The "tour guide" explaining to the "tourists" about the Singapore River.
"Tourists" taking a boat ride along Singapore River.
"Tourists" snapping photos as they listen to the "tour guide".
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Life on the River (Term 3)
In the Stellar unit "Life on the River", the pupils learnt about the life of the Vietnamese along the Mekong River. As a follow up activity, the pupils were given a map of Singapore River. They learnt about the various landmarks(Boat Quay, The Parliament House, Merlion Park etc) along the Singapore River. After that, some pupils acted as "tour guides" to share with the rest of the "tourists" about the Singapore River. They had a fun time learning more about the Singapore River and also put their public speaking skill into practice.
Readers' Theatre (Term 2): The Wolf's Story
For the unit on "The Wolf Story", our pupils did readers' theatre in class. The story is a twisted version presented from the Wolf's point of view. Through this lesson, the pupils get to learn the correct pronunciation, intonation and the ability to read with fluency. Not only that, pupils also learn from one another and also become more confident when they are given ample opportunities to present in front of their classmates.
"Listen to my friends - they all agree that being wicked just isn't me!" Wolf retorted.
"Straw is not strong enough. Why, that house will blow down with one little puff!" said Wolf.
"I huffed and puffed but that house was strong." replied the Wolf.
"...so now your know the truth about that fateful day..." defended Wolf.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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Primary 3 (Term 1, 1st Post): The Sunflower That Went Flops
Based on the unit "The Sunflower Flops", we have decided to give our primary 3 pupils a taste of what is like to look after plants and the opportunity to witness growth right in their classroom!
The pupils were given the opportunity to plant kidney beans in class. They were given the materials needed to plant the beans. As a group, the pupils need to water the beans every day and observe the changes. They noted down their observation and the different stages of the kidney beans. They had a fun time taking care of their beans and at the same time watch them grow into an adult plant.
Writing down their observation
"Look, the roots!"
Group Writing
"Take a look at our story"
Class presentation
The pupils were given the opportunity to plant kidney beans in class. They were given the materials needed to plant the beans. As a group, the pupils need to water the beans every day and observe the changes. They noted down their observation and the different stages of the kidney beans. They had a fun time taking care of their beans and at the same time watch them grow into an adult plant.
"Let's put in the beans carefully"
"Wow! Look at that!"
"Wow! Look at that!"
Writing down their observation
"Look, the roots!"After making their observations, pupils did a group writing about their experience. Thereafter, they give a class presentation.
Group Writing
"Take a look at our story"
Class presentationFriday, February 26, 2010
Primary 2 (Term 1, 2nd Post): Caterpillars In the Classroom
"Let's read the big book together!"
"See how brave we are!"
"Look! It's moving!"
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Primary 2 (Term 1, 1st Post): Caterpillars in the classroom!
To excite and engage pupils in the reading of this non-fiction text, A butterfly is born, we have ordered 18 sets of caterpillar kits from Oh Farm! They will be placed in the classroom and pupils will be tasked with the job of feeding the caterpillars with leaves from the potted plants.
This activity will also serve as our Language Experience Activity which leads up to the class Shared Writing Activity. We are certain that this common experience will help pupils to participate more readily in the class discussion and write the recount (how the pupils took care of the caterpillars and what happened to them eventually) with better understanding.
We will upload more photographs of this activity in the weeks to come!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Primary 1 (Term 1) : Hairy Bear Dramatisation
Primary 1 pupils at Greendale Primary had their first taste of dramatisation after reading the big book "Hairy Bear" by Joy Cowley!
Our pupils dramatised the story using finger puppets, based on the following scenes:
After the dramatisation, the pupils wrote down their favourite part of the dialogues onto a bear writing template. The writing pieces were then displayed in class for all the pupils to read.
Our pupils dramatised the story using finger puppets, based on the following scenes:
SCENE ONE:
Mummy Bear wakes Daddy Bear up and tells him she heard a noise. She thinks there are robbers in the house. Daddy Bear is afraid and wants Mummy Bear to follow him downstairs too, but Mummy Bear doesn’t want to.
DIALOGUE :
Mummy Bear : Daddy Bear, wake up!
Daddy Bear : Why? What’s the matter?
Mummy Bear : I heard a sound. In the kitchen.
Daddy Bear : What kind of sound?
Mummy Bear : Something opening. I think it’s robbers.
Daddy Bear : Robbers?!
SCENE TWO:
Two sibling bears complain about being hungry. Older Bear decides to raid the fridge. Younger Bear wants to come too. Older Bear says no, but Younger Bear refuses to keep quiet, so Older Bear has to agree. Younger Bear is very excited sand keeps forgetting to speak softly.
DIALOGUE :
Older Bear : I’m hungry. I’m going to the kitchen.
Younger Bear : Me too! I want to go too!
Older Bear : Sssh! Only if you promise to keep your voice down.
Younger Bear : (Softly). OK. I promise.
Older Bear : Ok, then follow me.
Younger Bear : (Very excitedly). Hooray! We’re going to have a midnight feast!
Older Bear : Ssssssssssshhh!
Younger Bear : (Whispering.) Sorry!
After the dramatisation, the pupils wrote down their favourite part of the dialogues onto a bear writing template. The writing pieces were then displayed in class for all the pupils to read.
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