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Saturday, November 23, 2013
3 Strategies to Promote Independent Thinking
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
MOE Grade 12 Mock Exams for T1
The MOE has released the grade 12 mock exams for students to practice with. Here are the exams, and the answer keys. Good luck studying!
| English | Answer Key |
| Arabic | Answer Key |
| Islamic | Answer Key |
| Math | Answer Key |
| Chemistry | Answer Key |
| Biology | Answer Key |
| Geology | Answer Key |
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Observation in the Classroom
The English teachers took part in a PD on observation this week. Mr. Bachar Lakhal delivered a very informative and interesting presentation.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Al Amir News - May 16, 2013
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Today's Tip
If you are looking for something to read, all the English books of the world are available to you, for free, through Project Gutenberg. Go to GUTENBERG.ORG and start reading!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Al Amir News - May 15, 2013
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Today's Tip
Sometimes Google Translate does not work so well. If you are looking for an alternative, try FREETRANSLATION.COM. It translates websites and texts from English to Arabic.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Al Amir News - May 14, 2013
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You have a project to finish, and you need to check some facts? Try FACTMONSTER.COM. It’s an easy way to look up information you need to know.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Al Amir News - May 13, 2013
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Today's Tip
Learning new things is fun, and a great place to learn how this work is HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM. Learn about science, chemistry, or almost anything at all.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Al Amir News - May 12, 2013
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Today's Tip
If you are doing research for a class project, there is no better place to go than the Internet Public Library. Go to IPL.ORG, and get information on any subject, find links to newspapers from all over the world, get the information you need to do your work.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Al Amir News - May 9, 2013
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Reading – If you want to improve your reading in time for the upcoming exams, then go to the English Lab during break times, and practice some of our interactive reading exercises. See Mr. Amer and arrange a time.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Al Amir News - May 8, 2013
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Writing – If you are interested in learning to write English better, one great online resource is the Online Writing Lab (OWL) run by Purdue University in the US.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Al Amir News - May 7, 2013
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Reading – If you read just two newspaper articles a day, by the end of the week, you will have read around 5000 words. If you started today, you will have read over 30,000 words by the end of the trimester. The only way to get better at English is to read.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Al Amir News - May 6, 2013
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Test Tip – When doing a reading exam, read the QUESTIONS first. If you are a slow reader, you might not have enough time to do the questions if you read the text first. So read the questions first, then the text!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Al Amir News - May 5, 2013
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Studying – It is important to study in different ways. Don’t just read your notes, say them. Get a friend to say them to you. Re-write them. If you read, write, hear, and speak the information, it becomes much easier to remember.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Al Amir News - May 2, 2013
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Today's Tip
Chrome – If you are often browsing the web, try using the Chrome web browser. Be sure to install the Google Translate extensions so that you can translate web pages from English to Arabic and back. It is a great tool for helping you learn English.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Al Amir News - May 1, 2013
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Today's Tip
One of the best resources on the internet for learning English is by the BBC. Open your browser and do a search for “BBC Learning English” and get the link to the website. There you will find activities and materials that are helpful for you, no matter what your level of English is.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Al Amir News - April 30, 2013
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Studying - Space out your studying, you'll learn more by studying a little every day instead of waiting to cram at the last minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in your long-term memory but if you try to study at the last moment, the material will only reside in your short-term memory that you'll easily forget.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Al Amir News - April 29, 2013
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Go Animate – A fun way to practice English and do your projects at the same time is to create your own animation. Go to GoAnimate.com, and in just a few clicks you will be able to make your own cartoon, where the characters speak the words you write!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Al Amir News - April 28, 2013
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Notes - You might find it useful to have a second color of pen or pencil available for highlighting important ideas or indicating vocabulary.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Al Amir News - April 25, 2013
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Ask Questions
Edmodo – A great way to talk to your fellow students, and to do assignments in class, whether at school or at home, is Edmodo. As your teacher if you can use Edmodo in your class!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Al Amir News - April 24, 2013
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Ask Questions
If CEPA students do our daily writing assignment, every day for the next two weeks, they will get high marks for their project mark. As a bonus, these assignments can be included in your portfolio, which will help your portfolio mark improve!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Al Amir News - April 23, 2013
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Ask Questions
Ask questions if you are confused. Confusion is definitely your worst enemy. The teacher does not know what you do not know, so the only one who can fix that is you. Remember to ask questions!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Al Amir News - April 22, 2013
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Evernote
The best way to write notes and stay in touch with everything you need to know is through Evernote. Evernote is a free program that lets you organize all your notes, and the best part is that you can access those notes on your home computer, your mobile, or tablet.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Al Amir News - April 21, 2013
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Review
It is best to review the material right after class when it's still fresh in your memory. Read your notes on the bus ride home.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Al Amir News - April 18, 2013
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Today's Tip
iTunes Podcasts - The only way to get better at English is to read or listen every day. If you download and open iTunes, you can go to the iTunes store, and subscribe to English podcasts for free! They have podcasts for everything you love, from cars, to football, to video games.
Al Amir News - April 17, 2013
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STUDYING - Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
Al Amir News - April 16, 2013
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QUIZLET - The best way to learn vocabulary it to use flipcards, and the best flipcards online are from Quizlet. Give it a try at Quizlet.com.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Interactive Activities
Hangman - Everyday Adjectives
Crossword - Jobs
Crossword - Clothes
Test Your Grammar Skills (1)
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Test Your Grammar Skills (5)
Test Your Grammar Skills (6)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
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