This unit explores the myth of vampires. It investigates where Bram Stoker got his ideas for the novel Dracula - and whether the truth behind the myth, is stranger than the fiction...
This unit is designed for IGCSE second language learners. It covers the following assessment outcomes:
READING
R1 identify and retrieve facts and details
R2 understand and select relevant information
R3 recognise and understand ideas, opinions and attitudes and the connections between related ideas
R4 understand what is implied but not actually written, e.g. gist, relationships, writer’s purpose/intention, writer’s feelings, situation or place
WRITING
W1 communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately
W2 convey information and express opinions effectively
W3 employ and control a variety of grammatical structures
W4 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate vocabulary
W5 observe conventions of paragraphing, punctuation and spelling
W6 employ appropriate register/style
SPEAKING
S1 communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately
S2 convey information and express opinions effectively
S3 employ and control a variety of grammatical structures
S4 demonstrate knowledge of a range of appropriate vocabulary
S5 engage in and influence the direction of conversation
S6 employ suitable pronunciation and stress patterns
LISTENING
L1 identify and retrieve facts and details
L2 understand and select relevant information
L3 recognise and understand ideas, opinions and attitudes and the connections between related ideas
L4 understand what is implied but not actually stated, e.g. gist, relationships between speakers, speaker’s
purpose/intention, speaker’s feelings, situation or place
READING
R1 identify and retrieve facts and details
R2 understand and select relevant information
R3 recognise and understand ideas, opinions and attitudes and the connections between related ideas
R4 understand what is implied but not actually written, e.g. gist, relationships, writer’s purpose/intention, writer’s feelings, situation or place
WRITING
W1 communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately
W2 convey information and express opinions effectively
W3 employ and control a variety of grammatical structures
W4 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate vocabulary
W5 observe conventions of paragraphing, punctuation and spelling
W6 employ appropriate register/style
SPEAKING
S1 communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately
S2 convey information and express opinions effectively
S3 employ and control a variety of grammatical structures
S4 demonstrate knowledge of a range of appropriate vocabulary
S5 engage in and influence the direction of conversation
S6 employ suitable pronunciation and stress patterns
LISTENING
L1 identify and retrieve facts and details
L2 understand and select relevant information
L3 recognise and understand ideas, opinions and attitudes and the connections between related ideas
L4 understand what is implied but not actually stated, e.g. gist, relationships between speakers, speaker’s
purpose/intention, speaker’s feelings, situation or place
The final outcome of this unit is a presentation of ideas about the myth behind Count Dracula. It will be a collection of knowledge and opinions gained from reading the novel Room 13, and from conducting research, which will be guided through a Scavenger Hunt.