May 12th, Tuesday

  1. Week 14 Communication Book: 

Week 14                               Homework 回家功課
Monday 星期一	□1. Copy Week 14 VW #9-16 x 3, def. x 1, 3 sent (2 VW, 8 words) □2. Sign and correct unit test   □3. Sensay WK 14 □4. Google Classroom □5. 5/15 Friday Quiz :   a) WK14 VW & definition                                        b) vowel diphthongs: oi,oy/ ou,ow                                        c) common and proper nouns	家長簽名：
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Tuesday 星期二	□1. Copy Week 14 VW #17-24 x 3, def. x 1, 3 sent (2 VW, 8 words)	家長簽名：
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Wednesday 星期三	□1. G3A1 worksheet #1 □2. G3 Shared worksheet	家長簽名：
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Thursday 星期四	□1. G3A1 worksheet #2	家長簽名：
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Friday 星期五	□1. Copy Week 15 VW #1-8 x 3, def. x 1, 3 sent (2 VW, 8 words) □2. G3A1 worksheet #3 □3. Google Classroom □4. Review My View p. 179-193	家長簽名：
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Week 14 Vocabulary Definitions – Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

1	thousand	(n.): the number 1,000
2	bounce	(v.): to spring back after hitting a surface
3	fountain	(n.): a structure that sprays water into the air
4	enjoy	(v.): to take pleasure in something
5	appoint	(v.): to choose someone for a job or role
6	power	(n./v.): strength, energy, or control; to supply energy
7	avoid	(v.): to stay away from; to prevent
8	annoy	(v.): to irritate or bother
9	shower	(n.): a brief rain; a place to wash
10	proud	(adj.): feeling pleased about an achievement
11	broadly	(adv.): in a wide or general way
12	scales	(n.): thin, flat plates on fish or reptiles
13	foundation	(n.): the base or support of a structure
14	massive	(adj.): very large and heavy
15	sturdy	(adj.): strong and solid
16	gigantic	(adj.): extremely large
17	ceiling	(n.): the upper inside surface of a room
18	dim	(v.): to become less bright
19	skitter	(v.): to move quickly and lightly
20	spun	(v.): past tense of spin; to turn rapidly
21	merrier	(adj. comp): comparative of merry; happier; more cheerful
22	numerous	(adj.): many; a large number
23	comfortable	(adj.): feeling relaxed and at ease
24	silvery	(adj.): shiny like silver; pale gray

Week 14 – Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

My View Weekly Vocabulary 本週單字進度表

No.	English	POS	Chinese	No.	English	POS	Chinese
1	thousand	n.	千	13	foundation	n.	地基；基礎
2	bounce	v.	彈跳	14	massive	adj.	巨大的
3	fountain	n.	噴泉	15	sturdy	adj.	結實的； 堅固的
4	enjoy	v.	享受	16	gigantic	adj.	龐大的
5	appoint	v.	任命；指定	17	ceiling	n.	天花板
6	power	n./v.	力量；供電	18	dim	v.	變暗；使暗淡
7	avoid	v.	避免	19	skitter	v.	輕快地移動； 蹦跳
8	annoy	v.	使惱怒	20	spun	v.	旋轉 (spin 的過去式) (spin 的過去式)
9	shower	n.	陣雨；淋浴	21	merrier	adj. comp.	更快樂的 (merry 的比較級)
10	proud	adj.	自豪的	22	numerous	adj.	許多的
11	broadly	adv.	廣泛地； 開闊地	23	comfortable	adj.	舒適的
12	scales	n.	鱗片	24	silvery	adj.	銀色的

 

Weekly Sentences

1.      A thousand dollars is enough to buy a video game.

2.      The massive building had very high ceilings.

3.      We will appoint a manager to help avoid problems later.

4.      The rubber ball can bounce against the sturdy wall.

2. Phonics: diphthongs: ou/ow ; oi/oy 

What is a diphthong?

A diphthong is two vowels together that make a gliding sound ~ We slide from one sound to another.

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1️⃣ ou / ow → /aʊ/

👉 Sounds like cow 🐄

• ou: out, proud, house

• ow: cow, now, towel

💡 Tip:

• ou is usually in the middle of a word.

• ow is usually at the end.

• Exception: followed by l/n/el/er as in: owl, own, shower, flower (ow is in the middle).

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2️⃣ oi / oy → /ɔɪ/

👉 Sounds like boy 👦

• oi: oil, soil, coin

• oy: boy, toy, enjoy

💡 Tip:

• oi is usually in the middle.

• oy is usually at the end.

• Exception: oyster, Joyce (oy is in the middle).

3. Genre ~ Myth. 

What is a myth? 

A myth is a traditional story from ancient times that explains things people did not understand, such as where the world came from, why the seasons change, or how certain animals got their features.

Myths were passed by word of mouth — meaning people told these stories to each other by speaking, not by writing. A grandparent would tell a myth to their children, and then their children would tell the same story to the next generation. This is why we call them "oral" stories — they traveled from mouth to mouth for hundreds of years before anyone wrote them down!

Myths often feature gods, goddesses, heroes, and magical creatures. They were told to teach people about nature, right and wrong, and the values of their culture.

Examples of famous myths:

• Greek myths — Zeus, Hercules, the Trojan Horse
• Egyptian myths — Ra (the sun god), Anubis
• Roman myths — similar to Greek myths, with different names
• Chinese myths — the story of Nu Wa fixing the sky

What makes a myth different from other stories?

• Myth — Characters: Gods and heroes. How passed on: By word of mouth. Magic: Yes.

• Legend — Characters: Real-ish people. How passed on: Stories and books. Magic: Sometimes.

• Fairy Tale — Characters: Princes and princesses. How passed on: Books and media. Magic: Yes.

Key: Myths were shared by word of mouth for generations before they were written down. Today, we still read myths for enjoyment and to learn about ancient civilizations!

4. Proper Nouns

A proper noun is a special name for a specific person, place, animal, or thing. Unlike common nouns, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

Rule: Proper nouns = names that are specific = Always capitalize the first letter!

Types of Proper Nouns:

1. Names of People

• Ms. Chen, John, Maria, Einstein

2. Names of Places (Cities, Countries, Streets)

• Taipei, Taiwan, Japan, Paris, Xinyi Road

3. Names of Days and Months

• Monday, Tuesday, January, March

4. Names of Holidays

• Christmas, Easter, Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival

5. Names of Organizations and Companies

• UNICEF, Oxford University, Star Museum

6. Names of Animals (with names)

• Lucky (a dog), Bella (a cat), Teddy (a bear)

7. Brand Names

• Nike, Apple, Coca-Cola, McDonald's

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⚠️ Special Rule: When to use "the" before a proper noun:

Some proper nouns MUST have "the" before them:

• Ocean names:
the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean

• Sea names:
the South China Sea, the Mediterranean Sea

• River names:
the Nile, the Thames, the Mississippi River

        ⚠️ Special: Lake - no "the"

• Mountain range names:
the Alps, the Himalayas, the Andes

        ⚠️ Special: Mount - no "the"

• Desert names:
the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert

• Country names with "the":
the Netherlands, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States

• Organizations and groups:
the United Nations (UN), the Red Cross, the World Health Organization

• Famous buildings and landmarks:
the Great Wall, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the White House

• Historical events and documents:
the French Revolution, the Magna Carta

5. My View story: