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WEEK 1

BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES UNIT TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL


(25 hours)

UNIT TEST 1
Develop Your Writing Workbook Unit 1
Things to do on the first day: Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 1
Ice breakers/Diagnostic writing/First day Mediation Unit 1
presentation Video Unit 1
1. Grammar (Present cont. with 'always'
Roadmap B1 Unit 1 2. Grammar- Future Time Clause (when, Speaking Task: 1D Page 12 1A (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)
Check important notes on week 1 objectives
27.02.2023- before, after)
03.03.2023 50 minutes allocated for diagnostic writing.
Word Limit: 180-200 Develop Your Reading

Develop Your Listening

Writing Pack Essay Writing 1: Basics of Essay Diagnostic Writing on LMS Writing Task: Outlining - -
Writing
WEEK 2
BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL
(25 hours)

Prism 2 Unit 1: Animals Comparative Adjectives Watch and Listen Unit 1


page 29 Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)

UNIT TEST 2
Develop Your Writing Workbook Unit 2
page 90 Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 2
Unit 2 Mediation Unit 2
+ 1.Listening (note-taking) Video Unit 2
06.03.2023- Roadmap B1 Speaking Task: 2A page 15 (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)
Unit 2C Vocabulary Bank page on LMS Develop Your Listening
10.03.2023 137 page 91

2C Develop Your Reading

Essay Writing 2:Introduction Writing Task: Write an


Writing Pack Word Limit: 180-200
Paragraph + Thesis Statement introduction paragraph

WEEK 3
BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL
(25 hours)
Watch and Listen Unit 2
Prism 2 Unit 2: Environment
Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)

UNIT TEST 3
Workbook Unit 3
Check important notes on week 3 objectives. Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 3
1.Listening (note-taking) Cover objective 49 in grammar Develop Your Writing
Roadmap B1 Unit 3 Speaking Task: 3C page 27 Mediation Unit 3
13.03.2023- on LMS 'Can refer to general concepts using abstract nouns page 94
without articles.' Video Unit 3
17.03.2023 (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)

Essay Writing 3:Body Paragraph


and Topic Sentences + Linkers Writing Task: Write an
Writing Pack Word Limit: 180-200
to sequence ideas and give introduction + body paragraphs
examples

WEEK 4 BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL


(25 hours)
Watch and Listen Unit 3
Prism 2 Unit 3: Transportation Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)
Unit 3 Reading 1

Develop Your Reading 4D page 36


page 97 UNIT TEST Unit 4
1.Listening (note-taking) Workbook Unit 4
20.03.2023-
Roadmap B1 Unit 4 on LMS Check important notes on week 4 objectives. Speaking Task: 4C page 35 Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 4
24.03.2023 2. Grammar (prefix-suffix) Mediation Unit 4
Develop Your Writing Video Unit 4
page 96 (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)

Essay Writing 4: Body


Writing Pack Word Limit: 180-200 Writing Task: Write an intoduction
Paragraph+topic sentences + + body paragraph
Linkers to add ideas
WEEK 5
BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL
(25 hours)
Omit Language Watch and Listen Unit 4
Prism 2 Unit 4:Customs and Traditions Development Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)
page 82 Unit 4 Reading 1

Check important notes on week 5 objectives: 5D UNIT TEST 5


Workbook Unit 5
1. Listening (note-taking) 1. Cover objective 46: 'Can make offers using the
Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 5
27.03.2023- Roadmap B1 Unit 5 on LMS first conditional.' 5B Speaking Task: 5B page 41 Mediation Unit 5
31.03.2023 2. Grammar (Relative Pronoun
Video Unit 5
Omission) 2.Cover objective 39 'Can use 'no' as a quantifier to Develop Your Writing Unit (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)
indicate the absence or lack of something. ' 5C 5 Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)

Essay Writing 5: Concluding Write an essay with a strong


Writing Pack Paragraph + Linkers (Cause and (Word Limit: 200-220)
conclusion paragraph
Effect)

WEEK 6
BOOK MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL
(25 hours)

Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)


Prism 2 Unit 5: Health and Fitness Watch and Listen Unit 5
Unit 5 Reading 1

UNIT TEST 6
Workbook Unit 6
Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 6
03.04.2023- 1.Listening (note-taking) 6C
Roadmap B1 Unit 6 Check important notes on week 6 objectives Speaking Task: 6B page 49 Mediation Unit 6
07.04.2023 on LMS Video Unit 6
(Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)

Develop Your Writing Unit 6

Writing Pack Writing a complete essay + Word Limit: 200-220 Writing Task: Write an essay
Linkers (Contrasting Ideas) Word Limit: 200-220

WEEK 7
BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL
(25 hours)
Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)
Speaking Task: page 111 Watch and Listen Unit 6
Prism 2 Unit 6: Discovery and Invention
Critical Thinking & Collaboration Language Development page 119
Unit 6 Reading 1

7B
1.Listening (note-taking)
UNIT TEST 7
10.04.2023- on LMS
2. Grammar (Past intentions- was/were Workbook Unit 7
14.04.2023 Develop Your Reading Unit7 Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 7
Roadmap B1 Unit 7 going to) Speaking Task: 7A page 55
on LMS Mediation Unit 7
Video Unit 7
3.Quantifiers (both of, some of, none
Develop Your Writing Unit (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)
of, all of)
7

Writing Pack Writing a complete essay Word Limit: 200-220 Word Limit: 200-220 Writing Task: Write an essay

WEEK 8 BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL


(25 hours)
Prism 2 Unit Quiz (on LMS)
Prism 2 Unit 7: Fashion Watch and Listen Unit 7
Unit 7 Reading 1

8C UNIT TEST 8
17.04.2023- 1.Listening (note-taking) Workbook Unit 8
21.04.2023 on LMS Pronunciation Worksheet Unit 8
Roadmap B1 Unit 8 Speaking Task: 8B page 65
2. Grammar (Verb Patterns) Mediation Unit 8
on LMS Video Unit 8
8D (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)

Writing Pack Writing a complete an essay Word Limit: 200-220

WEEK 9 BOOK UNIT MATERIALS NOTES TASK ASSESSMENT OMISSION OPTIONAL


(25 hours)

- Watch and Listen Unit 8

24.04.2023-
28.04.2023
24.04.2023- Unit 9A
Unit 10 A Vocabulary Bank
28.04.2023 Roadmap B1 DYL/DYR Unit 9 The Rest of Unit 9 will be
1.Grammar (reflexive pronoun) Unit 9B Vocabulary Bank
10D on LMS omitted (Visit Roadmap B1 Resources and/or LMS)
Develop Your Reading Unit 10

Writing Pack Writing a complete essay - Word Limit: 200-220 - -


Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can generally understand straightforward factual texts on familiar topics.
Can identify key details in a simple recorded dialogue or narrative. 
Can understand enough to manage simple routine exchanges without undue effort. 
Can extract key factual information from a phone conversation on a familiar topic.
Can describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions.
Can make simple future arrangements and plans with reference to a diary or schedule
Can describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions.
Can make simple predictions about the future.

Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation on familiar topics (e.g. Family, hobbies, work).

Can describe dreams, hopes and ambitions


Can respond to ideas and suggestions in informal discussions.
Can respond to an offer or suggestion, expressing enthusiasm.
Can make simple recommendations for a course of action in familiar everyday situations.
Can explain why something is a problem
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information. 
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can use 'going to' with reference to predicted future events and situations
Can use the present continuous with future reference.
Can express personal plans and intentions for the future using 'going to'.
Can use 'going to' with reference to predicted future events and situations.
Can use 'will' to ask questions about the future.
Can use 'will' + infinitive for predictions about the future.
Can distinguish between the most common ways of expressing the future.
Can make suggestions using 'what about/how about' with verbs in the gerund.

Can use the present continuous with 'always' and other adverbs of frequency to express negative attitude.

Can use conjunctions such as 'when' and 'before' with the present simple, with future reference.

Can use the present simple with future reference.


Can use ’ll+ infinitive for spontaneous decisions and offers.
GSE Range Material
45
46
39
41
46
43
42
43
47

46

48
55
45
45
55

46
48
54
44
42
35
44
35
38
41
46

51

48

46
38
Notes
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing
Writing
Objectives
Can read a simple text and extract factual details.

Can make basic inferences from simple information in a short text.

Can scan a simple text, identifying the main topic(s)


Can recognize the use of a range of pronouns and adverbials for anaphoric (back) reference. 

Can make basic inferences or predictions about text content from headings, titles or headlines.
Can scan short texts to locate specific
information.
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues

Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article

Can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context

Can identify key details in a simple recorded dialogue or narrative. 


Can understand the main points of narratives and conversations about familiar topics (e.g. work,
leisure) delivered in clear standard speech.
Can follow most of an everyday conversation if speakers avoid very idiomatic usage.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a
familiar topic.
Can participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics of interest.
Can carry out a simple informal interview.
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
Can talk about an event in the past using fixed expressions, given a model.
Can ask and answer questions about
past times and past activities.
Can show interest in conversation using
fixed expressions.
Can give a short talk about a familiar topic, with visual support.
Can answer simple factual questions about a presentation they have given.
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information. 
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can write an introduction to a simple essay, if provided with a model.
Can write an introduction with a thesis statement to a simple academic essay
Can use the past continuous to refer to temporary or changing past states or situations.
Can distinguish between the past simple and past continuous.
Can use 'when' to link two clauses in the past simple. 
Can use 'when' to link clauses in the past simple and past continuous
Can use 'while' with the past simple and past continuous to refer to past actions and states. 
Can use 'used to' to refer to past habits and routines. 
Can form adjectives from verbs and nouns with common suffixes.
GSE Range Material Notes
35

38

40
42

43

44
45
49
49
50

51

55

39

47

49
55

53

41
50
47
38
40
41
49
54

46
48
54
50
59
51
40
41
46
50
45
48
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking
Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can scan short texts to locate specific
information.
Can identify similarities and differences
between two short texts.
Can recognize the use of a range of pronouns and adverbials for anaphoric (back) reference. 

Can scan a simple text, identifying the main topic(s)


Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a simple structured text.
Can identify key information in a simple academic text, if guided by questions
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can understand cause and effect relationships in a simple academic text, if clearly signalled. 
Can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context
Can make basic inferences or predictions about text content from headings, titles or headlines.
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article
Can identify the topic sentence of a paragraph. 
Can understand the relationship between a main point and an example in a structured text
Can recognise examples and their relation to the idea they support.
Can follow most of an everyday
conversation if speakers avoid very
idiomatic usage.
Can generally identify the topic of discussion around them when conducted slowly and clearly.
Can follow an everyday conversation or informal interview on common topics.
Can extract key details from a simple talk on a familiar topic, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can identify key details in a simple recorded dialogue or narrative. 
Can follow detailed directions.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can introduce a conversation topic with the present perfect and provide details in the past.
Can describe dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
Can ask for, follow and give detailed
directions.
Can give detailed accounts of
experiences, describing feelings and
reactions.
Can give an opinion when asked directly, provided they can ask for repetition.
Can introduce a conversation topic with the present perfect and provide details in the past
Can use fixed expressions to keep a conversation going (e.g. 'I see.',"right").
Can give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar topic.
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can use common discourse markers to show order of importance.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.

Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic

Can edit and improve a simple text.


Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph.
Can ask questions using the present perfect with 'ever'.
Can use the present perfect to refer to personal experiences in the past.
Can use the present perfect with present reference. 
Can tell when to use the past simple and when to use the present perfect.
Can use the present perfect with 'for/since' to talk about the duration of states and conditions.
Can use the present perfect with 'just'.
Can correctly use the present perfect with 'been (to)' and 'gone (to)', referring to places. 
Can distinguish between present perfect simple and continuous.
Can use the present perfect continuous with 'for/since' and time expressions.
Can use the present perfect continuous with present reference plus 'recently/lately'.
Can use the present perfect continuous to refer to ongoing states and conditions.
Can use the definite article to refer to a specific person, thing, or situation
Can use plural countable nouns without an article or quantifier.
Can use the definite article to refer back to something already mentioned
Can make generalisations about groups and nationalities using 'the' + adjective (+ 's').
Can use the definite article correctly with geographical names and locations
Can identify which article (including no article) to use with a range of nouns and noun phrases. 
Can refer to general concepts using abstract nouns without articles.
Can use 'the' with noun phrases
Can identify which article (including no article) to use with a range of nouns and noun phrases. 
GSE Range Material Notes
44
45
42
40
45
42
48
49
49
52
55
43
51
47
50
54
49
39
51
51
39
53
55

53

48
48
47
42
49
45
48
44
47

46
48
54
51

55

55
59
41
41
42
44
44
45
47
47
47
47
48
32
35
35
48
40
46
49
CU
46
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing
Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can recognize the use of a range of pronouns and adverbials for anaphoric (back) reference. 
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues

Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article

Can infer meaning in a simple academic text, in order to answer specific questions. 


Can understand the key points about a
radio programme on a familiar topic.
Can predict the content of a simple presentation or lecture by listening to the introductory statement.
Can extract key factual information such as dates, numbers and quantities from a presentation/talk.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can enter unprepared into conversation
on familiar topics (e.g. family, hobbies,
work).
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
Can explain what they like or dislike about something.
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. 
Can express opinions and attitudes using a range of basic expressions and sentences.
Can compare and contrast alternatives about what to do, where to go, etc.
Can express their thoughts in some detail on cultural topics (e.g. music,films).
Can develop an argument using common fixed expressions
Can answer basic questions in a simple academic discussion
Can answer simple factual questions about a presentation they have given.
Can give a simple presentation on an academic topic in their field.
Can answer simple factual questions about a presentation they have given.
Can give a short talk about a familiar topic, with visual support.
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can use common discourse markers to show order of importance.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic.
Can edit and improve a simple text.
Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph.
Can present additional ideas using a range of linking words and phrases. 
Can make comparisons with 'more' + longer adjectives.
Can make comparisons with regular shorter adjectives + '-er'.
Can use all forms of comparatives and superlatives of adjectives.
Can make comparisons using '(not) as/so … as' with adjectives and adverbs.
Can form irregular superlatives of adjectives and adverbs such as 'best', 'worst'.
Can use the present perfect with the superlative forms of adjectives
Can form the superlative of longer regular adjectives with 'most'.
Can form the superlative of regular adjectives with '-est'
Can use 'when' and 'where' in relative clauses
Can use 'who/that/which' in basic defining (restrictive) relative clauses.
Can use 'whose' to talk about possession in relative clauses.
Can use object relative clauses with relative pronouns to specify or define
Can use a wide range of subject and object relative pronouns, including zero (omission of pronoun).
Can form adjectives from verbs and nouns with common suffixes.
Can negate adjectives with the correct negative prefix.
Can use a range of common prefixes with verbs.
GSE Range Material Notes
42
45
48
49
49
50

51

54
53
55
45
55

53

47

47
40
46
52
53
55
53
50
54
57
54
49

46
48
51
54
55
55
59
62
36
38
40
44
38
49
36
36
48
48
49
51
48
48
48
47
Skills

Reading

Speaking
Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can recognize the use of a range of pronouns and adverbials for anaphoric (back) reference. 
Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions. 
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can generally understand straightforward factual texts on familiar topics.
Can derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts. 
Can take basic notes on a text about a familiar topic in their field of study

Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article
Can understand cause and effect relationships in a simple academic text, if clearly signalled. 
Can infer meaning in a simple academic text, in order to answer specific questions. 
Can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context.
Can identify specific information in a simple presentation or lecture aimed at a general audience.
Can understand the key points about a radio programme on a familiar topic.
Can get the gist of explanations of unfamiliar cultural practices and customs, if delivered slowly and
clearly.
Can generally follow rapid or extended speech, but may require repetition or clarification. 
Can understand ideas delivered at normal speech and accompanied by visual support.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
Can give brief reasons and explanations, using simple language
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they have just said.
Can give reasons for a choice or course of action.
Can participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics of interest
Can give a simple description of how to carry out an everyday process (e.g. a recipe)
Can suggest pros and cons when discussing a topic, using simple language
Can carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information as necessary.
Can carry out a simple informal interview.
Can answer basic questions in a simple academic discussion
Can allocate turns in a discussion, inviting a participant to express their views.
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can use common discourse markers to show order of importance.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
Can write a conclusion to a simple essay, if provided with a model. 
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic.
Can edit and improve a simple text.
Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question.
Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph.
Can use correct formatting in an academic essay.
Can express basic cause and effect with 'because of …' 
Can suggest cause and effect when discussing an academic topic.
Can express basic cause and effect with'because', 'because of', 'therefore', 'as a result'
Can speculate about the future using 'may/might/could' + infinitive.
Can use 'must' and 'can't' for inferences and assumptions in the present
Can describe possible future outcomes of a present action or situation using the first conditional.
Can make offers using the first conditional.
Can describe simple conditions where one event follows another. (zero conditional)
Can use a range of basic quantifiers with 'of' and noun phrases
Can use a wide range of quantifiers with countable (count) and uncountable (non-count) nouns.
Can use 'some' as a quantifier with count and mass nouns.
Can use 'some' and 'any' as quantifiers in negative statements and questions with mass and count nouns
Can use 'no' as a quantifier to indicate the absence or lack of something.
GSE Range Material Notes
42
44
45
46
46
48
49
49
50
51
52
54
55
45
53

48

57
43
55

53

45
45
50
51
51
40
52
57
50
50
56
46
48
51
52
54
55
55
57
59
65
42
58
CU
46
49
46
46
47
37
43
36
37
39
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing
Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can identify the main topic and related
Can
ideasidentify the connections
in a structured text between
short phrases by recognising common
linking words
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
Can take basic notes on a text about a familiar topic in their field of study
Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions. 
Can read a simple text and extract factual details.
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article
Can recognise the organisational structure of a paragraph in a simple academic text

Can recognise the writer's point of view in a simple academic text, if guided by questions
Can identify sources and the ideas they relate to in a structured text
Can follow the main points of short talks on familiar topics if delivered in clear standard speech
Can follow the linear structure of a short formal talk.
Can recognise that a new topic has been introduced in a presentation or lecture when signalled by
discourse markers.
Can extract key details from a simple talk on a familiar topic, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can recognise discourse markers that compare and contrast ideas. 

Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely
Can make simple recommendations for a course of action in familiar everyday situations.

Can ask for advice on a wide range of subjects.

Can contribute to a group discussion if the discussion is conducted slowly and clearly
Can answer basic questions in a simple academic discussion
WRITING PACK
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic.
Can edit and improve a simple text.
Can write an essay in response to a specific question, if provided with a model.
Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph.
Can use simple cohesive devices such as repetition in a structured text.
Can contrast two ideas when writing a simple academic text by using discourse markers. 
Can use 'despite/in spite of' with noun phrases to express concession.
Can use 'though' and 'although' as conjunctions to express concession.
Can use adverbials such as 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'though' to express concession.
Can describe hypothetical (counterfactual) results of a current action or situation using the second
conditional.
Can give advice using 'If I were you …' 
Can use 'had/'d better (not)' + verb for strong advice and recommendations. 
Can use 'should(n't)' to offer or ask for advice or suggestions. 
GSE Range Material Notes
49
43
45
48
48
44
35
49
50
51
54
48
55
45
49

57

51
55

53

53

51
45
45

57

49
50

46
48
51
54
54
55
55
CDU
59
49
61
56
56
61

48

57
56
36
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

Grammar
Grammar
Objectives
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
Can take basic notes on a text about a familiar topic in their field of study
Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions. 
Can read a simple text and extract factual details.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article
Can recognise the organisational structure of a paragraph in a simple academic text
Can infer meaning in a simple academic text, in order to answer specific questions. 
Can recognise the writer's point of view in a simple academic text, if guided by questions
Can identify sources and the ideas they relate to in a structured text
Can extract key factual information such as dates, numbers and quantities from a presentation.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can extract key details from a simple talk on a familiar topic, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can give brief reasons and explanations, using simple language.
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
Can use simple appropriate language to check that information has been understood on the phone.
Can justify a viewpoint on a simple topic by discussing some pros and cons of various options.
Can make a short instructional or informational text easier to understand by presenting it as a list of separa
Can summarise information from a simple academic text/talk
Can express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal discussions.
WRITING PACK
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information.
Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can write an essay in response to a specific question, if provided with a model.
Can refer to impossibility and inability in the past using 'couldn’t'. 
Can refer to general truths using 'can'
Can use a form of 'be able to' with the present perfect and infinitive.
Can use '(in order) to' to express purpose and intention.
can use 'because' 'so' and 'so that' to refer to results and consequences
Can express purpose with 'for' + verb + '-ing'.

Can use 'was/were going to' to refer to past intentions.

Can use 'both' and 'both of' with nouns and noun phrases.

Can use 'all of', 'none of', and 'most of' to describe subsets and proportions of groups of people and things.

Can use common adverbials to express combinations and similarities between nouns and phrases.
Can use 'either ... or …' in relation to a choice between two things or actions. 
GSE Range Material Notes
45 .
49 .
48
48
44
35 .
50 .
51 .
54
54
48 .
55 .
45
55 .
53 .
51 .
45
46
45
57
56
53
56

48
54
54
CDU
41
48
CU
52
38
48

48

42

44

44
49
Skills

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

Grammar
Grammar
Objectives
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article.
Can follow chronological sequence in a formal structured text.

Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose


Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions. 
Can distinguish between fact and opinion presented in simple texts on familiar topics.
Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
Can take basic notes on a text about a familiar topic in their field of study
Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information.
Can understand the main idea of a passage using contextual clues
Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article
Can recognise the organisational structure of a paragraph in a simple academic text
Can recognise the writer's point of view in a simple academic text, if guided by questions
Can identify sources and the ideas they relate to in a structured text
Can understand the key points about a radio programme on a familiar topic
Can extract key details from a simple talk on a familiar topic, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can summarise information from a simple academic text/talk
Can justify a viewpoint on a simple topic by discussing some pros and cons of various options.
Can contribute to a group discussion if the discussion is conducted slowly and clearly
Can give a short, basic description of events and activities.
WRITING PACK
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information.
Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can write an essay in response to a specific question, if provided with a model.
Can express obligation and necessity in the present and near future with 'have to'.
Can use 'must' to express obligation and necessity in the present and near future. 
Can use 'mustn't' to express prohibition in the present and near future

Can use 'needn't' and 'don't/doesn't have to' to express absence of obligation in the present and future
Can use 'had to ...'/'Did … have to…?' to refer to past necessity and obligation.
Can use 'need' in affirmative statements and questions relating to the present and near future.
Can use transitive verbs in the passive with the object as the grammatical subject
Can use the past simple passive.
Can use the present simple passive.
Can use a range of verbs taking 'to' + infinitive
Can form and use phrases with prepositions + verbs (+'-ing')
Can use a range of common verb + verb combinations using the '-ing' form.
Can make suggestions using 'what about/how about' with verbs in the gerund.
GSE Range Material Notes
49
51
52
45
44
47
48
48
49
50
51
54
48
55
53
51
55

53

53
57
49
42

48
54
54
CDU
37
37
46

43
46
44
46
48
48
47
47
51
46
Skills

Reading

Listening

Writing

Grammar
Objectives
Can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context
Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
Can recognise a speaker’s feelings or attitudes.
Can understand the key points about a radio programme on a familiar topic.
Can infer speakers' opinions in conversations on familiar everyday topics. 
Can take notes of key points during a talk on a familiar topic, if delivered clearly.
Can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar
topic.
Can give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar topic.
Can give a short, basic description of events and activities.
Can give brief reasons and explanations, using simple language.
Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions
Can give a simple presentation on an academic topic in their field.
Can give an opinion on practical problems, with support when necessary. 
Can ask appropriate questions to check understanding of concepts that have been explained.
Can generally follow most of what is said and repeat back details to confirm understanding.
Can use questions and comments to maintain the focus of a discussion.
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information.
Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question.
Can check and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar in simple written texts.
Can write an essay in response to a specific question, if provided with a model.
Can use transitive verbs in the passive with the object as the grammatical subject
Can use the past simple passive.
Can use the present simple passive.
Can use 'going' to and 'will' future forms of the passive.

Can use the present perfect passive with 'yet'

Can use the present perfect passive with 'just/already'


Can use the present continuous passive.
Can use reflexive pronouns as objects or complements.
Can use reflexive pronouns for emphasis.
GSE Range Material Notes
55
48
50
53
51
55

53

47
42
45
51
57
56
55
55
56 /CDU
48
54
54
CDU
46
48
48
50

50

52
55
44
51

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