Friday, March 28, 2008
Long-awaited CNY photos!

I like Daniel's radiant smile!

Many pretty ladies, sitting in a row

Don't you think Jaslyn looks a little like Mdm Lee in this photo; Jia Hui looks sweet and demure; Gerald just looks like a mouse

More pretty ladies in rows!

hmmmm?

Hwee Choo the giggler

The Pink Ladies!

Miss Feng remembered on 9:38 AM.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Use of Semicolon and Dash

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/skills/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_05.htm

The above site is quite brilliant! It also includes a quiz on the usage of semicolons.

It also includes other aspects of grammar and writing too!

Navigate using the left toolbar or click on the following to reach the section on dashes:

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/skills/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_09.htm
Miss Feng remembered on 6:58 AM.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
The Arena 2!!

I do hope most of you managed to watch the first episode of The Arena 2 last week. If not, this link will show you the motion they were debating.

TODAY'S MOTION:

MOTION #2: Saving the environment, just a load of hot air! (MAR 17)

Singapore should be playing a bigger part in the battle against global warming.

Teams: Global Indian International School VS Jurong Sec Sch

Have an opinion on the above motion? We will discuss it tomorrow!
Miss Feng remembered on 10:09 AM.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Changing direct speech to indirect speech

Direct to indirect speech:
http://gocsm.net/sevas/esl/gramcheck/nounclause1.html



Quotation Marks:
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/speechmarks.htm
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Monday, February 11, 2008
How to debate

How to debate

Debating is a useful, lifelong skill. Competitive debating has a specific format to help focus the argument and maintain order in the discussion.

In a debate, two sides argue a proposition. A proposition is a debate subject that can be discussed from opposing points of view. An example of a debate would be:
"Teachers should not give any homework".

Once a proposition is selected, teams of 2 to 4 people are formed. One team supports the proposition (the affirmative team). The other team opposes the proposition (the negative team).



Please watch the following videos to get a rough idea of how a debate takes place:

Loyang Primary (Opposition)
Motion: Teachers should not give homework
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5d4-3YkHPk

Loyang Primary (Preposition)
Topic: Due to modern technology, scientists should stop testing on animals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AoRFtOfWac



How to write a debate script:
I have provided a god webpage with templates on how to write a debate script and how to argue convincingly --> http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/curriculum/social_sciences/features/debate/resources/resources_tt.html

You may look through the rest for a deeper understanding but the most useful templates are the ones below:
Plan It! Laying out my speech

Speak Up! Scripting my speech


Miss Feng remembered on 12:29 PM.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
Introduction to Gulliver's Travels

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Monday, January 28, 2008
The Writing Process

Helpful sites to help you improve your writing.

First you have to learn about the writing process


Ten quick tips to improve your writing

Lastly, is the skill of proofreading. Remember. It is more difficult to spot errors in your own work than in other people's work!

Miss Feng remembered on 2:41 PM.
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