I hope this is not what my girls' teachers want to tell me. This article sets me thinking and I agree with the writer that parents and teachers should forge a strong partnership because our lives basically circle around the same of people - you.
And again, this article concerns you. Let me hear from you.
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Showing posts with label Articles. Show all posts
Do you agree with this parent?
Hey all, this letter written by a parent to the Straits Times forum concerns you!
Do you agree with him?
Are you able to solve the Maths problem he mentioned in the letter?
I am interested to hear from you.
Do you agree with him?
Are you able to solve the Maths problem he mentioned in the letter?
I am interested to hear from you.
Presidential Polling Results
The 7th president of Singapore is Dr Tony Tan. He defeated Dr Tan Cheng Bock marginally by a sheer 0.38%. Read all about PE here.
Our Class Polling Results:
Dr Tony Tan 50%, Dr Tan Cheng Bock 20%, Mr Tan Jee Say 15%, Mr Tan Kin Lian 15%
Our Class Polling Results:
Dr Tony Tan 50%, Dr Tan Cheng Bock 20%, Mr Tan Jee Say 15%, Mr Tan Kin Lian 15%
Polling Day - Who will be our next President?
How much do we know about the four candidates running for presidential election? Who will be the nation's choice?
The four candidates and what they said.
It's an election like no other. Find out why here.
If you are eligible to vote, who will you vote for? Why? Take part in the polling here.
The four candidates and what they said.
It's an election like no other. Find out why here.
If you are eligible to vote, who will you vote for? Why? Take part in the polling here.
Mr Bean - Crash!
Rowan Atkinson, better known as Mr Bean, escaped a car accident with a broken shoulder blade. Read the following reports by CBC, DNA and msnbc.
1. What do you have to say about this accident?
2. Compile the facts from the three reports and present them using bubbl or any other suitable online tools.
Be the first 10 to comment and share your Bean's car crash bubbl with me!
1. What do you have to say about this accident?
2. Compile the facts from the three reports and present them using bubbl or any other suitable online tools.
Be the first 10 to comment and share your Bean's car crash bubbl with me!
Article - Prepare children for the future
Read this article on what the new Education Minister says about the foundation of education. Please cut out the full article In Sunday Times if you have the papers at home. We'll share our views tomorrow in class.
Answer the following questions in your complete sentences.
1. Why did 700 parents pack the hall?
2. Who Is Mr Heng Swee Keat?
3. Did the audience expect Mr Heng to be present? Which word and which 2-word phrase tell you so?
4. According to Mr Heng, what lay the foundation of everything?
5. In your own words, explain clearly why the value of resilience is important.
6. Explain why it is more and more important to be equipped with analytical skills.
7. In the last paragraph, what is next on Mr Heng's schedule?
8. What does 'education counterparts' mean?
Click here for the suggested answers.
Unscramble these words that are found in the article. Submit your answers in this form.
1. tryingeit
2. silireence
3. dweeklong
4. straptunerco
5. remains
6. slauve
7. mapsoonics
8. tailcanlay
9. muccurlrui
10. mumist
11. rangetintic
12. scenetimecop
Answer the following questions in your complete sentences.
1. Why did 700 parents pack the hall?
2. Who Is Mr Heng Swee Keat?
3. Did the audience expect Mr Heng to be present? Which word and which 2-word phrase tell you so?
4. According to Mr Heng, what lay the foundation of everything?
5. In your own words, explain clearly why the value of resilience is important.
6. Explain why it is more and more important to be equipped with analytical skills.
7. In the last paragraph, what is next on Mr Heng's schedule?
8. What does 'education counterparts' mean?
Click here for the suggested answers.
Unscramble these words that are found in the article. Submit your answers in this form.
1. tryingeit
2. silireence
3. dweeklong
4. straptunerco
5. remains
6. slauve
7. mapsoonics
8. tailcanlay
9. muccurlrui
10. mumist
11. rangetintic
12. scenetimecop
Synthesis and Transformation 2
Enter the answers of your group's assigned questions in this form.
1. I saw the plight of the people who needed help. I decided to work as a social worker.
Having _______
2. I can wear the red dress to my best friend's party. I can also wear the green one.
__________ either of ___________
3. Many customers at this fitness centre like Yoga more than the other types of exercise.
_________ prefer _________________
4. His parents need to sign on the consent form so that he can participate in the competition.
Without___________
5. "My sister accidentally threw her shopping list into the dustbin yesterday," said Nicholas.
Nicholas said__________
1. I saw the plight of the people who needed help. I decided to work as a social worker.
Having _______
2. I can wear the red dress to my best friend's party. I can also wear the green one.
__________ either of ___________
3. Many customers at this fitness centre like Yoga more than the other types of exercise.
_________ prefer _________________
4. His parents need to sign on the consent form so that he can participate in the competition.
Without___________
5. "My sister accidentally threw her shopping list into the dustbin yesterday," said Nicholas.
Nicholas said__________
English Practice Paper 1 - Extension
Work in groups of 4 or 5. List the new words found in English Practice Paper 1.
Assign 5 words to each member of your group to look up their meanings in context.
Each and every one of you will then have to fill in this form based on the 5 words assigned.
And click here for the answers to Synthesis and Transformation. You should know the colour codes.
Assign 5 words to each member of your group to look up their meanings in context.
Each and every one of you will then have to fill in this form based on the 5 words assigned.
And click here for the answers to Synthesis and Transformation. You should know the colour codes.
Follow up on "This is a lot of money"
Here is the consolidation of the class responses. Add in your comments.
This is a lot of money!
Drug trafficking thwarted!
Read this.
Task:
What is the meaning of thwarted? What is another word for it?
Make a sentence with 'thwarted".
Write your responses here.
View your class overall responses here. Do give your comments to help your peers to improve on their sentences.
Do you remember this booklet? You are required to complete the tasks and submit the booklet to me on 8 July 2011.
You can find some of your answers in this website.
Your work will be assessed and you will be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze based on the quality of your work.
Read this.
Task:
What is the meaning of thwarted? What is another word for it?
Make a sentence with 'thwarted".
Write your responses here.
View your class overall responses here. Do give your comments to help your peers to improve on their sentences.
Do you remember this booklet? You are required to complete the tasks and submit the booklet to me on 8 July 2011.
You can find some of your answers in this website.
Your work will be assessed and you will be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze based on the quality of your work.
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