Speaking/Pronunciation/Reading/Vocabulary

Hael exhibits a growing awareness of English grammar. Often, she pauses to consider the correct and appropriate vocabulary in her sentences.

Please take note of the following words, phrases, and vocabulary.

1. Volunteer- /vaah- luhn-teer/ freely offer to do something without being forced to do it or without getting paid.

   ex. The students volunteer at the annual beach clean-up.

2. acquarium- /uh-kwee-reh-uhm/ a glass container in which fish and other water creatures can be kept

ex. ex. The aquarium has many tanks of fish.

3. creatures-/kree-chrz/ an animal or person.

4. School of fish or shoal - a group of fish

5. Hunt- /huhnt/ a search

   ex. They are having a treasure hunt this weekend

6. treasure- /treh-zhr/- something of significant worth or value.

Grammar

1. I think I know

2. I watched fish and other creatures.

3. You said: I go to the aquarium today

Better way to say: I went to the aquarium today

Over-all Feedback

Hael could easily recognize the words and was able to construct sentences using the vocabulary words. She can explain the details of the pictures and the situation. Keep working hard and enjoy learning the English language.