U 1: WHAT MAKES A GOOD BOOK?
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1 Monat / Stunden Contents Communicative Activities (Reception / Interaction / Production) Communicative Strategies (Reception / Interaction / Production) Communicative Language Competences (Linguistic [Range and Control] / Sociolinguistic / Pragmatic) U 1: WHAT MAKES A GOOD BOOK? Listening 11 Listen to David Lodge s "Guess What Happened": Find out what happened in the original story. 19 Mastering: A recording about author Colin Paintin B2 Listening to audio media and recordings Identifying cues and inferring (can use a (can understand most [ ] recorded or variety of strategies to achieve broadcast audio material delivered in standard comprehension [ ]) p. dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Listening to audio media and recordings Identifying cues and inferring (can use a (can understand most [ ] recorded or variety of strategies to achieve broadcast audio material delivered in standard comprehension [ ]) p. dialect [ ]) p. 68 Speaking 8 Talk about the topic: Imagine that you could B2 Sustained monologue: Describing step into a novel [ ] prepare to tell the rest of experience (can give clear, detailed the class. descriptions on a wide range of subjects [ ]) p. 59 * Page numbers refer to the online version of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural, pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 1
2 6 Work with a partner: Read though the beginning to a novel. Discuss what you think the novel could be about and how you imagine the story might develop. Think of a title for the novel. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) ( can account for and support his/her opinions in discussion [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural, pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p Identifying Authors B2 Informal discussion (with friends) ( can account for and support his/her opinions in discussion [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 2
3 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural, pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Qualities that make a writer: Put the items in order of importance [ ] compare your ideas with your partner s. B1 Informal discussion (with friends) (can express his/her thoughts about [.] cultural topics [ ]) p.77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest) p. 86 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 3
4 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p. 112 Co-operating (can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going) p. 86 Grammatical accuracy (communicates with reasonable accuracy [ ]) p.114 Phonological control (pronunciation is clearly intelligible [ ]) p. 117 Asking for clarification (can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they have just said) p. 87 Flexibility (can adapt his/her expression to deal with less routine [ ] situations) p.124 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation [ ]) p. 124 Planning (can work out how to communicate the main point(s) [ ]) p. 64 Compensating (can define the features of something concrete for which he/she can t remember the word) p. 64 Monitoring and repair (can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions [ ]) p. 65 Thematic development (can reasonably fluently relate [ ]a [ ]sequence of points) p. 125 Coherence and cohesion (can link a series of [ ] elements into a connected, linear sequence of points) p. 125 Propositional precision (can explain the main points in an idea [ ] with reasonable precision) p. 125 Spoken fluency (can express him/herself with relative ease) p Mastering: Individual long turn (Places to write) B2 Sustained monologue: Putting a case (can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options) p. 59 Grammatical accuracy (good grammatical control [ ]) p. 114 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 4
5 natural, pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Mastering : Paired activity (5 must-read books) B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 5
6 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Reading 1 Read the following six texts. Each of them is the beginning of a novel. Look at the list of novels and authors and try to decide which book each beginning comes from. B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details) p Novel endings B1 Reading for orientation (can find and understand relevant information [ ]) p. 70 Identifying cues and inferring (can identify unfamiliar words from the context [ ]) p. 20 Mastering: A Tale of Revenge B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details) p Read the following text and do one of the tasks below Write a letter B2 Correspondence (can write letters conveying degrees of emotion and highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences [ ]) p. 83 high degree of grammatical control. The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 6
7 Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 Make a picture of this city as you imagine it a drawing, a painting or a collage). Writing 4 Writing station: What makes a good novel? Read through this text. Then write a book report on a book from your reading list B 2 Reading for information and argument (can understand articles [ ]in which the writers adopt particular stances and viewpoints) p. 70 B 2 Processing text (can summarise the plot [ ]) p. 96 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 7
8 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 [ ] narrative, expanding [ ] his/her main Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Writing tasks: You are given the choice of living the life of. B2 Creative writing (can write clear, detailed descriptions of [ ] imaginary events and experiences [ ]) p. 62 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 8
9 Write a dialogue between you and a character in a novel s.a. s.a. s.a. Write a letter to a character in a novel B2 Correspondence (can write letters conveying degrees of emotion and highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences [ ]) p Make up a short story B2 Creative writing (can write clear, detailed descriptions of [ ] imaginary events and experiences [ ]) p. 62 s.a. s.a. s.a. s.a. Grammar Language booster: get B2 Vocabulary 3 Working with words: Assessment on books B1 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p Language in use: The Casual Vacancy B2 Extras 12 Internet project: Literary awards B1 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 9
10 U 2: BLACK ISN T JUST A COLOUR Listening 6 Listen to an interview with black journalist Kenneth Scott about the situation of black people in America today 10 Listen to sociologist Ann Peters. A lecture on the notion of prejudice. B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand recordings in standard dialect [ ]and identify speaker viewpoints [ ]) p. 68 B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand most [ ] audio material delivered in standard dialect [ ]) p Mastering: A recording about a letter from a former slave Speaking 11 Talk about the topic: Mixed marriages and partnerships B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand most [ ] audio material delivered in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 10
11 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Roleplay B1 Informal discussion (with friends) (can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest) p. 86 Co-operating (can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going) p. 86 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p. 112 Asking for clarification (can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they have just said) p. 87 Grammatical accuracy (communicates with reasonable accuracy [ ]) p.114 Planning (can work out how to communicate the main point(s) [ ]) p. 64 Phonological control (pronunciation is clearly intelligible [ ]) p. 117 Compensating (can define the features of something concrete for which he/she can t remember the word) p. 64 Flexibility (can adapt his/her expression to deal with less routine [ ] situations) p.124 Monitoring and repair (can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions [ ]) p. 65 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation [ ]) p. 124 Thematic development (can reasonably fluently relate [ ]a [ ]sequence of points) p. 125 Coherence and cohesion (can link a series of [ ] elements into a connected, linear sequence of points) p. 125 Propositional precision (can explain the main points in an idea [ ] with reasonable precision) p. 125 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 11
12 Spoken fluency (can express him/herself with relative ease) p.129 Reading 1 Read through the text from Martin Luther King s book 3 Read through the biographical sketch of Barack Obama 5 Read through the statistics about blacks in the USA. B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information [ ]) p. 70 B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information [ ]) p. 70 B2 7 Read the newspaper article about Hurricane Katrina B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information [ ]) p Read Edwina Barron s story B2 Reading for information (can understand articles [ ] concerned with contemporary problems [ ]) p A poem: Telephone conversation B2 Overall reading (can read with a large degree of independence [ ])p. 69 B1 Overall written production (can write straightforward connected texts [ ]linking [ ] elements into a linear sequence) p. 61 Planning (can work out how to communicate the main point(s) [ ]) p. 64 Compensating (can define the features of something concrete [ ] p. 64 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p. 112 Monitoring and repair (can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions [ ]) p. 65 Grammatical accuracy (communicates with reasonable accuracy [ ]) p.114 Orthographic control (can produce continuous writing [ ] p. 118 Thematic development (can reasonably fluently relate [ ]a [ ]sequence of points) p. 125 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 12
13 Coherence and cohesion (can link a series of [ ] elements into a connected, linear sequence of points) p. 125 Propositional precision (can explain the precision) p.129main points in an idea [ ] with reasonable precision 14 Five great moments in black sporting history B1 Reading for orientation (can scan longer texts in order to locate desired Identifying cues and inferring (can identify unfamiliar words from the context [ ]) 19 Mastering: From Heroes to villains (A text about prominent African Americans who ended up on the wrong path) B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts [ ]) p. 70 Writing 2 Writing station: Compile a brief biography B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 13
14 12 Writing a text about a racial incident B2 Creative writing (can write clear, detailed descriptions of [ ] imaginary events and experiences [ ]) p. 62 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p Mastering: An opinion essay on prejudices B2 Reports and Essays ( can write an essay [ ] which develops an argument systematically [ ]) p. generally high, though some confusion The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 14
15 and Grammar 4 Language booster: Word formation B2 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 Vocabulary 15 Working with words: Sports and sports events B1 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p Language in use: Indian Wells? No way! B2 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 15
16 Extras 2 Internet project I: Search the Internet for information and compile a brief biography. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p Internet project II: Choose an aspect of black culture and design a page for your portfolio. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 generally high, though some confusion The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 16
17 and high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 17
18 U 3: A STAR IS BORN Listening 8 Listen to a lecture entitled "The birth of a Hollywood star" 10 Listen to the radio interview with film historian Jo Campbell: Take notes to answer the questions. 16 Mastering: Listen to a recording about the work of a cinematographer Speaking 1 Work in pairs. Discuss: What is the difference between a star and an actor? B2 Listening as a member of a live audience (can follow the essentials of lectures [ ]) p. 67 B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand most [ ] audio material delivered in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Note-taking (can understand [ ] and can take notes [ ]) p. 96 B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand recordings in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 18
19 opinions [ ]) p. 77 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 his/her Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Talk about the topic: The Hollywood star system. Discuss the questions in small groups. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 19
20 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p Work in small groups: write down the 5 most important ingredients you need to be a star. Compare your lists with those of other groups. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 20
21 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Language for discussion: Disagreeing with a statement B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 21
22 Reading 1 The difference between a star and an actor. B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly Read through the text and choose the correct through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 answer for each question. 4 Read the text about silent film star Clara Bow and fill in the gaps with one suitable word. 5 Read "Wishing on a star" and choose the correct part for each gap 12 Memorable performances. Read through the reviews. 18 Mastering: "I m the luckiest girl in the world, really " Writing 5 Write a summary of the text Wishing on a star in no more than 100 words. B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts [ ]) p. 70 B2 Processing text (can summarize a wide range of factual [ ] texts [ ] p. 96 Compensating (can use circumlocution vocabulary and and paraphrase to cover gaps in Monitoring and repair (can correct slips and high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 22
23 13 Writing station: Write a review of a memorable performance B2 Creative writing (can write a review of a film, book or play) p. 62 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 description or narrative, expanding main [ ] 19 Mastering: An article about young people s role models B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]evaluating information and arguments [ ]) p. 61 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 23
24 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 description or narrative, expanding main [ ] Grammar 3 Language booster: "it" phrases B2 Vocabulary 4 Complete the text about silent film star Clara Bow with one suitable word. B2 7 Working with words B1 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 24
25 17 Mastering: Language in use (Uggie Superstar) B2 Extras 14 Internet project: Design a page on Hollywood starsfor each include photos, a short biography, a review of their most famous performances, a short text about why you like this person B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 B2 Creative writing (can write a review of a film, book or play) p. 62 : high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 description or narrative, expanding main [ ] The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 25
26 U 4: THE EMERALD ISLE Listening 2 Listen and check your answers B1 Overall Listening Comprehension (can understand straightforward factual information [ ]) p Listen to the song: The Luck of the Irish B1 Identifying cues and inferring (can identify unfamiliar words from the context [ ]) p. 5 Listen to the song: Sunday, bloody Sunday B1 12 Listen to 3 young people from Northern Ireland talking about how they feel about the problems of their country. 17 Mastering: You are going to listen to a recording about the Irish in New York. Speaking 3 The luck of the Irish : Read out your texts in class and talk about them. B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand recordings in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand recordings in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Sustained monologue: Putting a case (can explain a viewpoint [ ]) p. 59 Grammatical accuracy (good grammatical control [ ]) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 26
27 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Discuss the questions with a partner B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 27
28 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Talk about the topic: Discuss the following points in small groups. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p Search the Internet and find out what happened afterwards. Then report back to the class. B2 Sustained monologue: Describing experience (can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects [ ]) p. 59 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 28
29 Grammatical accuracy (good grammatical control [ ]) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Attitudes and actions of the younger Irish generations: Discuss your ideas with a partner. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 29
30 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Attitudes and beliefs of Irish teenagers: Work with a partner and explain your ideas. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 his/her Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 30
31 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Mastering: Individual long turn (Tourism) B2 Sustained monologue: Putting a case (can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options) p. 59 Grammatical accuracy (good grammatical control [ ]) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 31
32 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Mastering: Paired activity (Traditional images) B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 32
33 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Reading 4 Facts about Ireland B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p At the time of "Bloody Sunday" Brian Keenan was a student in Belfast. Read what he writes [ ]. 9 Read what happened when Robert McCartney, a father of two, was murdered in Belfast in 2005 B2 Reading for information (can understand articles [ ] concerned with contemporary problems [ ]) p. 70 B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p Irish toasts, sayings and proverbs B1 19 Mastering: "A man of small virtue " B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 Writing 14 Choose an Irish author and design a page for your portfolio. Include: a short biography, a list of their major works, a synopsis of one of their stories, a critical appreciation of one of their works, photos. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 33
34 Grammar 13 Language booster: Alternative ways of referring to the future Vocabulary 5 Sunday, bloody Sunday: Find words which have a similar meaning. 7 Working with words: Conflict and confrontation B2 B2 B1 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p. 112 Extras 14 Internet project: Choose an Irish author and design a page for your portfolio. Include: a short biography, a list of their major works, a synopsis of one of their stories, a critical appreciation of one of their works, photos. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 34
35 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 35
36 U 5: MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL Listening 1 Listen to the song: "You are so beautiful" B1 2 An interview about beauty B2 Listening as a member of a live audience (can follow the essentials of [ ] talks [ ]) p Three poems B2 C1 11 Listen to the song "Into My Arms" and answer the questions. B2 14 Listen to the news report and check your answers to the quiz 18 Mastering: You are going to listen to 4 people talking about plastic surgery. B2 Overall listening comprehension (can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech [ ]) p. 66 B2 Listening as a member of a live audience (can follow the essentials of [ ] talks [ ]) p. 67 Speaking 1 Group work B1 Informal discussion (with friends) (can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest) p. 86 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p.112 Vocabulary control (shows good control of elementary vocabulary [ ]) p. 112 Co-operating (can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going) p. 86 Grammatical accuracy (communicates with reasonable accuracy [ ]) p.114 Asking for clarification (can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they have just said) p. 87 Phonological control (pronunciation is clearly intelligible [ ]) p. 117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 36
37 Compensating (can define the features of something concrete for which he/she can t remember the word) p. 64 Monitoring and repair (can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions [ ]) p. 65 Flexibility (can adapt his/her expression to deal with less routine [ ] situations) p.124 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation [ ]) p. 124 Planning (can work out how to communicate the main point(s) [ ]) p. 64 Thematic development (can reasonably fluently relate [ ]a [ ]sequence of points) p. 125 Coherence and cohesion (can link a series of [ ] elements into a connected, linear sequence of points) p. 125 Propositional precision (can explain the main points in an idea [ ] with reasonable precision) p. 125 Spoken fluency (can express him/herself with relative ease) p Work in pairs and describe these people. Think of some people yourself and describe them for your partner to guess who they are. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 37
38 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Talk about the topic: Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Discuss your ideas in small groups. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 38
39 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Work in groups of four B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 39
40 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p Language for discussion: Hypothesising about statistics B2 Reading 6 "Mirror, mirror on the wall " B2 Reading for information (can understand articles [ ] concerned with contemporary problems [ ]) p Three poems B2 C1 19 Mastering: Extreme TV B2 Reading for orientation ( can scan quickly through long and complex texts[ ]) p. 70 Writing 6 Write a summary B2 Processing text (can summarize a wide range of factual [ ] texts [ ] p. 96 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 40
41 6 Add another paragraph describing the ideals of beauty today. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 s.a. s.a. 6 Describe Miss Universe of the year 2020 B2 Creative writing (can write clear, detailed descriptions of [ ] imaginary events and experiences [ ]) p. 62 s.a. 7 Writing station: Developing a theme using parallelism and repetition 16 Design a "beauty" page (photos, a history of fashion in Austria) B2 B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 Propositional precision ( can pass on detailed The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 41
42 16 Check out the beauty website and write a review of it B2 Creative writing (can write a review of a film, book or play) p. 62 s.a. s.a. 18 Mastering: An article about cosmetic surgery. B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 Coherence and cohesion (can use of a variety of linking words efficiently to mark clearly the relationships between ideas) p. 125 Grammar 15 The language booster: Adjective-noun collocations Vocabulary B2 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 42
43 3 Working with words: Describing people B2 8 Clichés B1 Vocabulary range (has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself [ ]) p Clichés in poetry B2 12 Matching words and their definitions B2 incorrect word choice does occur) p. 112 Extras 16 Internet project: Design a "beauty" page (photos, a history of fashion in Austria) B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Propositional precision ( can pass on detailed The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 43
44 U6: READ ALL ABOUT IT Listening Listen to a market researcher interviewing people in the street to find out about their newspaper reading habits. Listen to the song "A day in the life" B2 Listening to audio media and recordings (can understand recordings in standard dialect [ ]) p. 68 B2 Mastering: A conversation about newspapers between an English woman and an Austrian visitor. Speaking Talk about the topic: Work in small groups Discuss the following questions. B2 Listening as a member of a live audience (can follow the essentials of [ ] talks [ ]) p. 67 B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 44
45 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Discuss: What does the song "A day in the life say about the way we react to news and current affairs B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 incorrect word choice does occur) p. 112 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 45
46 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Read the article from the Guardian and discuss with a partner how it is different in style from the populars. B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 46
47 Look through the headlines and discuss why they might cause the reader to think twice. Language for discussion: Reporting and comparing statistics Mastering: Speaking B2 B2 Individual long turn: News and current affairs B2 Sustained monologue: Putting a case (can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options) p. 59 Grammatical accuracy (good grammatical control [ ]) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 47
48 Paired activity: Subscribing a magazine B2 Informal discussion (with friends) (can account for and sustain his/her opinions [ ]) p. 77 Taking the floor (can initiate, maintain and end discourse appropriately [ ]) p. 86 Propositional precision ( can pass on detailed Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 Co-operating (can help the discussion along on familiar ground [ ]) p. 86 Asking for clarification (can ask follow-up questions [ ]) p. 87 high degree of grammatical control) p. 114 natural pronunciation and intonation) p.117 paraphrase to cover gaps [ ]) p.64 Turntaking (can initiate, maintain and end discourse [ ] p. 124 Spoken fluency (can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo [ ]) p.129 The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 48
49 Reading Working with the populars: Read through the B2 Reading for information (can understand articles. What conclusions can you draw articles [ ] concerned with contemporary about popular papers. Find examples of each problems [ ]) p. 70 of the following stylistic features. Read the article from the Guardian and discuss with a partner how it is different in style from the populars. B2 Reading for information (can understand articles [ ] concerned with contemporary problems [ ]) p. 70 Matching headlines B2 Reading for orientation (can quickly identify the content and relevance of news items[ ]) p. 70 British reading habits: Look through the statistics [ ] and decide if these sentences are true or false. Writing Write a follow-up to the article in the Sun under the headline: I m No Dunce Claims Harry Design a newspaper page for your portfolio. Choose some of the ideas below. A short description and readership figures for newspapers in Austria. A passage on your newspaper reading habits. B2 Reading for orientation (can quickly identify the content and relevance of news items[ ]) p. 70 B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 B2 Overall written production (can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects [ ]) p. 61 s.a. s.a. high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding) p. 114 Orthographic control (can produce clearly intelligible continuous writing which follows standard layout and paragraphing conventions. Spelling and punctuation are reasonably accurate[ ]) p. 118 description or narrative, expanding[ ] main The copyright of the descriptive scales and the illustrative scales (in all languages) reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. 49
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