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UNIT 5 – Merry Christmas!
Contents
1. Listening comprehension
• Understand people talking about Christmas.
• Understand a listening about Christmas in
England.
2. Oral production
• Talk about what they do at Christmas.
• Identify and describe Christmas things.
• Understand classroom conversations. 3. Reading comprehension
• Read about Christmas around the world
• Understand a blog with information about
Christmas celebrations.
4. Written production
• Write about their favourite Christmas.
• Publish a blog about Christmas. Language
Communication functions:
• Describe celebrations
• Tell stories Syntactic-discursive structures:
• Adjectives: superlatives
• Exclamation
High frequency lexicon:
• Christmas
• Customs
Sound patterns, stress, rhythm & intonation:
• Correct pronunciation of key language Learning strategies:
• Use of visuals, outlines, graphics...
• Collaborative work
• Language Portfolio
• Learn about Christmas in other cultures.
Key competences
• LC: Use the key language of the unit.
• MCST: Use glossaries to learn vocab.
• DC: Use internet to find information.
• LL: Use visuals to learn new language.
• SC: Be able to work collaboratively.
• SIE: Prepare and give a presentation.
• CAE: Design and make a blog.
Evaluation criteria
By the end of the unit, Sts will be able to...
• Identify and describe how Christmas is
celebrated in their homes.
• Understand other people talking about their
Christmas celebrations.
• Talk about Christmas around the world.
• Write a text about their favourite Christmas.
• Design a blog with information about Christmas
around the world.
• Work on a visual project.
• Read and understand a short Reader.
• Use ICT to work on a class projects.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Respect the work and opinions of others.
Attention to diversity
• Extension and reinforcement activities
• Variety of resources and materials
Materials and ICT resources
• Visuals, video, audio and ICT
• Facts & fiction Graded Readers • Portfolio
Sociocultural & sociolinguistic features:
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