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Grade 6 to 8

English Curriculum

Reading Skills 6-8

  • Read from a variety of genres; increase reading aloud skills; read independently
  • Use resources to increase vocabulary and gain deeper understanding by "reading between the lines"
  • Summarize stories and discuss author’s use of word choice, simile & metaphors
  • Use organization of nonfiction lists to locate information; skim materials to answer questions; use outlines
  • Know how to tackle a difficult text and reflect reading experiences in writing and discussion
  • Read from a variety of voices and viewpoints
  • Use resources to increase vocabulary and gain deeper understanding by using context clues
  • Summarize stories and identify the main parts of a book - main idea, sub plots, etc. 
  • Increase understanding and recall of what is read including facts and importance of the main idea
  • Read longer works in variety of styles including drama, poetry, essays and short stories
  • Continue to use resources to increase vocabulary and gain deeper understanding by using context clues

Language Arts Skills 6-8

  • Continue to improve basic writing skills focusing on narrative techniques in poetry and short stories
  • Further develop use of 6 Traits of Writing with emphasis on voice, word choice, organization and the use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Present oral reports in support of written research and practice listening skills by taking notes from presentations
  • Further develop research skills by using technology and library resources
  • Begin use of techniques for expressive and creative writing
  • Formulate an essential question in the subject area
  • Identify key words, develop search strategies; locate appropriate and varied information sources; distinguish sources between primary and secondary
  • Identify the time, place, audience, purpose, and form of a source
  • Recognize relevant facts and ideas; evaluate bias of sources/authors; classify information as fact/opinion
  • Take notes, paraphrase, summarize, enter data
  • Create a product that uses content to support findings; present product in appropriate manner to a meaningful audience
  • Articulate a particular perspective/value orientation; demonstrate content knowledge; listen critically and build upon the ideas of others
  • Participate in delegating duties, establishing rules, planning, making decisions, taking action in group settings
  • Identify appropriate people to gain needed information, ask relevant questions, pose follow-up questions; paraphrase conversations
  • Identify central issue; formulate appropriate questions; identify multiple perspectives; compare and contrast; validate date using multiple sources; determine relevant information; paraphrase problem
  • Distinguish between fact, opinion, and reasoned argument; clarify time, point of view and purpose; recognize stereotypes clichés, bias, and propaganda techniques; identify message and target audience of narrative and documents to determine credibility and authenticity
  • Compare advantages & disadvantages, suggest alternate solutions; predict probable consequences, provide evidence to justify best solution
  • Analyze & evaluate the impact of ideas, events, and/or people on groups, environments, economic systems, and/or subsequent events
  • Group human and natural events into broadly defined eras and construct related timelines
  • Reconstruct and express others' points of view, highlighting a historic, geographic, civic, or economic perspective

Math Curriculum

Grade 6 :

We use Go Math textbook, which meet rising standards with focus, coherence, and rigor. GO Math meets students and teachers on their math journey, raising student achievement scores and supporting teachers along the way.

Grade 7 - Pre Algebra :

Larson Pre-Algebra will give your students a strong foundation in algebra while also preparing them for future study of geometry, probability and data analysis. The clearly written lessons make even difficult math concepts and methods understandable by providing numerous stepped-out examples. Each lesson’s exercise set includes a wide variety of exercises, ranging from basic exercises that help students develop and practice skills to challenging exercises that involve logical reasoning and problem solving.

 Grade 8 - Algebra :

Algebra 1 guide you through among other things expressions, systems of equations, functions, real numbers, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, radical and rational expressions.
This Algebra 1 math course is divided into 12 chapters and each chapter is divided into several lessons. Under each lesson you will find theory, examples and video lessons.

Science Curriculum

ScienceFusion is a comprehensive science curriculum for grades 1 to 8 that is significantly different from everything else on the market because of its unique integration of print and e-learning resources.
A complete teacher’s edition is available through the online teacher resources. You need to use this for explanation of lesson presentations and for your answer key. Teacher support materials provide all the help you might need online.
Experiments and activities are presented through online Inquiry. Lab activities, lab manuals, and data sheets for grades 6 to 8 are online rather than within student worktexts.
Lesson concepts are presented through a variety of learning modalities. Core concepts are taught in the print book as well as through an on-line lesson. While lessons deal with the same concept, they each present the material in a different context. You can use both modes of lesson presentation or select one or the other. Students can read, write, view pictures, listen to audio presentations, watch videos, engage in activities, work independently, or work collaboratively.
You will likely use a mixture of book-based and e-learning as well as hands-on activity so you will not use one method exclusively. The format for both books and online lessons look like a magazine with lots of visuals that help illustrate and explain the lesson concept. The amount of text to read per lesson is less than you find in most other textbooks. Students write directly in their text books so they are not reusable.
ScienceFusion is an inquiry program which means that it doesn’t just present information. It begins lessons with questions to engage student interest. Students read some information (or listen to an audio-visual presentation). But students are continually challenged to think about real-life applications, to restate concepts in their own words, to research, and to think beyond the information that is presented. STEM skills in science, technology, engineering, and math are emphasized throughout the series so that students acquire an understanding of how science knowledge is used in real life.
The viewpoint is secular, so Christians can expect some of the typical problems with evolution and the age of the earth. Physical science topics are generally not problematic. Throughout the curriculum you will encounter passing mentions of evolution and millions of years. Most problematic should be The Diversity of Living Things and The Dynamic Earth. Some home educators will also take issue with some content in Ecology and the Environment when it deals with humans’ impact on the environment.
ScienceFusion is beautifully presented and technologically rich program that is engineered to help students with different learning styles be successful. It also engages students in the world of science in a manner likely to create enthusiasm and interest.

 

Arabic Subjects Curriculum:

Since its establishment, the school has been keen to attach the utmost importance to the curriculum of the classes from the preliminary and even through the application of the ministerial curriculum for Arabic language materials, Islamic education and social studies.
And aims to develop various aspects of the personality of the learner  comprehensive development of psychological, social and cultural in the framework of the principles of Islamic faith and the components of Omani identity.