Vocabulary and Reading Assessment

This week, we have spent much of the time editing and reviewing words that we have learned from the past 4 - 5 weeks.  We have some vocabulary from science and the reading book, but the bulk of the words came from the book we've recently finished, Twilight.

I have purchased the 2nd book already and hopefully in few weeks we can continue with that novel.  Meanwhile, this week we will be reviewing the words and next week we will have the vocabulary test and reading assessment.

MJ- please complete your vocabulary book and thank you for finishing the class copy.  It's good that I see you are using bigger words in your vocabulary.

Teddy- make sure you spend time studying your words and I will have your Heroes ready after the test.

Valerie and Anne-  please make sure you spend time study your words, you both have been doing well in class so make sure you do well too on the vocabulary test.

Pon Pon- Mr. Dictionary, I think you will do fine on the vocabulary test but make sure you get enough rest.

Howard- you've been doing better in class but often you still waste time and watch other people.  I think you can be a much better student if you manage your time.  You will also have more free time.

Betty- you are doing a fantastic job, keep up the good work.

Teacher Paul

Finished!

We finished Twilight in about three ~ four weeks.  I want to congratulate everyone in the class for putting in the effort in reading and participating in class.  I believe this book has helped everyone's reading ability and speed, comprehension, critical thinking, and writing.

We will continue to read the second novel later.  We will do some science and stories from our textbook.  we probably will continue in about 2-3 weeks.  We can finish two novels to three novels without a problem this semester.  I hope maybe we can finish reading all four.  It's a bit ambitious but I think challenges are always good.

Teddy, good job in reading in class and at home.  I've spoken to your Mom and dad, they are proud of you.

Howard, please watch your attitude with other people and teachers.  Let's not make this a problem again this semester.  You've been doing better in my class, so please carry the same respect for others.

Pon Pon, please stay awake.

Anne, good job on the reading and participating in class.  You just have to speak louder and my hearing is not so good.

Valerie, good job on  reading this week.  Much better than weeks before.  I see you participate in class!

Jack, please read and try to come to class on time.

Betty, you are doing awesome, you read and you participate.  Very proud of you!

Teacher Paul

I can't stop reading!

Twilight has been really addicting to read for almost everyone in class including myself.
Some of the students even read ahead of the schedule which I am very proud of.

The story content can be quite mature. It talks about about love and relationships and intimacy. It talks about one's struggle within oneself. It definitely broaden the horizon for their thinking. It's an area where they have never thought about before.

We will continue to read and progress. Please remember to read at home and pre-read next chapter. We have been doing some writing in class and it has been productive.

Howard, you surprised me and I am very proud of your attitude, please keep up the good work and read!

Teddy, you're reading better and better in class. It's more fluent when you read. Find out what fluent means. Please pay more attention in writing.

Jack, please read :)

Tina, congratulations for winning the second place in the speech contest. We are very proud of you at Tree House. Now you have to do it again for Tree House TV.

Pon Pon, you need to get more sleep. You looked so tired in class. Please sleep on time.

Betty, you are doing a fantastic job, I am so proud for the effort and the changes you're making.

MJ, make sure you have caught up on reading.

Valerie and Anne, please keep up with the reading :) Don't make the class wait for you.

Paul
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I am very proud of everyone in the class because all the students have been keeping up the reading. We are reading at good pace and we are on target to finish the book within March. We have been doing writing in class to check comprehension and also improve their writing.

All the students are intrigued by the plot and the characters, especially Edward and his family.

There are tons of words each day and we've been trying to keep up with all the vocabulary. It is challenging to read but I believe if they continue at this rate, by the time they finish the fourth book, their reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills will improve.

When we finish the book and we will watch the movie.

Tina, I hope your speech goes well, good luck!

Betty, you are keeping up with reading, I am very glad.

Valerie, you are also keeping up with reading and you are doing well with your writing. I see you like to write more than you like to speak.

Annie, you've been more active in class and I am happy you are reading on your own time whenever you can, good job.

Howard, you are keeping up with reading but you have to work faster with your written work.

Teddy, I am proud to see you read more on your own time, please continue to keep up the good work.

MJ, have fun on your trip next week, please finish up to chapter 18 when you get back.

Jack, you surprised me when you were the only one who answered some of the tougher questions. Please put in more effort in your work, I believe you will do well. PS: Try to get to class on time and keep up the reading.

Teacher Paul

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