Additional Practice for Oral Reading and Stimulus-based conversation

English Oral Buddy on lead.com.sg is a great tool! There is a learning button where you can learn how to read with accuracy, pace and expression. The stimulus-based conversation portion allows you to practise more on the new format and gives you an insight on how the new oral format will be like.

www.lead.com.sg - > My Subjects -> English Oral Buddy (New Format)

Games to practise division

Click on link - > http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/matching/DivisionX.htm
Description: The game above enables pupils to practise using multiplication facts strategy to find answers to the division problems. It also allows pupils to see the relationship between the numbers in a division statement.

Click on link ->   http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fruitshoot/fruitshoot_division.htm
Description: Practise division with the game above. You can choose your level of difficulty.


Have fun learning this weekend!

Steps to long division - something to help us memorise

Steps to answering Science open-ended questions on Diversity of materials

 Steps:

1. State an important property of the material

2. Write example(s) of that property

3. Conclude why the material is used to make the object

Example of question:

Name a suitable material to make window pane and give reason(s) why this material is chosen.

Model answer:

 Glass is transparent. It allows most light to pass through. Glass is also waterproof. It does not absorb water. Therefore, glass is used to make window panes.

Science Homework for the day 25/04

Instructions:

1. Go to lead.com.sg and log in
2. Go to subjects -> Science -> Amazing Edu Science Lower Block
3. Click on 'Exploring materials' and go through the activities.
4. Watch the video found on the linoit page.
http://linoit.com/users/mdmrose/canvases/Diversity%20of%20materials

5. Answer the questions given.

Screenshot of www.lead.com.sg page.

Tips for Oral reading and Picture description

This video teaches you how to describe a picture. Apart from describing what is in the picture, it is also very important that you relate the picture to your personal experiences and share what would you do if you were in the picture or if you were the character. It is also useful to make inferences and to draw conclusions on how the characters in the picture feel.

This video shows a strategy that you can use at home to help your child prepare for oral reading.

http://www.koobits.com/2013/04/16/oral-exam-tips-for-primary-school

The link above features a very informative and helpful article on how to prepare for oral reading. 

Pictures from Sungei Buloh Learning Journey

Our pupils had a lot of fun during the learning journey to Sungei Buloh! Here are some snippets of their trip!

Homework of the day

Homework for the day - 22/04/2014 (Maths)

Maths

MConline - www.lead.com.sg
All tutorials and activities on 'Quotient and Remainder' and 'Odd and Even Numbers'

Instructions:

1. Go to www.lead.com.sg
2. Enter your BC No. , school and password
3. Go to My Subjects -> Maths -> Primary 3 -> Division

This homework will prepare you for the lesson tomorrow on 'Quotient and Remainder' and 'Odd and Even Numbers.' The teacher will go through with you the learning points of the tutorials and activities.

(There will be an urgent maintenance on MCOnline website from 11.00pm - 11.30pm)

Homework and Reminders for the day

Reminders
- Bring at least 1 article on problem that your group is working on tomorrow (pupils to file articles in the group folder)
- Bring Sungei Buloh learning journey booklet tomorrow
- Spelling on Friday based on Term 2's vocabulary list (Only words - no sentence building required)

Term 2 Vocabulary List

 21/04/2014 - 25/04/2014

1.    Sown – planted seeds

2.    Tended – took care of

3.    Harvested – picked and brought in a crop

4.    Shelling – removing the outer covering

5.    Atlas – a book of maps

6.    farewell - goodbye

7.    departing – leaving or going away

Practice Vocabulary!

http://quizlet.com/696435/raising-dragons-flash-cards/

28/04/2014 - 02/05/2014

1.    bustling – busy, full of activities

2.    custom – a tradition, a way of doing something that many people follow

3.    foreigners – people who come from a different country or place

4.    passport – a government document that allows a person to travel to foreign countries

5.    sightseeing – visiting interesting places, touring

6.    vendor – someone who sells something

7.    skyscrapers – very tall buildings

Practice Vocabulary!

http://quizlet.com/47007/yunmi-and-halmonis-trip-flash-cards/

Homework for the day 16.04

English -Visual Text Comprehension Worksheet 6 by Monday 21.04

Math - Review 3 by Monday 21.04

Sungei Buloh Learning Journey on 17.04.2014

      

Learning Objective

•To explore the interconnectedness between the inhabitants of the mangrove habitat and the roles that each of them play in making the ecosystem a viable and dynamic one.

Important notes

School hours as per normal 

Report at Parade Square

Attire: School PE T-shirt, black school shoes and long pants/jeans

If pupils are feeling unwell

Before the trip

Take temperature before coming to school

Do stay at home

Inform your teacher

Call the General Office

During the trip

Tell the parent volunteers/teachers 

Things to bring (* - compulsory)

Small day bag containing:

•

• Binoculars (can be purchased from the school bookshop at $3.50 (small) or $5 (big)  
• •  
  • LJ booklet * 
• •  
  • writing materials * 
• •   
  • umbrella/ raincoat * 
• •   
  • insect repellent/mosquito patch  
• •    
  • school sunhat 
•  thermometer (Temperature-taking to be conducted before  departure) * 
• •    
  • wet wipes or tissue paper 
• •    
  • trash bag * 
• •    
  • healthy snacks * 
• •       sufficient water * 
• •       sunblock 
• •      Cash (optional; Book about Sungei Buloh on sale at Information Counter) but bring cash for lunch 

Homework for the day 09/04

English Compo Draft 2 - by Fri 11/04

Revised English Grammar -Page 73-74

Homework for the day

Science (Diversity of materials)

- Corrections
- Mindmap at the back of the worksheet (by Friday, 04.04.2014)
 - Your mindmap should include :  - the different types of materials we learnt
                                                    - what the materials are made up of
                                                    - examples of things around us that are made up of these materials

                                                   
* Leave some space so that you can add on to your mindmap as we learn more about the topic.
* An example has already been done in class.
* You may draw meaningful pictures that will help you remember the facts better. Example: Drawing of aquarium/glass bottle to help remember things that are made up of glass.

Below is an example of how a mindmap should look like:

Times Table Tricks

It is important for us to remember their times table when learning multiplication.

Sometimes, we find it difficult to memorise the times table. Here are some tricks to remembering the times table by looking out for patterns in the numbers.

Trick on the 6 times table

Trick on the 7 times table

Trick on the 8 times table

List of good books to read for Primary 3 level

Hi everyone,

Rayyan Akid's mommy has generously shared with us a list of good reads for Primary 3 level. As one of our goals this term is to read more, I believe that this list will be helpful to you. However, I would also like to put across that not everyone's interest and level of reading is the same so pick a book that attracts you and you think is most suitable for you.


1. A Chair for My Mother by My Mother by Vera B. Williams
2. Amelia's Road by Linda Jacobs Altman
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
4. Charlottes' Web by E.B. White
5. Fables by Arnold Lobel
6. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
7. Fudge-a-mania by Judy Blume
8. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
9. If You Were a Writer by Joan Lowery Nixon
10. If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand: Poems about School by Kalli Dakos
11. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
12. King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood
13. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
14. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
15. Ramona and her Father by Beverly Cleary
16. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr
17. Seeing Sugar by Cynthia L. Brinson
18. Stuart Little by E.B. White
19. Swimmy by Leo Leonni
20. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Bloom
21. The Art Lesson by Tomie DePaola
22. The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble and Steven Kellogg
23. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
24. The Perfect Hamburger by Alexander Mc Call Smith
25. The New Kid on the Block by Jack Prelutsky


    

Reminders for today 27/03/2014 - Are you ready to learn Diversity of materials?

Bring three small toys/things that you think are made of different materials for Science tomorrow.

-It is alright to bring less than three toys/things if you can't find any.

-It is also alright if you are not sure if the toys/things are made out of different materials.

-Make sure the toys/things that you want to bring are small and easy to carry. Put the items in a plastic bag for safekeeping and to keep them clean.


We will learn more tomorrow.

Some examples of things you can bring:

   

                                                   

Multiplication Times Table 6,7,8 and 9

Welcome back children!

To start off the term, we are going to learn the 6,7,8 and 9 times table.

There are fun ways that can help you memorise the times table. Some of the ways are to play multiplication games and to listen to songs on the times table. Rhymes on the times table can also help you memorise the times table. Remember! It is important to recite your times table everyday. Practice makes Perfect!

Click on the links below to listen to songs on the different times table.

6 times table

7 times table

8 times table

9 times table



Multiplication Games

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_multiplication.htm

Reminders for today

Science worksheets given out to students to revise

Those without google chrome on their netbooks need to download google chrome at home.

Words we learnt this term

These are all the words we learnt this term! 

1.     convinced – made to believe or feel certain


2.     disappeared – passed out of sight, vanished


3.     impossible – not able to happen


4.     discovered – found


5.     awesome – causing wonder, fear and respect


6.     exhausted – very tired


7.     tremendous – very large or powerful


8.     ignored – paid no attention to


9.     galloped – ran fast, like a horse


10.  blurted out – said something and without thinking


11.   incredible – too unlikely to be believed


12.   directions – line or paths along which someone or something goes


13.    rumpled – wrinkled or creased


14.    situations – sets of conditions at certain moments in time


15.   unusual – not usual, common or ordinary


16.     visible – able to be seen


17.   worried – concerned or anxious


18.     furious – really angry


19.     plunged – fell quickly and suddenly


20.     suggested – offered for consideration or action


21.    examined – looked at or studied carefully


22.   dismay – a feeling of upset and worry in the face of trouble


23.    glanced – to look quickly or briefly


24.     lectured – scolded or warned for a long period of time


25.        conga – a tall, narrow drum with one head that is played by beating with            the hands


26.  percussion – the striking together of two things to create sound; a family    of music instruments played by being struck or shaken.


27.   performing – presenting something, such as music or acting, before an      audience


28.    record – a grooved disc that can be played on a phonograph


29.     salsa – a style of Latin American dance music that mixes African, Cuban,    jazz and rock music

30.      theatre – a building where plays, movies or concerts are presented.

Homework for the day 4/3/2014

Homework for the day

Maths
Revise Maths at home
- Maths folder given out today
(Those with outstanding corrections have to make sure that they have completed their corrections)
(Solving Word Problems worksheet - make sure completed until Review 2)

Homework for the day 28/02/2014

Homework for the day

English
Form a sentence on the spelling words today and share with the class on Monday. You may use the internet to help you

Math
1. Look through corrections for Practice Test 1 to revise
2. Complete Practice Test 2 at home as revision



Reminder
Draft 2 of composition to be submitted on Monday 03/03/2014

Our Betta fish

Lunch time means lunch for our dear fishie too! This week is Kicking It's turn to care for the fish. 

We learn that the fish needs water, air and food to live. It also grows and responds to changes. 

We also learn to be responsible and to care and appreciate for the living things around us. 

Homework for the day 26/02/2014

English
Comprehension Worksheet 3
Spelling corrections

Maths
Maths Review 2

Reminder
Send storytelling PowerPoint to Mdm Rose through email - rose_iliyana_mohamad_said@moe.edu.sg by tonight

Homework for the day 21.02.2014

Daily homework - 21/02/2014

Science

Science Practice Paper - We have gone through some of the questions in class. You are required to complete the remaining questions at home.

English
Story-telling assessment - To email Madam Rose the soft copy of your story by Sunday 23/02/2014.

Koobits.com

We are glad to inform all of you that all our students have a Koobits account. Koobits is a portal where students can play games and have fun learning problem sums. Students can participate in the daily challenges and other challenges and compete against students from schools all over Singapore. Prizes will be given to the winners.

Some of our students have logged in and tried. Afiq from our class said that the website is very fun. What are you waiting for? This is a fun way to practise solving problem sums! Click the link below to log in. Your login id and password is your own BC number. 

http://problemsums.koobits.com/

Login ID: BC Number

Password: BC Number

If you have any enquiries or problems with logging in, please use the chat box found on the website to get assistance.

Koobits.com also has relevant and interesting articles for parents to read on. One such article is on how to motivate your child. Check it out today at http://www.koobits.com/

Homework for the day 19.02.2014

Maths test book - Practice 1 (page 1-6)

Homework for today 18/02/2014

English

Three picture description composition- By tomorrow 19/02/2014
- Students may use the graphic organiser  that they did in class and the class idea web (click on link) to help them with the writing.

Spelling corrections and signature - By tomorrow 19/02/2014

Vocabulary List

Vocabulary List for term 1

21/2/2014

1.     directions – line or paths along which someone or something goes

2.     rumpled – wrinkled or creased

3.     situations – sets of conditions at certain moments in time

4.     unusual – not usual, common or ordinary

5.     visible – able to be seen

6.     worried – concerned or anxious

28/02/2014

1.     conga – a tall, narrow drum with one head that is played by beating with the hands

2.     percussion – the striking together of two things to create sound; a family of music instruments played by being struck or shaken.

3.     performing – presenting something, such as music or acting, before an audience

4.     record – a grooved disc that can be played on a phonograph

5.     salsa – a style of Latin American dance music that mixes African, Cuban, jazz and rock music

6.     theatre – a building where plays, movies or concerts are presented.