Week 13: Revision
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 3B - everyone has finished their Raz-Kids assignment. Well done!
I understand that assessment time can be stressful for everybody, so I like to have some fun and play games to study! Here are some more Blookets for you to play to help prepare for your GTE assessment. Good luck!
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b908520d1e66cd22c7b21
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b917a0b79deb5b708452c
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b919c53d5f6898325b5fe
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b91bb76875f67778d350f
I understand that assessment time can be stressful for everybody, so I like to have some fun and play games to study! Here are some more Blookets for you to play to help prepare for your GTE assessment. Good luck!
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b908520d1e66cd22c7b21
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b917a0b79deb5b708452c
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b919c53d5f6898325b5fe
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=684b91bb76875f67778d350f
Week 12: Showtime!
Friday: HW: GTE p.14-16 and do all corrections (Due Monday)
Today we talked about Thalia and Melpomene, the muses of comedy and tragedy. Remember, comedy is something funny and happy, and tragedy is something sad and serious. You can read more about it on the first page of our GTE book.
Happy revision! play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a389b07d6384386d9db play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a7076875f67778b6eda play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a9620d1e66cd22ab2b4
Today we talked about Thalia and Melpomene, the muses of comedy and tragedy. Remember, comedy is something funny and happy, and tragedy is something sad and serious. You can read more about it on the first page of our GTE book.
Happy revision! play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a389b07d6384386d9db play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a7076875f67778b6eda play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68438a9620d1e66cd22ab2b4
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW: GTE p.14-16 (Due Friday)
We finished the performances and they were great! I'm so proud of all of you for your hard work and dedication to acting! The last thing to do now is to complete GTE pages 14-16 (It's a Wrap) and hand it in on Friday! Awesome job, everybody!
We finished the performances and they were great! I'm so proud of all of you for your hard work and dedication to acting! The last thing to do now is to complete GTE pages 14-16 (It's a Wrap) and hand it in on Friday! Awesome job, everybody!
Week 11: Almost showtime!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: HW: GTE p.13 -keep practicing the script (all roles)! We will complete the drama asssessments next week (Week 12)
This week we're focusing on how to get into character. We looked at different lines from the poem, and practiced reading them with the same FEELING and EMOTION as how we think they would be portrayed by the characters.
We also learned about IMPROVISATION. That means if you say a line and it's not exactly the same as the script, then it's totally OK, as long as you still can say it naturally and get the meaning across.
Finally, we wrapped up with acting out the script in groups of four in front of the class. Please note how the acutal drama assessment is going to take place:
This week we're focusing on how to get into character. We looked at different lines from the poem, and practiced reading them with the same FEELING and EMOTION as how we think they would be portrayed by the characters.
We also learned about IMPROVISATION. That means if you say a line and it's not exactly the same as the script, then it's totally OK, as long as you still can say it naturally and get the meaning across.
Finally, we wrapped up with acting out the script in groups of four in front of the class. Please note how the acutal drama assessment is going to take place:
- Groups of four will randomly be selected to come up and perform.
- It is OK to hold the script, but you should try your best to not read directly from the script.
- There is an evaluation sheet that everyone needs to fill out for one classmate. This will ensure that you are paying attention to the drama and you understand how you will be scored.
- There is a score sheet that I (the teacher) will complete to give you your final drama score. Please familiarize yourselves with this sheet and make sure that you understand how you need to perform in order to attain the full mark.
- Your voice needs to be loud and clear.
- You need to be confident.
- You need to make eye contact.
- You need to get into character.
- You need to be a good audience member.
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Week 9: Practice makes perfect!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: HW: GTE p.13 - practice the script (all roles)!
The drama practice continues and Miss Stephanie has been reviewing drama skills with the classes. Remember...
The presentation from Tuesday and Wednesday: www.canva.com/design/DAGm7LNTB2Y/rE8t8I2DMwwRodAgay2-2A/edit?utm_content=DAGm7LNTB2Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
The drama practice continues and Miss Stephanie has been reviewing drama skills with the classes. Remember...
- face the audience
- have spatial awareness (know where you are on stage)
- use facial expressions that match your emotions
- project your voices
- change your voice and be realistic
- relax...don't be so tense
- REMEMBER YOUR LINES! But if your forget, then improvise!
The presentation from Tuesday and Wednesday: www.canva.com/design/DAGm7LNTB2Y/rE8t8I2DMwwRodAgay2-2A/edit?utm_content=DAGm7LNTB2Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
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Week 8: Still drama-ing!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: HW: GTE p.13 - practice the script (all roles)!
For this week, Miss Stephanie has been teaching more drama techniques, like using our voices and facing the audience and being convincing actors. Tuesday and Wednesday's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGmjuGOULo/oOGUgk53IFotqSpesuAmtA/edit Have a look and keep practicing these techniques!
For this week, Miss Stephanie has been teaching more drama techniques, like using our voices and facing the audience and being convincing actors. Tuesday and Wednesday's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGmjuGOULo/oOGUgk53IFotqSpesuAmtA/edit Have a look and keep practicing these techniques!
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Week 7: DRAMA!
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW Re-read GTE p.2 and have a look at p.10-13, focusing on the script
In today's lesson, Miss Stephanie introduced DRAMA to the class. You can re-read GTE p.2 to revise what we learned. You can also look at the lesson presentation here: www.canva.com/design/DAGl4-rpE2s/e0os397_9mlyEYK2kv_R4w/edit
We also spent a lot of time re-enacting the drama script on p.13 - Miss Stephanie and I read the script and invited the class to come up in groups of four to act out the actions without speaking. This is a type of body awareness activity which helps the class understand how the different characters move during the drama.
You should practice movement when you practice reading the script at home!
In today's lesson, Miss Stephanie introduced DRAMA to the class. You can re-read GTE p.2 to revise what we learned. You can also look at the lesson presentation here: www.canva.com/design/DAGl4-rpE2s/e0os397_9mlyEYK2kv_R4w/edit
We also spent a lot of time re-enacting the drama script on p.13 - Miss Stephanie and I read the script and invited the class to come up in groups of four to act out the actions without speaking. This is a type of body awareness activity which helps the class understand how the different characters move during the drama.
You should practice movement when you practice reading the script at home!
Week 6: Before and After (Writing) + Intro to DRAMA
Friday: HW: READ GTE p.10-13
Today we started talking about what we will do for the remainder of the term - DRAMA! These lessons are going to be super fun. We will spend lots of time practicing our speech and enunciation (speaking loud and clear), our body movement whilst on stage, and becoming CONVINCING actors! I taught today's lessons, because I wanted to clarify that we will be performing group dramas that will count for ten (10) total marks towards the third GTE assessment. You should read GTE p.10-13 to have a clear understanding of what is required of each student to attain the full mark for the Drama Assessment. Please don't worry though - we will spend part of each of the remaining lessons learning and practicing our lines. But to be clear - everyone must learn the lines of each part: Gran, Annena, Biff, and Staff.
I want to reiterate that these lessons are meant to be fun and they are going to be fun, and you will not have any homework outside of practicing your lines for the performance. This, however, doesn't mean that there will not be any learning going on. Students will gain confidence in using their voices. They will be comfortable performing in front of their peers. They will learn to speak loud and clearly. They will learn how to pronounce words correctly. They will learn to play different roles. And they will learn how to become convincing young actors!
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and ask!
Today's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGlmu-mv74/2Z7vb4Xlho8TWqgYk9RVrA/view?utm_content=DAGlmu-mv74&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he79333d703
Today we started talking about what we will do for the remainder of the term - DRAMA! These lessons are going to be super fun. We will spend lots of time practicing our speech and enunciation (speaking loud and clear), our body movement whilst on stage, and becoming CONVINCING actors! I taught today's lessons, because I wanted to clarify that we will be performing group dramas that will count for ten (10) total marks towards the third GTE assessment. You should read GTE p.10-13 to have a clear understanding of what is required of each student to attain the full mark for the Drama Assessment. Please don't worry though - we will spend part of each of the remaining lessons learning and practicing our lines. But to be clear - everyone must learn the lines of each part: Gran, Annena, Biff, and Staff.
I want to reiterate that these lessons are meant to be fun and they are going to be fun, and you will not have any homework outside of practicing your lines for the performance. This, however, doesn't mean that there will not be any learning going on. Students will gain confidence in using their voices. They will be comfortable performing in front of their peers. They will learn to speak loud and clearly. They will learn how to pronounce words correctly. They will learn to play different roles. And they will learn how to become convincing young actors!
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and ask!
Today's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGlmu-mv74/2Z7vb4Xlho8TWqgYk9RVrA/view?utm_content=DAGlmu-mv74&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he79333d703
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW GTE p.27-28
In today's lesson, Miss Stephanie taught the class how to use the words before and after. Imagine you have a big box of toys.
For the homework on p.27, you need to read the sentences and circle either before or after. Then, you need to look at the two sentences and turn them into one sentence (twice). You should use before to make one sentence, and then after to make another sentence.
Finally, for the homework on p.28, you need to make up an imaginary journey and write about it using before and after. A journey is a trip or adventure from one place to another. It can be a long or short travel, and it can happen by walking, driving, or even flying. A journey can also be about learning or growing, like when you go through new experiences in life. It’s not just about the destination but also about the experiences you have along the way!
Presentation for today's lesson: www.canva.com/design/DAGlTu0KYLg/r8TP_6Xb0X97Z68q8Vd9Bw/edit?utm_content=DAGlTu0KYLg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
In today's lesson, Miss Stephanie taught the class how to use the words before and after. Imagine you have a big box of toys.
- Before is like when you’re still playing with your toys. For example, if you say, “I will clean up my toys before dinner,” it means you will put your toys away first, and then you will eat dinner.
- After is what happens when you finish something. If you say, “I will play outside after dinner,” it means you will eat dinner first, and then you will go outside to play.
For the homework on p.27, you need to read the sentences and circle either before or after. Then, you need to look at the two sentences and turn them into one sentence (twice). You should use before to make one sentence, and then after to make another sentence.
Finally, for the homework on p.28, you need to make up an imaginary journey and write about it using before and after. A journey is a trip or adventure from one place to another. It can be a long or short travel, and it can happen by walking, driving, or even flying. A journey can also be about learning or growing, like when you go through new experiences in life. It’s not just about the destination but also about the experiences you have along the way!
Presentation for today's lesson: www.canva.com/design/DAGlTu0KYLg/r8TP_6Xb0X97Z68q8Vd9Bw/edit?utm_content=DAGlTu0KYLg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Week 5: Compound Nouns (Writing)
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW GTE p.25-26 Gimkit link: www.gimkit.com/join/67fcda3e614df80bbab816f9
Today, Ms. Stephanie reviewed compound nouns with the class. Remember, a compound noun is like a special word made by putting two smaller words together.
For example:
This week's homework is to complete GTE pages 25 and 26. On page 25, you need to make compound nouns out of the words written on the page. Then, you need to read the passage and circle all of the compound nouns. Finally, on page 26, you need to write a silly story using as many compound nouns as you can! It's a free writing exercise, so have some fun with it and write about anything you like!
This week's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGkj8Nonf8/6QF5idcxpIzraZh56DHVmw/edit?utm_content=DAGkj8Nonf8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Today, Ms. Stephanie reviewed compound nouns with the class. Remember, a compound noun is like a special word made by putting two smaller words together.
For example:
- Tooth + brush = toothbrush: It's a brush for your teeth!
- Sun + flower = sunflower: It's a flower that looks like the sun!
This week's homework is to complete GTE pages 25 and 26. On page 25, you need to make compound nouns out of the words written on the page. Then, you need to read the passage and circle all of the compound nouns. Finally, on page 26, you need to write a silly story using as many compound nouns as you can! It's a free writing exercise, so have some fun with it and write about anything you like!
This week's presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGkj8Nonf8/6QF5idcxpIzraZh56DHVmw/edit?utm_content=DAGkj8Nonf8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Week 4: ORT - Victorian Adventure
Friday: HW GTE p.20-21
Today, Ms. Stephanie led the class through what they need to do for this weekend's homework - to pretend you are a child worker in the Victorian Times, and write a diary entry about your worst day ever. You should give yourself a new "Victorian" name, and think about what your worst day ever was as a child worker. Ms. Stephanie helped students choose their "Victorian" names based on their birth month and day. You can click on the link below to check if you like. Think about how your day started, and then write about it. Finsh by writing about how your day ended, and then draw two pictures - one for the beginning of the day and one for the end of the day.
You should focus on these questions to help you along on your writing:
Have a look at the presentation for today's lesson here: www.canva.com/design/DAGkMplyl4M/wXAhoqD509B4cQDfXj-AKg/edit?utm_content=DAGkMplyl4M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Today, Ms. Stephanie led the class through what they need to do for this weekend's homework - to pretend you are a child worker in the Victorian Times, and write a diary entry about your worst day ever. You should give yourself a new "Victorian" name, and think about what your worst day ever was as a child worker. Ms. Stephanie helped students choose their "Victorian" names based on their birth month and day. You can click on the link below to check if you like. Think about how your day started, and then write about it. Finsh by writing about how your day ended, and then draw two pictures - one for the beginning of the day and one for the end of the day.
You should focus on these questions to help you along on your writing:
- What happened?
- Why was it so bad?
- Did anyone help you?
- How did you feel?
- Did it get better in the end?
Have a look at the presentation for today's lesson here: www.canva.com/design/DAGkMplyl4M/wXAhoqD509B4cQDfXj-AKg/edit?utm_content=DAGkMplyl4M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Tuesday and Wednesday:
This week we learned what it's like to be a child during the Victorian Times! I took over the first part of the lesson and became Mr. Mean, a factory owner duting the Victorian Times. Your child might have told you about it haha 😂 I gave them some plastic packing string and made them make pom-poms. I even threatened to take away their lunch if they didn't do a good job! If anybody talked or laughed or wasn't working hard enough, I made them stand up and work! No fun allowed!!! 😂😂😂 In the end, they knew I was just joking and they got a reward for their hard work.
After that, Ms. Stephanie got the class to read Victorian Adventure with their new understanding of what life was like nearly 200 years ago.
This week we learned what it's like to be a child during the Victorian Times! I took over the first part of the lesson and became Mr. Mean, a factory owner duting the Victorian Times. Your child might have told you about it haha 😂 I gave them some plastic packing string and made them make pom-poms. I even threatened to take away their lunch if they didn't do a good job! If anybody talked or laughed or wasn't working hard enough, I made them stand up and work! No fun allowed!!! 😂😂😂 In the end, they knew I was just joking and they got a reward for their hard work.
After that, Ms. Stephanie got the class to read Victorian Adventure with their new understanding of what life was like nearly 200 years ago.
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Week 3: Writing Unit 7 - Before and After
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW GTE p.23-24
Miss Stephanie reviewed what we learned last Friday - suffixes -ful and -les. She also taught comparative and superlative adverbs. Here's what you need to know about comparative and superlative adverbs:
Comparative adverbs compare two things, often using -er or more. For example, "She runs more quickly than her brother." Superlative adverbs show the highest degree among three or more things, using -est or most. For instance, "She runs the most quickly in her class." So, comparative is for two things, and superlative is for the best of all.
For the homework, you need to write about an invention, and follow the pattern on p.23 to write about what life was like before and after it. Finally, draw a picture showing before and one showing after. Have a look at the picture below. It's just an example that can help you get an idea of how to do your homework - the invention that you write about should be a REAL thing.
Today's lesson starts on page 18 of this presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGiUA2s0OE/VqHhzv0SKtBH2TqpysPzRA/view?utm_content=DAGiUA2s0OE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc1cf2cbfa1#13
Miss Stephanie reviewed what we learned last Friday - suffixes -ful and -les. She also taught comparative and superlative adverbs. Here's what you need to know about comparative and superlative adverbs:
Comparative adverbs compare two things, often using -er or more. For example, "She runs more quickly than her brother." Superlative adverbs show the highest degree among three or more things, using -est or most. For instance, "She runs the most quickly in her class." So, comparative is for two things, and superlative is for the best of all.
For the homework, you need to write about an invention, and follow the pattern on p.23 to write about what life was like before and after it. Finally, draw a picture showing before and one showing after. Have a look at the picture below. It's just an example that can help you get an idea of how to do your homework - the invention that you write about should be a REAL thing.
Today's lesson starts on page 18 of this presentation: www.canva.com/design/DAGiUA2s0OE/VqHhzv0SKtBH2TqpysPzRA/view?utm_content=DAGiUA2s0OE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc1cf2cbfa1#13
Week 2: A Day In London (ORT)
Friday: NO HW 😊👏 Gimkit link: www.gimkit.com/join/67e5eb9e63afd70905ad0bd3
Today, Miss Stephanie taught the classes about suffixes: A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or make a new word. For example, if you take the word "care" and add the suffix "-ful," it becomes "careful," which means being cautious. Another example is the word "count." If you add the suffix "-less," it becomes "countless," which means something you can't count because there are so many! Here's Miss Stephanie's presentation for the lesson - you can learn more about suffixes by clicking the link: www.canva.com/design/DAGiUA2s0OE/VqHhzv0SKtBH2TqpysPzRA/view?utm_content=DAGiUA2s0OE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc1cf2cbfa1
Today, Miss Stephanie taught the classes about suffixes: A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or make a new word. For example, if you take the word "care" and add the suffix "-ful," it becomes "careful," which means being cautious. Another example is the word "count." If you add the suffix "-less," it becomes "countless," which means something you can't count because there are so many! Here's Miss Stephanie's presentation for the lesson - you can learn more about suffixes by clicking the link: www.canva.com/design/DAGiUA2s0OE/VqHhzv0SKtBH2TqpysPzRA/view?utm_content=DAGiUA2s0OE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc1cf2cbfa1
Tuesday and Wednesday: HW GTE p.18-19
We have been enjoying the story A Day in London and practicing our reading aloud. For homework, please complete pages 18 and 19. On page 18, they will need to label the different places mentioned in the story—remember to use capital letters when appropriate. On page 19, they should look up the two vocabulary words in a dictionary and write them into their books. Finally, think of some adjectives to describe Gran! Have a look at the lesson presentatin here: www.canva.com/design/DAGiIlnoUmo/8gveeFGythFN5bHX_loJOQ/view?utm_content=DAGiIlnoUmo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc28ab98fc6
As you may have heard, we are fortunate to have a student teacher, Miss Stephanie, who will be leading the GTE lessons through May. I am closely collaborating with her and will be present in the classroom as an observer and mentor. Miss Stephanie is doing an excellent job with teaching and marking as part of her practicum. Interestingly, I had the pleasure of being her Grade 3 class teacher during her time at GT! The students adore her; she is kind, patient, and has quickly become a favorite among the children.
We have been enjoying the story A Day in London and practicing our reading aloud. For homework, please complete pages 18 and 19. On page 18, they will need to label the different places mentioned in the story—remember to use capital letters when appropriate. On page 19, they should look up the two vocabulary words in a dictionary and write them into their books. Finally, think of some adjectives to describe Gran! Have a look at the lesson presentatin here: www.canva.com/design/DAGiIlnoUmo/8gveeFGythFN5bHX_loJOQ/view?utm_content=DAGiIlnoUmo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc28ab98fc6
As you may have heard, we are fortunate to have a student teacher, Miss Stephanie, who will be leading the GTE lessons through May. I am closely collaborating with her and will be present in the classroom as an observer and mentor. Miss Stephanie is doing an excellent job with teaching and marking as part of her practicum. Interestingly, I had the pleasure of being her Grade 3 class teacher during her time at GT! The students adore her; she is kind, patient, and has quickly become a favorite among the children.
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