Adrian Muscat and Charles Daniel Saliba, from Gozo, in collaboration with Book Distributers Ltd., have recently launched three workbooks named Malti Ghalina t-Tfal aimed for children in the late primary classes. These workbooks are the last in a series of books which cover the Maltese syllabus for the primary schools. The books are in accordance with the adjourned orthography rules.
Malti Ghalina t-Tfal 4
The aim of this workbook is to cover the Year 4 syllabus. Grammar is taught in a context. Each chapter starts with a text and then a set of questions from which the children will master the grammar. At the same time the students will be given the skills needed for self-expression. A variety of creative exercises follow. Finally the students are given supplementary work such as writing a letter, a composition, a rhyme or similar expressive work. At the end of every lesson there is a self assessment session. Additionally at the end of each topic there is a mind maps, guiding the children in revising the work done.
The workbook includes:
Ø revision of the topics covered in Year 3;
Ø the syllabus for Year 4;
Ø grammar notes;
Ø a number of leveled exercises;
Ø revision exercises;
Ø three reading comprehensions and three listening comprehensions;
Ø self assessment tasks;
Ø colourful illustrations;
Ø mind maps giving guidance in composition writing;
Ø mind maps about every topic covered;
Ø symbols to guide the children in their work;
Malti Ghalina t-Tfal 5
The aim of this workbook is to cover the Year 5 syllabus through a context. Each chapter starts with a text and then a set of questions from which the children will master the grammar. At the same time the students will be given the skills needed for self-expression. A variety of creative exercises follow. Finally the students are given supplementary work such as writing a letter, a composition, a rhyme or similar expressive work. At the end of every lesson there is a self assessment session. Additionally at the end of each topic there is a mind maps, guiding the children in revising the work done.
The workbook includes:
Ø revision of the topics covered in Year 4;
Ø the syllabus for Year 5;
Ø grammar notes;
Ø a number of leveled exercises;
Ø revision exercises;
Ø three reading comprehensions and three listening comprehensions;
Ø self assessment tasks;
Ø colourful illustrations;
Ø mind maps giving guidance in composition writing;
Ø mind maps about every topic covered;
Malti Ghalina t-Tfal 6
As in all the series grammar is taught in a context. Each chapter starts with a text and then a set of questions from which the children will master the grammar. At the same time the students will be given the skills needed for self-expression. A variety of creative exercises follow. Finally the students are given supplementary work such as writing a letter, a composition, a rhyme or similar expressive work. At the end of every lesson there is a self assessment session. Additionally at the end of each topic there is a mind maps, guiding the children in revising the work done.
The workbook includes:
Ø revision of the topics covered in the previous years;
Ø the syllabus for Year 6;
Ø grammar notes;
Ø a number of leveled exercises;
Ø revision exercises;
Ø three reading comprehensions and two listening comprehensions;
Ø self assessment tasks;
Ø colourful illustrations;
Ø a section covering idioms and proverbs;
Ø mind maps giving guidance in composition writing;
Ø mind maps helping the children revise every topic covered;
These workbooks are already available in leading bookstores or through the website www.bdlbooks.com [1]. For further information please contact Book Distributers Ltd. on info@bdlmalta.com [2] 21380351/ 21380352, or visit their shop at 13, Triq Giorgo Preca, San Gwann, SGN07.