Preparation for Term 1 Week 5

Monday

Read and analyse all the sample introduction and conclusion on the handout distributed in class based on the framework given. Lesson will proceed under the assumption that you have read and analysed all the samples. 

Tuesday

Lesson focus: Practice on writing introduction and conclusion. Each group needs to have at least 1 laptop which can be connected to the Wirelss@CGSS network. Please make arrangements to ensure you group has a laptop.

Wednesday

Do detailed essay plans for the following questions and bring your plans to class.

1) Describe some of your experiences in food courts and hawker centres. How important are these places in your life as a teenager in Singapore? (Cam 2013)

2) What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? Why does it mean so much to you? (Cam 2013)

Friday

Compre timed-assignment feedback. No preparation needed. 

Writing Assignment (Deadline 5 Feb 8pm)

Write an essay based on the following question.

Discuss the benefits and problems of hosting major sporting events.

You are required to include at least 3 of the examples discussed in class (found here) in the main body of your essay (ie. not the intro or conclusion). 

Type your response of no more than 1000 words (you won't be able to write this long in an exam) in google doc and upload it here. NOTE: You must use the google doc format and NOT any other format (e.g. MS Word). Name your file in the format RegNo(2 digit format)_Name_Discuss the benefits and problems of hosing major sporting events. For example, 02_An Eu Jin_Discuss the benefits and problems of hosing major sporting events.

You may wish to complete this essay only after the lesson on introduction and conclusion writing so that you may incorporate some of the new skills learnt. 

Answers to Compre exercises this week

The answers to this week's compre short question revision can be found here. They are for your reference only. Printing and downloading has been disabled. 

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng