English Project Reflection

This term, pupils are required to work in group to do a group writing based on a given situation. The pupils worked in mixed-ability groups to:
- brainstorm for story ideas,
- write a draft for the group story,
- edit group story by adding suitable good phrases learnt in Spelling,
- publish group story using powerpoint presentation, and
- present the story to the class.

I've observed that most pupils are able to cooperate very well with their group members. During the oral presentation, almost all of you are confident in sharing your group stories to the class. Great job!

Here are 3 questions as post-project reflection.
Write down:

• 3 things you've learnt from this project.
• 2 things which your group has done well.
• 1 thing which your group needs to improve on.

Math: Area and Perimeter

We have learnt Area and Perimeter of squares and rectangles.
In P4, squares and rectangles are combined to form composite figures.
We are to find the Area and Perimeter of composite figures.

Summary:
Perimeter is the outline of the figure.
Perimeter of rectangle / square = Length + Breadth + Length + Breadth

Area is the space within the figure.
Area of rectangle / square = Length x Breadth

Powerpoint Slide Lesson

P4 Area and Perimeter

Teaching Videos

1. Area and Perimeter Irregular Shapes (13.41 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97gIIl0NPBY&feature=related


2. Perimeter Area Song (0.29 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaU1eX_DPkY&feature=related

3. Perimeter Song (0.10 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_TGtkD2P7g&feature=related

4. A Review of Area, Perimeter (1.10 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Ao2gdGvr0&feature=related

Online Practices and Games

1. Game: Find area and perimeter of plane figures.
Also includes quick simple notes.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html

2. Interactive Activity: Find area and perimeter of rectangles
http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html

3. Interactive Activity: Calculate area of random shapes
http://www.shodor.org/interactiv%21ate/activities/AreaExplorer/

4. Interactive Activity: Calculate perimeter of random shapes
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/

5. Quiz: Perimeter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/measuring/perimeter/quiz.shtml

Class Discussion - Do Not Give Up!

On Wednesday (18 Aug), we viewed a short video clip during English lesson.

Here is the video:

Video on Nick Vulucic


The following are post-video discussion questions:
1) What did you learn from Nick Vulucic's story?
2) Is there a difficult situation in your life now? What is it?
3) How are you going to handle the difficult situation in your life?
4) What would you tell a friend who is facing a difficult situation in his/her life?

Math: Time (online practices and games)

Interactive Online-self marking Practices
1. Find start time and end time:
http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-find-start-and-end-times-multi-step-word-problems

2. Word Problems:
http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-5-find-start-and-end-times-word-problems

3. Elapsed time:
http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-elapsed-time

4. Transportation schedules:
http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-4-transportation-schedules

Online Resource: Interactive Games
1. Time:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/time/index.htm

2. Train Time:
http://www.mathsyear2000.org/magnet/minus3/trains/index.html

3. Bang on Time:
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BangOnTime/clockwordres.html

4. Digital Clock Match:
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/clocks.html

5. 24-hour Clock:

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=Toolkit%20index2a

Math: Time (Powerpoint slide and Videos)

This week, we will be starting on a new Math topic: Time.
The learning outcomes are as follows:
1) Telling time in seconds (s).
2) Understanding and using the 24-hour clock.
3) Solve word problem related to time (starting time, ending time, duration)

The following is a powerpoint presentation on the topic: Time.
You may use it for revision at home.

Time

View more presentations from pangwanching.

Here are 2 videos on 24-hour clock:
1. AM/PM vs 24-hour clock (32 min)


2. 24 Hour Clock Explained (7.05 min)

Canberra National Day Banner Design Competition

Congratulations!
We attended the Canberra National Day Observance Ceremony on 8 Aug 2010.
We took part in the National Day Banner Design Competition.
We won the BEST Banner Design Competition!!!
Well done, boys and girls!
Great effort!
Wonderful class spirit!

National Day Long Weekend

Fri 6 Aug: School National Day Celebration and SEMTREX
Sun 8 Aug: Canberra National Day Observance Ceremony
* Meet at 7 am
* Wear school uniform
* 4B won the Best Banner Design Competition!
Mon 9 Aug: National Day Public Holiday
* Remember to watch the NDP (National Day Parade) at 6pm on TV.
* At 20 10 (8.10 pm), let's recite the pledge and sing the National Anthem in One Voice
Tue 10 Aug: School Holiday
Wed 11 Aug: YOG Games Day
* Report to school at 1.30 pm
* Gather in the school hall
* Wear PE attire
* Bring water bottle and cap