Weeks 11-12
Homework: GTE p.30-31
We wrapped up this term by finishing our final writing unit. I was very impressed with your ability to group your ideas into paragraphs and maintain organization in your writing! Nice work!
We've also been doing a lot of reading out loud from Roald Dahl's "The Twits" - either me reading to the class, or students reading out loud. We've been having a lot of fun with this, and I encourage more reading out loud. It's a fantastic way to practicce speaking.
We wrapped up this term by finishing our final writing unit. I was very impressed with your ability to group your ideas into paragraphs and maintain organization in your writing! Nice work!
We've also been doing a lot of reading out loud from Roald Dahl's "The Twits" - either me reading to the class, or students reading out loud. We've been having a lot of fun with this, and I encourage more reading out loud. It's a fantastic way to practicce speaking.
Week 10
Homework: No HW this week!
We started learning about themes this week and had a really good discussion about them, as well.
Think of a theme as the "big secret message" or the "heart" of a story.
When you read a book or watch a movie, there are two different things happening:
The Plot: This is what happens (like a wizard fighting a dragon).
The Theme: This is what the story is really about on the inside (like how being brave is more important than being strong).
How to find a theme:
Since the author usually doesn't come out and say, "Hey! The theme is friendship!", you have to be a detective. You can find it by asking yourself: "What did the characters learn?"
Kindness: If you help others, it makes the world better (like Cinderella).
Bravery: Facing your fears even when you’re scared (like Finding Nemo).
Love: The power of love between family and friends.
Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get really hard.
Adventure: Exploring nerw places and trying new things.
Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get tough.
We started learning about themes this week and had a really good discussion about them, as well.
Think of a theme as the "big secret message" or the "heart" of a story.
When you read a book or watch a movie, there are two different things happening:
The Plot: This is what happens (like a wizard fighting a dragon).
The Theme: This is what the story is really about on the inside (like how being brave is more important than being strong).
How to find a theme:
Since the author usually doesn't come out and say, "Hey! The theme is friendship!", you have to be a detective. You can find it by asking yourself: "What did the characters learn?"
Kindness: If you help others, it makes the world better (like Cinderella).
Bravery: Facing your fears even when you’re scared (like Finding Nemo).
Love: The power of love between family and friends.
Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get really hard.
Adventure: Exploring nerw places and trying new things.
Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get tough.
Week 9
Homework: GTE p.28-29
This week we worked on our second writing unit of the term. This was a creative writing unit, so I allowed the class to write on their own during the lesson time. This gives them a chance to work independently and for me to have a better idea of their writing level. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have written!
This week we worked on our second writing unit of the term. This was a creative writing unit, so I allowed the class to write on their own during the lesson time. This gives them a chance to work independently and for me to have a better idea of their writing level. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have written!
Week 8
Homework: GTE p.14-15 Presentation from the lesson
We continued learning about plot this week (see below, and also click the link above).
We played a Baamboozle game to revise the plot (you can play here: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/4015127)
We also spent some time reading English books on the rooftop in the beautiful weather.
And finally, we completed the homework in our GTE books on pages 14 and 15.
It was a smooth week and the class seemed to really understand the different parts of the plot and Freytag's Pyramid!
We continued learning about plot this week (see below, and also click the link above).
We played a Baamboozle game to revise the plot (you can play here: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/4015127)
We also spent some time reading English books on the rooftop in the beautiful weather.
And finally, we completed the homework in our GTE books on pages 14 and 15.
It was a smooth week and the class seemed to really understand the different parts of the plot and Freytag's Pyramid!
Week 7
Homework: GTE p.13 Presentation from the lesson
We started the week off with some revision of what we have learned so far this term by playing a Baamboozle game. You can play yourselves here.
Then we started learning about plot. Plot is just the story’s path—like the map that shows us where the adventure goes. It tells us what happens first, next, and last.
🏔 Freytag’s PyramidImagine a mountain you climb up and then go down. That’s how stories usually work!
1. Beginning (Exposition)
We started the week off with some revision of what we have learned so far this term by playing a Baamboozle game. You can play yourselves here.
Then we started learning about plot. Plot is just the story’s path—like the map that shows us where the adventure goes. It tells us what happens first, next, and last.
🏔 Freytag’s PyramidImagine a mountain you climb up and then go down. That’s how stories usually work!
1. Beginning (Exposition)
- This is the start of the story.
- We meet the characters and see where they live.
- Example: “Once upon a time, a girl named Mia lived in a small village.”
- The story starts to get exciting.
- Problems or challenges appear.
- Example: “One day, Mia found a secret map to hidden treasure.”
- The biggest, most exciting moment!
- The hero faces the hardest challenge.
- Example: “Mia fights the dragon guarding the treasure!”
- Things begin to calm down after the big moment.
- We see what happens because of the climax.
- Example: “The dragon flies away, and Mia opens the treasure chest.”
- The story is finished.
- Problems are solved, and we know how life goes on.
- Example: “Mia brings the treasure home, and everyone celebrates.”
- Start slow → climb up → zoom down → stop safely at the end.
Week 4
Homework: GTE p.26-27 (Due Monday) Presentation from the lesson
This week we wrapped up learning about characters. I love how creative you were in your writing, and everyone did an amazing job to use your imagination to come up with some really interesting characters!
On Thursday, we switched gears to start a new writing unit. For this unit, you need to imagine that you are writing a letter to your future self! Maybe one day you'll actually look back at what you wrote and it will bring back happy memories!
Here are some character examples that we created using AI 😂
This week we wrapped up learning about characters. I love how creative you were in your writing, and everyone did an amazing job to use your imagination to come up with some really interesting characters!
On Thursday, we switched gears to start a new writing unit. For this unit, you need to imagine that you are writing a letter to your future self! Maybe one day you'll actually look back at what you wrote and it will bring back happy memories!
Here are some character examples that we created using AI 😂
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Week 3
Homework: GTE p.10-11 (Due Friday)
We continued learning about characters in stories this week and created our own characters! We used AI to practice describing characters and focused on the importance of using more details in our writing. We also went to the rooftop for some reading on Thursday afternoon - the weather was amazing up there and the class were locked in to their books!
We continued learning about characters in stories this week and created our own characters! We used AI to practice describing characters and focused on the importance of using more details in our writing. We also went to the rooftop for some reading on Thursday afternoon - the weather was amazing up there and the class were locked in to their books!
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Week 2
Homework: GTE p.8-9 Presentation from the lesson
This week we wrapped up learning about settings, and then started talking about characters in stories. We had a lot of fun creating our own settings using AI. We also had some really great discussions about settings, too! Have a look at some of the wild settings that we created together in class!
I also want you to remember that when you create a setting for a story, the more detail you add, the more your readers will be able to picture what you are trying to describe. It's just like telling AI - the more detail we give, the more details will show up in the pictures that get generated!
Next week, we are going to learn all about characters and even create our own!
This week we wrapped up learning about settings, and then started talking about characters in stories. We had a lot of fun creating our own settings using AI. We also had some really great discussions about settings, too! Have a look at some of the wild settings that we created together in class!
I also want you to remember that when you create a setting for a story, the more detail you add, the more your readers will be able to picture what you are trying to describe. It's just like telling AI - the more detail we give, the more details will show up in the pictures that get generated!
Next week, we are going to learn all about characters and even create our own!
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Week 1
Tuesday and Thursday Homework: GTE p.5-6 (due Friday) Presentation from the lesson
This term, we're going to learn all about stories. We will talk about where stories happen, who is in them, what happens in them, and what they mean.
Our first lesson is about the setting. The setting is where and when a story takes place. We also learned how to talk about settings by describing the time, the landscape, the weather, and the characters or people who are there.
For homework, you get to create your very own Story World! We practiced this in class, and I showed you how to fill out the organizer on page 5. On page 6, you can draw a picture of your world—that's your setting! In our next lesson, we will share our Story Worlds with the class. It’s going to be fun!
Have a look at the presentation by clicking the link above. There's a special Blooket at the end for those of you who are visiting now!
This term, we're going to learn all about stories. We will talk about where stories happen, who is in them, what happens in them, and what they mean.
Our first lesson is about the setting. The setting is where and when a story takes place. We also learned how to talk about settings by describing the time, the landscape, the weather, and the characters or people who are there.
For homework, you get to create your very own Story World! We practiced this in class, and I showed you how to fill out the organizer on page 5. On page 6, you can draw a picture of your world—that's your setting! In our next lesson, we will share our Story Worlds with the class. It’s going to be fun!
Have a look at the presentation by clicking the link above. There's a special Blooket at the end for those of you who are visiting now!