities (using present simple and adverbs/ phrases of frequency ● use a prepared questionnaire for a structured interview
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 2 (pp. 16-19) Objectives Students will be able to
● read a straightforward factual text on technology in the past ● ask and answer questions about past activities (subject/object questions) ● use time phrases at, on, in, ago
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 2 (pp. 20-21) Conduct speaking portfolio 2 Objectives Students will be able to
Talk about past
experiences using sımple
past
● say how they feel in different situations
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 2 (pp. 22-23) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use linkers to narrate ● exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling
Writing Booklet -Opinion Paragraph (5
hours)
Writing Pack- pp.42-48
Objectives
Students will be able to
write an opinion paragraph
➢ Write an opinion
paragraph about:
➢ meeting people online.
➢ Online shopping
➢ Mandatory attendance
at university
Portfolio Task 3
➢ ➢ Some students think
there should not be
any exams at school/
university. Do you
agree or not?
Deadline for speaking portfolio 2
11 9-13 Dec
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 3 (pp. 24-27) Objectives: Ss will be able to talk about daily routines
and sleeping habits
● understand a short text
on healthy sleeping habits
Use should and shouldn’t to give advice and make suggestions
Use ‘can and can’t’, ‘have to and don’t have to’ to talk about ability and obligation
REVISION FOR QUIZ
QUIZ 2 Tues 10 Dec
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 3 (pp. 28-31) Optional ex 6 and 7 p31 Objectives: Ss will be able to:
describe a variety of jobs
● express their opinion and agree/disagree with others discuss the suitability of
candidates for jobs and match them to jobs based on their interests and skills
understand a listening about night shit workers and identify numerical information to complete a written text.
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 1 – Reading One (pp. 1-6) Sts will be able to: -Predict the content of a
text by using visuals
-Recognize and learn the connotations of words
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 4 (p.32-35) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● read and understand a factual text related to special days
give a personal response to ideas in a text
● describe personal events and special occasions ● differentiate between the use of ‘present simple’ and ‘present continuous’
Writing Booklet Compare & Contrast
Paragraph (5 hours)
Writing Pack- pp.49-55
Objectives
Students will be able to
write a compare & contrast
paragraph
Workbook Unit 1 & 2
12 16-20 Dec
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 4 (p. 36) Objectives: Ss will be able to
can understand details in a listening text
use descriptive adjectives to discuss New year’s Eve celebration
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 1 – Reading Two (pp. 7-15) Students will be able to: -Predict the content of a
text from its title
-Guess the meaning of words from the context
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 4 (p. 37-41 ) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use ‘present continuous’ for future arrangements ● write and talk about arrangements in the future ● describe special events such as festivals or birthdays and use related phrases
write a short informal email of invitation
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 5 (p. 42-45) Objectives: Ss will be able to ●understand texts about physical appearance ● use adjectives to describe people ● discuss their opinions about image, appearance, and fashion ● use comparatives and superlatives ● describe clothes
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 5 (pp. 46-47) ● use parts of the body in communication
● ask and answer
questions about people’s appearance ● describe clothes
Objectives: Ss will be able to Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 2 – Reading One (pp. 16-21) Students will be able to: -Skim a text to find the
main ideas of a text
-Guess the meaning of
words from the context
-Understand and use collocations
Writing Booklet Compare & Contrast
Paragraph (5 hours)
Writing Pack- pp.49-55
Objectives
Students will be able to
write a compare & contrast
paragraph
In-class writing 4:
➢ Write a compare and/or
contrast paragraph
about differences
and/or similarities
between university and
high-school.
➢ similarities and/ or
differences between
travelling by bus and
plane
Portfolio Task 4 Write a compare and
contrast paragraph
about:
➢ differences or/and
similarities between
two cities/countries
you have visited.
➢ similarities and/ or
differences between
camping and staying
in a hotel
➢ Differences and/or
similarities between
two social
networking sites
(facebook,
Instagram, twitter
etc)
Workbook Unit 2 & 3
13 23-27 Dec
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 5 (pp.48--49) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● talk about their shopping habits
Add questions to a survey about fashion
Talk about their own clothing and fashion preferences.
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 2 – Reading Two (pp. 21-31) Sts will be able to: -Identify the type of text
to prepare for the reading
-Understand and sort
words by part of speech
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 5 (pp. 50-51) omit p.51 ex6-8) Objectives: Ss will be able to understand a video
about fashion and match people to their fashion preferences.
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 3 – Reading One (pp. 32-41) Students will be able to: -Scan a text to look for
specific information
-Understand and use
synonyms and prefixes
-Use margin notes to identify important facts in a reading
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 5 (pp.52-55) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use ‘holiday vocabulary’ to talk about dfferent types of holidays and their own preferences ● describe their plans and intentions using ‘be going to’, I’d planning to’, ‘I’d like, I’d rather,) ● read and understand short texts for detailed tour information ● describe holidays ● make general predictions about the future using will / won’t.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 6 (pp. 56-58) Optional p59 Objectives: Ss will be able to ● scan a text to locate specıfıc information
express agreement and disagreement politely to reach a consensus.
initiate and maintain simple conversation of a personal interest
present their plans to other students
● make requests and ask for permission in different situations
Writing Booklet Peering editing p56-62 In-class writing 5:
➢ Write a paragraph
comparing and /or
contrasting a
holiday with
friends and with
family.
➢ Write a paragraph
comparing and /or
contrasting
travelling by car or
by public
transport
➢ Write a paragraph
comparing and /or
contrasting
traditional books
and e-books.
Workbook Unit 4 & 5
14 30 Dec-3 Jan
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 7 (pp.60-61)
Objectives: Ss will be able to ● understand a straightforward factual text on success to identify key ideas and details. ● use verbs phrases about ambitions Longman Academic Reading Series 1
Chapter 3 – Reading Two (pp. 41-49) Students will be able to: -Understand the
introduction of a text and
how it is organized
-Understand and use
synonyms and suffixes
-Use dictionary entries to choosethe correct meaning of words
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 7 (pp. 62-63) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● differentiate between present perfect and past simple ● use time phrases with present perfect tense (already/just/yet etc)
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
1 Jan (holiday)
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 4 – Reading One (pp. 50-55) Students will be able to: -Skim a reading to get an
overview of its contents
-Categorize words by parts
of speech
-Guess the meaning of words from
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 4 – Reading Two (pp. 55-62) Students will be able to: -Use key words and
phrases determine the
main idea
-Understand and use
synonyms and word forms
-Use underlining to identify key words and important facts
Writing Booklet In-class writing 6:
➢ Mobile phones should
not be allowed in the
classroom. Do you
agree or disgree?
➢ The government should
ban fast food
restaurants. Do you
agree or disagree?
Workbook Unit 5 & 6
15 6-10 Jan
REVISION and practice for mıdterm exams
REVISION and practice for mıdterm exams
Midterm 2 Wed 8th Jan – written exam (all levels) Thurs 9th Jan – A level speaking exam Fri 10th Jan – B & C level speaking exam
writing portfolio submission deadline for teachers Tuesday 7th Jan
A Level Syllabus 2019-20 / Coursebook: Cutting Edge (CE) Spring
Week DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 Homework
1
10-14
Feb
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 7 (pp.60-63)
Objectives:
Ss will be able to
● read straightforward
factual texts on with
satisfactory level of
comprehension
● use verbs phrases
about ambitions
● differentiate present
perfect and past simple
● use time phrases with
present perfect tense
(already/just/yet etc)
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 7 (pp.64-67)
(Optional p.66)
(Optional / Homework p.68-
69
-Omit Ex.5-7,p.69)
Objectives:
Ss will be able to
● use vocabulary related to the
Internet
●understand the main points of
radio bulletins
● give a short,rehearsed
presentation on a familiar topic
Contemporary Topics 1
Unit 1 PSYCHOLOGY
Happiness
(pp.2-11)
Objectives:
Students will be able to
● take notes about lecture
topic and organization
●recognize and use
strategies of agreement
●give a presentation on
how to be happier while
showing confidence
Unit test and the
Proficiency Assessment are
to be done.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 8 (pp.70-71)
Objectives:
Ss will be able to
● use vocabulary related to
the city life
● use articles
Longman Academic Reading
Series 1
Chapter 5 – Reading One
(pp. 63-69)
Students will be able to:
-Predict the content of a
text by using visuals
-Understand and use
antonyms and word forms
-Sort the words and phrases
for each side of an issue into
a chart
Writing Booklet
-From paragraph to essay
Writing Pack
pp.63-72
Objectives
-Students will be able to tell
the similarities and
differences between a
paragraph and an essay in
terms of organization and
content.
In-class writing 1:
Write an introductory
paragraph for one of the
following topics. Underline
the “Thesis Statement” in
each:
Two characters in a
book or film.
The role of technology
in teenagers’ lives
The importance of
studying abroad
Workbook Unit 7 & 8
Set speaking portfolio 3
Note for Contemporary Topics: 2
Suggestions for Express Yourself
part that is at the end of each
chapter:
1.It can be given as homework
for different students each week
for the following week and it can
be ensured that the whole class
has made a small presentation (2-
3 min) at the end of the semester.
The purpose of these
presentations is to practice the
vocabulary covered in that unit
and to repeat the sentence
structures. The presentations will
not be graded. The aim is to make
the students feel more
comfortable in the presentation
speech and to contribute to the
lesson by making a small
presentation before the class
starts.
2.It can simply be done as a
group activity in class.
2 17-21 Feb
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 8 (pp.72-75) (Set p.79 Reading as homework for the next day) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use vocabulary related to city life and geographical features ● use quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns ● describe give a short presentation on a city and
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 8 (pp.76-77) Unit 9 (p.78-79) (Check Reading, p.79) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● ask for and give directions ● write directions and give information about an area or place ● use vocabulary related to modern equipment and green places and adjectives for describing places ● scan longer texts to find specific details, and gather information from different parts of a text
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 2 LINGUISTICS A Time to Learn (pp. 12-31) Objectives: Students will be able to; ●take notes about signal questions ●ask for opinions or ideas ●ask for clarification or confirmation ●give a presentation on learning a language while involving the audience with questions Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 9 (pp.80-81) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● understand the content of the majority of audio material on topics of personal interest ● use may / might/will definitely etc to make predictions Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 5 – Reading Two (pp. 69-76) Students will be able to: -Use a synopsis to preview
the important information
in a text
-Use dictionary entries to
choose the correct meaning
of words for the context
Writing Booklet -From paragraph to essay Writing Pack pp.72-76 Objectives
-Students will be able to tell the similarities and differences between a paragraph and an essay in terms of organization and content. In-class writing 2: Write 3 body paragraphs and the concluding paragraph for the introductory paragraph of the previous writing task.
Workbook Unit 8 & 9
3 24-28 Feb
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 9 (pp.82-85)
(Optional / Homework pp.86-87 - Omit Ex.5-7, p.87)
Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use adjectives for describing places ● use present tense after if/when and other time words ● make suggestions and discuss possible solutions
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 10 (pp.88-91)
Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use vocabulary related to accidents, illnesses and medical problems ● use past continuous ● use ‘used to’ and compare how their lives used to be different from now
Contemporary Topics 1
Unit 3 PUBLIC HEALTH Sleep (pp.22-31)
Objectives: Students will be able to ● take notes on signal phrases ● recognize and practice paraphrasing ● express an opinion ● give a presentation on solving a health problem while using signal phrases
Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int
Unit 10 (pp.92-93)
(Set pp.96-97 Reading as homework for the next day) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● express their thoughts about abstract or cultural topics; explain why something is a problem Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 6 – Reading One (pp. 77-83) Students will be able to: -Scan a text for specific facts
-Recognize and use
collocations and antonyms
-Use underlining to identify
key words and phrases
Writing Booklet Opinion Essay Writing Pack p. 77-88
Objectives: -Students will be able to write an opinion essay .
Workbook Unit 9 & 10
Deadline for speaking portfolio 3
4 2-6 March
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 10 (pp.94-95) Unit 11 (pp.96-97) (Check Reading, pp.96-97) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● provide concrete information required, e.g. describe symptoms to a doctor ● use time words in a narrative (eventually/as/suddenly etc.) ● use the adjectives with dependent prepositions
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 11 (pp.98-101) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use the expressions like/would like ● talk about their preferences in different contexts ● use if clause type 2 and talk about their preferences in hypothetical situations
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 4 BUSINESS Negotiating for Success ( pp.32-41) Objectives: Students will be able to ●take notes on lists ● express an opinion ● ask for clarification and confirmation ● present on negotiation while speaking at a comfortable speed Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done. Extra Grammar Materials Gerund and Infinitive
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 12 (pp.102-103) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● express personal opinions and exchange information on familiar topics; summarise survey results Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 6 – Reading Two (pp. 84-90) Students will be able to: -Identify the thesis
statement to get the main
idea of a text
-Understand and use synonyms, and word forms
Writing Booklet Opinion Essay Writing Pack p. 78-89
Objectives
-Students will be able to write an opinion essay. In-class writing 3: Write an opinion essay about the following topics: Online courses are
useful for people who want to learn a new language. Do you agree?
All school children should wear school uniforms. Do you agree or disagree?
Workbook Unit 11 & 12
Portfolio Task 1 Write an opinion essay about one of the following topics: Do you think
homework is
harmful or helpful?
Why do so many
people prefer to live
in big cities?
5 9-13 March
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 12 (pp.104-105)
(Set pp.106-107 Reading as homework for the next week) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● understand TV programmes on topics of personal interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 7 – Reading One (pp. 91-97) Students will be able to: -Skim a text to preview the topic
-Understand and use antonyms
and parts of speech
+ REVISION FOR MIDTERM
Midterm 3 Wed 11th March– written exam (all levels) Thurs 12th March – A level speaking exam Fri 13th March – B & C level speaking exam
6 16-20 March
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 12 (pp.106-109) (Check Reading, pp.106-107) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● focus on the action is a sentence; identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative text ● use present simple/past simple passive ● use vocabulary about types of product/personal items
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 12 (pp.110-113) (Optional p.113, Writing) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● give a prepared presentation on a familiar topic in which the main topics are explained with reasonable precision ● make and respond to suggestions in different situations
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 5 ART HISTORY Modern Art (pp.42-51)
Objectives: Students will be able to; ● take notes about definitions ●recognize main ideas from an art history lecture ● pause between thought groups ● recognize and practice expressions of disagreement ● ask for opinions or ideas ● express an opinion ● give a presentation on a painting style, using visual aids Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 13 (pp.114-115)
Objectives: Ss will be able to ● talk about personal characteristics ● recognize the line of an argument in a text Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 7 – Reading Two (pp. 98-105) Students will be able to: -Scan a text to find specific
facts
-Understand and use parts
of speech, collocations and
synonyms
-Use underlining and margin notes to identify the answers to wh- questions
Writing Booklet -Classification Essay Writing Pack pp. 89-95 Objectives
-Students will be able to write a classification essay
7 23-27 March
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 13 (pp.116-119) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● use present perfect continuous with how long/for/since ● differentiate present perfect simple and continuous ● give advice and suggestions about work or interviews
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 13 (pp.120-121) Unit 14 (pp.124-125) (Optional / Homework p. 122-123 -Omit Ex.5-7, p.123) (Set p.127 Reading as homework for the next day) Objectives: Ss will be able to ● give or seek personal views and opinions when discussing ● use money related verbs and phrases
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 6 ENGINEERING Robots (pp. 52-61)
Objectives: Students will be able to ●take notes about examples and restatement ●try to reach a consensus ●offer a fact or example ●give a presentation on a type of robot while persuading the audience and showing enthusiasm Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge Pre-Int Unit 14 (pp.126 - 130) pages 128-129 are optional (Check Reading, p.127) (Omit p.131)
Objectives: Ss will be able to● use past perfect and other narrative tenses ● understand a summary of a book or film and describe their reactions ● tell a story from pictures ● put sentences together in a simple way to describe experiences and narrate events in a story ● exchange information about money; including prices and payments
Quiz 3 Thursday 26 March
Writing Booklet -Classification Essay Writing Pack pp. 89-95 Objectives
-Students will be able to write a classification essay In-class writing 4: Write a classification essay about kinds of TV programs/ dance styles
Portfolio Task 2 Write a classification essay about one of the following: types of friends
types of you tube
videos
8 30 March- 3Apri
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 1 Your World
pp.6-9
Objectives:
Ss will:
●Review forming
questions
●use short answers
effectively
●describe people they
know
●understand different
uses of Present Simple
and Present
Continuous.
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 1 Your World (Omit p.10 and p.14). p.11 (ex’s 1-5 / pp. 12-13 Objectives: Ss will: ● talk about how they spend their time ●discuss answers of a questionnaire, ask for more information and report what they have learned. Chapter 8 – Reading One (pp. 106-112) Students will be able to: -Preview a text using a diagram
-Identify the topic sentence to
determine the main idea
-Understand and use synonyms and word forms
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 7 MEDIA STUDIES Interactive Games (pp. 62-71) Objectives: Students will be able to ●take notes on evidence and support ● recognize and ask clarifying and confirming information ● paraphrase lecture notes ● give a presentation on media use as a group Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 1 Your World (p.15) Unit 2 (pp. 16-19) Objectives: Ss will: ●learn how to keep a conversation going ● use Simple Past and Past Continuous ●recognise the
pronunciation of regular
past verbs
● describe the first time
they met someone.
Writing Cause or Effect Essay Writing Pack p. 96-107 Objectives
-Students will be able to write a cause or effect essay.
9 6-10 April
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 2 (pp. 20 -23) (omit pp. 24-25) Objectives: Ss will:
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 3 (pp. 26-28 ) Omit Reading (pp.28-29) Objectives: Ss will:
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 8 BIOLOGY Genetically Modified Food ( pp. 72-81)
Objectives:
Students will be able to
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 3 (pp. 30 - 33 / omit ‘Practice’ exs 1-2 on p.31) Unit 3 (p.34 / omit p.35) Objectives:
Ss will:
●talk about travel problems
Writing Cause or Effect Essay Writing Pack p. 96-106 Objectives
Portfolio Task 3 Write a cause or effect essay about one of the following topics: The effects of video
games on young
children.
●describe past habits using ‘used to’ and ‘would’ ●Describe a personal memory in the past
●Review comparatives and superlatives ● learn vocabulary of geographical features and sights. ●compare places in different ways
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 8 – Reading Two (pp. 112-119) Students will be able to: -Identify the type of text to
prepare for the reading
-Recognize and learn the
connotations of words
-Create a timeline to remember
the sequence of events
●take notes about key terms ●change the topic ● express agreement ●try to reach a consensus ●give a presentation on food, comparing and contrasting two types Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
●learn and use adjectives
for describing places
●make a recommendation
about a place to visit with
reasons (speaking)
-Students will be able to write a cause or effect essay. In-class writing 5: Write a cause and/or effect essay about the following topic: The causes/effects of
learning a foreign
language.
the causes/ effects of
stress
The effects/causes of
keeping pets.
The causes of
problems between
teens and their
parents.
the causes/ effects of obesity
10 13-17 April
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 4 (pp.36-37 / pp. 40 - 41) (omit pp. 38-39) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use Present Perfect
Simple and Past Simple
and understand the
difference
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 4 - pp. 42 - 43 / unit 5 (pp.46-47) (omit unit 4 pp. 44-45) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●talk about personal
achievements and personal
qualities.
●recognise word families
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 9 BUSINESS Design Thinking (pp.82-91)
Objectives: Students will be able to ●take notes about a process ●recognize and practice interrupting politely
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 5 (pp. 48 - 53 (Omit unit 5 pp.54-55) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use future forms
Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●talk about jobs and work
Writing -Compare & Contrast Essay Writing Pack p. 108-119 Objectives
Students will be able to write a compare & contrast essay
Set speaking portfolio 4
●Talk about life events
●use and understand
the difference between
Present Perfect Simple
and Present Perfect
Continuous
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 9 – Reading One (pp. 120-125) Students will be able to: -Predict the content of a text
from the title
-Understand and use synonyms,
antonyms, and word forms
-Use underlining to identify
important facts in a text
●give a presentation on a design problem, using a Design Thinking process and describing the process Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done. Practice for speaking midterm exam and portfolio 4
●Use future clauses with if,
when, unless
●discuss their preferred
choice of people for a job
11 20-24 April
Midterm 4 Mon 20th April – written exam (all levels) Tues 21th April– A level speaking exam Wed 22th April – B & C level speaking exam
23rd April HOLIDAY
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 6 - (pp.56-59) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use the past perfect
●explain the order of events
in the past
●use reported speech /
report what is said in a
conversation
●use phrases with say and
tel
12 27 -30 April
Writing
-Compare & Contrast
Essay Writing Pack p. 108-119
Objectives
Students will be able to
write a compare &
contrast essay
In-class writing 6:
Cutting Edge - Int
Unit 6 - p. 61 (from
Vocabulary) - p.62-63
(Omit unit 6 pp. 64-65) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●tell a short story
Longman Academic Reading Series 1
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 10 HISTORY Shackleton (pp.92-101) Students will be able to ●take notes about numbers, dates and periods of time ●keep a discussion on a topic ● ask for opinions or ideas ● express an opinion ● give a presentation on an interesting or an
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 7 (pp. 66-71 up to ex.6) Omit p.69 ex.s 3-4 Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●talk about entertainment
and television
●use -ed and -ing adjectives
●use the passive
1st May HOLIDAY
Portfolio Task 4 Write a compare & contrast essay about one of the following topics: Compare and/or
contrast two cities.
Compare and/or
contrast two
professions.
Compare and/or
contrast two people
you know.
Write a compare & contrast essay about the following topics: Your childhood
and your parents’
childhood
Working at home
and in the office
Chapter 9 – Reading Two (pp. 126-132) Students will be able to: -Predict the content of a text by
using visuals
-Recognize and use prepositions
important life event, using an object or picture
Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done. Practice for speaking portfolio 4
13 4-8 May
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 7 - p.71 (starting from Vocabulary) - pp. 72-73) Unit 8 pp.78-79 (Omit unit 7 pp. 74-75 and unit 8 - pp. 76-77) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use extreme
adjectives
●Give a short talk about
a show
●make and respond to
polite requests
●use will and shall for instant responses
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 8 - p.80 (up to ex 5) and pp.
81-84
(omit p.85)
Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●describe and discuss norms and
customs
●give advice about how to behave in social situations Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 10 – Reading One (pp. 133-138) Students will be able to: -Scan a text to answer a question
in the title
- Understand and use synonyms,
prefixes, and parts of speech
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 11 PHILOSOPHY Ethics (pp. 102-11) Students will be able to ●take notes about real-world examples ●offer a fact or example ●express an opinion ●present on an ethical problem and possible decisions, applying one of the ethical approaches and pausing between ideas
EXTRA GRAMMAR - QUESTION TAGS Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 9 (omit pp. 86-87) Unit 9 pp.88-89 Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use defining relative
clauses
●talk about gadgets
Conduct Speaking Portfolio 4
Writing Writing pack p.120-132 Objectives: - will be able to:
- Analyse the components of compare and contrast essay
- Practice sentence completion/ Linkers exercises
In-class writing 7: Causes and/or effects
of unemployment Compare and/or
contrast travelling in
your own country and
travelling abroad.
Government should
provide free health-
care . Do you agree
Deadline for speaking portfolio 4
14 11-15 May
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 9 pp. 90-93
(Omit unit 9 pp.94-95)
Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●use quantifiers
●describe objects
●talk about objects that
are important to them
EXTRA GRAMMAR – PRESENT MODALS OF DEDUCTİON
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 10 (pp. 96-98) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●talk about objects that are
important to them
●talk about numbers and
statistics
●make predictions
Longman Academic Reading Series 1 Chapter 10 – Reading Two (pp. 139-146) Students will be able to: -Predict the type of text to
prepare for the reading
-Use dictionary entries to
determine the correct meaning
of a phrasal verb
-Use a chart to categorize notes
Contemporary Topics 1 Unit 12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- Big Data (pp. 112-121) Students will be able to ●take notes on personal stories ●keep a discussion going ●express agreement ●give a presentation on the pros and cons of a type of a technology, using an introduction and conclusion Unit test and the Proficiency Assessment are to be done.
EXTRA GRAMMAR – PAST MODALS OF DEDUCTİON
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 10 (pp. 99-103) (omit unit 9 pp.104-105) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●describe social changes
●talk about hypothetical
possibilities with if
●talk about social and moral
problems
Cutting Edge - Int Cutting Edge - Int Unit 11 - pp. 106-107 / p. 109 (vocabulary) /pp. 110 - 111 (omit unit 11 - pp. 108) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●describe and discuss laws
and crimes
●talk about obligation and
permission in the present
and past
●use linking words
writing portfolio submission deadline for students
15 18-22 May
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 11 - pp.112-114 (omit p.115) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●give arguments for
and against
controversial laws
National Holiday: 19 May
Cutting Edge - Int Unit 12 - pp. 116-120 (vocabulary) (omit pp. 120-121- reading) Objectives: Ss will be able to:
EXTRA GRAMMAR – WISH CLAUSES + revision for final written and speaking exams
Cutting Edge - Int unit 12 - pp. 122-123 (omit unit 12 - p.124-125) Objectives: Ss will be able to: ●discuss and suggest
alternative solutions to
problems
writing portfolio submission deadline Wed 20th May
●use could have /
should have
Quiz 4 Monday 18 May
●talk about hypothetical
situations in the past with
if
●talk about problems and
solutions
Prepare ss for the final speaking exam