Topic Outline (IGCSE)

AY 2017-2018

English as a Second Language (0510)

SEMESTER 2 (grade 7)
Practice reading for more detailed comprehension of longer texts
Jan 3-5 (report, magazine article which may include a picture or graph)
Focus on showing an understanding of information that is implied
Jan 8-9 Read and talk about a language school.
Jan 10 Study prefixes and suffixes
Jan 11 Use expression for giving advice
Jan 12,15 Answer some exam-style questions.
Jan 16-17 WORK SHEET 1
Jan 18-22 Concentrate on the skills to make notes
Jan 23 Talk and read about jobs
Jan 24-26 Practise making notes and writing a paragraph
Jan 29 Study language for giving advice
Jan 30 Listen to a careers advisor
Jan 31, Feb 1 Answer some exam-style questions.
Feb 2 WORK SHEET 2
Feb 5,6 UNIT TEST 1
Feb 7-9 Concentrate on the skills needed to write a formal letter
Feb 12 Strategies for developing speaking skills
Feb 13 Talk and read about speelling (British or American)
Feb 15,16 Listen to students discussing a speaking exam
Feb 19,20 Practice speaking in small groups
Feb 21-22 Practice writing a formal letter
Feb 26-28 Answer some exam-style questions.
March 1-9 Mid Semester Exam
March 12-15 Revision, Remedial Class
Concentrate on general listening and on answering multiple-choice
March 19-21
questions.
March 22,23 Talk about different jobs
March 26-28 Discuss and write CV/resume
March 29, April Listen to a carrers advisor, job interview
2,3,4 Take a part in a job interview
April 9-10 Read about jobs for teenagers
April 12-13 Answer some exam-style questions.
April 15,16 WORK SHEET 4
April 20,23 Unit Test 2
May 21-31 Semester Exam
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