Pearson Longman
Center Stage 1 Student Book
Correlated to
California Model Standards
Unit / Language Skills / Language Functions1
It’s Nice to Meet You
Topics
Personal Identification / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.3,6,9)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.5,9)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.5)
-Ask simple questions (p.5)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.10)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.10)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.11)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.11)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.11) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.3-5,8-9)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.3-5)
Suasion
Request (3,9)
2
Are You From Mexico?
Topics
Personal Identification / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations using previously learned material (p.15,18,19)
-Demonstrate strategies to check for understanding, clarifying by attempting to reproduce what has been heard for example (p.15,19)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.17,21)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.21)
-Ask simple questions (p.21)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.22)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.22)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.23)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.23) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.15-17,20-21)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.15-16
Suasion
Request (p.19-21)
3
Who’s He?
Topics
Job Titles / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.27,30,31)
-Demonstrate strategies to check for understanding, clarifying by attempting to reproduce what has been heard for example (p.27)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.29)
-Ask simple questions (p.33)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.34)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.34)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.35)
-Write numerals (p.35)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.35) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.27,29,31-33)
Suasion
Request (p.27,31-33)
4
What’s Your Phone Number? / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.39,42,43)
-Demonstrate strategies to check for understanding, clarifying by attempting to reproduce what has been heard for example (p.39,43)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.45)
-Ask simple questions (p.41,45)
Reading
-Relate phonological sounds to letters and clusters of letters (sound symbol correspondence) (p.44)
-Recognize basic sight words (p.46)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.46)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.47)
-Write numerals (p.47)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.47) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.39-41,43-45)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.39,40,43,45)
Suasion
Request (p.39,40,43,44)
5
Open Your Books
Topics
Following Simple Instructions / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.51,54,55)
-Demonstrate comprehension of basic commands through physical action (p.55)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.57)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.59)
-Write numerals (p.59)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.59) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.51-57)
Suasion
Request (p.51-57)
6
It’s Monday Morning
Topics
Weather / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.63,66,67)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.69)
-Ask simple questions (p.69)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.70)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.70)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.71)
-Write numerals (p.71)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.71) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (P.63-65,67-69)
Suasion
Request (p.64,67-69)
7
These Jeans Are On Sale
Topics
Money / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.75,78,79)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.81)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.81)
-Ask simple questions (p.81)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.82)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.82)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.83)
-Write numerals (p.83)
-Write a list (shopping or invitation for example) from material read or heard (p.83)
-Copy or transcribe familiar words, phrases, and high-frequency expressions from learned materials (p.83)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.83) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.75-77,79-81)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.75,76,77,79)
Suasion
Request (p.75-77,79-81)
8
There’s a Sunny Kitchen / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.87,90,91)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.89,93)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.93)
-Ask simple questions (p.89,93)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.94)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.95)
-Write numerals (p.95)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.95) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.87-89,91-93)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.87-89,91)
Suasion
Request (p.87,89,91,92-93)
9
I Want a Turkey Sandwich / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.99,102,103)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.101,105)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.101,105)
-Ask simple questions (p.101,105)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.106)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.106)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.107)
-Write a list (shopping or invitation for example) from material read or heard (p.106)
-Copy or transcribe familiar words, phrases, and high-frequency expressions from learned materials (p.106)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.107) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.99-101, 103-105)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.103-105)
Suasion
Request (p.99,103)
10
Do You Have a Fever? / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.111,114,115)
-Demonstrate comprehension of basic commands through physical action (p.111,115)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.113,117)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.113,117)
-Ask simple questions(p.113,117)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.118)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.118)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.119)
-Write numerals (p.119)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.119) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.111-113,115-117)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.111)
Suasion
Request (p.111,112,115-117)
11
I Always Do the Dishes / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.123,127)
Speaking
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.129)
-Ask simple questions (p.129)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.130)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.131)
-Copy or transcribe familiar words, phrases, and high-frequency expressions from learned materials (p.131)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.131) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.123-125,127-129)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.127)
Suasion
Request (p.123,127,128-129)
12
It’s Next to the Bank / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.135,138,139)
-Demonstrate strategies to check for understanding, clarifying by attempting to reproduce what has been heard for example (p.135,139)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.137,141)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.137,141)
-Ask simple questions (p.137,141)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.142)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.142)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.143)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.143) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.135-137,139-141)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.135)
Suasion
Request (p.135,137,139-141)
13
I’m Talking on the Phone / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.147,150,151)
Speaking
-Make statements related to basic needs using previously learned words and phrases (p.149)
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.149,153)
-Ask simple questions (p.153)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.154)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.154)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.155) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.147-149,151-153)
Suasion
Request (p.147,148,151)
14
Are You Walking to School? / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.159,162,163)
-Demonstrate comprehension of basic commands through physical action (p.159)
-Respond appropriately so short emergency warnings (stop, get back, slow down) (p.163)
Speaking
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.161)
-Ask simple questions (p.161,165)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.166)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.166)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.167)
-Write simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary and structures (p.167) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.159-161,163-165)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction
Suasion
Request (p.159-161,163-165)
15
My Boyfriend Can’t Sing
Topics
Job Titles / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.171,174,175)
Speaking
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.173,177)
-Ask simple questions (p.173,177)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.178)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.179)
-Write numerals (p.179)
-Fill out simple forms which require biographical/ personal information (p.179) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.171-173,175-177)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.171,173)
Suasion
Request (p.171,173,175-177)
16
We Were At Home / Listening
-Demonstrate comprehension of simple words in context of common, everyday situations (p.183,186,187)
Speaking
-Answer simple questions with “yes”, “no”, one word, or short-phrase responses (p.189)
-Ask simple questions (p.189)
Reading
-Recognize basic sight words (p.190)
-Interpret sentences using vocabulary and structures previously learned orally (p.190)
Writing
-Print the letters of the alphabet legibly (p.191)
-Write numerals (p.191) / Factual information Command, agree/ disagree, tell (p.183-185,187-189)
Social and Interpersonal Relations
Introduce, take leave, express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction (p.189)
Suasion
Request (p.183,187,188-189)
Cultural aspects such as nonverbal behavior and cross-cultural communication are taught implicitly in context throughout the text.
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