Ms Farah

K: Know the Set 3 words. U: Understand the tone in Set 3 passage. D: Find the definition of Set 3 words. Let's begin! Task 1 While the spelling and dictation are in place, ensure that you are on Voice Level 0 which means no talking. Once you are done with the spelling and dictation, just show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and wait patiently for the next word. For every error, you must rewrite it 3 times after we've checked. Task 2 (Definition) Using a dictionary or your learner's book, write the formal definition for each word.  Even if you know the word, you must write down the definition from a dictionary. You have 20 minutes for this task. Task 3 (Sentence Creation) Create a sentence for each of the Set 3 words. Ensure that your sentence is at least 5 words long. Be creative with your sentences! You have 20 minutes for this task.

K: Identify the topic we chose. U: Research the context about the topic. D: Type our creative work in our chosen media. Words of the Day 1. Commonwealth 2. Inspiration Task 1 When you choose your topic, keep in mind that you can write it in any form of media such as a factual essay, a fictional story, a formal letter, or even a poem! Keep in mind that for all of these topics, you are required to write at least 750 words. Please choose one of the topics below: 1.  In fiction and throughout history, young people have performed numerous acts of heroism. Choose your favourite young hero and write to them about why you admire them. (Fictional/Factual) - Has to be in a form of a letter. - The style can be a poem or a realistic/fantasy context. - Can use either first person, second-person, or third person point-of-view. - Can be in past or present tense. 2.  What is your youthful superpower, and how can it make a positive difference to the world? (Fictional/Factual) - Can be a diary ...

K:Know the content we are presenting. U: Understand the opponents' points to rebut. D: Present a proper debate. Let's Begin! Task 1 Ensure that your tables are arranged in a way just like the photo below: Other chairs and tables are placed in front of the panel members and spokesperson. Audiences are to sit on the chair facing the debate. Ms Farah will be the spokesperson and timer. The audience will be the judges. If there is a tie, Ms Farah will be the tiebreaker.  All the best!

K: Know how to spell Set 2 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 2 words. D: Write a sentence using Set 2 words. Let's begin! Task 1 (Spelling) While the spelling is in place, ensure that you are on Voice Level 0 which means no talking. Once you are done with the spelling, just show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and wait patiently for the next word. For every error, you must rewrite it 3 times after we've checked. Task 2 (Definition) Using a dictionary or your learner's book, write the formal definition for each word.   Even if you know the word, you must write down the definition from a dictionary. You have 20 minutes for this task. Task 3 (Sentence Creation) Create a sentence for each of the Set 2 words. Ensure that your sentence is at least 5 words long.  Be creative with your sentences! You have 20 minutes for this task.

K: Know the checklist needed for the debate. U: Understand the criteria of a good speaker. D: Prepare for the debate assessment. Words of the Day 1. Debate 2. Teamwork Let's begin! In your panel, discuss and prepare yourselves for the debate. You may use your device to find further information. Task 1 Please refer to the checklist below when preparing for the debate: 1. I have enough information and evidence to make my topic more convincing. 2. I have written my notes in a cue card/test pad/exercise book. 3. I have googled and discussed some tricky questions that my opponents will ask me. 4. I have practiced my presentation to make my voice loud and clear.  5. I have timed myself to present between 2-5 minutes. 6. My panel has prepared 2 questions to ask our opponents. 7. I contributed with my panel by showing great teamwork. Keep in mind that the assessment is 25 marks. Content and Rebuttal - 8M Able to deliver detailed information and rebuttal against the opponent's reasons....

K: Know how to find proper information. U: Understand the topic we are researching. D: Write a persuasive essay of our debate topic. Words of the Day 1. Research 2. Facts Let's Begin! Prepare your device and test pad. Write your name, day, and date in your test pad by using a black/blue pen. Task 1 Using your debate topic, find information by using your device and write down your draft in a test pad or any digital notepad (Google Doc). Do not start your essay yet. Focus only on the drafting part. You have 15 minutes to find proper and legitimate information. Task 2 Using a test pad, write a persuasive essay about your debate topic by using a black/blue pen. Your essay should be around 250 to 300 words. Don't forget to write the word count at the end of your essay. While writing your essay, you can use your device to continue your research, check your spelling, find better grammatical words for your work, or the like. You have 30 minutes to write your essay. Once done, submit y...

K: Recognize the speaker positions in a debate. U: Understand the facts needed to rebut in a debate. D: Prepare the materials needed for the assessment. Words of the Day 1. Proposition 2. Opposition Let's Begin! Refer to page 156 in your learner's book. Write today's day and date in your LB with a black or blue pen. Watch these videos and identify the features of a debate through their actions. You can watch it here too. The position of speakers go as follows: 1. First proposition - Introduces the topic and gives first topic sentence. 2. First opposition -  Introduces the topic and gives first topic sentence along with rebuttal of first proposition's topic sentence. 3. Second proposition - G ives second topic sentence along with rebuttal of first opposition's topic sentence. 4. Second opposition -  G ives second topic sentence along with rebuttal of second proposition's topic sentence. 5. Third proposition -  G ives third topic sentence along with rebuttal o...

K: Know the features of a persuasive essay. U: Understand the structure of a persuasive essay. D: Write a persuasive essay. Words  of the Day 1. Persuasive 2. Complex sentence Let's Begin! Please refer to your workbook and write today's day and date using a black or blue pen. Do you remember what a persuasive essay is? Task 1 Refer to page 123 in your WB. Answer all of Sets 1 to 3 by using a pen. You have 30 minutes for this task. For Set 1, you need results from 5 different people.

K: Know the contents of Chapters 1 & 2. U: Understand the contents of the first 2 chapters. D: Answer questions. Words of the Day 1. adored 2. missionary Let's Begin! Prepare your Comprehension book and write today's day and date. Task 1 Answer the questions below and write your answers in your Comprehension book. You have 30 minutes to for this task. 1. What is the point-of-view used in the story? 2. How old was the father when he became a missionary? 3.  What was Uncle Sung's religion? 4. Why didn't Lin come to the Mission? 5. What is the main tense of the story? 6. What actually scared Ashley? 7. How did Lin die? 8. What were Ashley's injuries? 9. Why didn't Father look at Ashley when he told him to leave the Mission and him? 10. How do you feel about the first 2 chapters so far? Give your reason. 

K: Know what a blackout poem is. U: Understand the features of a blackout poem. D: Do a blackout poem. Words of the Day 1. Blackout 2. Free verse poem Let's Begin! Prepare the used pages and some art materials. What is Blackout Poem? It is also known as erasure poetry.  Great blackout poetry can be short or long, abstract or concrete, linear or lateral. There’s only one rule of the form: have fun making it! It gives new meanings to old texts, and the interplay of those texts often creates new and surprising meanings.  Examples of Blackout Poetry 1.  Travels with a Donkey in the Cevénnes by Robert Louis Stevenson  (Chapter 10). “In my solitude I became aware of lack. Lie near me in the starlight, quiet and free. A faint noise of people passing in sleeping cities after hours of stillness. There is romance in the black hours.” 2.  Headline from the New York Times announcing the 1929 stock market crash. “Because I could not stop for debt, he kindly stopped for me.” ...

K: Know how to spell Set 1 words. U: Understand the definition of Set 1 words. D: Write a sentence using Set 1 words. Let's Begin! Prepare your Grammar/S&D book and write today's day and date. Task 1 (Spelling) While the spelling is in place, ensure that you are on Voice Level 0 which means no talking. Once you are done with the spelling, just show a thumbs-up for 3 seconds and wait patiently for the next word. For every error, you must rewrite it 3 times after we've checked. Task 2 (Definition) Using a dictionary or your learner's book, write the formal definition for each word.  Even if you know the word, you must write down the definition from a dictionary. You have 20 minutes for this task. Task 3 (Sentence Creation) Create a sentence for each of the Set 1 words. Ensure that your sentence is at least 5 words long.  Be creative in your sentence! You have 20 minutes for this task.

K: Know how to construct a story verbally. U: Understand the elements of story-telling. D: Present a favourite scene of our favourite book. Words of the Day 1. Story-telling 2. Body language Let's begin! Prepare your storybook and Composition book. Write today's day and date in your Composition book. What's is story-telling? It is the activity of telling or writing stories. In a verbal sense, it is where people act out scenes and characters to make the story come to life. Some storytellers use props or wear costumes to make the audience more engrossed with their performance. You can refer to this link for the video. You can refer to this link for the video. Criteria of a Storyteller 1. Know your audience. There are plenty of types of stories that you can tell. And depending on the audience, some stories will be better received than others. 2. Think about the goal of your story. The best storytellers fashion their stories with the desired end result in mind. 3. Use a hook t...