Preparation for Term 2 Week 2

We will do the following items in the given order. 

1) Paraphrasing skills handout - complete worksheet before coming to class

2) VS paper Section C  - complete paper before lesson

3) Oral Practice - Bring handout given during lecture in OAC week

Friday 

TA on Section C Comprehension

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng

Choice for Wed's lesson

Consider the speeches found here. 

For our lesson on Wed, each group will focus on one speech. In your new groups for Term 2, choose the speech that you want to work on by commenting on this post (e.g. Group 1, Speech 5). First-come-first-served. EL rep, please ensure compliance.

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng

Project Ace follow-up

Dear students,

I have completed giving feedback for your Project Ace essay plans. Kindly take into account my feedback in your final submission for the essay. The deadline has been extended to Monday.

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng

Self-directed learning on Types of Support

Dear students,

Ever wondered what you could include as examples for your essays? I have put together a self-directed learning resource found here to help you figure out. There is a short exercise and quiz at the end to test your understanding. Please complete the quiz by 20 Mar (Sun) 2000h. 

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng

Preparation for Term 1 Week 10 and March Holidays Homework

Preparation for Term 1 Week 10

1) Read, analyse and assign a mark for the sample feature articles given out in class. We will discuss these on Thu. 

2) Read the articles mentioned last week on the Cross Island Line and be familiar with how to write a Letter to the Editor. We will do a timed assignment on Friday on a Letter to the Editor.

3) Read the feedback for your essay on hosting major sporting events, revise your essay writing skills and complete the first part of your holiday writing assignment found here (due 11 Mar, Fri).

March Holiday Homework

1) Complete the essay assignment mentioned above. 

2) Complete at least 4 comprehension practices in the package given out in class this week and mark your own work.  

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng

Feedback on essay on hosting major sporting events

Dear students,

The feedback for your essay on hosting major sporting even has been completed. In case you forgot where you submitted your work, the essays can be found here. 

The following are some good samples which shows a largely logical progression of the PEEEL paragraph. They are not difficult to emulate and most of you are expected to be able to attain their standard. Click on the hyperlinks to read to the essays:

1) Hannah

2) Karen

3) Amelia

4) Ziying

I have also commented on the post "Lesson on elaboration" on Facebook. If you need to learn more about elaboration and paragraph development, do click here and respond to my comment. No questions on this will be entertained in class or during consultation. 

Regards,
Mr Ong Chin Meng