Dear all,
Below are the links for the grammar rules surrounding punctuation.
Image of the punctuation rules we saw in class today :)
How to use semicolons in our writing
When to add hyphens to join words together
When is it appropriate to use a dash to add more information
Happy reading. ^.^
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
An example of a Twisted (changed) Tale
Dear all,
As mentioned in class, a twisted tale is simply a tale whose ending has been altered / changed / modified / twisted.
Please do not be confused with the term twisted mind which means a wicked mindset. We are not writing about a wicked tale. NO. WE ARE NOT.
'Twisted' here represents the past tense of the verb 'twist' ; which means to twist (verb).
And click on the links below to read the story as shared in class as well as the twist on the ending done.
My Kid Brother's Thirst for Knowledge (The original narrative tale)
The Twist on the ending of 'My Kid Brother's Thirst for Knowledge'
As mentioned in class, a twisted tale is simply a tale whose ending has been altered / changed / modified / twisted.
Please do not be confused with the term twisted mind which means a wicked mindset. We are not writing about a wicked tale. NO. WE ARE NOT.
'Twisted' here represents the past tense of the verb 'twist' ; which means to twist (verb).
And click on the links below to read the story as shared in class as well as the twist on the ending done.
My Kid Brother's Thirst for Knowledge (The original narrative tale)
The Twist on the ending of 'My Kid Brother's Thirst for Knowledge'
Monday, 1 September 2014
A dangerous encounter with a cat
A dangerous encounter with a cat
by Benny Ng
I almost lost my life. I just managed to scrap
off being sent to the gallows by a most deceiving cat.
The experience was harrowing. Yet, somehow,
I survived this horror story. Just recalling the events
that happened, I shudder upon the recollection
of such unpleasantness, Even if being pierced by a
knife to my rib cage, it would only seem like a
fraction of the trauma (pain or terror is also fine)
I had been through.
I recall it was mid week, a Wednesday
morning when this incident took place. I was busy
with my usual routine - having to go to the wet
market across my block to buy some groceries.
And no surprises, I took my usual route to the
market. However, on my way there that particular
Wednesday morning, I spotted a black cat rampaging
through the garbage from afar. The cat was making
loud growls and tossing all the garbage messily
on the floor around the bin. It was as if the cat was
looking for something. Something. But a cat?
And with such urgency? I felt something was
amiss. I felt like the cat was trouble. Something
at the back of my mind just kept telling me that.
Therefore, although filled with curiosity, I
forced myself to stop probing into the cat's
business and walked away. I even changed my
route to the market just so to avoid the cat.
As the saying goes, it is better to stay out of
harm's way.
... ... ... ... ...
Rest of the story shall be revealed later.
by Benny Ng
I almost lost my life. I just managed to scrap
off being sent to the gallows by a most deceiving cat.
The experience was harrowing. Yet, somehow,
I survived this horror story. Just recalling the events
that happened, I shudder upon the recollection
of such unpleasantness, Even if being pierced by a
knife to my rib cage, it would only seem like a
fraction of the trauma (pain or terror is also fine)
I had been through.
I recall it was mid week, a Wednesday
morning when this incident took place. I was busy
with my usual routine - having to go to the wet
market across my block to buy some groceries.
And no surprises, I took my usual route to the
market. However, on my way there that particular
Wednesday morning, I spotted a black cat rampaging
through the garbage from afar. The cat was making
loud growls and tossing all the garbage messily
on the floor around the bin. It was as if the cat was
looking for something. Something. But a cat?
And with such urgency? I felt something was
amiss. I felt like the cat was trouble. Something
at the back of my mind just kept telling me that.
Therefore, although filled with curiosity, I
forced myself to stop probing into the cat's
business and walked away. I even changed my
route to the market just so to avoid the cat.
As the saying goes, it is better to stay out of
harm's way.
... ... ... ... ...
Rest of the story shall be revealed later.
Thursday, 28 August 2014
Features of a literary recount
Dear all,
Click on the links below for more information of the features, structure and other stuff related to a literary recount. All to help you write better literary recounts.
Features and structure of a literary recount
The next link below is an example of a literary recount - A Brush with a Shark
A Brush with a Shark
Click on the links below for more information of the features, structure and other stuff related to a literary recount. All to help you write better literary recounts.
Features and structure of a literary recount
The next link below is an example of a literary recount - A Brush with a Shark
A Brush with a Shark
Handbell cover of Rolling in the deep
Dear all,
Please find the link below to the handbell cover for the song, "Rolling in the deep".
^.^
Rolling in the deep handbells cover
Please find the link below to the handbell cover for the song, "Rolling in the deep".
^.^
Rolling in the deep handbells cover
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Simple Past versus Past Continuous
Click on the link below for the image showing the comparison between the simple past and past continuous.
http://tx.english-ch.com/teacher/jocelyn/simplepastandcontinuous(sppc).png
The life of a cupcake
Dear all,
This is the modified version of the poem, 'Life of a cupcake'.
They put me in the oven to bake.
Me, a deprived and miserable cake.
Feeling the heat, I started to bubble.
Watching others, I knew I was in trouble.
They opened the door and I started my life.
Frosting me with a silver knife,
decorating me with candy jewels,
the rest of my batch looked like fools.
Lifting me up, she took off my wrapper.
Feeling the breeze, I shivered.
Opening her mouth with shiny teeth inside,
this was the day I was enjoyed so deliciously!
Yummy!
Please find the original version of this poem below.
The Life of a Cupcake (original version)
This is the modified version of the poem, 'Life of a cupcake'.
They put me in the oven to bake.
Me, a deprived and miserable cake.
Feeling the heat, I started to bubble.
Watching others, I knew I was in trouble.
They opened the door and I started my life.
Frosting me with a silver knife,
decorating me with candy jewels,
the rest of my batch looked like fools.
Lifting me up, she took off my wrapper.
Feeling the breeze, I shivered.
Opening her mouth with shiny teeth inside,
this was the day I was enjoyed so deliciously!
Yummy!
Please find the original version of this poem below.
The Life of a Cupcake (original version)
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Owen and Mzee - A true story?
Dear all,
Please click on the link below to read up on one article.
As you read, do take notes to fill up the worksheet given.
Finally, write out the events in chronological order on your timeline.
Owen and Mzee
An additional side quest: do ponder upon if the story of Mzee and Owen is a true story and how you came to that conclusion.
^.^
Please click on the link below to read up on one article.
As you read, do take notes to fill up the worksheet given.
Finally, write out the events in chronological order on your timeline.
Owen and Mzee
An additional side quest: do ponder upon if the story of Mzee and Owen is a true story and how you came to that conclusion.
^.^
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Mathematics Home Base Learning for Friday
Dear all,
Please click on the link below (the link is located below submission deadline) to access the 3 novel questions for Mathematics for your Home Base Learning for Friday, 15 August. These 3 novel questions will be set out as challenge. Write out your solution on a separate paper from the questions. Maybe on a foolscap paper or blank paper (you decide). There is no need to copy out the questions.
Qualifying criteria for the challenge:
Failure to comply with any of the above qualifying criteria will render you disqualified for the challenge.
Please click on the link below (the link is located below submission deadline) to access the 3 novel questions for Mathematics for your Home Base Learning for Friday, 15 August. These 3 novel questions will be set out as challenge. Write out your solution on a separate paper from the questions. Maybe on a foolscap paper or blank paper (you decide). There is no need to copy out the questions.
Qualifying criteria for the challenge:
- Your workings are shown for all questions
- Number sentences written for every question
- All explanations written out clearly when needed
- Your work is neatly done
- You do the questions yourself
Failure to comply with any of the above qualifying criteria will render you disqualified for the challenge.
Reward: A nice sweet surprise
Submission deadline: Tuesday before we enter class at 7.30 a.m.
Have fun! ^.^
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
English - Home Base Learning
Dear all,
This post is for your Home Base Learning for English for both days (Thursday and Friday). For this Home Base Learning, there have been numerous links set out for your reading pleasure. For you to learn more in depth in ways to develop your characters in a narrative story and how to write more interesting stories.
Your task:
1. Write a reflection of your learning(s) gained from this Home Base Learning. Write at least 70 words and leave your word count at the end of your reflection. An example of a word count - (73 words).
2. Write a composition on any of the following themes below to demonstrate your learning(s) gained.
a) My Amazing Friend ______ (insert a name here)
b) A Disaster
c) The _____ (insert adjective here) ______ (insert item here)
For task 2, your titles could be for example, 'My Amazing Friend Owen', 'The golden hands'.
Submission Date: Monday, 18th August, 2014.
Your resources:
On developing characters
5 Ways to Make Your Characters More Interesting
Create Characters Your Readers Will Care About
On developing story plots
Control Your Reader's Imagination with Powerful Descriptions
How to Make Your Fiction More Exciting
How To Make Your Story More Interesting
Tips for young writers to make your story more interesting
On using dialogues and thoughts in your stories
How to write dialogue that works
More on Writing Dialogue
How to Show Your Characters' Thoughts
Writing from different points of view
Writing stories from different points of view
This post is for your Home Base Learning for English for both days (Thursday and Friday). For this Home Base Learning, there have been numerous links set out for your reading pleasure. For you to learn more in depth in ways to develop your characters in a narrative story and how to write more interesting stories.
Your task:
1. Write a reflection of your learning(s) gained from this Home Base Learning. Write at least 70 words and leave your word count at the end of your reflection. An example of a word count - (73 words).
2. Write a composition on any of the following themes below to demonstrate your learning(s) gained.
a) My Amazing Friend ______ (insert a name here)
b) A Disaster
c) The _____ (insert adjective here) ______ (insert item here)
For task 2, your titles could be for example, 'My Amazing Friend Owen', 'The golden hands'.
Submission Date: Monday, 18th August, 2014.
Your resources:
On developing characters
5 Ways to Make Your Characters More Interesting
Create Characters Your Readers Will Care About
On developing story plots
Control Your Reader's Imagination with Powerful Descriptions
How to Make Your Fiction More Exciting
How To Make Your Story More Interesting
Tips for young writers to make your story more interesting
On using dialogues and thoughts in your stories
How to write dialogue that works
More on Writing Dialogue
How to Show Your Characters' Thoughts
Writing from different points of view
Writing stories from different points of view
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Narrative Ballads
Narrative Ballads
A narrative ballad is a type of poem which tells of a story in the exact same structure as a narrative.
It invokes many senses and is filled with much wonderful imagery.
Do take a look and enjoy the numerous narrative ballads.
Hope you will immerse yourself in the world of narrative ballads and become the poet yourself!
Enjoy! ^.^
The narrative ballad shown in class
More narrative ballads for your enjoyment
A narrative ballad is a type of poem which tells of a story in the exact same structure as a narrative.
It invokes many senses and is filled with much wonderful imagery.
Do take a look and enjoy the numerous narrative ballads.
Hope you will immerse yourself in the world of narrative ballads and become the poet yourself!
Enjoy! ^.^
The narrative ballad shown in class
More narrative ballads for your enjoyment
Ways to write a hook for a narrative essay
Dear all,
this was shown in class today.
View the video for 4 common ways to write a hook for a narrative essay.
As discussed in class, we normally write a hook at the beginning of the story.
With reference to the video (found in the link below), there 4 ways are:
1. Questions
2. Imagery / Senses
3. Quotations
4. Facts / Statistics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OyieD4ffYw
this was shown in class today.
View the video for 4 common ways to write a hook for a narrative essay.
As discussed in class, we normally write a hook at the beginning of the story.
With reference to the video (found in the link below), there 4 ways are:
1. Questions
2. Imagery / Senses
3. Quotations
4. Facts / Statistics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OyieD4ffYw
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
What qualities are present in a good story?
Dear all,
Do open the link below to visit the web page which tells us which qualities help make a good story.
Knowing these qualities allow us to write better stories.
Hope it helps.
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Another lovely visual of Prepositions of place/location
Dear all,
this is another nice visual of prepositions of place / location.
source: http://www.buzzle.com/images/diagrams/place1.jpg
this is another nice visual of prepositions of place / location.
source: http://www.buzzle.com/images/diagrams/place1.jpg
Prepositions in a nice visual ^.^
Dear all,
This is a useful image showing Prepositions of location, time and movement.
Also note that a preposition of location is also known as a preposition of place.
A point to take note of, some prepositions could be belong to more than one category.
For example, from:
- From time to time, we will see exceptions. (from is a preposition of time in this case)
- I am unable to distinguish the two twin sisters from each other (from is a preposition of place/location in this case)
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Idioms, Similes and Metaphors
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
The Health Benefits of Laugher
The health benefits of laughter
Sometimes when we laugh, we may salivate. But, what makes us
laugh? Are there any health benefits of laughing? Yes, there are in fact
numerous health benefits!
Health Benefits
1.
If you laugh 10 to 15 minutes a day, it can burn up to
40 calories.
2.
If you laugh, it can give you better memory
3.
20 minutes of humour on TV, can enhance your learning
ability
4.
People who view the funny videos have much higher
improvement in recall abilities
5.
Improve alertness, creativity and memory
6.
Increase the response of tumour and disease killing
cells
7.
Helps the pituitary glands release its own
pain-suppressing opiates
8.
It has long term health benefits
9.
It gives yourself extra happiness and confidence
10.
Improves sleep pattern and immunity system
11. Decrease blood pressure and stress hormones
*this explanation text was crafted with its source of information taken from:
Additional references for your good reading.
Sunday, 13 July 2014
Grammar Rules - how to spell verbs with ing
Dear all,
This was discussed in class today.
View the website for more details on how we should spell our words like verbs with ing.
http://www.grammar.cl/Notes/Spelling_ING.htm
Credits to Chloe, Xin Yao and Pyape Sone for finding out the grammar rules as well.
The 'consonant - vowel - consonant' ending of a word is one such rule. Remember?
The 'consonant - vowel e' ending is another such rule. =)
This was discussed in class today.
View the website for more details on how we should spell our words like verbs with ing.
http://www.grammar.cl/Notes/Spelling_ING.htm
Credits to Chloe, Xin Yao and Pyape Sone for finding out the grammar rules as well.
The 'consonant - vowel - consonant' ending of a word is one such rule. Remember?
The 'consonant - vowel e' ending is another such rule. =)
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Tongue Twisters - Are you game enough for it? ^.^
Bitty Batter bought some butter.
"But," said she, "this butter's bitter.
If I put it in my batter,
it will make my batter bitter."
So she bought some better butter,
and she put the better butter in the bitter batter,
and made the bitter batter better.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
how many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?
More tongue twisters can be found at:
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/funny_tongue_twisters.html
Have fun!! ^.^
"But," said she, "this butter's bitter.
If I put it in my batter,
it will make my batter bitter."
So she bought some better butter,
and she put the better butter in the bitter batter,
and made the bitter batter better.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
how many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?
More tongue twisters can be found at:
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/funny_tongue_twisters.html
Have fun!! ^.^
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Lovely Metaphors by Sarah Jane
The following is an extract taken from Sarah Jane's original poem, 'Lovely Metaphors', found at
Lovely Metaphors by Sarah Jane (full version)
Blue eyes like diamond
I've never been so lost
Water rises round my feet
I want to drown in your love
Smile like sapphire
Sparkling to my soul
I may be poor but with you
I'll always be rich in bliss
Words like apple pie
Perfect recipe for the best result
Chunks of sweetness all around
Marry you? My soul I'll consult.
^.^
Lovely Metaphors by Sarah Jane (full version)
Blue eyes like diamond
I've never been so lost
Water rises round my feet
I want to drown in your love
Smile like sapphire
Sparkling to my soul
I may be poor but with you
I'll always be rich in bliss
Words like apple pie
Perfect recipe for the best result
Chunks of sweetness all around
Marry you? My soul I'll consult.
^.^
About Similes and Metaphors
Dear all,
This was the link about Similes and Metaphors.
This video is especially useful because it outlines and teaches us a quick and simple way on how to convert a simile into a metaphor.
Hope you all will find it useful.
Similes and Metaphors
This was the link about Similes and Metaphors.
This video is especially useful because it outlines and teaches us a quick and simple way on how to convert a simile into a metaphor.
Hope you all will find it useful.
Similes and Metaphors
Monday, 30 June 2014
The Research Questions for unit 8
The research questions:
Group 1: How does laughter happen?
Laughter happens when we hear a funny joke, see a funny sight, recall a memory of something funny, witness some slapstick comedy like a clown slipping on a banana, or we might also laugh at something that is not funny.
Group 1: How long is the effect of the laughing gas on a person?
The duration of the laughing gas on a person is about 25 to 30 minutes.
Group 1 work done by Felicia, Putri, Adibah, Ethan and Luis.
Group 2: How long is the effect of the laughing gas on a person?
The effect will last for about 5 minutes.
Group 2 work done by Keng Yu, Xin Yao and friends.
Group 3: How much energy does one expand while laughing?
Group 3 work done by Chloe, Faez, Othman, Akif, Zi Qi and Erica
Group 4: What bodily changes are taking place when we laugh?
Group 4 work done by Aniq, Alfaizat, Shou Jun, Ikram and Alfie
Group 5: Why do we sometimes cry when we laugh?
Group 6: Why is laughing contagious?
The reason is when a person laughs, it sends the message to someone's brain and causes one to laugh as well.
See the article posted earlier on 'Why laughing is contagious?'
Group 6 work done by Juliana, Pyape and Friends
Group 1: How does laughter happen?
Laughter happens when we hear a funny joke, see a funny sight, recall a memory of something funny, witness some slapstick comedy like a clown slipping on a banana, or we might also laugh at something that is not funny.
Group 1: How long is the effect of the laughing gas on a person?
The duration of the laughing gas on a person is about 25 to 30 minutes.
Group 1 work done by Felicia, Putri, Adibah, Ethan and Luis.
Group 2: How long is the effect of the laughing gas on a person?
The effect will last for about 5 minutes.
Group 2 work done by Keng Yu, Xin Yao and friends.
Group 3: How much energy does one expand while laughing?
- 10 to 15 minutes of laughter every day can increase energy expenditure by 10 to 40 calories per day; which is the same as 2 kg a year.
- Laughing increases the heart rate by 10 to 20 percent.
- It is believed that laughing can burn calories.
- Laughing for 15 minutes can burn off 2 Hershey's kisses.
- Laughing for an hour could burn off a chocolate bar
Group 3 work done by Chloe, Faez, Othman, Akif, Zi Qi and Erica
Group 4: What bodily changes are taking place when we laugh?
- A big muscle above your stomach moves up and down your diaphgram.
- Your heart will pump twice as hard.
- Your vocal cords will vibrate.
- You might cry,
Group 4 work done by Aniq, Alfaizat, Shou Jun, Ikram and Alfie
Group 5: Why do we sometimes cry when we laugh?
Group 6: Why is laughing contagious?
The reason is when a person laughs, it sends the message to someone's brain and causes one to laugh as well.
See the article posted earlier on 'Why laughing is contagious?'
Group 6 work done by Juliana, Pyape and Friends
Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) used in Dentistry
Dear all,
This was the video shown on nitrous oxide used in dentistry.
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/n/nitrous-oxide
The following link explains more in depth about the effects of laughing gas and its use in dentistry.
A more detailed explanation of the usage of laughing gas in dentistry
This was the video shown on nitrous oxide used in dentistry.
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/n/nitrous-oxide
The following link explains more in depth about the effects of laughing gas and its use in dentistry.
A more detailed explanation of the usage of laughing gas in dentistry
Why is laughter contagious?
Click on the link below to read the full article. This is only a teaser.
From the article, "Why is Laughter Contagious?"
Why does one person pick up another's emotions so easily? It seems that human emotions are highly contagious. For example, one person's laughter is soon shared by another's. The explanation is ... ^.^
click on the link below for more information.
Why is Laughter Contagious?
From the article, "Why is Laughter Contagious?"
Why does one person pick up another's emotions so easily? It seems that human emotions are highly contagious. For example, one person's laughter is soon shared by another's. The explanation is ... ^.^
click on the link below for more information.
Why is Laughter Contagious?
After inhaling laughing gas (nitrous oxide)
Watch this video to see what happens to a person after inhaling laughing gas, which is also known as nitrous oxide. Some food for thought:
- Are the people in the video happy after laughing for so long?
- Are the people in the video experiencing some kind of bodily cramps or muscles cramps?
- Notice the amount of laughing gas they inhaled.
A safety pointer to note - do not inhale laughing gas.
Try not to laugh challenge
Dear all,
This is the video link to for the 'try not to laugh challenge' video shown.
Happy laughing! ^.^
Try Not To Laugh Challenge Video
This is the video link to for the 'try not to laugh challenge' video shown.
Happy laughing! ^.^
Try Not To Laugh Challenge Video
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