1 Nov to 3 Nov 2017

Dear Parents,
We would be checking SA2 EL components and reviewing together during this period of time. We are also doing Haiku poems for an international competition. Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

26 Oct to 31 Oct 2017 (SA2 Papers - Suspension of Timetable)

Dear Parents,
There is suspension of  the Timetable during this period of time. We will assume English enrichment activities after the SA2.
Thanks.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

25 Oct 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed the strategies for EACH section of Paper 2 via additional practice and review.

All the best to your child for SA2 EL Paper 2 tomorrow!

Thanks.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

17 Oct 2017

Dear Parents,

I have returned some additional worksheets to your child for filing purposes. The children had completed another full Paper 2 as practice paper and I will score it and let you know via either sms or WhatApps with regard to areas that your child would still need to focus on, to be better prepared for the SA2 EL on 26 October.

I have also assigned 5 more EL lessons (with practice quizzes) via McOnline for your child in 3G. This is for additional practice. Please pace your child accordingly during this long break. I will see your child once again on 25 October just a day before the EL paper.

If your child has completed all the assignments via McOnline or has issues going into McOnline, I will see if I can send other assignments via McOnline or via pdf copies to you via email. Please do let me know.

Thank you. Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

16 October 2017

Dear Parents,
Today the children did their corrections, and were to file up their work in their English files accordingly. Then they also did a full paper, before taking a break before going home (after working hard), to listen to a story on 'Tom Sawyer'. 

Your child's SA2 for EL is on 26 October 2017.

Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

12 to 13 Oct 2017

Dear Parents,
I fell this morning and would be on medical leave these two days. Your child would be doing a revision paper in class these two days and the relief (Mr Yuan will arrange) will go through the answers.

I will be back on Monday. Thanks.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

10 Oct to 11 Oct 2017 (EL Listening Comprehension and Paper 1 SA2 as well as MT Paper 1 SA2) - Time table is suspended for these 2 days. (End of message).

9 Oct 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we practised listening comprehension exercises. The children were reminded to take notes during the first reading, and to read through the questions before listening to the texts. They were advised to review their writing strategies. We had e-learning via McOnline (Writing Buddy) - to review writing skills and model compositions.

All the best to your child for SA2 EL Listening Comprehension and Paper 1 (Writing) tomorrow!

Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Information on Listening Comprehension

Dear Parents,
For the Listening Comprehension Examination, your child will be tested on picture matching based on sentences read, and for note-taking based on a passage read. It is highly advisable for your child to read through the question paper once they have received it, and to take down notes at the side when they are listening to the passage being read. The passage will be repeated.

All the best to your child for the examinations!

Ow Yeong (Dr)

Instructions for Paper 1 (Composition Writing) with a sample question paper attached

TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes

TOTAL MARKS: 20 marks

Remember to spend  5 minutes to plan your composition before writing. You can plan on the question paper itself. You do not have to worry about the number of words written. You just have to concentrate on developing a good story that MUST FEATURE ONE of the given pictures and MUST BE BASED ON THE GIVEN THEME (WRITTEN IN BOLD).  Try to write at least 3-4 paragraphs, and if you are having dialogue, it is important to start that on a new paragraph.  Try to elaborate more to develop the story to SHOW the given theme. 

Below is a sample question paper:-

Good Phrases for Composition Writing

Good Phrases for Composition

Categories :

a) Emotions - Happy : delighted, exuberant, 

b) Emotions - Sad : dejected, downhearted, heartbroken,depressed, frustrated, disheartened, cheeks flushed in embarrassment,

c) Emotions - Angry : cross, fuming, exasperated, infuriated, furious, mad, outraged agitated, irate look. alas

d) Emotions - Scared :  frightened, alarmed, dismayed, petrified, startled, terrified, unnerved,worried, shiver with fear

e) Weather    warm/ sunny, gloomy, bright and sunny, hot and tiring, cool and breezy, cold and freezing, blazing afternoon sun, merciless sun rays beating down, the blistering crimson sun was blasting its ray mercilessly

f) Describing people - happy go-lucky, cheerful and happy, optimistic, gloomy and sad, courteous, rude, joyful, active and lively, smart, intelligent, quick-thinking, dumbstruck

g)  events- happy occasion, a time of celebrations, unhappy, sad, delightful, sorrowful, wonderful

h) say- remark, whisper, exclaim, explain,mutter, mumbled under his breath, stammer uneasily, squeal with joy, chatter happily, ramble on and on, argue rudely, yell at the top of his voice, protest noisily, demand angrily

i) walk- saunter, stroll in slowly, trudge through the mud, skip, jump

j) sound words- brakes of the car come to a screeching halt, the train rumbled past, creak of the rusty hinges, lash of the whip

k) phrasal verbs- carry on,cave in, iron out, brush up

l) idioms- improve by leaps and bounds, part and parcel, play with fire, by word of mouth, all ears, tall story, daredevil, at finger tips

m) actions- sped off in a flurry, talking nineteen to the dozen, ambled, took  a curious peek, walked up angrily

Criteria for a Good Composition (Content and Language & Organisation)

5 Oct 2017

Dear Parents,
We will be practising listening comprehension and the children will be getting their gifts and rewards.
Thanks. Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

28 September to 4 October

Dear Parents,
As the PSLE is on, the school is told to be silent during the examinations as well. As such, the children will be doing the following these 5 days:-
a) Revision Papers (full papers)
b) Specific revision papers (on particular aspects e.g. editing)
c) Creation of a self-constructed comics strip (good for story construction practice for Composition writing)
d) Silent reading

P.S. As such, unless they could not complete their written work in class like the rest, there should not be any homework as they are doing quite a lot of written work these 5 days.

Thank you.
Have a good day and a great weekend!

Ow Yeong (Dr)

27 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we practised listening comprehension and note taking. The children had completed two exercises. Then we had story reading before we reviewed vocabulary via a game.

Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

26 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we had filing and corrections, followed by reviewing oral tips with the children - Do's and Dont's as well as how to pronounce clearly and read with expression. The children then listened to good samples of oral reading so that they are aware of how to do it themselves.

There is no homework issued today. Homework issued last week - composition- is due tomorrow.

All the best to your child for SA2 EL Oral this afternoon.

Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

25 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed strategies for oral. We also listened to good role models (actual students who had done well in previous oral exams invited to demonstrate via audio recordings) for reading aloud and conversations.

No homework issued today as they have MT oral today.
Thanks.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

22 September 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed strategies for EL Oral. We have gone through tips for both reading aloud and stimulus-based conversation. Your child has been given some notes for this and these are also posted on our EL Blog. We then attempted a review paper and listened to some good reading via stories (as a prep for oral).

For homework:
- Due Monday 25 September – complete going through McOnline Oral Buddy and review strategies for EL Oral (self revision)
• Due Wednesday 27 September – Composition Writing Competition (A Surprising Gift) – Handwritten
- will be a competition as well to motivate the children to write better and to feel good about writing compositions.

Note: Homework worksheet on 'A Surprising Gift' was given out today.
P.S. Their EL oral is in the afternoon on 26 September.

Thanks.

Have a good day and a great weekend.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Oral Strategies shared in class and printed for your child today 22 September 2017

21 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we gave out prizes for participation, top 10 and top 11 for their two compositions done over the holidays.

We had a vocabulary review via 3 vocabulary games set up via McOnline for the children. They are to complete the games and to replay it if need be, to review vocabulary, by this Friday.

No other homework issued today.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

20 September 2017

Dear Parents,
As the doctor has given me 2 days of medical leave (19 and 20 September), on 20 September, your child will be completing a revision paper during my absence so that your child can still review to prepare for SA2. I will review with your child when I return.
Thanks.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

19 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Apologies. I am unwell today and unable to come to school today. I have instructed the relief to do Spelling for week 2, as well as oral review with your child today.
FYI please. Thanks.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

18 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed strategies for Note-taking, and then we practised 2 note-taking exercises. Then the class had e-learning via laptops in class to learn new vocabulary via given categories.

There is NO homework issued today. Homework will be issued tomorrow.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

14 Sept 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we spent time to review the homework issued yesterday (LS 8.1-8.3) and the children reviewed that words can have multiple meanings and they also learnt to use them in different context.

We then listened to stories (it was the reading period for us today) and we used that occasion to listen to good reading aloud as well (to better prepare for EL Oral).

There is NO homework issued today (but the children are to go to McOnline Oral Buddy to do self practise).

There is NO school tomorrow for the children as it is PSLE Listening Comprehension tomorrow.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)
P.S. I will be messaging you with regard to feedback about your child this weekend. Thanks.

Topics that we had practised in class (as a group project) on 13 Sept 2017

Dear Parents,

 Apologies for the pics which were not well-taken.  This was printed for the children to practise and I took pics for your information. Thanks. 

How to elaborate for Stimulus-based conversations (TREES - for EVERY QUESTION ASKED BY EXAMINER)

13 September 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed what we had learnt for the Stellar Reader " Give me that Wallet".  Homework was Learning Sheets 8.1-8.3 (Due tomorrow). Homework due Monday will be at least 4 attempts to practise (with recording) on Oral Buddy for Reading Aloud and Conversations on McOnline.

Then we focused on using TREES for elaborating for the Conversations. The children practised and discussed what to share using TREES for 4 given topics today as a group project.

I will upload copies of the 4 topics that we have practised and also what we have shared about TREES as well in my next posts.

Thanks.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Video on how to pronounce ending sounds 'ed' ( for Oral Preparation - Reading Aloud)

Oral Conversation Handout given

12 September 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we spent time on three components
a) review and corrections for work done previously
b) review and testing of Spelling words for Week 1
c) preparation of oral - with review on pronunciation (with video showing how to pronounce ending sounds 'ed' in different words; and listening to good diction and expression via stories read to them by native speakers) and oral conversation (review of the strategy of TREES for answering EACH and EVERY question asked by the oral examiner. I have also given them a handout with an example of how TREES is used as well.

There is no written homework given but I have encouraged them to go to ORAL  Buddy these two weeks to practise and record (to listen and review) their reading aloud and oral conversation.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

11 September 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we collected the holiday homework (2 pieces of writing). We also did a revision paper to start the children in the preparation for SA2. For the rest of the time, we started our preparation for our oral with the children listening to a native speaker reading aloud a story with good diction and expression.

There is no homework issued today.
Thanks.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Spelling List for Term 4

29 August 2017

Dear 3G Parents,

Your child was given 2 pieces of holiday homework today. In order to encourage your child to have an interest in writing, I have set up a competition for them to produce 2 stories (each based on the given writing worksheet - one on an enjoyable trip and one on a time when you were disappointed) during the holidays. They can either write in their best handwriting or type. I have informed them that I will be giving prizes to the best 5 entries for each piece of writing, and if there are more excellent entries, there will be more prizes given. They MUST write based on one of the given pictures in the worksheets and I hope that they can work on their pieces of writing and try to improve upon them during the holidays. They can present in a book format or just as a piece of writing on foolscap or plain paper, or on a coloured paper. The purpose is to get the children to write and yet include a fun element. It is hoped that your child will try to write two good pieces of writing during this break.  I have already given them their Spelling list. It is a consolidated list that has taken into account the spelling words missed due to the Term Reviews.

Here's wishing your child a Happy September holiday.
Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

28 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Today I have reissued the spelling list for Term 4. As I wanted to allow your child to better prepare for Term Review, I have not tested their spelling. The 2 Spelling lists to be tested are brought forward to Term 4. There is no change in the word lists - just rearrangement of when your child is tested.

We then had e-learning, focusing on grammar and vocabulary, in the computer lab.

There is no homework issued today. Homework will be issued tomorrow, for your child to complete during the September holidays.

Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong (Dr)

24 and 25 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Apologies for the delay in blogging as I had to handle some media interviews.
On 24 Aug, we reviewed our Term Review 2.  We have returned the term review 2 paper to the children except one child who has just taken the paper today as practice and except absentees today. We have gone through the answers in class and the children have brought the paper home for your signature. They are to return the paper to me tomorrow. No homework issued today. Thanks. Have a good day.

Dear Parents,
On 25 August, the children had their Science Term Review 2 today during our English periods. As the children were working hard during this period of time for all their Term Reviews, I have not issued homework for English.

Thank you.
Have a good weekend.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

23 August 2017. Today we reviewed the homework worksheets for a short while. For the rest of the time, it was for P3 Screening Test. Thanks. End of message.

21 and 22 August 2017

Dear Parents,

On 21 August, we had the children practise both unseen dictation and note taking skills, as they were not faring so well for these two components for their Term Review 2. No homework was issued on 21 August.

On 22 August, the children read a story 'Life on the river' (Stellar reader) and we also watched two videos related to life on the Mekong river.  The children then attempted worksheets 11 and 12 (editing, grammar, vocabulary and synthesis). They also listened to a story.

Homework: Incomplete worksheets 11 and 12 (We will go through tomorrow.)

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr) 

16 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Today most of the children who had brought the stack of worksheets which was sent home previously had filed up their worksheets and returned the files to me. Those who had not brought their worksheets had taken their files back to file.

We then continued with our e-learning. For those who had not completed their assignments, they were to complete in class today. Those who had not completed were to complete over the Long break (17 August to 20 August). They were also told to complete the level Mconline homework (assigned by Mrs Lim) during this break.

P.S. There is no school for your child this Thursday and Friday (PSLE Oral).

Thank you.
Have a wonderful week and a great weekend.

Ow Yeong (Dr)

15 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we shared a story and also had e-learning today via McOnline. We also took the opportunity to let the children check if they can access McOnline well.  The P3 level was assigned level homework via McOnline and thus we had to look into this matter to make sure that the children can access during the PSLE Oral break. There is NO spelling or dictation today as we had Unseen dictation for Term Review 2 yesterday. The children were advised to bring the stacks of worksheets tomorrow (the stacks were returned to them previously for review and corrections). We will do our filing then.

Only McOnline work was assigned. No other homework to be done. If there are any duplicates of work assigned on McOnline, the children are to ignore the duplicates as some children said that they did not receive and I reassigned the class again.

Please let me know if your child has no internet access during the holidays as we will print hardcopies of the McOnline homework for them.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

P.S. My periodic feedback will resume and you should be getting my feedback latest by 20 August 2017.

14 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we had our Term Review 2. Then we had a bit of time at the end for a story. As we had Unseen Dictation for Term Review 2, there is No spelling and dictation tomorrow.

There is No homework issued today.

P.S. The McOnline assignments assigned to the children are meant for in-class supervised e-learning.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

11 August 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we reviewed Worksheets 10 and the children did corrections. This will be added to the stack issued earlier. I have asked the children to bring the whole stack back for filing on Monday.

We had classwork today (learning sheets to review all that we had learnt earlier). 4 children who were not able to complete are to submit on Monday. No homework issued today. The children are to prepare for their Term Review 2 on Monday.

P.S. Some children also received rewards today for the month of July. FYI please.
Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

7 August 2017

Dear Parents,
I am unwell and on medical leave today. Your child will be doing companion booklet exercises as a review for their term review today. Thanks.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

4 August 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed Grammar / Vocabulary / Editing. Then the children continued to listen to a story (narrated by a native speaker with expression) to enhance their content knowledge and oral preparation. Then we reviewed Subject Verb Agreement - via rules and then we had a quiz using the Fast Kit.

Homework was issued previously and due 7 August : McOnline assignments

Thank you.
Have a good day and a great weekend.

Ow Yeong (Dr)

2 and 3 August 2017

Dear Parents,

On 2 August, we read the Stellar Reader 'Report Card Days' and then we also discussed what was school like a long time ago. We also went through the grammar component of Companion Booklet 13 as a class and the children completed the rest of the Booklet on their own. Homework issued was a vocabulary crossword which further enhanced their vocabulary usage.

On 3 August, we spent time listening to stories with good morals and used this occasion to listen to good diction and expression (to enhance the children's oral understanding to prepare for Oral English - Reading Aloud component). We also had oral comprehension. Homework issued was McOnline Assignments due 7 August.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong (Dr)

31 July and 1 August 2017

Dear Parents,

On 31 July, we practised note-taking and reviewed the answers. Then the children did their corrections for previous work done.

No homework was issued.

On 1 August today, we reviewed Spelling 3 words and then we had spelling. We also reviewed previous work done and completed further corrections. We then had classwork (CB 13 cover page, and pages 2-3) to look into vocabulary, and we also read 2 stories.

Homework issued and due tomorrow: Vocabulary Crossword (1 sheet double sided)

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

28 July 2017 (With information on the Social Studies Project due 4 August 2017)

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed the homework due today. We also had note-taking exercise as a class.

I showed the children two videos on Kok Fah Farm to refresh their memories of their Learning Journey ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trlca2WBpaM  and 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDOUSPs5OY0  ) 

and also snippets from this school project done by some secondary students on Kok Fah Farm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qLu87Xt6dY&spfreload=10  

We also talked about their LJ experiences. They were informed that for their Social Studies Project due next Friday 4 August, they are to create a booklet - minimum three pages ( cover page : A visit to Kok Fah Farm  , reported by xxx (   ) 3G ; second portion will be a description of the LJ - what did they see and do; and the third portion is their feelings about the LJ and what have they learnt from their LJ. )  They are encouraged to write more for the second and third portion. 

We then did classwork (pages 4, 8 and 9 to 11) of Companion Booklet 15.  For those who have submitted their classwork, there is no homework this weekend. For those who have not, they are to bring it back to complete and submit on Monday. 

Thank you.

Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong (Dr) 

27 July- Learning Journey to Kok Fah Farm (end of msg)

26 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we did this:-

1.Collect consent form and explain about Learning Journey

2.Listening Comprehension (Note-taking) 

3.Class-based test (Worksheets 9) - to assess if the children were listening during the recent grammar, vocabulary and synthesis lessons thus far.

4.We shared 3 stories with moral values.

Thank you.

Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong (Dr) 

P.S. Tomorrow the children are to bring the items stated in their learning journey form. Thanks

25 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we read a book (Stellar reader) on 'Houses in Singapore'. We also talked about different types of houses e.g. what is a terrace  and what are zinc roof tops that some old houses in Singapore had.

We had dictation after that. The children also read via story videos 2 meaningful stories. I have also collected the reply slips for the Learning Journey from them.

Homework (Due Thursday) is Companion Booklet 15 (cover page, and pages 1 to 3. For page 3, when they draw their home, they are to colour their drawing.

For your information please.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

24 July 2017

Dear Parents,
Today I issued the consent form for the Learning Journey this Thursday. Kindly sign and return it through your child to me tomorrow.

We also reviewed tenses (Simple Present and Simple Past) and joining of sentences. The children then did their Classwork - LS 5.1 to 5.4.  They could also consult when in doubt. For those who have completed their classwork, there is no homework today. For those who have not completed their homework, they are to complete their work at home as homework.


Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

21 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed the answers for Vocabulary Crosswords 9 to 16, taking the time to also explore the meanings of the vocabulary in the crosswords. We also viewed 2 videos and discussed what Singapore was like in the olden days and the role played by HDB. This is in line with our  next EL and Social Studies theme of 'Houses in Singapore / HDB'.

Homework for your child is 6 short McOnline EL assignments (Vocabulary and Verbs). It is due on Monday. If your child is unable to access McOnline or a laptop / computer, please do let me know to provide an opportunity for your child on Monday.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

20 July 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we had Social Studies for 2 periods and while the children were snacking, we started viewing and preparing the children for our class discussions later by viewing what it was like in the Kampung days. Then we looked into the issue of public housing in Singapore, before we start our topic of 'Mr HDB' for our Social Studies lesson.

Homework issued today and due tomorrow: Vocabulary Crosswords 9 to 16.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!

Ow Yeong (Dr)

19 July 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we had a listening exercise. The children listened to two stories (only audio and no visuals - the purpose is to guide them to be more attentive to details via listening - to practise for listening comprehension) and answered some simple questions on their listening worksheet. They listened to the story of 'The Evil Mouse' (a French fable- in line with our current theme for our week) and also an old classical fable ('Dick Whittington and his cat).

I also collected the composition on 'A Frightening Experience' from those who were ready to submit today.

There is no homework issued today. Extension has been given to those children who needed more time to complete their writing.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

18 July 2017

Dear Parents,
For the first period, we reviewed our spelling words for Spelling (2) and then we had spelling.
For the rest of the periods after recess, we learnt grammar (prefix and suffix as well as question tags) via lessons (with relevant videos). Then we did classwork - companion booklet (cover page till page 11). I guided those who needed more support in their work and explained once again to those who needed help.

Most completed their classwork. For those who had not completed, they were allowed to bring the companion booklet 12 back to complete.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

17 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we discussed and explored various frightening situations using video clips. We also looked at good pieces of writing on frightening situations. The children are to work on Composition 7 on a frightening situation that includes either one or two pictures shown on the worksheet. We also went through possible vocabulary that the children could use in their writing. This piece of homework is due Wednesday.

Thank you.
Have a good day.
Ow Yeong (Dr)

14 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we have collected homework due today and shared some good examples with the class - possible endings to the story 'There is a boy under the bed'.  Those with valid reasons have been given extension for their homework till Monday for submission.

We have also learnt what are reflexive pronouns *myself, yourself etc" and how it was used. We then learnt nouns which can be used as adjectives e.g. the Science teacher ( Science is in itself a noun but it is also used as an adjective to describe the noun 'teacher' here). Printed notes have been issued. This is the second set of notes issued for the children on Grammar. The first being the use of 'Both. This is on 'Nouns as adjectives'. The children are to keep them in their green folder.

We then went through L.S. 3.1 to 3.3, and discuss how we can complete the worksheets. The children then started on their worksheets and were to complete them during this weekend as homework.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day and a great weekend.

Ow Yeong (Dr)

13 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today the children explored and read two stories in class based on a different perspective. The first book was 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs' which is a story retold in the voice of the Big Bad Wolf, showing his side of the story. Then we looked at the STELLAR reader ' There is a boy under the bed' which showed a monster being frightened because there was a boy under his bed. Once again, the children learnt how the story is being told from another perspective.

Their homework today is to provide a reasonable ending paragraph to the story as the story did not have a confirmed ending. We have explored various versions in class and the children were asked to write their proposed ending to the story on foolscap paper. I have attached the photographs that I have taken to show you the story that we have read twice in class, in the event that you may need to let your child review and recall to write the ending.

I have also collected yesterday's homework worksheets. (Note: For the children who have not completed their homework, I have asked them to submit tomorrow.)

P.S. I have also returned the spelling / dictation to your child for corrections and your signature. To be returned to me tomorrow.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

12 July 2017

Dear Parents,

As a number of children was absent from their first Spelling, and as some others did not do as well for their first Spelling, I have done a re-test for the children today. We also had unseen dictation, based on the text that we had read in class previously.

The children were also taught how to use 'both', and homework was issued today and due tomorrow. Homework issued: 2 worksheets (Vocabulary/Grammar, and Editing/Synthesis using 'both').

We also went through the Vocabulary crosswords, highlighting the meanings of these words, before we went through the answers. The crossword worksheets served as a ticket that the children submitted to go for their recess.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

11 July 2017

Dear Parents


We had ICAS English for those who had registered for it, and the rest did Vocabulary crosswords to improve their vocabulary.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

10 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we spent time on reading and writing. Time was spent in the school library so that the children could be exposed to a variety of fiction books. They then completed a worksheet which guided them to review the book read, with comments on not only what the book was about, but also on the characters, as well as the parts of the book that they like or dislike.

Homework has been issued today and the children will be completing 2 sheets (4 pages) of worksheets on Vocabulary/Grammar/Editing and Synthesis. It is due tomorrow and we will review the worksheets in class.

Thank you.
Have a  wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

7 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we reviewed grammar (phrasal verbs) and learnt new vocabulary via e-learning. The children noted down vocabulary that they were not familiar with, along with the meanings of the words, as part of their interactive learning process.

No homework issued this weekend as more than half the class will be busy with NDP rehearsal this Saturday once again.

P.S. I will be sending individual messages to you with regards to your child's progress and learning attitude thus far, sometime this weekend.

Thank you.
Have a good weekend.
Ow Yeong

6 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we explored phrasal verbs (e.g. run out of, put away...) via video reinforcement, class reviews and quizzes. We also listened to a story and had an activity (English riddles) at the end of the class.

Homework has been issued yesterday (Composition 6) and is due tomorrow.
There is NO English homework issued today.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

5 July 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we spent time looking into ideas for writing for Composition 6 (on a competition). We looked into various types of competition that the children could write on (e.g. cooking, singing, games and sports, chess) and reminded the children to use one of the pictures (e.g. to write on one of the pictures shown e.g. sports OR to write on a competition not shown in the picture BUT to ensure that there was the inclusion of the medal, the other picture given). They are to write at least 3 paragraphs and to SHOW and not tell for their writing.

We also explored a good piece of writing on the same topic and discussed how the writer for this piece of writing had made it well-written (from the interesting introduction and good conclusion, to good use of SHOW and not tell, as well as using good vocabulary).

Homework issued was to write Composition 6 on a piece of foolscap paper (and to leave a line after writing on each line) and staple behind the question paper. The children were given a deadline till 7 July to complete, but I will also accept the completed work if they are able to complete by tomorrow. This is to give your child ample time to develop the writing and submit a good piece of work.

We then looked into phrasal verbs for grammar, and will explore more tomorrow. We also listened to a story.

Thank you.

Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

4 July 2017

Dear Parents,
Today we had Spelling 1 and we completed it on a Spelling sheet issued.

We then reviewed our homework done and focused on vocabulary and grammar. Today we learnt the use of 'to' with the base form of the verb, as well as reviewed the use of 'has' and 'have'. We then listened to two stories and had oral comprehension based on one of the stories.

The children were asked to recall a game or competition that they had taken part or seen so that they could write about it in the next lesson. We would be looking into writing the next lesson.

We ended the session with a word game, whereby each group tried to guess a word puzzle with a given category.

NO homework issued today for English. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
We have also collected Companion Booklet 11 today from those who had brought it. The few who had forgotten had been spoken to, and advised to bring for submission tomorrow.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

29 June 2017

Dear Parents,
For these first 3 weeks, our English lessons will be at 11.30 a.m. and we will start with the snack break. The children will be having their snack while listening to a story as I will schedule my Reading period then. After the first three weeks, the P.E. teacher will be taking back this time slot and I will be taking the children at 9.30 a.m. This temporary change is due to the fact that the P.E. teacher needed to work with the children at a particular venue during the 9.30 a.m. time slot for these 3 weeks.

Today the children will be listening to 2 stories, and then we will be looking at informal competitions that children have among themselves via videos and reflections/discussions. This is related to our theme of competitions (from our STELLAR reader ' The Blink-Off') and we will be writing on this theme at a later stage.

There is NO homework issued today as the L.S. 1.1-1.5 worksheets will all be due on Friday. We will review the homework worksheets before I collect for grading to ensure that all clarifications are made.

There is no particular item to bring for English tomorrow. I will be providing the necessary resources.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

28 June 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we had ICAS (Writing) for those who had signed up and for the others, I gave them a writing assignment (to contribute to our class noticeboard and as part of our Reading assignment) to do either a book review or a book character review.

We also reviewed with those who were in class (I will do another review tomorrow) Grammar components that they had learnt previously (pronouns, conjunctions, adverbs and punctuation for dialogue). Those who were at the NDP briefing will get their review tomorrow.

Homework issued (due tomorrow - with extension given for those at the NDP briefing) will be LS 1.1 to 1.5. The children had already started with guided classwork in class and they were to finish this stack of worksheets at home as homework.


Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Spelling List for Term 3

27 June 2017

Dear Parents,
Today is the first lesson with your child. We spent some time going through our class rules and routines. I have issued them a green folder which must be brought for EL lessons. It will be light as only the score sheet (for reward points) and spelling lists and at most the homework or handouts will be there and all extra items will be removed for submission or filing after completion/ marking in the normal Blue ring EL file.
- We started on the first Stellar Reader ' The Blink-off' today and the children enjoyed two rounds of reading, followed by an oral comprehension quiz based on this text (with focus on comprehension as well as pronunciation of ending sounds). We then rounded off the lesson with a story read to them 'The Library Lion'.

Homework issued today and due tomorrow will be a letter to me (Miss Ow Yeong) to introduce themselves to me (their likes and dislikes, family, as well as the type of English lessons that they have enjoyed). There is no word limit for this piece of assignment and they are to use a piece of foolscap paper for this letter.

Spelling will be every Tuesday and it will start next Tuesday. I have issued the printed Spelling List for Term 3 today. It will be uploaded in the next post as well for your information.

I look forward to our partnership. My sms update to you regarding your child will be between 7 July to 9 July.

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong (Dr)

Welcome to 3G EL Blog

Dear Parents,
Welcome to our 3G English Blog.  I hope to share with you what your child has learnt in the English class, and what might be the useful resources and/or tips for English language learning for your child.  I hope that through this blog, you will be able to better understand what your child is learning in class for English.

This blog will be updated daily in terms of the English lessons conducted in class for your child. Other information (such as tips for improving English) will be posted periodically.

I hope that through the use of this blog, we can foster a closer partnership, to work together to support and guide your child to develop to the best of his/her potential so that there is mastery of the English language.

I look forward to our partnership in Semester Two this year.
Thank you.

Ow Yeong(Dr)