Mr. Dan's Grade 5 English Blog

Compare and Contrast ppt Friday 12/30  Here is a review Quizizz to help you prepare for our written exam next Wednesday (01/04): ***NEW LINK:   https://quizizz.com/join?gc=39855595 Happy New Year!!! Thursday 12/29 There is no homework today. Study for your exams and get some rest!  Wednesday 12/28 Record your presentation and submit it via Flip or email.  Flip:    https://flip.com/ee0802ce Email: dan_m@hmps.tp.edu.tw Tuesday 12/27 Finish your research and rough draft for the oral test.  Make sure to check the rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzuG0dQiK2mgqT_t-8CIn3YgQu7ja0SNI46QgnkojUU/edit?usp=sharing Monday 12/26 Finish your research and rough draft for the oral test.  Make sure to check the rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzuG0dQiK2mgqT_t-8CIn3YgQu7ja0SNI46QgnkojUU/edit?usp=sharing

Comparing and Contrasting Elementary School in Two Different Countries We will have our third oral exam on Thursday 12/29 (continuing to Friday if necessary). Last week, you researched school life in another country. For this exam, you will make a video comparing and contrasting school in two different countries.  You can use the same country you talked about in your homework video from last week (ex: Japan) and compare it to Taiwan  OR  you can choose a new countries to talk about. However, this video will go more in detail , so please revise and update your work. ***Use this worksheet to guide your comparison:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mroKjokZmkazYFgXEpRuiZrimmYa_ueN5904yWKe9-Q/edit?usp=sharing ***Follow this rubric to make sure you get a good score:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzuG0dQiK2mgqT_t-8CIn3YgQu7ja0SNI46QgnkojUU/edit?usp=sharing The video should be 3-5 minutes long and include photos or other visuals to illustrate your points.      For example, when

  Hello Parents,   Our class will have their first round of Exams starting next week for this semester.   Please note the scheduled test dates:  The Listening/Reading T est will be on Wednesday, December 28 th . The Oral Presentation Test will begin on Thursday, December 29 th and continue for as long as is necessary. The English Written Test will be held on Wednesday, January 4 th, 2023.            The tests will cover the following:   FOR ALL EXAMS: Review Communication book, Reader’s-Writer’s Notebook, homework writing books, quizzes and unit tests for weeks 14-17. Reading Street Stories and Articles – Ten Mile Day and At the Beach Have a good understanding of the meanings and usages of vocabulary words from weeks fourteen and sixteen .   LISTENING / READING TEST : Stay focused and listen carefully to the whole conversation before selecting your answers. Some of the readings may go fast and have some words you don’t understand.   ORA

***Due to rehearsals on Thursday and the Christmas event on Friday, our quiz has been moved to  Monday 12/26 **** Friday 12/23  1. Details about our third oral exam have been posted on the blog:  https://xinmingrade5dan.blogspot.com/2022/12/3rd-oral-exam.html 2. Review  At the Beach 3. Review W16 spelling words 4. Review Quizizz quiz:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=26565483 5. Have a very merry Christmas! Thursday 12/22 ***Leveled class was cancelled today due to Christmas event rehearsals.  ***The exam scope has been sent out in communication books and posted on the blog today 1. Review  At the Beach 2. Review W16 spelling words 3. Review Quizizz quiz:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=26565483 Wednesday 12/21 1. Review  At the Beach 2. Review W16 spelling words 3. Review Quizizz quiz:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=26565483 Tuesday 12/20 1. Finish reading At the Beach 2. Do this Quizizz to help you study for the story test on Thursday:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=26565483 Monday 12/19 No cla

W16 Definitions W16 Spelling Slides W16 Meaning Word Slides Friday 12/16 1. Research school life in another country. Try to find information about the following topics:  uniforms/dress code class times extra curricular activities (sports, dance, art, clubs, etc) types of assessment (tests, quizzes, projects) number of students per class anything else you find interesting about school in that country You can choose from these countries or think of your own: Singapore Finland the Philippines Japan India Vietnam France England the US Holland Kenya 2. Summarize your findings in your bubble book or on Flip.  https://flip.com/3d5eae01 Thursday 12/15 ***There are two  Quizizz quizzes to help you study for the test (no worksheet)*** 1. Use this Quizizz to help you study for the quiz tomorrow:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=65095787 2. Use this Quizizz to practice irregular plurals:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=00018539 2. Here is the test format to help you prepare:  Spelling: Spell words 1-8 Ma

***Here is a link to the video about building the transcontinental railroad we watched in class today:   https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads/history/building-track-on-the-first-transcontinental-railroad/ Friday 12/09 1. Read or watch at least two immigration stories on this website:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/young_immigrants/index.html 2. Imagine that you are an immigrant to a new country with your family. It can be any country in the world (I suggest you choose a country you know about or would like to live in). Talk about the following: How you came to this new country and why you moved from your home.  Difficulties or challenges you might face in this new country.  What would be different about your life? (school, activities, family life, holidays, etc.) What would you miss about your country?  What would be better about the new country? What would be worse?  You can make your story in any form you wish, such as a diary, journal, or a narrated story.  *