Week 7
Homework: GTE p.21-22
We read one of my favorite stories — Submarine Adventure! It’s such a silly and funny tale, so we practiced reading with lots of feeling and expression.
When you read at home, try to do the same. Make your voice sound excited, surprised, or even a little silly — just like the characters in the story. Reading with feeling makes the adventure come alive! 🌊🚤✨
We read one of my favorite stories — Submarine Adventure! It’s such a silly and funny tale, so we practiced reading with lots of feeling and expression.
When you read at home, try to do the same. Make your voice sound excited, surprised, or even a little silly — just like the characters in the story. Reading with feeling makes the adventure come alive! 🌊🚤✨
Week 6
Homework: GTE p.6-9 Presentation from the lesson
This week we learned about the consonant digraph "TH" and read The Thing That Went Thump.
🌟 The “TH” Team 🌟
When the letters t and h stand side by side, they don’t sound like “t” and “h” anymore. They become a special team that makes a brand‑new sound!
This week we learned about the consonant digraph "TH" and read The Thing That Went Thump.
🌟 The “TH” Team 🌟
When the letters t and h stand side by side, they don’t sound like “t” and “h” anymore. They become a special team that makes a brand‑new sound!
- Sometimes it’s a soft, quiet sound like in thin or thumb. Put your tongue between your teeth and blow out gently.
- Sometimes it’s a stronger, buzzy sound like in this or that. Your tongue is in the same spot, but your voice buzzes.
Week 5
Homework: GTE p.24-25
This week we explored the exciting world of comic writing, focusing on how to use sequencing and comic panels to tell a story. Comics are a wonderful way to combine both drawing and writing, and they help us think carefully about how events unfold step by step. Remember, when we write, it’s important to follow a clear sequence so that our readers can easily understand and enjoy the story we’re telling. Just like in comics, each panel should move the story forward in order, without skipping or confusing the reader.
For this task, I asked you to choose one of the three prompts provided and stick with it, rather than creating your own topic. This practice is important because it gives you experience in responding directly to a prompt—something you’ll often need to do in assessments. Learning how to stay focused on the given topic helps strengthen your ability to organize ideas, follow instructions, and show your best writing skills.
I was impressed with how you combined creativity with structure: your drawings brought the stories to life, while your writing showed careful attention to sequencing. This balance between imagination and organization is exactly what makes comic writing such a powerful learning tool!
This week we explored the exciting world of comic writing, focusing on how to use sequencing and comic panels to tell a story. Comics are a wonderful way to combine both drawing and writing, and they help us think carefully about how events unfold step by step. Remember, when we write, it’s important to follow a clear sequence so that our readers can easily understand and enjoy the story we’re telling. Just like in comics, each panel should move the story forward in order, without skipping or confusing the reader.
For this task, I asked you to choose one of the three prompts provided and stick with it, rather than creating your own topic. This practice is important because it gives you experience in responding directly to a prompt—something you’ll often need to do in assessments. Learning how to stay focused on the given topic helps strengthen your ability to organize ideas, follow instructions, and show your best writing skills.
I was impressed with how you combined creativity with structure: your drawings brought the stories to life, while your writing showed careful attention to sequencing. This balance between imagination and organization is exactly what makes comic writing such a powerful learning tool!
Week 4
Homework: GTE p.4-5 + read Chick and Chimp's Lunch
This week we wrapped up our story Chick and Chimp’s Lunch, which gave us the perfect chance to dive deeper into the "ch" digraph. The "ch" sound is special because it’s made by combining two letters, c and h, to create one new sound, like in chick, chip, and cheese. We practiced listening for it, spotting it in words, and even saying it out loud together.
To make the learning extra fun, we had an awesome time making sandwiches in class! As we layered our ingredients, we practiced words with the "ch" sound, like cheddar cheese, chips, and chop. It was a hands-on way to connect reading with real-life experiences, and the students loved it.
Enjoy the pictures below of our sandwich-making adventure and our growing confidence with the "ch" digraph.
This week we wrapped up our story Chick and Chimp’s Lunch, which gave us the perfect chance to dive deeper into the "ch" digraph. The "ch" sound is special because it’s made by combining two letters, c and h, to create one new sound, like in chick, chip, and cheese. We practiced listening for it, spotting it in words, and even saying it out loud together.
To make the learning extra fun, we had an awesome time making sandwiches in class! As we layered our ingredients, we practiced words with the "ch" sound, like cheddar cheese, chips, and chop. It was a hands-on way to connect reading with real-life experiences, and the students loved it.
Enjoy the pictures below of our sandwich-making adventure and our growing confidence with the "ch" digraph.
Week 3
Homework: GTE p.2-3 + read Chick and Chimp's Lunch
This week is a short one, but we’re diving into something exciting: the CH digraph. A digraph is when two letters work together to make one single sound. In this case, the letters c and h join forces to create the /ch/ sound, like in chip, chair, or chicken.
It’s important to remember that digraphs don’t always follow the usual rules of each letter on its own—when they’re paired, they create a brand-new sound.
Take a look at the link above for an explanation of the vocabulary in the story, and see if you can spot words with the CH digraph as you read.
This week is a short one, but we’re diving into something exciting: the CH digraph. A digraph is when two letters work together to make one single sound. In this case, the letters c and h join forces to create the /ch/ sound, like in chip, chair, or chicken.
It’s important to remember that digraphs don’t always follow the usual rules of each letter on its own—when they’re paired, they create a brand-new sound.
Take a look at the link above for an explanation of the vocabulary in the story, and see if you can spot words with the CH digraph as you read.
Week 2
Homework: GTE p.19-20
We're back for the second term! This week, we've been reading The Willow Pattern Plot. Continue to read the books out loud at home and make sure that you read with feeling!
We're back for the second term! This week, we've been reading The Willow Pattern Plot. Continue to read the books out loud at home and make sure that you read with feeling!