June Holiday Homework

Hey Kids,
My apologies for not getting the worksheet out in time. Nevertheless, I have posted the homework here and please help by spreading the news. Let your classmates know that the homework can be accessed through the class blog.
Cheerios!

June Holiday Homework

Name: ________________ ( ) Class: _____________ Date:_____________

Shuqun Secondary School
Secondary 2 Normal Academic English Language
Holiday Assignment: Individual Guided Research Project / Photo Reflection

Objectives
-To expand student’s general knowledge for understanding comprehension themes.
-To enhance foundational writing skills for expository writing
-To expand vocabulary associated with the main themes.

Task
§ Select research topic of your choice from the list of topics provided
§ Identify which area of the topic you would like to work on
§ Conduct your reseach using online resources, books, magazines on the selected topic.
§ Identify a picture that best captures the area of research

For Submission
- Photo
- Reflection writing

Guidelines for photo essay
-Submit your photo essay in hard copy; i.e. print it out if you have done yours using the computer.
-Select a picture that best describes the topic/issue you have researched on.
-Give credit to the source you have taken the picture from

Guidelines for Reflection writing
-Write between 200-300 words
-Your write-up has to be original. Refrain from plagarising from online resources.
-Indicate which websites you have seen and researched by listing the website at the end of the reflection (minimum of 5 web URLs).

Assessment Criteria

Relevance of photo to topic 10
Reflection Writing 30
Originality 10

Total: 50 marks

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2011 (Thursday, 8am)


Topic
-Possible Research Questions

We are Singaporeans
-Singapore General Elections 2011
-Woodlands Drive Water Tank Murder

Myths and Legends
-Crystal Skull
-Vampires: Are they real?

Sports
-Youth Olympic Games
-Manchester United recent Championship win

Wildlife
-Extinction of animals
-Animals in the wild vs Animals in captivity

Environmental issues
-Global warming
-Deforestation

Famous and recent disasters
-Japan’s earthquake and nuclear meltdown
-Iceland’s volcanic eruption

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My selected topic: _____________________________________________

The area that I am working on : ___________________________________
Use the following points to guide with your writing.

Paragraph 1:
Why did you choose this picture?

Paragraph 2:
-What is the picture about? (background)

Paragraph 3:
-What is the relevance of the picture to the topic selected?
-How are they related?

Paragraph 4:
-How does the picture make you feel about it?

Paragraph 5:
-What do you think could have happened before and after this photo was taken?
-What do you think is the aim of the photographer when he/she was taking the picture?

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Sample:



















I chose this picture because it is symbolic of the sacrifices done by a group of men, after the disasterous nuclean meltdown in Japan. On a first glance, this picture shows a group of technician dressed in white suits and fixing cables. A common sight, some may say. But these simple workers are the Fukushima 50. They are the brave Japanese employees of Fukushima Daichi nuclear plant who decided to stay behind to fix the Fukushima I nuclear reactor after the Tohuku Earthquake and Tsunami in March 2011.

On 11th of March, 2011, Friday, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northpeast coast, about 250 miles from Tokyo at 2.46pm (local time). The earthquake occured at a relatively shallow depth at 20 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. This, combined with the high magnitude, caused a 10-metre tsunami that swept through North-eastern coast of Honshu, killing thousands, destroying homes and damaging the cooling unit of Fukishima I.

In the picture, there are men who are wearing safety suits and working on the damages reactor unit. Despite knowing that they are indefinitely putting their lives on the line, they are working to repair the unit. This picture shows the aftermath of the incident in Fukishima and the strength of the nation. I find this picture relevant to the topic because it shows how unpredictable natural disasters are and how they can cause adverse effects to a country and its people.

I am saddened by the incident in Japan and how it has crippled a nation. But I am very inspired by their determination, cooperation and their self-sacrificing nature for the common good.

I believe that the photographer wanted to show resilience in the Fukushima 50 and how they overcame a disaster that was beyond their control.

http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/japan_earthquake.html

reminder for the blog entry

hello dearies,

Hope most of you are finishing up with your blog post. For those of who are having trouble with your alignment, check that you are blogging under the "compose" tab and not the "edit html" tab...

for those of you who did not stay back on friday to complete your work, i want to see a written piece by tomorrow morning.

toodles!

Block 729

Jurong West Street 82

#10-120

Singapore 776729

14/-4/2011

Dear Mariah Carey,

I am Hamsa from Singapore. I am 14 and I have been listening to your music since I was a child...

My favourite song is ...... because..... . . .

I am very excited to hear that you are coming to Singapore for a concert in May. I have already started saving my pocket money to buy a ticket for the concert.

Yours truly,

Hamsa

assignment 2: fan letter

Hello there 24, once again, we are back at the lab. This would be our last lesson for this term. By now, I hope you have better understanding about lyrics and how they are used by songwriters to bring out emotions, their views and how influential some can be. For today's task, you are going to write a letter to one of the artist you have chosen. in your letter, you are to confess your admiration for them and their music. You can use the following points to help you with your letter.

• how much you like their music


• since when have you liked their music


• what is your favourite song and why you like it


• how does their music make you feel


• any questions you might want to ask them. i.e. I remember reading that you write your own songs and that you draw inspiration from your own experiences in school. What have you learnt about yourself as an artist through this process?


• what you hope to see in the future for the artist

the points above are meant to guide you. You can add other ideas in your letter. Write a letter in 200 words or more. This task will be graded for your CA1. Submission date: 17th April 2011, Sunday 2359h. I will not entertain late entries.

All the best!

Assignment 2

Heloo dearies, By now, you should have completed the following: 1) set up a blog 2) post 3 blog entries on biographies of 3 different artists 3) post videos 4) post blog chats 5) research on music reviews of the artitst you have chosen Now, I want you to write a music review of your own! 1) listen to the song you want to write your music review on. 2) Identify which genre it is from. 3) Identify what kind of instruments are being used. 4) Read the lyrics and interpret what the songwriter is trying to say. 5) Also add in your music review, how the songs makes you feel? What kind of emotions is it trying to portray? 5) Has the song won any awards? What do other music lovers think about the song you have chosen? Clarify with me if you encounter any problems =]

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