Hillsborough College

Skills for Life Scheme of Work listening and speaking reading and writing

Programme/Course ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE Qualification Aim Most learners will achieve Trinity certificate for Entry 1 Some learners will achieve ILP

Date(s) Week 1 WED 29 SEP

Area of learning to be covered Greeting-Welcome the students-Introduction self & others-exchanging personal information Learner induction (1) Including assessment and identification of learner starting points formal/informal greetings and customs Talking about the course and the units we are going to study-Trinity Exams (S&L/R&W) Learner induction 2 Induction, icebreaker, ground rules explanation of course, initial assessment and learning styles questionnaire Diagnostic assessment (moving students to the right level)

Core curriculum references Sc/E1.1:

Learner activities and resources Students hand book-flash cards with signs-college card-other college information

Methods of assessment Demonstration, Q&A and Discussion listening for/giving details Pronunciation Practise writing(in pairs)

Week 2 OCT 6

Skill for life book-students dairy pockets foldersplastic sheets to keep the college work tidy Learning styles questionnaire Oral questions

Diagnostic papers

Marking the diagnostic papers

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Date(s)
Week 3 OCT 13

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.1a; Sd/E1.1a; Lr/E1.1d Sc/E1.4b; Lr/E1.2b Sc/E1.3a; Lr/E1.2b Sc/E1.2a; Lr/E1.2a

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking Greet others and

introduce yourself Give information about yourself Ask others about themselves Ask for something you need Audio player and recording Blank tapes

1 Getting started
Asking for and giving personal information Taking part in social interaction Week 4 OCT 20 Rs/E1.1a Rw/E1.3a; Ww/E1.1a, 2a Rs/E1.1a, Wt/E1.1a; Ww/E1.2b Ws/E1.1a, 3a Rw/E1.1a; Rt/E1.2a

Demonstration, Q&A and Discussion listening for/giving details Pronunciation Practise writing(in pairs)

Reading and writing

Read a simple text Spell your name and address Fill in a simple form Write sentences about

Key grammar
Present simple Wh- questions Possessive pronouns my, your, his, her

yourself Understand words, signs and symbols

Week 3 NOV

Material Access to computers if possible Dictionaries ESOL skills for life books OHP white board if possible Flashcards of key words Large map of the world Membership forms for the local library

ASSESSMENT
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Date(s)
Week 6 NOV 10

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.1a, 1b, 4a, 4b Sc/E1.1c; Sd/E1.2d Sc/E1.1a, 1b Lr/E1.1c, 2a, 2b, 2d, 2e, 4a

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

Say what you do in every day life Say what you like and dont like Ask for information Listen for information

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A

Audio player and recording Access to computers and the Internet if possible

2 Daily life
Week 7 NOV 17 Asking for and giving information _ Talking about time _ Describing routines _ Expressing simple likes/dislikes

Reading and writing

Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a, 1b; Rw/E1.1a, 3b Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a, 2a; Ww/E1.1a, 1b, 1c Read about other people Write about yourself

Observation

Practise writing

Key grammar
Week 8 NOV 24 Present simple Prepositions of time in, on, at Possessive pronouns Sentence connectives then, next
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Dictionaries ESOL skills for life books Flashcards of key words Teaching clock Examples of a diary and a calendar Magazines/newspapers

ASSESSMENT

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Date(s)
Week 9 DEC 1

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Sc/E1.1a, 1b, 3b Sc/E1.3c, 3d Sc/E1.4a Lr/E1.1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2d, 2e

Listening and speaking

Ask for information Ask for directions Give information in shops Listen for information

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A

Audio player and recording

3 Shopping 1
Week 10 DEC 8 Saying when you do not understand _ Asking for clarification _ Checking back _ Enquiring about prices and quantities _ Making requests _ Expressing thanks

Rt/E1.2a Rt/E1.2a; Rw/E.1a, 2a, 3b Wt/E1.1a; Ww/E1.1a, 1b, 2a, 2b Rs/E1.1a, 1b; Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a, 2a

Reading and writing

Read prices Read leaflets Write a shopping list Read and write notes

Key grammar
Have/Havent got Can I have ? Wheres the /Where are the ? _ How much/How many? _ a/an/some/any
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White or blackboard Dictionaries ESOL skills for life material Flashcards with key words Realia: shopping items or pictures, special offer leaflets and coupons

Practise writing

Observation

ASSESSMENT

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Date(s)
Week 11 DEC 15

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.1a, 3b, 4a; Lr/E1.2a, 2b Lr/E1.2b, 2d, 2e Sc/E1.2a, 3d; Lr/E1.2b

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

Ask for and give travel information Listen to travel information Buy a ticket Audio player and recording Blank audio tapes

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A

4 Local transport
15 DECEMBER HOLIDAY BREAK

-Asking for and giving information about travel _ Making simple requests for tickets

Rt/E1.1b; Rw/E1.2a, 3b Rw/E1.1a; Ww/E1.2a Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a, 2a; Ww/E1.1a, 1b

Reading and writing

Key grammar
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HOLIDAY BREAK

Present simple Prepositions of time at, on

Read a timetable Read signs in the station Read about travel arrangements Write about travel arrangements Access to computers if possible Dictionaries ESOL skills for life materials Flashcards of key words/letters Teaching clock Examples of tickets Map or atlas showing Somalia

Practise writing

Observation

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Week 20 MARCH 2 Sc/E1.3a, 4b; Lr/E1.4b Sc/E1.3b, 4a; Lr/E1.1c, 2b Sc/E2 2a, 3d; Sd/E1.1b; Lr/E1.2e, 5c Sc/E1.2a; Sd/E1.1b; Lr/E1.1c, 2e, 3a, 5c

Listening and speaking

Give personal information about yourself Understand questions and explain when you are ill _ Make an appointment with the doctor and dentist _ Ask for medicines at the chemists Audio player and recording Blank audio tapes

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A

Observation

Practise writing

Reading and writing

5 Health
Week 21 MARCH 9

Rt/E1.1b; Rw/E1.1b, 3a; Wt/E1.1a Rw/E1.1a ; Ww/E1.1a, 1b, 1c Wt/E1.1a Rt/E1.1b

_ Giving personal information _ Describing health and symptoms _ Following instructions

Read about a doctors surgery Know words for parts of the body Write appointments in a diary Read instructions on medicines

Key grammar
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Ive got Imperatives Possessives Common adjectives after be

Access to computers if possible Dictionaries ESOL skills for life material Flashcards of key words Leaflets from local GP, dentist, heath centre Registration forms from local GPs and dentists Teaching clock Class phones Diary Doll/body figure for teaching parts of the body Packaging from different kinds of medicine Empty medicine bottles/boxes/sachets Kettle, mug and spoon
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UNIT ASSESSMENT
Week 22 MARCH 16 Sc/E1.4d; Lr/E1.1c, 2b, 2c Sc/E1.3c, 3d, 4a; Lr/E1.2e Sc/E1.3c, 4c; Lr/E1.2b, 3b Lr/E1.2e Sc/E1.1b, 3b; Sd/E1.1b; Lr/E1.2b, 2d, 2e

Listening and speaking

*Talk about your neighbourhood_ *Ask where places are * Give simple directions *Understand a recorded message * Ask for opening times Audio player and recording

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A

6 The neighbourhood
Week 23 MARCH 23 Giving a description _ Asking for and giving directions and location _ Asking for and giving information _ Dealing with misunderstandings and asking for clarification

Rt/E1.1a; Rw/E1.1a, 2a, 3a; Rs/E1.1a, 1b Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a, 2a; Ww.E1.1a, 1b Rt/E1.1b, 2a

Observation Reading and writing

*Read about a neighbourhood *Write about your neighbourhood *Read simple maps and leaflets Access to computers and the Internet if possible Dictionaries ESOL skills for life material Flashcards of key words Photos of neighbourhoods from magazines Pictures/photos of different places in a neighbourhood (e.g. bank, post office, library etc.) from local area and/or Internet Counters or coins Video clips of neighbourhood scenes if possible

Practise writing

Key grammar
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Present simple There is/are Have got Adjectives Prepositions of place Imperatives

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Map of the local area Examples of leaflets

ASSESSMENT

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Date(s)
WEEK 24 MARCH 30

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.1a, 4a; Lr/E1.2b, 2d, 2e Sc/E1.3a, 3b, 4b; Lr/E1.2c, 4b Sc/E1.4a Sd/E1.1b; Lr/E1. b,5c

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

Describe where you live Ask for and give information about homes Talk about your possessions Make a phone call about household problems

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A Role play

Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a, 2a; Rw/E1.1a Rt/E1.1b, 2a; Rw/E1.3a Wt/E1.1a; Ww/E1.1a Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a, 2a Rw/E1.3a

Audio player and recording Blank audio cassettes

Reading and writing

Read about homes Get information from advertisements and directories Fill in a simple form Write about homes Put words in alphabetical order

Observation

Practise writing

7 Homes
-Asking for and giving information about homes and possessions _ Requesting assistance _ Talking about possessions

Key grammar
_ _ _

Present simple Have/Has got (possessions) Wh- questions

Access to computers if possible Dictionaries ESOL skills for life materials OHP /white board or smart board if possible Flashcards of key words Magazines containing pictures of homes and rooms Yellow Pages and/or other local directories Local newspapers with advertisements for household services

Assessment
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Date(s)
WEEK 25 APRIL

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.1a; Sd/E1.1a; Lr/E1.1a, 1c, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 5b Sc/E1.1b,3b, 4a Sc/E1.1a,

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

Greet and invite people, chat and say goodbye Talk about other people, family and friends Order food

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A Role play

Audio player and recording

8 Friends and family

Greeting people and responding to greetings _ Introducing people and responding to introductions _ Making small talk about the weather _ Taking leave _ Making suggestions and replying to suggestions _ Making, accepting and declining invitations _ Making requests for food _ Asking for information Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a; Wt/E1.1a; 2a Ws/E1.1a, 2a Ww/E1.1a, 1b; Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a Rt/E1.1b, 2a; Wt/E1.1a Rw/e1.3a; Wt/E1.1a; Ww/E1.2a, 2b

Reading and writing

Read and write about people Read a letter from a childs school Fill in a tear-off slip Read and write addresses

Observation

Practise writing

Key grammar
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Present simple Present continuous Modals: can for requests and ability; would for invitations (Would you like ?) _ Who questions with to be _ What questions with the present continuous _ Possessives _ Adjectives for describing

Access to computers and the Internet if possible ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE MATERIALS Flashcards of key words OHP/OHTs SMART BOARD if possible Highlighting pens pink and light blue Menu for role play Photocopies of the enlarged weather map for a continent/the world from an international newspaper for the day of the lesson or from a website
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weather

Envelopes

ASSESSMENT
Date(s) Area of learning to be covered Core curriculum references
Sc/E1.2a, 3c, 4a; Lr/E2.2b Sd/E1.1b; LrE1.1a, 1b, 2a Sc/E1.3b, 4b; Lr/E1.4a Sd/E1.1c; Lr/E1.5a

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

* Buy clothes and other items Talk about colours and sizes Give personal information Talk about things you like and dont like Audio player and recording

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A Role play

9 Shopping 2
Buying clothes and other items Asking for and giving personal information Describing colour and size Expressing likes and dislikes

Rt/E1.1a, 1b, 2a; Rw/E1.1a, 3b; Ws/E1.2a Wt/E1.1a; Ww/E1.1a, 2a, 2b Rw/E1.1a, 2a; Ws/E2.1a; Ww/E1.1a, 1b

Reading and writing

Observation

*Get information leaflets, catalogues, labels Fill in simple forms Shopping in a department store RESOURCES * Flashcards of key words Dictionaries Simple catalogues and order forms Various pieces of realia clothing, materials, wool

Practise writing

Key grammar

Present continuous would like have got

ASSESSMENT

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Date(s)

Area of learning to be covered

Core curriculum references

Sc/E1.4c; Lr/E1.2c, 3a Sd/E1.1a, 1c; Lr/E1.1c, 5a, 5b; Sc/E2.3b, 3d Sc/E1.2b; Lr/E2.5a Sc/E1.4e; Sd/E1.1b; Lr/E1.5a Rt/E1.1b, 2a; Rw/E1.1a Rt/E1.1a; Rs/E1.1a Wt/E1.1a; Ws/E1.1a; Ww/E1.1b, 1c

Learner activities and resources

Methods of assessment

Listening and speaking

Understand instructions Working with people Ask permission Leave a message

listening for/giving details Pronunciation Q&A Role play

Audio player and recording

Reading and writing

Understand signs and symbols Read information Write a note Access to computers and the Internet if possible Dictionaries ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE MATERIALS CALL materials use to revise and expand vocabulary Pictures from magazines/newspapers to describe things using this, that, these, those Lightweight objects, e.g. pens, erasers Menus from local take-a ways or poster paper and selection of pens for learners to draw own menus Packet of dry goods with a sellby date on it

Observation

Practise writing

10 Going to work
Following instructions Apologising Expressing wishes Responding to requests

Key grammar
Imperatives Sequencing words then, next Demonstratives this, that, these, those Would like

Introduction to Trinity Exams( watch and role play)

Mock exams
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Mock exams Exams (trinity speaking and listening)

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