Week 15 Transformers Class

This week for reading we read “Will Her Native Language Disappear?” This story talks about endangered languages and how we should preserve them in order to keep cultures in tact. Then the students did the corresponding reading comprehension and grammar books.

For Science we started chapter 5 – focusing on rock formations and the different rock types. There are only 2 lessons in this chapter so next week we will have a review and then a test for the chapter.

For creative writing this week we wrote on the topic of “What do you think about Tree House?” The students wrote on their feelings about the class work, the other students, the teachers, the building itself, the food, and special events and fun day. I emphasize during creative writing that story structure is very important in order to make the story flow smoothly. We then had public speaking practice during class.

I gave out new vocabulary words and also taught a new song called “Black Coffee”- by All Saints.

For fun day we went to Daan Park for group games! This is important for the students to socialize with others and learn to work as a team!

Individual Comments:

CLASS A:

Jay is still the slowest in the class to finish his work. It’s not that he doesn’t know the materials, but he is not as concentrated as he should be. He would zone out a lot of times in class. Jay makes good sentences and his grammar is improving.

Ryan’s work is consistent and I have no worries for him. His work ethic is improving tremendously and is learning not to interrupt others. I love how Ryan will make an effort to improve on his weaknesses. He concentrates very well in class as well.

Livia makes careless errors when she doesn’t look at the story details. She concentrates well and does her work fast, but she shouldn’t be making these simple errors. Livia continues to make excellent and intriguing sentences.

Belinda works hard and is very concentrated in class. However, she continues to make careless errors so I hope she can learn to check her work twice before handing it in.

CLASS B:

Richard had been acting silly in class all week. However, when he did calm down and concentrate, he did great work. If he doesn’t goof around in class, he wouldn’t be the last person to finish. His writing has improved drastically and got the top mark in creative writing! His public speaking skills are very good as well.

Sydney’s work is consistent; however, sometimes she would make careless mistakes. The answer would be right in the book and she wouldn’t be able to find it. She needs to pay attention to details more. For public speaking, Sydney went in front of the class for the first time! She did good, but just needs to practice her posture and making eye contact.

Tiger was acting silly in class this week. I had to mention to him many times to stop being goofy. However, his work is consistent. He still forgets to write bigger even though I’ve reminded him a couple times. For public speaking Tiger made good eye contact but he needs to read properly and not take it as a joke!

Brian is doing great in class. I have no worries for him. He just needs to improve on his writing neatness and also stop making careless errors! He concentrates well in class and provides thoughtful answers.