I can't believe you are now in Grade 5! I know most you remember me from last year. But for new students, my name is Julie and I will be joining your English class with Lia in two weeks!
I am excited to continue our learning adventure! I know you all probably have stories to tell me about what you did during summer break. I have a lot of stories to tell you all too! Rather than waiting until I get back to Spain, I will share what I did during summer break with you now! And you can ask me questions by leaving a comment. During the months of July, August, and September, I was in New York City. Have you ever been to New York?
I returned to New York on the 4th of July. Do you know what holiday is celebrated on that day in the United States of America?
I also visited Luna Park on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. I went on rides like the Wonder Wheel, ate a hot dog, cotton candy, and played games to win a prize!
Have you ever been on a ferris wheel like the one in this picture? Tell me about a time you went to the amusement park!
I also went to a museum to look at art. The art you see here was created by Jeff Koons.
Do you like the art Jeff Koons made? Why or why not?
What does it look like? What do you think it is made out of?
I went sailing on a sailboat in the East River. I have always dreamed of going sailing! I am so happy that I finally got to!
What have you always dreamed of doing?
I also went on a bike trip!
I went with my friend Rebecka. We packed all our things onto the back of our bikes. We went camping too.
We also went water rafting with a lot of friends!
Do you like riding a bike, camping, or riding in a boat? Tell me about a time you did one of those things.
I can't wait to see you all again on the 15th of October!
This week on Thursday or Friday, you will be taking the Trinity Exam! If you'd like to know what the exam will be like, below are the videos you watched in class today with Lia.
Here is another example of a student who did well on the Trinity Exam.
If you would like to see more examples of the Trinity Exam, please CLICK HERE.
And lastly, here is the board game you played in class today so you can practice at home this week!
Good luck! I know you will do your best on the exam. And remember, EVERYONE makes mistakes!
Practice using the PRESENT PERFECT by playing Moonshot!
Please continue practicing your topic for Trinity!
Here are some things you can do at home to practice:
1. Write down 5 setences and 1 question for every subtopic.
2. Draw a picture of your topic and tell your mum, dad, brother, sister, or friend about it.
3. Revise vocabulary words by making a card matching game.
Here is the video about CHEMICAL and PHYSICAL changes that Julie shared with you in class last week.
And here is the video Lia shared in class this week about MATERIALS and PROPERTIES !
If you want to play the Characteristics of Materials Game, click HERE!!
Review the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and listen to the song by Jack Johnson. Try to put the 3 Rs into practice at home and at school! Please leave a comment and share what you and your family are doing to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
And finally, please look at the CEIP Antonio Machado website. If you go to "rincón del alumno" and 4º primaria, you can find your work about vertebrates, the Christmas song and the link to this blog!
ENGLISH
Keep preparing for the Trinity Exam! Julie has told some of you to research your topic at home. So use your computer, books, talk to a friend, or your parent. Keep learning more and more about your topic! Remember, YOU are the expert!
Click here if you want to play Energy Flow, the game we played in class last week!
In class we also talked about damps and turbines. Here is a video to help you understand better!
We also watched the ROY G BIV video to help us remember the colors of the rainbow that are formed when light is reflected through a prism. But, you should know that the rainbow in this video has the colors indigo (dark blue) and violet (purple) mixed up. The rainbow should look like this.
And HERE you can find many games about lights and shadows.
And remember to leave a comment or question on the blog! Lia and I are happy to answer your questions and to know that you are learning when you're at home too! I hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day this Friday!
To answer your questions about how non-flowering plants produce seeds and reproduce, please watch this video. If you have any questions, post a comment on the blog!
You are curious about animals! Here are the answers to some questions you asked in class last week that we didn't have time to answer.
How do we say the "baba" that snail have? Snails have SLIME.
Do jellyfish have eyes? Some jellyfish have ocelli: light-senstive organs that do not form images but can detect light. However, the Box Jellyfish has 24 eyes, two of which are capable of seeing color.
What kind of animal is plankton?
Plankton (singular plankter) are any organism that lives in the ocean or sea and can't swim. These organisms include different animals, algae, or bacteria.
As we continue studying the animal kingdom, watch the first episode of the BBC series Planet Earth. There are more episodes of this documentary available online!
Also, watch the BBC series Life. This episode is about cold blooded animals. Leave a comment about what you learned or ask questions!
Keep up the good work and practice using the superlative and comparative!!
Below are games to play to keep learning!
REMEMBER: Use the comparative (-ER) when comparing two things.
Use the superlative (-EST) when describing something that is the most.
Please leave a comment using as many compartive and superlative sentences you can think of!
I think you are the greatest 4th grade class! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Hello! Lia and I want to make learning English fun for you. And we want you to practice at home! Here you will find games, activities, and videos that you can do at home to keep learning!
English
Click HERE to play Who Wants to be a Billionaire and practice the present simple tense.
Science
Click HERE! You'll find articles, movies, quizzes, and printables about parts and systems in your body!
