Morphemes

What are morphemes and their role in word recognition? Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in language. They can be individual words or parts of words, such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Understanding morphemes is crucial for word recognition because it allows us to break down complex words into smaller, meaningful components. ByContinue reading “Morphemes”

Text Features

Text features are elements of a written text that are designed to enhance understanding and aid in comprehension. These features can include visual and organizational elements that help readers navigate and interpret the content more effectively. Here are some common text features: Headings and Subheadings: These are titles or labels that indicate the main topicsContinue reading “Text Features”

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”

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”

My Educational Philosophy

All learners/children are endowed with the capabilities, gifts, and talents to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally and physically to fulfill their divinely determined purpose in life. • I BELIEVE that all children are unique and have the God given right to develop their full potential academically, emotionally and spiritually; and seek furnish my students with theContinue reading “My Educational Philosophy”

My Background & Experience

Welcome to PEP Game-Based Learning! We are going to have a wonderful time teaching and learning. PEP Game-Based Learning is a guide for parents and early childhood Educators (principal, administrator, teachers, care givers) in the use of games in the teaching and learning process. The ideas given are meant to complement activities identified in respectiveContinue reading “My Background & Experience”