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الخميس، 20 ديسمبر 2018
الأحد، 21 أكتوبر 2018
Dear valued teachers
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We will be honored to share your creativity in "Infographics" with Shams Platform
They should be related to the subject; the skills, the grammatical rules .... etc
If you have any special Infographics, please do send them to us but don't forget to write the designer's and the school's names
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التسجيل بدأ من الآن وحتى موعد انطلاقها والذي سيكون بإذن الله يوم الأحد ١٩ صفر الموافق ٢٨ أكتوبر.
كما أرجو استخدام البريد الإلكتروني الرسمي للمدرسة عند التسجيل.
من خلال الرابط التالي
جوائز قيمتها حوالي ٥٠ ألف ريال بالإضافة إلى شهادات ودروع.
أتمنى من جميع المدارس التسجيل والبدء بتدريب الطلاب والطالبات والتنافس على المستوى المحلي والدولي.
برفقه دليل المشاركة
التسجيل
- المدارس الحكومية من الصف الرابع الابتدائي حتى الصف الثالث المتوسط
- المدارس العالمية من الصف الأول الابتدائي حتى الصف الثالث المتوسط
- المدارس الأهلية من الصف الأول الابتدائي حتى الصف الثالث المتوسط
- المدارس الأهلية التي لديها مسار دولي من الصف الأول الابتدائي حتى الصف الثالث المتوسط
- مدارس الجاليات من الصف الأول الابتدائي حتى الصف الثالث المتوسط
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أتمنى من جميع المدارس الابتدائية والمتوسطة،الحكومية والأهلية والعالمية والجاليات ( بنين وبنات) التسجيل والبدء بالتدريب خلال هذا الأسبوع.
التسجيل ينتهي يوم الأحد القادم ١٩ صفر
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الاثنين، 15 أكتوبر 2018
Making Reading Fun
Introduce the book in a fun way. You could play a
game related to the book, watch a clip from a movie, or do an artistic
project. Choose any fun way to get your student(s) excited about the
book. Some books may be easy to match with an activity, such as one
that's already been made into a movie, while others may take some
thought.
- For example, you could show them a clip from the movie Bridge to Terabithia before assigning the book.
- Similarly, you could introduce a Sherlock Holmes book by playing a mystery game.
Assign some of your favorites. Pick out books that
really grabbed your attention as a child or teenager. Enthusiasm is
contagious. If your students see you getting excited about the reading
material, they’re more likely to take an interest. Some timeless
examples include:
- Beverly Cleary’s books about Ramona Quimby
- Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew series
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books about Sherlock Holmes
Play audio books. Check out the school library or
your local public library for books on tape or CD. Look for free
downloadable versions of classics at Librivox.org. Audio books can fire
up interest in reading. The right narrator can add an element of drama
that a student might miss from text alone. Some good examples are:
- The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, narrated by Rob de Lorenzo
- The Odyssey by Homer, narrated by Ian McKellen
- “Sonnet XIX” by William Shakespeare, narrated by Patrick Stewart
Make connections to the outside world. Students will
more likely engage with the material if they can see how it relates to
the real world. Think of a variety of interesting activities that could
make this connection. You could:[8]
- Have students connect the reading to something in their lives. For example, you could ask them if they know a stubborn person like the narrator in Green Eggs and Ham.
- Assign students to act out scenes or from their reading.
- Plan a field trip on a related topic or theme to their assigned reading.
Hold contests. Sometimes the best motivation is
competition. Keep a weekly book quota to help students stay on track.
Give them small prizes for the books they read.
- For example, you could give each student a ticket for each book they read. Set up a list of rewards they could redeem their tickets for, such as extra credit points or 15 minutes on the computer.
- Matching pictures to words or phrases that describe them.
- Writing a chain story. Break the class up into groups. Give each group an opening sentence. Each student builds on the previous sentence until they have a complete story.
- Playing a modified “Go Fish” game. The rules are the same as the traditional game. However, in this game, students match words, rather than pictures.
الثلاثاء، 2 أكتوبر 2018
الثلاثاء، 25 سبتمبر 2018
Helping Older Students Enhance Their Reading Skills
Assess what they can already read. Hand out
paragraphs from age-appropriate books. Give each student a different
paragraph. Ask them to either read it aloud or explain what it’s about.
Whether the students find it too easy or too difficult, you should
adjust the readings until you can determine their reading level.
Students can demonstrate what they already know by:
- Reading aloud
- Answering comprehension questions
- Taking ungraded pre-tests
Talk to older learners to get an idea of their reading level.
Older learners are often more motivated to learn and have a greater
grasp on their current reading level. Ask them for their self-assessed
reading level and what they're comfortable reading now. Start there and
make adjustments as necessary. It's also a good idea to get an idea of
what their interests are so that you can meet their needs.
- You could ask questions like these: "What are your favorite genres?" "What do you find interesting to read about?" or "What do you think makes reading the most difficult?"
Match their maturity level. Adolescent and adult
learners understandably don’t want to read children’s books. For these
students, search for crime fiction or other adult themes tailored to low
literacy levels. You could also look for edited versions of the classic
authors, such as Shakespeare.[6] Some possible choices are:
- Reading Shakespeare with Young Adults by Mary Ellen Dakin
- The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
- Before We were Free by Julia Alvarez
Preview homework assignments in class. Divide
students into small groups. Have them read the title of their assigned
reading, as well as the captions to any illustrations in the reading. By
reserving time for this activity in class, you’ll emphasize the
importance of previewing in their future readings.[7] Some examples of guiding questions for this assignment are:
- This book is called How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Based on that title, what do you think this book is about?
- What information does this photograph of Civil Rights activists sitting at a “Whites Only” counter give us about the newspaper article?
Emphasize context. Dictionaries are great, but
looking up individual words can make readers lose their focus of the
subject matter of their assignment. Teach students the importance of
figuring out the meanings or significance of words from the context of
the sentence or paragraph. You can teach context though:
- Fill-in-the-blank questions. Students complete by choosing one of three possible words under or to the side of the question.
- Antonym exercises. Students must figure out the meaning of one word
by analyzing the use of its antonym (a word they already know) in the
same sentence. An example would be:
- While Mrs. Smith welcomed all immigrants, her neighbor was xenophobic. What does xenophobic mean?
Discuss reading strategies. Have your students plan
which strategies they’ll use for their assigned readings. For the next
class, ask them which strategies helped the most. Examples of reading
strategies are:
- Skimming
- Using context
- Trying to predict what will happen next in a narrative
Have them teach each other. Students absorb material
better when they learn from their classmates. They can read aloud to
each other and discuss what the reading meant to them. After about ten
minutes of group work, have students report their discussions to the
class. Some examples are:
- Pair share. Ask a question related to the reading. Pair up your students for a quick discussion about their answer. After about 10 minutes, ask each group to share their responses with the entire class.
- Catch-up. Break up your lecture into segments. Between each segment, have students work in small groups to compare notes and discuss what might not be clear to them. After about five to ten minutes, have each group share their findings with the class.
الأحد، 23 سبتمبر 2018
الأحد، 16 سبتمبر 2018
Teaching Young Readers Basic Skills
Teaching Young Readers Basic Skills
Find out their learning styles. You need to figure this out before you can teach reading skills. Most students learn by seeing (visual learners), hearing (auditory learners), or doing (kinesthetic learners).
- Teach visual learners with outlines, diagrams, and illustrated handouts.
- Teach auditory learners through audio books, oral reports, and rhyming games.
- Teach kinesthetic learners through role-playing activities, games, and field trips.
- If you're a school teacher or are teaching more than one child, it's important to balance these approaches to appeal to different types of learners.
Determine their likes and dislikes. One of the best
ways to help kids get excited about reading is to choose material that
already interests them. During the first week of school, talk to your
students about their likes. You can ask about favorite movies,
characters, or songs. Then you can tailor the reading material towards
their interests.
- For example, maybe several kids say that they love monkeys. Curious George would be a great place to start!
- Maybe your kids are into magic. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a good choice for young readers.
Start with easy material. For very young readers, try
titles along the lines of Dr. Seuss books or first-reader skill level.
Literary devices like rhyming or alliteration also appeal to young
readers. Look for books that are richly illustrated with engaging
pictures so that students can connect words and images. In addition to Dr. Seuss, some good examples include:
- The Cat from Hunger Mountain by Ed Young.
- Little Red by Bethan Woollvin.
- Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford.
Read to them. As you read, angle the book so that
your students can see the text and the illustrations. Make connections
between the texts and the images. Before you turn the page, ask students
engaging questions, such as:
- What do you think Little Red Riding Hood will do next?
- Why do you think Dr. Seuss made the Lorax speak for the trees?
- If you were one of the billy goats, what would you do?
Assign written responses. Writing can build grammar,
stamina, and a love for reading. At the beginning of class, have
students write a short paragraph that summarizes their homework
assignment or what they read in class yesterday. To make the response a
bit more enjoyable, ask them to also write about what they liked about
the reading and what they disliked. Other ideas for assignments include:
- Writing a letter to the main character.
- Converting the plot of the book into a news story.
- Writing an interview with the main character.
الأربعاء، 12 سبتمبر 2018
الثلاثاء، 28 أغسطس 2018
الأحد، 18 فبراير 2018
Speak, speak, speak!
Be confident and speak as often as
possible to as many people as you possibly can! Do not be shy to make
mistakes! The more you practice the better and more confident you will
become in your pronunciation and vocabulary. Remember, speaking is a
skill like learning a musical instrument or new sport – the only way you
can get good is to actually do it!
Use technology
A smartphone can be a powerful tool for
learning languages. Use it to record yourself speaking then listen back
to see how your English sounds to other people. Make the most of all
your favourite productivity apps to organise your practice time and make
a note of all the new words you learn.
Listen
Listen to news bulletins and songs in
English to listen to the pronunciation of words. You can also learn new
words and expressions this way. The more you listen, the more you learn!
Try copying what you hear to practise your pronunciation and learn
which words in a sentence are stressed.
Read out loud
Read the newspaper or a magazine out to
yourself. You could even find a script for your favourite TV show and
act it out! This is a great way to practise pronunciation because you
only need to concentrate on making sure you English sounds great and
don’t need to worry about sentence structure or grammar.
Learn a new word every day
Choose a word you would like to work on
and use practice it in different sentences. Use the word until you have
learnt it and keep using it regularly.
Watch films
Watch movies in English and pay attention to new vocabulary and pronunciation. Imitate the actors and have fun with it.
Make friends
Make friends with English speakers or
others learning to speak English and compare notes. Talk about things
that you have learnt and exchange ideas.
Do interesting activities in English
Take a cooking course in English or join
a book club! Anything you enjoy doing, make sure you do it and
communicate it in English. Using English to talk about things you enjoy
will make practising a positive experience.
Have a debate
Debate all the topics that interest you
with friends in English. Try to use as much vocabulary as you can to get
your point across and listen to the other arguments carefully so you
can argue against them effectively.
Use a dictionary
Online dictionaries often have audio
examples so you can check your pronunciation and there are lots of great
dictionary apps that you can take everywhere with you on your
smartphone. Make sure not to become too reliant on these tools, though.
Have a go at saying the words first then check afterwards to see if you
were right!
So, with all these practice tips to choose from, which one are you going to try first?
الأحد، 4 فبراير 2018
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