Ms Farah

K: Know how to spell Set 4 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 4 words. D: Make sentences using Set 4 words.   Let's Begin! Have your English notebook ready with the day and date, and title, 'Set 4: Connections'. Task 1 In a Voice Level 0 situation, write the word that Ms Farah has said twice. Show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and patiently wait for the next word.   Task 2 Using a physical/digital dictionary, write the formal meaning of each Set 4 word.   Task 3 Create a sentence for each Set 4 word. Ensure that the sentence is creative and at least 5 words long. 

K: Remember what direct and indirect speeches are. U: Understand how speeches are written in stories. D: Convert some speeches to its opposite speech.   Words of the Day 1. Fiction 2. Convert   Let's Begin! Do you remember the books you read last week? Time to use said books to find some direct and reported speeches!     Task 1 Using a test pad, find some information from your chosen books. Don't forget to write your name, day, and date on the top of the page! Before we start, write the title 'Library Work 1' on the top center of the page. You need to find and write: 1. 3 direct speeches 2. 3 indirect speeches Since indirect speeches are uncommon in stories, you can find 3 new direct speeches and convert them in your test pad. You have 20 minutes for this task.   

K: Remember the introduction of our fruit. U: Understand how to expand our key idea. D: Continue our essay with topic sentences.   Words of the Day 1. Conclude 2. Subheading   Let's Begin! Do you have your fruit draft and the test pad of your essay?   Let's check what we have so far! - Introduction - 1 paragraph - Body - 1 paragraph per topic sentence - Conclusion - 1 paragraph   Do you know what a topic sentence is? - T he most important sentence in a paragraph . - Always at the start of the paragraph. - Use the 5W1H method to talk more about the topic sentence.    Do you know what a subheading is? -   A word, phrase, or sentence that is used to introduce part of a text. - Also known as a mini-headline or mini-title of our topic sentence. - A subheading can cover 1 or 2 paragraphs of information.   Task 1 Using the same test pad that has your essay in it, continue your essay with some topic sentences! Remember:  1. Start with a subheading. ...

K: Know the context of our draft. U: Understand how to extend the information from our draft. D: Write the introduction of our informative essay.   Words of the Day 1. Extend 2. Produce   Let's Begin! Bring out your informative draft. Ensure that it has all the notes you need for your essay! Next, take a test pad from Ms Mirva or Mr Miqdad. Write your name, day, and date at the top of the page.   Task 1 With an I-Pad, start your introduction of your essay. Please remember some important notes: 1. Have 1 or 2 finger spacing at the start of each paragraph. 2. Ensure that the spelling is correct. 3. Make sure that your handwriting is neat. 4. If you have another paragraph, skip one line.   If you try to extend your notes, use the 5W1H rule: Who What Where When Why How Here is an example: Extra Task For those who are done, you can get a head start with your topic sentences.  Please write these topic sentences in another test pad as a form of a second draft. Here are...

K: Know the type of text it is. U: Understand what the text is about. D: Answer questions based on the text.   Words of the Day 1. Crass 2. Normality   Let's Begin! Have your Schofield & Sims Comprehension book out. Have the day and date written on the top of page 10. Now, let's read together!     Can you guess what text type it is? . . . It's a biography! Biography:  the life story of a person written by someone else.   Task 1 Answer questions 1 to 9 on page 11. Make sure your spelling is correct and your writing is tidy.     You have 25 minutes for this task.

K: Recap on direct and indirect speeches. U: Remember proper rules on dialogue application. D: Convert the speeches.   Words of the Day 1. Wise 2. Announced   Let's Begin! Do you remember your direct and reported (indirect) speeches?  Task 1  Figure out the verbal speeches by Ms Farah! Next, try to verbally convert the speeches.   Task 2 In your Schofield & Sims book, open to page 6. Please don't forget to write the day and date on the top of the page.   You have 20 minutes for this task.   Homework Do page 7 of the same book.   Please write the reminders in your HW Journal: Grammar pg 7 (Monday; 17/11)  

K: Know the features of an informative text. U: Understand how to find main points. D: Create a draft about our fruit.   Words of the Day 1. Fruity 2. Subheading   Let's Begin! Do you remember what an informative text is? When you write a draft, remember: 1. Short 2. Simple 3. Straight to the point   How to write an introduction? 1. Write what you are talking/writing about. 2. Use third-person POV. 3. Give 1 or 2 general information about the topic. 4. Each paragraph must have around 3 to 7 sentences.   Task 1 Individually, you will do research about a fruit you're assigned to. By using an I-Pad, google some information and write the key words or important information in your worksheet. Use these questions to find some information: 1. What fruit are you writing about? (Introduction) 2. Where was this fruit originated from? OR Where was this fruit from? (Introduction) 3. What does this fruit look like? (Topic sentence 1) 4.  How many types of fruit does it h...

K: Know how to spell Set 3 words. U: Find the definition of each Set 3 word. D: Make a sentence using each Set 3 word.   Let's Begin! Have your English notebook ready with the day and date. Task 1 In a Voice Level 0 situation, write the word that Ms Farah has said twice. Show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and patiently wait for the next word. After that, Ms Farah will recite the dictation phrase by phrase. She will also say the punctuation so please listen carefully and write down the phrase.   Task 2 Using a physical/digital dictionary, write the formal meaning of each Set 3 word.   Task 3 Create a sentence for each Set 3 word. Ensure that the sentence is creative and at least 5 words long. 

K: Skim text to get a general idea. U: Identify the key words of the informative text. D: Scan the text for details.    Words of the Day 1. Catalogue 2. Artificial   Let's Begin! Write the day and date in your English notebook. Next, write your name on the comprehension worksheet given by Ms Farah. Now, let's read the informative text!      Task 1 In your notebook, write the answers for Set 1b to 1c. You can use either a physical dictionary or the internet. Remember: your sentence needs to be at least 5 words long. You have 10 minutes for this task.   Task 2 Next, answer 2a to 2f and write only your answers in your English notebook. You have 20 minutes for this task.   Homework Write the reminder in your Homework journal: A Brief History of Space (7/11; Friday)

K: Know what an informative text is. U: Understand the key features of an informative text. D: Writes notes about informative text.   Words of the Day 1. Repetition 2. Informative   Let's Begin! Do you know what an informative text is? Task 1   Write these notes in your English notebook. Don't forget to make it decorative!   Informative writing - A text that has factual information about something.    Purpose - Only give information.     Examples of informative texts: 1. Newspaper article 2. Handout/Brochure 3. Recipe/Manual   Informative texts usually: 1. avoid repetition; 2. only have facts; 3. give information in a clear, detailed way.      Tips on writing informative texts: 1. Information is accurate, real, and interesting. 2. Make your writing interesting. 3. Writing has strong adjectives, adverbs, and literary devices. 4. Chronological order. 5. Has a topic sentence (start of paragraph) for the main topic (introduction)...