Week 8: Kenning Poems and BLOOKET
Friday:
HW: NO HOMEWORK! AS PROMISED, HERE ARE THE BLOOKET GAMES TO REVISE:
Tower Defense 2: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b45f70f0e610df2ddae38
Monster Brawl: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b4619ec393cebffd9da3d
Tower of Doom: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b463fec393cebffd9da3f
Tower Defense: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b46645117ece5f4ad548a
Factory: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b47515117ece5f4ad548f
Crazy Kingdom: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b46d55117ece5f4ad548c
Cafe: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b4702a0f24ad947873111
HW: NO HOMEWORK! AS PROMISED, HERE ARE THE BLOOKET GAMES TO REVISE:
Tower Defense 2: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b45f70f0e610df2ddae38
Monster Brawl: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b4619ec393cebffd9da3d
Tower of Doom: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b463fec393cebffd9da3f
Tower Defense: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b46645117ece5f4ad548a
Factory: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b47515117ece5f4ad548f
Crazy Kingdom: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b46d55117ece5f4ad548c
Cafe: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=671b4702a0f24ad947873111
Tuesday (3A), Wednesday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.28-29
Today's lesson was about AGENT NOUNS.
An agent noun is a special kind of word that tells us who does an action. For example, if you think about the word "run," the person who runs is called a "runner." So, "runner" is an agent noun because it shows who is doing the running.
It's like a superhero name for someone who does something!
Here are some examples of agent nouns:
For your Kenning poem, you need to think about some things that describe who you are. Here's a Kenning poem about me:
Sushi eater.
Photo taker.
Baseball lover.
Children teacher.
Japan traveler.
Tomato hater.
Daughter father.
And a bonus for everyone who's visiting my website...here's your secret access to a Blooket that we will play on Friday to help us revise what we've learnt this term: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6715ab98c9ba247240451f1e
HW: Complete GTE p.28-29
Today's lesson was about AGENT NOUNS.
An agent noun is a special kind of word that tells us who does an action. For example, if you think about the word "run," the person who runs is called a "runner." So, "runner" is an agent noun because it shows who is doing the running.
It's like a superhero name for someone who does something!
Here are some examples of agent nouns:
- Teacher (from "teach")
- Baker (from "bake")
- Driver (from "drive")
- Singer (from "sing")
- Painter (from "paint")
- Dancer (from "dance")
- Builder (from "build")
- Player (from "play")
- Writer (from "write")
- Reader (from "read")
For your Kenning poem, you need to think about some things that describe who you are. Here's a Kenning poem about me:
Sushi eater.
Photo taker.
Baseball lover.
Children teacher.
Japan traveler.
Tomato hater.
Daughter father.
And a bonus for everyone who's visiting my website...here's your secret access to a Blooket that we will play on Friday to help us revise what we've learnt this term: play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6715ab98c9ba247240451f1e
Week 7: Limericks
Friday
HW: Complete GTE p.26-27
Amazing job on your limericks!!!
Today, we learned when to use the words 'but' and 'because' in sentences. A quick explanation:
Using "but"
"But" is used to show a contrast between two ideas. It often connects two sentences that are different from each other.
"Because" is used to explain the reason for something. It tells us why something happens.
HW: Complete GTE p.26-27
Amazing job on your limericks!!!
Today, we learned when to use the words 'but' and 'because' in sentences. A quick explanation:
Using "but"
"But" is used to show a contrast between two ideas. It often connects two sentences that are different from each other.
- Example: I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
- In this sentence, you wanted to go to the park, but the rain changed your plans.
"Because" is used to explain the reason for something. It tells us why something happens.
- Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
- Here, you stayed home and the reason is that it was raining.
Tuesday (3A), Wednesday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.16-17
Limericks are going to be the most challenging poems that we do this year, but I think that you have all been working super hard and you're doing a GREAT job!!!
A couple things to note about limericks:
HW: Complete GTE p.16-17
Limericks are going to be the most challenging poems that we do this year, but I think that you have all been working super hard and you're doing a GREAT job!!!
A couple things to note about limericks:
- They are FIVE LINES long.
- The last word of lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme.
- The last word of lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
- They are usually about a person, place, or animal.
- They often start out like this: There once was a _________________ named __________________.
| g3_gte_limerick_poems.pptx |
Week 6: Clerihew poems
Tuesday (3A), Wednesday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.14-15 (You can draw some pictures for your clerihew poem, too)
Today we learned about clerihew poems. Remember:
A clerihew is a fun and silly type of poem that has a special way of being written. Here’s how it works:
Here’s an Example:
Albert Einstein
Had crazy hair, oh so fine.
He thought of things that were quite bizarre,
Like how light travels from a star!
Notice that the last words in lines 1 and 2 rhyme and the last words in lines 3 and 4 rhyme!
HW: Complete GTE p.14-15 (You can draw some pictures for your clerihew poem, too)
Today we learned about clerihew poems. Remember:
A clerihew is a fun and silly type of poem that has a special way of being written. Here’s how it works:
- Four Lines: A clerihew has four lines.
- AABB Rhyme Scheme: The first two lines rhyme with each other, and the last two lines rhyme with each other, like this: A (first line) A (second line) B (third line) B (fourth line).
- About a Person or Animal: It usually talks about a real person, often someone famous or interesting.
- Funny or Silly: The lines can be quirky or humorous!
Here’s an Example:
Albert Einstein
Had crazy hair, oh so fine.
He thought of things that were quite bizarre,
Like how light travels from a star!
Notice that the last words in lines 1 and 2 rhyme and the last words in lines 3 and 4 rhyme!
Week 5: Conquain Poems (3B) and...
Wednesday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.11-12 (ORT)
Today we learned how to write Cinquain poems (see Week 4 below) 👇
Everyone did a really good job, and I believe that most finished in class already! You can have a look at the practice poem that we did together in class:
HW: Complete GTE p.11-12 (ORT)
Today we learned how to write Cinquain poems (see Week 4 below) 👇
Everyone did a really good job, and I believe that most finished in class already! You can have a look at the practice poem that we did together in class:
Week 4: Haiku Poems and The Rainbow Machine (and cinquain poems with 3A)
Friday (3A):
HW: Complete GTE p.11-12 (due next Wednesday)
Today we needed to get a bit ahead because we're missing our double lesson next week, so we learned all about cinquain poems.
A cinquain is a special kind of poem that has five lines. Each line has a different number of syllables:
Here is an example from class:
Apples. <---- The topic, 2 syllables.
Red delicious. <---- Two adjectives, 4 syllables.
Eating, buying, planting. <---- Three verbs, 6 syllables.
I eat apples every day. <---- A sentence, 8 syllables.
Yummy. <---- One more two-syllable word about the topic.
HW: Complete GTE p.11-12 (due next Wednesday)
Today we needed to get a bit ahead because we're missing our double lesson next week, so we learned all about cinquain poems.
A cinquain is a special kind of poem that has five lines. Each line has a different number of syllables:
- The first line should be a topic. This line is only 2 syllables.
- The second line is made up of adjectives. This line is 4 syllables.
- The third line is made up of verbs. This line is 6 syllables.
- The fourth line can be a sentence or a phrase. This line has 8 syllables.
- The fifth line is one more word about the topic. This line has 2 syllables.
Here is an example from class:
Apples. <---- The topic, 2 syllables.
Red delicious. <---- Two adjectives, 4 syllables.
Eating, buying, planting. <---- Three verbs, 6 syllables.
I eat apples every day. <---- A sentence, 8 syllables.
Yummy. <---- One more two-syllable word about the topic.
| g3_gt_english_-_cinquain_poems.pptx |
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Friday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.10-11 (due next Wednesday)
Today we had fun writing haiku poems. You can scroll down a bit for the PowerPoint from the lesson (from Tuesday's lesson with 3A) 👇
HW: Complete GTE p.10-11 (due next Wednesday)
Today we had fun writing haiku poems. You can scroll down a bit for the PowerPoint from the lesson (from Tuesday's lesson with 3A) 👇
Wednesday (3B):
HW: Complete GTE p.20-21 (ORT)
Today we practiced reading out loud, with clear voices and FEELING! Everyone did an AMAZING job. I was so impressed at every single student's ability to read with loud and clear voices. Keep practicing at home!
You can have a look at the PowerPoint from today's lesson below. You can also watch the videos from the lesson, too.
HW: Complete GTE p.20-21 (ORT)
Today we practiced reading out loud, with clear voices and FEELING! Everyone did an AMAZING job. I was so impressed at every single student's ability to read with loud and clear voices. Keep practicing at home!
You can have a look at the PowerPoint from today's lesson below. You can also watch the videos from the lesson, too.
| g3_-_the_rainbow_machine.pptx |
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Tuesday (3A):
HW: Complete GTE p.10-11
Today we learned all about haiku poems. A haiku is a special kind of poem that has three short lines.
HW: Complete GTE p.10-11
Today we learned all about haiku poems. A haiku is a special kind of poem that has three short lines.
- The first line has 5 sounds (or syllables), like “The flowers are red.”
- The second line has 7 sounds, like “The sun is shining bright.”
- The last line has 5 sounds again, like “The sky is so blue.”
| writing_haiku_poems.pdf |
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Week 3: Diamante Poems and The Rainbow Machine
Tuesday and Friday:
HW: Complete GTE p.8-9 and 20-21 and hand it in the next day.
Unfortunatelty, I'm a bit behind with 3B, so we played catch-up to 3A on Friday. We learned about DIAMANTE poems - which are poems that are diamond-shaped and are written like a mirror.
Diamante poems:
HW: Complete GTE p.8-9 and 20-21 and hand it in the next day.
Unfortunatelty, I'm a bit behind with 3B, so we played catch-up to 3A on Friday. We learned about DIAMANTE poems - which are poems that are diamond-shaped and are written like a mirror.
Diamante poems:
- Are 7 lines long
- Consist of nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Are written like a mirror, where:
- Lines 1 and 7 are opposite nouns.
- Line 2 is two adjectives about line 1.
- Line 3 is three verbs about line 1.
- Line 4 is four nouns. The first two nouns are about line 1. The second two nouns are about line 7.
- Line 5 is three verbs about line 7.
- Line 6 is two adjectives about line 7.
| diamante_poems.pdf |
Week 2: Acrostic Poems
Tuesday and Wednesday:
HW: Complete GTE p.6-7 and hand it in the next day.
An acrostic poem is a fun type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when you read them from top to bottom. Here’s how it works:
Choose a Word: Pick a word you like, maybe your name or something fun like "DOG."
Write Lines: Each line of the poem starts with the letters of that word. For example, if you choose "DOG," you might write:
Dogs are playful,
Often wagging their tails,
Great friends for kids!
Make it Creative: You can write about anything related to that word. It can be silly, serious, or about your favorite things!
It’s a fun way to express your thoughts and share what you love!
We also did
Have a look at the slides from the PowerPoint below. You can also find a PDF of the presentation,
HW: Complete GTE p.6-7 and hand it in the next day.
An acrostic poem is a fun type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when you read them from top to bottom. Here’s how it works:
Choose a Word: Pick a word you like, maybe your name or something fun like "DOG."
Write Lines: Each line of the poem starts with the letters of that word. For example, if you choose "DOG," you might write:
Dogs are playful,
Often wagging their tails,
Great friends for kids!
Make it Creative: You can write about anything related to that word. It can be silly, serious, or about your favorite things!
It’s a fun way to express your thoughts and share what you love!
We also did
Have a look at the slides from the PowerPoint below. You can also find a PDF of the presentation,
| acrostic_poems.pdf |
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Week 1: Introducing Poetry
Tuesday and Wednesday:
HW: please remember to bring your four (4) ORT books and keep them in class in your locker in the back of the classroom.
Welcome back to school Grade 3s! This week we learned what poetry is!
What is poetry?
Poetry is like telling a story with special words that sound nice together. It can be about anything, like flowers, animals, or feelings.
Imagine you’re playing with your toys and want to say how much you love your teddy bear. Instead of just saying, “I love my teddy bear,” you could say, “My cuddly bear, soft and bright, hugs me tight every night.”
Poetry uses fun rhymes and rhythms, which make it like a song. It can make us feel happy, sad, or even silly! So, poetry is just a fun way to share our thoughts and feelings with pretty words.
We were also introduced to the poetry of three famous poets: Shel Silverstein, Michael Rosen, and Jack Prelutsky. I asked everybody a question in class, and it's something that I want you all to think about: What do these three poets have in common?
Sometimes poems are super funny (and a little bit rude 👀), but poetry should be free, and a way for us to express our feelings!
Here, you can read the poems by Silverstein and Prelutsky:
Enjoy and see you on Friday (hopefully)!
HW: please remember to bring your four (4) ORT books and keep them in class in your locker in the back of the classroom.
Welcome back to school Grade 3s! This week we learned what poetry is!
What is poetry?
Poetry is like telling a story with special words that sound nice together. It can be about anything, like flowers, animals, or feelings.
Imagine you’re playing with your toys and want to say how much you love your teddy bear. Instead of just saying, “I love my teddy bear,” you could say, “My cuddly bear, soft and bright, hugs me tight every night.”
Poetry uses fun rhymes and rhythms, which make it like a song. It can make us feel happy, sad, or even silly! So, poetry is just a fun way to share our thoughts and feelings with pretty words.
We were also introduced to the poetry of three famous poets: Shel Silverstein, Michael Rosen, and Jack Prelutsky. I asked everybody a question in class, and it's something that I want you all to think about: What do these three poets have in common?
Sometimes poems are super funny (and a little bit rude 👀), but poetry should be free, and a way for us to express our feelings!
Here, you can read the poems by Silverstein and Prelutsky:
- www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48040/the-creature-in-the-classroom
- www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/shel-silverstein-poems
Enjoy and see you on Friday (hopefully)!
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And here's a PDF of the PowerPoint from the lesson 👇
| introducing_poetry.pdf |