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A Year to Remember

Dear A2 Students and Parents, As we wrap up this incredible school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together in the A2 level. I am so proud of all of my students for the tremendous progress they have made in their reading and writing skills. From building stronger sentences to confidently sharing their ideas in writing, your growth has been inspiring and impressive. This year, we also learned about the importance of responsibility and accountability, especially regarding homework and study habits. Many of you have shown great maturity in keeping track of your assignments, preparing for quizzes, unit tests, and exams, by taking pride in your work. These habits will serve you well as you continue your academic journey. One of the most rewarding parts of this year has been watching you discover your own strengths and interests in learning English. Whether through storytelling, class discussions, creative writing, or thoughtful reading, you have...

Week 17

Grade 3 Final Exam Scope https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntcCTVHY83QbddhhhhNFiZg7Q_wIu3K0/view?usp=sharing Oral Exam Scope and Directions Week 16     https://www.canva.com/design/DAGn_rlS7_Q/Phuv4S0qajMrLoMPoAIPBA/view?utm_content=DAGn_rlS7_Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9d8b2b6ada Week 17 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGosNIEV7g/X29fxIFKkQ5FyzFMUlhzOg/view?utm_content=DAGosNIEV7g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h60a6fc9071 “Tops and Bottoms” & Upcoming Unit Test Dear Students and Families, This week in Reading Street, we focused on the story “Tops and Bottoms” from Unit 3.1. Students explored story elements, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension, all of which will be tested in the Unit Test this Friday . Focus Areas This Week: 1. Reading Street Story: “Tops and Bottoms” We discussed the plot, characters (Hare and Bear), the lesson, and stor...

Week 15 Prudy's Problem

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PPT for Week 15   Prudy's Problem  story This week, students will continue to explore the humorous and imaginative story Prudy’s Problem and How She Solved It , focusing on reading comprehension, identifying key story elements, and understanding the central message. Grammar instruction will emphasize recognizing and forming irregular plural nouns. Students will also practice using Week 15 vocabulary words from the Communication Book in context to strengthen language acquisition. Reading & Comprehension Understand the main idea and supporting details of Prudy’s Problem Identify characters, setting, problem, and solution Discuss the theme and how Prudy creatively solved her problem Develop inferencing and sequencing skills through guided reading questions Conventions  in RWN: Irregular Plural Nouns Recognize and use irregular plural nouns (e.g., mice, feet, children) Compare regular and irregular plural forms Apply knowledge through practice exercis...

Week 14 Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It

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  Week 14 - Prudy’s Problem and How She Solves It Prudy's Problem RWN Story-Prudy's Problem Vocabulary PPT This week, we will begin our next story, Prudy’s Problem and How She Solves It . This engaging narrative follows Prudy, a young girl with a passion for collecting everything. Over time, her room becomes so full that she can no longer fit anything else. Prudy must then make an important decision about how to organize and manage all of her belongings. This story offers not only an entertaining plot but also meaningful lessons about organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our focus for Week 14 will center on two key areas: Vocabulary Development: We will study vocabulary words #1–6 from our communication book. These words will be introduced, discussed, and practiced to ensure a clear understanding of their meanings and usage within the context of the story. Compound Words Exploration: We will learn compound words #7–24, an essential component of this w...

Week 12

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  Week 12  – Reading Street: I Wanna Iguana Week 12  words I Wanna Iguana Story In week 12, students will begin a new story from our Reading Street program titled “I Wanna Iguana” by Karen Kaufman Orloff. The story presents a humorous and heartwarming exchange of persuasive letters between a young boy named Alex and his mother, as he tries to convince her to let him have an iguana. Students will explore the elements of persuasive writing and point of view through this creative format. Reading Objectives: Understand the purpose and structure of persuasive writing. Identify the author’s purpose and point of view. Make text-to-self and text-to-world connections based on the theme of responsibility and pet ownership. Language and Grammar Focus: Vocabulary Development: Students will be introduced to story-related vocabulary through context and sentence-building activities. Spelling Focus: Emphasis will be placed on identifying and spelling words with the...

Week 11

Week 11 words   Dear Parents, Now that our Midterm Exams are completed, the students of A2 will return to our regular lesson schedule this week. I am pleased to share that the A2 class performed very well on all three of their exams. The overall class average was strong, and each student demonstrated solid progress and understanding. As we progress, we will continue to build on the skills we’ve developed. I will be placing a greater emphasis on grammar in each unit to better support and align with the students’ ongoing homeroom grammar instruction. Please note that our current story, Penguin Chick , along with its corresponding Reading and Writing Notebook (RWN) lessons, will not be included on the final exam. However, students are still expected to participate fully in all classroom activities and discussions related to this unit.

Penguin Chick

Week 10 PPT   RWN Penguin Chick Penguin Chick Story Here are some links to our lessons this week.