Welcome to our English class!
As we step into this new year, I am thrilled to embark on a language learning adventure with each of you. You are now at a pivotal stage in your English journey, where the world of language opens up even wider, allowing you to explore complex ideas, nuanced expressions, and the beauty of effective communication.
This year, we’ll dive into captivating stories, engage in lively discussions, and challenge ourselves with thought-provoking writing assignments. Our class will be a space where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth, and every question leads us closer to understanding.
You’re developing your voice, discovering new interests, and now, enhancing your ability to share those thoughts and passions in English. Imagine the discussions we’ll have, the ideas we’ll explore, and the worlds we’ll travel through the pages of books and the power of conversation.
So, let’s greet this new year with enthusiasm, open minds, and the readiness to support each other. Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, and linguistic leaps forward. Welcome to your English class, where every challenge is a stepping stone and every success is celebrated.
LEARNING GOALS
- Enhance your ability to communicate effectively, understand the main ideas of complex texts, and express yourself clearly on a wide range of topics.
- Ensure your understand the importance and basic rules of the English language at this level.
- Set aims and ambitions for the new academic year, focusing on personal and collective growth in English proficiency.
“Learn a language, and you will avoid a war.”
Arab proverb
Learning activities
“The Mystery Handshake”
Objectives:
To help you introduce yourself to the class in a fun and engaging way, fostering a sense of community and comfort among your classmates right from the start.
Materials Needed:
- A set of index cards
- Pens or markers
- A container to hold the cards
How to Play:
- Preparation (5 minutes):
- At the beginning of the class, a container will be placed with the index cards at the front.
- The Mystery Handshake (15 minutes):
- You will draw a card from the container without showing it to your classmates.
- Once everyone has a card, walk around the room, performing your mystery action or handshake with each classmate you meet.
- When you meet your new classmate and perform your actions, you briefly introduce yourself with your name, one hobby or interest, and one fun fact about yourself before moving on to meet another classmate.
- The challenge is for everyone to remember as much as you can about your classmates.
- Class Reflection (10 minutes):
- After everyone has met, you will gather in a circle.
- You will be asked to share one interesting thing you remember about a classmate you met today. This reinforces memory and attentiveness.
“Class Charter: Aims and Ambitions” Collage (20 minutes)
- Objective: Set collective goals and individual ambitions for the year.
- Activity: On a large poster board or digital platform, you will contribute with images, words, or symbols that represent your goals and ambitions for improving your English. This could include specific skills you want to master or experiences they wish to have.
Let’s make this year unforgettable!
HAPPY LEARNING!