Rainbow Day 4

Hi Children,

Thank you to a few of you for being so sporty for Rainbow Day 4 cum Children’s Day. I do apologise for the last minute notice. Many thanks to the parents for their consent.

We had a lot of fun during rehearsal today.

But we also need to be serious. We need to practise so that we can put up a good performance for the whole school.

So, here are the lyrics to the song, “Let’s twist again”.

Do practise at home as a form of leisure and exercise.

Lyrics from
http://www.lyricsdepot.com/chubby-checker/lets-twist-again.html

Let’s twist again by Chubby Checker

Come on everybody clap your hands
Now you're looking good
I'm gonna sing my song and you won't take long
We gotta do the twist and it goes like this

Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
Yea, let's twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin'
Yea, let's twist again, twistin' time is here

Yeah round 'n around 'n up 'n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so then
Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
Yea, let's twist again, twistin' time is here

Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
Yea, let's twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin'
Yea, let's twist again, twistin' time is here

Yeah round 'n around 'n up 'n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so then
Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
Yea, let's twist again, twistin' time is here

Phonics (/sw/ and -er)

Today, some of us learnt new words beginning with the /sw/ sound and ending with the –er sound.

For some, their brains were hard at work; trying to recall words that they have read or seen from books, magazines, etc.

There was a good contribution of words from the majority of the class.

Boys and girls, here is an online game to test your skills: http://www.quia.com/cb/8754.html

Here are the steps:
1. Click on the button, “Begin 1-player game” (or you may choose to play with a second player).
2. Look out for the “Starts with /sw/” text.
3. Click on the “200” and you are all set for the quiz.

You may also choose to try your hands at other words beginning with “sp”, “sm” or “sl”.

Have fun!

p.s: Did you enjoy the online game? Do post your comments here.

Be healthy

Dear Children,

There has been a number of absentees lately.

Please take care of yourselves. Drink lots of water and eat a healthy and balanced diet.

Be a fit kid too! Here’s how: http://www.dole5aday.com/html/kids/Get%20Moving.html

SA2 Oral

Hi Children,

Tomorrow is your EL oral exam. Remember to practise reading aloud at home as this will build up your confidence.

On the day itself, remember to breathe in and stay calm.

Good luck, everyone!

Grammar - Conjunctions

Today we learned about conjunctions such as ‘and’, ‘or’, ‘but’ and ‘so’.

Here’s a quick recap:

1. ‘and’ is used to join/add two or more ideas together.

Example: The king huffed and puffed.

2. ’or’ is used to show choice.

Example: Do you want tea or coffee?

3. ‘but’ is used to show constrast, when things do not happen as expected.

Examples:
His hair is not long but short.
I studied hard for my examination but I still failed.

4. ‘so’ is used to show results, when things happen as expected.

Examples:
I studied diligently for my examination so I passed with flying colours.
I have a lot of homework to do now so I cannot go to the cinema with you.

Test your knowledge at these websites:
1. Practice 1
2. Practice 2

Grammar - Reflexive Pronouns

Hi Children,

Today, it's back to school and we have already set our engines working.

Let's see how much you have learnt from today's grammar lesson on Reflexive Pronouns.

Visit this website: http://www.english-zone.com/grammar/st-gina.html

If you are still confused, please do not hesitate to ask questions.