The Forum Journal · Grade 2
One page gets prepared before each class. Look at the picture and sentence frame first, learn the words, fill in the blanks, then speak in class. Use it in class, then open it again once at home.
The teacher sends a weekly KakaoTalk update separately each session. Sessions 4 and 12 get a short note; Sessions 8 and 16 come with a full growth report.
"I see a ___. It is ___ and ___."
This week's 15 wordsI see a . It is and .
At home: On the way home, ask your child to name one thing they see, using “I see a ___.”
"I see a ___. It is ___ and ___."
This week's 15 wordsI see a . It is and .
At home: Ask them to describe something in their backpack in English.
Look at the word on the left and the meaning on the right. Write the matching meaning's letter in the blank.
"I see a ___. It is ___ and ___."
This week's 15 wordsI see a . It is and .
At home: Ask them to say one English sentence about what they're wearing today.
"I see a ___. It is ___ and ___."
This week's 15 wordsI see a . It is and .
At home: Ask them to introduce their favorite animal in English.
"A is ___, but B is ___. I like ___ more."
This week's 15 wordsis , but is . I like more.
At home: Ask in English whether they like summer or winter more.
"A is ___, but B is ___. I like ___ more."
This week's 15 wordsis , but is . I like more.
At home: Ask which was tastier today — the school lunch or home cooking.
Look at the word on the left and the meaning on the right. Write the matching meaning's letter in the blank.
"A is ___, but B is ___. I like ___ more."
This week's 15 wordsis , but is . I like more.
At home: Ask them to say in English whether they like soccer or reading more.
Speak for 30–45 seconds using the comparing frame, then answer one question each from the teacher and a friend.
This week's 15 wordsI like more than because .
At home: Listen once more to their practice introducing their favorite thing.
"I think ___ because ___. For example, ___."
This week's 15 wordsI think because . For example, .
At home: Listen to a short telling of their favorite book, in English.
"I think ___ because ___. For example, ___."
This week's 15 wordsI think because . For example, .
At home: Ask in English what their favorite holiday is.
Look at the word on the left and the meaning on the right. Write the matching meaning's letter in the blank.
"I think ___ because ___. For example, ___."
This week's 15 wordsI think because . For example, .
At home: Ask what their favorite subject is, and why, in English.
"I think ___ because ___. For example, ___."
This week's 15 wordsI think because . For example, .
At home: Ask them to say in English what they want to do this weekend.
Giving a reason, then answering a follow-up question
This week's 15 wordsI want to go to because .
(For a follow-up question) If my friend asks “Why?”, I can say: .
At home: Ask in English where they want to go, and why.
Giving a reason, then answering a follow-up question
This week's 15 wordsI want to have a because .
(For a follow-up question) If my friend asks “Why?”, I can say: .
At home: Ask in English what animal they want to have, and why.
Look at the word on the left and the meaning on the right. Write the matching meaning's letter in the blank.
Presentation prep — checking your sentence frames
This week's 15 wordsWhat I’ll introduce:
Reason:
Closing sentence:
At home: Listen to their presentation practice once, and clap for them.
Presentation, then answering one question from the teacher
This week's 15 wordsMy favorite thing is . I like it because . For example, .
At home: Ask them to show the family their finished presentation.
Writing Examples
These use different topics than your own sentences, just to show how each frame sounds.
Describing
I see a slide. It is tall and colorful.
Comparing
A bike is fast, but a scooter is light. I like a scooter more.
Giving a reason
I think lions are the best zoo animal because they are strong. For example, a lion can run very fast to catch its food.
Wanting something
I want to learn to swim because it looks fun. If my friend asks “Why?”, I can say: swimming is good exercise too.
Keep this page away from students.
Session 1: house-G, street-H, park-F, school-L, store-M, library-D, bakery-O, busy-N, quiet-E, far-C, near-B, walk-J, visit-A, neighbor-I, friendly-K
Session 2: backpack-F, book-D, pencil case-G, eraser-K, ruler-O, notebook-H, water bottle-N, snack-L, heavy-J, light-M, organized-E, messy-C, zip-B, pocket-I, carry-A
Session 3: shirt-J, pants-C, dress-N, jacket-O, shoes-F, hat-B, socks-I, colorful-E, comfortable-M, favorite-K, wear-L, match-D, style-G, soft-A, new-H
Session 4: dog-F, cat-L, fish-G, bird-O, rabbit-D, hamster-I, pet-A, feed-J, walk-M, play-N, cute-C, friendly-B, loyal-H, care-K, love-E
Session 5: summer-K, winter-N, hot-I, cold-F, swim-J, ski-M, beach-E, snow-C, sunny-L, snowy-H, season-A, prefer-G, compare-O, more-B, less-D
Session 6: school lunch-N, home cooking-I, tasty-L, healthy-O, variety-D, simple-A, prefer-M, compare-G, meal-K, dish-F, favorite-B, share-E, try-C, choose-J, better-H
Session 7: soccer-O, reading-C, active-G, quiet-N, team-F, alone-E, exciting-I, calm-K, exercise-L, imagination-H, prefer-J, compare-A, fun-B, relax-D, energy-M
Session 8: compare-L, prefer-F, more-I, because-C, reason-H, favorite-J, choose-M, explain-E, example-K, listen-D, question-G, answer-B, clear-O, confident-A, proud-N
Session 9: story-K, book-J, character-L, adventure-F, funny-D, exciting-M, hero-E, magic-O, favorite-B, because-N, example-H, imagine-A, read-I, enjoy-G, interesting-C
Session 10: holiday-M, celebrate-K, family-E, tradition-B, food-D, gift-N, fun-O, together-I, favorite-L, because-F, example-A, special-H, happy-C, visit-J, enjoy-G
Session 11: subject-O, math-K, science-A, art-E, music-G, PE-B, English-H, favorite-I, because-C, example-L, interesting-M, easy-F, hard-N, enjoy-D, learn-J
Session 12: weekend-K, activity-J, play-G, relax-M, trip-A, movie-O, game-C, favorite-L, because-H, example-B, fun-E, family-D, friend-F, enjoy-I, free time-N
Session 13: place-G, travel-H, visit-J, country-M, beach-K, mountain-N, city-E, want-D, because-F, reason-A, dream-L, explore-B, far-C, new-O, exciting-I
Session 14: pet-D, dog-M, cat-O, rabbit-C, hamster-L, bird-N, fish-H, want-F, because-J, reason-E, care-A, responsible-K, cute-B, friendly-I, dream-G