Tunisia 5ème année de l'enseignement de base (5th Year of Basic Education) Curriculum - English Language

This curriculum outlines the English language learning objectives, vocabulary, grammar, life skills, and values for 5th-year basic education students in Tunisia. It is designed to be student-centered and incorporates various activities to enhance language acquisition. The curriculum is divided into units, each focusing on a specific theme and incorporating several lessons.

Unit I: Greetings and Introductions

This unit focuses on greetings, introductions, family members, neighbors, teachers, classmates, friends, and pets. Students learn vocabulary related to these topics, practice possessive adjectives and demonstratives, and develop basic conversational skills. Activities include songs, posters, think-pair-share exercises, and word searches.

Unit II: At Home and in the Neighborhood

This unit explores themes related to home, family, and the neighborhood. Students learn vocabulary for household items, family members, and community services. They practice using prepositions of place, the present continuous tense, and describing daily routines. Activities include picture descriptions, role-playing, and creating neighborhood maps.

Unit III: Playtime

This unit focuses on playground activities, expressing emotions, making suggestions, and discussing likes and dislikes. Students learn vocabulary related to playground equipment and actions. They practice using the imperative form, expressing reasons with "because," and making polite requests. Activities include singing songs, playing games, and creating playground safety posters.

Unit IV: Celebrations

This unit centers around birthday celebrations. Students learn vocabulary related to birthday parties, invitations, decorations, and activities. They practice using prepositions of time, asking WH-questions, and writing invitation cards. Activities include making shopping lists, role-playing phone conversations, and creating birthday cards.

Unit V: Eating Habits

This unit explores food, drinks, and eating habits. Students learn vocabulary for different food items, ordering at a restaurant, and discussing table manners. They practice using countable and uncountable nouns, asking about prices, and making polite requests. Activities include role-playing restaurant scenarios, creating menus, and discussing healthy eating habits.

Unit VI: Transportation

This unit focuses on means of transportation and travel behavior. Students learn vocabulary for different vehicles and travel-related locations. They practice using adverbs of frequency, prepositions of movement and location, and asking for information. Activities include role-playing travel scenarios, discussing road safety rules, and creating posters about car-free days.

Each lesson within these units includes specific learning objectives, vocabulary lists, grammar points, life skills development, and suggested activities. The curriculum emphasizes interactive and engaging learning experiences to promote effective communication and cultural understanding.