Teacher Kate

Today, we had reading practice, learned about syllable division and reviewed words with -ou- and -ow.   Lesson content   1. Weekly conversation pattern   slides 31-33  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r4W3r3nn2rjlyZPzFo1pbDJHyp9Xh_RLiNLXddlU9yw/edit?usp=sharing   2. Syllable division  slides 21-23  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing 3. RWN   p. 523, 530  Introduction to the use of a dictionary  https://youtu.be/r_NyZq-qDh4    https://youtu.be/FaWp7Vh3gSo Work correction: RWN 4. Phonics practice  Words with -ow- /-ou- sounds.  We used page 2 of the worksheet for a group activity.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFhco8bmTzEO52V0A-0MY9e7PMlX1k_A/view?usp=share_link   We used a picker wheel for the game.  https://wheelofnames.com/mm9-xfw   Homework  Wednesday 1. Worksheet:   >< 2__     Worksheet 1: W13 vocabulary review   https://docs.google.com/document/d/13J7R3H0AtRWKGr3I9gR9XREOHMYBKDF

We read another folk tale titled Brave Little Cuckoo and discussed the characteristics of folk tales and the similarities between the story and Mole and the Baby Bird.  Lesson Content  1. RS 1.5   p. 82-87  slides 16-20  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing Week 14 Conversation Pattern  1. W14 conversation pattern               W14   How much is it?  It's _____________ dollars.    Homework    Tuesday 1. Write VW ’ s #     13       -     24     ,4x                                    2. Make      4        sentences using a VW                                      

Today, we introduced W14 vocabulary, practiced long vowels and blends (sir-, str-, thr-) and learned how to divide syllables.  Lesson content  1. W14 vocabulary  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pRxQ7n32OHhscoR38eLRKtfeED7sledL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110285530039990058683&rtpof=true&sd=true 2. Phonics B  p. 75-80  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0-BNAqccw9iZpMX9Ulms9RTykxIeidI/view?usp=sharing 3. Syllable division  (to be continued on Tuesday)  slides 19-21  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing Homework  Monday 1. RS:     Read 56-58, 60-77         pp.                      2. Write VW’s #     1       -    12      ,4x                                     3. Make       4       sentences using a VW               

  Week 14 Mole and the Baby Bird (1.5)   English POS Chinese English POS Chinese chirped verb (鳥)吱喳叫 (過去式) still adj. 不動的 beautiful adj. 美麗的 forest noun 森林 grew verb 生長 (過去式) kept verb 保持 (過去式) but conj. 但是 next adj. 下一個的 wild adj. 野生的 grandad noun 爺爺、外公 fluttered verb 揮動 (過去式) character noun 個性 mustn’t phr. must not lift verb 抬起 cried verb 喊叫 (過去式) hill noun 山丘 nails noun 釘子 (複數) free adj. 自由的 toolbox noun 工具箱 went adv. 去 (過去式) borrowed verb 借入 (過去式) below  adv. 在下方 cage noun 籠子 underground adj. 在地下(的) Weekly Conversation (2)  1. The birds chirped the next day.  2. The character lives underground .  3. Grandad kept the bird in a cage .  4. All the nails are in the toolbox .

Today we practiced writing a letter from another character's perspective based on the role-play activity yesterday and talked about the common errors in the 2nd exams. Exam papers were returned to students. They should show their papers to parents and make sure the papers are signed.  Lesson content  1. Writing practice   slides 9-15 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing   RWN p. 528   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rTcla7oAN5FOfzC-Xv0pEmUhyVP93tmx/view?usp=share_link 2. Common errors   adjectives vs. adverbs  slides 2-5   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J41MwUTL6AXzY3bwSIrOnj6eseU2-T4Kqiieqj3ki1o/edit?usp=sharing   Homework   Friday 1. Write VW ’ s #    13        -   24      ,4x        2. Make      4          sentences using a VW           3. Sign quiz / test:    Sign exam papers.__

Today, we introduced the weekly conversation pattern, role-played to learn about perspectives, introduced pronouns and practiced identifying soft and hard g and c.  There is no quiz tomorrow because of the exams this week.  Lesson content  1. Week 13 conversation pattern  slides 31-34  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r4W3r3nn2rjlyZPzFo1pbDJHyp9Xh_RLiNLXddlU9yw/edit?usp=sharing   2. Role-Play: Perspectives  slides 9-11  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing 3. RWN   p.  533, 535, 527,534,536 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rTcla7oAN5FOfzC-Xv0pEmUhyVP93tmx/view?usp=share_link   slides 1-3 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-im_z2HJN-6qz8L2H__rQ-OKoPSc2RbfqESR4OpkWKA/edit?usp=sharing 4. Phonics   hard g/c vs. soft  g/c  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kcdw1-Z8rrHXgELe1Xt1vFXguXsOmD7cuxGnKOUvNlM/edit?usp=sharing   Bingo  grid 1  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZQ0tgF5FOa23xe7o5nJVetpmEz2RHl4d4RH-CuzLX

Today, we read the RS story Mole, introduced the concept of syllable and practiced words with -ou- and -ow.     I've finished scheduling all the parent teacher conferences according to your availability indicated in the letters. If you've made a request for a meeting, please find the letter in your child's communication book today and let me know if you have any questions by Friday this week.   Lesson content  1. RS 1.5    p. 56-59   -ou-, -ow-, syllable  p. 60-77 Mole and the Baby Bird   Lessons slides 1-8  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nzcUdgZUXfHUUZTPfuLO0dLy6r-I2rmoOvivbQ1Tddc/edit?usp=sharing 2. RWN p. 521, 522 525, 526 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rTcla7oAN5FOfzC-Xv0pEmUhyVP93tmx/view?usp=share_link     Homework  Wednesday 1.   No homework.  

Today, G2 students had their written exam. Exam papers will be returned this Friday.  We'll be reading another RS story titled Mole and the Baby Bird tomorrow.  Homework Tuesday  1 .  No homework          

Today we introduced W13 vocabulary and practiced words with long vowels,  soft c and soft g.  Last Friday's mock exam papers were returned to students this morning. The exam result WON"T be included in the second report. However, it can be used to identify areas of the exam scope students need to revisit.  We looked at the exam paper and discussed some of the common errors in the lesson. Please have a look at the exam paper when your child brings it home tonight and remind your child to revise for the exam accordingly.      This is the second written exam review worksheet.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQSCz5zGSKlGdx1-WoH5AvM35kuJa2FK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=110285530039990058683&rtpof=true&sd=true A2 students don't have homework from Monday to Wednesday due to the exams this week. They will have vocabulary and sentence making homework on Thursday and Friday.   Lesson content  1. W13 vocabulary   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13i1a81W8xjNYGNB6K