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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