BCC Intensive English Program Grade Four

Course Syllabus for Semester 1 / 2016-2017

Course Objectives:
To encourage children to be active and constructive in their own learning, using
English as a tool to do things and to create personally significant meaning.
To integrate learning English with other areas of learning at primary school.
To help children learn how to learn and to encourage them to begin to become
responsible, independent, reflective learners.
To promote an atmosphere of co-operation and collaboration in class.
Coursebook
BackPack 4 Second Edition
Teaching-Learning Materials and Resources:
Student book, Workbook, Inter-Active Whiteboard, CD-ROM, flashcards, supplementary
videos, materials to complete projects and activities; scissors, construction paper, card,
coloured pencils, markers, glue, overhead projector, television, video, cassette/CD player.
Course Schedule
Weeks
1 (Intro)

Topic
Class routines, getting to know you, ice breaker activities,

May 12 -

classroom rules and reward systems, distribution and labelling

May 13

of course books, students supplies, folder cover pages

24
May 16
June 3

Unit 1 Friends Old and New

Over the course of this unit students will be working on the
unit titled Friends Old and New During this unit students
will learn to describe people, emotions and learn about
friendships. They will also learn to use comparative
adjectives.

Text
None

Unit 1
Student Book pg. 2 13
Workbook pg. 1 12

Unit 2 Its About Time

57
June 6 June 24

8 10
June 27
July 15

11 13
July 18
Aug. 5

Over the course of the next three weeks students will be

working on the unit titled Its About Time. During this unit
students will learn about chores, schedules and free-time
activities. They will also learn to talk about common weekend
activities.
Reading CAT Week 7
Unit 3 At the Worlds Table
Over the course of the next three weeks students will be
working on the unit titled At the Worlds Table. During this
unit students will learn to talk about foods from around the
world. They will learn how to use a menu and practice
ordering food. The students will also lean the importance of
the Food Pyramid.
Writing CAT Week 8
Unit 4 Take Care
Over the course of the next three weeks students will be
working on the unit titled Take Care. During this unit
students will learn to talk about illnesses, accidents and safety.
They will also learn how to stay healthy and about different
exercises. They will also learn to use should and shouldnt.
Listening CAT Week 13
Unit 5 Animals Past and Present

Aug. 26

Student Book pg.14 - 25

Workbook pg. 13 - 24

Unit 3
Student Book pg. 26 37
Workbook pg. 25 36

Unit 4
Student Book pg.38 49
Workbook pg.37 48

Unit 5
Student Book pg. 50 61

14 16
Aug. 8

Unit 2

Over the course of the next three weeks students will be

working on the unit titled Animals Past and Present. During
this unit students will learn about dinosaurs and other extinct
animals. They will also learn about endangered animals and
conservation.
Speaking CAT Week 14

Workbook pg. 49 - 60

17
Aug. 29

Revision for End of Semester Exam

Units 1 5

IEP Exam week

Units 1 5

-Sept. 2
18
Sept.
5-9
19
Sept.

Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Exams

Project week.

12 - 16
20
Sept.
19 - 23

Main School Exams