Staying Positive

Tips and Tricks to Keep That Smile on Your Face

Teaching English can be a challenge.Classes do not always go as planned, students may not behave well, and planning, teaching, and grading is a lot of work. In spite of everything, since your attitude affects your students, it is important to remain positive in the classroom. There are a number of simple ways you can make your life easier and deal with teaching related issues.

How to Stay Positive No Matter What

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   Prepare Well
   Doing sufficient preparation before class will make lessons run more smoothly and cause you much less stress than walking into a lesson without a clear plan. Create organized lesson plans and make copies of materials well in advance. When creating a plan, keep in mind that another teacher should be able to pick it up and teach your class without any difficulties. You do not need to include every single warm up question but having some examples will help you get started especially if you teach many different levels and classes every day. While making lesson plans can be time consuming, they will help you maximize class time and you can save all your teaching materials for future use too.
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   Mistakes are Fun
   Do not be afraid to laugh at yourself especially when you make mistakes. People make mistakes; it happens to us all so it is alright to highlight your mistakes. You can use a mistake as a learning opportunity by giving students the chance to correct you as if it were an intentional comprehension check. You can also just say “Oops, that’s not right.” and fix your mistake too. Owning your mistakes and deciding what to do with them yourself is definitely better than having a student point something out that you were trying to gloss over or confusing students by modeling something incorrectly.
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   Encourage
   Even if students are struggling, be sure to provide lots of encouragement. Getting upset when students are unable to understand new things is not productive. You can explain key points again using simplified language and sneak in some simple comprehension checks. Really basic questions can help pinpoint where exactly students are having difficulties and go a long way towards building student confidence. If your students are confident and have positive attitudes, you will too.
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   Be a Good Actor
   You will undoubtedly have plenty of opportunities to act in the classroom. Being the teacher all the time is boring for both you and students so take advantage of opportunities to be someone else. This will make your lessons more interesting and break away from your routine. For instance, use different voices for each character when demonstrating model dialogues or a role play. Try to give your students more opportunities to act too. Some classes have one or two blossoming comedians and as long as they are practicing English and not a huge distraction, they can really improve the atmosphere in the classroom. Acting also gives students practice using different tones which is really important. You wouldn’t say “Oh, that’s too bad.” the same way you’d say “That’s such great news!” so make some practice activities revolve around acting and tones. Your students may both amaze and amuse you with their performances.
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   Have a Backup Plan
   When students are not responding well to the course material or when things just are not working out the way you want them to, be prepared to do something else. Stumbling through an exercise that students do not understand, cannot do, or dislike is only going to prolong everyone’s suffering. Be prepared to change activities when necessary. Having a few reliable activities to fall back on will save you when things are not going well. You can use these same activities at the end of class if you have extra time.
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   Simple Things That Matter
   Even something as simple as your morning coffee or afternoon snack can help you stay positive. These may be small comforts but they also give you energy and make you more alert during difficult times of the day. If you realize that your energy hits bottom at a certain point of the day, schedule a pick me up before that period. It will help you and your students remain focused and engaged in class.

If you are not in a positive state of mind before walking into the classroom, remember to take deep breaths and leave it at the door. Going into a class in a negative state of mind is certainly not going to improve your day and your students will suffer from your lack of energy, involvement, and cheerfulness

From : Busy Teacher Website

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Speaking So Easily

7  Tips To Get Your Students Speaking So Easily

When it comes to speaking, confidence is the key & password security that students need in order to succeed at speaking with ease. Once a student builds the confidence to speak, their abilities begin to improve. Students who lack confidence are the ones who stumble and resort to their L1, and develop a fear of making mistakes . As a teacher, you cannot magically click a button and provide the students with the confidence to speak, but you can be there to encourage them to build their confidence by trying a few new little tricks, or even something as simple as nodding your head and smiling a little bit more.

How to Proceed

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1. Forget the errors; just be happy that they’re speaking
   Yeah! See how well they’re speaking? Yes it may not be accurate or fluent, but sure enough they are using English! Sure, they may be speaking in purely the present simple,keep sitting back smiling and nodding, and you will do wonders with helping the student cross the first hurdle of building their confidence with speaking.
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   Give them easy topics that they know a lot about them
   We all love to do it, recalling an amusing story about our lives.  The most familiar topic anyone can talk about is oneself. We do it, they can too.
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   Provide the cues, give them the ideas
   One of the things that I like to do is draw a diagram that outlines me. In the middle of the board is a little stick figure of me, leading out to all of the influences in my life. The best way to describe it is like a mind-map, but I prefer to call this a “life map”. The life map allows students to see influences, likes, dislikes in their life and then give them the necessary cues to speak about themselves.
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   If the cues fail, give ‘em the outline
   If the visual cues fail, give the students a virtual template to work off. The teacher can simply write the language and the structures on the whiteboard for the students to fill in with the appropriate words.
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   Take them for a walk on the wild side, outside their comfort zone
   If the potential is there or the student’s skill is just lying underneath the surface, one of the ways I like to deal with that is to push the students a little bit harder and chip away at what’s underneath the service. I love pushing students to the best of their abilities, and if there is a mere inkling of the confidence, I will be there to prod and poke it as much as I can. I love to give little challenges to my students such as talking for 30 seconds or a minute non-stop on a topic. This seemingly difficult activity will make life so much easier when it comes to speaking about the simple things.
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   Listen to the real deal
   Sure enough, students who have been away from the English language for a while, only need to listen to a dialogue before they begin . A good dialogue that clearly outlines the language can be used as a starting point, while providing students with a chance to “mimic” the accent and the style. The more “brave” students will quickly take to the task and instantly pick up on some of the key vocabulary, while adding their own personality into replicating the dialogue.
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   Smile, be patient, and smile again!
   No matter how many different activities that you try with your student, nothing beats a smile when it comes to unlocking the confidence. A smile provides the students with positive reassurance to keep at it and give them a positive outlook on what they can perceive as being the impossible task of speaking a foreign language.

If you follow these steps, we’re sure that you will succeed in providing your students with the key to unlocking their inner confidence, which is one of the major factors in speaking English with confidence.

From : Busy Teacher Website

Audio files for Mega Goal 3

May peace be upon you all

Here are some audio files from ( Mega Goal 3 ) I upload on sound cloud for my students to practise listening & speaking 

https://soundcloud.com/amira_muhammad

روابط المناهج المطورة

روابط المناهج المطورة

http://www.macmillanenglish.com/GRSA/index.html

Get ready

كلمة المرور . GE T


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http://www.macmillanenglish.com/loSA/index.html

Lift off

كلمة المرور  L IF T

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http://www.macmillanenglish.com/FHSA/index.html

Flying high

كلمة المرور FLY


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 روابط لتحميل سيديهات مناهج المرحلة المتوسطة 

Super Goal 1

http://www.mediafire.com/download/1w47fj2e9d38at2/Super_Goal_1.rar

Super Goal 3

http://www.mediafire.com/download/cir4jg6w97abziy/Super_Goal_3.rar

Super Goal 5

http://www.mediafire.com/download/mtx8hxr97t70r2l/Super_Goal_5.rar

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English Educational Materials

English Educational Materials

For downloading English Educational Materials (CD, IWB, TM, Tests)

Please visit:

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9 Ways to Grab Your Students` Attention

 As technology runs faster, students` attention spans get shorter. So how can you grab their attention and hold it for the duration of the class? It might seem like mission impossible, but there are a few tricks you may want to try.

Check Out These 9 Ways to Grab Your Students’ Attention

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Move Around

One of the simplest ways to grab your students’ attention is to simply walk around the classroom. All the time. Stand next to students or move to the back of the classroom. Students need to feel that there is no place for them to hide and slack off while you teach.

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   Lose the Structure

   Too many students are accustomed to a specific classroom setup. The best students sit in the front. The shier ones sit in the back where they “hide”. Do away with these physical constraints! Have them all sit in a circle on the floor. Or arrange their desks in a circle. Shake them out of their accustomed structure, and they will pay attention.For they won’t know what comes next.
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   Eliminate Routines

   And speaking of not knowing what comes next… Students may wander more easily when they know what to expect and what will happen next. They come in and sit down. You ask them if they did their homework. You tell them to open their books. But what if instead of beginning the class the way you usually do, you do something completely unexpected? What if you show them a video first? They’ll certainly be intrigued!
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   Remove Distractions

   Sometimes you have no choice. Sometimes you have to enforce a “no cell phone” rule. However, they may still need them to take photos or film videos during class. So, simply ask them to deposit their phones in a designated box at the start of class and give them back as needed. Yes, they will complain. No, they won’t like it. But if you engage them with activities they enjoy, they’ll forget about their little tech gadget for a while.
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   Make them More Active

   Have them do what you would ordinarily do. Have a student write on the board, have another hand out worksheets, and yet another help a classmate with something they don’t understand.
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   Divide and Conquer

   Students are forced to focus when they can’t hide within a larger group. Divide the class into pairs or small groups for some activities. Walk around and assist as needed.
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   Play with Your Voice

   Change your tone of voice as often as you can. Whisper something, then SAY IT LOUD. (Ever see students jump out of their seats?) Use different accents if you can, I highly recommend it. Students get a real kick out of it, and it really makes them listen up.
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   Use Props

   Grab a small, soft ball. Ask a question and toss the ball to a student. Prompt him/her to answer your question. Have them throw the ball back to you and choose your next target. Who will be next? They won’t know! Use balls, hats, toys, anything and everything that will make a drilling session more interesting and dynamic.
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   Surprise Them!

   Have a box with the word “Box of Randomness” written on the side. Inside the box have pieces of paper with a variety of actions and things your class will have to do. At any given time during the class, whip out the box and have a student take out a piece of paper that will state something that he/she or the entire class will have to do. You may want to save this box for when you see someone not paying attention. Here are some ideas for your Box of Randomness:
   • “Pop quiz!” – the entire class has to take a graded pop quiz on a recent topic.
   • “Random dancing” – play a tune from your phone and have the entire class stand up and dance.
   • “Your turn to teach” – the student who takes this slip of paper has to stand up in front of the class and teach something/ask the others questions/lead a discussion.

You can have lots of fun with your Box of Randomness, and it’s a great “penalty” for not paying attention.

It may be a hard truth to swallow but when you see your students’ minds wandering, there’s something you are neglecting to do

From / Busy Teacher website

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Teaching Grammar Using The Discovery Technique

Seven turn-taking strategies

مكتبة التحاضير والعروض

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

هذي مكتبة التحاضير والعروض راح تلاقوا فيها ملفات مفيدة لجميع مناهج الانجليزي المطورة لجميع المراحل

ماعليكم الا تحديد عملية البحث 

مكتبة التحاضير والعروض - منتديات حقوق المعلم والمعلمة

منهج ميجا قول

  الصف الاول ثانوي 1

 الصف الثاني ثانوي 3

 الصف الثالث ثانوي 5



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Comprehension worksheets

May peace be upon u all

If u r looking for comprehension worksheets , u can download some from this site 

Comprehension worksheets

Source : Saudienglish Forums

كيف احمل مقطع فديو من اليوتيوب بدون برامج

How to download utube videos without apps

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How to be an Effective Teacher

How Do I Become a More Effective Teacher?

“Sometimes I feel my students could be learning a lot faster. They would accomplish a lot more if only I could guide them better towards increased English fluency. What can I do to become a more effective teacher?” *

Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result. As teachers, what result can we hope to obtain? Naturally, we want our students to feel more confident when speaking English. We want them to speak better, to speak more. We want them to learn to communicate effectively in English. So, what does it take to produce this result ? What  does it take to truly be an effective teacher? 

Teachers understand that the end goal is for learners to go out into the real world and communicate with real people, on their own. Now, let’s see different ways to become a more effective teacher.

10 Ways to Become a More Effective Teacher

1- Put the Students (and Their Goals) First

Don’t focus on “teaching the book” or “completing the course”. The coursebook is an accessory, a tool that helps give your course a structure, a backbone. Focus instead on guiding your students towards increased language proficiency, step by step, with specific goals for each step of the way.

2- Know When to Speak 

Sometimes, students don’t speak because we don’t give them the opportunity to speak. Don’t finish their sentences. Don’t interrupt them with immediate corrections. Don’t provide the answer when they’re taking too long. Hold your breath. Resist the urge. Wait. See what they can come up with on their own.

3- Offer Praise

Students are sometimes very sensitive to corrections and criticism. Let’s not lose sight of the fact that self-confidence is essential to good communication. If you correct them too much you risk shattering their fragile self-confidence (“I can't speak English! My English is horrible!”), and you don’t want to do that. So, offer praise, whenever you can, for a great example, a word they’re using correctly or a complicated question they managed to answer.Students need our encouragement as much as they need our corrections.

4- Be Consistent

If you say there are consequences for breaking the classroom rules,you’d better follow through on those consequences. If you say you will have the tests corrected by Sunday, you’d better deliver. Do what you say you will do. Your students will respect you a whole lot more for it.

5- Use Variety

Out in the real English-speaking world, students are faced with variety: a variety of accents; a variety of communication tools; a variety of settings and circumstances. The effective teacher prevents students from getting accustomed to a particular way of doing things so they have the flexibility to adapt to different scenarios. Moreover, adding variety helps keep things interesting.

6- Show, Don’t Tell

Effective teachers don’t teach a new topic by “explaining” how it works. Instead, they give examples and guide students towards comprehension; they help them come up with answers on their own.

7- Teach in Context

Does it make sense to give students a list of irregular verbs and their past forms, and start practicing from there? What’s the setting? What’s the context? Effective teachers don’t copy down lists of verbs or words to memorize or study. They help students place themselves in a real life setting, a scenario that will help them see how to use the language: You see your friend again on the first day of class and you want to tell him/her about your holidays.

8- Be Prepared

Do you have all of the materials, worksheets, photocopies and flashcards you need for class? Do you have them ready days before class and not at the last minute? Do you prepare lesson plans well in advance? Do you have a Plan B in case something doesn’t work out? Effective teachers know how to plan effectively so they are not overwhelmed by last minute preparations.

9- Set Clear Goals

Students are aware of the overall goal – they know full well why they’re taking the course (communicate in English better). But seeing the big picture does not necessarily help them move forward. They move forward in a series of smaller steps, and these are the very same steps you need to outline for them (Step 1: Talk about yourself; Step 2: Talk about your family/what you do for a living); etc.

10- Cater to a Variety of Learning Styles

Some students are more visual; others are clearly musical learners. If you plan activities that predominantly cater to one type, then you won’t be reaching learners with other learning styles effectively.

Above all, be sure to create an environment that is conducive to effective learning.

Keep you lessons upbeat and positive. Emphasize the importance of treating each other with respect. What could be more effective than that ?!

From / Busy Teacher website

كتاب المعلم للمناهج المطورة

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

كتاب المعلم 

بصيغة pdf

لمناهج المرحله الابتدائية والمتوسطة والثانوية

We can

Super goal

Mega goal

جميع المراحل

http://www.mheducation.co.uk/KSA/MoE/Teachers/