A few passing thoughts before your exams and the beginning of the break. I was visited by three former students, Marwan, Muhammad and Khaled pictured above, early last week. They've gone on to grade 11 and have become student scholars in their own right. I was happy to see them, and enjoyed talking to them in English.
Students always ask how can they improve their English. The answer "read"! Whatever your interests are, get books, articles from newspapers and magazines and read about that interest.
As you probably know, your grade 10 English exam will consist of a listening section, writing, reading and possibly a grammar section. To prepare for the listening section from the very moment you step into the examining class, stop talking and put on your listening cap.
You have been given your past weekly exams, so study them beginning with the week 5 exam until the last exam taken. Study the grammar exercises in units 3, 4 and 5. Go over the exercises in your workbook for those chapters.
During your writing exercise be sure to use words you know and know how to spell. Spelling counts on the end of term English exam! Make sure you understand the writing instructions. Do you know what you are being asked to write about? Do you have to write one paragraph or two, 50 words or 150 words? Read the instructions carefully!
Finally, a little Divine help never hurts, but don't only rely on It. You have to do your part; study, read, get plenty of rest, be alert and attentive when you go to your exam room. Cheating is not allowed at IAT and students will be punished for it so don't do it and don't encourage others to do it either.
Have a safe and fun filled end of semester break. I look forward to seeing you all in class on Sunday, February 6, 2011.
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