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Unit 1
Theme: Human Ingenuity Topic: Innovation in Technology
Six lessons include practice of reading comprehension skills (choice of feature articles, short story); oral communication skills (short explanation, expressing views); listening comprehension skills (conversation, audiobook); writing skills (opinion, use of new vocabulary, infographic).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL: to discover how to control the impact of new technology.
GUIDED INQUIRY: How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives?
Unit 2
Theme: Identity Topic: Lifestyles
Six lessons include practice of reading comprehension skills (articles, lyrics); oral communication skills (short explanation, reflection, TV show); listening comprehension skills (TEDx talk, rap songs, TV show); writing skills (transcription of TEDx talk or lyrics, use of new vocabulary, choice of blog, review, article or public commentary).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL: understand the variety of lifestyles and how they might impact our lives.
GUIDED INQUIRY: How have lifestyles around the world changed because of internet and impacted our own lives?
Unit 3
Theme: Social Organizations Topic: Education
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Unit 4
Theme: Sharing Our Planet Topic: Are we too late to save it?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Unit 5
Theme: Experiences Topic: Life stories
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Each collaborative unit integrates a wide variety of both receptive and productive skills, as well as soft skills needed in today’s world – teamwork, collaboration, astute assessment of responses, thoughtful language of opinion, agreement and disagreement.
Unit 6
Theme: Human Ingenuity Topic: Entertainment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Unit 7
Theme: Identity Topic: Beliefs & Values
Six lessons include practice of reading comprehension skills (list, feature article, professional blog); oral communication skills (short explanation, reflection, analysis & comparison, long explanation); listening comprehension skills (conversation); writing skills (summary, use of new vocabulary, professional blog).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL: understand own identity and that of others.
GUIDED INQUIRY: How culture defines us, while identity, beliefs & values impact our lives.
Unit 8
Theme:Social Organizations Topic: Relationships
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Unit 9
Theme: Sharing the planet Topic: Global issues: child trafficking & exploitation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Unit 10
Theme: Experiences Topic:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning. LIFE SKILL: GUIDED INQUIRY:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: practice a variety of receptive and productive skills, flex critical thinking skills, reflect on learning.
LIFE SKILL:
GUIDED INQUIRY:
Including critical analysis of texts and insightful research, each skill is practiced in conjunction with one another to provide an overall authentic experience that enhances intercultural understanding and builds a growth mindset through perseverance and grit.