Dear Parents,
Today we read a big book 'Life in a shell' and further explored the features of a non-fiction book, such as contents and index. This is the second non-fiction book introduced for reading for the children. We also did written work on "several, most, some' as well as 'do, does and did'.
For the next English period, we had 3 drama exploration activities (the first to build confidence with self introduction in a special way, the second encourages creativity, and the last involves everyone acting out "still images" of what can be found at the beach, in relation to the book we read earlier. The children enjoyed this session very much.
For Maths, we reviewed non-routine, higher order thinking (HOT) and investigative questions.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Scrapbook Project to be done in Term 2 ( in class - NOT to be done at home)
Dear Parents,
This is an early posting for your info. We will be sharing with the children by Friday so that they can think about it and prepare during the holidays. They will have to do all these in class, and marks are taken into account.
Instructions are as follows:
- My first two years in Henry Park ( title)
The scrapbook must consist of :
This is an early posting for your info. We will be sharing with the children by Friday so that they can think about it and prepare during the holidays. They will have to do all these in class, and marks are taken into account.
Instructions are as follows:
- My first two years in Henry Park ( title)
The scrapbook must consist of :
1) Cover Page
2) Top Spots
3) Writing Piece
4) Self Evaluation
5) Peer Evaluation
6) Teacher Evaluation
For the cover page,
They must :
•Design a cover page that best shows your first two years in school.
•The cover page must include the title of your scrapbook, your name and class.
•Bring along your own art materials when creating your cover page. (e.g. A4 coloured paper, crayons, markers, etc)
What to include:
•Choose any 3 categories from the list below.
•Make a list of your top 3 favourite items for each category.
•Choose 2 items and explain why you have chosen them.
1) Top 3 Teachers 5) Top 3 Big Book Titles
2) Top 3 Friends in School 6) Top 3 Big Book Characters
3) Top 3 Subjects 7) Top 3 Dishes in the Canteen
4) Top 3 School Celebrations 8) Top 3 Play Areas in School
Penning down memories:
29 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
This will be the homework and things to bring list printed for the children today. Fyi please. Thank you.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
This will be the homework and things to bring list printed for the children today. Fyi please. Thank you.
29 February 2012
Homework (Due 2 March )
- All Lead.com.sg assignments assigned for English
Homework (Due 5 March )
- All Lead.com.sg assignments assigned for Mathematics
- Prepare for Maths written quiz for Units 1 to 3 ( Numbers 0 to 1000, Addition and Subtraction Within 1000 and Length), as well as Finding a Pattern (they have done a worksheet on this - to have a table and see the pattern.
Things to bring on 1 March
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- Foolscap paper - 3 sheets
- Maths Coursebook 2A
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
28 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Yesterday, half of the children continued their non-routine practice, while the rest of the class had an activity out of class. They also had Mental Sums.
We rescheduled recess just for yesterday so that they could all go to library for research and inspiration, as the library closes around 4 pm. They created their own story book - taking note of the different aspects of the story book, from cover page to content page etc. After recess, they continued their book creation in class. Those who have not completed their work, took it home to complete the remaining portion, for submission today.
Things to bring for today
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Yesterday, half of the children continued their non-routine practice, while the rest of the class had an activity out of class. They also had Mental Sums.
We rescheduled recess just for yesterday so that they could all go to library for research and inspiration, as the library closes around 4 pm. They created their own story book - taking note of the different aspects of the story book, from cover page to content page etc. After recess, they continued their book creation in class. Those who have not completed their work, took it home to complete the remaining portion, for submission today.
Things to bring for today
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Monday, 27 February 2012
27 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we had Mental Sums. We also went through Draw a Diagram for Maths.
For English, we went through what must be done for writing a composition with given pictures. We also had an English Grammar quiz, followed by 2 Listening Comprehension exercises. The pupils had to recall any 2 of the important pointers to note for writing the composition, before they leave for home today: -
namely
a) They must follow the pictures given, and to look at the pictures carefully.
b) They are to follow SPACE. Picture 1 gives them the S, Picture 2 gives them the P, Picture 3 gives them the A, Picture 4 gives them the C, and what may logically comes after Picture 4, would be the E.
c) Each SPACE part - to start with a new paragraph, with 2 finger spacing.
d) The pupils are to use the planning sheet to write out a plan following the SPACE format. (Sample to follow would be the handout given earlier - the one on "Bubble Trouble".)
e) They must also take note of the vocabulary given to give them more ideas of how they should form the story.
f) They DO NOT need to leave a line, but they must have 2 finger spacing for each paragraph.
g) They must write in their best handwriting.
h) They are to use the Past Tense for this narrative.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Coloured markers
b) A4 size blank papers - 8 sheets
c) Colour pencils.
Homework (Due Wed 29 Feb)
- Maths Worksheets on Draw a diagram. To show the diagram, working, maths statement(s) and final statement. ) 2 questions
- English Picture Composition Worksheet - To complete the planning template given, and to write a story based on the picture given, using the SPACE format, and using given vocabulary ( NOT nec to use all) , and to write in the best handwriting, using past tense verbs.
Reminder: 7 March - Maths written quiz ( all topics till length)
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we had Mental Sums. We also went through Draw a Diagram for Maths.
For English, we went through what must be done for writing a composition with given pictures. We also had an English Grammar quiz, followed by 2 Listening Comprehension exercises. The pupils had to recall any 2 of the important pointers to note for writing the composition, before they leave for home today: -
namely
a) They must follow the pictures given, and to look at the pictures carefully.
b) They are to follow SPACE. Picture 1 gives them the S, Picture 2 gives them the P, Picture 3 gives them the A, Picture 4 gives them the C, and what may logically comes after Picture 4, would be the E.
c) Each SPACE part - to start with a new paragraph, with 2 finger spacing.
d) The pupils are to use the planning sheet to write out a plan following the SPACE format. (Sample to follow would be the handout given earlier - the one on "Bubble Trouble".)
e) They must also take note of the vocabulary given to give them more ideas of how they should form the story.
f) They DO NOT need to leave a line, but they must have 2 finger spacing for each paragraph.
g) They must write in their best handwriting.
h) They are to use the Past Tense for this narrative.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Coloured markers
b) A4 size blank papers - 8 sheets
c) Colour pencils.
Homework (Due Wed 29 Feb)
- Maths Worksheets on Draw a diagram. To show the diagram, working, maths statement(s) and final statement. ) 2 questions
- English Picture Composition Worksheet - To complete the planning template given, and to write a story based on the picture given, using the SPACE format, and using given vocabulary ( NOT nec to use all) , and to write in the best handwriting, using past tense verbs.
Reminder: 7 March - Maths written quiz ( all topics till length)
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Friday, 24 February 2012
24 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today we had a briefing to remind the children on the following:
a) To exhibit good values in class and out of class, as they are my leaders, and leaders need to be at their best at all times
b) To be attentive and to do their best as they are in school to learn and be the best that they can be
c) To be hygienic e.g. to wash their hands after going to the toilet
d) To be appreciative of one another
Then we had Spelling.
For Maths, the children who had missed their practical quiz did their quiz at the back of the classroom, while the others tried to solve a series of Higher order / Non-routine / Investigative problems on worksheets given. Then the class was divided into two parts and the girls stayed in class to complete the solution of the problems mentioned earlier, while the boys followed me to measure and estimate large distances e.g. length of our container classroom, the stone table, and to estimate the height of the tree in the campus. On Monday, the girls will join me, along with those who may be absent today; while those who had gone out to measure today would stay in the classroom to complete the solution of the problems.
Things to bring on Monday:
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
Note: Maths Quiz (written) will be on 7 March (Week 10, Wednesday) - on topics learnt from the beginning of the year in January till now - Length.
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong
Today we had a briefing to remind the children on the following:
a) To exhibit good values in class and out of class, as they are my leaders, and leaders need to be at their best at all times
b) To be attentive and to do their best as they are in school to learn and be the best that they can be
c) To be hygienic e.g. to wash their hands after going to the toilet
d) To be appreciative of one another
Then we had Spelling.
For Maths, the children who had missed their practical quiz did their quiz at the back of the classroom, while the others tried to solve a series of Higher order / Non-routine / Investigative problems on worksheets given. Then the class was divided into two parts and the girls stayed in class to complete the solution of the problems mentioned earlier, while the boys followed me to measure and estimate large distances e.g. length of our container classroom, the stone table, and to estimate the height of the tree in the campus. On Monday, the girls will join me, along with those who may be absent today; while those who had gone out to measure today would stay in the classroom to complete the solution of the problems.
Things to bring on Monday:
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
Note: Maths Quiz (written) will be on 7 March (Week 10, Wednesday) - on topics learnt from the beginning of the year in January till now - Length.
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong
Thursday, 23 February 2012
23 Feb 2012 (early posting)
Dear Parents,
As I will be away today, this is an early posting that Mrs Nair will be giving the class via a typed copy.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
As I will be away today, this is an early posting that Mrs Nair will be giving the class via a typed copy.
23 February 2012
Homework (due 27 Feb 2012)
- Maths – Review lead.com.sg : Activities and Quizzes on the topic of “Length”
- English – To complete the preparation of a story booklet with illustration (in colour) – a narrative with insects as the main characters ( you may wish to continue or redo to improve on your booklet done in class and you may wish to write a similar story to “A Bug’s life” or a parallel / different story but with insects as the main characters)
- English – Comprehension exercise from Booklet 2 of Reading comprehension: the first 2 exercises . To indicate the key points in the passages as well as to highlight key words and grammar indication for the questions, before answering the passage. There MUST be evidence of you working through the whole passage as well as with the questions. Drawing additional linkages or developing your own style of understanding the passage and questions is acceptable, but it must be clearly illustrated and seen on the exercises.
Things to bring on Friday 24 Feb
- Measuring tape ( for ‘clothes’) – the one your child had brought to class for our activity
- Coloured markers or highlighters
- A4 size blank paper – 5 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
22 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we spent time in doing a bit more on SPACE and writing of a story on insects. Due to time constraint, not everyone was able to complete. The key part of this exercise is to learn how to write a story (which can be the same or different from what we have watched from "A Bug's Life") using SPACE. There was a demo in class regarding this. We are concentrating on what to write for each part of the story - Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion and Extended Ending. The children will have a chance of completing this at home over the weekend, as this will be one of the 3 pieces of homework assigned tomorrow and due Monday.
We had our Maths practical test today successfully. 4 MOE Maths officers wanted to see how such quizzes were conducted in our school, so the Maths HOD arranged with me today just before my 5pm lesson for them to view our Maths quiz and see how it is being done. They left satisfied and happy. (By the way, I only mentioned that we have visitors and the children greeted them as Teachers (as requested by the Maths HOD) so your child may not know where these 'teachers' are from and does not need to know either re this.
We then completed Maths written work (extra worksheets) to wrap up the "written part" of the topic of length as well as there was still time after the test.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
b) Foolscap paper - 5 sheets
c) 2 English story books that your child has NOT read
Btw, as some pupils needed more time for the extra assignments assigned - e.g. for some, there were computer problems, I've extended the deadline for all who needed to complete the extra problemsums assignment till this Friday.
We will be having the English Written test tomorrow, and thus there is NO homework today. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Tomorrow's lesson will include:
a) English written test
b) Book review exercise to be done in class
c) Maths Worksheets (to conclude the last 'written part' of length)
d) Reading Period
As I will be away tomorrow, instructions have already been given to Mrs Nair, who will be working with the Relief Teacher on this.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we spent time in doing a bit more on SPACE and writing of a story on insects. Due to time constraint, not everyone was able to complete. The key part of this exercise is to learn how to write a story (which can be the same or different from what we have watched from "A Bug's Life") using SPACE. There was a demo in class regarding this. We are concentrating on what to write for each part of the story - Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion and Extended Ending. The children will have a chance of completing this at home over the weekend, as this will be one of the 3 pieces of homework assigned tomorrow and due Monday.
We had our Maths practical test today successfully. 4 MOE Maths officers wanted to see how such quizzes were conducted in our school, so the Maths HOD arranged with me today just before my 5pm lesson for them to view our Maths quiz and see how it is being done. They left satisfied and happy. (By the way, I only mentioned that we have visitors and the children greeted them as Teachers (as requested by the Maths HOD) so your child may not know where these 'teachers' are from and does not need to know either re this.
We then completed Maths written work (extra worksheets) to wrap up the "written part" of the topic of length as well as there was still time after the test.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
b) Foolscap paper - 5 sheets
c) 2 English story books that your child has NOT read
Btw, as some pupils needed more time for the extra assignments assigned - e.g. for some, there were computer problems, I've extended the deadline for all who needed to complete the extra problemsums assignment till this Friday.
We will be having the English Written test tomorrow, and thus there is NO homework today. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Tomorrow's lesson will include:
a) English written test
b) Book review exercise to be done in class
c) Maths Worksheets (to conclude the last 'written part' of length)
d) Reading Period
As I will be away tomorrow, instructions have already been given to Mrs Nair, who will be working with the Relief Teacher on this.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Re: Additional Information
Dear Parents,
For Maths, it will be on measurement and estimation. To use the Maths coursebook as a guide.
For English, to review grammar items, and comprehension techniques, the rest would be similar in format to the end-of-year paper taken end of last year.
P.S. There will NOT be any homework issued tomorrow. For this week ONLY, homework will be issued on Thursday (due next Mon), so as to give the children time for preparation for their English paper. As there is Spelling on Friday, there will not be any homework due Friday.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
For Maths, it will be on measurement and estimation. To use the Maths coursebook as a guide.
For English, to review grammar items, and comprehension techniques, the rest would be similar in format to the end-of-year paper taken end of last year.
P.S. There will NOT be any homework issued tomorrow. For this week ONLY, homework will be issued on Thursday (due next Mon), so as to give the children time for preparation for their English paper. As there is Spelling on Friday, there will not be any homework due Friday.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Challenging Maths
Hi All, just wanted to share my session with Marc on the Problemsum.com homework. I'm just wondering if there is a simpler way to explain to the kids. Here's how I explained to Marc earlier (Exact words):
Phew, I had a difficult time explaining to him why I needed to use the above method. So if anyone has a better way of explaining to the kids, do share it here, thanks!!
Qns:The difference between two numbers is 143. The sum of the two numbers is 501. Find the bigger number.
The 2 unknown numbers will be denote as A and B.
A - B = 143
Hence when -B crosses the river, it'll become +B:
A = 143 + B
When A = 143+ B,
A + B = 501
143 + B + B = 501
2B = 501 - 143
2B = 358
B = 358/2
B = 179
When B = 179,
A - B = 143
A - 179 = 143
A = 322
A = 322 and B = 179
Ans: The bigger number is 322.
Phew, I had a difficult time explaining to him why I needed to use the above method. So if anyone has a better way of explaining to the kids, do share it here, thanks!!
21 Feb ( 2nd post)
Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed the topic of Length via classwork done in the Maths activity book. For English, we looked into stories related to insects and the children enjoyed viewing videos of "The grasshopper and the ant" as well as 3 clips from "A Bug's life" illustrating SPACE of the story. We also used these clips to illustrate good values learnt from the characters in the stories. We ran out of time at the end of the lesson, as it was CME time. The children were preparing to illustrate their understanding of SPACE based on what was viewed in the last 3 videos, when the bell rang. They will continue this activity tomorrow before doing individual writing in class.
P.S. for the string to be brought tomorrow, the children were told that it must not be stretchable.
Reminder: Practical Quiz on length tomorrow.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today we reviewed the topic of Length via classwork done in the Maths activity book. For English, we looked into stories related to insects and the children enjoyed viewing videos of "The grasshopper and the ant" as well as 3 clips from "A Bug's life" illustrating SPACE of the story. We also used these clips to illustrate good values learnt from the characters in the stories. We ran out of time at the end of the lesson, as it was CME time. The children were preparing to illustrate their understanding of SPACE based on what was viewed in the last 3 videos, when the bell rang. They will continue this activity tomorrow before doing individual writing in class.
P.S. for the string to be brought tomorrow, the children were told that it must not be stretchable.
Reminder: Practical Quiz on length tomorrow.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
21 Feb 2012 (early post)
Dear Parents,
Things to bring tomorrow include:
a) 30-cm ruler
b) 15-cm ruler
c) a string of length 15 cm long
d) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
e) Foolscap paper - 4 sheets
f) stapler
Homework issued earlier yesterday will be due tomorrow.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Things to bring tomorrow include:
a) 30-cm ruler
b) 15-cm ruler
c) a string of length 15 cm long
d) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
e) Foolscap paper - 4 sheets
f) stapler
Homework issued earlier yesterday will be due tomorrow.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Monday, 20 February 2012
Grammar items reviewed / learnt thus far
Dear Parents,
I was recently asked w.r.t. the grammar items learnt thus far:
I've blogged re this, but will collate the info for easy reference -
-(subject-verb agreement)
-Adjective Phrases & Adjectives (revisit)
-Capitals for special words
-Conjunction
-Irregular Past Tense (revisit)
-Irregular Plurals
-Phrases of time sequence:
-Prepositions:
-Pronouns (revisit)
-Punctuation:
-Simple Present
- use of the apostrophe 's' or 's' apostrophe
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
I was recently asked w.r.t. the grammar items learnt thus far:
I've blogged re this, but will collate the info for easy reference -
-(subject-verb agreement)
-Adjective Phrases & Adjectives (revisit)
-Capitals for special words
-Conjunction
-Irregular Past Tense (revisit)
-Irregular Plurals
-Phrases of time sequence:
-Prepositions:
-Pronouns (revisit)
-Punctuation:
-Simple Present
- use of the apostrophe 's' or 's' apostrophe
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
20 Feb 2012 (2nd post)
Dear Parents,
Today, we had Mental Sums during Maths. As there were a number of things to take note, I'd typed and printed the Things to bring cum Homework list for the pupils. This was posted earlier in the day.
During English, we reviewed Englist items learnt via a written exercise with editing ( with spelling, punctuation and spelling mistakes ) as well as review of the grammar items learnt. We also did penmanship, and last but not least, we read a Social Studies Big Book called "Kucinta finds home". This is a book that emphasizes on the concept that our own home is still the best. The children did a Social Studies exercise in the activity book as classwork.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we had Mental Sums during Maths. As there were a number of things to take note, I'd typed and printed the Things to bring cum Homework list for the pupils. This was posted earlier in the day.
During English, we reviewed Englist items learnt via a written exercise with editing ( with spelling, punctuation and spelling mistakes ) as well as review of the grammar items learnt. We also did penmanship, and last but not least, we read a Social Studies Big Book called "Kucinta finds home". This is a book that emphasizes on the concept that our own home is still the best. The children did a Social Studies exercise in the activity book as classwork.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Sunday, 19 February 2012
20 Feb 2012 (early posting)
Dear Parents,
This is an earlier posting for homework and Things to bring. Fyi pl. Thank you.
20 Feb 2012
Homework (due Wed 22 Feb)
A) - Lead.com.sg / English / P2 Grammar Quiz
To do the quizzes for these grammar items ONLY
: Possessive Nouns (Singular), Possessive Nouns (Plural), Simple Past
Tense (regular) and Concord (Subject-Verb agreement)
B) Maths - Problemsums.com ( One exercise for ALL. Additional 2 exercises for some
pupils.)
Things to bring on 21 Feb
- A4 size blank paper – 4 sheets
- Foolscap Paper – 3 sheets
- Coloured markers / highlighters
Reminder:
22 Feb – Maths Practical Quiz on Length
23 Feb – English written Quiz
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
This is an earlier posting for homework and Things to bring. Fyi pl. Thank you.
20 Feb 2012
Homework (due Wed 22 Feb)
A) - Lead.com.sg / English / P2 Grammar Quiz
To do the quizzes for these grammar items ONLY
: Possessive Nouns (Singular), Possessive Nouns (Plural), Simple Past
Tense (regular) and Concord (Subject-Verb agreement)
B) Maths - Problemsums.com ( One exercise for ALL. Additional 2 exercises for some
pupils.)
Things to bring on 21 Feb
- A4 size blank paper – 4 sheets
- Foolscap Paper – 3 sheets
- Coloured markers / highlighters
Reminder:
22 Feb – Maths Practical Quiz on Length
23 Feb – English written Quiz
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Friday, 17 February 2012
17 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
I am glad that everyone (our children) remembered to bring their Spelling books back today, but not everyone has gotten their parent's signature. I've reminded them accordingly to get it signed the next time.
Today, we had dictation, as well as an exercise ( pairwork) on the tenses learnt ( simple present/simple past/ past participle) in class before recess. For Maths, we reviewed Length by going through the coursebook, and viewed several videos illustrating the concept of length and the units of length. They have also learnt that 10 mm = 1cm, 100 cm = 1m and 1000 m = 1km ( this is additional info for them).
Things to bring next Monday
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- Foolscap Paper - 5 sheets
I have informed them and briefed them on the quizzes next week : 22nd Feb Maths Practical Quiz on length , and 23rd Feb English written quiz ( with grammar mcq, vocab mcq and cloze with helping words, punctuation as well as comprehension).
Btw, I will be away for a cluster meeting next thursday 23 Feb. There will be no issues of interruption of lessons as the children will be doing the English Quiz and Mental Sums then, plus reading period. I have not told them this info. Thanks.
Have a wonderful weekend!
P.S. Homework issued - English WS on " A butterfly is born" and Maths model drawing WS will be due this coming Monday.
Thank you.
Ow Yeong
I am glad that everyone (our children) remembered to bring their Spelling books back today, but not everyone has gotten their parent's signature. I've reminded them accordingly to get it signed the next time.
Today, we had dictation, as well as an exercise ( pairwork) on the tenses learnt ( simple present/simple past/ past participle) in class before recess. For Maths, we reviewed Length by going through the coursebook, and viewed several videos illustrating the concept of length and the units of length. They have also learnt that 10 mm = 1cm, 100 cm = 1m and 1000 m = 1km ( this is additional info for them).
Things to bring next Monday
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- Foolscap Paper - 5 sheets
I have informed them and briefed them on the quizzes next week : 22nd Feb Maths Practical Quiz on length , and 23rd Feb English written quiz ( with grammar mcq, vocab mcq and cloze with helping words, punctuation as well as comprehension).
Btw, I will be away for a cluster meeting next thursday 23 Feb. There will be no issues of interruption of lessons as the children will be doing the English Quiz and Mental Sums then, plus reading period. I have not told them this info. Thanks.
Have a wonderful weekend!
P.S. Homework issued - English WS on " A butterfly is born" and Maths model drawing WS will be due this coming Monday.
Thank you.
Ow Yeong
Thursday, 16 February 2012
16 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we reviewed grammatical items like subject-verb-agreement, use of the apostrophe 's' as well as the simple present/simple past/ past participle (used after has/have) of given verbs. The use of videos and songs to reinforce this helped to instil interest in the pupils and the pupils had to give me one to two examples of the simple present/simple past/ past participle e.g. run/ran /run , before they go for recess as that was the password for recess today. We had also reviewed some life cycles of different insects and animals including that of a frog as part of the enriched vocabulary and information provided for our English Big book.
For Maths, we explored estimation, on how pupils can judge when an object's measurements can be in metres or centimetres; and we also had the pupils (working in teams) to measure objects around us such as the height of the class chairs, and the various painted fruits outsider the container classrooms, using their measuring tape, and recording them in their worksheets. Tomorrow, we will get them to measure bigger objects by combining their efforts (using addition and our class metre rule).
Things to bring for tomorrow
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
Homework - Lead.com.sg vocabulary assignments as well as the Maths (Find a Pattern) Worksheets will be due tomorrow.
There will also be spelling tomorrow.
Btw, I have returned their SPELLING EXERCISE BOOK for your SIGNATURE AND PERUSAL. They have to complete all corrections, write in the content page if not written, and bring the spelling exercise book tomorrow as we have spelling tomorrow. I am training them to follow instructions with this "assignment" and am checking if they are able to bring the book back tomorrow with all corrections done and content page written and with your signature.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we reviewed grammatical items like subject-verb-agreement, use of the apostrophe 's' as well as the simple present/simple past/ past participle (used after has/have) of given verbs. The use of videos and songs to reinforce this helped to instil interest in the pupils and the pupils had to give me one to two examples of the simple present/simple past/ past participle e.g. run/ran /run , before they go for recess as that was the password for recess today. We had also reviewed some life cycles of different insects and animals including that of a frog as part of the enriched vocabulary and information provided for our English Big book.
For Maths, we explored estimation, on how pupils can judge when an object's measurements can be in metres or centimetres; and we also had the pupils (working in teams) to measure objects around us such as the height of the class chairs, and the various painted fruits outsider the container classrooms, using their measuring tape, and recording them in their worksheets. Tomorrow, we will get them to measure bigger objects by combining their efforts (using addition and our class metre rule).
Things to bring for tomorrow
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
Homework - Lead.com.sg vocabulary assignments as well as the Maths (Find a Pattern) Worksheets will be due tomorrow.
There will also be spelling tomorrow.
Btw, I have returned their SPELLING EXERCISE BOOK for your SIGNATURE AND PERUSAL. They have to complete all corrections, write in the content page if not written, and bring the spelling exercise book tomorrow as we have spelling tomorrow. I am training them to follow instructions with this "assignment" and am checking if they are able to bring the book back tomorrow with all corrections done and content page written and with your signature.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
15 Feb 2012 (2nd post)
Dear Parents,
Today, we spent a lot time going through what needs to be done for the homework due Friday and the next Monday, via a briefing and lessons on the concepts related to the homework assigned. We will be exploring more grammar items tomorrow and on Friday, as a review. Main grammar items include subject-verb agreement and the use of apostrophe 's', as well as a review on simple past tense.
Here's the main grammar items that the pupils need to know this year:
-(subject-verb agreement)
-Adjective Phrases & Adjectives (revisit)
-Adverbs
-Capitals for special words
-Collective Nouns
-Comparatives
-Complex sentences
-Compound sentences
-Conjunction
-Contractions (apostrophe)
- Determiners
-Irregular Past Tense (revisit)
-Irregular Plurals
-Phrases of time sequence:
-Prepositions:
-Pronouns (revisit)
-Punctuation:
-Quantifiers
-Simple Present
-Synthesis (joing of sentences)
Thank you. Have a wonderful evening.
Ow Yeong
Today, we spent a lot time going through what needs to be done for the homework due Friday and the next Monday, via a briefing and lessons on the concepts related to the homework assigned. We will be exploring more grammar items tomorrow and on Friday, as a review. Main grammar items include subject-verb agreement and the use of apostrophe 's', as well as a review on simple past tense.
Here's the main grammar items that the pupils need to know this year:
-(subject-verb agreement)
-Adjective Phrases & Adjectives (revisit)
-Adverbs
-Capitals for special words
-Collective Nouns
-Comparatives
-Complex sentences
-Compound sentences
-Conjunction
-Contractions (apostrophe)
- Determiners
-Irregular Past Tense (revisit)
-Irregular Plurals
-Phrases of time sequence:
-Prepositions:
-Pronouns (revisit)
-Punctuation:
-Quantifiers
-Simple Present
-Synthesis (joing of sentences)
Thank you. Have a wonderful evening.
Ow Yeong
15 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
This is an early posting, for homework due Friday and next Monday. For homework due next Monday, it will involve grammar items that needed review today, tomorrow and Friday : use of apostrophe 's', simple present tense and phrases of time.
Here's the info that will be given to your child today - typed:
Ow Yeong
This is an early posting, for homework due Friday and next Monday. For homework due next Monday, it will involve grammar items that needed review today, tomorrow and Friday : use of apostrophe 's', simple present tense and phrases of time.
Here's the info that will be given to your child today - typed:
15 February 2012
Homework due 17 Feb (Friday)
- English : Lead.com.sg assignments
- Maths : Find a pattern Worksheets (stapled)
Homework due 20 Feb (Monday)
- English : A butterfly is born – Worksheets (stapled)
- Maths : Comparison model drawing – Worksheets (stapled)
Things to bring on 16 Feb
- 30-cm ruler
- 15-cm ruler
- Roll up measuring tape – used for taking body measurements previously
- A4 size blank paper – 5 sheets
- Clip board with attached pencil
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Foolscap Paper – 2 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!Ow Yeong
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
14 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we reviewed "Addition and Subtraction within 1000" via pairwork to ensure that everyone knows how to solve two-step questions. We have also read a non-fiction book "A Butterfly is Born" and have also watched videos on the life-cycles of butterflies, mosquitoes and beetles. This is the new 'big' book that we are exploring in school. In order to ensure that the children get to view the beautiful pictures in the book, I used small books and everyone had one to refer to, while we read.
Things to bring tomorrow:
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small Whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
- clip board with attached pencil
Homework is due tomorrow. 2 Journals - to be written in the journal (exercise book) and Maths Coursebook work.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
P.S. The pupils are to return the plastic pocket with all the reports signed. Thank you.
Today, we reviewed "Addition and Subtraction within 1000" via pairwork to ensure that everyone knows how to solve two-step questions. We have also read a non-fiction book "A Butterfly is Born" and have also watched videos on the life-cycles of butterflies, mosquitoes and beetles. This is the new 'big' book that we are exploring in school. In order to ensure that the children get to view the beautiful pictures in the book, I used small books and everyone had one to refer to, while we read.
Things to bring tomorrow:
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small Whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
- clip board with attached pencil
Homework is due tomorrow. 2 Journals - to be written in the journal (exercise book) and Maths Coursebook work.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
P.S. The pupils are to return the plastic pocket with all the reports signed. Thank you.
Monday, 13 February 2012
13 Feb 2012 (Additional post)
Dear Parents,
Today, your child (except for one absentee) has received a plastic folder with the following items for your signature and perusal :-
a) Periodic review for your child thus far ( in terms of learning attitude etc)
b) Reading assessment report
c) Listening Comprehension report
d) Poem recitation report
On the whole, the children have done well for reading, but much practice is still needed for expression. This goes for poem recitation as well. The children did well by reciting clearly and pronounced well, but very few were expressive. As for Listening comprehension, although it is not a difficult exercise, a number of children did not listen carefully, especially for inferential questions. They chose the answers too quickly without pondering and thinking through. For your information please.
By the way, please sign and return the reports to me via your child for filing purposes. I will help them file in their respective portfolios.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, your child (except for one absentee) has received a plastic folder with the following items for your signature and perusal :-
a) Periodic review for your child thus far ( in terms of learning attitude etc)
b) Reading assessment report
c) Listening Comprehension report
d) Poem recitation report
On the whole, the children have done well for reading, but much practice is still needed for expression. This goes for poem recitation as well. The children did well by reciting clearly and pronounced well, but very few were expressive. As for Listening comprehension, although it is not a difficult exercise, a number of children did not listen carefully, especially for inferential questions. They chose the answers too quickly without pondering and thinking through. For your information please.
By the way, please sign and return the reports to me via your child for filing purposes. I will help them file in their respective portfolios.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
13 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Thank you for coming down for the sharing! Much appreciated. Apart from 3 children's parents, all of our parents came down. Thank you for working with me as a team.
Here's an earlier posting for homework matters:
Homework due 15 Feb (Wed)
- Maths Coursebook 2A pages 65 to 67
- English Journal : a) Please write a letter to me (Ms Ow Yeong) to let me know which were the English lessons that your child had enjoyed the most in my class. Please describe what they were and why you enjoyed them the most. e.g. poem recitation, English quiz. Please start with :
Date
Dear Ms Ow Yeong,
....
Yours sincerely,
XXX ( Your name)
b) Please write a journal on " My Favourite Play Area in School"
There will be 2 journals to be completed.
Things to bring on 14 Feb
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
- Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
- Stapler
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
P.S. Today, we will be having Mental Sums, as well as a briefing, a Maths exercise, followed by comprehension practice and penmanship exercise.
Thank you for coming down for the sharing! Much appreciated. Apart from 3 children's parents, all of our parents came down. Thank you for working with me as a team.
Here's an earlier posting for homework matters:
Homework due 15 Feb (Wed)
- Maths Coursebook 2A pages 65 to 67
- English Journal : a) Please write a letter to me (Ms Ow Yeong) to let me know which were the English lessons that your child had enjoyed the most in my class. Please describe what they were and why you enjoyed them the most. e.g. poem recitation, English quiz. Please start with :
Date
Dear Ms Ow Yeong,
....
Yours sincerely,
XXX ( Your name)
b) Please write a journal on " My Favourite Play Area in School"
There will be 2 journals to be completed.
Things to bring on 14 Feb
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
- Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
- Stapler
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
P.S. Today, we will be having Mental Sums, as well as a briefing, a Maths exercise, followed by comprehension practice and penmanship exercise.
Friday, 10 February 2012
10 Feb (Additional input)
Dear Parents,
Today I had a wonderful time meeting up with parents who came for today's sharing. Thank you for turning up and being part of the team:)
Thank you for the suggestions to make things better for the children as well! Much appreciated!
Today, Register numbers from 16 to 30, including no. 7, who have not done the recitation yesterday, have completed their poem recitation. I am proud of the children as they have all shown good efforts. We also had Spelling, besides briefing for homework, and review of model drawing for 2 step addition and subtraction questions.
Homework and Things to bring have been posted earlier, and were printed out for the children today. The Maths worksheets for homework is a 5-question exercise on model drawing and problem solving for 2 step addition and subtraction questions. Due to a lack of time today, after poem recitation, briefing and review, as well as Spelling, all to be done in just less than 2 hours ( 4 periods minus time for the children to return to class after PE ), reward day has been postponed.
In order for the children to move faster towards self-motivation and not fall into the habit of doing things just for rewards, points issued for good behaviour and good work ethics and character displayed in class will be given but not mentioned explicitly. The children have been informed that 'secret' points will be given (additions of points based on observations of good behaviour or attitude and performance, or withdrawal of points based on negative behaviour or attitude) and they will be shown the total score only at the next reward day. The children are encouraged to do their best at all times, and not just when they know points are issued and noted on the board. This move is to strengthen the character development of the children.
From next week onwards, in order for pupils to better pace themselves and to free up more time over the weekends, I will be issuing homework on Monday (due Wednesday) and on Wednesday ( 2 types of homework : the first type will be due Friday, and the second type will be due the next Monday, instead of issuing on Mon, Wed and Fri. Pupils can then learn to manage their time better and also learn to prioritise. I have already informed the children with respect to this change. This change will take effect from next week onwards.
Thank you for being part of the team! I am looking forward to meeting the next group of parents tomorrow. See you tomorrow :)
Take care and have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today I had a wonderful time meeting up with parents who came for today's sharing. Thank you for turning up and being part of the team:)
Thank you for the suggestions to make things better for the children as well! Much appreciated!
Today, Register numbers from 16 to 30, including no. 7, who have not done the recitation yesterday, have completed their poem recitation. I am proud of the children as they have all shown good efforts. We also had Spelling, besides briefing for homework, and review of model drawing for 2 step addition and subtraction questions.
Homework and Things to bring have been posted earlier, and were printed out for the children today. The Maths worksheets for homework is a 5-question exercise on model drawing and problem solving for 2 step addition and subtraction questions. Due to a lack of time today, after poem recitation, briefing and review, as well as Spelling, all to be done in just less than 2 hours ( 4 periods minus time for the children to return to class after PE ), reward day has been postponed.
In order for the children to move faster towards self-motivation and not fall into the habit of doing things just for rewards, points issued for good behaviour and good work ethics and character displayed in class will be given but not mentioned explicitly. The children have been informed that 'secret' points will be given (additions of points based on observations of good behaviour or attitude and performance, or withdrawal of points based on negative behaviour or attitude) and they will be shown the total score only at the next reward day. The children are encouraged to do their best at all times, and not just when they know points are issued and noted on the board. This move is to strengthen the character development of the children.
From next week onwards, in order for pupils to better pace themselves and to free up more time over the weekends, I will be issuing homework on Monday (due Wednesday) and on Wednesday ( 2 types of homework : the first type will be due Friday, and the second type will be due the next Monday, instead of issuing on Mon, Wed and Fri. Pupils can then learn to manage their time better and also learn to prioritise. I have already informed the children with respect to this change. This change will take effect from next week onwards.
Thank you for being part of the team! I am looking forward to meeting the next group of parents tomorrow. See you tomorrow :)
Take care and have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
10 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
This is an earlier posting, as I may not have time to post till late tonight. We will be having the rest of the poem recitation in class today, with peer support and evaluation. We will also be having a Maths quiz and Spelling.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
This is an earlier posting, as I may not have time to post till late tonight. We will be having the rest of the poem recitation in class today, with peer support and evaluation. We will also be having a Maths quiz and Spelling.
10 February 2012
Homework (due 13 Feb)
· Maths Worksheets (stapled)
· English : Creative writing – to be done either handwritten on foolscap paper or typed , with illustrations. Based on a variation of the story that we have shared and discussed in class. ( No word limit) Please refer to the printed version of the story for further inspiration. You can write a similar story but using your own words. You may wish to write a different story but with relevance to the title given.
Title : The day I turned into a bubble
Things to bring on 13 Feb
· Maths Coursebook 2A
· A good ruler – long plastic one measuring about 30 cm, and a small plastic one measuring about 15 cm. (Note : Please do not use those that only looks nice but does not measure well as the segments on the ruler are not clear. )
· A 4 size paper - 5 sheets
· Coloured markers
· Stapler
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
9 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today we had a wonderful poem recitation session in class by pupils with register numbers from 1 to 15 . Tomorrow, those from 16 to 30 would be reciting to us. The rest of the class was a great audience who applauded and encouraged one another, and they also did a peer evaluation, noting down the positive part of the performance (the children noted if the presenter greeted and whether the performance was good/very good / excellent).
We had also completed our activity book on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000" in class. We then started on the topic of "Length" and had practice in measuring using the ruler as well as a string (for measuring a curved line).
We had also enjoyed the Reading period and somf of the children were lamenting that 30 minutes were too short as they were all having a good time, immersing themselves in reading (with background reading music).
Tomorrow, I will be meeting 13 parents at level 1M , Physwurz (Science lab at the lowest floor). I will be coming from another meeting which I hope will end at around 8 plus. If it goes till near 9am, please do excuse me if you see me rushing over to meet up with you all. I am still having my remedial at 11am, so I will need to end our sharing promptly at 11am to pick up the children for the remedial at the lobby.
There is NO homework today as homework is due tomorrow. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Things to bring would be the same as that to be brought for 9 Feb, except that they need not bring the string again.
Thank you. See you tomorrow and Saturday.
P.S. Some important dates that I will be telling the children nearer the date :
a) Practical assessment on the topic of Length in Week 8 ( date will be be fixed later due to venue issues - we are doing out of class )
b) English written assessment to assess Grammar, Vocabulary , Punctuation and Comprehension - 23 Feb
c) Maths written assessment to assess the first 3 topics till "Length" - 7 March
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today we had a wonderful poem recitation session in class by pupils with register numbers from 1 to 15 . Tomorrow, those from 16 to 30 would be reciting to us. The rest of the class was a great audience who applauded and encouraged one another, and they also did a peer evaluation, noting down the positive part of the performance (the children noted if the presenter greeted and whether the performance was good/very good / excellent).
We had also completed our activity book on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000" in class. We then started on the topic of "Length" and had practice in measuring using the ruler as well as a string (for measuring a curved line).
We had also enjoyed the Reading period and somf of the children were lamenting that 30 minutes were too short as they were all having a good time, immersing themselves in reading (with background reading music).
Tomorrow, I will be meeting 13 parents at level 1M , Physwurz (Science lab at the lowest floor). I will be coming from another meeting which I hope will end at around 8 plus. If it goes till near 9am, please do excuse me if you see me rushing over to meet up with you all. I am still having my remedial at 11am, so I will need to end our sharing promptly at 11am to pick up the children for the remedial at the lobby.
There is NO homework today as homework is due tomorrow. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Things to bring would be the same as that to be brought for 9 Feb, except that they need not bring the string again.
Thank you. See you tomorrow and Saturday.
P.S. Some important dates that I will be telling the children nearer the date :
a) Practical assessment on the topic of Length in Week 8 ( date will be be fixed later due to venue issues - we are doing out of class )
b) English written assessment to assess Grammar, Vocabulary , Punctuation and Comprehension - 23 Feb
c) Maths written assessment to assess the first 3 topics till "Length" - 7 March
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
8 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today we have learnt SPACE (an acroymn) to help pupils write better. Please ask them to share with you. I have also given them a handout on it, with reference to the big book that we are reading " Bubble Trouble". We have also read and went through a written story on "Blowing bubbles" and we used this to point out the various components of SPACE in the story.
As part of our experiential learning, we have also viewed videos on bubble blowing. We will be writing on this at a later stage.
For Maths, we have continued to review via written work and personal coaching on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". More practice is needed especially for subtraction and renaming, as many a time, pupils may forget to rename.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A piece of string (non-stretchable) about 15 cm (We will be using this for measuring activities.)
b) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
c) Coloured markers
d) Stapler
e) Maths Coursebook 2A
There is NO homework today.
Pupils with register numbers 1 to 15 will be doing their poem recitation on the given poem ( they must memorise ) tomorrow.
The rest of the pupils will be doing theirs on Friday.
The Brochure to publicize Chinatown is due Friday.
Spelling is also on Friday.
P.S. Please be reminded that on Friday, our Sharing session will be held in Phyzwurz ( the physcial science lab) from 9am to 11am. We will have to end promptly at 11am as I have a remedial class with some of the 2F pupils at 11am.
The venue on Saturday will still be LT1, at the same time slot.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day !
Ow Yeong
Today we have learnt SPACE (an acroymn) to help pupils write better. Please ask them to share with you. I have also given them a handout on it, with reference to the big book that we are reading " Bubble Trouble". We have also read and went through a written story on "Blowing bubbles" and we used this to point out the various components of SPACE in the story.
As part of our experiential learning, we have also viewed videos on bubble blowing. We will be writing on this at a later stage.
For Maths, we have continued to review via written work and personal coaching on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". More practice is needed especially for subtraction and renaming, as many a time, pupils may forget to rename.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A piece of string (non-stretchable) about 15 cm (We will be using this for measuring activities.)
b) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
c) Coloured markers
d) Stapler
e) Maths Coursebook 2A
There is NO homework today.
Pupils with register numbers 1 to 15 will be doing their poem recitation on the given poem ( they must memorise ) tomorrow.
The rest of the pupils will be doing theirs on Friday.
The Brochure to publicize Chinatown is due Friday.
Spelling is also on Friday.
P.S. Please be reminded that on Friday, our Sharing session will be held in Phyzwurz ( the physcial science lab) from 9am to 11am. We will have to end promptly at 11am as I have a remedial class with some of the 2F pupils at 11am.
The venue on Saturday will still be LT1, at the same time slot.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day !
Ow Yeong
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
7 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today for Maths, we did class work to review concepts learnt. For English, we had a comprehension exercise, whereby after a short briefing to demonstrate what to do, the children were to work in pairs to highlight key points, as well as formulate questions and answers based on the given passage.
There is NO homework issued today - as it has been issued earlier.
Things to bring for tomorrow:
a) Maths Coursebook 2A
b) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
c) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today for Maths, we did class work to review concepts learnt. For English, we had a comprehension exercise, whereby after a short briefing to demonstrate what to do, the children were to work in pairs to highlight key points, as well as formulate questions and answers based on the given passage.
There is NO homework issued today - as it has been issued earlier.
Things to bring for tomorrow:
a) Maths Coursebook 2A
b) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
c) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Monday, 6 February 2012
6 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Apologies for the initial problems posed for lead.com.sg, as there was a class 2F ( 2009) in the system and at first, there was an erroneous assignment. At the end, 3 assignments were assigned successfully (instead of 4 - I will assign this fourth assignment in my next lead.com.sg homework) for English.
Thank you for your response for my sharing session this Friday ( 15 of you) and this Saturday ( 25 of you ). This Friday's venue will be LT 2, instead of LT one, as we have a smaller group and 2H which is also having a sharing is having the whole class on Friday. On Saturday, the venue will be LT 1. Both LTs are just next to each other, but with different seating capacity.
Today, we had mental sums for Maths, as well as a listening comprehension exercise for English, followed by a review of our Learning Journey to Chinatown, (we did not have time previously to review due to the listening and reading assessments to be done last week) as well as, as a prelude to our class project. The photos were just ready as well. The pupils had made a selection and had taken the photos that they wanted for their project. We had a briefing for the project which will be elaborated below, and an English Quiz.
Things to bring tomorrow
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
- Foolscap Paper - 4 sheets
- coloured markers or highlighters
Homework due this Friday 10 Feb
(Note: Pupils are to learn their spelling for Friday and to prepare for their poem recitation for Thurs ( register nos 1 t 15) or Fri ( register nos 16 to 30).
Project (English and Maths assignment - integrated) : A brochure to publicise Chinatown. The pupils are to have their own write up (can be typed or handwritten) and pictures (can be the photographs given / downloadable pictures / pictures from magazines or newspapers / self drawn pictures ) to introduce Chinatown to visitors. To include in this brochure, introductions to the Chinatown Heritage Centre, as well as the things found in Chinatown, especially during Chinese New Year . To include a Mathemathical component : to create a gift package/ gift packages for visitors - to add up items and show the costs of individual items and the total actual cost(s), to demonstrate the use of their knowledge for "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". Costs given need not be the actual costs of the products. E.g.
Gift package one comprises of waxed duck and sausages for $100, pussy willows for $200, a trishaw ride round Chinatown for $250 and 2 sets of couplets for $80. Total costs should be $630. A special discount is given and now the gift package is sold to first time visitors for only $400, with a cost saving of $230.
Pupils are to make their brochures attractive and user friendly.
No other homework will be issued this week. All other work to be done will be done as class work.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Apologies for the initial problems posed for lead.com.sg, as there was a class 2F ( 2009) in the system and at first, there was an erroneous assignment. At the end, 3 assignments were assigned successfully (instead of 4 - I will assign this fourth assignment in my next lead.com.sg homework) for English.
Thank you for your response for my sharing session this Friday ( 15 of you) and this Saturday ( 25 of you ). This Friday's venue will be LT 2, instead of LT one, as we have a smaller group and 2H which is also having a sharing is having the whole class on Friday. On Saturday, the venue will be LT 1. Both LTs are just next to each other, but with different seating capacity.
Today, we had mental sums for Maths, as well as a listening comprehension exercise for English, followed by a review of our Learning Journey to Chinatown, (we did not have time previously to review due to the listening and reading assessments to be done last week) as well as, as a prelude to our class project. The photos were just ready as well. The pupils had made a selection and had taken the photos that they wanted for their project. We had a briefing for the project which will be elaborated below, and an English Quiz.
Things to bring tomorrow
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
- Foolscap Paper - 4 sheets
- coloured markers or highlighters
Homework due this Friday 10 Feb
(Note: Pupils are to learn their spelling for Friday and to prepare for their poem recitation for Thurs ( register nos 1 t 15) or Fri ( register nos 16 to 30).
Project (English and Maths assignment - integrated) : A brochure to publicise Chinatown. The pupils are to have their own write up (can be typed or handwritten) and pictures (can be the photographs given / downloadable pictures / pictures from magazines or newspapers / self drawn pictures ) to introduce Chinatown to visitors. To include in this brochure, introductions to the Chinatown Heritage Centre, as well as the things found in Chinatown, especially during Chinese New Year . To include a Mathemathical component : to create a gift package/ gift packages for visitors - to add up items and show the costs of individual items and the total actual cost(s), to demonstrate the use of their knowledge for "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". Costs given need not be the actual costs of the products. E.g.
Gift package one comprises of waxed duck and sausages for $100, pussy willows for $200, a trishaw ride round Chinatown for $250 and 2 sets of couplets for $80. Total costs should be $630. A special discount is given and now the gift package is sold to first time visitors for only $400, with a cost saving of $230.
Pupils are to make their brochures attractive and user friendly.
No other homework will be issued this week. All other work to be done will be done as class work.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Saturday, 4 February 2012
4 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we had dictation in class, and I've also shared with them a story on values. For Maths, we had gone through the homework assigned.
Things to bring/ Homework list was typed out for them as we have only very few periods today.
Things to bring on 6 Feb
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small Whiteboard, Duster and Marker
- Foolscap Paper – 3 sheets
- Coloured markers / highlighters
Homework due 6 Feb
- English : Lead.com.sg assignments ( 4 assignments)
- Maths - Problemsums.com assignment ( 1 assignment)
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Reminder: To practise and memorise the poem for poem recitation on Thurs or Friday as mentioned in my previous blog.
Ow Yeong
Today, we had dictation in class, and I've also shared with them a story on values. For Maths, we had gone through the homework assigned.
Things to bring/ Homework list was typed out for them as we have only very few periods today.
Things to bring on 6 Feb
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Small Whiteboard, Duster and Marker
- Foolscap Paper – 3 sheets
- Coloured markers / highlighters
Homework due 6 Feb
- English : Lead.com.sg assignments ( 4 assignments)
- Maths - Problemsums.com assignment ( 1 assignment)
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Reminder: To practise and memorise the poem for poem recitation on Thurs or Friday as mentioned in my previous blog.
Ow Yeong
Thursday, 2 February 2012
2 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we had a listening assessment based on 2 books. The children were also given a poem to prepare for poem recitation next Thursday and Friday ( Registers 1 to 15 on Thurs and 16 to 30 on Fri). They are to memorise the poem and I have spent time demonstrating and going through with them as to what to do, and I have also gone through the pronunciation of the words in the poem. They will be assessed on the following: Content accuracy - to memorise the whole poem without leaving out any word, projection of voice, fluency and intonation as well as body language (expression, confidence and eye contact). I have given them the copy of the poem for their preparation today.
For Maths, we have completed our written worksheets on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". We have also attempted to create word problems on the topic (and solving them with models, working and statements).
We also had our reading period, with background music.
Things to bring for tomorrow:
a) Maths Coursebook 2A
b) Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
Homework was issued yesterday so no homework today, but they are to learn their dictation for tomorrow. We will read out the sentences for them to write it out.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we had a listening assessment based on 2 books. The children were also given a poem to prepare for poem recitation next Thursday and Friday ( Registers 1 to 15 on Thurs and 16 to 30 on Fri). They are to memorise the poem and I have spent time demonstrating and going through with them as to what to do, and I have also gone through the pronunciation of the words in the poem. They will be assessed on the following: Content accuracy - to memorise the whole poem without leaving out any word, projection of voice, fluency and intonation as well as body language (expression, confidence and eye contact). I have given them the copy of the poem for their preparation today.
For Maths, we have completed our written worksheets on the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000". We have also attempted to create word problems on the topic (and solving them with models, working and statements).
We also had our reading period, with background music.
Things to bring for tomorrow:
a) Maths Coursebook 2A
b) Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
Homework was issued yesterday so no homework today, but they are to learn their dictation for tomorrow. We will read out the sentences for them to write it out.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
1 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we have learnt more comprehension skills. The children has been assigned their homework to practise these skills accordingly.
We have also done maths class work to review the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000".
I have also assessed the reading of 2 pupils. Tomorrow, we will continue with register number 24 to 30.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
b) Green pen
Homework due Friday 3 Feb
- English - Reading comprehension Worksheets 1 to 3 (to show how they have worked with the passage and questions)
- Maths Coursebook 2A - pages 34 to 53 ( only show working and answers - there is no need for statements ) - this is for practice purposes.
P.S. For both sharing days, on 10 and 11 Feb, we will be using the LT 1 - please walk past the lobby and keep right and turn right. It is the LT which we have used for the orientation in Week 1, the place where you started the tour from.
Looking forward to meeting up with you all.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we have learnt more comprehension skills. The children has been assigned their homework to practise these skills accordingly.
We have also done maths class work to review the topic of "Addition and Subtraction within 1000".
I have also assessed the reading of 2 pupils. Tomorrow, we will continue with register number 24 to 30.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
b) Green pen
Homework due Friday 3 Feb
- English - Reading comprehension Worksheets 1 to 3 (to show how they have worked with the passage and questions)
- Maths Coursebook 2A - pages 34 to 53 ( only show working and answers - there is no need for statements ) - this is for practice purposes.
P.S. For both sharing days, on 10 and 11 Feb, we will be using the LT 1 - please walk past the lobby and keep right and turn right. It is the LT which we have used for the orientation in Week 1, the place where you started the tour from.
Looking forward to meeting up with you all.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
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