UAE Grade 9 English (Ministry of Education Curriculum)

Course Overview

This course aims to equip students with the necessary skills for academic success in English. It focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through various activities and thematic units. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary English and the demands of academic lectures, class discussions, and written assignments. The course materials include a Student's Book, Teacher's Book, Workbook, audio component, and Test Booklet.

Theme 1: Education

This theme introduces students to vocabulary related to education, including personal information, introductions, and school-related terms. Students practice listening for specific information, such as school rules and procedures. Speaking activities focus on asking questions, giving personal information, and participating in discussions about school life, including the role of the school council. Reading materials include college advice leaflets and application forms. Writing activities involve following instructions, completing forms, and composing short speeches.

Theme 2: Daily Life

This theme explores vocabulary and language related to daily routines, schedules, and activities. Students practice listening for times and understanding spoken schedules. Speaking activities focus on expressing likes and dislikes, describing routines, and making plans. Reading materials include articles giving advice and weekly schedules. Writing activities involve describing habits and routines.

Theme 3: Work and Business

This theme introduces students to vocabulary related to jobs, work environments, and career paths. Students practice listening to lectures and job advertisements, identifying key information about different professions. Speaking activities focus on expressing likes and dislikes about jobs, discussing career aspirations, and understanding job descriptions. Reading materials include job advertisements, application forms, and job descriptions. Writing activities involve ordering information, writing job applications, and creating personal profiles.

Theme 4: Science and Nature

This theme explores vocabulary and language related to science and the natural world. Students practice listening to radio programs and popular science texts, identifying key information and scientific concepts. Speaking activities focus on requesting, accepting, and rejecting help, asking for clarification, and explaining scientific processes. Reading materials include popular science texts and tables of information. Writing activities involve referring to figures and tables, describing scientific processes, and writing short reports.

Theme 5: The Physical World

This theme focuses on vocabulary and language related to geography, countries, and locations. Students practice listening to lectures and encyclopedia articles, identifying key information about different countries and their physical features. Speaking activities focus on describing locations, spelling words aloud, and giving presentations about different places. Reading materials include encyclopedia articles, maps, and tables. Writing activities involve describing locations and writing short descriptions of places.

Theme 6: Review and Consolidation

This theme reviews and consolidates the material covered in the previous themes. It provides opportunities for students to practice all four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – in integrated activities. It also includes project work, which allows students to apply their skills to more extended tasks.