Derick
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Day 60 of learning English

Week 10 Learning Tasks#

Vocabulary and Language Structure#

  • Vocabulary Development: Focus on learning and using new vocabulary words such as “grain,” “mountain,” “plain,” “everglades,” “beach,” “sea,” “evaporation,” “condensation,” and “precipitation.” Create flashcards for these words and practice them daily.
  • Phonemic Awareness: Work on the sounds of the letters Hh (/h/) and Ww (/w/). Practice identifying these sounds at the beginning and ending of words.
  • High-Frequency Words: Continue to practice high-frequency words such as “as,” “has,” “want,” “a,” “and,” “come,” “go,” “I,” “in,” “it,” “me,” “said,” “see,” “the,” “to,” “we,” “with.”

Reading and Comprehension#

  • Reading: Read texts that include the new vocabulary words and focus on comprehension skills like cause and effect, story details (characters and setting), and making inferences.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Practice predicting and verifying information in texts. Work on visualizing to enhance understanding.

Speaking and Listening#

  • Listening: Engage in listening exercises that include the new vocabulary and high-frequency words.
  • Speaking: Have daily conversations using the new vocabulary. Discuss topics related to nature and the environment to apply the vocabulary in context.

Writing and Grammar#

  • Writing: Write short paragraphs or sentences using the new vocabulary words. Focus on creating clear descriptions of natural features like mountains, plains, and beaches.
  • Grammar: Practice constructing sentences that demonstrate cause and effect, and work on using opposites correctly.

Activities#

  • Interactive Activities: Play educational games like “Old Maid” using vocabulary cards from weeks 1-9 to reinforce previous learning.
  • Rhyming and Phonics: Engage in rhyming activities and phonics exercises focusing on the sounds of Hh and Ww.

Verification of Study Results#

  • Flashcard Review: Test your recall of the new vocabulary words with flashcards.
  • Reading Comprehension: Answer questions about the texts you read to demonstrate understanding.
  • Speaking Practice: Engage in structured conversations with me about software technology or daily life, using the new vocabulary and grammar structures.
  • Writing Samples: Submit writing samples that will be reviewed for correct use of vocabulary and grammar.

On the first day of Week 10, you should complete the following tasks:

  1. Vocabulary Development: Generate and prepare vocabulary word cards for the words “grain,” “mountain,” “plain,” “everglades,” “beach,” “sea,” “evaporation,” “condensation,” and “precipitation.” Start learning these words and their meanings[4].
  2. Phonemic Awareness: Begin working on the sounds of the letters Hh (/h/). You can use an “ABC Rhyme” practice page for this[4].
  3. High-Frequency Words: Start practicing high-frequency words such as “as,” “has,” “want”[4].
  4. Comprehension Skills: Start working on comprehension skills like cause and effect, and identifying genres (poetry). Also, start practicing identifying opposites[4].
  5. Interactive Activities: Familiarize yourself with the game “Old Maid” and play it using vocabulary cards from weeks 1-9 to reinforce previous learning[4].

Remember to review and practice consistently throughout the day.

Citations: [1] https://www.everand.com/book/238024152/Telling-Time-with-the-Judy-Clock-Grade-1 [2] https://www.edutopia.org/blog/week-one-selling-value-literacy-judy-jester?qt-discussion_replies=1 [3] https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/a-word-a-day-activity-pack-week-10-t-e-1641994005 [4] https://teach.starfall.com/materials/curriculum/teachers-lounge/week10.pdf [5] https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/333313

Day 60 of learning English
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Author
Derick
Published at
2024-01-29