Term 3 Week 10

Monday , 


Full-dress rehearsal .
The members in charge of making the costumes did a great work .
Thank you costumes department .

Tuesday , 


Get back test paper !
I passed with flying colors . Haha :D

Term 3 Week 9

Monday , 


Got test today .

Tuesday , 


We were given  a worksheet with a picture of a kid and a vulture .
The kid was starving . He/she don't have the energy to even stand so he/she crawl .
The vulture was scary . I think it want to eat the kid .
The photographer who took the picture committed suicide because of pressure from people for not helping the kid .

Term 3 Week 8

First lesson of the week , 


This week is our first ever rehearsal for the lit drama .
My group did Romeo and Juliet .
I acted as Tybalt . I didn't memorise my script that well .

Second lesson of the week , 


Go through Mighty Mandarin .
That's all I can remember . :P

Term 3 Week 7

No lesson because it's our nation National Day ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE !

Term 3 Week 6

First lesson of the week ,

Get back AYLT worksheet . I passed ! :) 

Second lesson of the week , 

We learned the Mighty Mandarin . 

The story is about a poor family asking for food to a rich man .

The poor family was willing to give their daughter to the rich man as the rich man say they no need pay the taxes .

Term 3 Week 5

This week got quiz.

 From the text, we know that Elvis misses his mum after her death as he didn't attend his mum's funeral as he was having a concert for the armies. That all for this week. ;D

Term 3 Week 4

We learnt about ' Are you lonesome tonight ', scene 2 this week. Scene 2 we studied about Elvis and his mum, Gladys.

We learnt that Elvis treat his love ones differently when he was young. From the text, we learnt that Elvis is not from a rich family as there are barely a car in the block except for his Cadillac.  And I just found out that Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse that had passed away when he was a baby.

When Elvis was lying on bed, he told his mum that they will leave in a mansion one day. Then Gladys say she want a chandelier on the house. Elvis say she can have it anywhere she want. That all for this week. :)

Term 3 Week 3

We studied a play called ' Are you lonesome tonight '. I learnt a lot from this text such as Elvis girlfriend, Redhead and he had a daughter named Lisa Marie.  Mr Chua asked the class questions and we had to answer it. Elvis treated Redhead badly while Redhead treated Elvis well. Redhead cannot tolerate Elvis addiction to drugs. 

Elvis think that everyone is leaving him but he is wrong. He treat them badly that why they leave him. That all for this week post. :D

Term 3 Week 2

Monday, no lesson because of Youth Day !!!

Tuesday,

Today, we are learning about Elvis Presley. He told us to write what we know about him. I know little things about him only.

Literature examination result !!!

Didn't post last week because got MYE. The Literature exam quite easy. We just get our result yesterday or is it Monday? Nah, I can't remember. Fortunately, I passed my Literature MYE !!! YAYNESS !!!
We go through our Literature paper.

                                                            THE END

Term 2 Week 5

Tuesday,

Ms Malyana told us to get into Bravo formation.
We are playing Who Want To Be A Millionaire today.
It was about Macbeth.
It was fun. I learn more about Macbeth.

Thursday,

Today Ms Malynan gave us worksheet about Romeo and Juliet.
It was so easy. After finishing the worksheet, we must exchange it with our partner.
I get 16/18.

Lesson 22 and 23

Tuesday,

Today we acted for Macbeth.
I wear a makcik costume to look like a nenek kebayan ( Malay witch).
My group act quite well. Ms Maliyana say my voice is loud.
I end the play with Boomz! LOL....
Ms Maliyana not satisfied and she want a re-run on Thursday.

Thursday,

We acted again today.
this time we did quite okay.

Lesson 20 and 21

Tuesday,

After we greeted Ms Maliyana, she told us to push our tables to the side. 
We are having a rehearsal for the Macbeth play.
When Ms Maliyana called my index number, I was like " Oh no!".
My team has to act. My team did not act well as I was quite sick that day.
After the lesson I went home.

Thursday,

Today, we must hand in our Literature file.
After doning handing in the file, Ms Maliyana told us to write down the topics
for the Literature mid-year exam.

Lesson 18th and 19th

Tuesday,

Today, Ms Maliyana showed us Macbeth video from overseas.
There are acting and as well as animation.
When watching the video, I was thinking of what to wear.
After watching all the videos, we were told to get to our group.
My group consists of me, Timothy and Alvan.
We must discuss about the props and costumes for our play.
Teacher says we must use recycle materials to make the costumes.

Thursday,

Today, we only do file checking and filing.
Ms Maliyana help us to file our worksheets by telling which came first.
That all we did today.
I would like to wish all Christian Good Friday and Happy Easter.

Lesson 16th and 17th

Tuesday,

Mr Chua and Ms Maliyana is present.
Mr Chua is giving out our Common Test paper today.
I was afraid that I was going to fail but eventually I pass.

Ms Maliyana took over after Mr Chua finish giving out the Common Test paper.
She taught us about speed.
The speed range from 1-5.

Then we were told to be in group of 3.
We were told to act for a play, Macbeth.
Macbeth consist of three witches.
My group members are me, Alvan and Timothy.

Thursday,

Today we are doing acting.
It was super fun.
Ms Maliyana took our class today.
She asked for 10 people to volunteer to act.
I was the first one to raise my hand as I love to act.
Ms Maliyana told us to act as a burglar.

After that, we had another act.
And once again, I start first.
I act as a model.
Then Sabrina came in next and be the second model.
More people started to add in the play.
Today lesson was the most fun lesson ever!

Lesson 14th and 15th

Tuesday was our Literature common test. I thought it was hard but it turn out to be quite easy.

On Wednesday, Mr Chua didn't come to our class for lesson
so Ms Maliyana took over.
She gave us a paper and told us to fold it like a brochure.
Then, she ask us to go around the class and find 5 boys and 5 girls
to ask for the quality of their future partner.
We also learn the quality of love of Greek.
We were told to finish up the brochure at home.

On Friday, we do an activity where we must be blindfolded
and imagine the place we want to be at.
It was quite fun!
After it over, Ms Maliyana told us to open the blindfold.
We must write down what we imagine.

Lesson 12th and 13th

Ms Maliyana took over Literature this week.
Mr Chua didn't attend school on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, we did another worksheet about sonnet.
After school, we had a Literature remedial
in the NE Library. There were 2 classes.
2 Thinking and 2 Dynamic.
We are separated into groups.
My group members are Hidayah, Reneita,
Gerald, Wei Xiang and a boy whose name I
don't quite remember.
We were given a worksheet to do.
While we were doing the worksheet,
I saw a person entering the library.
I thought it was the cleaner or what
but to my surprise, it was Mr Chua!
Mr Chua don't be offended.
I salute him, although he was on MC,
he still came to school to teach us.
So touching.
Before leaving, Mr Chua called some names
and told them to stand up.
I was praying that Mr Chua did not called
my name but he did.
Suddenly, he says those who standing can go home.
I high a sigh of relief.

On Friday, Mr Chua and Ms Maliyana came.
Ms Maliyana taught us as she was a trainee teacher
who was on training.
Ms Maliyana told us to get to our bravo formation ( on pairs ).
My pairs is Timothy!
We marked each other worksheet.
After that, teacher told us to take our Literature file and pencil case and
line up outside.
We are going to the Art Corner.
We have to pair with someone of the opposite sex,
My first pair is Sarah.
Then, Ramona
and lastly Amirul.
We were told to ask each other questions.

Lesson 10th and 11th

' Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!'

' It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear.'

' So shows a snowy dove trooping amongst crows,
As yonder lady over her fellows show.'








Wednesday,

Mr Chua told us the meaning of what Romeo told Juliet.
It's is so romantic.

' Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!'

means Juliet is brighter than any torch.

'It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night

Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear.'

means that Juliet shine like diamonds in the night sky.

' So shows a snowy dove trooping amongst crows,

As yonder lady over her fellows show.'

means Juliet is compared to a dove

which are beautiful

while the other ladies in the Ball

are compared to crows.

which are ugly.

Friday,

We had 2 periods today as we had make-up lesson for it.

Today, we learn about sonnets.

We also learn couplet and alternative rhyme scheme.

And iambic, which is the way we speak using stress and unstressed.

We went to the Movers and Shakers gallery.

Mr Chua told us to do a worksheet on our founding father.

I learn alot about our founding father.

 

8th and 9th Literature Lesson

Wednesday,

Mr Chua taught us a new story which is " Romeo and Juliet".
Mr Chua gave us a worksheet on " Romeo and Juliet" which is- Character Analysis.
Mr Chua shows the class a short clip of " Romeo and Juliet".
The clip shows me how Romeo and Juliet started their love.
Romeo attended a party of Lord Capulet, Juliet's father.
Two of these teenage lovers are kept apart by their families, Montague and Capulet,
who are locked in a bitter feud.
Tybalt told Lord Capulet a young man from the Montague family is at his party.
Lord Capulet told Tybalt to calm down. He told Tybalt to leave Romeo alone.
Romeo carries himself like a dignified gentleman.
Romeo has a reputation throughout Verona as a virtuous and well-behaved young man.
Lord Capulet wouldn't insult him in his house for all the wealth in town.

 From these lesson, I learn to respect people even though they are our enemy.
Mr Chua gave us a worksheet on - Character Trait which the class has to do as homework.

Friday,

Mr Chua told us to get to our " bravo"( in pairs ) formation.
We are grouped to the characters given to us.
My character is Lord Capulet.
We started doing the worksheet Mr Chua given us while Mr Chua giving out the marks
we get for our learning log.
I get 52%.
We were told to show that to our parents and ask them to sign it.
During the last few minutes before Literature lesson ended,
Mr Chua gave us an envelope and put our Friendship card in it
to post to our friend.
I post my friendship card to Amirul.
Mr Chua sponsored us the stamp and envelop.
He also going to post the envelope for us.
Thanks Mr Chua! ;D

7th Literature Lesson

Yesterday, Mr Chua gave our class 2 worksheets. The first worksheet was about a scene in " The Merchant Of Venice." It was a scene of Portia and Shylock in court. Antonio have offered to returned three times the money he owed from Shylock but Shylock refuses. He have vowed an oath to heaven. Portia said the bond is a forfeit. Shylock may lawfully claim a pound of flesh, to be cut out by Shylock nearest  to Antonio's heart. Portia told Shylock to be merciful before cutting the flesh of Antonio. Portia told Shylock to accept three times the money Antonio had owed him and tear up the bond. The second worksheet is our homework which is the continues of the first worksheet.

Mr Chua told us to do our worksheet in 10 minutes. I feel the lesson was interesting as Mr Chua taught us interestingly. It can be improve if the whole class pay attention and listen to what the teacher is teaching.

It can be applied to my personal life that we must not insult each other belief. religion is a very sensitive issues. Unwanted fight could broke up if we do not respect each other belief.

It is relevant in a multi-racial society in Singapore to respect each other belief. It is not only relevant to Singapore but the world.

Last weeks I didn't attend school as I was taking part in the school 10th Anniversary Concert so I do not knew much about last week. But I get to know that Mr Chua taught the class about friendship from my friends.

5th Literature Lesson

We learned about ' Merchant of Venice'. we also learned about qualities of mercy. Mr Chua told us to find out mercy in God. Mr Chua  gave us a worksheet ' What Is Mercy?' We get into our bravo formation and worked in pairs. The worksheet is about mercy in God.
"A religious man is a person who holds God and man in one thought at one time, at all times, who suffers harm done to others, whose greatest passion is compassion, whose greatest strength is love and defiance of despair."

4th Literature Lesson

We learned about Merchant of Venice. It's a story about a guy name Bassanio who is in love with Portia and needed money to married her. He wanted to borrow money from Antonio but he have no money with him because his money is all on the ship. So, Antonio really want to help his friend and he borrow money from a Jew name Shylock. If Antonio can't pay back the money by 3 months, Shylock can take any flesh of his body. Unfortunately, Antonio can't pay back because his ship had sank in the ocean.

• Antonio – a merchant from Venice
• Bassanio – Antonio's friend, in love with Portia
• Gratiano, Solanio, Salerio – friends of Antonio and Bassanio
• Lorenzo – friend of Antonio and Bassanio, in love with Jessica
• Portia – a rich heiress
• Nerissa – her waiting-maid
• Balthazar – a servant of Portia
• Stephano – a servant of Portia
• Shylock – a rich Jew, father of Jessica
• Tubal – a Jew; Shylock's friend
• Jessica – Daughter of Shylock, in love with Lorenzo
• Launcelot Gobbo – a Clown
• Old Gobbo – the father of Launcelot
• Leonardo - servant to Bassanio
• Duke of Venice - suitor to Portia
• Prince of Morocco – suitor to Portia
• Prince of Aragon – suitor to Portia
• Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the Court of Justice, Gaoler, servants to Portia, and other Attendants

3rd Literature Lesson

Yesterday, Mr Chua didn't come to school because he was sick. A teacher called Ms Shala relief him. Ms Shala teach us about Macbeth. She had told 3 students to read the story. We have homework to do. She told us to draw 3 witches surrounding a cauldron  by Friday next week.

2nd Literature Lesson

Yesterday, we learned about Macbeth. It is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath.

There are 3 witches in this play.

Example of cinquain

                                                 Zuhairi
                                 Smart                         Playful
                   Caring              Achieving                  Succeeding
                        I am born in 13th of February  1996
                                                   Helpful                                                                                 

                                           

                                          

1st Literature lesson

Wednesday, 6 January 2010. That was the day we had our 1st Literature class in sec 2.We learned something called cinquain. Cinquain is a general term applied to poetic forms using a 5-line pattern. There are specific forms within that category that are defined by specific rules and guidelines.

Crapsey Cinquains

The term "cinquain" as applied by modern poets most correctly refers to a form invented by the American poet Adelaide Crapsey (William Soutar, the Scots poet, was also a prolific writer thereof.) The first examples of hers were published in 1915 in The Complete Poems, roughly a year after her death. Her cinquain form was inspired by Japanese haiku and Tanka (a form of Waka).
Crapsey's cinquains utilized an increasing syllable count in the first four lines, namely two in the first, four in the second, six in the third, and eight in the fourth, before returning to two syllables on the last line. In addition, though little emphasized by critics, each line in the majority of Crapsey cinquains has a fixed number of stressed syllables, as well, following the pattern one, two, three, four, one. The most common metrical foot in her twenty-eight published examples is the iamb, though this is not exclusive. Also, in contrast to the Eastern forms upon which she based them, Crapsey always titled her cinquains, effectively utilizing the title as a sixth line.
The Crapsey cinquain has subsequently seen a number of variations by modern poets, including:

• Reverse cinquain, a form with one 5-line stanza in a syllabic pattern of two, eight, six, four, two.
• Mirror cinquain, a form with two 5-line stanzas consisting of a cinquain followed by a reverse cinquain.
• Butterfly cinquain, a nine-line syllabic form with the pattern two, four, six, eight, two, eight, six, four, two.
• Crown cinquain, a sequence of five cinquain stanzas functioning to construct one larger poem.
• Garland cinquain, a series of six cinquains in which the last is formed of lines from the preceding five, typically line one from stanza one, line two from stanza two, and so on.

Didactic Cinquain

The didactic cinquain is also closely related to the Crapsey cinquain. It is an informal cinquain widely taught in elementary schools and has been featured in, and popularized by, children's media resources, including Junie B. Jones and PBS Kids. This form is also embraced by young adults and older poets for its expressive simplicity. The proscriptions of this type of cinquain refer to word count, not syllables and stresses. Ordinarily, the first line is a one-word title, the subject of the poem; the second line is a pair of adjectives describing that title; the third line is a three word phrase that gives more information about the subject; the fourth line consists of four words describing feelings related to that subject; and the fifth line is a single word synonym or other reference for the subject from line one.

Other Cinquains

According to the same Japanese influence as the Crapsey cinquain, a number of more contemporary poets have devised other five line forms striving after the same tone and appeal.

• Tetractys is five-line poem of 20 syllables with a title, arranged in the following order: 1,2,3,4,10.with each line standing as a phrase on its own.It can be inverted,doubled etc and was created by the late English poet Ray Stebbings.
• Cinqku is a five line blending of the Cinquain and Tanka forms, created by American poet Denis Garrison. It consists of five lines with a total of 17 syllables, no title, and a surprise or turn occurring in either line 4 or line 5.
• Lanterne is a five line quintain verse shaped like a Japanese lantern with a syllabic pattern of one, two, three, four, one. Each line is usually able to stand on its own as a line, and the lanterne will not have a title.