What are
we going to
do this year?
Why do
we have
different
hobbies?
Why do
landscapes
change?
Why do
we build
skyscrapers in
cities?
Why do
we have to do
housework?
Why do
some
people work
at night?
Why can’t
we predict the
future?
Review 3
Review 2
Review 1
Why do
we celebrate?
UNIT
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PROJECT
Key vocabulary Story and Social &
Emotional Learning
Cross-curricular and
Vocabulary Culture CommunicationKey Structures
Countries: Australia, Japan,
Argentina, UK, South Africa,
Canada, Sri Lanka
Past simple, was / were
I learned …, I stayed …, I didn’t go away …
Did you have a good holiday?, What did you do?,
going to: This year, we’re going to + verb.
Are you going to …? Review of language from Level 5
Story: A good friend
SEL: Reflecting - don’t assume
Adjectives: boring, historical,
exciting, crowded, relaxing,
frightening
Curious facts
about the key
countries in the
level
Pronunciation: word stress on country
names
Activities & Hobbies: playing in
a band gardening, doing arts and
crafts, podcasting trampolining,
coding, microphone, beads, spade,
laptop
Verb patterns: verb + gerund enjoy
prefer,can’t stand,hate
Infinitives of purpose
Do you use a camera to take photos? I use an app to change photos.
I sometimes use a pencil to paint pictures
Story: Kids ask the experts
SEL: Recognizing strengths -
be proud
ICT: how coding is everywhere
Everyday machines & technical
jobs: traffic lights; smart TV;
interactive whiteboard; create
a video game; programme a
computer; design websites
Activities and
hobbies around
the world
Pronunciation: ‘to’ weak form with
infinitives of purpose
Functional language: Inviting someone
and saying ‘no’ politely: Would you like to
(watch a film)? I’m sorry, I can’t. I’ve got a
hockey match. Yes, that would be great.
A podcast interview
Geographical features: volcano,
glacier, desert, mountain range,
waterfall, rainforest, canyon, wet,
dry, rocky
Superlatives: short adjectives The Sahara is the largest desert.
Antarctica is the largest cold desert. The Atacama is the driest desert.
Superlatives: long adjectives & adjectives ending in y
What is the most glacial country?
Where are the most arid regions?
Story: The ascent and descent
of Aconcagua in a day
SEL: Self-motivation
Geography: how climate change
affects the landscape
Weather & geographical
adjectives: drought; flood;
hurricane; snow storm; arid;
glacial
Natural wonders
around the
world
Pronunciation: -est in superlatives
Functional language:
Giving Reasons Because I think it’s +
adjective. Because it’s too + adjective.
World Geography
Quiz
Places in the city: stadium,
underground station, skyscraper,
block of flats, bank, lift, port,
neighbourhood, the old part
the outskirts
need
You (don’t) need + noun,He/She/It (doesn’t) need to + verb.
must (obligation & prohibition) You must + verb
You mustn’t + verb
Story: The city protectors
SEL: Empathy -understanding
how people feel
Social science: why cities change
Green cities: wifi zone;
pedestrian areas; bicycle lane;
green space; cable car; recycling
containers
Interesting
buildings in
cities around the
world
Pronunciation: silent /t/ in mustn’t
Functional language: Asking for and giving
directions Could you tell me the way to the
nearest (station)? Go down this road and
take the (third) turning on your (right).
Proposal to improve
your neighbourhood
Everyday verbs & items: make the
bed, take out the rubbish, sweep
the floor, put things away, wash the
dishes, do the washing, mop and
bucket, tea towel, broom, washing-
up liquid
Past Simple: regular/irregular verbs (affirmative/negative)
I washed the dishes. He cleaned the windows. You made the bed.
They took the rubbish out.
Past Simple: regular/Irregular verbs (questions)
What did she do? Where didn’t she live? How …? Why …? When …?
Story: Arthur and the young
Lady Grace
SEL: Relationship building -
keeping promises builds trust
Social science: housework before
electric devices
Electrical devices: microwave
oven; food mixer; washing
machine; sewing machine;
vacuum cleaner; dishwasher
How children
help at home
around the
world
Pronunciation: /w/ in words with ‘qu’ and
‘w’
Functional language: Offering/Asking
someone to do something: Shall I open this
window Could you (tidy that table), please?
A helping at home
survey
Jobs: journalist, firefighter, police
officer, webpage designer, waiter,
pilot, photographer, nurse,
ambulance driver, pop star
Past Continuous (affirmative/negative) Yesterday at 9 o’clock, I was
working in the library. Last Friday at 4.40, they weren’t sleeping at
home.
Past Continuous (Wh- questions) What were you doing at 2.15pm
on Friday? What was he doing at 4.20pm on Saturday?
Story: The most devastating
tsunami on record
SEL: Social engagement:
taking action for people in
need
Social Science: animals that work
Jobs and animals at work:
sheep farmer; marine scientist;
fisherman; sheep dog; seal;
bottle-nosed dolphin
Jobs that no
longer exist
Pronunciation: /n/ vs /ŋ/
Functional language: Phone
conversations: It’s (Mia). I’m just calling
to …
Video News Report
Life in the future: intelligent home
driverless car, artificial intelligence,
drone, smartphone, social media,
follow (someone), upload,
humanoid robot, virtual assistant
will: predictions (affirmative/negative)
I think we will ... I imagine we won’t ...
will: predictions (y/n questions)
Will we live in space? What will you eat in 2050?
Story: Escape from the future
SEL: Perspective taking - don’t
rely 100% on technology.
Natural science: technological
advances in materials
Materials for building: metal;
wood; brick; concrete; glass;
bamboo
A better future
around the
world
Pronunciation: Intonation of yes/no
questions
Functional language: Thinking aloud: I
wonder if (we’ll live on another planet).
Expressing future possibility: Maybe we’ll
(live on another planet).
A Useful Invention
Experiences: look after a plant,
invent something, travel to
another country, participate in a
competition, perform in a show
swim in a lake, win a prize, meet a
celebrity, eat snails, do a martial art
Present perfect for experiences (y/n questions & short answers)
Have you ever travelled to another country? Has she ever met a
famous person?
Present perfect (affirmative/ negative)
I’ve made new friends. I haven’t discovered a new subject. He’s
done interesting projects. She hasn’t joined an afterschool club.
Story: No more thirsty crops
SEL: Analysing situations -
good scientists are curious
and ask questions
Art: why people take photos
Photography: in the background;
in the foreground; to capture (a
moment); a special occasion; a
memory; a selfie
School traditions
around the
world
Pronunciation: using intonation to express
emotion
Functional language: Expressing
anticipation I can’t wait to (have science
lessons in a laboratory). I’m looking
forward to (learning new subjects).
A time capsule in an
envelop
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