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Which resource is designed to aid teachers in delivering the curriculum's tasks and activities?
Which resource is designed to aid teachers in delivering the curriculum's tasks and activities?
- Textbook Editions Guide
- Learning Resource Centers
- Student Assessment Handbook
- Teacher's Book (correct)
According to the newsletter, what should teachers consult to understand the distribution of English language lessons?
According to the newsletter, what should teachers consult to understand the distribution of English language lessons?
- Student Assessment Handbook
- Teaching Content Plan (correct)
- Textbook Editions Guide
- Teaching Aids Guide
In Cycle One, which grades have textbooks that were reprinted with minor changes based on feedback?
In Cycle One, which grades have textbooks that were reprinted with minor changes based on feedback?
- Grades 2 & 3
- Grades 1 & 2
- Grades 3 & 4 (correct)
- Grades 1 & 4
For which grades is 'Team Together Oman' implemented during the academic year 2024/2025?
For which grades is 'Team Together Oman' implemented during the academic year 2024/2025?
For Cycle 2, what resource is specified for grades 7-10 but not explicitly for grades 5 and 6?
For Cycle 2, what resource is specified for grades 7-10 but not explicitly for grades 5 and 6?
What should Grade 10 teachers do with the six stories in "The Magic Shop & Other Stories"?
What should Grade 10 teachers do with the six stories in "The Magic Shop & Other Stories"?
Which initiative in the English curriculum aims to develop students' spelling, punctuation, and paragraph-writing skills?
Which initiative in the English curriculum aims to develop students' spelling, punctuation, and paragraph-writing skills?
What is the core reader for Grade 11 in the Post-Basic English curriculum?
What is the core reader for Grade 11 in the Post-Basic English curriculum?
What is the recommended frequency for teachers of Grades 7 and 8 to devote lessons to teaching writing skills?
What is the recommended frequency for teachers of Grades 7 and 8 to devote lessons to teaching writing skills?
What is the main focus of the 'CLIL sections' in English Insights courses?
What is the main focus of the 'CLIL sections' in English Insights courses?
According to the newsletter, what is the primary aim of the 'Graded Reading Cards'?
According to the newsletter, what is the primary aim of the 'Graded Reading Cards'?
According to the newsletter, what should students use with the Graded Reading Cards?
According to the newsletter, what should students use with the Graded Reading Cards?
Which element is emphasized as part of each lesson in the 'Teacher's Book'?
Which element is emphasized as part of each lesson in the 'Teacher's Book'?
In the context of teaching English, what does the newsletter suggest about the use of Learning Resource Centers (LRCs)?
In the context of teaching English, what does the newsletter suggest about the use of Learning Resource Centers (LRCs)?
Which element is a key component of the 'Summary Page for each theme' as it is mentioned in the newsletter?
Which element is a key component of the 'Summary Page for each theme' as it is mentioned in the newsletter?
What type of activity is specifically mentioned as being included in the syllabus of this English Language program?
What type of activity is specifically mentioned as being included in the syllabus of this English Language program?
When starting a new unit, what aspect should NOT be considered?
When starting a new unit, what aspect should NOT be considered?
Besides the Student's Book, what other book is part of the 'English Insights' series?
Besides the Student's Book, what other book is part of the 'English Insights' series?
In double-shift schools, how many periods a week should be aimed to cover the syllabus for Post-Basic grades?
In double-shift schools, how many periods a week should be aimed to cover the syllabus for Post-Basic grades?
According to general teaching tips, what key aspect should teachers ensure when dealing with the LRC teacher?
According to general teaching tips, what key aspect should teachers ensure when dealing with the LRC teacher?
Which component of the English program specifically focuses on providing multi-modal learning opportunities?
Which component of the English program specifically focuses on providing multi-modal learning opportunities?
What is the purpose of including National Geographic images, DVD clips, and articles in the 'English Insights' course?
What is the purpose of including National Geographic images, DVD clips, and articles in the 'English Insights' course?
Which of the following best describes the kind of stories found in the core reader for Grade 11?
Which of the following best describes the kind of stories found in the core reader for Grade 11?
In the recommendations for improving teaching methods, what does the newsletter suggest regarding other teachers?
In the recommendations for improving teaching methods, what does the newsletter suggest regarding other teachers?
What specific information does the 'Contents Map' in the Teacher's Book provide?
What specific information does the 'Contents Map' in the Teacher's Book provide?
For teaching writing skills to Grades 7 and 8, what resource written by Richard Harrison does the newsletter recommend?
For teaching writing skills to Grades 7 and 8, what resource written by Richard Harrison does the newsletter recommend?
What information does the 'Grammar GPS' section typically provide for students in the English Insights course?
What information does the 'Grammar GPS' section typically provide for students in the English Insights course?
What should teachers do if they have not received a resource that’s mentioned in this newsletter?
What should teachers do if they have not received a resource that’s mentioned in this newsletter?
In addition to teaching reading skills, what else has been developed with Graded Reading Cards?
In addition to teaching reading skills, what else has been developed with Graded Reading Cards?
Which level does 'Team Together Oman' take pupils from?
Which level does 'Team Together Oman' take pupils from?
Which grade no longer features a Graded Reader as part of the curriculum?
Which grade no longer features a Graded Reader as part of the curriculum?
In planning a unit, what should teachers review or study from 'Content Map in the Teacher's Book' to effectively guide their lesson development?
In planning a unit, what should teachers review or study from 'Content Map in the Teacher's Book' to effectively guide their lesson development?
In conjunction with teaching activities, which should also be used as part of classroom mamagement?
In conjunction with teaching activities, which should also be used as part of classroom mamagement?
When describing the advantages of the Teachers Book, what is said to be given to the teacher in regards to teaching activities?
When describing the advantages of the Teachers Book, what is said to be given to the teacher in regards to teaching activities?
While using Graded Reading Cards in exercise books, what design is used?
While using Graded Reading Cards in exercise books, what design is used?
In the Teacher's Book, what are some of the additional ideas for extension lessons?
In the Teacher's Book, what are some of the additional ideas for extension lessons?
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Graded Reading Cards
Graded Reading Cards
These offer extra reading practice with graded texts.
Teacher's Book
Teacher's Book
Designed to support teachers in delivering the curriculum effectively.
Contents Map
Contents Map
Outlines unit aims, language focus, and vocabulary, skills and resources
Writing Insights
Writing Insights
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Skills testing
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Culture sections
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CLIL sections
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Workbook
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Grammar GPS
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Activity Book
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Study Notes
- The newsletter is for English teaching staff for the school year 2024/2025.
- The newsletter clarifies the most important developments in the English Language Curriculum and highlights aspects for consideration while teaching.
Newsletter Contents
- General Instructions
- Approved textbooks and the number of classes per week
- Suggested teaching content plan
- Plans prepared for single-shift and double-shift schools
- Appendices related to the subject
- A list of approved teaching aids for Cycle One & Cycle Two classes
General Instructions
- Each lesson should be given the assigned number of teaching periods in a controlled, timely manner.
- Teachers should use the Teacher's Book as it is designed to help with teaching curricula, tasks, and activities.
- The Teacher's Book includes aims, objectives, pedagogical aspects, and strategies for effective language teaching, including concepts, skills, vocabulary, and grammar.
- Teachers should read the Student Assessment Handbook (SAH) for their assigned classes.
- Learning Resource Centres (LRC) should be activated to enhance the teaching and learning environment.
- Educational aids accompanying curricula should be used to enable students to achieve goals and communicate effectively.
- Teachers should adopt a variety of teaching methods compatible with curricula requirements.
- Schemes of work should be built according to the distribution of English lessons in the approved Teaching Content Plan.
- Endeavors should be made to achieve lesson objectives while considering students' levels.
Materials for Grades 3 & 4
- The books for grades 3 & 4 have been reprinted and marked ‘First Edition’ with minor changes based on feedback.
Materials and Teaching Aids for Cycle 1 (Grades 1-4)
Grade 1 [First Edition]
- Class Books: 1A & 1B
- Activity Book: 1A & 1B
- Teacher's Book: Grade 1A & 1B
- Sounds and Spelling Book: 1A & 1B
- Audios and Videos
- Digital Resources
- Resource Packs: Class Resource Pack (printed/non-printed materials)
Grade 2 [First Edition]
- Class Book: 2A & 2B
- Activity Book: 2A & 2B
- Teacher's Book: Grade 2A & 2B
- Sounds and Spelling Book: 2A & 2B
- Audios and Videos
- Digital Resources
- Resource Packs: Class Resource Pack (printed/non-printed materials)
Grade 3 [First Edition]
- Class Book: 3A & 3B
- Activity Book: 3A & 3B
- Teacher's Book: Grade 3A & 3B
- Audios and Videos
- Digital resources
- Resource Packs: Class Resource Pack (printed/non-printed materials)
Grade 4 [First Edition]
- Class Book: 4A and 4B
- Activity Book: 4A and 4B
- Teacher's Book: Grade 4A & 4B
- Audios and Videos
- Digital resources
- Resource Packs: Class Resource Pack (printed/non-printed materials)
Suggested Teaching Content Plan information
- There are four units in each Course Book (Class Book, Activity Book, & Sounds and Spelling Book), and each unit is divided into seven lessons for grades 1 & 2
- There are four units in each Course Book (Class Book & Activity Book) and each unit is divided into ten lessons for grade 3
- There are four units in each Course Book (Class Book & Activity Book) and each unit is divided into eleven lessons for grade 4
- Details for single and double shift teaching period plans with units, can be seen for grades 1-4 in the document
General Teaching Tips for tackling units
- Before starting each new unit, read and study the following points in detail in the Contents Map in the Teacher's Book:
- The aims of the unit
- The main language of the unit
- The vocabulary covered in each unit
- The tasks/activities
- Skills and strategies
- Literacy
- Cross-curricula links and concepts
General Teaching Tips for improving teaching methods
- Teachers should observe other English teachers' lessons to gain more teaching experience and do team teaching with colleagues.
- They should visit other C1 Basic Education Schools nearby.
- Teachers should observe classes and discuss the curriculum and methodology with experienced teachers and invite them to their school also.
- Always remember to liaise with your Senior Teacher and Supervisor.
- Always remember to liaise with the LRC teacher to ensure that you receive all the English resources.
- Refer back to the "Notes for Teachers" at the beginning of the Lesson Preparation Book for some useful tips on preparing and reflecting on a lesson.
- Read and study the additional literacy activities and the photocopiable activities in the Teacher's Book.
Team Together Oman (Grade 5 & Grade 6)
- A new series implemented, develops language alongside future skills for grades One, Two, Three and Four since academic year (2022/2023 – 2023/ 2024).
Materials and Teaching Aids specified for grades 5 & 6:
- Team Together Oman Class Book A & B
- Team Together Oman Activity Book A & B
- Team Together Oman Teacher's Book A & B
- Audios and Videos
- Digital Resources
- Class Resource Pack (printed/non-printed materials)
Materials and Teaching Aids specified for grades 7 - 10:
- Class Book
- Skills Book
- Teacher's Book
- Listening Audios (All grades) / Songs & Rhymes Audios (Grade 5-8 ONLY)
- Class Resource Pack for Grade 7 (printed/non-printed materials)
- Class Resource Pack for Grades 8, 9 & 10 (printed material)
- Classroom reader for Grade 10, The Magic Shop and Other Stories
- 'Keep Writing 1' by Richard Harrison
- 'Keep Writing 2' by Richard Harrison.
Grade (11) - Semester ONE - 2024/2025
-There are 4 themes in each Course Book and each theme is divided into 5 units.
- Details for single and double shift teaching period plans with units, can be seen for grades 5-12 in the document
General Teaching Tips
- Description of the course and the rationale for teaching English
- Approach to teaching the four skills in English Language: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
- Detailed learning objectives for each of the course units
- Cross-curricular links between English and other school subjects as well as learning strategies
- Advice on dealing with diversity and mixed ability teaching scenarios
- Unit design and the list of stories, projects, and portfolio tasks in each unit
- Activities included in syllabus (games, songs, rhymes, chants & tongue twisters, stories, arts & crafts, role-play)
- Tips on classroom management (preparation, classroom language, classroom organization, error correction, classroom display)
- Section on Assessment and Evaluation
- Description of the course components
- List of symbols and abbreviations
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