Comparative Curriculum Table
Here is a comprehensive curriculum table based on the grammar topics and vocabulary
from the Basic (1-3), Evolve, and Four Corners textbook series. The curriculum is organized
by lesson, including topic, key vocabulary, and grammar for each unit.
Lesson Topic Key Vocabulary Grammar Series
Reference
1 Introductions & Names, Verb "to be" Basic 1 (U1-4),
Personal Info countries, (am/is/are), Evolve U1, Four
greetings, Subject Corners
numbers pronouns Welcome
2 Everyday Common nouns Plural nouns, Basic 1 (U3,6-
Objects (e.g., book, Demonstratives 7), Four
phone, bag) (this/that) Corners U3
3 Descriptions Adjectives (e.g., Possessive Basic 1
tall, happy, adjectives, (U4,8,10),
colors) Adjectives Evolve U3, Four
Corners U3
4 Locations & Places (e.g., Prepositions of Basic 1 (U5),
Directions park, school), place, Basic 3 (U3),
prepositions Imperatives Four Corners
U2,4
5 Daily Routines Action verbs Simple present, Basic 2 (U6),
(e.g., eat, work, Adverbs of Evolve U5-7,
sleep) frequency Four Corners
U4-5
6 Abilities & Hobbies (e.g., Can/can't Basic 3 (U1),
Skills swim, dance, (ability) Four Corners
cook) U6
7 Current Actions Activity verbs Present Basic 1 (U9),
(e.g., running, continuous Evolve U7, Four
writing) Corners U6
8 Possessions Family, Have/has, Basic 3 (U4),
belongings (e.g., Possessive 's Evolve U4
bag, phone)
9 Past Events Past time Simple past Basic 3 (U6-8),
markers (e.g., (was/were, Evolve U11-15,
yesterday, last regular/irregul Four Corners
week) ar) U7
10 Future Plans Future Future (be Evolve U13,
intentions (e.g., going to) Four Corners
travel, study) U7 (plans)
11 Food & Food items Count/non- Evolve U6, Four
Quantities (e.g., apple, count nouns Corners U5
milk),
containers
12 Feelings & Emotions (e.g., Adjectives Basic 3 (U9),
Emotions happy, tired, (descriptive) Evolve U11
excited)
Notes on Progression & Adaptability:
1. 1. Foundational First: Lessons 1-4 focus on basic grammar (verb "to be," pronouns,
nouns) and simple interactions.
2. 2. Practical Expansion: Lessons 5-8 introduce routines, abilities, and ongoing actions
(present tenses).
3. 3. Advanced Contexts: Lessons 9-12 cover past/future tenses, abstract concepts
(emotions), and functional vocabulary (food, directions).
4. 4. Flexibility: Adjust vocabulary depth based on student level (e.g., add "technology
terms" in Unit 2 if needed).