Grade 4-A2

  Week 10 will be an intensive week for our A2 students, as they take their written exams in both English and Chinese. To allow students to focus on exam preparation, lessons and homework will be reduced this week. Students will have one primary homework assignment : they are to complete their written biography from their oral exam, rewriting it on the paper provided using a  BLUE pen and their best handwriting . This assignment will be assessed by the school as part of their writing comprehension evaluation for this term. The Reading Street story, I Love Saturdays y Domingos , will be used as a simple reading assignment, along with some RWN exercises. Please note that this story will not be tested and is not included in the final exam. Additionally, starting Week 11 , A2 lessons will be held in Room 403 . As part of our classroom rotation, we will no longer be in English Classroom 1 . Thank you very much for your continued support. Week 10  ...

  Week 9 Midterm Exam Schedule and Information Dear Parents, Week 9 marks the beginning of our Midterm Exams . Please review the following schedule and important details carefully: Listening Exam: Scheduled for Thursday, October 30th, during Period 2 . We will use Period 1 for our final review, followed by a brief bathroom and water break before the exam begins. Oral Presentation (Biography Exam): The Oral Biography Presentations will also begin on Thursday, October 30th, during Period 7 . Students will be randomly assigned on Monday, October 27th to determine their presentation day. No postponements will be permitted. Presentations will continue on Friday, October 31st (Period 7) and Monday, November 3rd (Period 3) . All A2 students are expected to complete their oral exams within these three days. Written Exam: Scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 . The exact time will be announced once confirmed by the school. Please continue encouraging your chil...

  As the weekend approaches and many of our students and families plan to spend time studying and reviewing indoors due to the inclement weather, I want to encourage everyone to make the most of this time together. I’ve prepared a variety of fun and engaging review activities from our past lessons that families can enjoy while helping students prepare for our upcoming midterm exams. These activities are designed not only to reinforce learning but also to make studying a positive and meaningful experience. I truly appreciate the time and effort A2 families put into supporting their children’s growth, and I’m confident that with your continued encouragement, A2 students will do their very best. Thank you for your dedication and partnership in helping A2 students succeed together. We make learning a joyful journey. Review Games

Week 8 PPT OUTING INFORMATION   MIDTERM ORAL EXAM INFORMATION Suki's Kimono Story As we move through another short week of instruction, our Monday and Tuesday lessons will be compact yet focused , with progressive activities designed to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills. This week, students will continue working in their Reading and Writing Notebook (RWN) with an emphasis on: Adjectives and Articles (pp. 320–326) Main Idea (p. 322) Compare and Contrast (p. 317) Additionally, we will continue our  in-depth  reading and discussion of Suki’s Kimono . Students will practice identifying key details, understanding character motivations, and summarizing the story through important sentences. These activities are intended to enhance both comprehension and analytical thinking. In the upcoming Thursday's 10/23, homework and Friday's 10/24 lesson, we will also begin with a detailed review of the forthcoming Midterm Exam vocabulary and...

Week 6 & 7 PPT Story As this is a short week of lessons and learning, I’ve shared some links and resources that may be of interest to the students. I hope everyone enjoys the week and the upcoming long weekend. We will continue with our regular schedules in Weeks 7 and 8.

Week 6 will be a very short week due to the upcoming holidays. Monday is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and school will be closed in observance of this holiday. On Tuesday , students will take their postponed Unit Test for Hottest, Coldest, Deepest, Highest . This assessment will cover the  usag e of story words in Week 5, excluding the spelling of the word and grammar conventions related to subject and Object Pronouns from their RWN, as well as multiple-choice story comprehension  questions. During our two instructional days mid-week, we will begin introducing Week 6 vocabulary and spelling words from the RWN, along with the story words for our new selection, Suki’s Kimono . Please note there will be no quiz this week due to the limited class time caused by the two school holidays. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child stay on track with their studies during this shorter week.