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Week 20

Cowboy week 20 PPT Cowboy Story Dear A2 Parents, As we approach the end of the first semester, I want to share details about our concluding story,  "Cowboy ," which we will finish during class. There will not be any formal tests or quizzes for this lesson. Moreover, students are not obligated to complete the homework posted in the weekly insert since we will cover that material in class due to the ongoing Chinese final exams. This week, the only assigned homework will be for students to write a journal entry on Friday, reflecting on their goals for the second semester and outlining how they intend to achieve them. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement in your child's educational journey in A2. I look forward to their ongoing growth and success!

Happy 2025 and Written EXAM final review

Pokemon Review Game   Dear A2 Parents, Happy New Year! As we enter the second week of 2025, we are approaching the final written exam period. I’m pleased to share that the A2 students have been diligently preparing for their upcoming Written Final, scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th . Today, the students enjoyed an interactive activity using an application based on the popular POKEMON game characters. This engaging tool not only captured their interest but also helped reinforce their exam material. Many students requested that I upload the link to this application on the class blog so they can continue reviewing it at home. This will encourage them to study in a fun and enjoyable way. Tomorrow, January 7th , we will conduct an in-depth review of all past study sheets and practice materials, including the answer keys. With the thorough preparation we’ve done in class and the resources available for review, I’m confident the students will be well-prepared for their written exam. A...

Monday 12/30 suggested review for oral exam

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Week 18 Parent Notice: Exam Preparation and Updates

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  Dear Parents of A2, As we enter Week 18, we will focus on review and preparation for the upcoming Listening and Oral Exams. Here are the important details: Review of Weeks 11-16 Vocabulary and Definitions Throughout the week, students will participate in various activities and complete written assignments to reinforce their understanding of words and definitions from Weeks 11-16. This is crucial preparation for their Listening Exam, which will take place next Monday, December 30th. Listening Exam The listening exam, scheduled for  Monday, December 30th ,  will cover the vocabulary and concepts reviewed during Week 18. Oral Exam For the Oral Exam, students will select a random number (1-5) corresponding to one of five spot-the-difference pictures. They will then explain in complete sentences the five differences they notice between Picture A and Picture B. Note on Week 17 and Week 18 Content Please be aware that the words and story from  Weeks 17 and 18, including...

Final Exam Scope

  3 rd Grade Final Exam Scope -- Fall, 2024   Dear Parents, The Final Exams are upon us, below is the exam schedule and exam scope. Please remind your child to review vocabulary and reading stories in the exam scope.   l    Listening Exam : Monday, 12/30 l    Oral Exam : Thursday/Friday, 1/2 – 1/3 l    Written Exam : Wednesday, 1/8   LISTENING : l   Vocabulary Focus:  Week 11 ~ Week 16 (Communication Book) Reading Street Stories: l   The First Tortilla l   Fire Fighter l   Carl the Complainer o    Listening Skills: Listen for words in a sentence; listen and identify pictures; listen & circle the correct word; vocabulary words for spellings of vowel digraphs oo, ue, ui, and ew, suffixes –ly, -ful, -er, -or and -ish and prefixes un-, re-, pre-, over- and dis-   ORAL EXAMS : Find and describe the differences in the pictures.     WRITTEN EXAM :...

Week 17

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 Week 17 HW for 12/16 WR HW for 12/16 please complete if not done in class HW 12/17 Spot the Difference In Week 17, our class will enjoy a mix of lessons, including the introduction of a new story, "A Birthday Basket for Tía." This heartwarming tale centers on a young girl, Cecilia, who fondly remembers the special moments she's shared with her great-aunt Tía and embarks on a thoughtful quest to find the perfect gift for Tía’s birthday. Although this story will not be included in the exam, it will allow students to engage in meaningful reading while building comprehension skills. Additionally, we will lightly review words from our communication book, with a stronger focus on grammar components from the RWN workbook. Later in the week, we will begin an active review to prepare for our upcoming exams. Thank you for your continued support as we work toward a successful end to the semester!

WR homework for Friday, December 13th

  Dear Parents, To assist your child in recalling the stories we've read and writing their homework summary, here are the key highlights from each story. Encourage your child to use these points as a guide to write their own summary in 7-10 sentences : 1. The First Tortilla      summary Setting : A small village in Mexico suffering from drought. Main Character : A young girl named Jade. Key Events : Jade embarks on a journey to the top of the mountain to ask the Mountain Spirit for rain. Along the way, she faces obstacles but never gives up. The Mountain Spirit helps her by sending rain, and she brings corn back to her village, leading to the creation of the first tortilla. 2. Firefighter!    summary Setting : A fire station and the local community. Main Characters :  Liz, Dan, Anthony, and Chief Miller  Key Events : The story describes a firefighter's duties, from responding to emergency calls to helping people and putting out fires. The children...