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Spelling Set 3: A Strong Viewpoint (Monday; 30/5)

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K: Know the spelling words of Set 3 and its dictation. U: Understand the definition of Set 3 words. D: Create a sentence using Set 3 words and an informational passage about an animal. Words of the Day 1. Conservation 2. Informative Let's Begin! Task 1 Listen to Ms Farah's pronunciation carefully and write the words in your S&D book.  Remember which word needs to be capitalized and which does not. Some are only 1 word while others have more than 1 word. The word will be repeated twice so please listen carefully. The dictated phrase is repeated 3 times. Ms Farah will not recite the punctuation nor the capitalization.  Once done, just show a thumbs up for 3 seconds then wait patiently for the next word. Task 2 Using a dictionary, find and write the formal definition of each word. Write the definitions in your Grammar/S&D book. You have 20 minutes to find and write the words. Task 3 Create a sentence for each Set 2 word. Your sentence has to be at least 5 w...

Composition & Viewing and Presenting: 8.11 & 8.12 Create a Magazine (Thursday; 26/5) (Friday; 27/5) (Week 34)

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K: Research a current issue in the news about waste. U: Plan and write a magazine article including various text types. D: Interview 5 people about the current issue about waste. Words of the Day 1. Waste 2. Persuasive The Main Task Refer to page 236 in your learner book. Understand your solo project and prepare your device for research. You are to create a magazine article about a current issue in the news about waste. Examples of current issues right now regarding waste: 1. Plastic waste problem in Malaysia 2. Solid waste management in China 3. Landfill issue in Japan Magazine Checklist While making your magazine, please refer to the checklist below: 1. Introduction of the current waste issue of your choice. - What is the waste problem? - Is the waste problem you're researching in a specific country or globally? - Word limit -> 50 - 100 words 2. THREE (3) various text types of the current issue : informative, biographical, instructional, persuasive, and balanced. The word lim...

Viewing & Presenting: 2.9 Conducting an Interview (Tuesday; 24/5) (Wednesday; 25/5)

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K: Know the rules of interview. U: Understand the contents before interviewing. D: Roleplay an interview. Words of the Day 1. Interview 2. Open questions What are the dos and don'ts of an interview? POSTURE - Y our posture can convey confidence or insecurity. Sit up straight to send a message that you are comfortable and confident. EYES -  Maintain eye contact with your interviewer and others in the room. If you focus all of your attention on one person, you will not engage other interviewers. HANDS -  Avoid fidgeting. Use your hands to express yourself in moderation. LANGUAGE -  Be clear and direct. Avoid the use of filler words such as um or like between phrases or sentences. Do not ramble. When you finish making your point, stop! Silence is acceptable. Please refer to page 66 in your learner book. Can you give an example of an open question and an example of a closed question? Task 1 Please refer to page 48 in your workbook. Take 15 minutes to think of any set of ques...

Spelling: Set 2 Happiness (Monday; 23/5)

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K: Know how to spell Set 2 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 2 words. D: Write a sentence for each Set 2 word. Words of the Day 1. Happiness 2. Emotion Let's Begin! Task 1 Listen to Ms Farah's pronunciation carefully and write the words in your S&D book.  Remember which word needs to be capitalized and which does not. Some are only 1 word while others have more than 1 word. The word will be repeated twice so please listen carefully. Once done, just show a thumbs up for 3 seconds then wait patiently for the next word. Task 2 Using a dictionary, find and write the formal definition of each word.   Write the definitions in your Grammar/S&D book. You have 20 minutes to find and write the words. Task 3 Create a sentence for each Set 2 word.  Your sentence has to be at least 5 words long. You have 20 minutes to create a sentence. For 6 Autumnus CH, do submit your work here.

Composition: Commonwealth Essay (Thursday; 19/5) (Friday; 20/5)

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K: Identify the topic we chose. U: Research the context of the topic. D: Type our creative work in our chosen media. Words of the Day 1. Commonwealth 2. Inspiration There are 4 topics that you can write to show your talent, passion, and hard work! 1.   Imagine you are a grandparent in 2022. Tell your grandchildren a bedtime story about an inspirational person.  It can be in a form of poem where you talk about the person. It can be in a form of a fictional story where you use 1st POV. Fictional story can in any genre but make sure it sticks to the instructions. 2.  What are the best ways for young people to serve the Commonwealth in your view?  Ways: Vote fairly when old enough. Work together in a diverse country. Guide the younger ones to build a stronger bond in the community. It can be in a form of a poem that shows young people's efforts to help serve the Commonwealth. It can be an informational essay that talks about the ways young people can serve Commonwealth. ...

Spelling: Set 1 Friends, Acquaintances, and Other People (Thursday; 12/5) (Friday; 13/5)

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K: Know how to spell Set 1 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 1 words. D: Create a sentence for each Set 1 word. Words of the Day 1. Friend 2. Acquaintance Let's Begin! Task 1 Listen to Ms Farah's pronunciation carefully and write the words in your S&D book. Remember which word needs to be capitalized and which does not. The word will be repeated twice so please listen carefully. Once done, just show a thumbs up for 3 seconds then wait patiently for the next word. Task 2 Using a dictionary, find and write the formal definition of each word. Write the definitions in your Grammar/S&D book. You have 20 minutes to find and write the words. Task 3 Create a sentence for each Set 1 word. Your sentence has to be at least 5 words long. You have 20 minutes to create a sentence. For 6 Autumnus CH, please send it to the discussion room.

Assessment: Effects of Climate Change (Week 32 & Week 33)

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K: Research an area that is affected by climate change. U: Perceive the information as notes and summaries. D: Present as a pair using a multimedia option of our choice. Words of the Day 1. Climate change 2. Effect Let's Begin! Refer to page 158 in your learner book. Read and carefully understand the context of your task. Climate change refers to   long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.  Assessment Task In pairs, choose an area of interest that is affected by climate change. It could be the sea, a country, or a specific area.  You must gather information, summarize it, and present it to the class using a multimedia of your choice: 1) Project page 2) 3D Model 3) Digital slideshow Assessment Checklist Please refer to the checklist below to ensure you have all you need for your assessment: 1. Essay (25 marks) - An informational essay about the area of your choice that has been affected by climate change. Each pair must have its own informational essay of th...