Tier 2 Vocabulary

Tier 2 Vocabulary

A compendium of all the Tier 2 vocabulary lists for English Literature, Language and ESL Blog Posts on Vocabulary Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet Word of the Week: Case Studies Key Stage 3 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary Korean Translations Dystopian Literature: Tier [...]

Frankenstein: Homework Study Schedule

Frankenstein: Homework Study Schedule

The majority of reading materials will be contained in your critical pack; videos and podcasts available through your A-level playlist. Tick when completed and make sure you manage your workload – do not leave it all until the last minute. Whole A-level Playlist   Week 1: Read the background of the text in your critical [...]

King Lear Quotations: Authority and Age

“This policy of age makes the world bitter to the best of our times, keeps our fortunes from us till our oldness cannot relish them” p118 “Tis the infirmity of his age; yet he hath ever but slenderly known himself” p115 “Such unconstant starts are we like to have from him” p115 “The King gone [...]

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

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.

Sustainable Planet: Sustainability for Kids

Sustainable Planet: Sustainability for Kids

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 [...]

Sustainable Planet: Sustainable Schools

Sustainable Planet: Sustainable Schools

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, [...]

National Day at Al Ain Academy

National Day at Al Ain Academy

You are on a mission. Each QR code that you scan will take you to a different activity or task linked to the four themes of National Day. Your final goal is to create a SparkVideo cataloguing your acheivements at each stage and highlighting your learning around these themes. Each project will be different depending [...]

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing for A-level Examinations Week 1: Explain the quotation: You must include consideration of characterisation, themes, structure of the novel, context and offer one other linking quote. “I wished Amaka would keep her voice low. I was not used to this king of conversation at the table.” p.97 “She said ‘teenagers’ [...]

King Lear: Homework Study Schedule

King Lear: Homework Study Schedule

King Lear: Homework study schedule The majority of reading materials will be contained in your critical pack; videos and podcasts available through your A-level playlist. Tick when completed and make sure you manage your workload – do not leave it all until the last minute.   Week 1: Read the background of the text in [...]