Tracking your Success

Gentlemen!

Congratulations on completing your LC2 project and creating your first curriculum vitae.

It is very important to save all the work that you have done in this project. You should always consider your resume as a work-in-progress document now and in the future when you start your career.

Keep on adding your achievements, new skills and experiences on a regular basis. Soon, you will be looking at the first CV that you created in the last week of 2010 with a big smile on your face as you see a timeline of many successful events.

See you next year :)

Ms. Rehab Rajab

New Resolutions

How often do you make them...How often do you break them?

Here comes our new realistic and attainable new resolutions..

As a teacher ,I resolve not to let any students fall through the cracks. If you are having problems,I will try to make an effort to do all I can do to help.

I promise you more work and practice for your own betterment...not as a punishment

I resolve to bring more interesting stuff to the class.


These are few...So what are yours?

This is a chance for you to turn a new page " a tabula rasa" in your life as a student here at IAT..

Your teacher

Jinan Basma

Best wishes for a New Year!

Dear students and teachers,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you good health, happiness and much success in your personal and professional endeavors for the New Year 2011!!!!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

A gentle reminder to....

Dear G11 gentlemen,

I hope you are all well after a fantastic weekend!

This is simply to remind you that you must post a Writing on the DXB English Blog at http://iatdxbgrade11.blogspot.com/ this week as per your teacher's instructions.

Remember the more you practice writing, the better you will get at it!

Good luck and have fun!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

An Authentic Reading relevant to our theme-Crime and Punishment

Hello,

I stumbled upon an interesting reading on "msn-arabia"that is relevant to our lesson and theme "Crime and Punishment". I recommend that you read it yourself, underline the main words(verbs, nouns, adjectives...) related to crime and punishment and notice how they are used in context...There are also some words that might be new and useful. Pen them in your vocab list for future use in TASK 2 writing..

Below is the link:
http://arabia.msn.com/News/General/SPA/2010/december/dubaicourt.aspx?region=uae.


Note: Writing submission due by end of day today...waiting to read what you have posted.

Your teacher,
Ms. Jinan

Final Exams

Hello G11!

LC2 exams are almost here. Exams will start on Sunday January 9th and end on Thursday January 20th, 2011.

Click here to download the schedule.

Good luck,

Ms. Rehab

Dear G11 gentlemen,

We are in the process of learning Speaking and Listening, both skills in much need of practice. I know you can hear, but can you listen?

Take advantage of all the in class online listening and speaking labs offered to you by your teacher, followed by helpful worksheets to assess your knowledge and level of understanding. You have also received a series of links useful for you to practice on your own, at home or anywhere.

One place you go to master the listening skill is http://www.bbc.co.uk/. Follow the steps to the radio section and take a leap of faith by listening to live BBC Radio with the latest news. You can choose from a list of topics which most interest you. If not, browse the site and familiarize yourself with all the activities at BBC.

In addition, we will start to discuss about the LC2 English Project "CV WRITING" Enrichment Program. Along with the provided booklet, your teacher will provide you with a wide variety of material to help you build your CV and learn to vocabulary associate to finding a job.

Wishing you the best of luck this week.

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja :)

Figment-Write yourself in

Hello Grade 11 students,
Since you are in the process of posting a weekly writing on your grade blogs, I suggest that you check the link below.

It is interesting ,since it is a place where you can read, write and get connected with other writers.

I highly recommend that you check it out, sign up and start posting..As I said before, the only method of perfecting your writing is through practice..Reading other writings can be helpful as they will provide you with further insights and extensive ideas.

What is figment?
Figment is a community where you can share your writing, connect with other readers, and discover new stories and authors. Whatever you're into, from sonnets to mysteries, from sci-fi stories to cell phone novels, you can find it all here.

Sign up Today, it's free and easy
http://figment.com/

Your teacher,
Mrs.Jinan Basma

a nice proverb

"Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire"-William Butler Yeats.

Your thoughts on that....??

Mrs.Jinan

IELTS WritingTask 1-table

Good afternoon gentelmen,

"Practice makes perfect".That is how the saying goes.
This applies to writng in general and TASK 1 IN SPECIFIC..DRILL, PRACTICE.
You might think this is so boring..why don't we write something more creative.
"Just do it" as the Nike add says...and I believe you can.

Below are some writing tips that generally apply to Task 1 writing.

1.Write your introduction by writing one or two sentences that summarize what the graph/table/pie chart shows. DO NOT COPY THE SAME EXACT WORDS FROM THE QUESTION.
2.Decide how you will organize your essay
3.Think about overall trends and interesting points.
4.Put your ideas together in logical order
5.Support your ideas with specific statistics-data-percentage-numbers
6.Use linking words to connect your ideas
7.Write a brief conclusion summarizing the major trend of the chart as a whole.

YOU HAVE TO WRITE A MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS.
Good luck,
Mrs.Jinan

Comparing / contrasting

Dear students,

Are apples and oranges the same because they are both a fruit?
What makes them the same? What makes them different?
What is the difference between a comparison and a contrast?
What is a similarity? A difference?
How can we read data from a chart or a table and compare / contrast it?
Writing Task 1 requires us to compare data, therefore, please take note of all the expressions relevant to describing changes in data / numbers.

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

Dear students,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a fun and safe National Day Celebration!

All the best for this great Nation and 39th celebration!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

Be a part of IAT Dubai Buzz team

Dear Students,

The second show of IAT Dubai Buzz weekly podcast is out. You can listen to this podcast at http://iatdubaibuzz.edublogs.org/

Or listen to toady’s show directly at http://iatdubaibuzz.edublogs.org/files/2010/11/IAT-Dubai-Buzz-Show-2-xxx32n.mp3

Being a part of a weekly podcast is a lot of fun. You get to practice your English and express your opinion.

Join IAT Dubai Buzz team and help produce our weekly podcast. To sign up, please complete the form at http://goo.gl/kHk34


Looking forward to working with you,

Ms. Rehab Rajab

Best of luck for LC2!

Dear students,

On behalf of the Grade 11 team, we would like to wish you all the best and much perseverance and effort in Cycle 2 @ IAT. We hope that you will take each period, each lesson, each activity, each skill has a learning tool for the future.
Bear in mind that weekly quizzes are still in effect, homework is also in the works, G11 English Project is to be introduced shortly, skills and tips are to be practiced and so many goodies are in store for you! Get prepared to stock up on useful vocabulary words that may perhaps be beneficial to you while searching for a job or applying for the upcoming Internship Program. See your teacher or Career Counselor for further details.
Gear up, get your material ready, books in hand, notebook and pens on desks, laptop fully charged and set your goals and priorities straight as we begin a new cycle, one that perhaps will determine your success.
Teachers are available to help you succeed in English. Please communicate effectively to ensure a solid foundation in IELTS so that once you reach Grade 12, it will be smooth sailing all the way!

Best of luck!

Grade 11 team and Ms. Sonja

Stock up on books-Make your holiday week a beneficial literacy one

Good afternoon gentlemen,

First of all, I would like to wish you and your family Eid Mubarak. May the coming years bring you more educational and informational wealth inaddition to great health and happiness.

I take this oppotunity to inform you that BORDERS BOOKSHOP located in Mall of Emirates, Dubai Mall and City Center is ON SALE...Yes, you heard it..on SALE..so seize this chance to stock up on books and pile your bookshelf with various book genres. That is the only way to improve your reading skills as well as the writing ones. You can even purchase some IELTS practice books and skim and scan through them. You can even start solving some if you want.

Another important reminder, please try to spare 15 minutes of your time to fill out the LC1 grade 11 English survey posted by Mrs.Rehab.

On this note, I wish you all the best in LC2. I do believe that you can always make a difference.

HAPPY EID.

Mrs. Jinan Basma (posting from Ms.Sonja's blog due to technical reasons)

Have your say!

LC1 is practically over, we would like to get some feedback from you regarding the English class learning environment and LC1 outcomes.

Your answers will help us better understand your needs and our plan to meet them.

The survey won't take more than 15 minutes and you are free to take it anytime before Monday November 22nd.

To take the survey, click here.

Have a nice Eid holiday and see you in LC2 :)

Your G11 teachers,

Ms. Jinan, Ms. Rehab & Ms. Sonja

Happy Eid and all the best for a new start....

Dear students,

It is my pleasure to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Eid! I hope you take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your family and friends, and get to enjoy the change in the weather in the UAE. Brrrr!

In addition, I would like to bid you all the best of luck for the new cycle ahead. I believe, we have achieved a sinigificant amount of goals this Cycle 1. Don't you think so? We took the time to get to know eachother and communicate effectively to meet the outcomes required. I hope that we can continue and better our journey into LC2.

I look forward to working with all of you again. Oh! In case you get a chance during the holiday, get a good book to read or skim through the newspaper from time to time. It just might help you improve your reading skills. Get acquainted with new vocabulary words you may read or hear. Jot them down so we can discuss them upon our return. Practice writing by keeping a personal journal. I want to know all about your activities and travels during Eid.

Happy Eid gentlemen!

See you all fresh and ready to charge into more experiences and learning opportunities in IELTS.

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

9 year old Emirati records exceptional university test results!

I was reading some articles on http://www.edarabia.com when I came across this fresh news about a young Emirati boy who has been achieving high academic scores and I thought I should share this inspiring success story with you.

You can read it online at http://www.edarabia.com/15152/9-year-old-records-exceptional-university-test-results/

We will be discussing this story in class soon.

As always, don't forget to bring your positive learning attitude to class :)

Ms. Rehab

And so the end is near..... G11 English is on Thursday November 4th at 13.30

To all of you,

Listen to the instructions and focus on the introduction sentence which will give you the gist. Visualize the conversation, the people and the setting. Write your answer as soon as you hear it and transfer them later.

In the reading section, make sure to read the questions carefully. The answer is always in the question, so please read each question by underlining the keywords. This will help you find the answer.

As for writing, read the topic and underline the keywords that you must mention in your piece of writing. Use paragraphs such as an introduction which should include a mention of the topic and an overal idea, a body which should have supporting details, examples or personal experience, use of connectors and conjunctions, and finally, the conclusion where you re-state the topic, an opinion and closing statement.

You only have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Manage your time accordingly.

10 minutes for Listening

30 minutes for Reading

20 minutes for Writing

Check all spelling, it is not worth losing marks for a correct answer with the wrong spelling. Write clearly in the correct answer slot.

Wishing you all the best in your Grade 11 English Exam and all other subjects.

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

How to Prepare For Exams

LC1 Exams are here and its a buys time for all for you. Here a few tips that should help you through the next two weeks. Aside from good preparation, make sure you all get a good night's sleep before each exam!!

1. Essay Exams
* Ask your teacher/professor for a few practice questions
* Time yourself and write a sample essay or two a couple days ahead of time
* Look over old essay questions (if available)
2. Multiple Choice
* Practice practice practice
* Go over several old exams to get used to the format
* Memorize facts using flashcards or group questionnaires
* Do not cram (for you will inevitably forget information)
3. Matching
* Memorize facts using flashcards
* Group question-answer studying
* Try your own matching tests, test yourself
4. Fill in the Blanks
* Test yourself with self-made tests
* Ask your teacher for old tests and practice on those
* Study with flashcards of facts
* Test friends in a study group
5. Oral Exams
* First outline all you plan to say on paper
* Practice it aloud to yourself
* Practice in front of a mirror (to see body language, hand gestures)
* Practice aloud to an audience (of family or friends)

Last week...

Dear students,

It might seem like LC1 is endless but the good news is that you have learned a significant amount of new information since the start of Grade 11 and you have succeeded in reaching this far. How impressive, you have been introduced to Reading, Listening and now Writing in IELTS.
I think it is a fabulous accomplishment!
Good job to you all for hanging on this far....but do not let go just yet, the last week is underway and we need to be strong and gain some energy to complete the first cycle and manage to revise and write your LC1 exams. Be organised, set your goals and priorities straight and make it happen for yourself because as time flies this year, there are more interesting facts and skills to find out about. You need to fully grasp what you learn today in order to take it with you from cycle to cycle.
Set a meeting with your teacher if you need detailed information about a specific challenge you are facing in English. Perhaps she can help you by providing you more practice and material related tasks.
Do not hesitate to ask, teachers are available to help you.
For the time being, make a list of the points you covered in Reading such as Short Answer Questions, Classification and True /False/ Not Given.

Best of luck for this week!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

Shhhhhh! L I S T E N! Can you hear that?

LISTENING is the first part of the IELTS exam. It lasts 30 minutes. It consists of 4 sections in order of increasing difficulty. Each section might be a dialogue or monologue. The audio is played once ONLY. The introduction sentence helps the listener get the GIST of things and predict where is it taking place, who are the people, what vocabulary will be used, what will happen during the conversation.

Use your imagination by thinking of the scenario you are listening to, just like when a friend is telling you about the lastest movie he saw, or a story about something that happened over the weekend. We all have the gift of imagination, and therefore, it being useful in LISTENING as a skill, can help you guess more about the type of conversation the speakers in the audio will have.

It is important to focus during a LISTENING test and it is normal to get easily distracted however, LISTENING is a skill that can be mastered just like a language, a sport or learning to play an instrument. LISTENING needs practice and the application of skills you learned.

Is spelling important in the LISTENING part of the exam? Absolutely, spelling, in fact, is looked at very carefully. Some difficult words such as surnames, street names, roads, proper names are spelled out for the listener during the conversation. Beware of letter that may sound the same like P and B, M and N, D and T, can you think of more?

Numbers are also common in the LISTENING so make sure to revise them.

Now stop and listen.......you might hear something!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

It's Project Time!

Hello Gentlemen,

We'll focus on your LC1 project this week. Please view the project overview presentation below and get ready for a great week full of activities that are all about YOU!

G11 LC1 Project on Prezi

Let's have a great project week!

Ms. Rehab Rajab

IELTS Speaking Overview

Hello gentlemen,

This IELTS Speaking exam overview was created by a Prezi user, Mark Moran. It contains useful information on the different parts of the IELTS speaking and strategies to prepare for them. Hope you'll find it useful.

IELTS Speaking - Test Overview on Prezi

Have a nice weekend.

Ms. Rajab

LC1 EXAMS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Hello Gentleman,

Once again, it's that time of year and your LC1 exams are coming soon. Having already gone through the tenth grade, all of you know what to expect. In turn, we expect much from you and your teachers all know you can do well. Begin studying at home from now, and don't wait until the day before the exam. Be sure to come to school well rested, ask your teachers for extra study material if you need it, and most of all... best of luck! Click here for your exam schedule.

Week 6-MID CYCLE QUIZ .... What Should I Revise?

Dear Students,

It is with great enthusiasm that I share this with you:



YOU HAVE ALREADY REACHED MID-CYCLE!!!

Do you know what this means? This means you have achieved alot so far and you are on the right track! Great job to you all!



At the same time, I would like to remind you of the upcoming MID-CYCLE QUIZ this week. 'What should I revise, Teacher?' Answer: 'EVERYTHING, you have learned so far with your teachers and classmates. More specifically, all the skills such as SKIM - SCAN, searching for KEYWORDS, PREDICTING CONTENT, PARAPHRASING and most importantly, understanding the overall idea of a text while reading quickly.'



As per the COURSE BOOK, review and read pages 8-9-10-11-12. In addition, you may review any audio or videos on the types of questions that you may have received from your teacher. Listening or watching an audio is also an excellent way of learning. Try to solve the tasks in your WORKBOOK, surely, you will have to review the answers yourself.



If you have any questions regarding the types of questions or if you need extra material to practice before the quiz, please see your teacher asap.



So please ask questions or meet with your instructor for further clarification regarding the material seen so far. We want to se you all succeed and master English.



Wishing you the best of luck!



"If you try, you might.

If you don't, you won't".

by RS



Regards,

Ms. Sonja

Get Writing!

Have you ever heard of OWL? It's Purdue University's Online Writing Lab. The link I have provided below will take you to a world of writing exercises, where you can hone your grammar, sharpen your spelling, and practice your punctuation.

OWL Practice Exercises.

I wouldn't recommend going straight to the paraphrasing exercises, becuse they are really tough. Instead, ease yourself in with some grammar!

Mid Cycle Quiz-Week 5....get ready for the QUIZ!

Dear students,

I hope that things have been running smoothly for you now that you have almost reached the half of the cycle.
Good job!
Just a gentle reminder that next week is indeed WEEK 5 and the Mid-Cycle Quiz will be ready for you. Therefore, make sure to take full responsibility in starting a revision plan in case you might have doubts about a certain skill or type of IELTS questions we have seen. Take a glimpse at the book too, and the workbook as well.
Be prepared, get organised, review accordingly and visit your teacher if you have nay questions.
Good luck, and start this weekend, don't leave it all to the last minute. Plan ahead and revise wisely for your English Mid-Cycle Quiz.

All the best,

Ms. Sonja

LC1 Project

Dear students,

Besides the book and online activities planned this week, be ready for the LC1 Project. Some of you have probably already written up your CV for a summer job or an intership. That is great, so you can help your teacher work with others in creating a Curriculum Vitae. Soon enough, you will have graduated and moved on. It will soon be time to look for a job in your field. You will look for a job which matches your needs and expectations. Therefore, you need a CV to sell yourself and your qualifications at a job interview.
Once they call you for an interview, you need to be prepared to answer questions. We will help you in gaining confidence by answering the questions and giving the correct answers to the related position. Next, there are many tips to be given and I am positive you will love to know about them. Finally, you will be introduced to the different ways of preparing yourself for the work place. Interesting enough, there are so many factors to cover. I cannot wait to show you the Do's and Don'ts about the process of getting a job. What should you say? What can you ask? What to wear at an interview? When do you give a follow-up call? Do you ask about the salary? Do you ask about he summer holidays? So many things will be covered.
I hope you will enjoy this chapter of the cycle.

Let's get to work now!!!

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

Classification

Dear students,

Now that you have almost mastered the art of SKIM and SCAN, and since you have been introduced to SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, it is time for us to move on. It is time to be introduced to CLASSIFICATION.
CLASSIFICATION is a list of categories and a number statements. You need to match the statements to the correct categories.
A few tools needed along this type of question are Skimming and Scanning and PARAPHRASING (said PA-RA-FRA-SING).
Paraphrased statements have the SAME MEANING but DIFFERENT words i.e. 25% is the same as a quarter.
Hopefully, you will find this type of question an interesting one. It may get a little confusing because so many statements are similar in meaning, however, with a little practice and the correct technique, you will master the skill and get it right. Practice, practice, practice! Keywords, keywords, keywords!
In addition to this weeks' CLASSIFICATION, please be reminded that you will have a weekly Drop Quiz. Take notes in your book or notepad, ask questions, review the material at home and be sure to complete your homework.
Remember that your favorite football player didn't make it where he is today just by going to his local sporting club to practice once a week. Remember that your favorire player practiced everyday, made mistakes only to learn from them, fell down many times in front of his coach but got himself back up and moved on. He mastered the game and is now a successful player. You can do the same with the correct method. Stay focused on a goal!

Wishing you all the best.

Ms. Sonja

Rules, Rules, Oh! GOLDEN Rules.

Dear Students,

I gather you and your teachers have agreed on setting classroom rules since the start of the year. Whatever those rules may be, have you been applying those golden rules? Take a look at your classroom and reflect on the words and discussions you may have had with your teacher a few weeks ago. Have you taken the pledge? Have you stuck to your word? Are rules meant to be broken or are they set to 'set' order? It may be perhaps wise to re-evaluate those rules and the impact they possibly can have on the overall ambiance of your learning environment. It would not be a pleasant 2 periods if some students were not respecting rules. Rules are meant to give direction, tranquility and equality. We are all in it together.

I invite you to think about the rules that were established in your learning hub and decide whether they are taken seriously or if they are still a work in progress.

A piece of advice: Rules can change you and give you the discipline and courage to succeed. They can help you make friends rather than enemies. They help you move forward into the future and build stronger personal relations.

Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

The Road Not Taken

Gentlemen,

Have you ever considered what are the main requirements you need for a job?
Do you believe that you are still below the "required" age group to get a job?

Believe it or not, you are labeled as "lucky" gentlemen. Not only are you in the right place and working on getting a highly regarded high school degree, you are also on the right path, a road not taken by others(but ONLY YOU ), towards finding a bridge job that might be the key to other future job opening. REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR INTERNSHIP YEAR, and soon you'll be called for internship job interviews.

Next week, we'll be will venturing on a new experience...and taking a break from IELTS reading. Our agenda will be full of project orientation, personality tests, dream jobs and an introduction to resume writing.

So,apart from a positive attitude, I would also like you to bring along your experiences so that we can all learn from them and share best practices.

IELTS -SPEAKING OVERVIEW- PREZI PRESENTATION

A HELPFUL REVISION TOOL.
Click Here to check out this prezi presentation about the IELTS speaking exam

Review On Answering Short Answer Questions

Reading task type nine: short answer questions

You will be provided with a number of questions which you have to answer. Generally your answers must be in three words or fewer but confirm this with the instructions.

What is being tested is your ability to:

•skim for general information
•read for details
•identify the focus of the question
•understand paraphrase in the incomplete sentences
How to approach short answer questions

Step 1: Read the instructions carefully.
Step 2: Briefly read through all of the questions to get an idea of what information you will have to find in the text.
Step 3: Read the first question more carefully. Decide what information you will skim for. Is it a "what", "where", "when", "who" or "which" question?
Step 4: Once you have found the relevant section of the reading text, look back at the question and decide what specific information you need to answer the question.
Step 5: Read that part of the text more carefully to find the answer.
Step 6: Your answer does not need to be a complete sentence but it does need to make sense grammatically.
Step 7: check for spelling errors
Step 8: If the answer involves money then check that you have added the currency ex: $..If it is a percentage, add %...

Use of Edmodo

Good morning Grade 11 guys,(11.03,11.06,11.09,11.12,11.15)

This is a gentle reminder for all of you to login to ypour EDMODO accounts DAILY and check for new posts. I am happy to see you utilizing this educational tool effectively. On a side note, I would like to remind you that your posts and discussions should be used strictly for educational purposes. I have noticed that some of you guys are publishing IRRELEVANT posts, and consequently defeating the main purpose of discussion.

Please adhere to OUR USE OF EDMODO rules and regulations,

Thank you,

Miss Jinan

Weekly Drop Quiz

Dear Students,
I hope that the first few weeks at IAT in Grade 11 have been a great journey for you so far.
This message is just a reminder that you have a weekly Drop Quiz. Therefore, it is important that you be responsible about note taking, homework completion, attending classes, paying attention and most importantly, asking questions qhen the material is not clear.
I wish you and all your mates a fruitful and great year 2010-2011, and may this new experience in IELTS bring you far into the future.
Best regards,

Ms. Sonja

IELTS, IELTS, IELTS!

What is IELTS? Where is IELTS accepted? How does IELTS help me? One could say the world speaks IELTS, as IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most proven English test. Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment and is recognized by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Even if you are not planning to study overseas, a good IELTS score will make you the first choice for good schools and jobs here at home. Your teachers will work with you throughout the year, but the biggest job will be left up to you. Organize your time, study regularly, and work on each of the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) not only at school, but at home. And not to worry - your hard work will pay off, as IAT graduates are now being considered amongst the best in the country!

Welcome Back Grade 11 Students!

Welcome back G11 Students! We are all happy to see you return for another year at the Institute of Applied Technology. This year, you will all make the big jump to IELTS. As many of you already know, IELTS is a very important part of your studies here at IAT and is in fact a requirement for graduation. G11 students have also dropped from 15 periods a week to just 5. Next year, your senior year in G12, you will have 4 classes a week. This means good study habits and organization are more important than ever. Be sure to use your time wisely this year and remember that all IAT staff, teachers and administration alike, are here to help you. Best of luck in your 2010-11 academic year!

QUIZ on Wednesday April 21 2010

Dear all,
Quiz #1 for LC4 is coming this Wednesday. Are you prepared?
The quiz will test you on Vocabulary and Grammar studied in Unit 10 of the IELTS Foundation Book.
You should review the text

• On pages 104-105 because it contains many vocabulary words related to PREVENTING DISEASE. Basically, health!
• On page 107 , there are quite a few vocabulary words with many meanings. It would be wise to review those, including the classroom exercises seen earlier.
• On page 108, whereas / while are important when comparing data.
• On page 111, prepositions are to be reviewed and practiced accordingly.
• On page 112, countables / uncountables.
• you may also practice online.

All the best,

SHB

Gentlemen,

Our first quiz of the new term is this Wednesday. Make sure are familiar with the following topics:

Vocabulary:

role
part
range
measure
method
vaccination
treatment
crucial
quarantine
checks
realize
maintain
importance

See definitions on page 107 of your text book

Study Tip: Look up the words at this dictionary site, Merriam - Webster's Learners Dictionary. This is a better dictionary for the ESL learner:

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/#

Also, visit our concordancer to study many real-world examples of the word:

http://www.americancorpus.org

Grammar:

Know the difference between: While vs. Whereas ; See page 108, text book

Know the difference between: many, any ; every , all ; See page 112

Review your class work with dependent prepositions


Good Luck Gentlemen !

G11 Team,

Hope this week started in full wing ! Have a fruitful one!
A few sites to share with you, countability (as in book unit 10) is also on the quiz. Feel free to surf these sites. I plan to use them in class as practice. Most of them have a lesson attached so the students can read the grammar rules for each.
I hope it helps!
SHB

www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/449.html
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv266.shtml
www.tolearnenglish.com
www.eflnet.com/tutorials/muchmanyalotof.php
www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/little-few
Peace!

Prepositions - Intermediate

Gentlemen,

The following post is about prepositions, words like: of, to, in, at, on, from, for

You know how to use them for time and place:

Time: I was born in November
Place: I live in Dubai.

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But we can also use prepositions with verbs, adjectives, and nouns to make the relationship between words and ideas more clear.

Verbs: In university, he specialized in computers.

Nouns: Abduallah is a bad student. He is always getting in trouble.

Adjectives: I am interested in learning English

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Please view the following websites to practice:

http://www.imparareinglese.co.uk/esercizi_inglese/dependent_prepositions.html
http://www.learn4good.com/languages/evrd_grammar/adjectives_prepos.htm

This offers a good list of common adjectives, nouns, and verbs that take a preposition:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16437825/Dependent-Prepositions


If you want an advanced list, please see:

http://www.stage-door.org/stampact/preps.html


Good luck in your studies !

Grammar-Countability/Happiness Unit 11

Hi all,
Does anyone have interesting exercises on 'countability' (as mentioned in IELTS Foundation Unit 10) If you have any interactive online practices, please post them/send them/share them.
In addition, Happiness is on the menu for Unit 11. There are endless ways of discussing the true meaning of happiness with our students. A survey, once again, can invite students to meet other students and interview them about how they perceive happiness. It can include leisure time, school time, family time, friend time...etc...and alone time. Do students really know how to appreciate their own company? Do they fear being alone? Are they in constant need of social contact? Do they think about the happiness of a teenager the same age, living in a third world country? Do they understand that perhaps wealth only contributes to happiness but does not necessarily make one happy? There are endless discussions to be brought to the table especially in our surroundings. Students need to know that to be grateful brings happiness as a result.
Let's move forward.
Peace

SHB

Dear all,

Some people think that speaking too much can get one in trouble! I disagree! I think the more you speak while learning a language, the more you will learn, especially if it is a 'non native' speaking environment.
What are the best ways to improve speaking as a skill? How can students learn to be confident and not think about all the possible mistakes? How can students practice speaking in English outside the classroom? Positive reinforcement? More audio, movies and filed trips? How about a Western penpal? Get them to write to a teenager from another country? Would that interest you as a student?
Peace!

SHB

LIbrary times!

Dear all,
Library periods may seem boring and long for the students. Reading is not an easy task for them. It ain't easy to get them to read for leisure or pleasure!
So with Margaret's help, we created this little video. It got them going.
Take a look and I hope you can do the same.

Sonja H.
http://librarianiatdxb.edublogs.org/2010/04/11/ms-sonjas-11-01-class-finding-their-way-around-the-library/

sending again but on this blog!

G11 team,
I know I have already sent the link for creating charts and graphs with your students. I am sending it again, here, on the blog so that all may use it.
Happy charting!

Sonja H.
http://nceskids/createAgraph/default.aspx

All the terms

Team,

I think I am beginning to learn the difference between a post, comment, and file.

Thanks,

David

G11 Exam Schedule

another activity. Only one of these laws is no longer in effect... but which one?

Homework from March 6th.

get your equivalency here

check this graph

Hello, I'm on fire too....

I'll upload some stuff tomorrow.

Just a test, are you there?

I can post!

Do this assignment for homework.

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