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STUDENT WORKBOOK

New Zealand School Skills & Confidence Program

2 Weeks – 46 Hours
Age 11–12 | ESOL Students | Returning Korean Learners


⭐ WEEK 1 — Building Core Skills



📍 DAY 1 — Diagnostic + Classroom English

1. About Me (Warm-up)

Write full sentences.

1. My name is: _____________________________________________


2. I am from: ______________________________________________


3. I have been in NZ for: ____________________________________


4. Something I like about NZ is: ______________________________


5. Something hard about NZ school is: _________________________




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2. Reading Check

Read the short passage and answer.

Passage:
Tom walks to school every morning. He likes watching the birds on the way. Today, he saw three fantails and one tui. He arrived at school early.

1. Why does Tom like walking to school?


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2. How many birds did he see?


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3. Was he late or early?


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3. Writing Check

Write 5–6 sentences about your morning routine.


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4. NZ Classroom English

Match the sentence to the meaning.

Sentence Meaning

A. “Could you repeat that, please?” 1. I don’t understand.
B. “Could you explain this to me?” 2. Please say it again.
C. “What does this word mean?” 3. I need help.


A → ___
B → ___
C → ___


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5. Speaking Practice

Ask your partner these questions:

1. What is your favourite class?


2. What is your hardest class?


3. What helps you learn best?



Write one thing your partner said:


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📍 DAY 2 — Reading Skills & Vocabulary

1. Reading Strategy: Skimming

Circle the correct answer.

The purpose of skimming is:
A. Read every word slowly
B. Find the main idea quickly
C. Look for numbers only

Answer: _______


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2. Reading Passage

Penguins live in very cold places. They cannot fly but they are strong swimmers. Penguins stay warm by huddling together. They eat fish and krill.

Questions

1. Where do penguins live?


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2. How do they stay warm?


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3. What do they eat?


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3. Vocabulary Building

Write a synonym.

1. Big → ___________________


2. Cold → ___________________


3. Happy → ___________________


4. Fast → ___________________




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4. Speaking – Retell (1 minute)

Retell the penguin text using 4 sentences.

Write key words:


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📍 DAY 3 — Writing: TEEL Paragraphs

1. Identify TEEL

Label each sentence (T, E, E, or L)

1. Reading helps students learn new words. ______


2. For example, storybooks teach new vocabulary. ______


3. Therefore, reading every day is important. ______


4. Reading is good for learning. ______




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2. Write Your Own TEEL Paragraph

Topic: “Exercise is important for children.”

Write 6–7 sentences:


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3. Speaking Practice

Read your paragraph aloud to a partner.
Partner gives one piece of feedback:

“My partner did well at: ____________________________”


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📍 DAY 4 — Maths Language & Word Problems

1. Vocabulary Match

Word Meaning

Total A. The answer to subtraction
Difference B. Add everything together


Total → ___
Difference → ___


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2. Word Problems

1. Sarah has 45 stickers. Tom has 30.
What is the total?
Answer: ___________________


2. A rope is 120 cm. Another rope is 80 cm.
What is the difference?
Answer: ___________________




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3. Explain Your Thinking (Speaking)

Use: First… then… therefore…

Write key notes:


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📍 DAY 5 — NZ Culture + Debate

1. Reading

New Zealand is famous for beautiful nature, friendly people, and outdoor activities. Many New Zealanders enjoy tramping, rugby, and visiting beaches. Māori culture is an important part of the country.

Questions

1. What is NZ famous for?


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2. What sports do many NZers enjoy?


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3. What culture is important in NZ?


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2. Compare NZ and Korea

Write one similarity and one difference.

Similarity: ________________________________________________
Difference: ________________________________________________


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3. Mini Debate

Topic: “NZ school lunch is better than Korean school lunch.”

Circle: Agree / Disagree

Write ONE reason:


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⭐ WEEK 2 — Confidence, Fluency & Academic Growth


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📍 DAY 6 — Science Experiment

1. Vocabulary

Match the words.

Word Meaning

Predict A. What you saw
Observe B. What you think will happen


Predict → ___
Observe → ___


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2. Experiment Notes

(Your teacher will give materials)

My prediction:


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My observation:


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My conclusion:


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3. Speaking Practice

Explain your experiment to a partner.


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📍 DAY 7 — Real-Life English

1. Useful Phrases

Match:

Phrase Situation

“Where is the bus stop?” A. Supermarket
“How much does this cost?” B. Directions


1 → ___
2 → ___


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2. Role Play

Choose one:

□ Asking for help at the supermarket
□ Asking for directions
□ At the doctor

Write your script (4 sentences):


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📍 DAY 8 — Reading & Research

1. Reading

Kiwi birds cannot fly, but they have strong legs and a very good sense of smell. They are endangered because of predators like stoats and cats.

Questions

1. Why can’t kiwi birds fly?


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2. Why are they endangered?


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2. Research Project

Choose a topic:

□ NZ Wildlife
□ Famous NZ Place
□ NZ Sport

Write 3 facts:

1. 
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2. 
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3. 
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📍 DAY 9 — Writing + Presentation Prep

1. Paragraph Writing

Write a paragraph about your research topic:


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2. Presentation Notes

My topic: _______________________________________

Key points:
• _______________________________________________
• _______________________________________________
• _______________________________________________


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📍 DAY 10 — Final Presentation + Reflection

1. My Presentation Checklist

Tick each box:

□ I speak clearly
□ I use full sentences
□ I look at the audience
□ I speak for 3–5 minutes


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2. Reflection

Write 3 sentences:

1. This course helped me improve: _____________________________


2. I feel more confident at: _________________________________


3. My goal for next term is: _________________________________




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📘 END OF WORKBOOK


🧑‍🏫 TEACHER ANSWER SHEET

Part 1

1 → c
2 → d
3 → a
4 → b


Part 3

  1. 14
  2. 40
  3. 106
  4. 3500
  5. 67

Part 4

  1. plus
  2. minus
  3. times / multiplied by
  4. divided by

Part 5

  1. 11
  2. 14
  3. 10
  4. $8

Part 6

1 → b
2 → d
3 → c
4 → a







🌟 1. TEACHER ANSWER BOOK

Answers for every task in the student workbook.



WEEK 1

DAY 1 — Diagnostic + Classroom English

Reading Check Answers

1. Because he likes watching the birds.


2. Four birds (3 fantails + 1 tui).


3. He was early.



Classroom English Matching
A → 2
B → 3
C → 1


DAY 2 – Reading + Vocabulary

Skimming Answer:
B. Find the main idea quickly.

Penguin Passage Answers:

1. Very cold places.


2. By huddling together.


3. Fish and krill.



Synonyms (accept variations)

1. Big → large / huge


2. Cold → freezing / chilly


3. Happy → glad / joyful


4. Fast → quick / rapid



DAY 3 – TEEL Writing

Identify TEEL

1. E


2. E


3. L


4. T



(Any TEEL paragraph acceptable as long as order is correct and meaning is clear.)


DAY 4 – Maths Language

Vocabulary Match
Total → B
Difference → A

Word Problems

1. 45 + 30 = 75


2. 120 – 80 = 40



DAY 5 – NZ Culture

Reading Answers

1. Beautiful nature, friendly people, outdoor activities.


2. Rugby and tramping (or other outdoor sports).


3. Māori culture.



Similarity/difference: various valid answers.

Debate: any logical reason accepted.


WEEK 2

DAY 6 – Science

Vocabulary Match
Predict → B
Observe → A

Predictions / observations are open answers.


DAY 7 – Real-Life English

Phrase Match
1 → B
2 → A

Scripts: any understandable dialogue accepted.


DAY 8 – Reading & Research

Kiwi Passage Answers

1. They cannot fly because their wings are small/weak.


2. Because of predators like stoats and cats.



Research facts vary.


DAY 9 – Writing

Paragraphs are open — look for:
✔ Topic sentence
✔ Supporting points
✔ Clear sentences
✔ Basic punctuation


DAY 10 – Final Presentation

Checklist = student self-evaluation.
Reflections are open.



🌟 2. PRINTABLE “PDF-STYLE” LAYOUT (CLEAN VERSION)

You can paste this into a Word doc and export as PDF.


NZ SCHOOL SKILLS WORKBOOK

Returning Korean ESOL Students (11–12)
2-Week Programme: 46 Hours


WEEK 1 – Core Skills

DAY 1 — Diagnostic & Classroom English

About Me

Reading check

Writing sample

Classroom English matching

Speaking introduction practice


DAY 2 — Reading Skills & Vocabulary

Skimming practice

Penguin reading

Comprehension questions

Synonyms

One-minute retelling


DAY 3 — Writing: TEEL

TEEL identification

TEEL paragraph writing

Speaking TEEL presentation



DAY 4 — Maths Language

Maths vocabulary

Word problems

Explaining thinking aloud



DAY 5 — NZ Culture + Debate

NZ culture passage

Comprehension

Compare NZ/Korea

Mini debate


WEEK 2 – Fluency & Application

DAY 6 — Science Skills

Predict/observe vocabulary

Science experiment

Speaking explanation


DAY 7 — Real-Life English

Useful phrases

Role plays

Short script writing



DAY 8 — Reading & Research

Kiwi reading

Comprehension

Research project notes


DAY 9 — Writing & Presentation Prep

Paragraph writing

Presentation script

Key points


DAY 10 — Presentations

3–5 minute speech

Checklist

Final reflection


🌟 3. COLOUR-CODED VERSION (TEACHER VISUAL)

Use this for posters, slides, lesson plans.

🟦 BLUE — Reading Skills

Skimming, scanning

Comprehension

Finding main ideas

Using vocabulary in context
(Days 1, 2, 8)


🟩 GREEN — Writing Skills

TEEL

Paragraphs

Summaries

Presentation scripts
(Days 3, 9)


🟧 ORANGE — Speaking & Confidence

Daily speaking drills

Retelling stories

Debates

Presentations
(All days, but especially Days 1, 5, 10)


🟪 PURPLE — Maths Language

Word problems

Explaining thinking

Maths vocabulary
(Day 4)


🟨 YELLOW — Real-Life English

Asking for help

Directions

Shopping

School communication
(Day 7)


🟥 RED — Science Skills

Experiments

Predictions

Observations
(Day 6)


⚫ BLACK — Culture/Integration

NZ culture

NZ school expectations
(Day 5)



🌟 4. EXTRA READING PASSAGES (A2–B1)

You can use these anywhere in the programme.


Reading Passage 1 – The Kea (A2/B1)

The kea is a large green parrot that lives in the South Island mountains of New Zealand. It is known for being very clever and playful. Kea often open backpacks or steal food from tourists. Scientists say that kea can solve problems quickly.

Questions:

1. Where does the kea live?


2. Why is the kea famous?


3. What do kea sometimes do to tourists?



Answers:

1. South Island mountains.


2. It is clever/playful.


3. Open backpacks or steal food.



Reading Passage 2 – NZ School Life (A2)

New Zealand schools start around 9am and finish around 3pm. Students usually call teachers by their first names. Many schools have outdoor areas where students can play sports at lunchtime.

Questions:

1. What time do NZ schools start?


2. What do students call teachers?


3. What do students do at lunchtime?



Answers:

1. 9am.


2. First names.


3. Play sports outdoors.



Reading Passage 3 – Technology in Class (B1)

Many NZ classrooms use Chromebooks or laptops. Students complete assignments online and submit work through Google Classroom. Teachers say technology helps students learn independently, but students must also learn how to stay focused.

Questions:

1. What do students use in class?


2. How do they submit work?


3. What is one challenge?



Answers:

1. Chromebooks/laptops.


2. Through Google Classroom.


3. Staying focused.



🌟 5. EXTRA SPEAKING GAMES (HIGHLY EFFECTIVE)



GAME 1 — “Find Someone Who…” (5–10 min)

Students walk around and ask classmates:

Find someone who likes rugby.

Find someone who has been to Queenstown.

Find someone who prefers Korean food.

Find someone who speaks more than two languages.


Goal: Ask full questions & respond politely.


GAME 2 — 30-Second Speaker (Excellent for confidence)

Give students a topic:

“My favourite place in NZ…”

“The best school subject is…”

"A funny experience in NZ…”


They must speak without stopping for 30 seconds.


GAME 3 — Sentence Race

Write a topic on the board:
“Penguins” or “Maths class”
Groups write as many correct sentences as possible in 3 minutes.


GAME 4 — Debate Corners

Signs: AGREE / DISAGREE

Statements:

“Homework should be shorter.”

“Korean food is better than NZ food.”

“School uniforms are a good idea.”


Students stand in each corner and give reasons.


GAME 5 — Mystery Bag (Your students will LOVE this)

Put random objects in a bag: spoon, toy animal, eraser, bandage, shell.
Students pick one and must explain:

what it is

where it’s from

who uses it

why it is important


They invent the answer → fun speaking practice!




⭐️ 1. PRINTABLE COVER PAGES (TEXT LAYOUT)



Cover Page Option 1 — Modern & Clean

NZ SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAMME
For Korean ESOL Students (Ages 11–12)
2-Week Intensive Course — 46 Hours

Focus Areas:

Academic English (Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Maths Language

Real-Life School English

NZ Culture & Confidence


Provided by:
Canterbury College
Teacher: ________




Cover Page Option 2 — Friendly & Student-Focused

🇳🇿 WELCOME TO THE NZ SCHOOL SUCCESS COURSE!

2 Weeks | 46 Hours | Level: B1
For Returning Korean ESOL Students

This workbook will help you:
🌟 Speak confidently
🌟 Improve writing & TEEL
🌟 Understand NZ school subjects
🌟 Learn classroom English
🌟 Prepare for success this year

Student Name: ____________



Cover Page Option 3 — Minimalist

NEW ZEALAND ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE
Student Workbook
Age 11–12 | Level B1 | Duration: 2 Weeks


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⭐️ 2. TEACHER SLIDE DECK (TEXT SCRIPT)

Use this if you create PowerPoints — each “slide” is one screen.


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Slide 1 – Title

NZ School Success Course
Welcome students! Introduce the goals.



Slide 2 – Course Goals

Build speaking confidence

Improve academic English

Learn NZ classroom language

Strengthen reading & writing

Prepare for success in school subjects



Slide 3 – Daily Routine

1. Warm-up speaking


2. Reading/writing/maths


3. Group activity


4. Reflection


5. Homework explanation




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Slide 4 – Speaking Rules

Full sentences only

Look up from paper

Speak slowly

Try again — mistakes are OK!



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Slide 5 – What is TEEL?

Topic

Explain

Evidence

Link



Slide 6 – Maths Language

sum | total | difference | estimate | multiply | divide



Slide 7 – Real-Life English

“I don’t understand.”
“Can you explain again?”
“How do I say this in English?”



Slide 8 – Final Presentation

3–5 minutes
Clear voice
One main idea
Conclusion



⭐️ 3. WELCOME LETTER (ENGLISH + KOREAN)


ENGLISH VERSION

Welcome to the NZ School Success Programme!

Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you for joining our 2-week, 46-hour academic programme designed especially for Korean students who have already studied in New Zealand. Our goal is to help students become more confident, more fluent, and more successful in all school subjects.

Over the next two weeks, students will work on:

Speaking confidence

Reading comprehension

TEEL writing

Maths language

Real-life school English

NZ culture & communication


Students will practice English every day through speaking, writing, group tasks, projects, and a final presentation.

If you have any questions, please contact us anytime.

Warm regards,
[Teacher Name]



KOREAN VERSION

NZ School Success 프로그램에 오신 것을 환영합니다!

학부모님과 학생 여러분께,

뉴질랜드에서 이미 1년 이상 공부한 한국 학생들을 위해 설계된 2주(46시간) 집중 프로그램에 등록해 주셔서 감사합니다. 이 과정의 목표는 학생들이 더 유창하고 자신감 있게 뉴질랜드 학교 생활을 할 수 있도록 돕는 것입니다.

2주 동안 학생들은 다음을 배우고 연습합니다:

영어 말하기 자신감

읽기 이해

TEEL 글쓰기

수학 표현과 문제 해결 영어

학교에서 실제로 사용하는 영어

뉴질랜드 문화와 의사소통


매일 말하기, 글쓰기, 그룹 활동, 프로젝트, 발표 등을 통해 영어를 자연스럽게 사용하게 됩니다.

질문이 있으시면 언제든지 문의해 주세요.

감사합니다.
[Teacher Name]



⭐️ 4. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (TEXT)



CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

NZ SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAMME
2-Week Academic Course — 46 Hours

This certifies that
_______________________________
has successfully completed the New Zealand School Success Programme, demonstrating dedication, improvement, and positive participation in all learning areas.

Date: ____________
Teacher: _____________________



⭐️ 5. DAILY ATTENDANCE SHEET

NZ SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAMME – ATTENDANCE

Student Name: ____________________

Week 1
Day Date Present? Notes
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri

Week 2
Day Date Present? Notes
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri

⭐️ 6. MASTER VOCABULARY LIST (STUDENT-FRIENDLY)

Classroom English

repeat
explain
I don’t understand
question
borrow
finished
example
project

Academic Words

summarise
predict
observe
compare
contrast
analyse
conclude
evaluate

Maths Words

sum
difference
product
estimate
increase
decrease
divide
multiply
average

Speaking Connectors

in my opinion
firstly
for example
however
on the other hand
finally


⭐️ 7. PRINTABLE SPEAKING SENTENCE STARTERS

Agreeing:

I agree because…

That’s true.

I think the same.


Disagreeing:

I’m not sure about that.

I disagree because…


Opinion:

In my opinion…

I believe that…


Explaining:

First…

Then…

Finally…


Clarifying:

Can you repeat that?

What does ___ mean?


⭐️ 8. END-OF-COURSE TEST (B1 LEVEL)



PART 1 – Reading

Short passage:
“New Zealand schools encourage students to work together in groups. Teachers often ask students to share ideas, discuss problems, and help each other learn. This helps students develop communication skills and confidence.”

Questions:

1. What do NZ schools encourage?


2. Why do teachers ask students to share ideas?


3. What skills do students develop?



PART 2 – Writing

Write one TEEL paragraph about this topic:
“Should students wear school uniforms?”


PART 3 – Speaking

Speak for one minute about:
“Something I improved during the course.”


PART 4 – Maths Language

Match:

1. total


2. estimate


3. difference


4. multiply



A. guess
B. answer to subtraction
C. add everything
D. ×


⭐️ 9. END-OF-COURSE TEST ANSWERS

Reading:

1. Group work


2. To share ideas and discuss problems


3. Communication + confidence



Maths matching:
1–C
2–A
3–B
4–D

Writing → use TEEL structure
Speaking → fluency rubric



⭐️ 10. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS (NZ-STYLE)

1. Try your best — mistakes are OK


2. Listen when someone is speaking


3. Put your hand up to ask questions


4. Work well in groups


5. Respect others' ideas


6. Speak English as much as possible


7. Keep your book tidy


8. Be kind, positive, and brave




⭐️ MASTER COURSE PACKAGE

“NZ School Success Programme – Returning Korean ESOL Students (Age 11–12)”
2 Weeks – 46 Hours
Focus: Academic Skills + Speaking Confidence + NZ School Integration


SECTION 1

📘 STUDENT WORKBOOK (Full 2-Week Programme)

(Already provided previously, but now compiled cleanly as ONE full document.)
Scroll down — the full workbook begins here and ends at Section 2.


🎒 NZ SCHOOL SKILLS WORKBOOK

For Korean ESOL Students (11–12) Studying in NZ


WEEK 1 – Core Skills


DAY 1 – Assessment + Classroom English

1. About Me

(Students fill)

2. Reading Check

Short passage + 3 comprehension questions

3. Writing Sample

“Write 6–8 sentences about your life in NZ.”

4. Classroom English Match

(3 phrases → meanings)

5. Speaking: Introductions

“My name is… I like… This year I want to improve…”



DAY 2 – Reading + Vocabulary

Skimming task (choose main idea)

Penguin passage

Comprehension

Synonym matching

1-minute retell



DAY 3 – Writing: TEEL Structure

Identify parts of TEEL

Write a TEEL paragraph

Share with a partner




DAY 4 – Maths Language

Vocabulary: total, difference, estimate, increase

2 word problems

Speak your thinking process



DAY 5 – NZ Culture + Discussion

Reading passage

Comprehension

NZ/Korea Venn diagram

Debate activity
“Which country has the better school system?”



WEEK 2 – Fluency, Confidence & Real Skills


DAY 6 – Science Skills

Predict vs Observe vocabulary

Simple experiment

Write prediction + observation

Explain to partner



DAY 7 – Real-Life English

Asking for help

School office English

Role plays

Short script writing




DAY 8 – Reading + Research

Kiwi bird reading

Comprehension

Research 5 facts

Mini presentation



DAY 9 – Writing + Presentation Prep

Paragraph drafting

Organize ideas

Script writing

Practice speaking with timer


DAY 10 – Final Class Presentation

Present 3–5 minutes

Peer feedback

Reflection sheet



END OF STUDENT WORKBOOK


SECTION 2

📘 TEACHER ANSWER BOOK

(Clean, organised version)

You already received answers earlier — here they are consolidated:



WEEK 1 ANSWERS

DAY 1

Reading answers:

1. Because he likes watching the birds.


2. Four.


3. He was early.



Classroom English:
A→2, B→3, C→1

DAY 2

Skimming: B
Penguin passage:

1. Very cold places


2. Huddling together


3. Fish and krill
Synonyms (examples):
big → large, cold → freezing, happy → glad, fast → quick




DAY 3

TEEL:
1–E, 2–E, 3–L, 4–T



DAY 4

Maths vocab: total→B, difference→A
Word problems:

1. 75


2. 40



DAY 5

NZ culture:

1. Beautiful nature


2. Rugby + outdoors


3. Māori culture



WEEK 2 ANSWERS

DAY 6

Predict/observe = open answers


DAY 7

Phrase match: 1→B, 2→A


DAY 8

Kiwi passage:

1. Small wings


2. Predators


DAY 9

Open writing evaluation.


DAY 10

Checklist + reflection = open.


SECTION 3

⏰ TEACHER LESSON PLANS WITH TIMINGS (46 hours)

Each day = 4.5 hours instructional + breaks.


WEEK 1


DAY 1 (4.5 hrs)

1. Warm-up interviews – 20 min
2. Reading diagnostic – 20 min
3. Writing diagnostic – 30 min
Break
4. Classroom English – 40 min
5. Speaking introductions – 60 min
6. Goal setting – 30 min



DAY 2

Reading Skills (2 hrs)
Vocabulary (1 hr)
Speaking: Retell (45 min)
Reading game (30 min)


DAY 3

TEEL teaching (40 min)
Model paragraph (40 min)
Write own (60 min)
Peer feedback (40 min)


DAY 4

Maths vocab (40 min)
Word problems (40 min)
Explanations aloud (45 min)
Maths game (30 min)


DAY 5

Culture reading (40 min)
Venn diagram (45 min)
Debate (60 min)
Reflection (20 min)

WEEK 2

DAY 6

Predict vs observe (30 min)
Experiment (60 min)
Write + speak (40 min)
Science vocabulary game (30 min)


DAY 7

Real-life English teaching (45 min)
School role plays (60 min)
Script writing (30 min)
Perform scripts (60 min)


DAY 8

Kiwi reading (40 min)
Fact research (60 min)
Draft mini poster (60 min)


DAY 9

Paragraph writing (60 min)
Presentation structure (40 min)
Practice delivery (60 min)


DAY 10

Presentations (2 hours)
Peer notes (20 min)
Certificates (if any)
Reflection (30 min)



SECTION 4

🏠 HOMEWORK PACK

Daily Homework (10 days)

Day 1: Write 6 sentences about NZ school life.
Day 2: Read a short news article + 3 facts.
Day 3: TEEL paragraph rewrite.
Day 4: 4 extra maths problems.
Day 5: Cultural comparison paragraph.
Day 6: Science vocabulary list (10 words).
Day 7: Write shop/office dialogue.
Day 8: Add 3 new research facts.
Day 9: Practice speech at home (2×).
Day 10: Final reflection.



SECTION 5

📝 ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

SPEAKING RUBRIC (B1 Level)

Category Excellent (4) Good (3) Basic (2) Needs Work (1)

Fluency Speaks smoothly Occasional pauses Frequent pauses Very limited
Pronunciation Clear Mostly clear Sometimes unclear Hard to understand
Grammar Mostly correct Some errors Frequent errors Very inaccurate
Confidence Strong Moderate Low Very low



WRITING RUBRIC

✔ TEEL structure
✔ Sentence accuracy
✔ Vocabulary
✔ Coherence
✔ Punctuation

Each scored 1–4 (total /20)


SECTION 6

➕ EXTRA MATHS SHEETS (NZ STYLE, AGE 11–12)

Sheet 1: Number & Place Value

1. Write in words: 4,302


2. Round to nearest 10: 478


3. Round to nearest 100: 1,249


4. 3200 ÷ 100 =


5. 45 × 6 =



Answers:

1. four thousand three hundred and two


2. 480


3. 1,200


4. 32


5. 270


Sheet 2: Word Problems

1. A school has 368 students. 129 are boys. How many are girls?


2. A bus can hold 52 people. How many buses are needed for 214 students?



Answers:

1. 239


2. 5 buses


SECTION 7

👨‍👩‍👧 PARENT PROGRESS REPORT TEMPLATE

Student Name:
Week:

Reading

□ Strong □ Good □ Improving □ Needs Support

Writing

□ Strong □ Good □ Improving □ Needs Support

Speaking Confidence

□ Strong □ Good □ Improving □ Needs Support

Maths Language

□ Strong □ Good □ Improving □ Needs Support

General Comments:

(Teacher writes 3–4 sentences)

Next Steps for Home:

Practice speaking English 10 minutes per day

Review vocabulary

Read 3 short texts per week



SECTION 8

🎨 CLASSROOM POSTERS (TEXT-ONLY)


Poster: Classroom English

“Can you help me please?”

“I don’t understand.”

“Can you repeat that?”

“I agree because…”

“In my opinion…”



Poster: TEEL

T – Topic sentence
E – Explain
E – Evidence/example
L – Link


Poster: Maths Words

Sum

Total

Difference

Estimate

Increase

Decrease

Multiply

Divide




Poster: Speaking Tips

Look up

Smile

Speak slowly

Breathe

One idea per sentence




SECTION 9

🎤 EXTRA SPEAKING CONFIDENCE PACK

1. 30-Second Speak

Students talk nonstop for 30 seconds about:

“My weekend”

“My opinion on uniforms”

“My dream job”


2. Mystery Bag

Pick item → invent a story.

3. Wrong Answers Only

Teacher asks a question → student answers incorrectly on purpose (fun).

4. Debate Corners

Agree / disagree statements.

5. Interview Circles

Students rotate partners every 2 minutes.


Extra material 

Absolutely — you’re right 👍
What you have now is excellent content, but as a student-facing workbook it currently represents about 2–2.5 hours per day, not a full 5-hour day.

Below is a clear, practical expansion that keeps your existing workbook intact and adds enough structured student work to reach 5 hours per day, without feeling like filler.

I’ll do this in a way that:

✅ Keeps ESOL students engaged

✅ Matches NZ classroom expectations

✅ Is easy for teachers to run

✅ Results in a much thicker, more credible workbook



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🔧 HOW WE’LL FIX IT (BIG PICTURE)

Each 5-hour day should include:

Component Time

Speaking warm-up & review 30 min
Core reading / writing task 60 min
Vocabulary + grammar practice 45 min
Integrated speaking task 45 min
Project / extended task 60 min
Reflection + consolidation 30 min
Total 5 hours


Your workbook already covers the core tasks.
What it’s missing are:

Extended practice pages

Scaffolded speaking planners

Vocabulary recycling

Independent + pair work

Reflection pages



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📘 STUDENT WORKBOOK — EXPANDED TO 5 HOURS PER DAY

Below are ADD-ON SECTIONS you insert after each day.

You do not need to rewrite what you already have — just insert these.


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🔵 DAY 1 — ADDITIONAL 2.5 HOURS

6. Speaking Warm-Up (30 min)

Circle and answer in full sentences.

1. I feel confident speaking English: ☐ always ☐ sometimes ☐ rarely



Why?


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2. When I don’t understand, I usually: ☐ ask for help ☐ wait ☐ guess



Explain why:


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Partner discussion: “What is one thing you want to be better at in English?”

Write your partner’s answer:


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7. Classroom English Writing Practice (30 min)

Rewrite these sentences in polite classroom English.

1. Say again. → _________________________________________________


2. I don’t know. → _________________________________________________


3. Help me. → _________________________________________________




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8. Grammar Focus — Present Simple (45 min)

Circle the correct answer.

1. I am / is / are from Korea.


2. My teacher give / gives / giving homework.


3. Students learn / learns English every day.



Now write 5 true sentences about you:

1. 
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2. 
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3. 
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4. 
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5. 
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9. Listening + Note Taking (Teacher Read-Aloud) (30 min)

Your teacher will read a short text about NZ schools.

Write 5 key words you hear:

1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________


2. __________ 5. __________



Write one sentence using two of the words:


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10. Reflection (15 min)

Today I learned:


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One question I still have:


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✅ Day 1 now = ~5 hours


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🔵 DAY 2 — ADDITIONAL 2.5 HOURS

5. Vocabulary Deep Practice (45 min)

Choose 3 new words from today.

Word 1: __________ Meaning: __________ Sentence:


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Word 2: __________ Meaning: __________ Sentence:


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Word 3: __________ Meaning: __________ Sentence:


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6. Reading Extension (30 min)

Read again and underline:

🟦 nouns

🟨 verbs


Write: 2 nouns: __________ / __________
2 verbs: __________ / __________


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7. Speaking Ladder (45 min)

Talk about penguins:

Round 1: 1 sentence


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Round 2: 3 sentences


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Round 3: 5 sentences


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8. Compare & Think (30 min)

Compare penguins and kiwi birds.

Same: _____________________________________________
Different: _________________________________________


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9. Writing Challenge (30 min)

Write 8–10 sentences: “Why animals need protection”


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10. Reflection (15 min)

One thing I spoke confidently about today:


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🔵 DAY 3 — ADDITIONAL 2.5 HOURS (TEEL HEAVY DAY)

4. TEEL Sentence Builder (45 min)

Match the sentence to TEEL part.

1. Exercise helps children focus at school. ___


2. For example, exercise improves brain function. ___


3. This shows exercise is important every day. ___



T / E / E / L


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5. TEEL Paragraph — Scaffolded (45 min)

Fill the frame:

Topic: ______________________________________
Explain: _____________________________________
Evidence: ___________________________________
Link: _______________________________________


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6. Peer Editing Checklist (30 min)

Tick ✔

☐ Full sentences
☐ Capital letters
☐ Clear topic
☐ Link sentence

One suggestion for my partner:


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7. Oral TEEL Presentation (45 min)

Practice speaking your paragraph: ☐ once
☐ twice
☐ to a group

Teacher feedback:


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8. Reflection (15 min)

One sentence I improved today:


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🔵 DAYS 4–10

I recommend applying the same structure:

Each day adds:

✅ Vocabulary expansion page

✅ Grammar or language focus

✅ Speaking scaffold (ladder / debate planner / role-play frame)

✅ Extended writing

✅ Reflection


If you want, I can:

📘 Rewrite the FULL workbook as a single polished 5-hour-per-day PDF

🧑‍🏫 Create a daily teacher pacing guide (minute-by-minute)

🎯 Align it explicitly to NZ Curriculum Levels 2–3

🇰🇷 Add Korean support notes (optional)



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💬 My professional judgement

With these additions:

Your workbook becomes credible for international audits

Parents will clearly see value

Teachers won’t run out of material

Students stay busy, confident, and successful


Just tell me which option you want next, and I’ll build it for you.


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