Language acquisition Phase 1 sample overview

Topic Key Concept Related Global Statement of Inquiry Objectives Content

Concept(s) Context
Students will understand that: Students will be Students will know:
able to:

You and I Communication Conventions Personal and Learning how to interact in another A, C, D Personal pronouns
cultural language extends understanding of
Meaning Basic greetings
expression personal and social interactions
Message Articles
Verbs to be and to have in the
present
Simple nouns and adjectives
Structure of simple sentences and
interrogatives
Use of formal and informal 2nd
person expression

My Family Connections Meaning Identities and Our personal and extended families A, B, C, D Family terms
relationships contribute to our unique identity
Purpose Simple adjectives
Interrogative words
Use of the negative form
Numbers
Three more verbs in the present
Prepositions
Language acquisition Phase 1 sample overview

Topic Key Concept Related Global Statement of Inquiry Objectives Content

Concept(s) Context
Students will understand that: Students will be Students will know:
able to:

In class Communication Word choice Orientation in Learning environments reflect the A,B, C,D Vocabulary related to the classroom
space and time character and ethos of the school and and school
Form
its curriculum, and the linguistic,
The use of the imperative form
Message social and cultural composition of the
school community Singular and plural forms
Days, months
Simple adverbs of time
Additional verbs in the present tense

Birthday Culture Point of Personal and Birthdays are celebrated in many A, B, C, D Vocabulary for the unit
parties view cultural ways all over the world, highlighting
Birthday greetings, wishes and songs
expression rich cultural diversity
Meaning
Sentence structure to express wishes
Form and hopes
Format of birthday and other
invitations
Thank you messages
Prepositional phrases
Some appropriate expressions
Language acquisition Phase 1 sample overview

Topic Key Concept Related Global Statement of Inquiry Objectives Content

Concept(s) Context
Students will understand that: Students will be Students will know:
able to:

Planning Creativity Patterns Scientific and Technology has changed the way we A, B, C, D Vocabulary for the unit
my technical plan our holidays.
Function First Conditional
holiday innovation
Message Comparative and superlative forms of
adjectives
Two forms of the future tense
How to negotiate travel websites in
target language
Expressions for role playing booking
and related travel options.
Simple blog entries and email formats

Going Connections Meaning Globalization Shopping is an opportunity to make A, B, C, D Vocabulary related to the body, sizes,
shopping and informed choices countries, adjectives (opposites)
Word choice
Sustainability Key terms related to global brands
Review of numbers for prices and
sizes
Review of positive and negative
imperatives
Simple past tense of regular verbs
Further adverbs of time and place
Review of first conditional
Verbs to indicate preferences
Language acquisition Phase 1 sample overview

Topic Key Concept Related Global Statement of Inquiry Objectives Content

Concept(s) Context
Students will understand that: Students will be Students will know:
able to:

How can I Creativity Message Fairness and Each individual has a responsibility to A, B, C, D Vocabulary related to recycling,
help? development protect the planet through creative energy
ways of saving energy and recycling
Modals can, should, may, might
Accent
Second conditional
Additional verbs in the past tense
Structure
Review of future tense
Conjunctions
Time adverbs/adverbial phrases