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Composition - Writing a Conclusion (Thursday; 27/2)

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K: Know the summary of our informative essay. U: Understand how to conclude our essay. D: Write the conclusion of our essay.   Words of the Day 1. Conclude 2. Summary   Let's Begin! Congratulations! You're almost done with your informative essay! Time to write the conclusion.   Conclusion/Closing - The ending of an essay.    Conclusion is usually 2-3 sentences long.   2 Ways of Writing a Conclusion 1. Summarize - In conclusion, Fennec foxes a small, fluffy creatures. 2. Recommend - To learn more about Fennec foxes, you may go to IOI City Farm. / If you want to know more about Fennec foxes, go to websites such as nationalzoo.si.edu! It's best to summarize and also recommend!   Task 1 Finish off your essay with a conclusion! Once done, count your words and write the word count at the bottom of the essay. You have 15 minutes for this task.  

Composition - Writing a Topic Sentence (Wednesday; 26/2)

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K: Know how to elaborate the topic. U: Understand the amount of sentences needed per paragraph. D: Write 3 topic sentences.   Words of the Day 1. Elaborate 2. Fact   Let's Begin! How was your introduction? Did you introduce your topic? Today, we are going to write topic sentences!   A topic sentence is a sentence that introduces a paragraph by presenting the one topic that will be the focus of that paragraph.   Remember, 1 different topic sentence equals 1 new paragraph.   Now, let's look at the structure: Sentence 1 - Topic sentence Example: Fennec foxes have a very fluffy look.   Sentence 2 - Explain your topic sentence. Example: They have long, soft, and thick coats.   Sentence 3 - Explain your topic sentence. Example: Their tails are very bushy.   Sentence 4 - Give an example. Example: For example, touching a Fennec fox feels like holding a teddy bear!  So, it will look something like this:      Fennec foxes are very fluf...

Composition - Writing an Introduction (Tuesday; 25/2)

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K: Know what the topic is about. U: Understand how to introduce the topic. D: Write an introduction of the animal fact file.   Words of the Day 1. Introduce 2. Amphibian   Let's Begin! Do you remember the animal fact file that you did yesterday? Today, we are going to write a proper introduction!      Introduction features: 1. Write a question: Did you know that a Fennec fox is the world's smallest fox?  2. Write another hook: Fennec foxes also have extra fur on its feet! 3. Write what you're talking about: This essay will talk about Fennec foxes. / In this essay, we will talk about Fennec foxes.   Remember! 1. Have 1 or 2 finger spacing before the start of each paragraph. 2. Each paragraph is around 3-7 sentences long.  3. Ensure your writing is neat and tidy!   Task 1 In an A4 paper, write an introduction about animal informative essay. Remember the writing rules and features. You have 15 minutes for this task.

Composition - Finding Information for Informative Essay (24/2)

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K: Know how to find information through the internet. U: Understand the key point of the text. D: Write down the draft for your essay.   Words of the Day 1. Mammal 2. Reptile   Let's Begin! Do you remember what a draft is? 1. A draft is a version of something you make before the final result. 2. A draft is short, simple, and straight to the point. 3. You can use FANBOYS to write your draft.   Task 1 Using the internet, find information about any animal of your choice based on what you saw in IOI City Farm. Take the draft template. Write your name and today's date at the top of the page. Write down your answers based on the questions below: Your answers should be short, simple, and straight to the point. For example: Fennec Fox Fact File   1. Type of animal? Mammal   2. Where does this animal live? North Africa, throughout Sahara Desert and east to Sinai and Arabia.  Try your best to research as much as possible and write down your answers. Once time is up,...

Comprehension - 4.4 Read More about Harry and Mad (Tuesday; 18/2)

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K: Explore differences of the English language. U:  Identify differences in how English is spoken. D: Discuss differences in how English is used.   Words of the Day 1. Remarkable 2. Buddy   Let's Begin! Tell me, what do these sentences mean? "Oh, I'm so cooked!" "Can you please chill?" "This is my bud, Adam!"   On page 105, write the day and date in your learner's book. Task 1 On page 106, let's read the story together!   Using a pencil, write down your answers in your learner's book. Since this is partnered work, please work with your sitting partner. You have 15 minutes for this task.

Comprehension - Researching the Periods of Time (Thursday; 13/2)

K: Know how to find information. U: Understand how to find main point. D: Write notes about the chosen time period.   Words of the Day 1. Time 2. History   Let's Begin! Do you remember your prehistoric eras?   Task 1 By using the internet, do a research on your chosen prehistoric era. Use these questions to google your research and write down notes in your English notebook. 1. What is the paleolithic/neolithic/Mesolithic/iron and bronze era? 2. What do people learn/do in that era? 3. What are the activities that happen in that era? 4. What do the people in the era do for a living? 5. How confident are you about the era?   Checklist 1. You need to write in short, simple sentences. 2. You need to only write the main points. 3. Do not copy paste the entire sentence. Make your own sentence.

Reading & Comprehension - Reading Challenge 1 (Thursday; 13/2)

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K: Know the type of books we want to read. U: Understand the context of the book. D: Write a book review.   Words of the Day 1. Prompt 2. Review   Let's Begin! For the reading challenge, you need to prepare another blue notebook or any notebook. This book will be called your 'Reading Challenge' book. On the very first page, paste the reading challenge sheet on your book. Fold the paper nicely so that it doesn't jut out. Don't forget to write the day and date of you starting the task on the top of the page.    For example: Complete: 22/2/2025 Prompt: A book whose cover you find beautiful.   Title: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Task: Write a review about the book. I think the book is amazing. It has a wonderful setting. It has magical creatures like fairies and mermaids. The hero's name is Jude. She is strong. Even though her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped, she grew up to be a strong woman. Keep in mind that if the instruction requires drawing, ...