New Inside Out

Language knowledge and use


Linguistic knowledge:

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  Grammar
  
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    Position of adverbials.
    
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    Aspect: perfect and continuous forms.
    

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  Vocabulary
  
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    Describing conversation styles.
    
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    Conversation collocations.
    
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    Word building
    
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    Extra Multiple meanings and uses of talk
    

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  Pronunciation
  
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    Intonation to show attitude.
    
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    Students learn the right pronunciation in English through the Listening activities, and the use of the Audio CDs.
    
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    Students also practice their pronunciation in English through the Speaking activities.
    

Learning reflection:

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  Having conversations.
  
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  Making complaints about boyfriends and girlfriends
  
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  Writing a self-help tip sheet
  
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  Reading about Life on Mars/Life on Venus.
  
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  Listening to people talking about conversations and to phone conversations
  
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  Learning useful phrases for opening conversations.
  
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  Reviewing and reflecting on learning.
  
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  Appreciating working in groups as a means of personal enrichment.
  

Socio cultural aspects and intercultural awareness

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  References to John Gray, the author of the novel Men are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. (TB page 4)
  
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  Positive attitude towards own ability to participate in class activities
  
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  Willingness to review and reflect on own learning
  
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  Enjoyment in completing activities
  

LITERARY EDUCATION

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  Assessment and active participation in literary activities in the classroom.
  
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  Appreciation of literature as a source of pleasure showing criticism towards it.
  
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  Development of reading autonomy.
  

E.g.: Reading text: Life on Mars / Life on Venus;

References to the book: Men are from Mars, Women Are from Venus from John Gray.

CROSS-CURRICULAR ITEMS

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