Students will meet with teacher for a short time to get instructions for Math quiz on Money and then they will use the remaining time to catch up on unfinished work.
Students will meet with teacher for a short time to discuss import and export. It seems that students did not quite understand some of the requirements. They will then use the remaining time to catch up on unfinished work.
Students will meet with teacher for a short time to get instructions for next week spelling test. They will then use the remaining time to catch up on unfinished work.
As they listen to the audiobook, the students will type five (5) new words that they will hear from the book. At the end of the audio book the students will research the definition of theses words.
This is to help the student strengthen their vocabulary and increase their word bank. Students are the keep these words in a word documents, so that they can continue adding word to it.
Students can also make this fun by creating their own flashcards or games to help them remember the meaning of the words.
The students will the answer the following comprehension question (in attachments) on James and the Giant Peach. The students will answer the questions, then email it to the teacher.
The students will read page 42 in the Cayman Primary Social Studies textbook, then complete activity E.
Assessment:
Completing activity E on Word doc.
Teachers Note:
Dear Parents, Please have the work emailed to me in a word document after the student complete it. Also, let them know that I am praying for them and dearly miss them.
Students will be taking home a weekly homework packet. The package contains four pages ( cover page, present tense verbs worksheet. weekly spelling work and homework, and blank word search sheet.) On the cover page there is a slot for parents to sign. I would appreciate if you can take the time out to sign the homework, so I can know that you have seen it before students turn it in. Homework is due on Friday (March 13th).
On Thursday, March 12th, the students will be given a verb test on verbs in the past and present tense.
On Friday, March 13th, the students will have their weekly spelling test.
Please encourage the students to read more at home.
Social Studies:
Next week the students will be continuing working on their Turtle Farms. Since it a Natural Resource based project, students will be using things around them in nature. They were challenged to find thing close to home that they can add to their Turtle Farms. Please ensure that they make an effort to find at least 2 things in nature, this weekend.
Also, since the student will be using paint for this project, please send them with an old t-shirt to cover their uniform.
Teacher’s note:
Starting next week I will sending home completed tests papers for parents to sign. When you have signed the papers please give them back to your child\ward to take back to school to put into their portfolios.
This week in Literacy we will be finishing up our last lesson on Nouns. On Thursday January 16th, the students will be given a test covering Plural Nouns with -s, -es, ies, Special Plural Nouns, Singular Possessive Nouns, and Plural Possessive Nouns. This test would be given to see whether or not the students understand the concepts being taught. Please encourage the students to use this weeks homework in their workbook to revise for test.
Reading is also a very important part of learning, please encourage students to read when they are at home.
The weekly spelling test has commence once again. There is one schedule for Friday January 17th.
Bible:
In Bible we are covering Jesus’ First Miracle. Grade 3B will be given a short exam on what we covered in class. The students will be given a review sheet today Monday 13th, to aid them in their reviewing.
Bible verses are also important in Bible. Students will be graded for their memory verse recollection. Please assure that the students are learning their scripture verses even when they are at home.
Social Studies:
In Social Studies we will be looking at Natural Resource. This is a more hands on class, whereby students will be looking for Natural Resources all around them.
Students learned about Helping verbs and the Special verb ‘To be’. We will continue exploring ‘helping verbs’ this week. Students will continue to practice opinion writing both orally and in writing.
Literacy homework to be returned Friday March 1, 2019.
Reading tip: At home,when your child is reading, have him/her read aloud to you, paying attention to punctuation and expression. Ask what and why questions. We also use this reading strategy at school.
Social Studies Update
Students appreciate carrying out the in-class research, and gaining first hand knowledge of resources in the Cayman Islands. They will continue the research this week, during their Social Studies session.
Math Update
Students worked on interpreting pictographs and bar graphs.They focused on knowing how to look for what the questions are asking and determine if it is a one step or two step working to get the answer. Students did MATH rotations where they were able to practice their skill using games,technology and textbook type questions.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK.
Science Update
Students looked at how soil is formed and the different layers of soil. See the links below for information shared in class.
Link1Link2 This website uses different names than those in the text book but the information regarding what it is made up off is the same. Here are the similarities (words in bold are the one we will use). Please use this website to encourage your child to learn the information.
O horizon: humus
a horizon: topsoil
b horizon: subsoil
c horizon: parent
rock
d horizon: Bedrock
Homework: 1 page worksheet on labeling layers of soil. To be returned Friday March 1, 2019.
Science project
Please have your child continue to work the Science project.
Students thoroughly enjoyed Reading week, students listened to stories, read along with stories and wrote their own ‘Once upon a time stories.’
Next week students will learn about Helping verbs.
Reminders:
Oral book summary – Monday
Write down two words from the book being read and write their definitions in booklet provided.
Spelling test – Friday, February 22, 2019.
Social Studies:
This week was packed with activities, which students participated in and appreciated. Our in-class time was spent discussing the different businesses that students carried out and highlighting and discussing the resources seen in the story of Cinderella which we discussed.
No test for Social Studies:
Students will carry out an in-class research on three questions during their Social Studies sessions next week. This will be in place of a test.
Math:
We missed quite a bit of classes this week due to the field trip, market day, NCFA and Valentine event. The few occasions that we did meet were used to develop skills in answering questions on data.
Homework:
Workbook-pages 263,265,266,272, 273-276
N.B homework is due on Friday 22nd and is usuallycorrected on that day.
Science:
We started the unit on Soil. We looked at what is soil and why it is important to plants and animals. A second science test was given on Friday 15 Feb. The science project was given to each child this week and is due on March 15. 2019. This is almost a month and gives ample time to complete.Please do not miss the deadline as I want my students to learn that meeting deadlines is an important life skill that will benefit them in the future.
See attached information for the project. Feel free to email with any concerns or questions you may have about the project.
Science Project:
REAL-LIFE SIMPLE MACHINES!
Project Goal – Science– I will be able to explain how a simple or
compound machine works and make a model to show an example of a simple or
compound machine at work.
Directions: Choose
an example of a simple machine. You can
choose from the examples below, one we discussed in class, saw in a video, or
read about in our books. Then, write or
type a report based on the following ten criteria.
Due date: March 15th, 2019 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. MEETING REALISTIC DEADLINES IS A SKILL THAT STUDENTS NEED TO LEARN.
100 Possible Points:
What is a simple or compound machine? (5 points)
What is the name of the simple or compound machine you have chosen to write about? (5 points)
What kind of simple or compound machine is it (Wedge? Wheel and axle? Screw? Pulley? Lever? Inclined Plane? Scissors?Wheel barrow?) (5 points)
How does your simple or compound machine make work easier? (10 points)
When have you seen this example of a simple or compound machine in your life? (5 points)
When have you or someone you know used this simple or compound machine to make something easier for you? Describe this experience. (10 points)
How would life be different or more difficult had this simple or compound machine not been invented? (10 points)
Illustrate yourself or another person using this simple or compound machine to make work easier. Be sure to label all necessary parts. (10 points)
Grammar and Mechanics (10 points)
Model of simple or compound machine (30 points) use this link for some ideas OR use google search
