Week 10: First Week of the Midterm Exams
Hello everyone, it is the week that we start the midterms.
The first two exams-the written and oral exams will be on this week and the review worksheets will be assigned to help students prepare for the written exam next week.
This is the general information from the Midterm Exam Scope Notice:
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Listening 4 / 15 Wednesday |
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Oral 4 / 13 Monday 4 / 14
Tuesday |
Period 5
Monday Period 1-2 Tuesday |
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Written 4 / 21 Tuesday |
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Dear Grade 3 Students
and Parents,
The
midterm exam is approaching. Please review the scope below to prepare well.
Oral
Exam
Read aloud a passage and answer comprehension
questions about the story read.
Listening
and written
Exams
will cover all content from Week 3 to Week 8. (Week
9 is not tested.)
My
View Stories and Practice Book
The
following stories from our My View curriculum will be included in the exam:
1.
Grandma and the Great
Gourd Practice Book p.2-10
2.
How Raven Brought Light to the World Practice Book p.12-20
3.
Wolf Island Practice Book p.72-80
Please
review each story’s genre, key elements, vocabulary, and comprehension
questions.
Exam
Format
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Multiple Choice: Vocabulary recognition and story
comprehension.
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Short Answer: Definitions and questions about the main
characters and story details.
Vocabulary
(Week 3-8)
Students
should know:
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Spelling and definitions matching
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Usage in sentences
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Recognition in a sentence or by picture.
Phonics
and Conventions
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l VCCV
pattern |
l Compound
word |
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l Inflected
ending plural: s / es / ies |
l Singular
possessive noun |
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l Subject
and predicate |
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As for the vocabulary, please check the vocab lists, esp. words #1-18 from each week.
Week 3 Vocabulary Definitions – Grandma and the Great Gourd
1 basket (n.): a container made of woven material used to carry or store things
2 subject (n.): a topic or area you study in school, like science or history
3 lesson (n.): a class or period of time when you learn something from a teacher
4 traffic (n.): cars, buses, and other vehicles moving on roads
5 mustard (n.): a spicy yellow or brown sauce often eaten with sandwiches or hot dogs
6 compact (adj.): small and not taking up much space
7 absent (adj.): not present in a place where you are supposed to be
8 cosmic (adj.): related to space, stars, or the universe
9 disgust (n.): a strong feeling that something is very unpleasant or gross
10 fantastic (adj.): extremely good, wonderful, or imaginative
11 fierce (adj.): very strong, aggressive, or intense
12 baring (v.): showing something that is usually hidden, like teeth or claws
13 flexing (v.): bending or tightening muscles, or showing off strength
14 crouching (v.): bending your knees and lowering your body close to the ground
15 swipe (v.): to hit or move your hand quickly in a sweeping motion
16 India (n. proper): A large country in South Asia known for its tasty curry, ancient yoga, and colorful festivals.
17 gardening (n.): the activity of growing and taking care of plants and flowers
18 patch (n.): a small piece of land used for growing plants or vegetables
19 hut (n.): a small, simple house often made from wood, grass, or mud
20 jungle (n.): a thick, tropical forest with many trees, plants, and animals
21 lumber (v.): to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way
22 elephant (n.): a very large animal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks
23 lizard (n.): a reptile with scaly skin, four legs, and a long tail
24 giant (adj.): extremely large in size
Week 4 Vocabulary Definitions – Grandma and the Great Gourd
1 slither (v.): to move smoothly and quietly like a snake
2 loyal (adj.): faithful and always supporting someone
3 chore (n.): small jobs you do around the house, like cleaning or washing
4 adventure (n.): an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience or trip
5 wild animal (n.): an animal that lives in nature, and is not cared for by humans
6 gourd (n.): a hard fruit with a thick shell, often dried and used as a bowl
7 paw (n.): the foot of an animal like a dog, cat, or bear
8 herd (n.): a group of animals that live and move together
9 skinny (adj.): very thin, with little body fat
10 shaggy (adj.): having long, messy, and untidy hair or fur
11 sharpen (v.): to make something sharp, like a pencil or a knife
12 sleek (adj.): smooth, shiny, and looking clean and elegant
13 sprinkle (v.): to scatter small drops or pieces of something over a surface
14 fertilizer (n.): a substance added to soil to help plants grow better
15 mattress (n.): the soft part of a bed that you sleep on
16 rhino (n.): a large animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
17 hide (n.): the skin of an animal, often used to make leather
18 sniff (v.): to breathe in through your nose to smell something
19 spin (v.): to turn around quickly in circles
20 sneak (v.): to move quietly and secretly so no one sees you
21 plump (adj.): pleasantly round and slightly fat
22 fair and square (idiom): honestly and without cheating
23 fang (n.): a long, sharp tooth, especially of a snake or wild animal
24 growl (v.): to make a low, angry sound like a dog 42 43
Week 5 Vocabulary Definitions – How Raven Brought Light to the World
1 inches (n. plural): units for measuring length; 12 inches equal one foot
2 pitches (n. plural): areas of ground where sports like soccer are played
3 dishes (n. plural): plates, bowls, and cups used for eating and serving food
4 glasses (n. plural): drinking containers made of glass, or special glasses for seeing better
5 spies (n. plural): people who secretly watch others and gather information
6 fries (n. plural): long, thin pieces of fried potato; also called French fries
7 cities (n. plural): large towns with many buildings, people, and activities
8 pennies (n. plural): small coins worth one cent each
9 families (n. plural): groups of people who are related and often live together
10 faxes (n. plural): documents sent or received using a fax machine.
11 preparations (n. plural): things you do to get ready for an event or activity
12 magnificent (adj.): very beautiful, grand, and impressive
13 brooded (v.) past tense: to think a lot about something, often in a worried or sad way
14 rejoicing (n.): great happiness and celebration
15 satisfied (adj.): feeling happy and content because you have what you wanted
16 raven (n.): a large, black bird known for being smart and making loud sounds
17 gigantic (adj.): extremely large; huge
18 flood (n.): a large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
19 bored (adj.): feeling uninterested and tired because there is nothing fun to do
20 exist (v.): to be real or alive; to be present in the world
21 land (v.): to come down from the air onto the ground or water
22 drain (v.): to remove water or liquid from something
23 human (n.): a person; a member of the human race
24 shell (n.): a hard outer covering that protects animals like turtles or nuts
Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions – How Raven Brought Light to the World
1 clam (n.): a small sea animal that lives inside a hard shell
2 amusing (adj.): funny or entertaining in a pleasant way
3 trick (v.): to make someone believe something that is not true
4 bump into (phr. v.): to meet someone by chance, not on purpose
5 unable (adj.): not able to do something
6 guardian (n.): someone who protects and takes care of another person
7 eagle (n.): a large bird with excellent eyesight that hunts other animals
8 chest (n.): a large, strong box with a lid, used for storing things
9 set off (phr. v.): to start a journey or trip
10 tired (adj.): feeling a need to rest or sleep
11 convince (v.): to make someone believe or agree with you
12 darkness (n.): the absence of light; when it is very dark
13 distant (adj.): far away in space or time
14 journey (n.): a trip from one place to another, often a long one
15 weary (adj.): very tired, especially after working hard or traveling
16 creature (n.): any living thing, especially an animal
17 company (n.): being with other people so you are not alone
18 leap (v.): to jump high or far with energy
19 annoyed (adj.): feeling a little angry or irritated
20 scold (v.): to tell someone angrily that they did something wrong
21 hung (v.) past tense of hang: to be attached from above so that the lower part is free
22 plead (v.): to ask for something in a serious and emotional way
23 belong (v.): to be part of a group or place
24 spread (v.): to open something wide or to cover a larger area
Week 7 Vocabulary Definitions – Wolf Island
1 fireworks (n.): colorful explosions in the sky used for celebrations
2 rattlesnake (n.): a poisonous snake that makes a rattling sound with its tail
3 airport (n.): a place where airplanes take off, land, and are kept
4 eyesight (n.): how well you can see; vision
5 moonlight (n.): the light that comes from the moon at night
6 outside (n./adv.): the area not inside a building; outdoors
7 popcorn (n.): a snack made from corn kernels that pop when heated
8 haircut (n.): the act or result of cutting someone's hair
9 playground (n.): an outdoor area with equipment for children to play on
10 football (n.): a team sport played with a round ball that is kicked
11 balance (n.): the ability to stay steady without falling over
12 depended (v.) past tense: to need or rely on someone or something
13 well-being (n.): the state of being happy, healthy, and comfortable
14 population (n.): the number of people or animals living in a place
15 available (adj.): able to be used or obtained
16 island (n.): a piece of land completely surrounded by water
17 meadow (n.): a field of grass and flowers, often with few trees
18 squirrel (n.): a small animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees and eats nuts
19 insect (n.): a small animal with six legs, like a bee, ant, or butterfly
20 healthy (adj.): in good physical condition; not sick
21 plenty (n.): a large or sufficient amount of something
22 male (n.): a boy, man, or animal of the gender
23 female (n.): a girl, woman, or animal of the gender
24 pup (n.): a baby dog, seal, or other young animal
Week 8 Vocabulary Definitions – Wolf Island
1 object (n.): a thing that can be seen and touched
2 raft (n.): a simple floating platform, often made of logs tied together
3 board (n.): a long, flat piece of wood or other hard material
4 curious (adj.): eager to know or learn something
5 poke around (phr. v.): to look around in a casual or nosy way
6 howl (v.): to make a long, loud crying sound like a wolf
7 drift (v.): to be carried slowly by wind or water
8 aboard (adv./prep.): on or onto a boat, ship, or other vehicle
9 steadily (adv.): in a calm, constant, and controlled way
10 scramble (v.): to move quickly using your hands and feet, often in a hurry
11 store up (phr. v.): to save or collect things for future use
12 bury (v.): to put something in the ground and cover it with earth
13 mice (n.): plural of mouse; small rodents with long tails
14 adult (n.): a fully grown person or animal
15 spring (n.): the season between winter and summer when plants grow
16 fawn (n.): a young deer in its first year of life
17 curl (v.): to form into a curved or round shape
18 melt (v.): to change from solid to liquid when heated
19 without (prep.): not having or using something
20 bunny (n.): a cute or informal word for a rabbit
21 born (v.): past participle of bear; having started life; to be given birth to
22 enough (adj.): as much as is needed or wanted
23 mainland (n.): the main part of a country or continent, not including islands
24 warmth (n.): the quality or feeling of being warm; kindness and friendliness
But Grandma missed her dogs.
However, the tiger, bear, and fox are also waiting for her in the forest.
Her daughter picked out a large gourd and hallowed it out.
Afterwards, Grandma climbed in.
Her daughter told her, "Now no one will know it's you."
When Grandma went back through the jungle, the animals sniffed her, but they couldn't smell Grandma.
Grandma even asked the animals to push her gourd through the jungle, and they helped her.
At the end of the jungle, the dogs Kalu and Bhulu helped her get away from the clever fox.
Grandma cooked the vegetables in her garden for the dogs as a reward.
How Raven Brought Light to the World: Story Summary
YouTube: https://youtu.be/cccG9bMOfiY?si=vn86FxMZpVlDTooe
Long ago, the world was a gigantic flood, and nothing existed but water.
Raven grew bored with this world.
There was nothing to eat and when he flew, there was nowhere to land.
Raven caused the water to drain away and form the ground so he was able to land and search for food to eat.
Then Raven heard noises coming from a clam shell.
Raven sang to the shell and a human man came out.
He found human women in another shell, then more men, and brought the people together.
He found them very amusing to watch, but because he had brought the people into the world, Raven also felt responsible for them and wanted to take care of them.
When he formed the land, however, Raven had not been able to create any light.
There were no stars, no moon, and no sun.
The world was very dark.
The people came to Raven and said, "The world is too dark. We cannot see our families, find our homes, weed our gardens, or pick fruit."
Raven agreed that the world was too dark.
He was tired of bumping into things, and being unable to see where he was going.
Raven decided to find light and bring it to the world.
He hoped it would make people happy.
Raven learned that Gray Eagle was the guardian of all kinds of light.
But Gray Eagle hated people, and he didn't like Raven much, either.
Gray Eagle kept the sun, the moon, and the stars locked up in the great chest in his longhouse, far away in a distant land.
Raven thus began preparations for a journey.
Raven flew for many days after saying goodbye to the people.
He flew over mountains and oceans to get to the land where Gray Eagle lived.
Raven landed near Gray Eagle's magnificent longhouse to rest and brood.
How could he convince Gray Eagle to share the light?
He asked Gray Eagle politely to share the light, but Gray Eagle refused.
Then, he came up with a plan.
Raven would trick Gray Eagle into doing the right thing.
Raven turned himself into a small human child called 'Ravenchild'.
Gray Eagle's daughter saw him and brought him into the longhouse.
Days passed, and Gray Eagle's daughter enjoyed the company of Ravenchild.
Even Gray Eagle started to like the child and the games he played.
One day, when Grey Eagle was standing near the chest, Ravenchild asked him what was inside.
Gray Eagle puffed up his own chest and boasted, "All the light in the world is in that chest: the stars, the moon, and even the sun!"
"Please let me see it," Ravenchild begged.
Grey Eagle did not want to show him the light, but Ravenchild asked over and over again.
Grey Eagle agreed later, and handed the Raven child the bag of stars to play with quietly.
Ravenchild took the bag, and went outside the longhouse.
There, he turned back into the raven form, leapt into the air, and flew across the sky and around the world.
As he flew, stars spilled from the bag and stuck to the sky. The world had light!
Story Summary: Wolf Island
Story Link: https://youtu.be/N6LsBdRnboI?si=Fx9I_OT31teO4gjQ
Once there was an island.
It was an island with trees and meadows, and many kinds of animals.
There were mice, rabbits, and deer, squirrels, foxes, and several kinds of birds.
All of the animals on the island depended on the plants and other animals for their food and well-being.
Some animals ate grass and other plants; some ate insects; some ate other animals.
The island animals were healthy. There was plenty of food for all.
A family of wolves lived on the island, too-a male wolf, a female, and their five pups.
One day, the wolf pups were playing on the beach while their mother and father slept.
The pups found a strange object at the edge of the water.
It was a log raft, nailed together with boards.
The pups had never seen anything like this before. They were very curious.
The wolf pups climbed onto the raft and sniffed about.
Everything smelled different.
While the pups were poking around, the raft began to drift slowly out into the lake.
At first the pups didn't noticed anything wrong.
Then, suddenly, there was nothing but water all around the raft.
The pups were scared. They howled. The mother and father wolf came running down to the water's edge. They climbed aboard the raft.
The pups couldn't turn the raft back, and the pups were too scared to swim.
The raft drifted slowly and steadily over to the mainland.
There were no longer any wolves on the island.
During the next spring, many deer fawns were born.
There were now too many deer on the island.
They were eating large amounts of grass and leaves.
Spring grew into summer and summer into fall.
The amount of food became less and less.
Rabbits had less to eat because the deer were eating their food.
Foxes and mice also had less to eat as the deer has eaten the grass and the grass seed.
Even owls had less to eat as fewer baby mice born so they could not hunt.
When winter came, most of the plants had already been eaten.
The island wolves had not found a home on the mainland as other wolf families did not want to share.
The deer were so hungry that they gnawed on bark from the trees.
One day, the ice reached all the way from the mainland to the island.
The wolf family crossed the ice and returned to their old home.
They hunted many weak and sick deer.
The island was now back in balance.
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Week 10 |
Homework 回家功課 |
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Monday April 11th |
1. Review Worksheet-Monday |
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Tuesday April 12th |
1. Review Worksheet-Tuesday |
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Wednesday April 13th | 1. Review Worksheet-Wednesday |
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Thursday April 14th. |
1. Review Worksheet-Thursday | |
Friday April 15th |
1. Review Worksheet-Friday 2. Write 20 sentences with any vocabulary from Weeks 3-8 | |
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