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{
"1": {
"unit_number": 1,
"topic": "Inside the World of Care",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension",
"Listening for details",
"Speaking in role-plays",
"Writing analyzing models, peer review"
],
"grammar_focus": "Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous",
"life_skills": [
"Adaptability: being open to continuous learning and updating skills in a changing world",
"Critical Thinking: analyzing the impact of AI on jobs and discussing future skills",
"Problem-Solving: participating in workshops and finding new solutions"
],
"core_values": [
"Compassion",
"responsibility",
"teamwork",
"professional dedication",
"well-being",
"gratitude",
"imagination"
]
},
"2": {
"unit_number": 2,
"topic": "The Power of Machines",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension",
"Listening for details",
"Speaking in discussions and role-plays",
"Vocabulary development, narrative and descriptive"
],
"grammar_focus": "Reported statements and commands",
"life_skills": [
"Creativity: using imagination to design new ideas, stories, or solutions",
"Collaboration: working with peers to complete tasks and share perspectives",
"Self-Expression: confidently presenting ideas through writing, speaking, or role-paly",
"Flexibility: adjusting to different roles and viewpoints in interactive activities"
],
"core_values": [
"Lifelong learning",
"growth mindset",
"human connection",
"balancing technology and humanity",
"cultural identity"
]
},
"3": {
"unit_number": 3,
"topic": "Protect Nature, Protect Future",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension",
"descriptive writing",
"speaking for description",
"listening for detail",
"organizing information",
"vocabulary building",
"Writing persuasive essay"
],
"grammar_focus": "Modal verbs for (deduction, regret and blame)",
"life_skills": [
"Global Awareness: understanding how climate change affects vulnerable communities and recognizing issues of climate justice",
"Collaboration: engaging in discussions and debates to share ideas on climate activism and solutions",
"Empathy: appreciating the struggles of marginalized groups and supporting fairness in global decisions",
"Communication: expressing opinions clearly through debates, essays, and persuasive writing about environmental issues",
"Resilience: staying committed to positive action despite challenges posed by global problems"
],
"core_values": [
"National pride",
"appreciation of history",
"respect for cultural heritage"
]
},
"4": {
"unit_number": 4,
"topic": "Marine Life",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension: short texts, conversations, and articles about coral reefs and whales",
"Listening for details: a podcast clip about ocean animals",
"Speaking for discussion: advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the Red Sea",
"Descriptive writing: a paragraph using adjectives and compound adjectives"
],
"grammar_focus": "Adjectives and Compound Adjectives",
"life_skills": [
"Critical Thinking: analyzing the importance of coral reefs, whales, and other marine life and evaluating human impact on ecosystems",
"Problem-Solving: suggesting solutions for protecting the environment while supporting tourism and conservation",
"Collaboration: working in pairs and groups to groups to discuss environmental issues, agree on solutions, and practice dialog",
"Social Responsibility: developing awareness of marine conservation, eco-friendly tourism, and global citizenship",
"Adaptability: learning new vocabulary and grammar in different contexts (tourism, medicine, legends) and applying them flexibly in writing and speaking"
],
"core_values": [
"Environmental Responsibility: recognizing the importance of protecting coral reefs and whales for a healthier ocean"
]
},
"5": {
"unit_number": 5,
"topic": "From Muscles to Mindset",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension: passages about the modern workplace and the role of technology and AI",
"Listening for details: an audio script about the future workforce.",
"Speaking for debate: pros and cons of AI in the workplace",
"Grammar practice in writing: completing and rewriting sentences using correct forms"
],
"grammar_focus": "Use causative verbs (have and get) in various tenses to talk about having someone else perform a task or having a task done by someone",
"life_skills": [
"Adaptability: being open to continuous learning and updating skills in a changing world.",
"Critical Thinking: analyzing the impact of AI on jobs and discussing future skills.",
"Problem-Solving: participating in workshops and finding new solutions"
],
"core_values": [
"Growth Mindset: embracing a mindset of continuous learning and improvement",
"Innovation: investing in new solutions and ideas.",
"Collaboration: working together in a team setting"
]
},
"6": {
"unit_number": 6,
"topic": "Let's Hang Out!",
"target_skills": [
"Reading comprehension: a story about an embarrassing moment and a passage on the benefits of socializing",
"Listening for detail: a podcast on the benefits of socializing",
"Speaking for interaction: making and responding to invitations",
"Writing practice: writing an online review"
],
"grammar_focus": "Reported Questions",
"life_skills": [
"Social Skills: making and responding to invitations and understanding friendship",
"Self-Awareness: discussing feelings after an embarrassing moment and how to react under pressure",
"Emotional Intelligence: recognizing and responding to the emotions of others, such as when friends show kindness and forgiveness"
],
"core_values": [
"Friendship: valuing true friendship, forgiveness, and support",
"Well-being: understanding the importance of socializing for physical and mental health",
"Kindness: acting with affection"
]
},
"7": {
"unit_number": 7,
"topic": "At the Airport",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending a short narrative about an airport travel; identifying vocabulary and idioms",
"Listening: Understanding an interview with an airport customer service manager giving travel advice",
"Speaking: Role-playing solutions to common travel problems (lost bag, missed flights or language barriers while traveling.) Practicing polite requests and problem-solving dialogs",
"Writing: Planning and writing an expository essay"
],
"grammar_focus": "Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous",
"life_skills": [
"Adaptability: Adjusting to unexpected travel delays and changing plans",
"Critical Thinking: Analyzing causes of travel problems and evaluating solutions",
"Problem-Solving: Finding practical ways to handle lost items",
"Resilience: Maintaining a positive attitude despite stressful travel situations"
],
"core_values": [
"Compassion",
"Responsibility",
"Teamwork",
"Professional Dedication",
"Well-being",
"Gratitude",
"Imagination"
]
},
"8": {
"unit_number": 8,
"topic": "A Journey Through Time",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending articles on ancient civilizations (Egypt, China, Greece); identifying key details and understanding idioms",
"Listening: Understanding a narrative by Hammurabi and a tourist’s diary",
"Speaking: Presenting arguments for visiting Egypt; role-playing as an ancient ruler",
"Writing: Writing a short article using active/passive voice; writing an argumentative essay on Ancient Greece; writing a descriptive essay on the Egyptian Museum"
],
"grammar_focus": "Active/Passive Voice",
"life_skills": [
"Global Awareness: Understanding the historical significance and cultural contributions of ancient civilizations",
"Cultural Identity: Recognizing the roots of modern society in ancient innovations",
"Creativity: Designing presentations and stories based on historical contexts",
"Collaboration: Working in pairs/groups to discuss and present ideas about history"
],
"core_values": [
"National Pride",
"Appreciation of History",
"Respect for Cultural Heritage"
]
},
"9": {
"unit_number": 9,
"topic": "The Universe's Mysteries",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending scientific passages about black holes; understanding idioms and figurative language",
"Listening: Understanding a radio broadcast and an expert interview about black holes; distinguishing myths from facts",
"Speaking: Debating whether black holes are fearsome or admirable; participating in 'Myth or Fact?' discussions",
"Writing: Writing a news report summarizing the 2019 black hole image discovery; writing a mystery story with clues and a solution"
],
"grammar_focus": "Verb Patterns",
"life_skills": [
"Critical Thinking: Analyzing complex scientific concepts and separating fact from fiction",
"Problem-Solving: Using evidence to debunk common misconceptions about space",
"Curiosity & Wonder: Fostering inquiry into the unknown aspects of the universe",
"Adaptability: Learning new vocabulary and concepts in a scientific context"
],
"core_values": [
"Lifelong Learning",
"Growth Mindset",
"Scientific Facts Acknowledgement"
]
},
"10": {
"unit_number": 10,
"topic": "People's Hospitality and Kindness",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending texts about expressions of kindness across cultures; defining vocabulary from context",
"Listening: Understanding real-life stories of hospitality from different countries",
"Speaking: Sharing personal experiences of kindness; asking and answering questions using relative clauses; role-playing scenarios involving cultural differences",
"Writing: Writing a diary entry describing an experience of unexpected kindness"
],
"grammar_focus": "Relative Clauses",
"life_skills": [
"Social Skills: Making and responding to invitations and understanding social norms",
"Empathy: Appreciating diverse cultural practices of hospitality and kindness",
"Global Citizenship: Recognizing universal human values across different societies",
"Communication: Expressing feelings and experiences clearly and respectfully",
"Well-being: Understanding the importance of socializing for physical and mental health"
],
"core_values": [
"Friendship",
"Kindness",
"Well-being"
]
},
"11": {
"unit_number": 11,
"topic": "Literature",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending texts about types of literature (novels, essays); analyzing literary elements",
"Listening: Understanding an interview with a writer and comparisons between literary works",
"Speaking: Discussing favorite literary forms; comparing authors and genres; presenting on a chosen type of literature",
"Writing: Writing a simple poem following specific structural guidelines"
],
"grammar_focus": "Comparative/Superlative Adjectives",
"life_skills": [
"Critical Thinking: Analyzing how different literary forms convey meaning and emotion",
"Creativity: Expressing ideas through poetic form and imagery",
"Self-Expression: Confidently sharing personal interpretations of literature",
"Appreciation of Art: Recognizing the value of storytelling and artistic expression across cultures"
],
"core_values": [
"Lifelong Learning",
"Creativity"
]
},
"12": {
"unit_number": 12,
"topic": "University Life",
"target_skills": [
"Reading: Comprehending texts about choosing a university",
"Listening: Getting gist and key details",
"Speaking: Discussing and justifying university/career",
"Writing: Writing an opinion essay, writing a concise biography telling the most important facts about a person’s life"
],
"grammar_focus": "Tag Questions",
"life_skills": [
"Growth Mindset: Embracing a mindset of continuous learning and improvement",
"Innovation: Investing in new solutions and ideas",
"Collaboration: Working together in a team setting",
"Responsibility: Professional Dedication",
"Adaptability: Adjusting to new environments and expectations (school to university)",
"Critical Thinking: Evaluating educational and career pathways",
"Problem-Solving: Navigating decisions about future studies and careers",
"Independence: Developing self-reliance and personal responsibility",
"Collaboration: Working in pairs/groups to discuss goals and advice"
],
"core_values": [
"Growth Mindset",
"Innovation",
"Collaboration"
]
}
}