{ "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" ] } }