Teaching english to students in primary schools

Teaching EnglishTeaching EnglishTo Students in Elementary SchoolTo Students in Elementary School

What you should be aware of before What you should be aware of before you beginyou begin

Prepared byPrepared by

Abdulrahman GadahAbdulrahman Gadah

اإلدارة اإلدارة العامة العامة للتربية للتربية

والتعليم والتعليم بمنطقة بمنطقة

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What’s in an ideal course book?

1. Learning through the senses

2. Chants

3. Games

4. Writing

5. Variety of text types (up-to-date)

6. Cross-curricular information

7. Cultural information

8. Activities which practise the four skills / Language in context

9. Projects

10. Self-evaluation section

11. Phonics activities

12. Based on a theory / approach

13. Interactive Whiteboard material

14. A clear Teacher’s Manual

15. Flashcardsاإلدارة اإلدارة العامة العامة للتربية للتربية

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1. How do we learn?1. How do we learn?

Through our senses.

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We primarily learn through sight.• Attractive pictures

• Up-to-date themes

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We primarily learn through sight.• Attractive pictures

• Up-to-date themes

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2. Chants

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2. Chants

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3. Games

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3. Games

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4. Writing

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4. Writing

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Factual TextsFactual Texts5. A variety of text types

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StoriesStories5. A variety of text types

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What is the value of cross-curricular texts?

• Topic engage Ss’ interest.

• Help reinforce or revise knowledge about the real world.

• Allows for a more ‘spherical’ approach to learning.

• Allows even ‘weak’ Ss at English to contribute sth.

6. Cross-curricular texts.

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6. Cross-curricular texts.

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What is the value of cultural information?

• Ss learn to make connections

• To learn about cultural similarities and differences.

• Appreciation of other cultures.

• Because learning a language is not enough…

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8. Activities which practise the four skills

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9. ProjectsProjects develop motor and creative thinking skills

Hands-on experience of module conceptsPerformance evidence

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10. Self-evaluation

Promoting autonomous learning.

Ss take responsibility for their own learning.

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11. Phonics Activities

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12. Perhaps the ideal CB could be based on various theories / approaches.

• choose a SB that’s eclectic

• combine best methods, ideas or beliefs from many areas.

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13. Interactive Whiteboard Material

Includes eye-catching animated videos that motivate Ss and attract their attention.

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14. Teacher’s Manual

• Clearly stated aims• Presentation of

vocabulary and structures to be taught

• Step-by-step guidance and suggestions on how to approach each activity

• Optional activities• Background

information• Listening transcripts• Key to all activities in

both Student’s Book and Workbook.

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(Included in Class CDs)15. Flashcards

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New, exciting English course for Elementary School Grade 4

1st Semester 2nd Semester

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Smart Class 1Components for Students

Student’s BookIncluding Workbook

Student’s CD

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Smart Class 1Components for Teachers

Student’s BookIncluding Workbook

Teacher’s Manual

Class CDs including Tests & Flashcards

Interactive WhiteboardMaterial

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Modular Approach4 well-balanced, theme-based modules.Each module consists of 7 lessons:

Lesson 5 (Story Time)Lesson 6 (Revision & Project)

Lesson 1 (Alphabet & A Chant)Lesson 2 (Smart Kids)Lesson 3 (Comic)Lesson 4 (Let’s Play & Alphabet)

Consolidation&

Revision

Presentation of the target language

+Skills development

Lesson 7 (Alphabet revision & Smart Time)

Alphabet revision& Culture page

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Smart Class 1

Presentation of the alphabet always in combination with pictures.

Catchy chants that help students revise previously taught vocabulary and simple functions of the language

Clearly illustrated key vocabulary

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Workbook

Activities that will help Ss familiarise themselves with the Roman script and way of handwriting

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WorkbookFurther practice on the material taught and presented in the Student’s Book.

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Listening activity

Immediate practice on grammatical structures and functions of the language

Characters in situations Ss can relate to Grammar box

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Workbook

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Stories / factual texts

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Workbook

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Games & AlphabetAn integral part of the syllabus.

Developing Ss’ intrapersonal intelligence.

Presentation of new letters.

Learning and revising through the use of games.

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Workbook

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Original stories

Revising language from the whole module

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Workbook

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Revision & Project

Projects develop motor and creative thinking skills.

Hands-on experience of module concepts.

Consolidation of the previously taught linguistic items / grammar / functions

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WorkbookCross-curricular Projects developing the knowledge and skills of Ss while motivating them to learn through stimulating and interconnected school subjects.

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Alphabet revision & Smart Time

A Culture page that gives an insight into the different cultures.

Consolidation of the letters presented throughout the module.

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Extra Material in Student’s Book

• Board game

• Picture Dictionary

• Cut-outs

• Stickers

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Board Game

Revision and consolidation through a game.

Developing Ss’ collaboration and cooperation.

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Picture Dictionary

Presentation of linguistic items in categories and groups to facilitate learning.

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Cut-outs & Stickers

Arts and crafts activities for educational purposes that promote Ss’ creativity and self-expression.

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Teacher’s Manual

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(Tests also

in class CDs)

Teacher’s Manual

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(Tests also in class CDs)Teacher’s Manual

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Phonics cardsTeacher’s Manual

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Weekly pacing chart:

For a sixteen-week semester, in which Ss have two sessions per week.

Holidays have also been taken into consideration.

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Suggested Pacing Chart for Smart Class 1Teacher’s Manual

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Thank youThank you

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