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6th December 2024
Hey there! Sorry I haven’t updated in a while. I’ve been super busy, and I kind of forgot some things after being sent to Guangzhou last week. Speaking of Guangzhou, sorry the goat milk candy was gross!
Since the beginning of the term, we have talked about literature and started focusing on setting.
The setting of the story is where and when the story takes place.
Where: this could be in outer space, at a cinema, in a dark forest, in your cousin’s home, or at school.
When: this can be a certain day, a time of day, or a season.
The details in the story can tell us more about the setting. If there is snow and Christmas decorations, we can tell that the setting is in winter or at Christmas. If the beautiful sunset shines in the sky, turning it orange and pink, we know that the setting is outside in the evening.
You learned how to create a setting of your own story world, which you will write about in a future lesson. It should be pretty fun, and I’m looking forward to reading them!
See you next week!
Mr. Marler
Hey there! Sorry I haven’t updated in a while. I’ve been super busy, and I kind of forgot some things after being sent to Guangzhou last week. Speaking of Guangzhou, sorry the goat milk candy was gross!
Since the beginning of the term, we have talked about literature and started focusing on setting.
The setting of the story is where and when the story takes place.
Where: this could be in outer space, at a cinema, in a dark forest, in your cousin’s home, or at school.
When: this can be a certain day, a time of day, or a season.
The details in the story can tell us more about the setting. If there is snow and Christmas decorations, we can tell that the setting is in winter or at Christmas. If the beautiful sunset shines in the sky, turning it orange and pink, we know that the setting is outside in the evening.
You learned how to create a setting of your own story world, which you will write about in a future lesson. It should be pretty fun, and I’m looking forward to reading them!
See you next week!
Mr. Marler
25th October 2024
Hi! We have finished the GT English workbook, and will begin revising for the assessment on Monday. You may use this Blooket game to help you revise. Don't just rely on this game. You need to open your GT English book, too!
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6715ab98c9ba247240451f1e
Mr Marler
Hi! We have finished the GT English workbook, and will begin revising for the assessment on Monday. You may use this Blooket game to help you revise. Don't just rely on this game. You need to open your GT English book, too!
play.blooket.com/play?hwId=6715ab98c9ba247240451f1e
Mr Marler
7th October 2024
Hi again!
Welcome back to another short week! However, this unit is pretty simple and we got through it all just fine.
We started learning about clerihew poems, and we read the poem on p.5. Next, we talked about the features of clerihew poems:
Rhyme patterns: rhyme patterns are just like any other pattern, only they use sounds. Clerihew poems use an AABB rhyme pattern. This means the last words from lines 1 and 2 will rhyme and the last words of lines 3 and 4 will rhyme.
Hi again!
Welcome back to another short week! However, this unit is pretty simple and we got through it all just fine.
We started learning about clerihew poems, and we read the poem on p.5. Next, we talked about the features of clerihew poems:
- The are rhyming poems
- They have 4 lines
- They are about a person or a place
Rhyme patterns: rhyme patterns are just like any other pattern, only they use sounds. Clerihew poems use an AABB rhyme pattern. This means the last words from lines 1 and 2 will rhyme and the last words of lines 3 and 4 will rhyme.
We looked at another clerihew poem in the book and identified the rhyming words. I asked you to label the lines and rhyming words AABB, then you wrote down the two sets of rhyming words.
Before beginning your clerihew poems, we made a big list of one-syllable rhyming words on the board. You guys came up with so many so fast! I’ll put the list below:
Before beginning your clerihew poems, we made a big list of one-syllable rhyming words on the board. You guys came up with so many so fast! I’ll put the list below:
Finally, the moment you were all waiting for: planning your clerihew poems. First, I asked you to choose a subject. Remember, it should be a person or a place. If you can’t thing of what to write, choose your favorite place. Please don’t use Hong Kong, as it is the example in the book. Second, you wrote down what you know about your person or place. Now, you are ready to start writing your poems. Just be sure to follow the rules!
- It must follow the AABB rhyme pattern
- It must be four lines
- It must be about a person or place.
Homework: p. 14-15
See you next week!
Mr. Marler
See you next week!
Mr. Marler
3rd October 2024
Hello!
I read your cinquain poems today… AWESOME! Great job!
Today’s lesson was unit 2 writing in your GT English book. In today’s lesson, you learned how to use but and because in sentences and why we use them. But and because are also called connectives.
But
Because
We practiced writing using each connective in sentences to demonstrate we know how to use them.
Next, we did some exercises from the GT English book to help us improve our skills.
At the end of the lesson, we did some board races!
Homework: p. 26-27
See you next Monday!
Mr. Marler
Hello!
I read your cinquain poems today… AWESOME! Great job!
Today’s lesson was unit 2 writing in your GT English book. In today’s lesson, you learned how to use but and because in sentences and why we use them. But and because are also called connectives.
But
- But is used to describe two things that are different in ONE sentence
- You should always use a comma before BUT in a sentence to show it’s separated
Because
- Because is used to tell the reason
- Because tells us why
- Never begin a sentence with because
We practiced writing using each connective in sentences to demonstrate we know how to use them.
Next, we did some exercises from the GT English book to help us improve our skills.
At the end of the lesson, we did some board races!
Homework: p. 26-27
See you next Monday!
Mr. Marler
26th September 2024
Hello!
Today, we learned another syllable poem. We starting looking at cinquain poems. You asked where they come from, and it turns out they are from medieval France. That was a long time ago.
Like most poems, cinquains follow a certain syllable pattern and word choice. Check out the syllables per line.
Hello!
Today, we learned another syllable poem. We starting looking at cinquain poems. You asked where they come from, and it turns out they are from medieval France. That was a long time ago.
Like most poems, cinquains follow a certain syllable pattern and word choice. Check out the syllables per line.
Next, we went over the word choice for each line.
Check out the examples I made.
To prepare you for your poems, we went line by line, and you filled in your words to get ready to write.
Your homework for today is to write your poem at the bottom of page 13.
See you next week,
Mr. Marler
Your homework for today is to write your poem at the bottom of page 13.
See you next week,
Mr. Marler
23rd September 2024
Hi hi!
Today, we started exploring haiku poems. At the beginning of the lesson, you learned that haiku poems must follow a certain syllable pattern for each line. A syllable is a part of a word. In your groups, you took turns clapping out the syllables in your names. Rosario has the most syllables with four!
Next, we looked at the poem on p. 10.
Hi hi!
Today, we started exploring haiku poems. At the beginning of the lesson, you learned that haiku poems must follow a certain syllable pattern for each line. A syllable is a part of a word. In your groups, you took turns clapping out the syllables in your names. Rosario has the most syllables with four!
Next, we looked at the poem on p. 10.
How many syllables does each like have:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Haiku poems will always follow this pattern. If the lines don’t have 5, 7, and 5 syllables, it’s not a haiku poem.
After checking the syllables, I asked you to clap out the syllables on p.10 and wrote them down in your book. Some of you did, but a few of you chatted and wrote nothing. Please be attentive and do your classwork so you don’t need to do it at home.
Next, we started discussing subjects for your poem. What are some things you like or that interest you? Some people said, ice cream, video games, and types of transport like air planes and helicopters. Great! Here’s my examples from class:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Haiku poems will always follow this pattern. If the lines don’t have 5, 7, and 5 syllables, it’s not a haiku poem.
After checking the syllables, I asked you to clap out the syllables on p.10 and wrote them down in your book. Some of you did, but a few of you chatted and wrote nothing. Please be attentive and do your classwork so you don’t need to do it at home.
Next, we started discussing subjects for your poem. What are some things you like or that interest you? Some people said, ice cream, video games, and types of transport like air planes and helicopters. Great! Here’s my examples from class:
Now that you have chosen a subject, you wrote it down and then wrote a sentence or several phrases to describe it.
Your homework for tonight is to write your haiku poem about your subject. Don’t forget to follow the syllables per line:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Homework: p. 10-11
See you on Thursday,
Mr. Marler
Your homework for tonight is to write your haiku poem about your subject. Don’t forget to follow the syllables per line:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Homework: p. 10-11
See you on Thursday,
Mr. Marler
19th September 2024
Hello!
I hope you had a good Mid-autumn Festival!
Today we focused on the Unit 1 writing, where we focus on a special event in the past to write about. This should be an event, such as a BBQ, Sports Day, or holiday. It should not be playing video games.
I gave you a few moments to think about a special event, and then we shared them aloud in class. I showed you a special even that I had. I traveled to Japan with Mr. Leigh during term break two years ago, and I got bit by some deer while I was feeding them.
Hello!
I hope you had a good Mid-autumn Festival!
Today we focused on the Unit 1 writing, where we focus on a special event in the past to write about. This should be an event, such as a BBQ, Sports Day, or holiday. It should not be playing video games.
I gave you a few moments to think about a special event, and then we shared them aloud in class. I showed you a special even that I had. I traveled to Japan with Mr. Leigh during term break two years ago, and I got bit by some deer while I was feeding them.
Next, we revised past tense – you MUST write your paragraph using past tense because it’s about something that already happened. For many verbs, you can make them past tense by adding -d or -ed. Some require -ied if they end in y.
Finally, you chose your event and begun your writing. I encouraged you to use time phrases for the past, such as yesterday, last year, or three years ago. As you started writing, I walked around, checking everyone’s work to ensure you were using past tense and have chosen a good event.
Homework: p. 24-25
See you on Monday,
Mr. Marler
Finally, you chose your event and begun your writing. I encouraged you to use time phrases for the past, such as yesterday, last year, or three years ago. As you started writing, I walked around, checking everyone’s work to ensure you were using past tense and have chosen a good event.
Homework: p. 24-25
See you on Monday,
Mr. Marler
16th September 2024
Hi everyone!
Today, we did the ORT study on p.20-21 in the GT English book. At the beginning of the lesson, I asked you how rainbows are made. Everyone answered that rainbows happen whenever it rains and the sun is out. You are correct – but we watched a video to understand the science behind it. I’ll add it below:
Hi everyone!
Today, we did the ORT study on p.20-21 in the GT English book. At the beginning of the lesson, I asked you how rainbows are made. Everyone answered that rainbows happen whenever it rains and the sun is out. You are correct – but we watched a video to understand the science behind it. I’ll add it below:
We also watched this video since we are on the topic of rainbows and a few of us play drums.
After we watched the videos, we started reading the ORT story The Rainbow Machine. I called on you to read aloud and you did a fabulous job. If you read confidently, I gave you a sticker on the page you read!
When we finished the story, we did a few examples from each page of the homework.
You all did a wonderful job today. Very good!
Homework: p. 20-21
See you on Thursday.
Mr. Marler
When we finished the story, we did a few examples from each page of the homework.
You all did a wonderful job today. Very good!
Homework: p. 20-21
See you on Thursday.
Mr. Marler
12th September 2024
Hello!
Today I started the lesson by reading some of your acrostic poems from Monday! They were really good! I’m so proud of you!
Today, we focused on diamante poems. Diamante poems are from Italy, and they are shaped like a diamond. In fact, diamante is Italia for diamond.
Hello!
Today I started the lesson by reading some of your acrostic poems from Monday! They were really good! I’m so proud of you!
Today, we focused on diamante poems. Diamante poems are from Italy, and they are shaped like a diamond. In fact, diamante is Italia for diamond.
Lines 1 and 7 are the subjects – they are opposites
Lines 2 and 6 are adjectives – adjectives describe nouns
Lines 3 and 5 are verbs – verbs are actions like jumping and running
Line 4 are nouns – nouns are people, places, and things
We brainstormed lots of pairs of opposites, and made a big list on the board. Then, I asked you to choose and write a pair as the subjects of your diamante poem on p. 8. I gave you a few more minutes to add your information to the poem as I went around checking your work. I can’t wait to read these poems!
Homework: p.8-9
See you on Monday.
Mr. Marler
Lines 2 and 6 are adjectives – adjectives describe nouns
Lines 3 and 5 are verbs – verbs are actions like jumping and running
Line 4 are nouns – nouns are people, places, and things
We brainstormed lots of pairs of opposites, and made a big list on the board. Then, I asked you to choose and write a pair as the subjects of your diamante poem on p. 8. I gave you a few more minutes to add your information to the poem as I went around checking your work. I can’t wait to read these poems!
Homework: p.8-9
See you on Monday.
Mr. Marler
9th September 2024
Welcome back! It’s good to you see you all, and I hope you got some rest on the typhoon day!
Today, we started learning about ACROSTIC poems. The word across is partially in the name of the poem.
An acrostic poem is a type of poem where the first letters in a line spell out a particular word going down. The word/poem we learned about today was SCHOOL.
Welcome back! It’s good to you see you all, and I hope you got some rest on the typhoon day!
Today, we started learning about ACROSTIC poems. The word across is partially in the name of the poem.
An acrostic poem is a type of poem where the first letters in a line spell out a particular word going down. The word/poem we learned about today was SCHOOL.
When we write an acrostic poem, the first letter of the word begins the line of the poem. So, is ‘S’ is on the first line, you need to have a word that starts with ‘S’.
Some features of acrostic poems are that they can be about ANY subject, the lines can be any length, and the DO NOT need to rhyme.
Next, we started to write our own acrostic poems. I asked you to think of a subject to write about. Some of your wrote about cake, video games, and your friends. Then you wrote out information about your subject. This is to help you think of line ideas later. I came around the classroom to check your subjects and ideas. Once you were ready, I asked you to write your subject going downward and to start writing your poems. From what you did in class, they looked really nice, and I’m excited to see them tomorrow!
Here's my example:
Some features of acrostic poems are that they can be about ANY subject, the lines can be any length, and the DO NOT need to rhyme.
Next, we started to write our own acrostic poems. I asked you to think of a subject to write about. Some of your wrote about cake, video games, and your friends. Then you wrote out information about your subject. This is to help you think of line ideas later. I came around the classroom to check your subjects and ideas. Once you were ready, I asked you to write your subject going downward and to start writing your poems. From what you did in class, they looked really nice, and I’m excited to see them tomorrow!
Here's my example:
We will start studying another poem on Thursday, so get creative in the meantime!
Homework: GTE p 6-7
See you all on Thursday!
Mr. Marler
Homework: GTE p 6-7
See you all on Thursday!
Mr. Marler
5th September 2024
Hello 3E!
Unfortunately, you had to leave school before our lesson today because of the typhoon. Since we don’t have class, I wanted to share a bit about what we would have learned in class today.
There are three poets in Unit 1 of your GT English books. Let me introduce them to you!
Hello 3E!
Unfortunately, you had to leave school before our lesson today because of the typhoon. Since we don’t have class, I wanted to share a bit about what we would have learned in class today.
There are three poets in Unit 1 of your GT English books. Let me introduce them to you!
We will study many types of poems in class this term. Check out this BrainPop Jr video as an introduction!
We will continue with poetry on Monday! I hope you guys stay dry in this typhoon!
Mr. Marler
Mr. Marler
Hello everyone!
It was great meeting you all today! I hope we have lots of fun this school year.
To begin the class, I introduced myself, my interests, and some rules I have in class. I will remind you:
Today, I introduced poetry. Poetry Is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. A person who writes poetry is poet.
Next, we read a poem in the GT English book called Wavy Hair to find the meaning, sound, and rhythm.
Meaning: what the poem is about? It could be about finding happiness or loving nature.
It was great meeting you all today! I hope we have lots of fun this school year.
To begin the class, I introduced myself, my interests, and some rules I have in class. I will remind you:
- Bring your GT English book every class! We will keep them in class when we aren’t using them so you don’t lose them.
- Always return your GT English book the day after homework is assigned. I am working in Mong Kok campus only on Mondays and Tuesdays, so I need to mark your books.
- Have fun in class and try your hardest!
Today, I introduced poetry. Poetry Is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. A person who writes poetry is poet.
Next, we read a poem in the GT English book called Wavy Hair to find the meaning, sound, and rhythm.
Meaning: what the poem is about? It could be about finding happiness or loving nature.
Sound: the repetition, rhyme scheme, and sounds of the last words of each line.
Repetition means repeating words. Not words like ‘I’, but other words that help us understand. These repeated words let us know that they are important in the poem.
Rhythm: the beat of the poem and stress put on syllables.
Think of a sound with a good beat. Poetry also has a beat.
Together, we read the poem several times until we the beat of the poem. There was a stress put on the even syllables.
We also read it again to see if you could find any rhyming words!
We had a very nice first class today.
Since we only had a single lesson today, and most of that was taken up by other things, we didn’t get very far, but we will continue on Thursday. Great job today.
Please try logging into your Raz Kids account today. If you have a problem, please let me know.
See you Thursday!
Mr. Marler