UNIT 8 – HAVE YOU BEEN ABROAD? - 1ST BACH – 3RD TERM.

1ST 2ND 3RD AND 4TH WEEK OF MAY - 10 SESSIONS OF 55 MINUTES

LC MSTC DC LL SCC SIE CAE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF BACHILLERATO (RD)
1. To infer and identify the main points and relevant details in formal or informal X X X f) To express oneself fluently and correctly in one or more
conversations, presentations and media programs (e.g. interviews, documentaries, films, foreign languages
Internet…) about travelling
2. To understand formal and informal texts (including instructions, problem solving, etc.) X X d) To strengthen reading, study and discipline habits, as
about travelling anticipating and inferring information from the context necessary conditions for the effective use of learning, and as a
means of personal development
3. To produce well-organised and fluent oral and written texts, rich in structure and meanings X X f) To express oneself fluently and correctly in one or more
about travelling with sufficient clarity and explaining the main ideas with reasonable foreign languages
precision
4. To participate efficiently in formal and informal conversations (whether face-to-face, via X X f) To express oneself fluently and correctly in one or more
telephone or other technical means) in which opinions, experiences, reactions and dreams foreign languages
about travelling are described in some detail using adequate strategies (e.g. using body
language to complete communication…)
5. To develop and use different learning strategies, including ICT, in relation to travelling X X X b) To consolidate personal and social maturity that allows
them to act in a responsible and autonomous way and to
develop their critical thinking
g) To use information and communication technologies
reliably and responsibly
6. To identify some social and cultural features of English and English-speaking countries X X X X X h) To know and value current world affairs
related to tourism valuing languages as a means for communication when travelling or
talking about trips
CONTENTS Key Competences
BLOCK 1. CS Comprehension of different types of information (general meaning, X X X X X LISTENING
OTC essential information, principal points, relevant details) in face to face - Travel agency conversations about possible holiday destinations
interaction and narratives produced by speakers when talking about - Video about Hong Kong (touristic and cultural info)
travelling - Conversation about 5 reasons to visit Australia
- Song: “Rotterdam or anywhere” by The Beautiful South
Prediction of content before listening (text about travelling) and X X X - Conversation about US landscape
reformulation of content prediction after listening - Pair drawing dictation: Description of most important monuments
to guess the country.
SSA Comprehension of oral texts regarding some social conventions, etiquette X X X X - Mini-project: organising a trip
registers and non-verbal language related to travelling in different English GRAMMAR
speaking countries - Choose the correct linking form alternative
CF Comprehension of oral texts about travelling: X X - Relate sentences using the adequate verb form
- describing one’s opinion and giving additional information VOCABULARY
- expressing interest, admiration, satisfaction, surprise, and their opposites - Mind map with types of travellers and holidays
- expressing consequence, result and cause - Correct mistakes dictation about a different trip
- Classify travelling words
 SDS Comprehension (when talking about travelling) of: X REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
- present perfect simple + with already, just and yet - Adapted activities for listening
- linking words: because, since, so as, as a result, consequently, etc. - Use of transcripts for listening activities (including adapted
activities)
- -ed/-ing adjectives and adjectives + prepositions: good at, frightened of, - Different worksheets adapted to specific problems (related to
etc. grammar and vocabulary)
- lexis related to topic (high frequency and more specialized receptive EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
vocabulary: travel, experiences, news, leisure, interests, places, means of - Watch the film Into the Wild (worksheet with different activities)
transport, geographical terms, adjectives to describe places, formulas and - Listen to songs related to the topic: ”Home”, by Michael Bublé
expressions related to travelling) (worksheet with activities).
- word stress in adjectives when talking about travelling - Find other songs related to the topic of travelling and prepare an
activity to do in class.
BLOCK 2. PS Exchange of information and opinions in social interaction and appropriate X X X SPEAKING/INTERACTING
OTP spontaneous informal conversation about travelling - Interview: one student is a travel agent and the other one is the
customer asking about two or three destinations that he or she is
Production of descriptions, narratives and short presentations both X X X interested in
spontaneous and prepared based on personal experiences related to - Presentations about the chosen destination justifying the choice
travelling - Familiarisation with Phonetics (intonation patterns and wh- words)
SSA Oral production of some social conventions, norms of courtesy and X X X X - Post-listening conversations about English as a lingua franca
registers, non-verbal language related to travelling used in different - Game: find someone who...
English speaking countries - Mini-project about organising a trip
CF Oral description of places, tastes and interests expressing preferences X X GRAMMAR
- Fill in the gaps with already, just and yet
about travelling.
- Choose the correct verbal option
Oral expression about travelling of VOCABULARY
- experiences and opinions with different time references - Mind map with types of travellers and holidays
- consequence, result and cause - Games: definition of travelling words
SDS Use (when talking about travelling) of: X REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
- present perfect simple + with already, just and yet - Adapted activities for speaking and interacting
- linking words: because, since, so as, as a result, consequently, etc. - Recording oral practice adapted to specific problems (producing
- -ed/-ing adjectives and adj. + prepositions: good at, frightened of, etc. grammar and vocabulary)
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
- lexis related to topic (high frequency and more specialized receptive - Record oral notes for the class blog
vocabulary: travel, experiences, news, leisure, interests, places, means of
transport, geographical terms, adjectives to describe places, formulas and
expressions related to travelling)
- intonation of questions and answers
- pronunciation of Wh- words
CS Comprehension of different types of information (general meaning, X X X X READING
BLOCK 3. essential information, principal points, relevant details) in different types - Text about holiday destinations (multiple choice)
WTC of texts taken from the media about travelling - Touristic information about the US (T/F)
- Camping holidays (find synonyms in the text)
Prediction of content before reading (text about travelling) and X
- Game: culture quiz. Web Quest
reformulation of content prediction after reading
 SSA Comprehension in written texts of some social conventions, norms of X X X X - Infographic about unusual holiday destinations, uploaded to class
courtesy and registers related to travelling used in different English blog
speaking countries - Mini-project about organising a trip
GRAMMAR
CF Comprehension of written texts about travelling: X X X - Game: match questions and answers including adjectives with
- describing one’s opinion and giving additional information - expressing prepositions
interest, admiration, satisfaction, surprise, and their opposites - Relate sentences using the adequate linking form
- expressing consequence, result and cause VOCABULARY
SDS Comprehension (when reading about travelling) of: X - Mind map with types of travellers and holidays
- Unscramble words
- present perfect simple + with already, just and yet
- Games: word search about travelling
- linking words: because, since, so as, as a result, consequently, etc. REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
- -ed/-ing adjectives and adjectives + prepositions: good at, frightened of, - Adapted activities for reading
etc. - Monolingual dictionary definition word search
- lexis related to topic (high frequency and more specialized receptive - Different worksheets adapted to specific problems (related to
vocabulary: travel, experiences, news, leisure, interests, places, means of grammar and vocabulary)
transport, geographical terms, adjectives to describe places, formulas and EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
- Complete the class Blog
expressions related to travelling)
- Watch the film Into the Wild (worksheet with different activities)
- basic spelling differences used in different English speaking countries - Listen to songs related to the topic: ”Home”, by Michael Bublé
(words ending in -ize or –ise, words ending in –re) (worksheet with activities).
- Find other songs related to the topic of travelling and prepare an
activity to do in class.- Adapted readers with activities (Out of Africa,
Treasure Island)
- Prepare a brochure for a travel agency with some of your favourite
destinations.
BLOCK 4. PS Production of descriptions, narratives and short presentations based on X X X WRITING
WTP personal experiences related to travelling - Presentation of different types of holidays
- Answer in your own words (holiday destinations)
SSA Written production of some social conventions, etiquette and registers X X X X - Summarise the text (camping holidays)
related to travelling used in different English speaking countries - Write a composition about a nightmare holiday for the class Blog
CF Written description of places, tastes and interests and expressing X X X X X - Game: collaborative writing “Holiday essentials”
preferences about travelling. - Mini-project about organising a trip
- Cooperative dictation (includes all the skills)
Written expression of
- Drawing dictation: A student describes a country or city and the
- experiences and opinions with different time references other student draws a picture with the information and tries to guess
- consequence, result and cause (all related to travelling)
 SDS Use (when writing about travelling) of: X the country.
- present perfect simple + with already, just and yet GRAMMAR
- linking words: because, since, so as, as a result, consequently, etc. - Complete with the correct verb form
- Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition
- -ed/-ing adjectives and adjectives + prepositions: good at, frightened of, - Complete with the correct -ed/-ing adjectives
etc. VOCABULARY
- lexis related to topic (high frequency and more specialized receptive - Mind map with types of travellers and holidays
vocabulary: travel, experiences, news, leisure, interests, places, means of - Classify travelling words
transport, geographical terms, adjectives to describe places, formulas and - Games: travelling crossword
expressions related to travelling) REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
- Adapted activities for writing
- Different worksheets adapted to specific problems (related to
grammar and vocabulary)
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
- Complete the class Blog
- Prepare a brochure for a travel agency with some of your favourite
destinations
AC Geography: geographical and touristic features of some English speaking X X X Prepare a brochure for a travel agency with information obtained
countries (Australia, Hong Kong) from different travel websites
Mini-project: organizing a trip
CE ICT Use of websites to obtain information in order to plan a trip X X Prepare a brochure for a travel agency with information obtained
from different travel websites
Mini-project: organizing a trip
CE Respect for local customs when travelling to other countries. X X X Reading: Website on sustainable tourism
EVALUATION EVALUATION CRITERIA LEARNING STANDARDS DSA MC INSTRUMENTS
TYPES
GW RU CO
INITIAL
B2.5. B2.3. X X 70% 0% 0%
EVALUATION
B2.6. B2.3. X X 70% 0% 0%

B1.2. B1.3. X X 40% 0%

B2.2. B2.1. X X 40% 0%

FORMATIVE B2.3. B2.2. X X 50% 10% 10%

EVALUATION

B3.2. 31.6. X X 40% 0%

B4.2. B4.5. X 50% 5% 5%

B1.4. B1.6. X X X 50% 20% 15% 5%

 B2.1. B2.1. 50% 15% 10% 5%

SUMMATIVE B2.4. B2.3. X X X 50% 15% 10% 5%

EVALUATION
B3.1. B3.1. X X 50% 20% 15% 5%

B4.1. B4.5 X X 50% 20% 15% 5%

KEY COMPETENCES
- Linguistic Communication (LC)
- Mathematical Competence and basic competences in science and technology (MSTC)
- Digital Competence (DC)
- Learning to learn (LL)
- Social and civic Competences (SCC)
- Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship (SIE)
- Cultural awareness and expression (CAE)

CONTENTS (adaptar en función de la normativa de la Comunidad Autónoma)

- ORAL TEXTS COMPREHENSION (OTC) * Comprehension strategies (CS)
- ORAL TEXTS PRODUCTION: EXPRESSION AND INTERACTION (OTP) * Sociocultural and sociolinguistic aspects (SSA)
- WRITTEN TEXTS COMPREHENSION (WTC) * Communicative functions (CF)
- WRITTEN TEXTS PRODUCTION: EXPRESSION AND INTERACTION (WTP) * Syntactic-discursive structures (SDS)
* Production strategies (PS)

CROSSCURRICULAR ELEMENTS (CE) (adaptar en función de la normativa de la Comunidad Autónoma)

Audio-visual Communication (AC) - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) - Civic Education (CE)

EVALUATION
Degree of standard attainment (DSA)
Marking criteria (MC)

Techniques and Instruments

Group Work (GW) - Rubrics (R) - Classroom Observation (CO)