by Stephanie Margaret BATLEY | May 2, 2024 | Grade 2
This week we have been rehearsing a Reader’s Theatre performance. Reader’s Theatre develops reading fluency, accuracy and expression. Our reading strategy of using phrasing (being aware of punctuation) and expression has really supported our rehearsals....
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | May 2, 2024 | Grade 2
We have continued our personal narratives, writing about a day at the beach. The students went from brainstorming ideas, describing the events of their story to starting to organize their writing and then adding an introduction. This week, I introduced readers theatre...
by Ays LAWSON | Apr 25, 2024 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Reading comprehension involves the ability to read a text and understand its meaning. To comprehend what we read, we need two closely linked skills: word reading and comprehension. Word reading refers to recognizing the words on the page or screen (such as in Raz...
by Peter LAWSON | Apr 25, 2024 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Music
The music room has been a hive of activity this week at lunchtimes. Students have been feverishly readying themselves for the Talent Show happening on May 9th. Auditions are next week- I look forward to seeing what the kids are going to do. I already have some...
by Karima ELSAYED | Apr 25, 2024 | Community and Service, Creativity, Action, Service, ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Leadership Conferences Led by Students at Al Batinah International School emphasize the importance of initiatives that encourage students to develop leadership skills and promote global citizenship. They foster courage and build confidence in students in front of...
by Stephanie Margaret BATLEY | Apr 25, 2024 | Grade 2
This week we have been busy preparing for our student-led conferences and the students have been so excited about sharing their learning with you. I hope that your enjoyed your child’s conference and were able to get an insight into our learning in Grade 2. It...
