1
Months Lessons Periods
September
Diagnostic test 1
First contact with students / Starter Unit 1
1a- Friends on the net 2
1b- The world over 2
Oxford readers introduction 1
1c- Pleased to meet you 1
1d- Tell me everything 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
October
Monthly quiz 1 1
Project introduction 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 2) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
2a- Family ties 2
2b- Families of the world 2
Oxford readers (Chapter 3) 1
2c- Family fun 2
2d- Camp active 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 4) 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
Curriculum Guide
First Intermediate Level
2019/2020
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ministry of Education
Directorate of Curricula
English Language Unit
To Do List:
To Do List:
2
Months Lessons Periods
November
Monthly quiz feedback 1
3a- Day by day 2
3b- School days 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
3c- Careers day 2
3d- Job hunting 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Oxford readers (Chapter 7) 1
Monthly quiz 3 1
Project follow-up 1
4a- Fit for a queen 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
December
4b- Home exchange 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
4c- A new neighborhood 2
4d- Getting there 2
Writing practice and feedback 2
Curricular Cuts 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 2
Spring Break
N.B: 1- Teachers have the right to
modify this guide after consulting
their senior teachers.
2- The number of periods
allocated to each lesson is
approximate. Therefore, some
lessons may require more time.
Others, however, may require
only one period. It is the
responsibility of the teacher to
cover all the material and all the lessons.
In addition to the textbook
lessons, teachers have to take into
consideration the following:
Oxford Readers (Ten
chapters)
Workbook check-up
Monthly quizzes
(including all the skills
and areas of
knowledge)
Project Preparation and
Presentation (Students
have to present their
works in class)
Portfolio Assessment
3
Months Lessons Periods
January First semester exam feedback 2
5a- A matter of taste 2
February
5b- What's on the list? 2
Oxford reader introduction 1
5c- What's cooking 2
5d- What's in it? 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Project introduction 1
Monthly quiz 1 1
6a- Weather blues 2
6b- In action 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 2) 1
March
6c- Just my style 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 3) 1
6d- Another wonderful day 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 4) 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
7a- Charmed lives 1
7b- The way it was 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
7c- It's all in the past 2
7d- From rags to riches 2
The Examinations in Year
2019-2020
Event Date
First Semester
mid-term
Sun 3rd Nov 2019
Thu 28th Nov 2019
First Semester
Final
examination
Thu 26th Dec 2019
Tue 7th Jan 2020
Second
semester mid-
term
Wed 1st April 2020
Thu 30th April 2020
Second
Semester Final
Examination
Tue 12th May 2020
Thu 21st May 2020
Re-Sit
Examination
Mon 22nd June 2020
Sun 28th June 2020
4
Months Lessons Periods
April
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Monthly quiz 3 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 7) 1
8a- Once on planet Earth 1
8b- Animal hall of fame 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
8c- Storyline 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
8d- Feeling miserable! 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Literature Corner 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
May
Across the Curriculum 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 2
General revision for final exams 1
Comments:
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Event Date
Ashoraa Sun 8th Sep 2019
Mon 9th Sep 2019
Prophet Birth Sun 10th Nov 2019
National Day Mon 16th Dec 2019
Tue 17th Dec 2019
New Year Wed 1st Jan 2020
Labor Day Sun 2rd May 2020
Al-Fiter Eid Sun 24th May 2020
Tue 26th May 2020
The Holidays in Year
2019-2020
5
Months Lessons Periods
September
Diagnostic test 1
First contact with students / Starter Unit 1
1a- Work day 2
1b- Round the clock 2
Oxford reader introduction 1
1c- Chill out 1
1d- Guess what 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
Culture Clip 1
October
Monthly quiz 1 1
Project introduction 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 2) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
2a- History's Hall of Fame 1
2b- Reliving the past 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 3) 1
2c- Homes of the past 2
2d- Special days 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 4) 1
Literature Corner 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
Curriculum Guide
Second Intermediate Level
2019/2020
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ministry of Education
Directorate of Curricula
English Language Unit
To Do List:
To Do List:
6
Months Lessons Periods
November
Monthly quiz feedback 1
3a- Holiday times 2
3b- Let's book now 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
3c- Let's celebrate 2
3d- Greetings from 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Monthly quiz 3 + Project follow-up 1
Oxford Readers (Chapter 7) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
4a- Come rain or shine 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
4a- Come rain or shine 2
December
4b- A world of wonders 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
4c- The animal kingdom 2
4d- Help me! 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 2
Spring Break
N.B: 1- Teachers have the right to
modify this guide after consulting
their senior teachers.
2- The number of periods
allocated to each lesson is
approximate. Therefore, some
lessons may require more time.
Others, however, may require
only one period. It is the
responsibility of the teacher to
cover all the material and all the lessons.
In addition to the textbook
lessons, teachers have to take into
consideration the following:
Oxford Readers (Ten
chapters)
Workbook check-up
Monthly quizzes (including
all the skills and areas of
knowledge)
Project Preparation and
Presentation (Students have to
present their works in class)
Portfolio Assessment
7
Months Lessons Periods
January First semester exam feedback 1
5a- Nature's attack 2
February
5b- Bad days 2
Oxford reader introduction 1
5c- News flash 2
5d- What a day! 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
Culture Clip 1
Project introduction 1
Monthly quiz 1 1
6a- What's the matter? 2
6b- Doctor, Doctor 2
Oxford readers (Chapter 2) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
March
6c- Healthy lifestyles 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 3) 1
6d- All in all 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 4) 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
7a- Dinner time 2
7b- Shopping time 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
7c- Spend, spend, spend 2
7d- Dining in style 2
The Examinations in Year
2019-2020
Event Date
First Semester
mid-term
Sun 3rd Nov 2019
Thu 28th Nov 2019
First Semester
Final
examination
Thu 26th Dec 2019
Tue 7th Jan 2020
Second
semester mid-
term
Wed 1st April 2020
Thu 30th April 2020
Second
Semester Final
Examination
Tue 12th May 2020
Thu 21st May 2020
Re-Sit
Examination
Mon 22nd June 2020
Sun 28th June 2020
8
Months Lessons Periods
April
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
Culture Clip 1
Monthly quiz 3 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 7) 1
8a- Survival UK 1
8b- New members welcome 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
8c- What's on? 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
8d- Don't miss it 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Literature Corner 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Across the Curriculum 1
May
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 2
General revision for final exams 1
Comments:
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Event Date
Ashoraa Sun 8th Sep 2019
Mon 9th Sep 2019
Prophet Birth Sun 10th Nov 2019
National Day Mon 16th Dec 2019
Tue 17th Dec 2019
New Year Wed 1st Jan 2020
Labor Day Sun 2rd May 2020
Al-Fiter Eid Sun 24th May 2020
Tue 26th May 2020
The Holidays in Year
2019-2020
9
Months Lessons Periods
September
Diagnostic test 1
First contact with students 1
Starter Unit 1
1a- Heroes & Villains 2
1b- Actors wanted 2
Oxford reader introduction 1
1c- How often do you …? 2
1d- Have you got what it takes? 2
1e- Why don't you …? 1
Writing practice and feedback 1
October
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
Literature Corner 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 2) 1
Monthly quiz 1 1
Project introduction 1
2a- Lifestyles 2
2b- Where and why? 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 3) 1
2c- Nothing compares 2
2d- Work & Play 2
2e- Job searching 1
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 4) 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
Curriculum Guide
Third Intermediate Level
2019/2020
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ministry of Education
Directorate of Curricula
English Language Unit
To Do List:
To Do List:
11
Months Lessons Periods
November
Monthly quiz feedback 1
3a- Earth calling 1
3b- Environmental issues 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
3c- Good and bad news 2
3d- Animal welfare 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Monthly quiz 3 + Project follow-up 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 7) 1
Monthly quiz feedback 1
4a- Travel destinations 2
4b- Getting ready to go 2
December
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
4c- What an experience! 2
4d- Enjoy your stay! 2
4e- A traveler's tale 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Literature Corner 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 2
Spring Break
N.B: 1- Teachers have the right to
modify this guide after consulting
their senior teachers.
2- The number of periods
allocated to each lesson is
approximate. Therefore, some
lessons may require more time.
Others, however, may require
only one period. It is the
responsibility of the teacher to
cover all the material and all the lessons.
In addition to the textbook
lessons, teachers have to take into
consideration the following:
Oxford Readers (Ten
chapters)
Workbook check-up
Monthly quizzes
(including all the skills
and areas of
knowledge)
Project Preparation and
Presentation (Students
have to present their
works in class)
Portfolio Assessment
11
Months Lessons Periods
January
First semester exam feedback 1
5a- On offer 2
5b- Shops and products 2
February
Oxford reader introduction 1
5c- Dos and don'ts 2
5d- Out shopping 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 1) 1
Culture Clip 1
Monthly quiz 1 1
Project introduction 1
6a- An amazing journey 2
6b- Let's celebrate 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 2) 1
6c- Planning ahead 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
6d- Making arrangements 2
March
Oxford reader (Chapter 3) 1
10e Time to Complaint 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
Culture Clip 1
Self-Assessment Module 1
Curricular Cuts 1
Oxford readers (Chapter 4) 1
Monthly quiz 2 + Project follow-up 1
7a- Eating out 2
7b- Preparing a meal 2
7c- Is that enough 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 5) 1
7d- Restaurants 2
7e- Surprise, surprise 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
9a Going out 1
The Examinations in Year
2019-2020
Event Date
First Semester
mid-term
Sun 3rd Nov 2019
Thu 28th Nov 2019
First Semester
Final
examination
Thu 26th Dec 2019
Tue 7th Jan 2020
Second
semester mid-
term
Wed 1st April 2020
Thu 30th April 2020
Second
Semester Final
Examination
Tue 12th May 2020
Thu 21st May 2020
Re-Sit
Examination
Mon 22nd June 2020
Sun 28th June 2020
12
Months Lessons Periods
April
9e On Screen 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 6) 1
Literature Corner 1
Monthly quiz 3 1
8a- Fit for life 2
Oxford reader (Chapter 7) 1
8b- On the field 2
Monthly quiz feedback 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 8) 1
8c- Been done before 2
8d- Express yourself 2
8e- The good and the bad 2
Writing practice and feedback 1
May
Oxford reader (Chapter 9) 1
Literature Corner 1
Self-Assessment Module/Curricular Cuts 1
Oxford reader (Chapter 10) 1
Project presentation week 1
General revision for final exams 1
Comments:
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Event Date
Ashoraa Sun 8th Sep 2019
Mon 9th Sep 2019
Prophet Birth Sun 10th Nov 2019
National Day Mon 16th Dec 2019
Tue 17th Dec 2019
New Year Wed 1st Jan 2020
Labor Day Sun 2rd May 2020
Al-Fiter Eid Sun 24th May 2020
Tue 26th May 2020
The Holidays in Year
2019-2020