Kidlink's "Where Do I Live?": Curriculum links for English

Grade Level	Subject	Jordan's Curriculum plan	Who-Am-I?	Life-skills
Grade 3	Unit 1: Letters, words and numbers	To introduce basic language skills in terms of letters, words and numbers. Say and write the alphabet Say and read number words1-12 Use simple words to introduce themselves	Lesson 1, activity 1 Lesson 2, activity 4 Lesson 4, question 1 activity 1	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 2: How are you?	To enable students to use simple structures and phrases to describe themselves and the world around them. Name colors, clothes and musical instruments Give and respond to basic instructions Make and respond to suggestions	Lesson 1, question 1 question 2 activity 1 Lesson 2, question 2 question 4 question 6 question 10 activity 4 Lesson 4, question 1 activity 1 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 3: Families	To build basic social skills beginning with self awareness and leading to realizing their role within the family Talking to people personally and on the phone Talk about themselves as individuals and describe their families Use socially acceptable fragments to greet and interact with people	Lesson 1, question 10 Lesson 4, activity 2	Decision making / problem solving Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress
	Unit 4: Friends	To develop students social skills in order to build new relationships with friends and classmates. Describe and introduce friends (age, appearances) Talk about friends	Lesson 1, question 2 Lesson 2, activity 4 Lesson 3 question 9 Lesson 4, question 2 activity 6	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 5: Practice 1	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 1-4. Identify people and name animals Read and listen to a descriptive text	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 6: Homes	To help students interact successfully at home through providing them with the correct language structures. Name and describe rooms Ask and answer questions about where things are	Lesson 1, question 6 question 7 question 22 Lesson 3 question 9 Lesson 4, activity 2	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress
	Unit 7: School	To provide students with the proper language skills to interact successfully at school according to purpose and situation. Talk about school (likes, dislikes) Say the days of the week Use number words (thirteen-twenty)	Lesson 1, question 1 Lesson 2, activity 4 Lesson 3 Lesson 4, question 3	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 8: Shopping	To enable students to use proper and acceptable language structures related to shopping. Talk about the shop and what people buy Name food and describe the position of things at the shop	Lesson 2, question 16 activity 3 activity 4 activity 5 activity 9 Lesson 4, activity 2	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 9: Colors and clothes	To encourage students to talk about colors and clothes people are wearing. Say where clothes are Ask and answer questions about favorite colors	Lesson 4, question 8 activity 2 activity 9	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Decision making / problem solving Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress
	Unit 10: Practice 2	To apply the concepts and skills taught in units 6-9 Give instructions and say where things are in a house Ask and answer questions about food Play a shopping game	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 12: Favorite Places	To provide students with the proper language tools to describe favorite places outside their school/home environment. Describe favorite places Talk about animals (plurals, prepositions)	Lesson 1, question 11 question 23 Lesson 2, question 12 question 14 activity 5 activity 6 activity 7 activity 9 Lesson 3 question 9	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Internet skills
	Unit 13: Play Time	To enable students to talk about activities and hobbies using the correct language structures. Ask and answer questions about activities Games and songs related to activities	Lesson 1, question 2 Lesson 2, question 14 question 15 activity 4 activity 9 activity 12 Lesson 4 question 14	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 14: The Weather	To build students' awareness about the changes in the atmosphere and environment around them. Describe different kinds of weather and suitable activities for each one. *Express feelings about weather (likes and dislikes)	Lesson 1, question 1 question 5 question 9 question 11 question 15 question 16 activity 2 activity 6 Lesson 3 question 14 activity 6	Interpersonal communication Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 15: Practice 3	To apply and reinforce the concepts taught in units 11-14 Talk about presents for and from others Describe favorite places Match number words and numbers 10-100 Ask and answer activity questions	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 16: I'm the youngest	To enable students to talk about their age and make logical comparisons about people, places, animals and objects. Talk about age (compare members of family) Make comparative and superlative statements	Lesson 2, question 12 activity 5 activity 9 Lesson 3 question 16 activity 2 Lesson 4, question 3 question 10 activity 2	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 17: The Visit	To develop students' social skills . Initiate conversations and offer suggestions Use various greeting statements	Lesson 1, question 2 activity 7 Lesson 2, activity 1 activity 4 activity 5 activity 9 activity 11 Lesson 4, question 2 question 3 question 10	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
Grade 5	Unit 1 Penfriends	To practice greetings and introductions. Talk about travel and penfriends Interact with new children (different nationalities, countries and languages)	Lesson 1, question 1 activity 4 activity 7 Lesson 2 activity 1 activity 4-5 activity 9-11 Lesson 3 activity 2 activity 6-7 Lesson 4 activity 2 activity 4 activity 6 activity 9-10 activity 12	Interpersonal communication Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 2 Meet my family	To develop self awareness and personal identity. Describe families and talk about different family members including relatives Study a family tree and family pets	Lesson 1, question 2 question 8-9 question 19 question 23 Lesson 2 question 14 activity 3 activity 8 Lesson 3 question 1 question 4-5 question 9-14 question 16 activity 1-4 activity 6-7 Lesson 4 question 7 activity 2-3 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 3 Travels in Canada	To talk about travel and forms of transport. Talk about present and past traveling activities Describe photographs of countries and various transportation methods	Lesson 1, question 17 activity 4 Lesson 2 question 13	Decision making / problem solving Self-esteem. Self-awareness
	Unit 4 Practice and review 1	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 1-3. Naming countries and languages Talk about families and pets	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 5 Home sweet home	To describe different homes, places and rooms. Talk about different types of homes for people and animals Talk about building plans and materials	Lesson 1, question 6-8 question 16 question 22 Lesson 3 question 9 Lesson 4, activity 2	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress
	Unit 6 I'm going to watch!	To talk about future plans and intentions. Read and write about festivals and special events around the world Issue and accept invitations for special celebrations	Lesson 2 question 17 activity 4 activity 9 Lesson 3 activity 6 Lesson 4, activity 4 activity 11	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 7 Having fun	To introduce materials and inventions. Recognize what things are made of To express likes and dislikes	Lesson 1 question 16 question 20-21 question 23 activity 3-4 Lesson 3 question 2 question 5 question 8 activity 1	Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress
	Unit 8 Practice and review 2	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 5-7. Describe people's homes and neighborhoods Talk and write about festivals	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 9 All about school	To learn to give and request directions at school. Talk about school rooms, subjects and activities Talk about different kinds of schools	Lesson 1, activity 5 Lesson 2 question 15 activity 5 Lesson 3	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 11 Where's my jacket?	To describe schools, school subjects and personal possessions. Talk about schools Learn about different kinds of schools (a school for the blind)	Lesson 1, question 1 Lesson 3	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 12 Practice and review 3	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 9-11. Read letters and texts Identify and describe people, places and activities	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 13 Are you fit?	To manage timetables and programmes. Talk about health and fitness (healthy food) Talk about sporting activities and timetables	Lesson 2 activity 12 Lesson 3 question 3 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 14 New experiences	To describe and compare personal experiences. Describe animals (appearance and behavior) Read and write letters describing new experiences	Lesson 2 activity 4 Lesson 3 question 16 activity 1 activity 6 Lesson 4 activity 2	Interpersonal communication Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 16 Practice and review 4	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 13-15. Read and reply to a letter Give advice	Select from questions and activities above
Grade 6	Unit 1 Meet the family!	To introduce the family and describe the family residence. Talk about where people live Talk about individuals' favorite activities	Lesson 1, question 7 Lesson 2 question 5 question 10 activity 3 Lesson 3 question 9 Lesson 4 activity 2-3	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Internet skills
	Unit 2 All about shopping	To practice shopping conversation. Ask and answer questions about materials and containers Discuss family shopping and shopping lists	Lesson 1, question 12 Lesson 2 question 16-17 activity 4	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 3 How old will you be?	To manage calendars and schedules. Talk about dates, birthdays and parties Talk about future plans and organizing schedules	Lesson 1, activity 5 Lesson 2 activity 4 activity 11-12 Lesson 3 question 5 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 4 Practice and review 1	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 1-3 Describe individuals in a family Handle shopping and shopping lists Manage dates and plan parties.	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 5 All about animals	To identify and classify different groups of animals. Differentiate between wild animals,farm animals and pets Discuss the climate and animals of the Arctic	Lesson 1, question 21 Lesson 2 question 12 activity 5 Lesson 3 question 10 question 16 activity 6	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 7 All about television	To discuss different types of TV programmes. Talk about the family's viewing habits Discuss different programmes for children and adults	Lesson 3 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 8 Practice and review 2	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 5-7. Study different types of animals Manage telephone conversations Discuss TV programmes	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 9 School and community	To discuss different community projects and students' role in community service. Discuss some of the major problems facing the local environment (litter, rubbish) Involve students in projects related to cleaning and improving their local environment	Lesson 1, question 11 Lesson 2 activity 4	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 11 Planning a vacation	To discuss holiday destinations and activities. Interview classmates about holiday activities and destinations Talk about holidays in Jordan	Lesson 1, activity 4-6 Lesson 2 activity 5	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Internet skills
	Unit 12 Practice and review 3	To apply the skills and concepts taught in units 9-11. Promote different community projects Realize the importance of the five senses Plan a vacation	Select from questions and activities above
	Unit 13 Accidents can happen!	To discuss different kinds of accidents at home and on the road. Interview classmates about potential accidents at home and on the road Give warnings and advice	Lesson 2 question 11	Decision making / problem solving
	Unit 14 We're in Petra	To link students to their cultural and historical roots. Talk about a holiday in the ancient city (Petra) Practice contradicting and correcting sentences	Lesson 1, question 1-6 question 8-11 question 14-19 question 21 activity 3-4 activity 7 Lesson 2 activity 7 Lesson 4 question 4 activity 1 activity 4	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 15 Diaries	To encourage students to express their feelings freely using diaries. Ask questions about diaries Use diaries to record personal feelings and daily events	Lesson 3 activity 1-2	Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Internet skills
Grade 7	Module 1 My family and I 1: World friends 2: Sports and activities	Discuss family, international friends and favorite activities. Ask and answer questions about age and nationality Talk about favorites and preferences Describe possessions and focus on sporting heroes	Lesson 1, question 2 question 19 Lesson 2 question 4-5 question 14 activity 3 Lesson 4 activity 2 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
	Module 2 School days 3: My routine 4: School life	Discuss school, safety rules and daily routines. Talk about schools and students daily routines Reinforce safety rules and give advice Reinforce students' role to improve their school	Lesson 3 question 5 activity 1-2 activity 6	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Empathy Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Module 3 Free time and festivals 5: Camping 6: Celebrations and food	Discuss free time activities (camping and festivals) Organize a camping trip and prepare camping equipments Talk about festivals and ordering food	Lesson 2 question 10 activity 4	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Managing stress Internet skills
	Module 4 Journey to the past 7: Explorers and inventors 8: How people lived	Enable students to talk about life in the past. Tell stories about famous people Discuss inventions and discoveries Discuss daily life in ancient Jerash and Medieval Spain	Lesson 1, question 4 question 18-19 Lesson 2 activity 7	Interpersonal communication Advocacy Self-esteem. Self-awareness
	Module 5 World of work 9: The work we do 10: Work and personality	Encourage students to focus on personality and ambition for making future career plans. Describe jobs and focus on rules related to different jobs Emphasize significant personality qualities needed for different jobs	Lesson 2 activity 11	Interpersonal communication Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Negotiation/refusal Empathy
	Module 6 The future 11: Your future 12: Looking into the future	Allow students to use their imagination to picture life in the future. Make future predictions (weather, environment) Give opinion about the future of the world Talk about future problems, discuss and choose best ideas	Lesson 2 activity 11 Lesson 3 question 5 question 12 activity 7 Lesson 4 question 9-15	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills