Group Work in Week 10

Wordsplash on HFMD

Dear 5/2E pupils,


I hope that you have enjoyed and benefited from the lesson this morning. It was not easy to put yourselves in the shoes of other people and to write a script on behalf of them so I was amazed by some of your works.


To help you with the wordsplash (in case some of you did not manage to take down the words), I have attached pictures of our wordsplash below.

The categories that we have discusses included:
1) symptoms    2) complications      3) words that describe HFMD       etc


Of course, there are more categories. Please categorize them on your own in the wordsplash.

The assignment for this LRD activity includes:

1) Wordsplash on HFMD


2) Write a script for one of the following roles:
a) You are an officer from the Ministry of Health trying to convince the worried public that this HFMD outbreak is not serious.
b) You are a child who has just recovered from HFMD. Share what you experienced and felt when you were ill with the disease.
c) Your child has passed away during the year 2000 epidemic and you do not believe the health officer claiming that this outbreak is not serious. You are angry and feel that the government should do more.

I will be uploading the group work that you have done today. Do check it out soon!

Answer Key - 2011 SA1 Paper (Booklet B)

Dear 5/2 EL pupils,

I have attached the answer key for the 2011 SA1 Paper. Please ensure that you have tried all the questions with 100% effort. Mark your work and do the necessary corrections. If you have other suggestions for the answers or anything to clarify, feel free to leave a comment below.

I did not include the answers for comprehension OE as answers will vary from pupils to pupils. But if you have tried the questions and are keen to know how good your answers are, drop me a comment or request for the answer key.

If you have not attempted the questions by now, you should leave the page and come back again after you have attempted them (peeping of answers without trying is not encouraged).

Grammar Cloze

Editing

 Comprehension Cloze

Answer Key - Synthesis Self-Revision Worksheet

Dear 5/2 EL pupils,

Here's the answers for the self-revision worksheet. Please mark your work and do the necessary corrections. If you have made a mistake, do try to find out how the mistake arises. Refer to your Unit Worksheets for more examples.

For some questions, multiple answers can be accepted. Do leave comments to share your answers or clarify any doubts.

Blog Activity 1: Class compilation of Idioms

Let's create a class compilation of idioms.

As explained in class, each of you is assigned an idiom to check out.

Index No. 33 to 44 will have to source for your own idiom (extra work but it's going to be fun!)

Instruction:

Use this website: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/ 

Find out the meaning of the idiom you are assigned and make a sentence with it.

If you can find other information about the idioms e.g. the origin of the idiom etc, do share with us.

Have fun!

Share your thoughts: STELLAR UNIT 4 (Ride on)

We had just gone through an expository text in class today and learnt from the text why the MRT is becoming the main mode of transportation instead of the bus, private cars, bicycles etc. The text did mention about a few limitations of the MRT system and also explained why the MRT system is favoured as compared to the other modes.

I am sure all of you have your own thoughts or stand about the MRT as the future of city transport. Please contribute your opinions in the "Comments" box below and respond to your friend's opinions.

Some questions to guide you:

1) Do you agree that the MRT is going to be the future of city transport? Why?

2) If not, what other modes of transportation are more efficient or practical? Why?

3) Some of you have travelled abroad before. How is the transportation system different from ours? How can we learn from them?

4) Share your experience travelling around in Singapore? Which mode of transportation does you prefer? Why?

P.S. Remember to identify yourself when you are commenting and don't forget about your net etiquette.

Term 1 Composition - By Yan Ning

     “Mummy, can we go for a ride at the nearby park?” Rui Shan and Yan Ting asked politely. “Ok, but you must be careful while cycling.” Their mother said. They promised their mother and went out with their brand new bicycles. When they reached the park, there were sounds of nature - Birds chirping and frogs croaking. There were also some people having picnics, some people flying kites and some people jogging. Rui Shan and Yan Ting then started cycling leisurely and cruised along the path. They were so engrossed in talking while cycling that they did not notice they were cycling at breakneck speed.

        Suddenly, Yan Ting saw there was twig in front of her. She quickly swerved to the right to avoid the twig. Just at the same time, a ball had rolled to the middle of the cyclist path. A little boy was trying to retrieve it. Yan Ting did not notice the boy was just three meters ahead. A jogger jogged past and saw that the boy’s life was in danger and tried to stop the girls but it was too late. Yan Ting’s bicycle knocked into the little boy and Yan Ting flew into mid air. She sprained her ankle and her face was contorted with pain. Her bicycle was wrecked beyond recognition. She was feeble and could not stand up. Soon, some curious onlookers formed a crowd and saw what had happened. Rui Shan quickly called the ambulance.

        A few minutes later, wails of ambulance sirens reverberated in the air. The paramedics attended to Yan Ting and sent her to the nearby hospital. After hearing about the news, Yan Ting’s mother quickly rushed to the hospital. The doctor was examining Yan Ting and told her mother that Yan Ting would be discharged in two days’ time. Her mother was relieved and was happy to hear that Yan Ting was all right. After this painful lesson, Yan Ting learnt to be more careful.

Term 1 composition - By Yu Xiang

An Accident In The Park

It was a bright and sunny morning.  It was the start of the school holiday.  Marry was very bored as she had nothing to do for the school holiday. As it was a bright and sunny, she decided to ride a bicycle in the park.  She phoned Lisa to ask her whether she could ride with her.  Lisa agreed without any hesitation.

When they reached the park, they could fell the breezy wind caressing their faces.  Children laughter travelled through the air.  Kites were soaring high in the air.  Families were lounging leisurely under the natural awning of the trees.  They were having a fantastic time with their picnic.           

Mary and Lisa were intensely engaged in their conversation as they sped along the path on their bicycles.  As they were laughing with glee, Lisa did not notice a twig obstructing her way.  The wheels of her bicycle ran over the twig, causing Lisa to lose her balance.  To her surprise, she knocked into a little boy who came out of nowhere to retrieve his ball.  Lisa was flung out of her bicycle.  Lisa’s bicycle swerved to the left and hit Mary who was still on her bicycle.  A muscular man tried to stop the accident from happening but to no avail.  Soon many passersby crowded around the accident scene.  Lisa lay sprawled on the ground bleeding profusely.  She was moaning in pain.  Mary sustained superficial injury.  The muscular man immediately whipped out his mobile phone and dialed for the ambulance.

Within minutes, wails of sirens could be heard.  The paramedics sprang in to action without further delay.  They put Lisa, Mary and the little boy on the stretcher.  They rushed them to the hospital for treatment.  The nurse informed  Lisa’s parents about the accident.  The whole family descended on the hospital like a plague of locusts, demanding to see Lisa immediately.  They were worried about Lisa’s condition.

            After a few hours of observation, the doctor told Lisa’s parents that she had suffered a concussion.  Upon hearing the bad news, tears started to roll down their cheeks.  They regretted letting Lisa go cycling with her friends.  They apologized to Mary and the little boy’s parents.  Fortunately, Mary and the little boy had minor injuries and were discharged on that day.  Lisa’s parents prayed that Lisa would regain consciousness soon.

            After a month, Lisa’s parents received a call from the hospital, informing them that Lisa had regained consciousness.  Her parents heaved a sigh of relief.

Term 1 Composition - By Xin Yi

                                                                      Public accident
     “Mummy, can we go to the park to cycle with our brand new bicycles?”Jane asked with her elder sister, Jean. “Yes, but you must be careful,” said their mother. After that, Jane and Jean cycled to the park with their brand new bicycles. When they reached the park, they saw some people having picnic, some flying kites while some were playing ball. Then, Jean had an idea in her mind. She asked Jane, “Do you want to have a bicycle race?” “Yes, I will surely win,” replied Jane with confidence.

     After that, they started the race. They cycled at breakneck speed. A passerby who went by saw a twig infront of Jean’s bicycle. He gestured with his hands to tell Jean that there is a twig laying on the path infront of her. Unfortunately, Jane and Jean were still talking and laughing to each other and did not notice the obstacle ahead.

     As Jean was cycling, she saw a twig infront of her bicycle. That was when she just noticed the man was gesturing at her. Her bicycle was approaching the twig. She wanted to prevent the bicycle from spoiling, so she swerved her bicycle to the left. She lost her balance. As a result, she fell onto the ground. She fractured her arm and blood was flowing profusely out of her knees.

     Jane was too shocked by what had happened to Jean and did not notice the boy infront of her was picking a ball which had rolled onto the path. Unable to break in time, Jane knocked into the boy. ‘Boom!’ Jane and the boy flew ten metres away from where they were. Jane’s bicycle was spoilt and she had bruises and grazes all over the body. She had also sprained her ankle. The boy fell on his head and became unconscious instantly.

     One of the passersby called an ambulance. Within five minutes, the sirens of an ambulance were heard. The paramedics carried Jane and Jean into the ambulance and checked on the boy. One of the paramedics announced that the boy was dead. Everyone was sad and shocked to see what had happened. The boy’s parents were informed about what had happened.

     The next day, Jean and Jane were allowed to leave the hospital. They went home with their parents. When they were in their parent’s car, they felt guilty about causing the death of the boy. They promised their parents that they will be alert at all times.

Welcome to the class blog

Dear pupils,

I will using this blog as a platform for everyone in 5/2E to share our ideas and thoughts that you have generated during or outside English lesson but do not have time to share during class time.

I will be uploading good essays written by your classmates and feel free to comment by giving them words of encouragement or any suggestion for improvement. Most importantly, learn from your classmates. Also, if you have been writing stories/ poems or even novels at your own leisure, do feel free to share it here or email me.

Look out for articles that I will post online and be prepared to express your views on them. Do check out the blog frequently for updates on any blog activities!

Cheers,
Miss Lee

Animal Heroes!

Dear all,

I am sure all of you have enjoyed the story of Charlotte's Web. There are lots of stories on brave people but what about animal heroes? Here's a great article for you to read about animals who save humans.

Tails of Bravery... click here!

http://www.squidoo.com/animalheroes

After reading this, discuss which animal hero story you liked the most! Leave your answers in the comments box!

As an extra, here's a picture of a whale saving a diver's life!


http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/amazing-animal-heroes-rescuing-humans/

Welcome to school!

Welcome back to school everyone!
Thought  I'd start this  blog with a poem from one of my favourite authors- Kenn Nesbitt.

This fantastic poem describes all the usual excuses students use to get away with not doing homework. Don't get any bright ideas though! It's all just to give you a laugh!

Happy New Year!

All My Great Excuses

A Funny School Poem for Kids

I started on my homework
but my pen ran out of ink.
My hamster ate my homework.
My computer's on the blink.

I accidentally dropped it
in the soup my mom was cooking.
My brother flushed it down the toilet
when I wasn't looking.

My mother ran my homework
through the washer and the dryer.
An airplane crashed into our house.
My homework caught on fire.

Tornadoes blew my notes away.
Volcanoes struck our town.
My notes were taken hostage
by an evil killer clown.

Some aliens abducted me.
I had a shark attack.
A pirate swiped my homework
and refused to give it back.

I worked on these excuses
so darned long my teacher said,
"I think you'll find it's easier
to do the work instead."

--Kenn Nesbitt