Wednesday, October 28, 2009

IPW and Readers for Reading Project

Dear 4G and 4H,

Please bring to school, your project work on Belarus.
Over the next couple of weeks,you would have to finalise on your presentation.

I would also be selecting 8 to 10 readers for a reading project done for our school.
I will let you know who you are tomorrow.
Let's work together to make the next few weeks meaningful and enriching.

Regards,

Mdm B

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Starving Children of Africa



1. What are your thoughts and feelings about this video clip?

2. What do you think has led to their suffering?

3. What do you think could be done to help these children?

4. Do you feel a need to change something within you after you have watched the video?
If yes, what is that you wish to change within you?

5. Do you think there are children suffering in Singapore? What do they suffer from?

Write down your comments in a piece of paper and let's discuss this in class on 31 October.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Trip to Kampong Glam

Today, our school brought us to Kampong Glam to teach us about the Malay customs and beliefs. Facts not known to us were brought to light and I had fun, and it was fun knowing that I was actually looking at things mentioned our Social Studies textbook!
We were first taken to Alsagoff Arab School after a long bus ride. We learnt that the Muslims needed to put their holy book, the quran, on a special stand, and it was wrong to put it on any place one pleases. Reading it while walking is also not appropriate. After that, we were taken the back street, where we saw a traditional barber who cut people’s hair without the use of electronic appliances!
Later, we were taken through a street, where we saw conserved shop-houses, a rare sight in Singapore! We were then taken to the National Malay Heritage Centre, formerly used as the palace of Sultan Hussein, former ruler of Temasek(Singapore), where we met traditional Malay clothes sellers selling clothes with prices up to $600! We had our break there, and we were ready to devour our food, especially the Malay kueh which we were given to us as a treat from our tour guide. Yummy!
We then went to Sultan mosque, it was the first time I went into a mosque. We learnt that mosques were built with a curved ceiling so that the speaker’s voice could be projected to all worshippers. We learnt what an average Muslim has to upkeep in his faith.
Finally, were taken to a perfume shop where we bought some at a cheap rate-$1 a bottle. Then, we went on the bus as we said our goodbyes reluctantly to Kampong Glam.

Done by :
Joshua

Cancellation of English Supplementary on Tuesday

Dear parents,

Please take note that English supplementary lesson on Tuesday has been cancelled as my workshop has been postposed to that day.

Supplementary lesson will be on on Wednesday.

Wednesday's schedule is as follows

4H- 8 am to 9 am
4G - 9 am to 10 am

Thank you for your understanding.

Warmest regards,

Mdm Beena

Friday, August 21, 2009

Kampong Glam Assignment

Write on what you have learnt about the Malay community in Kampong Glam.

You may include the following points.

What you have learnt about the Istana and the visit to the mosque
The kind of shops you saw
The most interesting fact that you have learnt?
Why you think Heritage tour is important


Assignment presentation

Write/type out your answer in a construction paper or plain paper.
Include a picture of Kampon Glam, if you have one.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Trip to Kampong Glam

Hi Kids,

This day we will be going on a trip to Kampong Glam. Hope you can get hold of your camera to take some nice shots.
If you are unable to get a camera, it is ok. Don't fret!

I'm looking forward to your short write up of about 80 words on your experiences on the trip. This is due next Monday.
Listen for interesting facts that will be mentioned by the tour guide. You can include them in your write up.

See ya

Mdm B

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Assignments Due Soon..

Hey children,

I'm glad that you have enjoyed the video clips. Just a gentle reminder, the following will be due soon.

1. A Joke or a funny poem to share with group ( 4H, Thursday and 4G Friday)
2. Idioms from videos ( Both classes, on Friday)

Let's have fun over the next two days sharing what we've learnt!

Love,

Mdm B

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Twisted Nursery Rhymes - 4H

Oink, Oink Little Pig

Oink , Oink little pig,
Have you got the flu?
Yes Sir, Yes Sir
Ah -ah Choo

I should have stayed away
Far far away
From the little boy
who lives down the hill

Done by : Haoyu, Xin Yu, Huishan and Yu Xuan

Delicious, Delicious Little Mars Bar

Delicious delicious little Mars bar
How I wonder how you taste
Sitting on top of the shelf so high
Tasting as delicious as cranberry paste
Delicious, delicious little Mars bar
How I wonder how you taste

Done by : Trisha, Joshua and Laura

Mr Clumsy

Mr Clumsy, Mr Clumsy where did you go?
I went to North Pole to bring home a penguin.
Itwas later that I realised that it was a polar bear!
It kicked me, I punched it and it landed me in hospital.

Done by : Edwin, Sheryl, ZhenXuan and Nicole


Gigantic Mr Bladder

Gigantic Mr Bladder
Stood on a ladder
Painting the ceiling
With a crazy feeling
A mouse on all fours
Roared like a dinosaur
And when Mr Bladder was to scream
It was only a dream

Done by : Jia Yi, Shermain and Sam

Twisted Nursery Rhymes - 4G

Little Miss Muffet

Little Miss Muffet sat on a horse,
Eating her fruits and vegetables
Along came the owner of the horse
who walked towards her
And chased Miss Muffet away!

Done by : Shao Xiang,Xiang Ying, Xin Yu and Angela


Minnie Mouse

Minnie Mouse , Minnie Mouse ,where have you been?
I've been to London to look for Mr Bean.
Minnie Mouse Minnie Mouse what did you there?
I went to Mr Bean's house to steal his teddy bear.

Done by: Wei Jian, Afiah and Yi Min


Sparkle, Sparkle Shooting Star

Sparkle, Sparkle Shooting Star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the universe so high
Like a crystal in the sky
Sparkle, Sparkle Little Star
How I wonder what you are


Done by: Xin Pei, Rashmi, Dexter and Wei Han

Monday, June 29, 2009

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Hello there!

Hi children,

You must be having a great time.
Do take the rest you deserve and spend quality time with your family.
Holiday is not all about the places that you have visited but more about
the fun moments that you have had with your loved ones.

These memories would go a long, long way.

If you have not been having a good time, be positive. Use your thinking cap and
do something fun. Remember, happiness is within your control.

Once again, take care and stay well. See you real soon.

Btw, remember to complete all your homework. Start on a good note when
school begins next term.

See ya!

Love,

Mdm B

Friday, May 29, 2009

Do You Believe in Yourself?

Hi children,

Have you ever doubted that you are capable of doing great things in life?
Well, to be very honest with you, I have had such doubts creeping into me occasionally.We are born for great purposes in life. Each one of us has an important role to play. We are important beings in this universe. Unfortunately, along the way, some of us allow doubt to blur the vision and dreams our parents have set for us. Rise up children! Discover the giant within you and reign! Dare to dream big and pursue that dream.
Nothing is impossible!

Let me share with you a fantastic quote from the movie " Akeela and the Bee".
Quote


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

(Quoting Marianne Williamson)

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Quotable Quotes

Hi children,

I would like to quote to you a segment of a speech made by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Be inspired.

If you want to be important-wonderful. If you want to be recognized-wonderful. If you want to be great- wonderful...You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

So children, be a person of great faith, love and grace. All other things will be added to you.

Activity

Find out more about Martin Luther King, Jr and share with the class. One of you will stand a chance to win a mystery gift for your efforts and sharing.

Cheers!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

SA1 Top 3 Pupils

It gives me great pleasure to announce the top 3 pupils for English.

Primary 4G
1st Vanessa
2nd Jared
3rd Amelia

Primary 4H
1st Joshua
2nd Syasya
3rd Trisha

I believe that with the excellent work attitude and discipline you can achieve good results.

Here are some tips to work hard to be the next top pupils for English. Are you game to take on the challenge?

Do these for a start.

1. Read, read and read.
2. Speak in English during all English Medium lessons.
3. Listen to the grammar rules taught and apply them in your conversations.
4. Ask when in doubt.
5. Always respect the work that is given to you and do your best.
6. Learn your phrases for your compositions.

Good Luck!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Assessment Book for Semester 2

Hello Children,

We have come to the end of our first Semester.
Quite a number of you have managed to achieve your targets.Accolades to you!

Let's continue to endeavour to attain good results!

As part of our efforts to improve our language skills, we will be purchasing another
assessment book ( Challenging English Examination Papers) at $4 per book.

Please make your payment to me by Monday, 25 May 2009.
Do let your parents know that Fridays will be our Library Day. You would have to bring your student card on Fridays to borrow books.

As for our trip to watch the Ginger Bread Man, please make sure you pay attention
when you watch the performance. I have some interesting follow up activities in store for you in class.

Take care.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Introduction to Unit 6



Hi Children,

Learn more about Thailand by watching this video.
Have you been there before?

Tell us about your favourite trip overseas.

Mdm B

Monday, April 20, 2009

You are doing Great!

Hey Kids,

Great to have you reading the blog! Now I would have to work extra hard to keep the blog updated ;-).

Anyway, I hope you are practising for your Oral. Do use the evaluation checklist to help guide you to read and discuss the picture well.

All the best! Remember, go all out to grab the marks you deserve. You can do it!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Poem for Children



Enjoy this poem.

Conjunction Junction



Learn about conjunctions here!

Monday, April 6, 2009

How much sugar in a can of soda?





Hi Children,

What are your thoughts about the video?
How do you think the explanation was given?
What made the experiment easy to understand?
What information provided in this video would help you do this experiment?

Adverbs

Hello..

Hi kids,

Welcome to my blog. I hope to use this blog as a platform for us to communicate on all matters English! I would love to share some meaningful information as well.

So let's begin this journey of exploring and sharing our thoughts and ideas.