Introduction
These Teacher’s Resource Materials are downloadable example, you may choose to use the basic level after
worksheets that can be printed, photocopied and used in presenting the new language in class, the standard level for
class or set for homework as part of the Harmonize course. revision, and the challenge version for consolidation later
They consist of: in the year.
• 11 Vocabulary worksheets (Basic, Standard, Challenge)
We recommend being open with students about how you
• 11 Grammar worksheets (Basic, Standard, Challenge)
plan to use these levelled worksheets; if students are aware
• 8 Reading worksheets (Basic, Standard, Challenge)
• Worksheet answer key of the decision-making processes around their learning it
• 8 Speaking pairwork worksheets (Levels 1–5 only) empowers them to engage with their own learning.
The materials have been carefully designed to provide It is also worth talking to parents about why you are
systematic further practice of the language areas covered in working with the levelled worksheets, and what the
the Student Book. benefits are. Some parents might be concerned that
These ready-to-use worksheets offer teachers a range differentiated methods are putting their child at a
of extra practice options and ensure that students are disadvantage. Explain to parents that the materials provide
working with materials that give them the appropriate level students with effective learning options that are better
of challenge. suited to their current language ability.
They can be used: Further information on teaching mixed-ability classes can
• as in-class practice after the corresponding Student be found in the introduction to the Teacher’s Guide.
Book lessons
• as homework to complement the Workbook Vocabulary worksheets
• as differentiated activities for mixed-ability classes
For each Student Book unit there is one photocopiable
• as revision
Vocabulary worksheet, which is available at three levels
• for fast finishers
• as warmers or fillers (Basic, Standard, Challenge).
• for substitution classes. These Vocabulary worksheets are designed to provide
The exercises in the worksheets are all activity types that extra practice and recycling of the two core vocabulary sets
the students will be familiar with from the Student Book or presented in each Student Book unit. They also incorporate
Workbook. The worksheets can be completed in class as an the extra vocabulary sets which are also practised in
opportunity for students to practise new language before the Workbook.
they then do the Workbook exercises for homework. You You can use each set of Vocabulary worksheets at the
can also set them for homework as a levelled alternative end of the Student Book unit, or later in the term, as
to the Workbook content, or give them for homework later a valuable revision tool. Alternatively, you can choose
as revision. to use the relevant section of the worksheet after each
An answer key is provided for you to use for a class check, corresponding lesson.
to mark worksheets individually, or to give to students in In addition, there is a Vocabulary Review worksheet for
order for them to self/peer check. Units 1–4 and another for Units 5–8.
Note that all of these worksheets are available to download
from Oxford English Hub in PDF format. Grammar worksheets
For each Student Book unit there is one photocopiable
Mixed-ability classes Grammar worksheet which is available at three levels
The worksheets offer further options when you are working (Basic, Standard, Challenge).
with mixed-ability groups. All worksheets (apart from the These Grammar worksheets are designed to provide extra
Speaking pairwork worksheets) are provided at three levels practice and recycling of the two main grammar points
(Basic, Standard and Challenge). These worksheet versions presented in each Student Book unit.
cover the same vocabulary, grammar points or reading You can use each set of Grammar worksheets at the
skills, but contain activities at a higher or lower level of end of the Student Book unit, or later in the term, as
challenge. This means that you can cover the same content a valuable revision tool. Alternatively, you can choose
in a lesson while providing each student with a level of to use the relevant section of the worksheet after each
challenge that is suited to their language level. corresponding lesson.
The three levels of each worksheet can also be used with In addition, there is a Grammar Review worksheet for Units
the same student as they progress through the year. For 1–4 and another for Units 5–8.
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Reading worksheets Assessment for Learning
There are eight Reading worksheets which each link At the end of each photocopiable worksheet there
to the topic of the corresponding Student Book units, is a self-assessment panel. Here is an example of a
1–8. These worksheets are also available at three levels self-assessment panel:
(Basic, Standard, Challenge). However, all three levels of For me, these exercises are … easy OK difficult
worksheet are based on the same reading text and share
identical opening and closing activities (exercises 1 and 4). Before marking any completed worksheets, encourage
Exercises 2 and 3 are then graded to Basic/Standard/ students to use the panel to reflect on their performance
Challenge level. This approach ensures that the teacher by indicating whether they found the worksheet easy, OK
is able to easily manage the reading task in class and it or difficult. This prepares students for lifelong learning by
enables students to discuss the content and broader topic encouraging them to take responsibility for their learning
of the reading text as a group. and be more self-aware. It also provides you as a teacher
We recommend following these steps: with a useful springboard to discuss how individual
• Distribute a worksheet to each student, ensuring that students are feeling about the level of challenge they have
they receive a worksheet at an appropriate level. been given.
• Do exercise 1 together as a class, eliciting answers from
students of all levels. Classroom management tips
• Tell students to read the text and work through exercises
2 and 3 on their worksheet, working either alone or in • Be prepared. Take the time to familiarize yourself with
same-level pairs. the exercises on the worksheets, so that you can answer
• Check answers to exercises 2 and 3, either by collecting any questions that students might have about them
in the worksheets or by copying the relevant answer key before, during and after the lesson.
for self/peer checking. • Let students decide. As teachers, we are aware which
• Do exercise 4 together as a class, eliciting answers and students in the group are the stronger or weaker.
ideas from students of all levels. However, this does not mean that we should always
assign levelled worksheets to students based on our own
The Reading worksheets provide extra reading skills assessment of their abilities. Instead, let the students
practice and also incorporate recycling and extension of the sometimes decide for themselves which option they
vocabulary, and sometimes the grammar, presented in the would like to tackle. This is an excellent way to increase
relevant Student Book unit. self-awareness, motivation and learner autonomy.
• Be flexible. Prepare enough worksheets for the lesson so
Speaking pairwork worksheets that all students who wish to work at a particular level
are able to. If they want to discuss the materials with
For Levels 1–5 of Harmonize, there are eight Speaking each other, it can be helpful to let them do so.
pairwork worksheets which each link to the topic of • Give students their own space. Unless you are using the
the corresponding Student Book units, 1–8. As these worksheets for assessment, encourage students to turn
communication activities by their nature involve to each other for help. Collaborative working methods
collaborative pairwork, levelled versions are not provided. often lead to co-operative outcomes: that’s when
The Speaking pairwork worksheets focus on extra speaking students are likely to teach each other and also learn
from each other.
practice with practical outcomes. The activities also
• Vary your approach. It’s a good idea to vary the way
incorporate recycling and extension of the vocabulary,
the worksheets are used in class. Ask students to work
grammar and functional language covered in the relevant individually, in pairs or in small groups. Sometimes ask
Student Book unit. them to take a worksheet home to finish it, or do it at the
These worksheets are best used at the end of the beginning of the next lesson as revision.
corresponding Student Book unit since they effectively • Use mixed pairs and groups. There is no need to always
bring together and activate a range of language and group students according to which level of worksheet
skills from the lessons. Each worksheet features a Useful they are working on. Let them sit where they usually sit.
In this way, students working on the worksheets also
language box and, for Harmonize 4 and 5, a Life skills
have the opportunity to compare their materials and
box is also included. We recommend going through the help each other out where possible.
instructions and Useful language and Life skills boxes
with the class before beginning the activity to ensure that
students understand the task and the target language.
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