Dadsforlife contest-We are shortlisted!

Dearest 5Res pupils,

One of our very own classmates is shortlisted in the Dadforlife contest! Give a round of applause for Alison!! Yeay! She has done a superb job. Let us all show our support to her. Vting will start on the 1st of May. Till then, let us read her entry.

http://contest.dadsforlife.sg/contestentry/alison-wee-ser-ki-from-chongfu-school-said-to-her-father/

You can also read the entries by:
Sherry Kuang
Joy Tan

The school is very proud of all of you! Keep it up girls!

Ms Meliza

Narrative Writing Tips

Study the framework so as to help you in the planning of your story. Remember to be creative.Think outside the box. And wow your readers! Hook them to your story!!

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Good luck everyone!

Situational Writing Tips - Use them wisely

My dear pupils, the first hurdle is over. Oral exams have passed. The next challenge is coming your way. Wee k 7 - the week you will sit for yourWriting examination. After 17 gruelling weeks of composition writing, it is time to put those skills to test. However, here are some tips to help ease and reduce your anxiety as you sit for the paper next week. Use them wisely!

Situational Writing Tips

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CHECK, check, and check your work!

Oral Tips

Dearest pupils,

You Oral Exam is finally here! Below is an overview on the Do's of Oral examination. Look through the framework and use these tips during the exam. Be confident, relax, and you will SOAR!

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Good Luck!

Oral practice - Reading Aloud

Sample 1

Oral Practice - Conversation

Sample

Oral Practice - Picture discussion

Sample 1


Sample 2


Sample 3

Interpret the movie: Eight Below

Bloggers, based on the above video, reflect and ponder on:
a. The message behind the movie. What do you think are the underlying values from the movie?

b. Study the characters of the dogs in the movie. How would you describe them in 5 sentences? Be as succint and detailed as possible.

c. Do you think the movie was convincing enough to reflect those values you mentioned above? How was it able to do/ not to do it?

d. Would you recommend this movie to your friends? Why or why not?

E-Learning Tasks

Dearest pupils,

As the exams are just four weeks away, let us maximise our learning together. Your task for e-learning are two-fold:

Task 1
a. Log into your LMS. Read and listen to the EL passages.
b. From our classblog, you will find Audio Recording Quick Link: "Vocaroo". Click on the link.

Red, Yellow Group: Record your Reading Passage
Blue, Green Group: Record your Picture Discussion
Black, White: Record your Conversation

Email me the link.

Task 2
a. In our classblog, you will find Forum Quick Link. Click on the link. Pen your comments!


Have an e-fun!

Ms Meliza

Grammar Girl: Does the Olympic Theme song "I Believe" have a grammar error?

A fun audio blog for all! Click on the link below:

http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/i-versus-me.aspx

Grammar Girl talked about the Pronouns. She relates the lesson to the latest Winter Olympic theme song, "I Believe."

If you have not heard it, enjoy the song below. Pay special attention to the lyrics.


Do you see any grammatical error(s)?

Give your comments!

Have a great Sunday!

Three Cups of Tea

Inspired by an experience with school-aged children in Pakistan in 1993, Mortenson began a lifelong humanitarian campaign promoting education in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan — especially for girls. Since then, he has established more than 131 schools in often volatile rural areas of those two countries.
“Just fighting terrorism or those who promote terrorism is based in fear, but promoting peace is based in hope,” Mortenson said. “The real enemy we all face in Africa, in Afghanistan and here in America, the real enemy is ignorance – and ignorance breeds hatred.”

Source: St. John's University (NY)
January 27 2010

Your task
Watch the two videos shown below.
a. http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7193877
b. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28775441/


Using your journal book, reflect on the discussion questions.
1.Why does Greg decide to build a school for the children of Korphe?
2. In whose honour does Greg intend to build the school?
3. If you want to honour someone special to you, what would you like to accomplish and for whom?


To learn more about the book and the wonderful work of Greg and his daughter, visit the following sites:
http://www.threecupsoftea.com/
http://www.penniesforpeace.org/
http://www.ikat.org/

Happy reading!

The Crying Dream by Anya Lee

The Budding Writers competition was launched in September 2009. Numerous pupils from schools all over Singapore entered the competition to display their writing skills and creative talents. One of the winning entries was a book written by a Primary 5 pupil from Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School. In her book entitled "A Crying Dream", she spoke of the current social issue - the large movement of foreign workers into Singapore. Her book was applauded for its originality and rich content. 

Let us read her book and learn the reason behind her writing inspirations. Click on the link below to access the e-book.

http://www.marshallcavendish.com/education/buddingwriters/cryingdream/
Password: Cry1ng
*Click "Play"

Based on the book, reflect on the following 3 questions. Use your journal exercise book for this entry.

1. Imagine you are a migrant worker who has just arrived in Singapore. Write a diary

of your first day in Singapore. Entry must be at least half an A4 page.

* Describe what you see: the buildings, people

* Describe what you did: sightseeing? Where?

* Describe your feelings

2. How do you like the ending of the story? Think of a different ending for the story. Entry must be at least half an A4 page.

* Which part of the ending will you change?

* How would you change it?

* Would you introduce new characters in your story?

Be creative! Wow your reader!

Funny commercial

Writers on writing

"If you want to be a writer,

write"

by Epictetus, AD

Dear writers,


Take a moment to enjoy a gift from your fellow writers. A clip on quotes that aim to inspire and aspire you to persevere writing.

On a final note,

"The best creations are those that are made with love and patience".