New Moon!

Hello Everyone!

I have to apologize for the past few posts because it was late. I will make sure from now on, it is on time.

We've started reading New Moon and it has been very exciting to read. We've finished the first two chapters in the first week. I will be mixing science and reading together from now on. We will continue to do more critical thinking questions pertaining to the novel we read.

For the Mother's Day Performance, we will be practicing in the coming weeks. All the roles have been assigned, please remember to practice at home.

Betty, you are doing well and you ask and answer questions in class. Keep up the good work.

Valerie, I see you are trying in class and you are also studying your vocabulary. However, when you are studying vocabulary, you are not paying attention. I assigned small writings for you and you don't complete them. Please remember next time :)

Teddy and Howard, if you guys do something wrong, please remember to admit your fault. Don't sit there and say nothing, it could be seen as disrespect and infuriate the teachers.

Anne, you are doing great, you pay attention and answer difficult questions. I like that very much.

Jack, please come in class on time and don't be funny in class when we are reading or studying. There is a time and place for everything, please try not to act like a clown in class.

Chapter 12 and Mother's Day Play

Chapter 12 of science was interesting and not too difficult. Everyone did quite well.

We had a good time practicing the script for Mother's Day and everyone is excited. On Sunday, we came together and practiced once more.

Jack, tried to answer many question in class which is good but please put more effort in thinking and try not to be funny all the time.

MJ, Effort and responsibility, you are capable of doing much more.

Val, you haven't been here for two weeks and you just need to catch up. Don't give up, you can do it! School can be easy if you manage your time well.

Betty and Anne, both you have been doing well and keep up the good work :)

Howard, you still need to work faster and speak louder. You have good attitude but you have to be stronger in front others when we are practicing the script.

Teddy, don't take short cuts. You can do well in class when you put in your effort, keep trying! I gave you the new Heroes, make sure you do your work completely and responsibly before you watch them.

Pon Pon, please be more aware with your writing and the details of spelling. Please pay attention to grammar and sentence structure. You're doing well and certainly you can improve more.

Teacher Paul

Vocabulary and Reading Assessment

The vocabulary is finished and most of the students did very well.  Reading assessment was much easier than the assigned reading, Twilight, however, some students made careless mistakes.  We reviewed our test and went over all the questions to make sure we understand.

This week we reviewed science.  It has been a long time since we worked on our science and we're a bit rusty.  I spent a lot of time explaining science concepts and I think the kids really appreciated it.  We are currently studying atoms, molecuoles, density, volume, mass, and etc.  It's quite exciting if you can apply it.

Comments for my students:

Teddy, your vocabulary was good but your reading assessment was horrible.  You need to be more careful next time when you take the test.  For science review, you left early and you didn't finish.  You didn't even clean up.  Please be more responsible next time.

Pon Pon, you did a great job for both of your tests.  Your reading assessment was excellent and your writing was very well written aside from few spelling and grammar mistakes.

MJ, vocabulary is fine but I am disappointed about your reading assessment because you just wrote it very fast without thinking about it.  Your essay was rushed too.  It repeated the same thing over and over again to fill up the page.  Don't let me see you do that next time.

Anne, I see you try in class and I do see the improvements.  Please keep it up and I think school work will become easier and easier.

Betty, you did a fantastic job on both of the exams.  I see a huge improvement in you.  Congratulations.

Howard, both test you did fine but I think you really need to concentrate in class so you can finish your work earlier so you can have more free time to relax or do things you like.  You waste a lot of time watching other people.  This is not a people watching class.

Hope you guys have a good weekend.  See you Monday.

Paul

Just got back from Korea

Hello everyone,

I had an eventful weekend in Seoul.  The education fair was good and I saw a lot of good materials for Tree House.  Unfortunately I missed my flight this morning so I had to catch a later flight back.  It was really hectic and aggravating running around in the airport.  I just got home and I am super hungry and don't know what to eat.  I wish I live in a hotel sometimes because room service is so convenient.

Back on the topic of this week's progress, everyone who came to class worked hard and studied for the vocabulary.  I am really happy to see everyone putting in effort.  Remember, don't think about the score you need to reach because if you do that, you might feel you can't reach your target.  Life and school can be easy, just put in your effort and don't be lazy and you're there, SUCCESS!

Jack, hope your trip is good in the states!

MJ, it's not how high your scores is but it's how much honest effort you put into.  I see you work hard in my class, make sure you do that in everything else you do, just like basketball.

Teddy, you were falling behind because you were getting lazy but I think you are catching up.

Anne, I haven't corrected your test yet.  I am a little worried.  I know the feeling of pressure when you fall behind.  Just stay on top your work and you will be fine.

Pon Pon, you are doing pretty well but sometimes you fall asleep.  I think it's getting better.

Howard, do your work faster and keep your attitude respectful.  You've been good recently, keep it up.

Betty, I am really impressed about you and your work.  Both in school and at home and at friends house, you put in the effort of working hard.  I am proud.

Val, I hope you did well on your test, say hello to your friend for me!

Luv you guys all,

Teacher Paul