Category Archives: Mathematics

What is An Essay?

An essay is a piece of writing that presents and discusses a particular topic, idea, argument, or viewpoint. It is a structured form of writing that typically follows a specific format and may include the author’s personal thoughts, analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of the topic at hand. Essays can vary widely in length, style, andContinue reading “What is An Essay?”

How To Write An Essay

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to write an essay for fifth-grade students: Step 1: Understand the Assignment Step 2: Brainstorm Ideas Step 3: Create an Outline Step 4: Write the Introduction Step 5: Write the Body Paragraphs Step 6: Write the Conclusion Step 7: Revise and Edit Step 8: Finalize Your Essay By followingContinue reading “How To Write An Essay”

Exploring Prefixes in Jamaican Creole (JC/SJE)

Subject:               Language Arts Grade:                 5 Duration:            60 minutes Topic:                   Exploring Prefixes in Jamaican Creole (JC/SJE) Focus Question:  How do I effectively communicate my understanding about matters related to                                  to nutrition? Language Strands:                         Attainment Target: Communicate with confidence and competence for different purposes and audiences, using SJE and JC appropriately and creatively.Continue reading “Exploring Prefixes in Jamaican Creole (JC/SJE)”

What are Prefixes?

A prefix is a linguistic element that is added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In English and many other languages, prefixes are a type of affix—a morpheme (a meaningful linguistic unit) attached to the beginning of a word. Prefixes can alter the semantic (meaning) or grammatical meaning of the baseContinue reading “What are Prefixes?”

Gr. 5 – Reading with Fluency and Recognition-Week1

Below is a lesson plan for grade five students focusing on Jamaica’s National Standard curriculum objective related to identifying and using sight words appropriate for the grade level. This lesson plan follows the 5Es instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) and includes assessment activities for different tiers. Lesson Plan: “Exploring Sight Words Fluently” GradeContinue reading “Gr. 5 – Reading with Fluency and Recognition-Week1”

What are Sight Words?

Sight words, also known as high-frequency words or sight vocabulary, are words that appear frequently in written texts and are recognized immediately by sight, without the need for decoding or sounding out. These words often do not follow regular phonetic patterns, so they are challenging to decode using phonics alone. Instead, readers are encouraged toContinue reading “What are Sight Words?”

Gr. Five Lesson Plan – Speaking and Listening-Week1

Below is a lesson plan for grade five students focusing on the Jamaica’s National Standard curriculum objective related to listening, extracting details, and providing feedback while adhering to communication protocols. The lesson plan incorporates the 5Es instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) and includes two assessment activities for different tiers. Grade Level: Grade 5Continue reading “Gr. Five Lesson Plan – Speaking and Listening-Week1”

Tier 1 – Activity Sheet: Constructing Congruent Shapes

Here’s a tier 1 activity sheet for Grade 4, focusing on the Jamaica National Standard Curriculum objective “Construct congruent shapes.” Grade Level: 4 Objective: Students will practice constructing congruent shapes using basic tools and techniques. Instructions: Options for Congruent Shapes: Congruent Triangles Congruent Rectangles Congruent Squares Congruent Parallelograms Note: Feel free to adapt the activityContinue reading “Tier 1 – Activity Sheet: Constructing Congruent Shapes”