6 Jan to 8 Jan 2016

Dear Parents,

On 6 January, I went through rules and routines with the class, and also issued the necessary files and forms. The children were tasked to complete an self-introduction worksheet at home (with the option of writing an addition letter / note to me at the back of the worksheet. The children were also given Term 1's spelling list. As we will be exploring different emotions and expressions this term, the spelling list does not include single words, but instead contain short sentences which can come in useful in helping one to describe emotions in various situations. This is part of our preparation for our writing component, in order to provide more exposure to your child to vary their expressions. Spelling will be on Mondays.

The children were asked to ensure that they had the following:-

Announcements on 6 Jan

a)Submission of Exercise books / Files

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With Full name / Register Number / Class written on the cover

English Blue File  

Spelling Books

Journal - jotter book with lines (Properly wrapped and decorated)

Companion Booklets (all with name/register number/class for each booklet)

(Latest by Monday 11 Jan – all must be in)

c) Daily stationery: Green Pen, normal blue pen, pencil, eraser, highlighters (yellow, green, pink), ruler, stapler  (to be with your child)

(To be in the locker): small hole punch, foolscap paper, A4 size clip board with attached pen  

For 7 January, we started on the theme of fears and how to overcome fears via 2 interesting videos. We also had a quiz to learn the names of some phobia ( which your child has learnt that it meant irrational fear). Then we read the reader 'Heartbeats in the Dark'. The children then discussed what they had learnt from this story. 

For 8 January, we will revisit the same reader and focus on mind mapping. This strategy will be a useful tool for your child to enhance his comprehension and composition writing skills. We will continue to explore this skill and other skills or strategies, besides going through the normal curriculum. 

P.S. We will be posting more information about the components of English to be assessed in P5 in my next post. 

Thank you.

Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong