Further info on 28 March PLUS lesson info for 29, 30 March and 2 April

Dear Parents,
Besides those lessons mentioned in my earlier blog, the children also re-read the big book 'Chicken Rice', as well as viewed Maths videos on Multiplication and did reflections on what they have learnt from the videos. They also had a quick round of Maths mental sums on their whiteboard, with a quick test of the times tables. By the way, it is very IMPORTANT  for your child to know the times tables from 1 to 10 by heart. This is the reason why I have been practising and testing the children on a daily basis.

The children are doing the scrapbook slowly - one section of Top Spots tomorrow and the other 2 sections of Top spots on Monday.

As mentioned earlier, I will be away from school on 29 March, 30 March and 2 April. However, rest be assured that the children will not miss my teaching as we have done that these few days and all written work will be done during the next 3 days.

Here's the lesson plans for the 3 days which I am not around :

29 March 2012 (Thursday)

2pm to 3.30pm (English - 2F )

- Copying of Things to bring for tomorrow in pupil diary : Maths Coursebook 2A, A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets, markers for decoration

- Scrapbook Project Part II : Pupils are to continue their project to elaborate on the first category of top 3 choices (e.g. either top 3 subjects, or top 3 friends) and ONLY one category only. They are to do their subsequent categories on Monday. They are to indicate the title of the section, e.g. My 3 Best Friends. They are also to elaborate on the reasons they have made their choice plus include a write up on one of the choices made. Illustrations such as photographs or pictures are necessary. Pupils will be assessed on their seriousness and ability to do their project well (neatly, quietly and showing quality work with good content) by Mrs Nair and the relief teacher.

- All items must be kept in class and will not be brought home.

- The pupils are to do silent reading if they have completed their work.

- The pupils are to be sent for recess at 3.30 pm.

4pm to 5pm (Maths - 2F)

- Pupils are picked up at the kidzone and are to be escorted back to the classroom.

- Pupils are to do pages 12 to 18 of the Maths Activity Book 2A Part 2 - books are kept at the back of the classroom. Books to be collected after work is done. This is classwork and is not allowed be to brought home.

- Pupils are to write out and revise the 2 times to 6 times tables on their own - if they have time.

5 to 5.30 pm (English - 2F)

- Reading period

* Pupils are to do a short library activity by colouring a worksheet filled with printed fiction books, cutting out the individual books and then pasting them on the second worksheet by arranging them by call number shown on the book spine. Correct order in alphabetical order should be

ASI, BLY, BOS, BRI, BUR , DIC, FAR, HIT, IBB, LIN, NOR, PAC, PAT, SCH, SPE, SPE, WHE, WHI

( Pupils are to read quietly on their own to enjoy the reading process, after this activity. Books are displayed for easy reference. Pupils are encouraged to bring their own books (unread) to the class to read during this period.

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30 March 2012 (Friday)

1pm to 2pm (English - 2F)

- To fetch pupils from the Hall and escort them to the classroom

- To copy Things to bring for Monday in pupil diary : Scrap book materials for the next 2 categories, A4 size paper, Maths Coursebook 2A

- Spelling for Week 2 in spelling book

- Penmanship exercise - the next 2 exercise

5.30 pm to 6.30 pm (Maths - 2F)

- To do Maths Activity Book 2A Part 2 - Pages 27 to 31 ( books are kept at the back of the classroom. Books to be collected after work is done. This is classwork and is not allowed be to brought home. )

- To create at least one multiplication story sum (with illustrations, question, solution and working ) on A4 size blank paper. To include name, reg no, class and date of creation on the paper. To submit as many as is possible.

- To send the pupils home at 6.30pm

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2 April 2012 (Monday)

3 to 3.30 pm (Maths - 2F)

Mental Sums to be done in Mental Sums book (kept at the back of the classroom). Pupils to do self check with green pen at the end of the session with results announced. Books to be kept at the back of the classroom.

1. I have 3 bags of sweets. There are 3 sweets in each bag. How many sweets do I have altogether?

2. Which is heavier? An object that is 30g or 30 kg.

3. An apple weighs 100g and a pear weighs 200 g. How much do they weigh altogether?

4. John weighs 50 kg and Mary weighs 40 kg. How much heavier is John than Mary?

5. 3 x 8

6. 4 x 4

7. 5 x 8

8. 6x 4

9. 10 x 10

10. What comes next? 150, 250, 350, ____________

Answers:

1. 9 sweets

2. 30 kg

3. 300g

4. 10 kg

5. 24

6. 16

7. 40

8. 24

9. 100

10. 450

Pupils to be sent for recess at 3.30pm.

4pm to 6.30 pm (English - 2F)

- Pupils are picked up at the kidzone and are to be escorted back to the classroom.

- To copy in the pupil diary : Things to bring on Tues - A picture of their favourite food and a picture of their favourite activity - for pasting in the SS book the next day, glue stick, scissors, coloured markers, Foolscap Paper - 4 sheets

- Scrapbook Project Part III : Pupils are to continue their project to elaborate on the second and third categories of top 3 choices (e.g. either top 3 subjects, or top 3 friends). They are to do their subsequent categories on Monday. They are to indicate the title of the section, e.g. My 3 Best Friends. They are also to elaborate on the reasons they have made their choice plus include a write up on one of the choices made. Illustrations such as photographs or pictures are necessary. Pupils will be assessed on their seriousness and ability to do their project well (neatly, quietly and showing quality work with good content) by Mrs Nair and the relief teacher.

- All items must be kept in class and will not be brought home.

- The pupils are to do silent reading if they have completed their work.

To send the pupils home at 6.30pm

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Thank you.
P.S. We will be having the Maths Practical Quiz on Mass starting next Tuesday to Friday with me assessing them on a one-to-one basis (register number order).

Ow Yeong

28 March

Dear Parents,
Today, we had a briefing to remind the children regarding what to do for 'Top Spots' and the children will be doing the first category of their choice tomorrow (eg. favourite subjects...) and the secondary category of their choice on Monday (e.g. favourite places).  We had also learnt how to "Make a List" as one of the process skills to learn - by the way this is one of skills for this term - sorry may have left it out in my listing previously. We also viewed a clip on "Chef Donald" and the children had to tell me the moral of the story.

Later, we are going to use video clips to learn different aspects of multiplication.

28 March 2012

Homework due Friday 30 March*

-          Lead.com.sg : To review Maths / P2 / Using Models:  Multiplication and Division (Go through tutorials and activities)

-          Lead.com.sg : To review and do P2 Grammar Quiz : Comparative Degree and Superlative Degree

Homework due Monday 2 April *

-          Picture Composition 2 – To show planning, and to do a draft ( on foolscap paper and to show editing) first. To have a final piece of edited work ( All to be stapled together for submission)

-          Make a List Worksheets (stapled) - to list in a orderly manner as shown in class

* Note: Extension is given for pupils who are having MT ( NTIL ) exam on Saturday.  

Things to bring on 29 March

-          Scrapbook materials for your first top spots

-          Maths Coursebook 2A

-          Glue

-          Scissors

-          Colouring materials

Thank you
Have a wonderful day!
Wai Mang

27 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today for Maths, we had pair/group discussions on "What is multiplication? What is division? Are they in any way connected? How are they connected?". The children all took turns discussing and we constructed our class knowledge together to start the topic of 'Multiplication and Division'.

For English, the children were brought to the canteen one period earlier than recess - during our English period, to buy ONE type of favourite food from the canteen. They then shared with the group, and later as we ran out of time, they each queued up to share with me before going for recess to enjoy the food they had bought. They each greeted, gave an introduction of themselves as well as told the class  / me re what their favourite food in the canteen was, where did they buy it from, how much does it cost and why did they like it.

We had a class dictated writing in class to write about this experience, and then later the children did pair/ group writing on the same experience. They also illustrated their work.

At the end of the class, we watched a short video on food preparation by Donald Duck, as a round up of the theme, as well as to add a light hearted moment to a full day of discussion, presentation and writing.

Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Maths Coursebook 2A
b) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
c) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets

Thank you.
P.S. Scrap book material will be needed on Thursday for 'Top 3 Spots' .

Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong

27 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today we had a Mental Sums game on Multiplication, and the password for recess was a simple multiplication sum. The children needed to remember their multiplication tables from 2 to 10.

For English, the children worked on a booklet on Adjectives, with comparatives and superlatives. They were given a helping list of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives and they selected those that they wanted to illustrate in full sentences.

I have given the children the holistic review ( given for all P2 pupils) today. For your signature please.  The children are to return this to me after you have signed. This will be ultimately filed up in the portfolio file later.

Homework and Things to bring list was given today (typed).

 

Homework Due Wed  28 March 2012

-          To go through Lead.com.sg – Maths P2 –

 Topics: Multipication and Division , Multiplication tables of 2 and 3, and Multiplication tables 4,5 and 10 (These 'words' were missing from the typed list and the children were told to add in).  To go through all tutorials and quizzes

-          Lead.com.sg Assignments for English and Maths

Things to bring on 27 March 2012

-          Maths Coursebook 2A

-          Foolscap paper 5 sheets

-          A4 size blank paper 3 sheets

-          Money to buy one favourite food item from the canteen (We will be having a show and tell session and activity tomorrow on this topic tomorrow.)

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong

Annoucement : Re Maths Practical Quiz on Mass

Dear Parents,
The Maths practical quiz on mass will be postponed to Week 3 for the whole level.
For your information please.

Format etc will remain the same.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong

Additional Advanced Information

Dear Parents,

Here's the Assessment info for this term.

English	Week 1 - 5	Scrapbook ( individual to be done solely in class)	10%
	Week 6	Picture Conversation ( one to one assessment)	5%
	Week 8	Quiz   (Written) -       Grammar, Vocabulary, Punctuation, Comprehension Big Books: The Underground Dance Bubble Trouble Life in a Shell A Butterfly is Born Chicken Rice Food Fit for a King * Please revise grammar and language items specified in the outline of each book.	10%
Mathematics	Week 3	Performance Task on Mass (Practical quiz)	5%
	Week 10	Topical Review  (Written Quiz) -       Numbers to 1000 -       Addition and subtraction within 1000 -       Length -       Mass -       Multiplication and Division	20%

 Btw, for Maths Process Skills, we will focus on Draw a Diagram, Identifying a Pattern and Model Drawing.

P.S. There is going to be a Meet-the-Parents on 25 May. This will be an individual meeting with parents at 10 to 15 min time intervals.

This information will be out via the term letter shortly to inform you and your child.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong

23 March 2012

Dear Parents,
I'm back in school today, though still hobbling. Though we had just 4 periods today, we had a briefing, Dictation as well as an English quiz ( on whiteboard) on comparatives and superlatives of adjectives ( e.g. smaller, smallest).  For Maths, we had an estimation activity to estimate the weight of objects given, as well as a class project " My book of Mass" which is a self illustrated and created booklet by pupils showing the object, the weighing scale (appropriately chosen by them e.g. for heavier objects, the weighing scale has to be in kg) showing the mass as well as a statement stating the mass of the object. This helps the children to demonstrate their learnt knowledge of estimation as well as different weighing scales ( in g or kg)  that they have come across. I also used a kitchen scale to allow them to each weigh an object of their choice. I went round to each child to let him/her try while the rest were doing their project.

Things to bring for 26 March : a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker b) Maths Coursebook 2A c) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets

Homework has been issued earlier, due Monday.

Btw, there will be a learning journey on Thursday 17 May to a farm. I know it is a long way ahead, but interested volunteers to be facilitators, please do sign up with Mrs Singh. (Mrs Singh, can you please help to coordinate? Thanks. ) Btw, I've not mentioned to your child as he or she will be overly excited and think that we are going next week or something, so I am not mentioning this yet. So please try not to mention to them yet. Thanks.

Reminder: Practical Masss Quiz on Mass is next week on a one to one basis (Tues and Wed). Pupils need to estimate mass of objects as well as to weigh specific given objects and record the mass, and to answer questions by selecting appropriate objects given in a helping list,  to match the criteria (e.g. of a certain mass)  stated in the question.

Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong

20 March 2012

Dear Parents,
My sincere apologies. On my way to school this morning, I slipped and fell (there was a wet mud puddle near the void deck area) and I've sprained my left ankle. The doctor has given me 3 days' of medical leave. This is unforeseen.  Rest assured that I've planned everything for the children and have sent it to the school ic to get the relief to cover and also Mrs Nair will be there to ensure it is done. I'm attaching the plan for the 3 days for your info. I will be back ( if all goes well) on Friday (starting with my remedial with the children who comes at 11am for remedial).  Teaching and learning will not be affected as I've arranged written components for these 3 days.  ( By the way, for early info, I will be away for a symposium for HODs and meeting from 29 March to 30 March and 2 April - 3 days - arrangements have already been made accordingly as well.)

Btw, I will be including Mental sums questions for your info this term for reference on what are the questions given to the pupils. I am also highlighting to you what will be done in class these 3 days besides homework issued tomorrow as usual.

20 March
2pm to 3pm ( Maths)
1. Mental Sums (in Mental Sums book)
10 questions
What is the number that is 1 less than 567?             
  What is the number that is 10 more than 434?
What is the number that is 100 more than 222?
What is the sum of 20 and 40?
What is the difference between 100 and 400?
What is the sum of 30 and 70?
What is the difference between 1000 and 200?
What is 9 x 9 ?
What is 8x 6?
What is 4 x 7?
Answers :
566
444
322
60
600
100
800
81
48
28

2. To complete all the questions in Maths Coursebook 2A on Mass (to write into the Maths coursebook)

3pm to 3.30 pm (English)

1. To get pupils to copy : Things to bring for 21 March : a) Maths Coursebook 2A  b) Foolscap Paper - 5 sheets   c)   highlighters / coloured markers d) Journal (with homework done) 
2. Penmanship in Stellar : next 2 exercises   (books are at the back of the class)
3. To collect the Maths Test papers (signed) as well as the journal rubrics feedback form (signed ) and the term 1 periodic feedback on pupils' progress form issued yesterday ( signed)

4pm to 5pm (English)
To complete the rest of the "Chicken Rice" Worksheets ( they have done 3 exercises yesterday). They were kept at the back of the class/ cupboard yesterday.

 

21 March

2.30 to 3.30 pm (English)
 * To collect homework due today : English Journal, Maths reflection sheet, Maths Journals (names, register no and class plus date to be written and detached from the Maths activity book 2A part 1) - Maths Activity book 2A part one to be collected and placed at the back of the class for my checking when I come back that all corrections are done.

1) To copy things to bring for  22 March : 1) Materials for the scrapbook cover page - blank paper, colouring materials, stickers or decorative materials  2) Maths Coursebook 2A

To copy homework due Friday and Monday -
Due Friday 23 March :
- E learning via assigned work online in lead.com.sg and problemsums.com

Due Monday 26 March  :

- Maths Worksheets on Models : to be stapled
- English Reading comprehension Booklet 2 : The next 2 exercises

2) English Comprehension - To do Reading Comprehension Booklet 1 - in the cupboard    ( To complete all corrections and to do the remaining 4 comprehension exercises not done - whole book should be completed by end of day. To remember to work the passage by highlighting key points and also work on the questions by highlighting grammar and key points. English monitors to assist those who need help. )

(Unfinished work will be done during the English period after recess.)
 

5 to 5.30pm (English)
- To complete English comprehension
- To collect booklet
- silent reading if free at the end


5.30 pm to 6.30 pm  (Maths)
-- Go to lead.com.sg/ Maths P2 / Mass :  To get pupils to answer on their foolscap paper by writing clearly Lead.com.sg , Maths quiz on Mass , questions....
(Pupils to self check when answers are revealed using green pen/ colour pencil)


22 March

 2 to 3.30 pm (English)
1) To copy Things to bring for 23 March : a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker  b) Maths Coursebook 2A   c) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
Homework already given on Wed.

2) Scrap book project - Part 1 - cover page  (NO ASSISTANCE TO BE GIVEN TO THE CHILD AS WE ARE ASSESSING THE ABILITY OF THE CHILD)
- To do in class- the design of  the cover page and the last page of the scrapbook - This is like the book jacket that will be covering the scrapbook. To include a title of the scrapbook that the child has decided to have, author and illustrator's name ( the child's name and class) on the cover. On the last page of the scrapbook to include start date for preparation of the scrapbook - end date will be written in at the end of the project. The child must work independently on his or her own to complete this page.  The RT and Mrs Nair will use a class list to note down
a) how serious the child is in the work - e.g. trying his or her best and doing it neatly and carefully
b) did the child show that he or she has planned in any way for this.
c) did the child bring all the materials that he or she will need?

This evaluation is important information as we are assessing this part as well.

The scrapbook covers etc made will be collected and stored in one of the trays at the back of the class. IT MUST NOT BE TAKEN BACK HOME. The child can ONLY bring home his colourng and decoration materials or unused paper.

After work is done, it will be silent reading. The child cannot go on to the next part of the scrap book as we are doing it at the same pace tog at each stage.


4pm to 5pm (Maths)

To do Maths Activity Book 2A Part TWO - kept at the back of the class - on the topic of Mass
To complete in class

5 pm to 5.30pm (English)
Reading period - pupils to read silently in class. Books to be placed for easy retrieval as usual for selection by pupils.


 Note:
a) Spelling is on Friday as usual.
b) Practical assessment on Mass will be in Week 2 - it will be done throughout the week starting from Tuesday as it is assessed on a one-one basis - a bit like oral but we will see the children handle the weighing of given items. (I will go through with the children regarding the skills they must know on Friday and Monday to prep for this.)  This marks for this assessment IS taken into account.


Have a wonderful day!

19 March 2012

Dear Parents,

Today, we have played a Mental Sums game at the field just before recess, and will be having activities that include Big Book reading, lessons on adjectives and comparison of adjective, as well as written work for English. I will also be giving them their Maths Quiz paper back, after going through it with the class.
I will also be issuing them their periodic review check list and the English Journal checklist (not graded) to them for your signature.

Homework due Wednesday 21 March 2012

1. English Journal :  (to be written in the English Journal exercise book)

A)     What I did during the March holidays

B)      The food from the School Canteen that I like best

2. Maths 

A)     Reflections on the Mentals Sums game that I have played today ( to be written on foolscap paper )

B)      To complete my Maths Journals from Maths Activity Book 2A Part One – at the end of the book

Things to bring tomorrow ( 20 March 2012)

-          Mental Sums Exercise book

-          Spelling Exercise book

-          Maths Coursebook 2A

-          Small whiteboard, duster, marker

-          A4 size blank paper – 3 sheets

For your information pl. Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong

Periodic review for pupils to be issued on Day 1 Term 2 Week 1

Dear Parents,
My apologies. I have been unwell after the swimming carnival (till now) and thus was not able to complete and send the periodic review for your children to you via post by today. As there is no point in sending the review late this week to you, I would be handing it via your child to be given to you on Day 1, Term 2 Week 1.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Happy Holidays to your child!
Ow Yeong

Holiday homework and other matters

Dear Parents,
Sorry I have forgotten to post the typed homework and things to bring list. It is a document that is stored in my school lap top.
Thus I am not able to produce the same document but rather will just let you know the gist.

Holiday homework - in lead.com.sg ( English and Maths assignments - not the same for all) and problemsums. com ( Maths assignments - again not the same for all )
The last part is to prepare for the Scrap book assignment in Term 2 - by gathering information, pictures, plan what to write and include. BUT the scrapbook must be done from scratch in school, as the process will be evaluated as well. Materials can be brought from home.

Things to bring:
1) Maths File
2) English File
3) Maths Coursebook 2A
4) A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
5) stapler

Btw, as we did not have time for our Mass Maths project today, I will be asking the children to bring their materials again when school reopens.

I will also be recalling the Maths Activity book 2A part one in Term 2 Week 1, but not on day 1.

As for the portfolio, in order to lighten the load of the portfolio for ease of transport by the children, we will be helping to tie up the existing P1 portfolio materials and will return to you in early term 2.  In this way, when we let the children bring back the portfolio later at end of Term 2, it will be lighter.

We will also be giving a holistic assessment checklist ( whole level has this) in Term 2.

Thank you. Have a wonderful week ahead!

Ow Yeong

8 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed the topic of Mass ( and will continue to complete it in 1st 2 to 3 days of Term 2 Week 1) and did written work on the topic. We also had Spelling and Mental Sums, as well as creative writing (publishing corrected work - in the creative writing book).

The English file has been returned but we didn't have time to complete all filing so only essential school worksheets were filed, but as for all of our enriched work, we were not able to file in as yet. Please sign on the cover pages of the school worksheets. The Spelling and Mental Sums books were also returned for your signature, including today's work.

As mentioned, I will mail you the periodic feedback (for end of Term 1) on Monday.

The Maths Quiz paper will be returned only in Term 2 Week 1.

Note: Dates to take note in advance for Term 2 -
1. Results for journal assessment in Week 1 : we are selecting one of the pieces for an informal evaluation - marks not counted - the piece on "My favourite play areas in school"
2. Maths Practical paper in Week 2 - more details will be given later
3. Scrap Book project to be done in school over two to three weeks - starting at end of Week 1
4. Picture conversation assessment ( in Week 6 to 7 - over two weeks as I am doing one to one assessment)
5. 10 May English written quiz
6. 11 May Maths written quiz

Here's wishing your child a very happy and wonderful March holiday!
Ow Yeong

7 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today, I have given the children the homework list ( March holiday homework) and things to bring tomorrow and on 19 March when school reopens. Homework issued this time round is customised for your child to further revise key concepts or to further challenge him/her.  I have also given them their Term 2 spelling list. There was a misprint and I have told them to make the nec amendments on the paper - For Weeks 5 to 8, there is NO SA1 spelling list. We will be giving them words which are usually mispelt and this will be issued later when school reopens.

The children were introduced to the topic of Mass today. They had also reflected on what they have learnt.
They have also done their Maths written quiz.  Reminders were given today for English on the Scrap book to be done in Term 2 ( to be done ALL in class), as the process will also be assessed.

I will issue the English file tomorrow. Today, we had to make time (an hour for the Maths quiz) and thus did not have much time for further filing. Due to time constraints, I will mail you a copy of the periodic update on your child's progress for end of this term on Monday. For your kind understanding please.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong

6 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today, the Maths Activity book is returned to them. They are to complete any corrections not done. They do not need to hand in the Maths file till 1st day of school in Term 2. As for the English File, there is still so more filing and the file will be given to them tomorrow to bring back.

Today, we reviewed Maths topics learnt, as well as English as well.

Reminder:
a) Tomorrow 7 March will be the Maths Written Quiz based on Units 1 to 3, including Process skills "Find a pattern".  All workings and statements must be written and units must also not be left out.

b) Spelling will be on this Thursday.

Things to bring tomorrow will be the same as that needed for today.

Thank you.

Ow Yeong

P.S. I have given the children the printout for instructions to the scrapbook today. It is a one sheet (two page) document.

5 March 2012

Dear Parents,Today, I have returned the English written quiz to the children. Highest score is 38/ 40, and lowest score is 10/ 40.  Average score is 28/ 40. The children have done their corrections when we went through the paper in class. We also reviewed the Maths topics via classwork.

Things to bring tomorrow
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- A4 size blank paper - 4 sheets
- stapler

Homework :
a) Prepare for Maths quiz on Wed
b) Corrections that are not completed in school

Note: As this Friday is our school's Swimming Carnival, we will be having our spelling on Thursday, the last day of school for the term. Homework for the holidays will be issued on Wednesday.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong

2 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today, the Maths file was returned for your signatures on the unit worksheets. I've also returned the Maths Practical quiz paper for your perusal and signature. The Maths quiz paper is to be returned on Monday for filing purposes in your child's porfolio.

Today, we had filing and review of work done for Maths. For English, we had Dictation, as well as completion of an English Worksheet based on "Life in a Shell".  Comprehension techniques were reviewed.  The children were reminded that for comprehension questions that require them to select a word from the passage, they are answer in this way :
e,g,
The word is ' backwards' .    

They must use single inverted commas or single quotation marks, followed by a full-stop. They just need to answer in this way, without elaborating further e.g. The word that is the opposite of 'forward' is ....   (This is NOT necesssary and not recommended.)  The answer above ( The word is '  xxxx  '  .  ) is sufficient.

Double inverted commas, or double quotation marks are meant for sentences.
Eg. The sentence is " ..........".

Things to bring on 5 March
- Maths Activity Book 2A Part Two
-Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- Foolscap Paper - 5 sheets

P.S. The English Written Quiz will be returned on Monday.
P.P.S. The printout that gives the children more information on the Scrapbook Project will be given out next week.
Note: a) Last day of lessons will be next Thursday. Friday is Swimming Carnival. Only those with consent forms given by Mrs Ho or other teacher i/cs need to attend.
          b) Holiday Homework will be given next Monday 5 March, due when school reopens in Term 2 Week 1 Monday. There will NOT be any other homework from Mon 5 March to Wed 7 March to enable the children to prepare for their Maths Test on 7 March.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong

 

1 March 2012

Dear Parents,
Today, we went through the slides w.r.t. the scrapbook project that I've shared in an earlier posting. The slides will be printed for the children in due course. We also viewed videos on animals with a shell ( as a follow-up of our Big book read " Life in a Shell") and the children created a short poem on what they have seen, by selecting their favourite animal with a shell and writing about it, with rhyming words in the poem.

For Maths, we reviewed and did corrections as well as first part of filing of the Maths file. We will complete the filing tomorrow and will return the Maths files tomorrow for revision.

We had our English period as usual at the end.

Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker
b) Highlighter / coloured markers
 c) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
P.S. The children got to see their Maths Practical quiz paper today. 2/3 of the class had full scores. I will return this paper together with the English quiz in a plastic pocket on Monday.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong