I. Unit Objectives
- Introduce oneself and others.
- Discuss personal information using the simple present tense (be verbs: am, is, are).
- Create a personal profile.
- Explore ways to make new friends.
II. Key Sections & Activities
1. Get to Know Each Other
- Expressions Practice:
- Greetings (Hello, Nice to meet you), personal questions (Where are you from?, How old are you?), and clarifying names (How do you spell your name?).
- Listening Exercises:
- Identify speakers (Peter Brown, Meimei, Ella) in conversations.
- Practice catching details (names, nationalities, classes, ages).
- Role-Play:
- Practice greetings in pairs (Hello! I’m… May I have your name?).
2. Pronunciation
- Vowel sounds practice:
/i:/
(eat),/I/
(is),/e/
(net),/æ/
(bad). - Contraction recognition:
- I’m → I am, Who’s → Who is, It’s → It is.
- Sentence repetition exercises for fluency.
3. Grammar Focus
- Simple Present Tense (Be Verbs):
- Use of am, is, are with pronouns (I → am, She → is, They → are).
- Exercises:
- Circle correct verbs in sentences (Emma and Ella are twins).
- Complete passages with am, is, or are.
- Introduce friends using target structures (His/Her name is…).
4. Learning About Others
- Photo Board Analysis:
- Students (Pauline Lee, Peter Brown) share likes via images (pets, hobbies, favorite places).
- Reading Comprehension:
- Extract personal details from social media-style posts (age, country, family, pets, hobbies).
- Comparative task: Contrast oneself with Pauline or Peter.
5. Personal Identity & Profiles
- Self-Introduction Structure:
- Guided writing: “My name is… I’m __ years old. I live in… My favourite [food/sport] is…“
- Project: Create a Personal Profile:
- Answer questions about name, age, favorites, and hobbies.
- Example provided (Andre Kalu from South Africa).
- Collaborative activity: Share profiles anonymously, describe peers for classmates to guess.
III. Reflective Assessment
Students self-evaluate skills using criteria:
- Greeting others.
- Introducing self and friends.
- Using am, is, are correctly.
- Using expressions for friendship-building.
(Very well / OK / Needs work)
IV. Core Themes
- Language Focus: Simple present tense, contractions, question formation.
- Social Skills: Initiating conversations, active listening, sharing personal information respectfully.
- Cultural Context: Diverse backgrounds (Singapore, UK, South Africa, China) to foster inclusivity.
Summary: Unit 1 is a beginner-friendly introduction to English communication, emphasizing practical language for forming connections, backed by structured grammar practice and creative projects.
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