New Inside Out

Language knowledge and use


Linguistic knowledge:

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  Grammar
  
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    Passive structures.
    
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    Comparative structures
    

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  Vocabulary
  
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    Ecological expressions.
    
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    Expressions with foot or feet.
    
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    Different types of shoes
    

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  Pronunciation
  
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    Preparing to read aloud.
    
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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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  Talking about carbon footprint, about barefoot hiking and about buying shoes.
  
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  Discussing a lifestyle quiz
  
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  Writing a report and an email recommending places to visit.
  
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  Reading texts related to carbon footprint and to the man’s earliest footprints.
  
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  Listening to people talking about eco-friendly lifestyle choices and about their shoes
  
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  Learning useful phrases for persuasion and responding to persuasion.
  
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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 National Geographic and to the University of Colorado.
  
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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 texts: What is a carbon footprint? What is an ecological footprint? / How eco-friendly is your lifestyle? / Man’s earliest footprints may be lost forever / What your footwear says about you Shoe’s that girl?


CROSS-CURRICULAR ITEMS

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