Curriculum Map English Grade 9 Unit Title (Time frame) Standards IB Objectives Knowledge/Content Skills Assessments Formative ‐Quizzes on Parts of speech, capitalization and punctuation ‐Identifying sentence types and using them Summative ‐Write a single paragraph. Formative unscrambling ideas in a jumbled paragraph Summative Narrative paragraphs using spatial and equal order. Formative ‐brainstorming activities, impromptu speeches ‐Quizzes on sentence structures Summative Writing a variety of paragraphs. Ready to write –
Perfecting paragraphs – K. Blanchard, C. Root. ‐reading: previewing, skimming , scanning ‐meanings of words through context Formative ‐Short reading exercises ‐Writing a diary Summative ‐Writing English as a second language for Cambridge IGCSE – C.Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts Conducting a survey, writing an advert, vocabulary building, debating, recounting and interpreting fables, listening to an interview Formative ‐Exercises on vocabulary ‐Writing a fable ‐Exercises on similes and metaphors Summative ‐Listening ‐Writing an advert Formative ‐Vocabulary exercises ‐Listening English as a second language for Cambridge IGCSE Grammar (3weeks) LF1.Demonstrate command of the conventions and usage of standard grammar and structures in the target language. LF2. Apply knowledge of language effectively in different contexts. ‐develop accuracy when speaking and writing in Parts of speech
the target language. Capitalization and punctuation Sentence types ‐Identifying parts of speech and their use. ‐ varying sentences in writing Writing a paragraph (3weeks) 1.write effectively and coherently for different text types ‐organize thoughts, feelings, ideas, opinions and information in spoken and written form ‐Writing a basic paragraph which observes the three parts. Writing continued (3weeks) W3 Plan and revise to develop and strengthen writing. ‐organize thoughts, feelings… Food and fitness RL1. Determine central ideas of a text. RL3. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, and analyse how specific word choices shape meaning and tone. ‐Read for specific purposes and respond to show understanding. Animals and us W4. Gather, analyse and collate information by using research skills and technology, while avoiding plagiarism. LS3. Collaborate with peers in a range of situations to achieve structured and reasoned communication... Hobbies and Interests W2. Write clearly and accurately by using effective techniques and well‐chosen detail in a well‐structured manner. ‐Engage with the text by supporting opinion and personal response with textual evidence. ‐structure of a basic paragraph, topic sentences, developers and concluding sentence ‐time order, prepositions of time and signal words ‐order of importance ‐equal order ‐spatial order Pre‐writing, brainstorming, first draft, final draft ‐sentence fragments, adding detail, using personal experience, interpreting graphs and charts, using quotations, ‐ process paragraphs, imperative sentences ‐descriptions Expressing opinion ‐comparing and contrasting ‐analysing cause and effect ‐personal and business letters ‐writing summaries Chinese new year celebrations, Let’s cook festival in South Africa, South America carnival guide, An interview with a chef, Wild fitness, A trip to Queenstown, New Zealand, The Big Issue ‐ achieving against the odds, Muamba’s autobiography. Pets, talented animals, Endangered animals, exploited animals, preservation or progress, animals in literature, animals in the service of human beings. Hobbies, collecting, listening to music,
playing an instrument, getting away from it all, ‐Planning before writing ‐structuring sentences ‐interpreting graphs and charts ‐using quotations ‐expressing an opinions ‐outlining a plot ‐comparing and contrasting ‐writing a summary Speaking – paraphrasing and using examples, ‐Listening – recognizing opinions and Key resources Ready to write –
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Perfecting paragraphs – K. Blanchard. C. Root ‐Online resources English as a Second language for Cambridge IGCSE ‐Listen for specific purposes and respond to show understanding. Working life The past and the future W1, RL1, LS2. LS 5. The best job in the world? , Career
choice, A day in the life of a... jobs involving travel, a career in sports or leisure, To kill a mocking bird. Progress, Life in England 100 years ago, Family life in ancient Egypt, The Terracotta army, the Future, A golden age, Literary connections. attitudes
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Listening – talks about careers Speaking – fluency and development Writing – descriptive pieces. ‐Chatting to a guest from the past, Summative ‐Reading ‐Writing Formative ‐Listening ‐Vocabulary Summative ‐Writing ‐Reading Formative ‐Writing a letter to a friend ‐Reading Researching a historical event ‐Vocabulary ‐debating about the best period Summative Interviewing someone from the future. ‐listening ‐Writing English as a Second language for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second language for Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum Map English Grade 10 Unit Title Time frame Standards IB Objectives Paragraphs 2weeks W1.Write clearly and accurately by using effective techniques and well‐
chosen detail in a well‐structured sequential manner. 1, 3, 8,9,11, 12, 13, 14 Knowledge/Content Structure of a paragraph ‐topic sentence ‐paragraph developers ‐transitions Skills ‐Writing focused relevant topic sentences. ‐ Creating coherence in the use of developers. ‐identifying and using transition signals for time, relationships, additional ideas and examples. Assessments Key resources Ready to Write From Paragraph to Essay: 3rd ‐Writing topic sentences and supporting Edition Karen Blanchard & sentences Christine Root Formative: ‐ Completing paragraphs by supplying specific details. Summative: Writing a paragraph about a favourite season. Revising and editing W3.Plan and revise to develop and strengthen writing. 2weeks 1 Revising checklist‐ Grammar for agreement of subjects and verbs, pronouns and nouns, possessive pronouns and adjectives. Demonstrate command of the conventions and usage of standard grammar and structures in the target language. ‐run‐on sentences ‐punctuation and capitalization ‐confusing words ‐sentence fragments ‐Writing clear topic sentences Formative: ‐eliminating irrelevant detail ‐Writing complete sentences with words often found in sentence fragments( after, although, because, before, if, since, unless, when, until, despite) ‐re‐arranging and organizing sentences ‐effectively using transitional expressions. Ready to Write From Paragraph to Essay: 3rd Edition Karen Blanchard & Christine Root ‐Writing sentences using commonly confused words correctly( accept/except, right/write, affect/effect etc) Summative: Using the writing process to write a travel article. Essay Writing 3weeks Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. 2, 7, 10 Informative writing ‐Identifying different types of writing. Narrative writing ‐Identifying purpose, audience, ‐
Determining the right tone and register.
Persuasive ‐observing 3 steps of writing: (prewriting/planning, writing, revision, Formative: Ready to Write From Paragraph to Essay: 3rd Writing a letter to two different Edition Karen Blanchard & audiences (family /friends and the bank) Christine Root borrowing money. Summative: editing) a) The pressures of being a student. ‐writing effective introductions b) Living in a big city v. living in a small town. ‐ identifying and using an effective thesis statement Student Book Edexcel IGCSE English A&B P. Taylor, R. Addison and D Foster. ‐ writing effective supporting paragraphs. ‐Writing an effective conclusion Essays for undergraduate and graduate school applications Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience 2, 7, 10 Subject, Purpose, audience, Tone , Register 3weeks ReadytoWriteFrom
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‐Interviewing an actor Formative: ‐compiling a job description‐ Vocabulary and reading. ‐writing an outline for a detective novel Role playing interviews. English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE C. Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts ‐creating a story board for a film Summative: ‐adapting a book for the stage Individual presentation on useful App, using spoken persuasive language. ‐Writing sincerely in an interesting way.
‐ Writing an effective introduction, body and conclusion. Filling out a common application form for college admission and an online college application. 1week Leisure and entertainment Formative/Summative: ‐Paying attention to effective writing principles. L1.Prepare, initiate and participate in communicative situations using appropriate target language. W2.Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. RL. 3. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, and analyse how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. 2, 7, 10 5, 6 Music industry, Crime fiction, films and society, large scale international events, celebrities and fundraising, Apps and gaming, your guide to beach safety, touching the void, a game of polo with a headless goat, explorers or boys messing about, taking on the world :
Edexcel English A &B ‐identifying variety of writing in a story (description, dialogue, informational, narrative, evaluation, commentary.) Group work on the adaptation of a book P. Taylor, R. Addison, D. into a script. Foster ‐Talking about words and effects, emotive words and imagery Write a newspaper report on a specific game ‐Discussing effects of visuals and statistics in a leaflet. ‘’Taking part in sport is more important than winning.” Argue either in favour of this statement or against it. Using visual illustrations, the second person and an eye witness account, design and produce a leaflet about road safety or about behaving safely in another situation, e.g. being safe online. Travel and transport 3weeks L1. Prepare, initiate and participate in communicative situations using appropriate register. 2, 7, 10 5, 6 W1. Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience The role of travel guides, different types of travel, Explorers or boys messing about? Taking on the world, A passage to Africa, An explorer’s daughter. RL.3 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, and analyse how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. Science and technology 3weeks RL.1 Determine central ideas of a text and analyse their development: summarise the key supporting details and make logical inferences from it, citing specific textual detail. 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 7, 10 L2. Comprehend and respond appropriately to a variety of stimuli using suitable conventions and formats. Teenage v Adult brain, History of Science, Inventors and inventions, Science fiction, Medical science, Advances in modern technology, Poem‐
Electricity comes to Cocoa Bottom ‐sending an email to a friend Formative: ‐writing a travel guide ‐Listening activity ‐sending a postcard home ‐Form filling English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE C. Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts ‐writing a diary entry ‐making a promotional pitch Summative: ‐reading with discernment and establishing effects of language, e.g. repetition, irony, emotive language, imagery, characterisation Edexcel English A &B ‐write about a place you know well, or have re‐visited, that has changed P. Taylor, R. Addison, D. significantly. Analyse the way in which it Foster has changed, giving your thoughts ‐Debating the importance of technology
Formative: ‐Writing a request letter ‐Reading exercises ‐Delivering a persuasive speech paying attention to linking words ‐vocabulary building exercises English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE C. Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts Summative: ‐Discussing opposing points of view ‐Carrying out a survey ‐Collaborating on a group presentation L3. Collaborate with peers in a range of situations to achieve structured and reasoned communication. ‐Commenting on effects of diction and on the passage of time 3weeks W1. Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. RL4. Assess how point of view, purpose, structure of texts, and syntax shape the content and style of a text. L4. Evaluate alternative points of view, reasoning and language structures. ‐How successfully does the writer present an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation in “Electricity Comes to Cocoa Bottom?” P. Taylor, R. Addison, D. Foster W1. Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. Communication ‐Answering questions based on listening to interviews. Edexcel English A &B 2, 7, 10 Reasons we need to communicate, Ways we communicate, old fashioned modes, How children communicate, Non‐verbal communication, How dolphins communicate Formative: ‐Designing an application form ‐Sending a message in the past In pairs students will design an application form for NO PENS WEDNESDAY. ‐Presenting a speech about graffitti ‐Reading exercises ‐Contrasting two accounts with the same theme Summative: ‐Listening to talks and interviews and English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE C. Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts Customs and cultures 3weeks W1.Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. 2, 7, 10 4, 5, 6 L2. Comprehend and respond appropriately to a variety of stimuli using suitable conventions and formats Greetings! Birth, Coming of age, Marriage, Death, Preserving cultural heritage, Literature: Veronica(contrast between genders), A Hero, King Schahriar and his Brother(from The Arabian Nights), Mongolian Wedding ‐Asking open questions answering questions. ‐Compiling a secret code ‐Reading activities ‐Continuing Anna’s story based on her novel: World enough and time ‐Writing for a web page Formative: ‐Delivering a short speech ‐Diary entry ‐Writing an article for a wedding magazine ‐Reading activities ‐Designing a multi‐media project ‐Mounting a campaign to safeguard a tradition that is in danger of dying out. ‐Organizing a campaign Summative: Edexcel English A &B ‐Drawing contrasts (attitudes, appearance, health, lifestyle) P. Taylor, R. Addison, D. Foster ‐Commenting on pace in a story ‐Writing an article on the wedding day of a particular culture to be featured in a wedding magazine. ‐Discerning reading into complex characterization 3weeks W1. Write effectively and coherently for different text types, purposes and audience. L5. Present information using diverse media formats to enhance understanding and explanation. L2. Comprehend and respond appropriately to a variety of stimuli using suitable conventions and formats. 2, 7, 10 Ethical brands, Global population, Carbon footprint and pollution, Global hunger, The energy crisis, water, recycling, War, ‐Writing a review of a product using concise language ‐ Writing a travelogue ‐ How successfully does the writer present the close family relationships in ‘A Hero’? Formative: Using precision in reported speech ‐Delivering a talk about water preservation Summative: ‐Carrying out an interview ‐Writing a review of a beauty product. ‐Identifying examples of language techniques and their effects. ‐Writing an account of the journey along Silk Road using the article and the photo. ‐Listening comprehension on Ethical beauty and to a nuclear power plant worker. RL4. Assess how point of view, purpose, structure of texts, and syntax shape the content and style of a text. ‐Identifying humour Global issues English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE C. Akhurst, L. Bowley, B. Dyer, D. Roberts