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)
Monday, 31 July 2017
Thursday, 27 July 2017
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
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
and also snippets from this school project done by some secondary students on Kok Fah Farm
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)
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
26 July 2017
Dear Parents,
Today we did this:-
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
Monday, 24 July 2017
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)
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)
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)
Thursday, 20 July 2017
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)
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)
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
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)
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)
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
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)
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)
Monday, 17 July 2017
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)
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)
Sunday, 16 July 2017
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)
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)
Thursday, 13 July 2017
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)
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)
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
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)
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)
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
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)
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)
Monday, 10 July 2017
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)
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)
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)
Thursday, 6 July 2017
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
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
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
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)
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)
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)
Monday, 3 July 2017
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)
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)
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