All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
The content provides resources on William Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on a list of 40 Tier 2 academic vocabulary words essential to the play. This vocabulary aids students, especially English learners, in understanding complex terms. It supports curriculum planning and enhances engagement with the play for GCSE and A-level studies.
Read the poem below and record a voiceover or film yourselves speaking about what you think the main message of the poem is. In your recordings cover the following areas: Read the poem out loud Why is December 2nd, 1971 a significant date? What changes have taken place in the UAE since then? Have the [...]
Active Mission: You can use the internet to look up any famous/inspirational quotes by the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed, regarding his hopes and aspirations for the UAE. Alternatively, visit Ms Husein and use the book below as part of your project. Select between 1-2 quotations to explore in more detail. Take [...]
Active Mission: Look at the images below of items that represent a strong part of the UAE’s history, culture and identity. Film yourselves speaking about the images or film yourselves interviewing a parent/teacher about their expertise on the subject. In your interviews or voiceovers of images cover the following areas: Name of what you see [...]
It is essential to teach young children about the importance of sustainability. Have a look at the children’s books in the library, ‘Why should I protect nature?’ and ‘Why should I save energy?’ and ‘Why should I save water?’ Complete the activities below (or think of your own) to film in order to teach young [...]
The UAE has a sustainability strategy for 2050, which includes goals such as 50% clean energy use. Go to the library and check out ‘101 ways to save the planet’ and ‘Making a Difference: the save the world handbook’ and have a look at the link below about the UAE’s sustainable schools initiative. https://sustainableschools.ead.ae/SSI/ Now, [...]
Go to the library and delve into the book, “Back to the Wild”. Read about the UAE’s efforts to reintroduce this endangered animal back to the wild. Make a video, considering the following points: Why is it important for sustainability to protect animal species? What are the opinions of prominent Emiratis about protecting animals? A [...]
Why are there fewer stories about mythical heroines than about heroes? Is it harder to find stories about women than men in mythology? Most ancient societies were patriarchal (male-dominated) and the men were story-tellers and leaders. However, in legends there are many more women and also in folktales. In mythology, the female characters are often [...]
Do you have any questions for Hazza Al Mansouri? Watch this clip about his experience in space and record yourself asking a question. What would you like to know about space? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzf_SZ5Vzus Image credit: The National
Explore a figure of national pride by following links or visiting Ms Dunn or Ms Hussein. Use the suggested book for your project. Include their full name, role, and contributions to Emirati culture. Highlight Emirati writers to watch and notable female authors. Capture and present your findings in a video format.
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