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Este documento está elaborado con base en el Programa de Estudio de Inglés de Tercer Ciclo de la Educación General Básica
y Educación Diversificada vigente del Ministerio de Educación Pública. El cual contiene la tabla de especificaciones para el nivel
de sétimo.
Orientaciones sobre la prueba:
1. Generalidades.
La prueba consta de 55 ítems los cuales corresponden únicamente a la competencia lingüística de comprensión escrita
(lectura/reading) para el nivel de sétimo. Los ítems incluyen las 6 unidades y sus respectivos escenarios. Los escenarios son
situaciones reales que proveen autenticidad a las diferentes tareas, actividades y textos a los cuales los postulantes están
expuestos.

2. Elementos de la Tabla de Especificaciones (distribution of items based on assessment strategies and learnings).
La tabla incluye la siguiente información:

✓ Unit, level, scenario (Unidad, nivel y escenario): Al inicio se presenta la unidad, el nivel de sétimo, octavo, noveno (7°,
8°, 9°) y el escenario al cual corresponde la tabla.
✓ Assessment strategy (Estrategia de evaluación): En esta columna se mencionan los resultados de aprendizaje que
se van a evaluar en cada una de las unidades y escenarios. En este caso solo se evaluará la competencia de comprensión
escrita, específicamente lectura (Reading).
✓ Learnings (Saberes), learn to know (Aprender a saber) Grammar / Vocabulary, learn to do (Aprender a hacer)
Functions y learn to be and live in a community (Aprender a ser y vivir en comunidad) Idioms; los cuales son
desarrollados por el programa en cada unidad y escenario respectivamente.
✓ Number of items (Número de ítems): es la cantidad de ítems que se evaluará en la prueba correspondiente, los cuales
corresponde a cada estrategia de evaluación (assessment strategy).

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Todos los puntos antes mencionados están alineados al Programa de Estudio de Inglés de III Ciclo de la Educación General
Básica y Educación Diversificada vigente.

A continuación, se visualiza la tabla con los escenarios en el de nivel de sétimo y la cantidad de ítems por unidad:

7th Grade (A1) No. Ítems

Unit 1 Scenario: Here I Am! 8

Unit 2 Scenario: Enjoying Life 8

Unit 3 Scenario: Getting Back to Nature 12

Unit 4 Scenario: Checking Things off a Shopping List 9

Unit 5 Scenario: Let’s Celebrate Costa Rican Culture! 9

Unit 6 Scenario: Getting from Here to There 9

Total 55

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 Level: 7th Unit 1 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: Here I am!
1. Hello, Hi there, Hey, Bye,
2. Building Community,
3. Let´s Get Personal,
4. Meet My Family
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.1. identifies Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

brief, simple Wh questions: Respecting
instructions if Greetings and
encountered in What’s your name? My name is ……. saying goodbye. opinions,
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similar form. How old are you? I am ... Where do you live? I live linguistic skills,

in ……. and abilities of

Demonstrative pronouns: classmates.

R.3. Giving personal
This is …, That is ..., These are …
recognizes information about
Possessive ’s: Using positive
some me and my family
expressions members. communication
My mother’s name is ....
and the main skills.
Verb to be + adjective: Discourse
information
markers: Sociocultural:
about text I am handsome. 4
(heard or read) Showing interest
She is intelligent. and, but, because
with in each peer ś and
instructional They are selfish.
family ́s lives and
support. Intensifiers:
feelings.
very, really, super.

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 Respecting human
Vocabulary: rights principles and
inclusiveness.
Hello, Hi there, Hey- Bye:
Using formal and
Hi, hi there, Hey, informal language
Hello, good morning /afternoon / evening. when addressing
people of different
Building Community ages and contexts
Could you repeat, please?
May I go to the restroom? May I borrow your
Social language
pencil?
samples:
How do you say___ in English?
Hey, howdy, so far,
How do you say ____?
so good, hey
Raise your hand.
buddy, hey guys,
Let ś Get Personal: hey dude.
Age, status, phone number, country, nationality,
occupation, residence, handsome, Idioms:
pretty, intelligent, numbers, dates, the alphabet/ I
Feeling Ok,
am... happy, sad, angry, excited, unhappy,
frustrated, annoyed, threatened, furious, bored, I´m cool,

satisfied, shocked, scared, shy, disappointed. What´s new?

Meet my Family:

Family members such as mother, father, siblings,

cousin, father–in- law,

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Proverbs/quotes:
A friend in need is a
friend indeed.

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 Level: 7th Unit 2 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: Enjoying Life
1. My Daily Routine,
2. Eating Habits,
3. Hanging out,
4. Things I Like to Do
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.2. Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

recognizes the Adverbs of frequency: Identifying daily Living safely by
main
Always, sometimes never routines. practicing healthy
information on
posters, Wh questions: routines. 4
brochures, What’s your daily routine? Present tense: Telling likes and
signs, and
Subject + verb + complement dislikes about Being disciplined
invitations.
I watch TV in the afternoon. eating habits, with eating times.
R.3.
routines, and food.
distinguishes
brief, simple Vocabulary: Loving
instructions My Daily Routine myself by
Discourse
and some
My everyday life: Have breakfast/ lunch/ dinner/ markers: and, but, taking care
expressions if
snack/ brunch, coffee time/coffee break, take a because of my body. 4
encountered
previously in bath/shower, brush my teeth, get up, wake up, go Describing things, I
the same or Use assertive
to high school, finish high school, study, watch TV, like to do.
similar form. communication skills
listen to music, read, go out, take a nap.

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 Describing ways of when interacting
Eating habits hanging out. with others.

Healthy Food: fruit, vegetables, meats, typical food Sociocultural:

Junk Food: fast food Ways of
Eating schedule entertainment
Drinking water according to or
based on contexts,
Hanging out: eating habits and
To spend time, to send text messages, to talk by table manners.
cell phone, to play board games, to play cards, to
go to the mall, to go to the pool, to have a sleep Social language
over, to watch a DVD (movie), to go to the cinema. samples:
I love (as in “I love
Things I like to do: coffee”, “I love going
I love reading. to the movies”.)
I’m interested in computers.
I’m fond of traveling. Idioms:
Numbers (1-59) With bells on, Chill
out, Hang out.

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 Level: 7th Unit 3 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: Getting back to nature
1. Natural Wonders in My Backyard,
2. Marvels in Costa Rica,
3. A World of Wonders,
4. Where can I go next?
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.2 identifies Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

key words There is/are: Being aware and
related to Identifying natural 4
In my patio/yard there is a ………… elements in my committed to
nature in texts
In Costa Rica there are ………… national parks. community. protecting the
R.3 recognizes
In Costa Rica there is a biological reserve. Giving information environment.
main ideas in
about marvels in 4
texts. Appreciating natural
CR natural beauty. wonders.
R.4 recognizes Wh questions:
Telling about
specific details What are some natural things in your natural world Sociocultural:
in texts home/country? wonders.
accompanied Promoting the
by illustrations. What examples of natural beauty are there in ...? Describing where I enjoyment of natural
Vocabulary: can go to enjoy
wonders for all.
Natural Wonders in My Backyard: natural beauties. 4

nature, living, non-living things, trees, plants, rivers, Discourse

Social language
markers:
lakes, mountains, flowers, bugs, rocks, flora, fauna,
samples:
Connecting words:
hot springs, volcanoes, etc.
Idioms:
Marvels in Costa Rica: and, but, because.

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Costa Rica Natural Marvels, Getting back to
National Parks, Biological, Reserves caves, nature
A breath of fresh air
beaches volcanoes, lake, rivers, mountains,
cloud/rain/dry forest. In deep water

World Natural Wonders:

Mount Everest, Harbor-Rio de Janeiro, Great Barrier Proverbs/quotes:
Reef, Victoria Let’s save our
Falls, Paricutin Volcano, Grand Canyon, Aurora planet. Stop and
Borealis.
smell the roses.
Where can I go next?
When it rains, it
Traveling, I can go to ___ because, Zoo, animals, pours.
ocean, beach, river, fishing, soccer field, playing,
mountain, hiking, rainforest, zip-lining.

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 Level: 7th Unit 4 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: Checking things off a shopping list
1. My Family´s Grocery List,
2. Going Shopping,
3. Does This Fit Me?
4. How Much Does It Cost?
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.2 identifies Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

vocabulary Simple present: Listing products Being flexible and
related to the
I need to buy ……. needed at home. open to changes.
topic and uses
it to Do you have any …………?
understand Identifying Making informed 4
Wh questions and other:
very simple products at a
Where can I buy the vegetables? decisions
sentences if grocery and
there are Modals: clothing stores.
pictures. Communicating
Can you do a price check for me?
Describing
R.4 Countable and uncountable nouns: with the person
products needed
distinguishes respectfully.
She has eight oranges in her fridge. How much
information on
posters, money do you have?
Buying groceries/
adverts, Past tense: After the meal, we went to a club. It Sociocultural:
clothing wisely.
catalogues and 5
was very expensive. Asking for bargains
everyday signs to save money.
and short Where did you buy this watch?
texts.

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Vocabulary: Discourse Social Language
My Family ś Grocery List:
markers: Samples:
Fruit, meat, fish, milk, oil, rice, beans, dog food,
and, but, Running errands
vegetables.
because Shop around
Shoplifting
Going Shopping:
Grocery store sectors: bakery, pet supplies, fresh
Idioms:
food, frozen food, canned goods, cosmetics,
A penny saved is a
household goods, cashier, express lane.
penny earned.
Saving for a rainy
Does This Fit Me? day.
Clothes: shirt, blouse, pants, skirt, dress, shorts,
sweater, overall, uniform, jacket, blazer, suit, Proverbs/quotes:
tuxedo, evening gown, pajamas, ring, earrings, Every shop has its
necklace, chain, pin, watch, tie, belt. trick.

Sizes: extra small, small, medium, large, and Italian proverb.

extra-large.
Colors: blue, green
orange, red, pink, purple, brown, black, white.
Materials: leather, silk, cotton.
Adjectives: good, bad, expensive, cheap, big,
small, beautiful, reasonable.

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How Much Does It Cost?
I'm sorry, I don't have any small change.
Do you have a change for this?
May I have the receipt, please?',
Can I pay by credit card / in cash?
Is this on sale?"
Budget: income, debts, utility bill (electricity,
phone, cable,), savings.

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 Level: 7th Unit 5 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: ¡Let’s celebrate Costa Rican Culture!
1. How my family and I celebrate “Tico” culture
2. How my community celebrates “Tico” culture
3. How other Costa Rican communities celebrate “Tico” culture
4. How Costa Ricans celebrate national “Tico” culture
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.2 recognizes Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

vocabulary and Preposition of time: Listing family Strengthen the value
important
Costa Rica celebrates Mother’s Day on ………… gatherings. of belonging to my
information on
basic At Christmas time, I … family /community.
promotional Asking and giving 4
materials. (e.g. Past time of to be:
information about Showing respect for
date, place Last Christmas I was at my grandma’s house.
and activities, family gatherings. my family
Wh questions:
on poster). celebrations.
When do you celebrate ………?
R.3 Telling about
What do you do on?
discriminates community Respecting my own
straightforward Mother’s Day? What do you celebrate in your
celebrations. emotional
information, community?
words, and expressions and
expressions on Describing national sense of belonging. 5
Costa Rican Vocabulary:
holidays and
culture. Family gatherings: celebrations in
Sociocultural:
birthday parties, anniversary, parties, weddings, Costa Rica.
Respecting other
baby showers, graduation, family reunions. families/ Costa

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Community celebrations: Discourse Rican communities’
markers: celebrations.
Community Day,
Connecting words:
Community traditions Reinforcing Costa
and, but, because.
Patron Saint Day, Rica’s identity by
Costa Rican communities: collaborating and

“Guanacastequedidad” Week, Virgen del Mar Day, /on participating

“Diablitos” celebration in the

celebrations.

Costa Rican National Holidays:

Social language
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Holy Week,
Labor Day, Guanacaste Annexation Day, samples:
The Day of the Virgin of Los Angeles, Mother’s Day, A day off
Independence Day, Culture Day.
Idioms:
It’s the thought that
counts.
Eat, drink, and be
merry.
Trim the tree.

Proverbs/quotes:
Before you judge
someone, walk a
mile in his shoes.

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 Level: 7th Unit 6 Scenario: Band: A1
Themes: Getting from here to there
1. Knowing where I want to go
2. Knowing where It is
3. Knowing how to get there
4. Knowing what I need and when
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.3 recognizes Grammar and sentence frames: Functions Psycho-social:

familiar names Future: going to: Identifying places Being flexible and
of places,
We are going to Manuel Antonio National Park. Are and buildings. open to changes
goods and
you going to visit Poás Volcano? 4
services in when traveling.
short and Wh questions: Locating places
simple texts. Where is the post office? and buildings.
Analyzing and
R.4 recognizes Are we on the right road? making decisions.
main ideas of How far is it? Discourse
text when
Prepositions of place: markers:
accompanied Communicating
by illustrations. In / on / next to / near / between / in front of / Connecting words:
clearly, concisely,
opposite to / behind. and, but, because. and responsibly,
Prepositions of time: 5
Giving directions. with respect for the
In / on / at.
person addressed.
Determiners: Describing ways to
Enjoying traveling.
There is / There are … move around.
Imperatives:

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Go down, Go straight, Follow the signs, Turn left Understanding and Sociocultural:
Present tense: using travel fares Respecting,
and hotel
(S + V + C) appreciating and
registrations.
I go to the beach. being aware of his
/her community,
Vocabulary: region, country, and
Knowing where I want to go: world travelling
High School, church, bank, park, restaurant, opportunities.
cafeteria hospital, supermarket, grocery store, mall, Social language
samples:
movie theater, cinema, soccer field, river, beach,
Straight to the point
lake, National Park, volcano
Clueless
Directionally
Knowing where it is:
challenged
There is / There are in, on, next to, near, between,
in front of, opposite of, behind,
Idioms:
Itchy feet
Knowing how to get there:
Hit the road
Where is the post office?
Are we on the right road?
How can I get to __?
It’s on main street ...,
It is not far,

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It is quite far,
Go straight...
Follow the signs.
Turn left,
go straight
by car/ walking/ bike/ bus/ train/ airplane/
motorcycle/ boat, carpooling

Knowing what I need and when:

Travel expenses, schedules, transfer,
transportation fare, price, cash, ticket, toll,
reservation, form
Numbers from 1 to 5 thousand
Days of the week, Months of the year, Time
Total 55

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Todos los puntos antes mencionados están alineados al Programa de Estudio de Inglés de III Ciclo de la Educación General
Básica y Educación Diversificada vigente.

A continuación, se visualiza la tabla con los escenarios en el nivel de octavo y la cantidad de ítems por unidad:

8th Grade (A2) No. Ítems

Unit 1 Scenario: My High School… Our Place 9

Unit 2 Scenario: Let the Good Times Roll 9

Unit 3 Scenario: Something to Celebrate! 9

Unit 4 Scenario: Going Shopping! 9

Unit 5 Scenario: Unforgettable Events 9

Unit 6 Scenario: Amazing Costa Rica 10

Total 55

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 Level: 8th Unit 1 Scenario: Band:
Themes: My High School… Our Place. A2
1. High School Bring it on!
2. A Day in the Life of My High School.
3. What is Your Next Class?
4. High School Through the Eyes of my Friends.
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community
R.1 discriminates Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:
important Subject pronouns: Naming Discovering my
information in I study every day. They attend classes on school strengths and areas
simple texts. Saturday. activities. for improvement.

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Simple present: I start classes at 7:00 a.m. Exchanging Making right
I don’t have classes on Friday afternoon. information about decisions about
my high school school
Simple present: questions: schedule. responsibilities and
Do you like math? rights.
R.2 extracts the Does she like English? Describing a high
gist of short school day.
Sociocultural:
articles and ads in Future Tense: Respecting his/her
Reporting
age-appropriate We are going to make pizza this evening. school, classmates, 5
information about
magazines (print and teachers.
my classmates ́ Willingness to
and/or electronic). Information questions:
school activities.
What classes do you have in the morning?

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When do you have English classes? Discourse cooperate in
markers: First, teamwork.
Possessive adjectives: we have a
My favorite subject is English. science lesson. Social language
Then, we go to a samples:
His favorite teacher is Juan.
Cut class: to not
language lab.
attend classes.
Possessives ´s / s´: Daniel´s favorite subject is After that, we take
English. - Ana´s favorite teacher is Luis. Pull an all-
a math test.
nighter: to stay
Present Continuous: What are you doing now? Finally, our class
up very late
I´m studying for the math exam. ends at 4:00.
studying. Pop
quiz: an
Frequency Adverbs: How often do you read? I announced quiz
usually read at night. (very common in
the US).
Prepositions of time: I study in the morning, Straight A’s: perfect
afternoon, evening. I attend science classes on grades.
Monday.

Idioms:
Vocabulary: To be a copycat.
High school. Bring it on! Learn something
Hall, playground, gym, sports field, corridor, lab, by heart.
teacher’s lounge, school, school uniforms. Teacher's pet.

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A day in the life of my high school. Proverbs/quotes:
Tell me and I’ll
Teachers, teaching staff, parents, classmates,
forget. Show me
librarian, principal, janitor, security guard, games and I may not
equipment, food, audiovisual equipment, remember. Involve
blackboard, whiteboard, computers me, and I’ll
understand.
Unknown author
What is your next class?
First, second, last, my first class, What’s your
schedule? What classes do you have? When do
you have lunch? It starts at… What time does it
end? What’s your favorite class? recess/break
time.

High School Through my Friend ́s Eyes:

Return to school, visits and exchanges, Parents’
Day, sports/dance competitions, English day,
matches, festivals, fairs, parades, lessons, games,
playtime, school clubs and open house.

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 Level: 8th Unit 2 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Let the Good Times Roll! A2
1. Fun times: Inside and Out
2. What´s your favorite ____?
3. Ready to Play: Tell Me the Rules
4. Up Close and Personal
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R.1 discriminates Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

some key Verb + ing / infinitive: like / want / would like: Expressing likes Showing interest in
terminology from I (don’t) like going swimming. and dislikes each person’s life.
4
subject areas I (don’t) want to play soccer. regarding Respecting
(e.g., labels on entertainment and everyone’s
opinions.
sports equipment). Yes/no questions: sports.
Communicating
R. 2 recognizes Do you like playing soccer? Does she like clearly about
the main idea and dancing? Describing oneself.
two or three different sports, Being aware of
one’s strengths and
specific details. Information questions: their rules, indoor
weaknesses
What does she like to do on Saturday? When do and outdoor regarding sports
and activities. 5
you play soccer? activities.
What video game would you like to play today?
Gerunds: Describing sports
Dancing is a great way to keep in shape. unforgettable
Can: experiences.

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Can you play soccer? Yes, I can. Discourse Sociocultural:
Can she swim? markers: Identifying
Can/could: There are certain people ́s behavior
Can you play soccer with me on the weekend? rules in soccer. in different sports
First, you cannot contexts.
Vocabulary: use your hands. Recognizing
Fun times: Inside and out. Then, you have to importance of
Running, walking, cycling, skate- boarding, kick the ball with sports to have a
your feet.
karate, gymnastics, boxing, workout, baseball, sense of
soccer, basketball, volleyball After that, the belonging within a
player tries to
group.
pass the ball to
What ́s your favorite _____? another player.
exercise, game, sport, equipment, sailing, Social language
Finally, the
kayaking, white water rafting, swimming, winning team is samples:
snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, fishing, hit, throw, the one that one Shoot some
scores a goal.
catch, pass, serve, shoot, hop, jump push, hoops.
(play basketball)
Ready to play: Tell me the rules. Hang out (to join
Rules to play sports and videogames. somebody to
spend time
Up close and personal: together).
Participating at national games and competitions Idioms:
Winning a competition.
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Winning a game At this stage in the
Participating at a championship game.
Winning a medal Ball is in your
court.

Proverbs/quotes:
True enjoyment
comes from
activity of the
mind and exercise
of the body, the
two are united.
Alexander Von
Humboldt.

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 Level: 8th Unit 3 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Something to Celebrate! A2
1. Let’s Celebrate: Holidays with My Family
2. Let’s Celebrate: Latin American Holidays and
Festivals
3. Let’s Celebrate: Holidays and Festivals around
the World
4. A Holiday to Remember: One of my favorites
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R. 1 discriminates Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

a set of clear-cut Simple present information / yes-no questions: Describing Valuing own local
instructions (e.g.
People gather to celebrate. different ways of cultural identities.
what to do if you
attend a festival or Do you like Easter week? celebrating 4
celebration), holidays in my Sociocultural:
especially if there Respecting cultural
Simple past (was, were): family.
are pictures differences.
Who was at the festival?
R. 2 distinguishes
Were you at the festival? Describing what
chronological Respecting
order within people do to
festivals, holidays
special sentence Simple past yes- no and Information questions: celebrate different
structures and traditions of my 5
What did you do on your last holiday? holidays in Latin
country and others.
America.

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Past continuous yes/no and information questions: Describing the Social language
What were they doing in the festival? People were most important samples:

drinking and having fun. celebrations and “Let’s party tonight!”

festivals all “Enjoy the

holidays!” Get
Zero conditional: If you go to a parade, bring around the world. together.
comfortable shoes.
Describing my Idioms:
Vocabulary: favorite holiday Carnival
Holidays and Celebrations with my family: celebration or atmosphere.
Bullfights, live music, folk dancing, carnival with festival. Social butterfly.
rides, games, parade, concerts, fireworks, ox-cart
Discourse Proverbs/quotes:
parade and procession, hand carved masks,
markers:
traditional costumes rodeo, street fairs, traditional The more you
Linkers: praise and
food, beauty contest, live music, and sporting celebrate your life,
sequential past
events. the more there is
time.
life to celebrate.
Let ́s celebrate: Latin American holidays: Party, Yesterday we Oprah Winfrey.
flatbed trucks, bands, parade of floats, the celebrated
crowning of Miss Carnaval, African-inspired Independence
Day.
dances, music, dance, costumes, masks, fireworks,
concerts, religious ceremonies, barbecues, First, we attended
a school
traditional dances, and bonfires. ceremony and

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Let ́s celebrate holidays around the world: sang the national
anthem.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil parade, samba,
costumes, dance decorations, Chinese New Year, Then, we went to
see the parades.
China, play, costumes, fireworks.
After that, we
Yi Peng Lantern went back home.
Festival, Thailand. Finally, we went
to bed.
The Carnival of Venice, Italy.
Venetian masks, carnival, theaters troupes. La
Tomatina, Throw tomatoes, Christmas, New Year,
Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween.

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 Level: 8th Unit 4 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Going Shopping! A2
1. Welcome to My Town
2. Getting what I need at the right place
3. Where is it?
4. How can I get there?
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R. 1 discriminates Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

short instructional Comparative and superlative: Identifying Demonstrating
illustrated through The outlet is cheaper than the shopping mall. different retail interest to take part
step-by-step shops and in simple social
4
visuals (e.g., Article a/an/the: services in my interactions when
following simple There is a bank in front of the bank. town. asked.
map directions). Modals should/shouldn’t:
You shouldn’t shop at that store because it is very Describing goods Valuing making
R. 2 discriminates expensive. and services you well thought out,
directions for can get in effective decisions
Modal have to: When you go shopping you have to
getting to a place, different places. (ex: where to go in
look for the best price.
using everyday town for a certain
Exchanging item, using a map 5
reference
Imperatives +/-:
materials (e.g., information for to get to a
Don’t forget to ask for a receipt.
advertising shopping wisely. destination).
material, city maps

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and GPS Prepositions: Giving directions Sociocultural:
gadgets). Turn to the right and then turn to the left. to get to retail Showing
shops and
understanding of
services in town.
There is-are/ is-are there: and supporting
Discourse
There is a supermarket next to the bank. markers: local goods and
There are two stores in front of the church. Rules to go services and other

shopping. First, towns.

How much /how many:
you have to go to
How many cookies do you need?
the mall. Then, Social language

have some food. samples:

Demonstrative those/these/that/this How much are
After that, buy a Shopping mall.
these/those shoes?
pair of tennis I’m just looking.
shoes. Finally,
Determiners (any/some): Yes, I have some.
return home. Idioms:
I don’t have any.
Burn a hole in my
pocket.
Count/uncountable noun:
Window shopping.
Is there any milk? How much rice do you need?

Proverbs/quotes:
You are not what
you have.

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Vocabulary:
Welcome to my town:
Appliance store, bakery, bank, bus station, clinic,
clothing store, coffee shop, convenience store,
drugstore, flower shop, etc.

Getting what I need at the right place

Goods: Goods are things that you can keep, eat, or
use. Food, clothing, toys, furniture, toothpaste,
game, book, flower, paint, toys, tools, books, pets,
plants, household goods.
Service: A service is something that someone
does for you.
Fix cars, get a checkup, get haircuts, mail delivery,
clean a messy house, transport people and goods,
cut grass and plants flowers, trees, paint buildings,
help children learn, keeps neighborhoods safe.

Where is it?
Right over there, nearby, around the corner, down
the street, next to, about five minutes from here,
turn left / right, go across, go down, go through, go
out of, in front of, opposite, on the corner.

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How can I get there?
Go straight on, when you come to the crossroads.,
go across the roundabout, Take the first turn / road
/ Street on your left / right, Go on for about (10
minutes / 200 meters).

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 Level: 8th Unit 5 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Unforgettable Events A2
1. A Day I’ll Never Forget: in my Personal Life
2. An Event I’ll Never Forget: with my Family
3. An Event I’ll Never Forget: in Costa Rica
4. An Event I’ll Never Forget: in the World
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R. 1 extract Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

main ideas from Contractions/future tense (will) with past continuous Identifying a Demonstrating
diagrams, with tense clause: personal, family, openness towards 4
accompanying A day I’ll never forget in my personal life was when national or others'
texts. I was … ing. worldwide event. experiences.
R. 2 recognizes
the main Describing a Sociocultural:
Phrasal verbs: The day I first asked my girlfriend
information and personal, family, Allowing others to
out was unforgettable.
a few details in national or express
When my family’s car broke down on the highway,
short articles worldwide event. themselves and to
we had a lot of fun waiting for help.
and reports. decode their 5
Asking and giving emotions.
Adverbial phrases: My trip that night was really
information about
memorable. My family was very happy to spend
a personal, family, Showing
time together when I was young.
national or interest in
worldwide event. each person’s
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Vocabulary: Sharing life and
Personal life: information about feelings.
Birthday, wedding, my first kiss/boyfriend/ girlfriend, a personal, family,
my best cell phone, my unforgettable Christmas national or Respecting human
present worldwide event. rights principles
Discourse and inclusiveness.
Events with my Family: markers:

New Year`s Eve/Day, Family meeting/reunion Linkers:

Social language
Easter vacation/Holy week, soccer game match. sequential past
samples:
time.
A day I’ll never
Events in Costa Rica: An event I cannot
forget.
A new road/ bridge / highway Arts Festival, forget is when the
Remember when.
national soccer
Festival of the Light, National teams, and athletes’ A blast
team came back
participation in worldwide competitions. We rocked it.
from the World
Cup in 2014.
Events in the World: Idioms:
FIFA World Cup, Move up in the
First, people from world.
Music Awards,
all over the Count your
Nobel prize country came to blessings.

Paseo Colon To tie the knot

winner/nominee, world's wonders, high tech
wearing red Look the other way.
invention unforgettable, memorable, impact,
shirts.

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influence, effect, bring to mind, take into account, Then, the main Proverbs/quotes:
event, occasion, incident, result. streets from the Two heads are
airport to the better than one.
Sabana were It’s never over till
closed. it’s over.
After that, people
were on each side
of the streets
waiting to see the
soccer players.

Finally, the
players
celebrated with
Costa Ricans for
many hours.

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 Level: 8th Unit 6 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Amazing Costa Rica! A2
1. Beautiful Costa Rica
2. Hiking, Biking and Walking Around Costa Rica
3. Traveling Necessities
4. Planning My Perfect Vacation
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a of items
Community

R. 1 distinguishes Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

the most important There is/are There are rivers, volcanoes, etc. Identifying tourist Appreciating Costa
information in
The beaches are beautiful. attractions in my Rica ś natural
short narratives 5
with some Present Perfect: country. treasures and
illustrations as attractions.
support. Suggesting
Yes/no and Information Questions.
1. R. 2 recognizes places and tourist
Have you been to Sarapiquí? Demonstrating
links and attractions in
Where have you been? I’ve been to… responsible actions
connections Costa Rica.
towards Costa
between events Future Time: Will / going to Rica ś natural
Asking and giving
related to What are you going to do on your next vacation? treasures and
information to 5
travelling in I am going to visit my relatives. attractions.
describe different
emails, web
tourist attractions
chats, postcards, Prepositional Phrases (time)
in Costa Rica.
or short letters. I´m going to visit my friends in Limon next week.

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First Conditional Sequencing a Sociocultural:
If I visit Guanacaste, I will go to the beach. short story Promoting the
enjoyment of tourist
expressed in attractions within an
Vocabulary: simple sequential inclusive vision.
Beautiful Costa Rica: events.
Respecting others’
waterfalls, sea, jungles, volcanoes, wildlife, cloud
opinions when
forests, beaches, volcanoes, the countryside, Discourse giving information
places of worship. markers:
about their own
Linkers:
tourist attractions.
Hiking, Biking and Walking Around Costa Rica: sequential past

Visiting national parks, seeing volcanoes, surfing, time.

Social
watching large crocodiles, getting a tan on If you want to
language
beautiful beaches, hiking, camping, bird watching, travel to Costa
samples:
rafting on rivers, canopy tours, hot springs, scuba Rica keep in
Ecotourism
diving, sportfishing, kayaking, golfing. mind the
following things:
Idioms:
Traveling necessities:
Tourist trap
What to wear, what to take, what to do. First, choose
Off the beaten path
Amphibian hikers, hiking or walking shoes, beach comfortable

sandals, flip-flops, T-shirts, long sleeved T-shirts shoes and

Proverbs/quotes:
(for sunburn protection, hiking, and fishing), pairs clothes. It is good to have
of shorts, swimsuits, sarong, long pants, pairs of an end to a
journey; but it is
underwear, pairs of socks, lightweight jacket, the journey that
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baseball cap, map, guidebook, money belt and Then, find some matters, in the end.
passport. maps and water. Unknown Author

After that, check

Planning my perfect vacation: all the
shoes, clothes, books, maps, documents, health, documents you
first aid kit need.
Finally, get ready
to chill out.

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 Todos los puntos antes mencionados están alineados al Programa de Estudio de Inglés de III Ciclo de la Educación General
Básica y Educación Diversificada vigente.

A continuación, se visualiza la tabla con los escenarios en el nivel de noveno y la cantidad de ítems por unidad:

9th Grade (A2) No. Items

Unit 1 Scenario: Time to Have Fun! 8

Unit 2 Scenario: Online & Connected 8

Unit 3 Scenario: Lights, Camera & Action 12

Unit 4 Scenario: In the Public Eye 8

Unit 5 Scenario: Unexpected Situations 9

Unit 6 Scenario: Open a Book, Open Your Mind 10

Total 55

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 Level: 9th Unit 1 Scenario: Band:
Time to Have Fun! A2/B1
Themes:
1. Let’s Workout,
2. Once Upon a Time I Enjoyed...
3. Try it!,
4. The Most Fun I've Ever had!
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 extract the Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

important Present Perfect + ever Describing Being aware of the
information in Have you ever tried rafting? experiences and importance of
4
simple, clearly events related to healthy leisure
drafted print Present Perfect continuous: exercise, sports, times for own body
materials. She has been listening to the same song since last and games. and mind.
R. 2 extract the night. Suggesting
people do
main points and Sociocultural:
something for fun.
supporting Modal Auxiliaries: Willingness to share
Describing past
details in Must, can´t: deduction Might, may, will, probably. experiences and fun times with others.
simple, clearly Should have, might have, must. storytelling.
Promoting healthy 4
drafted print
materials. Adverbs of Frequency: Discourse lifestyles for
Always, hardly ever, never, often, rarely, seldom, markers: everybody.
sometimes, Connecting words
expressing cause

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Expressions of frequency: and effect, Social language
Once in a while. contrast: samples:
Twice in a month. What’s on?
On the other hand, It came out last week.
Comparative and Superlative: we could go to the
Smarter/smartest movies and have Idioms:
Prettier/the prettiest some food. Look like a million
Most famous dollars.
However, this
Vocabulary: depends on the Proverbs/quotes:
Let’s workout: number of books All truly great
you’ve read. thoughts are
Pilates, spinning, athletics, do, go, play,
conceived while
tournaments, climbing, camping, skating, walking,
Markers to walking. Friedrich
hike, ride, fishing,
structure informal Nietzsche
swimming championships
spoken discourse:
Right.
Once upon a time, I enjoyed...
Really?
Past activities: was, were, began, broke, bought,
Oh, I know. Yes, I
caught, did, drank, drove, ate, fell, fought, got, went,
suppose so.
had, left, lost, met, paid, been, become, begun,
broken, brought, built, bought, caught, come, done,

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drunk, driven, eaten, felt, found, forgiven, frozen,
gotten, given, gone, had, heard, hidden, hit, kept.

Try it!
Collecting stamps/ coins, doing magic tricks, taking
pictures, chess, exploring, playing instruments,
darts, sailing, sunbathing, travelling, gardening.

The most fun I've ever had!

I had the best night ever last weekend!
(the best time / party you have ever had) I have
been enjoying my time at the party.

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 Level: 9th Unit 2 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Online & Connected A2/B1
1. Yesterday, Today and Future Media
2. Virtual Communities and Networks
3. New Media and Public Safety
4. The Magical World of Apps
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

discriminates Future Tense Predictions / statements of facts: Expressing Demonstrating self-
simple I will use new technologies to be more efficient in opinions about control and ethical
instructions with the future. different types of use of social
some visual I won't depend on technology to survive. media and the networks. 4
support (e.g., latest apps.
safe use of Arrangements: Using conscious, self-
social is going to Describing affirmative and
networks). I´m meeting experiences positive language
R. 2 are visiting. regarding virtual responsibility.
distinguishes communities and
between factual Scheduled events: departs / leave / arrive networks. Respecting the
and fictional intellectual propriety 4
text. Future Continuous Form: Suggesting safe production of others.
Will be/going to + present participle She will be uses of media,
virtual
arriving too late at the conference.

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Intensifiers: communities, and Sociocultural:
too, enough, extremely, especially, exceptionally, networks. Willingness to share
fantastically, fully, quiet, terribly, totally, among Discourse and work
others. markers: cooperatively in
Linkers: sequential teamwork.
past time (later).
Complex Question Tag
He finished the Responsibility for
isn't it? / aren't they? don´t you? / Can you? doesn't
email and then sharing personal
he?
went out for a information and
Will she? Won´t you?
while. others ́ information on
Later, he looked
Vocabulary: the Internet.
at it again, to see
Yesterday, Today and Future Media Educaplay,
if he had missed
Google Showing respect for
anything
Maps, Evernote, others when using
important.
Edmodo Kindle, social networks and
IBooks, Goodreads, apps.
After that, he
Skype, You Tube,
changed the text
WordPress Social language
a little.
samples:
Virtual communities and Networks Facebook, Keep someone
Finally, he posted.
Twitter,
checked it and Apps
LinkedIn,
sent it.
Instagram.
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New Media and Public Safety tabloid, yellow Connecting ASAP / BRB Cutting
journalism, print media, media bias sponsor, words expressing edge Leading edge.
mainstream, smartphone, tablets, iPad, Newspaper, cause and effect,
radio, advertisement, platforms, blog, website, contrast, etc: Idioms:
entries, blogosphere, broadcasting. You rock
We can use a Go the extra mile.
The Magical World of Apps PowerPoint
presentation.
Use, monthly visitors, compete rank, last updated, Proverbs/quotes:
number of downloads, opinions WhatsApp, Waze, On the other hand,
we can also watch The human spirit
Line, TripAdvisor, a new video from must prevail over
Photo Editors, YouTube.
technology. Albert
Dropbox, Bitmoji, This program is
Einstein
Snapchat, Crackle. the best and you
can download it
for free. However,
it depends on the
number of
megabytes you
have in your
computer because
it is really heavy.

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 Level: 9th Unit 3 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Lights, Camera & Action A2/B1
1. What´s on TV?,
2. The Best Show Ever…
3. Through the Lens of the Documentary.
4. Daily News
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 identifies Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

the important Simple Present Tense Describing what’s Demonstrating
information in The special effects are fantastic/ terrible. The best on TV, favorite TV ethical and moral
simple, clearly scene / the worst scene is when… programs, values when
drafted print documentaries choosing programs
4
materials such Simple Past Form: and news. for personal
as T.V. guides, I saw/watched __. In the movie there was a … enjoyment/ growth.
newspapers You did not watch that movie. Expressing
provided. agreement or Assuming a critical

Simple Past Tenses disagreement with thinking position

R. 2 extract How was the movie? Did you see the show last information from towards issues
subject specific night? documentaries presented in
words when and news. documentaries, TV
programs, shows and 4
encountered in Regular Verbs:
text. accept, announce, balance. news.

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R. 3 Irregular Verbs: Describing Sociocultural:
discriminates become, get, learn, make, sell, among others. feelings, and Demonstrating
emotions about
the main idea respect for other
daily news.
and supporting Present Perfect: Form: people ́s preferences
Discourse
details in have/has + past participle (+, -,?) in documentaries, TV
markers:
straightforward Have you seen the film before? programs, shows and
Linkers:
letters and news.
sequential –
physical or Vocabulary:
past time (later)
electronic What ́s on TV? Social language
She saw a samples:
messages. comedy/sitcoms, soap operas, westerns, weather
forecast, news, talk show, game show, sport documentary Get the show on the
programs, cartoons and then road. 4
thought it over Live up to my
The Best Show Ever... for a while. expectations
prime time, showcase, episode,
Mind blowing
trailer, full-length film, short-length film, host Later, she I give it two thumbs
watched it up!
The World Through the Lens of the again, to see if Breaking news
Documentary she had
film crew, premiere, real world screenwriter, missed Idioms:
screenplay, role, supporting actor/cast/ anything It´s a wrap.
filmmaker, real people, feature films, series, important. It´s in the can. Come
film documentaries, box office, hit, rain or shine.

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documentaries, voice-overs, narrator, title After that, she Proverbs/quotes:
screens, host, outstanding role models. shared the No news is good
information news.

Daily News with her mom. Italian proverb

Newsreader, journal, press, headlines, to cover a

story, to verify, eyewitness reports, breaking news, Finally, she
rolling news.
wrote a paper
about it.

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 Level: 9th Unit 4 Scenario: Band:
Themes: In the Public Eye! A2/B1
1. Success vs. Fame
2. National Role Models
3. Contributions of Outstanding Figures to Society
4. Breaking News: Read All About It
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 identifies Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

relevant Describing Adopting a non-
Past Perfect Form: Subj + had + past participle.
information to 4
draw I had been a couch potato for a long time until I was personal stories of judgmental attitude
conclusions. diagnosed with diabetes. success. towards others’
R. 2 differences.
discriminates
Third Conditional Form: Describing
information in
if + past perfect, ...would + have + past participle. achievements and Demonstrating
factual texts and
contributions of empathy towards
simple reports If we had taken a taxi, we wouldn't have missed the
nationally and others.
on familiar plane.
internationally
topics.
outstanding Sociocultural: 4
Past Participle Verbs:
figures. Respecting
loved, admitted, hurried, traveled, spoken, bitten,
everyone's opinions.
drunk, eaten.
Expressing
opinions,
agreement, and

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Past Continuous: disagreement Promoting strengths
I was watching She, he, it was doing about outstanding and abilities while
They were joking. figures’ working in groups.
positive and
Vocabulary: questionable Social language
actions. samples:
Success and Fame
Black sheep
Difference between success and fame, Success in
Discourse In the spotlight
Little things, (personal success stories), Proudest,
markers: breaking news
most difficult to achieve, most useful today.
Connecting words
expressing cause
and effect, Idioms:
National Role Models Then–and -Now.
contrast: To wear one's heart
Positive role models in sports, music, art, health,
On the other hand, on one's sleeve. To
and other fields then - and- now, athletic, balance, we could go to the
movies and have be an open book.
behavior, discipline, exercise, healthy habits, daily
some food. To show one's true
routine, contributions.
However, this colors.
depends on the To have a heart of
Contributions of Nationally and Internationally number of books
you’ve read. gold.
Outstanding Figures
positive effect, set a good example, live, act,
Initiating and Proverbs/quotes:
humanitarian efforts, fighting social injustices,
closing a “Success is not final;
raising money, sick or injured people, supporting,
conversation: failure is not fatal: it is
relief, efforts contributing financially to hospitals,
hosting free events, support philanthropic efforts. Initiating:

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Breaking News: Read All About It Can I talk to you the courage to
Those we admire, recent, - those who inspire us, are for a minute? continue that counts.”
good role models - those whose behavior is Excuse me, Winston Churchill.
sometimes brought into question, appearance, please. Do you
treatment, plastic surgery, image, nutrition, have a minute? The only way to do
popularity, pictures, videos, movies, celebrity great work is to love
breakups, blogs, newspaper, magazine, latest Continuing: what you do. If you
couples, gossip. Anyway…. So, as haven’t found it yet,
I was saying … keep looking.
Don’t settle.” Steve

Closing: Jobs

It's been nice

talking to you. Bye.

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 Level: 9th Unit 5 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Unexpected Situations A2/B1
1. Home Emergencies
2. Emergency Traveling Situations
3. Unanticipated Appointments
4. Making a Complaint at a Restaurant
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

distinguishes Wh-Questions: When will he have the surgery? Describing a Staying calm in
When did he lose his tooth? How far is your clinic? home emergency unexpected
main ideas and
and unexceptional
some key traveling situation. situations. 5
Simple present tense:
details in texts
I need to make an appointment.
of various Requesting Making thoughtful
I need to renew my prescription.
lengths. unanticipated decisions when facing
R. 2 interprets appointments. unexpected
Future Tense: Use of "will and going to":
academic situations.
I will buy a ticket for next week.
explanations. Complaining at a
I’m going to look for help at this place.
restaurant Sociocultural:
Demonstrating
Phrasal Verbs: 4
Discourse empathy to others in
Ask around, back up, break down, call around, call
markers: unexpected
back, calm down, catch up, check in, check out,
Connecting words situations.
come forward, do over, find out, get around, get
expressing cause
away, take off.

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Future: and effect, Demonstrating an
I am going to begin by asking you to fill out this contrast: attitude of support
and service.
form.
You won’t find a dentist on the weekend. On the other hand,
we could go to the Social language
Present Perfect Continuous: clinic. samples:
I've been waiting for over 30 minutes and my meal However, this Keep calm.
still hasn't come. depends on the
I have been on the phone for over 40 minutes number of Idioms:
waiting for your answer. passengers. To get the ball rolling
To have the ball in
Vocabulary: Initiating and one's court.
Home Emergencies closing a To keep one's eye on
Body parts: head, face, eyes, ear, nose, cheek, conversation: the prize.
mouth, lip, tongue, chin, chest, shoulder, back, Initiating:
elbow, hand, arm. Can I talk to you Proverbs/quotes:
Common illnesses and symptom: for a minute? One of the true tests
headache, earache, stomachache, Excuse me, of leadership is the
sore throat, cold, virus, cough, infection, rash please. Do you ability to recognize
sunburn, runny nose, dizzy, nauseous, vomit, have a minute? a problem before it
bruise, swollen, itchy. becomes an
emergency.
Unknown Author
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Medicines: prescription, injection, stitches, aspirin Continuing: We only have what
lotion, capsule, pill, ointment antacid, cold tablets, Anyway…. So, as I we give. Isabel
Allende
cough syrup. was saying …
Okay
Emergency Traveling Situations
Stay calm, buying ticket, e- ticket, schedules, box Closing:
office, It's been nice
announcements, complaint, luggage claim check talking to you. Bye.
in, check out, deliver, delay, departure, destination, I´m sorry, I have to
fare, hitchhike, counter, passenger, operator, on go now.
foot, waiting room, flat tire, broken bike, lost I must go.
luggage, delayed flight, flights cancelled. See you later.

Unanticipated, Appointments
barber shop/ dentist/vet/ beauty parlor /clinic do,
doctor, say, dosage, every four hours.

Making a Complaint a Restaurant

Complaints: ordering food, making, tip, Café, Snack
Bar, Fast Food restaurant, pub, starters, desserts
appetizers, soups, main courses, meat, beverage.

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 Level: 9th Unit 6 Scenario: Band:
Themes: Open a Book, Open Your Mind A2/B1
1. Keep it simple
2. Show me: Comic Strips
3. Biographies of Writers
4. The Moral of the Costa Rican Legend is
Assessment Learn to know Learn to do Learn to Be and Number
strategy Live in a Community of items

R. 1 recognizes Grammar and sentence frames: Functions: Psycho-social:

relevant Expressing ideas Appreciating the
information to 5
Reported Speech: She said she liked ice cream. and feelings aesthetic and
draw
conclusions. He said he was living in CR. through simple emotional elements of
She said she hadn’t seen you. poems. literature.
R. 2
discriminates
information in Simple Passive: Describing Perceiving literary
factual text and This writer's articles are read by many people. personal comic texts with a critical
simple reports
strips. eye.
on familiar
topics. Second Conditional:
Form: if + past simple, ...would + infinitive. Describing Sociocultural: 5
If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house. biographies of Valuing the action of
She would pass the exam if she ever studied. national and giving and receiving
international constructive
writers. feedback.

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Vocabulary: Initiating and Implementing
Keep it simple: closing assertive
Haikus/ Limerick. -Haikus Poem, three lines, conversations communication with
popular activity, (9th to 12th centuries from about biographies others.
Japan)”, Haikus masters Basho, Issa, Buson, poets, and Costa Rican
countryside, nature - Cinquain, five-line poem, legends. Social language
describes a person, place, or thing. samples:

Discourse Book smart vs. street

Show me: Comic Strips. markers: smart
computers, writing material, web pages, layout, Connecting words
artist, cartoonist, writer, speech balloon, image, expressing cause Idioms:
attribute, characteristic, impact, ambition, and effect, Read between the
lines
contrast:
Biographies of National and international writers. Déjà vu
On the other hand,
nature, house, poets, school, buildings, society, Silver lining
we could go to the
books, lecture, theatres, readings, poems, writing, movies and have
novel, plot, material, writer, impact, educational Proverbs/quotes:
some food.
institutions, ambition, achievement, diary, influence, You know you’ve
However, this
life story perspective, theme, setting, protagonist, read a good book
depends on the
point of view. when you turn the last
number of books
page and feel a little
you’ve read.

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The Moral of the Costa Rican legend is... Initiating and as if you have lost a
Legends, culture past, stories moral, The “Cadejos”, closing a friend. Paul Sweene
La “Segua”, The Oxless Carts, The Souls, The conversation:
Stone of Aserri and The Witch Zarate, Iztaru legend, Initiating:
Witch of Escazu, Legend of Turrialba. Can I talk to you
for a minute?
Excuse me,
please. Do you
have a minute?
Managing
interaction
Interrupting:

Sorry to interrupt
you, but I have a
question.
Closing:
It's been nice
talking to you!
Changing the
topic:
Anyway… By the
way,

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Resuming a
conversation
Anyway what I
was saying? To
get back to what
I was saying.
Continuing So, as I
was saying…

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