Children's Day Mini Party! <:

National Day 2013 Photobooth

Oral Exams

English Oral Schedule:

21 Oct 1.30pm – 3.00 pm 5C4 English 
22 Oct 1.30pm – 3.00 pm 5C4 Mother Tongue

Email to Parents about Holiday Homework

Dear Parents,

I hope this finds you in good health. As many students have been falling sick in school, I hope that your children will take extra care of themselves and rest well during next week's break.

As the students have the whole of next week free, I have assigned the students the following homework
1) Oral Pictures to Practise
2) Oral Exam Tips (Attached below, students are given a set too)

3) Revision Paper C

Please take time to practise oral reading (newspapers and storybooks - with dialogue), picture description and conversation with your kids.

For conversation, you can ask them simple questions like:
1) Have you help any one before?
2) Do you think children should bring hand phones to school?

The children are required to answer to the question and give examples or share real-life experiences.

I will be with the children all the way for their SA2 and I hope you will be too.

Feel free to email me regarding anything about English!

Will be busy with PSLE English Marking next week but I will response to you within one working day.

Thank you dear parents!

Regards,

Ms Joanne

Weekend Homework

Weekend Homework

1) Situational Writing Tips
2) Learn the opening / closing phrases and useful descriptive phrases by heart.

Have a good weekend children! <:

Phrases to be learnt (During HE Wednesday)

1. I learnt that one can never escape the arms of justice and we should always be responsible for our own actions.

2. I quickly fished out my mobile phone from my pocket and punched the numbers “999” to call for the police.

3. Within minutes, the siren of the police car followed by the ambulance filled the air.

4. The reckless driver got his license revoked and was sentenced to five years of jail.

5. The cars were in a total wreck. Glass fragments were shattered all over the road.

Opening Phrases

Dear Students,

As the SA2 Paper 1 is due next Wednesday, I would like you to remember one opening phrase today

Index number (EVEN - 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20) Remember this:

Thin veils of clouds hung in the sky. It was hot that even the concrete ground radiated heat. After a long day at school, I trudged home wearily, lugging my heavy backpack. My whole body ached in protest but I forced myself to go on. I could not wait to get home to the comfort of an air-conditioned room.

Index number (ODD - 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21) Remember this:

Beads of perspiration were trickling down my forehead. The sun was so hot that there was a stinging sensation on my skin. After a long day at school, I trudged home wearily, lugging my heavy backpack. My whole body ached in protest but I forced myself to go on. I could not wait to get home to the comfort of an air-conditioned room.

Phrases will be tested as dictation tomorrow!

Set 11 WS!

Homework For The Day:

English:
Set 11 (Do All)

Homework For The Weekend!

Homework:

English:
Compre OE WS 7 (Do All Questions! Q6-10)

And Have A Happy Weekend! :D

Ms Joanne's Assistant - Jordan Pek

Hi There,

I am Jordan Pek

I am Ms Joanne's blogger helper

See you guys at school!

22nd August 2013

Today's homework:

English:
Compre OE WS 7 (Question 1 -3)

Science:
Vitaminaz Science (Plant And Animals) Both Knowledge Check-In

 

Pictures from DNA Lab (Diversity of Cells)

Managed to capture some moments during your DNA lesson at the Science Centre. ENJOY browsing! <:

Hello Again!

Dear Students,

Sorry, I haven't been updating this for this month as I have been so busy!

Today's homework is Learning Sheet 10.6.

Question 1 answer: Both Mary and Sandy like to cook.

See ya tomorrow! <:

Sing to the Dawn Oral Presentation

Dear Students,

You are to write a script about a character from Sing to the Dawn. You will be having a 1 minute presentation on 11th July Thursday or 12th July Friday. It will be 5% of your CA2 marks.

For example:

Hi fellow friends. Today I will be Father from Sing to the Dawn. Let me tell me more about myself. Recently, I found that Dawan has won the scholarship to the City instead of Kwai. I am like a bull in a china shop. How can Dawan, a girl take the only chance from her own brother? I can’t believe it. I spoke to teacher and he said if Dawan doesn’t go, Kwai will be able to go. Of course, I want Kwai to go as he is a boy and an education will be useful for him. He can help make the village a better place. But I don’t want to hurt Dawan’s feelings. I really don’t know what to do now.

Welcome Back

Homework:

1) Read Sing to the Dawn Chapter 5 & 6
2) Learn Spelling (A - words in commonly misspelled words)

5C4 SA1 AVERAGE (EMS ONLY)

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5 CARE 4 Meet-the-Parents (Friday, 31st May 2013)

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Updates on School Events

Dear Pupils of 5C4,

Next Tuesday, 28th May 2013, we will be walking from Mount Sinai Campus to Holland Grove Campus.

10.45am - Assemble at General Office

Pupils will be split to two groups
Those walking from
1) Ghim Moh
2) Holland Grove (Clementi, Pine Grove)

12.00pm - Reach back Mount Sinai Campus

Also, on Saturday, 20th July 2013, we will be going for the P5 NE Show. (National Day Parade Preview)
All Singaporeans and PRs have to attend this event unless you have a valid reason. Foreigners are also encouraged to join.

Timing = 1.00pm - 9.30pm (To be confirmed)

Phrases to Remember 2.0 (5 more days)

Dear Children,

There were many serious accidents that happened in Singapore this year. It will be good for you to read through this essay that I have written.


The Accident 

     The sun baked the ground with a vengeance. The occasional breeze had died down leaving the trees and grass to wither in the scorching heat. Jack trudged home wearily, lugging his heavy back pack. It was Jack’s last day of school for the year and he could not wait to get home to play his computer games in the comfort of an air-conditioned room.

     While Jack was walking along the hectic road to head home, he heard a deafening screech followed by shrieks of terror. It was such a terrible symphony that even deaf Beethoven would be able to hear. Jack turned around and witnessed two cars colliding with each other. The cars were in a total wreck. Glass fragments were shattered all over the road.

     Curiosity took the better of him and he went forth to have a closer look at the accident scene. One of the drivers was bleeding profusely with glass fragments stuck on his forehead while the other got away with other minor cuts on his forehead. A few onlookers rushed forward to help the two casualties. There was a man beside Jack who quickly fished out his phone from his pocket. To Jack’s utter astonishment, the guy was actually calling his friend to inform him about the accident. He was even laughing and joking about the tragic accident. Rage surged in Jack and he drew his breath with a long hiss. “Are you out of your mind? Can you at least do your part and inform the relevant authorities?’ Jack fumed in a loud booming voice.

     Visibly embarrassed by John’s chiding, he quickly hung up on his friend and punched the numbers “999” on his mobile phone. Within minutes, the siren of the police car followed by the ambulance filled the air. Medical assistance was rendered swiftly to the injured. As eyewitnesses, the police rounded the gentleman and John for their statement.

     That night, the news reported that the accident occurred as one of the drivers was beating the red light. Due to his careless act, he collided with another driver, causing the driver to lose a lot of blood which resulted in an eventual death. The reckless driver got his license revoked and was sentenced to five years of jail.

     Jack learnt that one can never escape the arms of justice and we should always be responsible for our own actions. (Important!!!!)

Phrases to Remember 1.0 (6 more days)

Homework:
1) Remember 4 phrases today (from beautiful phrases set)

Learning Sheet 6.6

Homework:
Learning Sheet 6.6 -Two pages (Synthesis)

Past Perfect Tense

Homework:

Pg 8-9 of Companion Booklet 6

Past Perfect Tense

By the time Captain Awesome (2) arrived at the scene, the little girl and her family (1) had left. 

Action (1) Add HAD (Past Perfect Tense)

Action (2) Past Tense

Good Students Don't Follow Others Carelessly

Homework:
Using the following technique, write down how you would describe the picture during oral.

Situational Writing Test (Next Week)

Dear Children,

There will be a Situational Writing Test next Thursday. Please revise the format according to my model answer for WS 3.

Some Tips
1) Label and highlight the 6 content answers
2) Start with Dear xxxx, I am writing to you today about ......
3) Two finger spacing and 3 paragraphs
4) End off with Best Regards, your name

Homework
When I grow up, I would like to be a ...................... (Write in stellar text)

Please remember to complete the YELLOW FORM, even if it is a nil.

Homework: Companion Booklet Pg 8-9

Space Tourism

Homework:

Companion Booklet Page 1-3

Have a great long weekend children! <:

Welcome Back!

Dearest 5C4,

I hope you have settled into the new term. Let's work hard together this new term!

Girls: Need to be voice out more in class. Many of you are still very passive in reading and answering questions.

Boys: I want to see more discipline in class. Try to control yourself and think twice before you act.

Homework:
Finish Set 3 of School Worksheets

March Holiday Homework

Homework:

1. Comprehension Worksheet 2 (Must highlight and label)
2. Composition Worksheet 3 - Please refer to Spelling Phrases and Sample Writings for good phrases (Must use at least 5 good phrases and highlight them!)

Have a great holidays children!

See you on the 25th<:

Packed Like Sardines

Homework:
Learning Sheet 4.1 Part C
Learning Sheet 4.2
Spelling (Happiness) on Thursday (8,9,19 and 24)

CA1 Review

Homework:
1) Learning Sheet 4.8
2) Sign your CA1 Paper

Dear Class,

You have done very badly for the recent CA1 exam. In fact, no one in the class has passed the exam. Many components like Synthesis and Editing were revised with you before the exam. However, you still made the same mistakes. I hope you will start working hard from now onward.

Spelling Test (8)

Remember to study the phrases and get your parents to acknowledge your previous work! <:

Synonyms - Words with the same meaning

Rubbish - Junk

Homework:
Companion Booklet Page 4 and 10

Have a good weekend!

Immobilised With Fear

Homework:

1. Read through Revision on Synthesis
2. Study Phrases for Fear (Dictation on Friday)
3. Remember to do your corrections for dictation and get your parents to sign your book
4. Revise Unit 1 and Unit 2 for CA1 exam this Wednesday (Blue File)

Pam & Ben

Homework:

Comprehension WS 1

Set A Question 5

Set B Question 1-5

Remember to highlight the answers and label them from the passage!

Revision Paper 1

Homework:
Revision Paper 1 (Booklet A & B except Comprehension Open-Ended) - Due on Monday 25th Feb
Editing WS 1

Unit 3: Photography

Dear Children,

I am sure you have learnt a lot today on basic photography skills! (Vocabulary Book) We will continue exploring the different functions of the camera throughout the week. Stay tuned!

Homework:

Graphic Stimulus WS 3

Grammar WS 3

Ancestors and forefathers

Homework:
Phrases on Sadness
Study the meanings of words we have learnt today (Vocabulary Book)

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Homework:
Complete Set 2 of School Worksheets

1. Vocabulary Cloze 1 & 2
2. Grammar WS 2
3. Editing WS 1 & 2

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR TO ALL PARENTS AND CHILDREN OF 5 CARE 4! 

Although, though, yet, however

Homework:
Page 4 and 11 of Companion Booklet

Sawasdee ka/krap

Homework:

1. Learning Sheet 2.6 (Question 1-3)
2. Learning Sheet 2.7 (Everything)
3. Phrases on Anger (Spelling on Friday)

Phrases on ANGER!

An Interview

Homework:
Companion Booklet Page 1 - 3
Remember to highlight the answers and label the question number in the text

Against, for or with

Homework:
Companion Booklet page 7-8

Have a great weekend kids!

A Tragic Accident

Dearest 5C4,

Yesterday marks a sad note for 2 boys and their family. 

According to The Straits Times, "Two brothers were killed in a gruesome traffic accident in Tampines earlier on Monday.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it had received a call at around 5.43pm, and that the boys died after being hit by a truck at the junction of Tampines Ave 9 and Tampines St 45. The 13-year-old male cyclist and the 7-year-old male pillion were pronounced dead at scene by paramedics."

Please be safe and always keep a lookout while crossing the road or cycling on the street. 

Can you imagine how the parents of the two boys feel? They must be devastated. Please give your parents and siblings a hug and tell them that you love them. No matter how your parents scold or nag at you at times, you must know that they care a lot for you! <:

Stay safe always my darlings!

Turn Over A New Leaf

Homework:
Learning Sheet 2.1 (Hold your horses! Please refer to the notes I gave you.)

Payment

Things to bring:

1. $12.00 - English 
2. $9.00 - Science
3. Edusave Form for MCONLINE

Thief vs. Thieves

Dear 5C4,

This is today's revision on singular and plural nouns. I need you to work on your worksheet carefully. Just try your best! The basics of grammar is very important and I want you to work on that. Have a good weekend. <:

Homework:
Singular and Plural Nouns worksheet

Cloze Passage

Homework:
Cloze Passage 1 & 2

Late But Not Last

Homework:

1. Read through "Late But Not Last" text
2. Highlight difficult words in text
3. Find the meaning of these words from dictionary and write them in your vocabulary book

Composition WS 1

Homework:
Composition WS 1

1. 4-5 paragraphs
2. 2 finger spacing before each paragraph
3. 4 good phrases from the notes (highlight them in your compo)
4. Remember you are writing about yourself ( I )

Have a good weekend children! <:

Blackout!

Homework:

Conclusion Planning (Paragraph 4)

Supplementary Classes

Things to note:
Please get your parents to sign on the acknowledgement slip for supplementary classes that will be starting next week.

Monday and Tuesday : English, Math and Science
Thursday : Mother Tongue

Connectors

Homework:
Companion Booklet Page 10 and 11

A connector is a word that is used to join words or sentences.
And, as well as, but, or, yet, nevertheless, however, so that, as long as, while, until, as if, because, when, after, though, before.

• A boy and a girl
• An elephant and a giraffe
• A toy or a book

TGIF! (Thank goodness it's Friday)

Homework:
Companion Booklet Page 7
Learning sheet 1.6

Have a great weekend children! <: Those whose parents are attending the parents' meeting on Monday, please remind your parents to come to 5 Care 4 classroom punctually at 2p.m. Thank you!

Shall I or Should I?

Homework:
Companion Booklet page 1-3 and 6

Recap on Modals
Can - Could
Shall - Should
Will - Would
May - Might
Must - Had to

Metaphors: All the World’s a Stage

Homework:

Companion Booklet 1 Pg 4 and 5 (Metaphors)
Learning Sheet LS1.7
Graphic Stimulus WS 1

Recap on Metaphors

1. Broken heart - Your heart is not literally broken into pieces but you just feel hurt and sad.
2. The light of my life - The person described by this metaphor isn't really providing physical light. He or she is just someone who brings happiness or joy.

Also, if you have an extra dictionary at home that is not is use by any of your family members,  I would like you to place one in school. It will come in handy when you are struggling with difficult words. See ya tomorrow!

4th Jan 2013

Hi Kids! These are the things to note for today. Have a great weekend!

Things to bring:
1) Parents' Meeting form
2) Parents' Letter (Acknowledgement)

Homework:
1) Write up about yourself
2) Synthesis WS 1 & 2
3) Grammar WS 1
4) Create a google account with your name if possible

See ya on Monday!

Welcome to 2013!

Hi Students!

Welcome to your first day at school in 2013. Hope you have had a good break!

Things to note:
1) Hand in report book
2) Bring health booklet
3) Update student contact list
4) Fill in immunisation form
5) Bring companion booklet
6) Get ready spelling/dictation and vocabulary exercise books.

Homework:
1) Using the construction paper that I have given you please do a short write-up about yourself.
- Describe yourself
- Add a photo or draw a picture of yourself
- Tell the class about your hobbies/favourite pastimes
- Anything else you would like Ms Joanne or your classmates to know about you