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🌟 Welcome to Our Learning Hub! 🌟
🌟 Welcome to Our Learning Hub! 🌟
Dear Parents,
A heartfelt welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year! We're thrilled to embark on a journey of learning, growth, and collaboration with our amazing students. This Google site is your go-to resource for updates on the curriculum, important dates, and upcoming events. Regular check-ins will keep you in the loop on all things related to your child's education.
Communication is key, and we encourage an open dialogue. Whether you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, feel free to email us or schedule a meeting. Let's make this year memorable and impactful together. Here's to a fantastic year of exploration and achievement!
Teacher Contact Details:
Mr Alexis: alexis.dimyan@emsd.sch.qa
Ms Hayat: hayat.elsiss@emsdoha.net
Mr Keegan David : keegan.david@emsdoha.net
Resources:
Class readers : Short Stories
Cambridge Boost Stage 8 (coursebook)Â
Cambridge Boost Stage 8 (workbook)Â
Cambridge Secondary 1 English enables learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop the skills to respond to a range of information, media and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Learners who follow this framework will develop a first language competency in English based on a curriculum designed to be successful in any culture and to promote cross-cultural understanding.Â
The Cambridge Secondary 1 English Curriculum Framework is presented in four main content areas:
1) ReadingÂ
2) Writing
3) SpeakingÂ
4) ListeningÂ
Curriculum Guides / Links
Curriculum Guides / Links
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests provide a valuable and valid internal assessment of knowledge, skills and understanding. They enable learning to be assessed each year and provide detailed information about the performance of each learner for stages 7, 8 and 9.
The results enable teachers to give structured feedback to learners and compare the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups, which then allows more prescribed planning for each teaching group to ensure knowledge gaps are filled.Â
The tests are marked internally, but the mark-scheme is directly from Cambridge, and allows standardization with cohorts from all Cambridge schools.Â
Classroom Expectations
Classroom Expectations
In Year 8, we aim to cultivate a positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. To ensure a conducive atmosphere for academic growth, we have a few classroom expectations. Firstly, active participation is encouraged – sharing ideas, asking questions, and collaborating with peers enhances the learning experience for everyone. Respect for one another's perspectives is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Additionally, punctuality and preparedness are vital for maximizing our time together. We value a growth mindset, celebrating efforts, and learning from challenges. Let's embark on this academic journey with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to creating a classroom that promotes both academic achievement and personal development.
Online Platforms
Online Platforms
Google Classroom is designed to help students collaborate, communicate with teachers, submit assignments, and access learning materials seamlessly.Â
CommonLit is a comprehensive literacy program with thousands of reading lessons!
Canva is a tool for students to create visually engaging projects, presentations, and designs with ease, using a variety of templates and design features.
Kami is a student-friendly tool for annotating and collaborating on digital documents, promoting interactive and efficient learning experiences.
Assessments:
Week 13 to 25: Â
Students will take 2 Assessments in each of the core skills in English:
Writing
Reading
Speaking
Listening
Term 2 Overview
Term 2 Overview
During term 2, year 8 students Learners will compare encountered texts from different cultures and times, commenting on implied meaning and expressing an informed personal opinion. They will alsoanalyse the use of linguistic and literary techniques in a poem, explore points of agreement and disagreement in their own and others’ analysis, and use linguistic and literary techniques for effect in their writing. Learners will analyse how a writer combines different features for effect in a poem, analysing the different layers of meaning, and applying combinations of features in their own writing. Finally, learners will read a wide range of texts, offering possible interpretations for a writer’s level of formality and use of linguistic and literary techniques, and using the appropriate degree of formality alongside a range of linguistic and literary techniques for effect in their writing
Focus for the WeekÂ
Focus for the WeekÂ
Week 17:
Week 17:
Reading: Myths and Legends
Speaking Assessment Preparation: Speaking Assessment will take place on - 19th/20th Jan
Library Activity - Reading For Pleasure
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work."
(Aristotle)
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