DIDACTIC UNIT 2: “JACK´S SCHOOL BAG”.
1. TIMING:
First term
2. OBJECTIVES:
To learn the written and oral form of the words related to school.
To use correctly the verb “to be” in present simple.
To be familiar with the nursery rhyme: “The wheels on the bus”.
To read and understand the story: “Jack’s school bag”.
3. CONTENTS:
Block 1: Oral skills (listening and speaking):
Oral expression of the words related to school; correct pronunciation of the initial
–s, doubled and final consonants.
Block 2: Written skills (reading and writing):
Reading and written expression of the words related to school.
Block 3: Language knowledge:
Vocabulary of the school (pen, glue, scissors, ruler, notebook, pencil case, calculator, sharpener, rubber, schoolbag). Simple present: of the verb “to be”. Prepositions of place: in, on, under, behind and use of the structures: “What is this? “This is…”and “Where is….?”
Block 4: Socio-cultural aspects and intercultural awareness:
Traditional nursery rhyme: “The wheels on the bus”.
4. ACTIVITIES:
Memory games, gap filling activities, bingo, hangman, unscramble words, word search, crosswords, portfolio activities, matching games, singing songs and table board games.
5. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES:
Direct observation, assessment worksheets collected by the teacher, revision student’s notebook, teacher’s classroom diary and self-assessment.
6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
To be able to learn the written and oral form of the words related to school;
To use correctly the verb “to be”;
To recognise the traditional song: “The wheels on the bus”
To read and understand the story: “Jack’s school bag”.
7. CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE 8 BASIC COMPETENCES:
The FL class can contribute to develop all the competences but in this particular unit, we will highlight the presence of 6 basic competences: Linguistic Communication, Information and Communication Technologies, Social and Civic competence, Cultural and Artistic competence, Learning to learn competence and Personal Autonomy and Initiative.
8. RESOURCES:
Flashcards, worksheets, picture dictionary, board game, CD player and www.britishcouncil.org/kids-games-hangman-school.htm.
9. ATTENTION TO DIVERSITY:
There are two children with specific educational support needs who have just come from China so a lot of motivation and positive reinforcement are needed. In addition, slower and advanced learners will be provided with extra help and suitable activities for their needs.