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Using Rise and Shine

Vocabulary and structures

Vocabulary in Rise and Shine has been carefully selected to be relevant to pupils and their lives and is presented in logical topic sets. Key vocabulary is always presented using the course characters or stories to provide pupils with a familiar context for the new language. Lesson 1 presents ten key vocabulary items while an additional six key items are presented in Lesson 3. Vocabulary lessons always offer opportunities for pupils to reflect and share what they already know on the topic, before clear presentation and practice stages. The Activity Book provides additional vocabulary practice. The Word connections list at the end of the Activity Book can be used to consolidate the vocabulary of each unit. In addition to the key vocabulary, four related vocabulary items are presented in Lesson 6 as part of global citizenship. In Level 6, grammar structures are taught in simple chunks that pupils are able to grasp more easily than complex grammar rules. New structures are presented in a reading or listening context in Lessons 2 and 4. New language is clearly highlighted in boxes on the Pupil’s Book page which provide a reference point for pupils as they learn and practise. Grammar is further consolidated through a song in lesson 4. Every lesson includes opportunities for pupils to recycle language from previous lessons and units. New language is never presented in isolation but in the context of what pupils have already learnt so that they are more likely to retain it. Skills

Rise and Shine systematically develops the four skills through a stepped approach clearly defined in the lesson flow. Each skill is developed independently in the early part of the unit, before being brought together with an integrated skills approach in the Grow stage. Learning objectives covered in Rise and Shine have been specifically selected to help pupils at this level develop skills in a structured way. Special emphasis is put on communication, with a dedicated lesson in the Build stage to develop spoken communication skills and confidence. For more detailed information on how skills are developed in Rise and Shine, see page 12. Global citizenship

A dedicated global citizenship lesson provides opportunities for pupils to explore the wider world by bringing real world content into the classroom. Each unit has a different global citizenship focus that encourages pupils to think about global and local contexts, with emphasis on cultural awareness, empathy with local and global issues, and socialemotional skills development. For more information on global citizenship, see page 13. Real world links

Rise and Shine is story based and each level revolves around the community-based adventures of a set of characters. The stories and settings have been carefully chosen to be interesting and perhaps slightly unusual to pupils, while still being firmly rooted in reality. The result is characters and stories that pupils can fully relate to but that are exciting enough to capture and keep their attention. Real world links are further reinforced through dedicated functional language lessons, beautiful photographs, global citizenship themes and videos. Projects

Every unit in Rise and Shine builds up to a final project that gives every pupil their Time to shine. As pupils move through the unit, they collect the language, knowledge and skills they need to complete a final task that provides the opportunity for pupils to apply everything they have learnt. Projects are broken down into achievable steps, so that every pupil can achieve at the appropriate level of challenge. For more information on projects, see page 20. Inclusive classroom

Rise and Shine is specially developed to support every pupil to achieve. Assessment for Learning methodology and personalised activities support all pupils, with opportunities for extra support and stretch embedded into the lessons. Teachers are provided with clear guidance and targeted support in formative assessment activities, as well as tips and tricks throughout the course. For more information on managing inclusive classrooms, see page 21. Assessment

Rise and Shine offers comprehensive in-course assessment to measure pupils’ mastery of the language and skills taught in the Pupil’s Books in relation to specific learning outcomes. A Diagnostic test helps teachers to check previous learning and identify any areas for particular attention throughout the year. Dedicated activities in the Pupil’s Book provide opportunities for informal assessment at every stage of the unit, while Unit tests provide a more formal assessment of the unit objectives. Review lessons and cumulative Progress Review tests every two units enable teachers to check progress regularly against the key learning outcomes for the level. The final End of Year test offers a more formal evaluation of the year’s learning. For more detailed information on how to assess pupil performance, see pages 18 and 19.