OXFORD BILINGUAL JOURNEY • PRIMARY
Links between Big Bright Ideas / Big Questions and New Think Do
Learn.
• Shared content and methodology creates a natural transition
between learning English and learning other subjects in
English.
• Enquiry-based approach promotes autonomous learning and
encourages students to start exploring.
• CLIL lessons in the English classroom are consolidated in
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Crafts.
• During the process of exploring “big questions” in English
class, students develop linguistic competences and build critical
thinking skills across all subject areas.
This cross-curricular activity is linked to a nutrients chant in
New Think Do Learn Natural Sciences.
In addition, students can expand on the activities by learning
more about the types of food there are, and apply critical thinking
to the topic of food.
Natural Sciences
How do they work together?Content and methodology links
Social Sciences Both courses introduce students to the topic of
time and history.
Students undertake a calendar activity in the English class, and
then review ordinal numbers and use their critical thinking skills
in New Think Do Learn. At the end of the lesson they gather
information about a festival to consolidate the content.
Examples from Level 3 Examples from Level 3
Ask your Oxford representative for more examples of
integration.
