Saint George's College
English/ II Unit
2015
Objectives:
 To read and
comprehend
authentic and
adapted texts such
as articles, short
stories, reports,
letters and others.
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To orally express
information and
participate in
guided
conversations about
different topics.
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To listen and
comprehend
different types of
adapted and
authentic oral texts.
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To write sentences
and paragraphs
considering 6+1
traits.
 To encourage
integration and
cooperative work
among students.
Teachers:
Kelly Hanley
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Ma. Alicia Vergara
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http://fifthgradesgc.weebly.com
Our World This Year
Bimester
Theme
Sub-themes
I
What About Me?
 Prayer, daily routine, follow instructions
 Likes, dislikes
 Family, school, places in town, classmates, parts
of body, numbers
 Describe people, family, objects, places
 Use of dictionary
 6+1 writing traits
 Report about a person
II
Our Free Time
III
Important People for
Humanity
IV
Ancient Times
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Extensive Reading
Abilities, actions, sports
Feelings
Places in town
Character analysis
Describe and report about activities done in
free time
 Talk and compare people, objects, and events
from the past
 Extensive reading and other short texts
 Write guided short texts
 Answer questions
 Regular and irregular verbs in the past
 Tell time and dates
 Learn about historical events
 Formulate opinions about historical events
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Talk about ancients traditions and cultures
Extensive Reading
Talk about the past
Cause and effect
Regular and irregular verbs in the past
What will you learn this year?
Theme
Learning Objectives
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What About
Me?
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I
Bimester
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Our Free
Time
II
Bimester
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Important
People for
Humanity
III
Bimester
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Read and comprehend different types of short texts.
Identify main ideas, details, facts and opinions.
Learn new vocabulary to communicate ideas (family,
interests, routines, and others.)
Learn target grammar to improve the use of English
(pronouns, prepositions, possessives, and others).
Identify elements of a sentence (subject, predicate,
verbs).
Write full sentences to communicate ideas using the 6 +
1 Traits.
Ask and answer questions in the present tense.
Express ideas in English independently, and in front of a
group.
Convey meaning in conversations and reports.
Listen and comprehend audio texts.
Recognize the value of meeting new people at school.
Recognize the importance of praying and Holy Week.
Use technology to research and find information
throughout the learning process.
Find digital information about sports, hobbies and free
time.
Use verb To Be and simple present to express new ideas.
Use the dictionary (paper or digital) as a classroom tool.
Infer information from audio texts.
Describe characters, setting, and plot sequence.
Read, comprehend, and enjoy David and the Great
Detective.
Give opinions about what we are learning.
Learn new vocabulary to communicate ideas (free
time, interests, places, actions).
Learn how to edit, using the 6+1 Traits and editing
marks.
Think, pray, and express personal intentions.
Learn new vocabulary regarding regular and irregular
verbs in the past.
Use past tense to describe events and people in the
past.
Ask and answer questions in the simple past tense.
Write short guided texts using the 6+1 Traits.
Compare and contrast events.
Identify cause and effect, and make predictions.
Read, comprehend, and enjoy In a Class of Her Own.
Report information about the past.
Listen to and enjoy audio texts, and infer information
about the past.
Use technology to prepare a report.
Discuss elements of faith, such as dignity, justice, and
equality.
Assessment
 Diagnostic
(formative)
 Project:
All About Me
(Written and oral
report)
 Test 1
(Listening / reading
comprehension,
and writing)
 Project:
Holidays All Year
Long!
(oral and written
presentation,
brochure)
 Extensive reading
 Test 2
(Listening/ reading
comprehension,
writing)
 Test 3
(Listening/ reading
comprehension,
writing)
 Extensive reading
 Project:
Video project or
commercial
promoting equality
Theme
Learning Objectives
Ancient
Times
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IV
Bimester
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Use technology to research Ancient times in Egypt.
Read, comprehend, and enjoy The Golden Scarab.
Analyze and make inferences about text and author´s
purpose.
Appreciate ancient cultures, and value diversity.
Sequence events from an audio text.
Describe past events and cultural practices.
Report on the Ancient Egyptian culture and practices.
Write a short guided text using the 6+1 Traits.
Value Egypt as part of the Catholic origins (viewing of
film Prince of Egypt).
Discuss and promote the value of equality and justice,
among different cultures and times.
Comprehend, create, and express different written
forms (report, dramatic script).
Assessment
 Test 4
(Listening/ reading
comprehension,
writing)
 Project:
A Night at Ancient
Egypt…
(Oral - written
expression)
Resources for Learning
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2 folders (Regular English – English Club)
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2 copybooks (Regular English)
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Plastic case
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David and the Great Detective, by Martyn Hobbs. Helbling Readers.
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In a Class of Her Own, by Kathleen Gould Lundy. Treetops, Oxford University Press.
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The Golden Scarab, by Barbara Winter. Treetops, Oxford University Press.
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Cambridge Pocket Dictionary, Cambridge University Press. (Bilingual).
Recommended Websites:
 www.helblinglanguage.com
 http://fifthgradesgc.weebly.com
 www.wordreference.com
 www.britishcouncil.org/kids.htm
 www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
 www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
 www.bbc.co.uk/food
 www.timesonline.co.uk
 news.bbc.co.uk/sport
 www.paralympics.org.uk
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
 www.biographyonline.com
 http://egypt.mrdonn.org
 http://rubybridges.com
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