{ "id": "sbs-fusion", "name": "Side by Side Fusion", "description": "Side by Side Fusion Edition - Mixed-level chapters designed for combined beginner classes with differentiated learning paths", "difficulty": "beginner-mixed", "language": "en-US", "metadata": { "version": "1.0", "created": "2025-11-02", "updated": "2025-11-02", "source": "Side by Side English Learning Series - Fusion Edition", "target_level": "beginner-mixed", "total_estimated_hours": 4, "prerequisites": ["sbs-1"], "learning_objectives": [ "Enable mixed-level classes to learn together effectively", "Apply differentiated instruction principles", "Practice collaborative learning across levels", "Master content adapted to individual student levels" ], "content_tags": ["mixed-level", "differentiated", "collaborative", "beginner", "fusion"], "total_chapters": 3, "available_chapters": ["2-9", "3-8", "3-10"], "completion_criteria": { "overall_progress": 75, "chapters_completed": 1, "vocabulary_mastery": 75 } }, "chapters": [ { "id": "sbs-2-9-fusion", "chapter_number": "2-9", "name": "People, Places & Daily Activities (Fusion SBS2+9)", "description": "Mixed-level chapter combining SBS2 locations with SBS9 daily activities - designed for combined beginner classes", "estimated_hours": 2, "difficulty": "beginner-mixed", "prerequisites": ["sbs-1"], "learning_objectives": [ "SBS2: Master location vocabulary with Where questions", "SBS9: Practice simple present tense with daily activities", "Both: Learn to describe people's locations and activities", "Both: Practice collaborative communication across levels" ], "vocabulary_count": 31, "phrases_count": 11, "dialogs_count": 3, "exercises_count": 5, "target_levels": { "sbs2": { "focus": "Simple phrases + complex vocabulary", "grammar": "Where questions, to be (is/are), prepositions (at/in)", "principle": "Simple sentence structure with advanced vocabulary (professions, specific locations)" }, "sbs9": { "focus": "Complex phrases + simple vocabulary", "grammar": "Simple present tense, do/does questions, third person -s/-es", "principle": "Complex sentence structures with basic verbs (work, help, teach)" } } }, { "id": "sbs-3-8-fusion", "chapter_number": "3-8", "name": "What People Are Wearing (Fusion SBS3+8)", "description": "Mixed-level chapter combining SBS3 present continuous with SBS8 clothing vocabulary - designed for combined beginner classes", "estimated_hours": 2, "difficulty": "beginner-mixed", "prerequisites": ["sbs-1", "sbs-2"], "learning_objectives": [ "SBS3: Practice present continuous with clothing vocabulary", "SBS8: Learn clothing vocabulary with demonstratives (this/that/these/those)", "Both: Describe what people are wearing", "Both: Use colors with clothing items" ], "vocabulary_count": 34, "phrases_count": 29, "dialogs_count": 5, "exercises_count": 5, "target_levels": { "sbs3": { "focus": "Simple present continuous + complex clothing vocabulary", "grammar": "Present continuous (am/is/are + wearing), What questions", "principle": "Simple sentence structure (I'm wearing...) with specific clothing items and colors" }, "sbs8": { "focus": "Demonstratives + descriptions", "grammar": "This/that/these/those, singular/plural, adjectives with clothing", "principle": "Complex demonstrative structures with familiar clothing vocabulary" } } }, { "id": "sbs-3-10-fusion", "chapter_number": "3-10", "name": "Present Continuous & Simple Present - Actions & Habits (Fusion SBS3+10)", "description": "Combined chapter contrasting present continuous (what you're doing now) with simple present (what you do regularly) - master the distinction between ongoing and habitual actions", "estimated_hours": 34, "difficulty": "beginner", "prerequisites": ["sbs-1", "sbs-2"], "learning_objectives": [ "SBS3: Master present continuous for actions happening now (What are you doing?)", "SBS10: Master simple present for habits and routines (What do you do?)", "Both: Understand when to use each tense", "Both: Learn Yes/No questions and negatives", "Both: Practice days of the week and scheduling", "Both: Describe daily activities and current actions" ], "vocabulary_count": 150, "phrases_count": 31, "dialogs_count": 6, "exercises_count": 5, "target_levels": { "sbs3": { "focus": "Present continuous for current actions", "grammar": "am/is/are + verb-ing, What are you doing?, Where is he/she?", "principle": "Actions happening RIGHT NOW at this moment - temporary situations" }, "sbs10": { "focus": "Simple present for habits and routines", "grammar": "Do/Does questions, don't/doesn't negatives, short answers, days of the week", "principle": "Regular habits, schedules, and general facts - permanent or repeated situations" } }, "key_distinction": { "title": "NOW vs. ALWAYS", "explanation": "Present continuous = temporary actions happening NOW. Simple present = permanent habits or regular schedules.", "examples": [ { "present_continuous": "He's eating breakfast (right now in the kitchen)", "simple_present": "He eats breakfast every day (regular habit)", "user_language_continuous": "他正在吃早餐（现在在厨房）", "user_language_simple": "他每天吃早餐（常规习惯）" }, { "present_continuous": "I'm reading the newspaper (at this moment)", "simple_present": "I read the newspaper every day (daily routine)", "user_language_continuous": "我正在读报纸（此刻）", "user_language_simple": "我每天读报纸（每日常规）" } ] } } ], "pedagogical_approach": { "principle": "Simple phrases + complex words OR complex phrases + simple words - never both at once", "class_structure": "2-hour session with differentiated and collaborative activities", "level_interaction": "Mixed activities where both levels contribute according to their abilities", "benefits": [ "Both levels stay challenged at appropriate level", "Students can learn from each other", "Shared themes create classroom cohesion", "Efficient use of teacher time with combined classes" ] }, "usage_notes": { "when_to_use": "Use Fusion chapters when teaching combined classes of different SBS levels", "original_chapters": "Original SBS chapters remain available for homogeneous classes", "differentiation": "Each chapter targets two specific levels with differentiated content", "collaboration": "Exercises designed for both independent practice and collaborative interaction" } }