GSE TEACHER MAPPING BOOKLET

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1 Alignment with the Global Scale of English and the Common European Framework of Reference

The Global Scale of English and the Common

European Framework of Reference
The Global Scale of English is a standardized scale from 10 to 90 which measures English language
proficiency. It is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR1). Unlike the
CEFR, which describes proficiency in terms of broad levels, the Global Scale of English identifies what a
learner can do at each point on a more granular scale—and within a CEFR level. The scale is designed
to motivate learners by demonstrating incremental progress in their language ability. The Global Scale
of English forms the backbone for Pearson English course material and assessment.
CEFR and the Global Scale of English both comprise a number of Can Do statements, or “learning
objectives,” for each of the four language skills, describing what learners should be able to do at
different levels of proficiency. The learning objectives are written to reflect what a student ‘Can Do’ with
language without regard to the topic area in which a language skill may surface but bearing in mind
the context of the learner themselves. For example, the GSE Learning Objectives for Young Learners
have been rated by Young Learner experts to demonstrate what can be expected of a Young Learner
at that level, recognizing that in most cases they will have had less exposure to authentic language
and less opportunity to practice it in authentic contexts to the same depth/breadth as many adult
learners. Also recognizing that some topics will have more or less relevance for them compared to
adult learners according to their daily routines and experience. All GSE Learning Objectives have been
aligned to the CEFR, and many additional statements created, rated for difficulty, and calibrated to the
same single scale.
This document provides an overview of the learning objectives that are covered in New Cornerstone.
As the learning objectives focus specifically on language skills, some learning objectives will be used
and practiced multiple times, a reflection of the fact that in order for a learner to successfully learn and
internalize a skill (with the goal of achieving mastery in the second or foreign language), it is important
to encounter that skill in a variety of contexts. The content of New Cornerstone is designed to provide
multiple touch points from which a learner can explore the possibilities of use of any given language
skill but each skill is only listed once.
For each learning objective we indicate whether a statement is from the original CEFR or newly created
by Pearson English:
• (C) Common European Framework descriptor, verbatim, © Council of Europe
• (Ca) Common European Framework descriptor, adapted or edited, © Council of Europe
• (N2000) North (2000) descriptor, verbatim
• (C2018a) CEFR - Companion Volume descriptor adapted or edited, (c) Council of Europe
• (P) New Pearson English descriptor
[Note: If a value is in parentheses, it indicates the learning objective is still undergoing research and
validation, and therefore the value is a provisional estimate.]
Visit english.com/gse to learn more about the Global Scale of English.

1 C
 ouncil of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.

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NEW
Cornerstone
New Cornerstone is a revised edition of our highly successful reading and language development
program. It offers scaffolded, sustained instruction combined with an explicit focus on language
development. This proven approach accelerates language acquisition, literacy, and transferable
academic skills simultaneously. Academic rigor is assured through alignment to the Common Core
State Standards.

For the new edition

• Selected new readings provide topics with international appeal
• Brand new engaging videos explore the unit themes
• Simplified grammar presentations and additional practice support language development
• Pearson English Portal offers access to an array of additional resources including brand new
videos, audio, photocopiable resources, Reader+ and EXAMVIEWTM.

Course components
• Student Edition with Digital Resources
• Teacher’s Edition with Digital Resources
• Workbook
• Assessment
• Teacher’s Resource Book
• Picture Cards
• Posters

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NEW
Cornerstone
New Cornerstone is aligned with the Global Scale of English and the Common European
Framework of Reference. It takes learners from CEFR A1 to B1+ (26-56) on the Global Scale of
English). Each lesson guides students to a ‘Can Do’ goal in line with the Global Scale of English
and the Common European Framework ‘Can Do’ statements.

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3 §

Grade 2
Grade 1
CEFR <A1 A1 A2 A2+ B1 B1+ B2 B2+ C1 C2
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GSE Learning Objectives

Unit 1 Animals, People, and Caring

Reading strategies: Use Prior Knowledge (Reading 1); Identify Fantasy and
Reality (Reading 2); Preview (Reading 3)
Grammar: Simple present: Be and regular verbs; Simple past: Be verbs;
Simple past: regular verbs

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can understand simple details in short animal factfiles containing
some unfamiliar language, if supported by pictures. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can describe where an animal lives in a simple way. (P) 34 A2 (30-35)
Can give brief reasons for their opinions on familiar topics. (P) 48 B1 (43-50)
Can tell a simple story. (Ca) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can give a reason for an action in an informational text, given
a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)
Can answer simple questions in writing about people or things
using basic words or phrases. (P) 33 A2 (30-35)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can get the gist of short factual school texts. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract factual details from a simple text. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can add detail to descriptions of everyday topics (e.g. people,
places, experiences) using a range of nouns and verbs. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Can tell a simple story. (Ca) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple
linking words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write a simple story in the form of a dialogue between
characters. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can write simple factual descriptions of animals (e.g. habitat,
abilities), given prompts or a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can distinguish between factual information and fictional
content in a text. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can distiguish between factual information and fictional
content in a text. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Speaking Can re-tell a familiar story, given prompts or a model. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about an event in the past using fixed expressions,
given a model. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write short, simple descriptions of people’s physical
appearance using basic connectors, given prompts or a
model. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can predict what a short, simple text is about from the title,
a picture etc., if guided by questions or prompts. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can describe someone’s personality in a basic way, if guided by
prompts. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can ask basic questions about things that happened in
the past. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write short, simple descriptive texts about familiar places
using basic connectors, given a model. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can write about past activities using simple language, given
a model. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Play a description guessing game
Writing Workshop: Write a descriptive essay

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can give a short, basic description of a special event if guided
by questions or prompts. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can ask someone simple questions about their life and
experiences. (P) 36 A2+ (36-42)
Can give a short, simple prepared talk on a topic of personal
interest. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood. (P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write simple factual descriptions of animals
(e.g. habitat, abilities), given prompts or a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a story, linking simple sentences together in a
sequence. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a short description of an event they have taken part
in, or are familiar with, given a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)

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Unit 2 Powerful Forces of Nature

Reading strategies: Predict (Reading 1); Identify genre (Reading 2); Visualize
setting (Reading 3)
Grammar: Simple past: irregular verbs; Imperatives and time-order
transitions; Adjectives

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can understand simple details in short animal factfiles
containing some unfamiliar language, if supported by
pictures. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can describe weather conditions in their country using simple
language. (P) 36 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can make simple, direct comparisons between two people or
things using common adjectives, given a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can make simple comparisons between people, places or
things. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can predict what a short, simple text is about from the title,
a picture etc., if guided by questions or prompts. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can understand the correct sequence of events in a simple
story or dialogue. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can talk about an event in the past using fixed expressions,
given a model. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple
linking words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can clearly signal cause and effect relationships in a
structured text. (P) 60 B2 (59-66)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can identify the parts of some short, non-fictional text types
(e.g. notes, captions, blogs, instructions). (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the key characteristics and structure of a limited
range of factual text types (e.g. articles, instructions). (P) 50 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the writer’s purpose in writing a short text eg.
to arrange a specific time to meet, to give specific information
etc. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Speaking Can give simple instructions on how to use a device or
product. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write a short list of instructions for using or doing
something (e.g. playing a game), given a model. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a short, simple text on a familiar topic, if guided by
questions. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can identify key parts of simple stories (e.g. beginning, middle,
end). (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can tell a simple story. (Ca) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can add detail to descriptions of everyday topics (e.g. people,
places, experiences) using a range of nouns and verbs. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can describe the steps in a simple technical process, clearly
signalling the sequence of actions. (P) 54 B1+ (51-58)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Give a How-to presentation
Writing Workshop: Write a How-to essay

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can give simple instructions on how to use a device or
product. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood. (P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write a short list of instructions for using or doing
something (e.g. playing a game), given a model. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a short text to report something. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

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Unit 3 Telling Tales

Reading strategies: identify events in a plot (Reading 1); Make inferences
(Reading 2); Identify characters (Reading 3)
Grammar: Singular and plural nouns; Possessives; Quotations

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can understand the main points in simple descriptive texts on
familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can give an opinion on a character or event in a simple story
or text they have read, if guided by questions or prompts. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can make simple, direct comparisons between two people or
things using common adjectives, given a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can write a short story containing a brief description of the
characters and/or setting. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Can write a simple story describing the main events, if
supported by pictures. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can state the intended purpose of an action, if guided by
questions or prompts. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can write short, simple descriptions of personal experiences in
linked sentences, given prompts or a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can follow the sequence of events in simple narrative texts by
recognizing common linking words/phrases. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can explain why some events in a story or text are important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can create a new version of a familiar story by changing some
details, if supported by prompts. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can infer unstated information in simple stories or descriptive
texts, if guided by questions and prompts. (P) 53 B1+ (51-58)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can read a short text and predict what they think will happen
next. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can summarize short written passages using the original
wording and ordering. (Ca) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can give simple instructions to a classmate to complete a
task. (P) 33 A2 (30-35)
Can explain why some events in a story or text are
important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can write simple letters with appropriate paragraph breaks,
given a model. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Can write simple captions for pictures. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can infer basic information about characters from pictures,
if guided by questions. (P) 33 A2 (30-35)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can understand the main points in simple descriptive texts on
familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can make simple inferences about characters’ motives and
feelings in straightforward narrative texts. (P) 52 B1+ (51-58)
Speaking Can describe similarities between people’s appearance in
some detail. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can re-tell the main points of an extended story in their own
words. (P) 54 B1+ (51-58)
Writing Can write a simple story in the form of a dialogue between
characters. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can use dialogue within a narrative text to add interest. (P) 54 B1+ (51-58)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Perform a play
Writing Workshop: Write a story

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can answer simple questions appropriately in a short
interview. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can act out a simple role-play or dialogue with correct
intonation. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood. (P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write a short description of a person they know well. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can describe someone’s personality or emotions using simple
language. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a simple story describing the main events, if
supported by pictures. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can write a simple story with a clear sequence of events. (Ca) 47 B1 (43-50)

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Unit 4 Problem Solvers

Reading strategies: Identify main idea and details (Reading 1); Compare and
contrast (Reading 2); Identify cause and effect (Reading 3)
Grammar: Comparative adjectives; Superlatives; Adverbs of frequency and
intensity

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can understand simple details in short animal factfiles containing
some unfamiliar language, if supported by pictures. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can say how a problem in a story could be solved, using simple
language. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can give simple examples to support their point in a short talk
on a familiar topic. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can add more detail to a description of a person or place,
following feedback. (P) 48 B1 (43-50)
Can show a basic direct relationship between a simple
problem and a solution. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can identify supporting details in simple structured
paragraphs on familiar topics, if guided by questions. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can give simple instructions on how to use a device or
product. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can make simple, direct comparisons between two people or
things using common adjectives, given a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can explain why some events in a story or text are important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can write simple letters with appropriate paragraph breaks,
given a model. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can get the gist of authentic recorded material on topics of
personal interest, if delivered in clear standard speech. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Reading Can compare information or viewpoints in different texts on
the same topic, if guided by questions. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can re-tell the main points of an extended story in their own
words. (P) 54 B1+ (51-58)
Can make simple, direct comparisons between two people or
things using common adjectives, given a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can create a poster to advertise an event or product, given a
model. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Can write a short, simple text on a familiar topic, if guided by
questions. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can recognize cause and effect relationships between ideas in
simple connected text. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can answer simple questions about their life and
experiences. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can say how often they and others do common everyday
activities, using basic frequency expressions (e.g. ‘every
Monday’, ‘twice a month’). (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write a short persuasive text (e.g. a leaflet), given a
model. (P) 55 B1+ (51-58)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Give a speech
Writing Workshop: Write a review

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can say how a problem in a story could be solved, using simple
language. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar
topic. (Ca) 53 B1+ (51-58)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood.(P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write a simple story in the form of a dialogue between
characters. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can give a reason for an action in an informational text, given
a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)
Can create a new version of a familiar story by changing some
details, if supported by prompts. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)
Can rewrite a familiar story in a different format, e.g. as
a play. (P) 63 B2 (59-66)
Can write a simple review of a film or book with appropriate
paragraph breaks, given a model. (P) 55 B1+ (51-58)

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Unit 5 Where We Live

Reading strategies: Identify fact and opinion (Reading 1); Identify author’s
purpose (Reading 2); Visualize (Reading 3)
Grammar: Capitalizing proper nouns; Prepositions and prepositional
phrases; Present perfect

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can understand the main points in simple descriptive texts on
familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can express their opinions on familiar topics, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can give simple reasons to explain preferences, given
a model. (P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can answer simple questions in writing about people or things
using basic words or phrases. (P) 33 A2 (30-35)
Can write a short, simple description of a familiar place e.g.
room, house, or apartment. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can distinguish between fact and opinion in a simple text. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)
Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can explain why some events in a story or text are
important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write a simple structured paragraph giving their opinion
on a familiar topic, given a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)
Can write simple texts with appropriate paragraph breaks,
given prompts or a model. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the writer’s overall purpose in straightforward
texts on familiar topics. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Speaking Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can clearly signal problem and solution relationships in
structured text. (P) 62 B2 (59-66)
Can make simple comparisons between people, places or
things. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a simple structured paragraph giving their opinion
on a familiar topic, given a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can summarize short written passages using the original
wording and ordering. (Ca) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can talk about basic personal experiences, using simple linking
words. (P) 37 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can make simple comparisons between people, places or
things. (P) 40 A2+ (36-42)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Present a TV talk show
Writing Workshop: Write a magazine or newspaper article

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can add detail to descriptions of everyday topics (e.g. people,
places, experiences) using a range of nouns and verbs. (P) 45 B1 (43-50)
Can carry out a simple informal interview. (P) 50 B1 (43-50)
Can answer simple questions appropriately in a short
interview. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood. (P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write a few simple sentences about someone’s routines or
habits, given prompts or a model. (P) 38 A2+ (36-42)
Can write a short text, explaining why someone has done or
chosen something. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Can describe an event in writing using common connectors to
link sentences together. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)

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Unit 6 Links to Our Past

Reading strategies: Identify problem and solution (Reading 1); Identify plot
and setting (Reading 2); Summarize (Reading 3)
Grammar: Compound sentences: and, but, or; Past progressive; Complex
sentences: because, so, so that

UNIT PREVIEW GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can understand the main points in simple descriptive texts on
familiar topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can explain why some events in a story or text are
important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can take part in a discussion on a topic of general interest,
given time to prepare. (P) 53 B1+ (51-58)
Can talk about past events or experiences, using simple
language. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Writing Can write a short description of a trip or event. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can write a simple structured paragraph giving their opinion
on a familiar topic, given a model. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

READING 1 GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can understand basic problem solution relationships in a
simple structured text. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Speaking Can describe past events or experiences, using simple
descriptive language to add interest. (P) 47 B1 (43-50)
Can explain why some events in a story or text are
important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Writing Can write a simple story in the form of a dialogue between
characters. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can write a simple text summarizing key facts they have found
when researching a topic. (P) 57 B1+ (51-58)

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READING 2 GSE CEFR

Listening Can understand key information in authentic recorded
material on topics of personal interest, if delivered in clear,
standard speech. (P) 51 B1+ (51-58)
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can follow the sequence of events in simple narrative texts by
recognizing common linking words/phrases. (P) 42 A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the key events in the written plot of a film
or play. (P) 58 B1+ (51-58)
Speaking Can explain why some events in a story or text are
important. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can re-tell the main points of an extended story in their own
words. (P) 54 B1+ (51-58)
Writing Can make simple notes about the key points of a familiar
topic. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Can rewrite a short text following feedback. (P) 46 B1 (43-50)

READING 3 GSE CEFR

Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the main ideas in straightforward, structured
magazine articles on familiar topics. (P) 52 B1+ (51-58)
Can understand some details in longer texts on everyday
topics, if guided by questions or prompts. (P) 43 B1 (43-50)
Speaking Can give a short, simple prepared talk on a topic of personal
interest. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can summarize and comment on a short story or article and
answer questions in detail. (Ca) 56 B1+ (51-58)
Writing Can correctly attribute information from different sources. (P) 64 B2 (59-66)

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Pull It All Together

Listening and Speaking Workshop: Give an oral report
Writing Workshop: Write a research report

GSE CEFR
Reading Can extract specific information in short texts on familiar
topics. (P) 39 A2+ (36-42)
Speaking Can talk about the key details they have understood in fiction
and non-fiction texts. 55 B1+ (51-58)
Can re-tell a simple or familiar story using their own words. (P) 44 B1 (43-50)
Can act out a simple role-play or dialogue with correct
intonation. (P) 41 A2+ (36-42)
Can give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar
topic. (Ca) 53 B1+ (51-58)
Can read aloud a short, simple story in a way that can be
understood.(P) 35 A2 (30-35)
Writing Can write simple sentences to describe how they or others are
feeling. (P) 36 A2+ (36-42)
Can provide simple details supporting the main idea of a basic
structured paragraph, given prompts or a model. (P) 49 B1 (43-50)
Can write a short text to report something. (P). 46 B1 (43-50)

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North, B. (2000) The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency. New York:
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