by Andrew CLARKE | Sep 18, 2014 | Grade 9, Secondary English
Before they turn in their first IGCSE English essay for a mark, grade 9 students had a chance to sit down with some peers to discuss their work. Peer editing focuses on constructive criticism, which means giving specific suggestions for improvement, rather than simply...
by Andrew CLARKE | Sep 15, 2014 | Secondary English
If you happen to be in Muscat this weekend, be sure to stop by the Royal Opera House to check out Giuseppe Verdi’s operatic rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Photo of the performance by Verdi Opera company, taken from the Royal Opera House Muscat’s...
by Leo THOMPSON | Sep 4, 2014 | Grade 7, Secondary English
Year 7 English have been learning about the genre of suspense. Today we had some fun writing a timed piece where each writer in the group had 3 minutes to add to the story and create a masterpiece of suspense!
by Andrew CLARKE | Sep 4, 2014 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 9, Secondary English
We’ve got only one week of school under our belts, but already things are well underway in Secondary English classes. Some classes, like 10th and 12th grade, are just picking up where they left off from last year, gearing up for their not-too-distant exams....
by Leo THOMPSON | Aug 27, 2014 | Grade 6, Secondary English, Secondary History, The Grades
Hello ABIS Community. I am a Middle School specialist, taking G6 Maths, Yrs 7 & 8 English and Yrs 7 & 8 Social Studies this year. I have have experience in several international and Australian schools and am very excited to be here in ABIS. I arrived in Oman...
by Andrew CLARKE | Aug 27, 2014 | Secondary English, The Grades
It is very nice to meet you all! My name is Abby Brewer and I will be the Secondary English teacher and CAS Coordinator for this school year. After nearly two weeks in Sohar, I’m starting to feel at home in both the town and the school. It has been exciting...
