Grade 5 English Term 1 Review

Study Notes

Eco-transport: Refers to ways of moving around with less impact on the environment, using traditional or alternative transport
Traditional vehicles: Cars and buses which run on gasoline release harmful gases causing pollution and climate change
Eco-transport options: Walking, biking, public transportation and electric vehicles aim to reduce pollution and improve the environment
Electric cars: Run on electricity, produced in cleaner ways (solar, wind), don't release harmful gases, and are more eco-friendly than gasoline-powered cars.
Hybrid cars: Similar to electric cars, but use both gasoline and electricity, still reducing pollution
Goal of Eco-transport: Reduce pollution and protect the environment
Best eco-friendly option: Walking and biking, public transport , or electric/hybrid vehicles
Importance of eco-transport: Reducing air pollution, creating cleaner and safer environment for people, animals, and plants

Recycling: Taking old items to produce new ones.
Benefits of recycling: Reducing waste, saving resources, lowering pollution.
Recycling process: Three main steps: collection, sorting and processing into raw materials
Recyclable items: Paper, plastic, glass and metal
Harmful effects of landfill: Excess trash releases harmful chemicals into environment, soil and water.
Importance of recycling: Protecting the planet, keeping environment clean and healthy.

UAE climate: Hot and dry climate.
Summer: High temperatures, reaching 40°C (over 100°F) in some areas (May-Sept), can be very humid in coastal cities.
Winter (Dec-Feb): Cooler temperatures (15-24°C or 59-75°F), more comfortable, and popular with tourists for outdoor activities.
Rain: Rare, mostly during winter months, occurring more frequently in higher elevations (Hijar Mountains).
Sandstorms: Can occur in desert areas, with high winds carrying sand and dust causing visibility issues.

Endangered animals: At risk of disappearing, facing challenges like habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.
UAE conservation efforts: The UAE works to protect endangered animals and their habitats.
Specific examples: Arabian Oryx (once nearly extinct, population now restored thanks to conservation work), Arabian Leopard (threatened due to habitat loss and poaching), Hawksbill Sea Turtles(threatened by hunting, pollution, and loss of nesting areas)
Importance of protecting endangered animals: They contribute to maintaining the balance of the environment

Personality types: Different ways of thinking, feeling, and acting
Introverts: Quiet, enjoy spending time alone or with a small group of friends
Extroverts: Outgoing, enjoy being around people and social activities
Thinkers: Use logic and facts to make decisions
Feelers: Use emotions to make decisions, often caring and helpful to others

Additional vocabulary practice: Focuses on parts of speech, verb tenses, and using correct grammar in sentences.
Sentence structure and completion exercises: Provide examples to help students better understand and use the English language
Proper Noun usage: (eg.Ali, Sara, Aisha, Maram) and their respective possessive forms (eg. Ali's, Sara's) are addressed.