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REVIEW WEEKEND

  Out of My Mind  Westlandia Thunder Rose Week 1-3 Vocabulary Review Week 4-6 Vocabulary Review Week 7-9 Vocabulary Review All 3 stories study guide Dear A1 Parents and Students, As we approach our scheduled exams, please note that we have a long weekend ahead, and there is a possibility of a typhoon. To help everyone stay prepared, I have uploaded review materials here and on our class blog. Students have already received printed review sheets. If any materials are lost or left at school, please access the digital copies through these platforms. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. Please stay safe, enjoy the long weekend, and encourage the students to use this time to review and prepare for their exams!

Week 8 Thunder Rose #2

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Week 8 communication insert for parents   Story PDF Story Study Guide Week 8 will be a progressive week of instruction as we bring our current story to a close and begin preparing for the upcoming midterm examinations. I will provide detailed study sheets and review guides to help students prepare effectively. However, students’ focus, active participation, and attention to detail when taking notes and highlighting important information will be essential to their success. Please also note that Monday, October 26, will be a national holiday. Unfortunately, this falls during the same week as our scheduled oral and listening examinations. To help students stay on track with their preparation, Grade 5 A1 will have a vocabulary and definition quiz covering Weeks 8 and 9 on Friday, October 23. I will review the vocabulary and definitions thoroughly with the students and provide opportunities for practice in class to ensure they feel well prepared. The next few weeks will be a particula...

Week 7 #1 Thunder Rose

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PDF of the Story Week 7 PPT Week 7 communication book insert for parents As we begin our final story before the midterm examinations, I would like to share this week’s schedule, homework expectations, and some clarification regarding our vocabulary teaching and assessment approach. 1. Schedule and Homework Wednesday, October 14: Experience Class outing. Regular classes will be canceled for the day.  Please note that completing all assigned homework remains mandatory .  Friday, October 16: Week 7 vocabulary quiz. Throughout the weeks before Midterms: Students will receive assigned homework related to our new tall tale, Thunder Rose , using both the My View Literacy book and the Skills Practice book. 2. My A1 Vocabulary Teaching and Assessment Approach I would also like to address a concern that has been raised regarding my vocabulary teaching methods and explain the reasoning behind my approach. Typically, our three-week story cycle follows this structure: ·...

Week 6 Westlandia Unit

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Week 6 insert Week 6 Words PPT   Weslandia Story PDF Story Comprehension Q&A As we enter another shortened week of lessons, please note that Friday, October 9th (10/09) is an official holiday . In accordance with the school’s academic schedule and calendar, students will take the Westlandia Unit Test and Week 6 Story Vocabulary Test on Thursday, October 8th (10/08). To help students prepare, please encourage your child to review their daily lessons, classwork, and homework assignments. Regular review and practice at home will help strengthen their understanding and better prepare them for the upcoming unit test. Beginning Monday, October 5th, our lessons will focus on: Highlighting key story elements page by page in Westlandia Identifying important details and evidence from the story Reviewing and understanding the context and meaning of the Week 6 vocabulary words Practicing reading comprehension and applying the vocabulary in context Thank you for your continued support an...