مذكرة اللغة الإنجليزية – الصف السابع

The traditional Kuwaiti home was the heart of family life: grandparents, parents and children lived under one roof around a large courtyard where they talked, shared meals and celebrated. Each member had a clear role, the grandparents guided the young with love and wisdom, and the children played traditional games. Values such as respect, kindness, hospitality, wisdom and cooperation still guide Kuwaiti families today.

1) What are the differences? 2) Which one shows your culture? 3) Which one would you prefer to live in? Why? (open discussion; the pictures show a traditional room and a modern room)

In the large courtyard at the centre of the home, to talk, share meals and celebrate special events.

With Arabic coffee, dates and warm smiles, which shows the importance of hospitality.

Men protected their families and worked to provide for their needs; women managed the home with care. Boys worked with their fathers and girls helped their mothers.

Ghatawi (traditional riddles) · teyal (marbles, played by boys) · haila (a hopping game, played by girls) · seda ma'seda (tag, the children's favourite).

Wisdom, respect and cooperation.

b. The Heart of Kuwaiti Family Life

a. full of joy, values, and strong family love.

The family members who lived in the home (the spacious,…

The writer remembers a shy, nervous first day at primary school when the teacher welcomed them warmly and they had few responsibilities (drawing, singing, playing). Now in Grade 7 they are more responsible and organised: they write reports, do group projects, study regularly, help and respect classmates, and cheer others up. They have learned that doing your best matters more than being perfect, to value themselves, to learn from mistakes, and that every challenge is a chance to improve.

What do you remember about your first day at school? · What was your favourite subject in Grade 5?

Shy, quiet and nervous; they did not know where to go or what to do.

They did not have many responsibilities; they used to draw pictures, sing songs and play most of the time.

Writes short reports, takes part in group projects, has discussions, studies regularly for exams, reviews lessons alone, helps classmates and respects their ideas.

When making a mistake: think, learn and try again. Every challenge is a chance to improve.

c. My Journey of Growth at School

d. classmates

She welcomed the student warmly, and the student began to learn new things.

The writer notices how often signs help us in one week: a school fire drill (follow the signs and the teachers to the nearest exit), a yellow «Wet Floor» sign at a mall food court (a boy almost slipped), a zebra crossing with a red light and a pedestrian sign, and airport signs (check-in, gates, baggage claim) plus an announcement about a delay. Conclusion: signs are silent helpers that keep us safe and organise movement, so we must stay alert.

Where do we usually see signs? Why do we need instructions?

The teachers told students to line up quietly and walk to the nearest exit; the writer followed the signs confidently to stay calm and avoid confusion. Signs help prevent panic.

The writer saw a yellow «Wet Floor» sign; a boy walking quickly almost slipped, and the writer warned him so that he would not fall.

The red traffic light and the pedestrian sign appeared, and the cars stopped so that the writer and the brother could cross the road safely.

There were signs for check-in, gates and baggage claim, plus an announcement about a delay; the signs help travellers reach their destination without getting lost.

They help people without using words; they keep us safe and organise movement so everyone knows what to do.

«What is it trying to tell me?»

d. signs

a. Signs guide and protect us.

People worldwide enjoy festivals that bring families and communities together and show traditions, values and respect for different cultures. Japan: Hanami («Flower Viewing») under cherry trees in spring. India: the Kite Festival marks the change of season. Russia: the White Nights Festival celebrates long summer days with concerts and fireworks. China: the Mid-Autumn Festival is about family unity (cleaning homes, baking mooncakes, lighting lanterns under the full moon). Celebrations help us learn about and respect different cultures.

What is your favourite holiday and why? · Have you ever celebrated a special day? · How can sharing food bring people closer together?

They teach us to live respectfully, enjoy life and stay connected; each celebration brings people together happily and makes our lives richer.

See the table above (Japan: Hanami; India: Kite Festival; China: Mid-Autumn Festival).

Open answer. Sample: I would like to attend Hanami because I…

A thoughtfully designed English-language coursebook series for intermediate-stage students in Kuwait (Grades 6–9). It builds effective communication skills in English while honouring Kuwait's cultural identity and values and introducing diverse global perspectives.

Kuwait's national curriculum standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); each unit develops listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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