EAL B10L Themed Topics

Unit 1: Basic Communication

1.1 Personal Profile
1.2 Family [mother, father, sister, brother, niece, nephew, grandmother,
grandfather, step-____, ____-in-law]
1.3 Home [living room, bedroom, closet, laundry room, kitchen, porch/patio/balcony,
kitchen utensils, furniture, etc.]
1.4 Language(s) (social uses of language) [parts of speech]
1.5 Background Profile
1.6 Home Country Profile (World flags; colours) (project: Presentation)
2.1 School [stapler, clock, pencil, pen, paper, notebook, binder, desk, etc.]
2.2 Relationships, Friends [friend, best friend, enemy, social media]
2.3 Prior School Experiences (Comparing school in Canada and elsewhere)
2.4 Relationships, Friends
3.1 Community Connections (local, cultural, online links)
3.2 Community Services
3.3 Rural/Urban Locations (Lifestyle, Faith, Culture, Language)
3.4 Workplaces, Work, Experiences
Unit 2: Elements of Time and Place
1.1Calendar (numbers, time, yesterday, today, tomorrow)
1.2Important Dates
1.3Weather (Seasons, Temperatures)
1.4Addresses (local + global)
1.5Countries, Cities
1.6Time Zones
1.7Travel, modes of transportation
1.8Currency
2.1 Places and Directions (Neighborhood, map skills, online maps)
2.2 Transportation (Schedules, availability, driver training)
2.3 Global Weather Patterns (impact on lifestyle, extreme conditions)
2.4 Environment (flora and fauna, ecology, global effects)
Unit 3: Health and Wellness
1.1Body (physical parts, personal care, teeth)
1.2Physical Well-Being
1.3Psychological Well-Being (emotions, sources of support)
1.4Physical Wellness (Healthcare)
1.5Psychological Wellness (New Country, Culture Shock)

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2.1Nutrition (Foods, Meals, Healthy Eating)
2.2Physical Activity
2.3Common Illnesses and Remedies (Doctors Office)
2.4Alternative Medicine (Medicine Wheel, Acupuncture, Folk Remedies)
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3.1Hobbies, Pass-Times
3.2Community Programs (Linking to interests)
3.3Team Participation (School teams, Committees, Global Events, Olympics)
3.4Movies, Films, Music, Dance, Performing Arts
Unit 4: Cross-Cultural Connections
1.1Noteworthy People, Places, and Events in Canada and our home Countries
1.2Government, Politics, and Civic Life in Canada and Home Countries
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2.1Cultural Symbols (Flag, Anthem, Emblems, Music, Dance, Currency)
2.2Traditions and Spirituality (National Dress, Celebrations, Observance, Cultural
Practices, and Foods)
2.3Canada and Multiculturalism
2.4First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI)
2.5Francophone Culture and History
2.6Languages of the World (Origins of Words and Cognates)
2.7Legends and Folklore