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A2 Review for tomorrow's unit test

  A2 Review for Unit Test: What About Me? review activity Review HW Dear Parents, Please help your child review the following areas in preparation for their unit test. Each student has been assigned a review/practice homework handout to assist them as they prepare for tomorrow's unit test.  1. Vocabulary Practice identifying vocabulary words from pictures : birdcage, brushes, carpet, dishes, pens. Review the following words by writing sentences or discussing them with your child : playground, beaches, hurried, provide, precious. Encourage your child to explain the meanings and provide examples of how they might use each word in a sentence. 2. Sentence Completion Work with your child to fill in sentences using the correct word . For example: "Ciel and Yuna built a sandcastle when they visited the _________ in Thailand." "Water is a _______ natural resource that we should not waste." 3. Multiple-Choice Vocabulary Practice Help your child choose the best word in se...

Week 3

What About Me Story Week 3  words week 3 communication book insert Dear Parents of A2 Students, I am pleased to inform you that the A2 students performed fairly well on their first official test, which covered spelling, and vocabulary words from Week 2, with a class average of 92. While I’m happy with their progress, I will continue to observe the class in terms of seating arrangements and address any remaining classroom management concerns, particularly with students speaking Mandarin in class which deters them from learning. Next week will be a short week, as Friday, February 28th, is a national holiday . Despite this, our lessons will remain progressive. It is important that students stay focused and actively participate in class to absorb all the necessary information for Week 3’s unit test and story comprehension. In the RWN, students will learn about sequencing by reading short passages to identify the sequence of events. Additionally, in the grammar section of the RWN, w...

Homework for 2/19

Spelling and Vocabulary Fun Activity   To help prepare for this Friday's spelling and vocabulary assessment quiz, here's a fun review activity to help students learn this week's words! 

Week 2 All About Me?

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  Week 2 PPT Dear Parents, I am delighted to share that our first week of A2 classes was fast-paced and highly productive. I am very pleased with the students' ability to complete all tasks as assigned. As we move into Week 2, we will begin our regular lessons, culminating in a weekly quiz every Friday. In Week 3, students will have their first unit test. Our focus for this unit is the story "What About Me?" – a fable that teaches an important moral lesson. Through this story, students will practice sequencing events and understanding the moral of the story. In our Reading and Writing Notebook (RWN), we will focus on plural nouns. Students will learn to recognize and spell both singular and plural forms, while understanding the spelling changes that may occur, such as adding "es" to words or changing "y" to "ies." We will also explore words with irregular plural forms, such as "child" becoming "children." Additionally, st...

Week 1 Semester 2

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  Week 1 PPT Week 1 Charlie McButton  I would like to welcome each of my students to an exciting new semester in our A2-level program! I’m thrilled to guide your child through this journey of learning, growth, and discovery. This semester will focus on key areas such as reading, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar conventions, using our new Reading Street 3.1 RWN and reading book. In the first half of the 2nd semester, we will explore four stories, beginning week 1 reading of Charlie McButton; along with three primary stories—What About Me? Kumak’s Fish, and My Rows and Piles of Coins—being our main focus. These stories will be the foundation for our lessons and will be assessed through weekly tests and our Mid-Term exam. Your child will be actively engaged in discussions and activities that deepen their comprehension and language skills. To support their learning, students will have nightly homework assignments to review class lessons. This independent practice is crucial, as i...