Sunday, 19 th June 2016 ACP English Program Grade 5 Parents’ Day

Brother Seksan Director Miss Wilairat Head of EP Department Master Adisak Head of Teaching & Learning, Curriculum and Assessment English Program Leadership Thai and Foreign leadership team for Mr. Martin Head of EP Grade 5 Coordinator Mr. Dave Assistant Head of EP Grade 4 Coordinator Miss Nuttikarn Public Relations and IT Master Chaiyasit EP Student Affairs

Grade 5 Homeroom Teachers Each class has a Thai and Foreign teacher to take care of their welfare. Miss Naomi EP 5/1 Grade 5 English & Health Mr. Lalit EP 5/2 Grade 5 Science & Mathematics Miss Piyanuch EP 5/1 Miss Suthera EP 5/2

Grade 5/1 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time M Grade 5 Assembly EP SkillsEnglish Morning Break Art/MusicScience Lunch Break CareersThai Afternoon Break – 15 Minutes Thai Skills (reading) T Whole School Assembly ChineseEnglishMathematics History & Civics HealthThaiPiano W HomeroomMathematicsEnglishEP SkillsChineseThaiScienceBoy Scouts T HomeroomEP SkillsPEMathematicsScienceEnglish Club F Whole School Assembly EnglishMathematicsThaiComputers (STEM) Social Studies EP Skills

Grade 5/2 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time M Grade 5 Assembly EP SkillsScience Morning Break English Lunch Break ThaiCareers Afternoon Break – 15 Minutes Thai Skills (reading) T Whole School Assembly English History/Civics ChineseMathematicsEP SkillsThaiPiano W HomeroomEnglishMathematicsScience Art/Music ThaiChineseBoy Scouts T HomeroomMathematicsThaiPEEnglishScienceEP SkillsClub F Whole School Assembly Computers (STEM) MathematicsEnglish Social Studies HealthEP Skills

Two Cultures - Different Learning Styles EP students have to adapt to the different styles of learning and teaching in each subject. Same Attitude and Effort High standards of behaviour and good Thai manners are expected in all subjects and for all teachers.

use English work well with others care for our environ ment try their best are kind to others are responsi ble The EP Learner Profile To develop a good attitude to school (and life!) EP students…

Grade 5 Rewards Students work towards individual and group rewards. Vouche rs Platinu m Cards Power Cards Group points Class Points Assem bly Shields Whole class reward s Merit Awards

Grade 5 Consequences – at Lunchtime With a Grade 4 or 5 EP teacher for not following the EP Learner Profile. Time Out More serious Letter home Routine Practice Less Serious No letter home

Speaking English ONLY in class Starting next week, if your son speaks Thai in class his name will be moved on the Traffic Lights. After 3 times a letter will be sent home. English Only (Starts next week!)

E.P. Skills Reading, spelling, dictation, and grammar are practiced in E.P. Skills. Every Week EP Skills Activities Spelling or Dictation Given 15 words. There will also be 5 ‘bonus words’ which do not go towards their score. The boys will be given words to learn, which will be tested in a paragraph of writing. Grammar Grammar from EP Grade 4 level will be reviewed. Reading We will read as a class and have activities for comprehension and enjoyment of the story. Occasional Activities Discussion Discussion groups to develop the skills of compromising, giving opinions, listening to others. Speaking One-on-one speaking test assessed on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation and communication (once per term).

Grade 5 Textbooks and Workbooks We use My Pals Are Here! textbooks and workbooks:

iPads This year, boys in Grades 4, 5 and 6 can bring their iPad to school. We also have some school iPads for boys who cannot bring one. The iPads will be used as a learning tool in class and for extension work at home.

Edmodo and Brain Pop Every boy in Grade 5 needs to be enrolled on Edmodo and have the code to use Brain Pop. Edmodo Code: Links, presentations, movies and quizzes on here for students to do. Brain Pop Code: fun online learning at school and home.

Grade 5 Exams and Authentic Assessment A large percentage of assessment comes from Authentic Assessment of skills as well as knowledge. Authentic Assessment Maths 150% Maths 260% Science 150% Science 260% English 160% English 270% Health/PE80% Mid-Term Exams (Tests 1 & 3) Final Exams (Tests 2 & 4) 25% 20% 25% 20% -30% -20% Authentic Assessment Presentations, experiments, discussions, speaking tests, reading skills, spelling tests, etc. Exam Week Multiple choice, short answer, essay writing, comprehension, problem solving

Grade 5 Projects and Presentations Projects will be set in each subject. Oral presentations are presented individually, with partners & in groups.

Grade 5 Assemblies Songs, presentations and awards…

Grade 5 English Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are practiced through fun and engaging topics:

Grade 5 Maths ….

Grade 5 Science Doing scientific investigations, researching and testing hypotheses:

Grade 5 Computers and STEM Popular iMac programs, presentations, researching the Internet, and navigating through interactive programs, as well as STEM.

Rosetta Stone Using Rosetta Stone to refine English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills: Speaking and Listening Reading Activities Writing Activities

Grade 5 PE Keeping fit and learning new skills through a mixture of sport and fitness activities in P.E. class every Thursday.

EP Clubs A fun and interesting choice every Thursday Period 8.

EP Camp Grade 5 & 6 Two nights at the Saint Gabriel’s Recreation Centre in Nonthaburi during February 2017:

Healthy Snacks Eating healthy snacks every day!

What your son needs everyday! pencils eraser ruler highlighter glue stick scissors Writing pad coloured pencils dictionary white board marker The Current Grade 5 novel