Homeschooling in the Philippines

Language Arts Prep

Proper use of IT and THEY

We use IT for one animal or one thing.

1. That is a carabao. It is big.
2. This is my new book. It has stories inside.

We use THEY for more than one animal, person or thing.

1. Those are birds. They are flying.
2. These are my pets. They are puppies.

Language Arts Prep

Use of HE and SHE

We use HE for a boy:

1. Mark is playing. He has a ball.
2. Jim is reading a book. He is in the library.

We use SHE for a girl:

1. Hanna is dancing. She is a good dancer.
2. Jamie is riding a bike. She is happy.

Language Arts Prep

Use of A – An

We use an before words that begin with vowels:

1. an eggplant
2. an igloo
3. an umbrella

We use a before words that begin with consonants:

1. a car
2. a fish
3. a star

Ordering Numbers

To arrange a set of numbers in ascending or descending order, compare the digits found in the same place value starting from the highest place value. The higher the digit, the greater the number.

Language Arts Prep

Vowels and Consonants

What are vowels: A E I O U

What are consonants: B C D F G H J K L M N P Q R S T V W X Y Z

Comparing Numbers

Begin comparing the digits in the highest place value.

Use these symbols to compare numbers:

> means “greater than”

< means “less than”

= means “equal to” or “equals”

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Polite Expressions

1. May I __________
2. Thanks you.
3. You’re welcome.
4. Excuse me.
5. I’m sorry.