Video explaining GM Food
Articles explaining GM Food
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Genetically_modified_foodsTuesday, August 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
2LV Formal Letter writing
Write a letter to the Martian President telling him/ her what your life as a student is like in Singapore.
Write about one positive aspect and one negative aspect about your life as a student in Singapore.
How to write a formal letter:
Format:
123, Bishan St 22
#14-10
Singapore (123123)
19 February 2014
123, Martian St 23
Mars (123456)
Dear sir,
First paragraph (Introduce yourself. Purpose for writing.)
Last paragraph (Thanking, expectations, summary-restating of points briefly)
Yours Faithfully,
Ambrose
How to write in a formal tone:
- Straightforward - Get to the point.
- Serious - not too friendly, no contractions. (no exclamation mark)
- Support your opinions with facts.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
2TH and 2LV Lesson (29 Jan 2014) Characterisation
Everybody is different. We have different habits, different ways of doing things, different reactions to certain events, different likes and dislikes... the list goes on. Today we shall look at the mannerisms of some characters.
Describe the appearance, actions, speech, thoughts and attitude towards others to help recreate this character in text form.
1. "IT Crowd" - Roy and Moss (Redhaired man)
2. "Mean Streets" - Johnny Boy
3. "No Country for Old Men" - Anton Chigurh (customer at store)
4. "Pulp Fiction" - Winston Wolf (elderly gentleman)
Sample format
Appearance
Actions
Speech
Attitudes towards others
2. "Mean Streets" - Johnny Boy
3. "No Country for Old Men" - Anton Chigurh (customer at store)
4. "Pulp Fiction" - Winston Wolf (elderly gentleman)
Sample format
Appearance
Actions
Speech
Attitudes towards others
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Feature article writing 1TH
Parts of a feature article:
I. Lead sentence
Grab and hook your reader right away!
Grab and hook your reader right away!
II. Introduction
What facts and figures do you have that will be relevant to the audience?
You have to tell your readers where and when this story is happening.
What facts and figures do you have that will be relevant to the audience?
You have to tell your readers where and when this story is happening.
III. Opening quotation
How can the reader know more about the people involved and what they are thinking?
How can the reader know more about the people involved and what they are thinking?
IV. Main body
What is at the heart of your story?
What is at the heart of your story?
V. Closing quotation
Find something that sums the article up in a few words.
Find something that sums the article up in a few words.
What is a memorable way to end your story? The end quote is a good way to sum things up. That doesn’t always work. If you are quoting more than one person with different points of view in your story, you cannot end with a quote from just one of them. Giving one of your interviewees the last word can tilt the story in their favor.
Sample feature articles:
Kids can make a differenceLocks for Love
Fireflies count
Greenhouse
Are they:
First Person narrative?
Third Person narrative?
or Descriptive?
Write a 300 word article on your given topic using the information given to you.
Write a 300 word article on your given topic using the information given to you.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1LV: Compare and Contrast cities
Lesson Objective:
Students should be able to:
- Categorise and classify given details.
- Compare and contrast ideas.
- Analyse organisational patterns in a text
- Provide and explain information by describing, elaborating on and/or supporting/explaining key points.
Introduction:
Congratulations on the success of your travel pamphlet. Your efforts have saved the company and you are now swimming in money from the tour packages snapped up by customers. Your boss, full of confidence in your team's ability, has assigned you a new task. Your team is now required to write a post for the company blog.
There are many popular tourist destinations around the world and people are still undecided about what kind of city they would like to go to. To help tourists make their decision, you will give an evaluation of two cities.
In this post, you will compare and contrast two cities. In the end, you will decide which city you would decide to go to for a vacation and why.
Task:
For each group, create a Google Document and share it with me (goh.ambrose@gmail.com).
Go onto Google and start searching for details about the different cities. (Hint: you should refer to websites for tourists.)
Create a table of comparison to compare the features of both cities. You may add in relevant pictures.
After you have completed your table of comparison, create a 5 minute long presentation to explain to the other teams the differences or similarities between the cities that you are writing about. Please be reminded to include words that entice and attract during your presentation.
Students should be able to:
- Categorise and classify given details.
- Compare and contrast ideas.
- Analyse organisational patterns in a text
- Provide and explain information by describing, elaborating on and/or supporting/explaining key points.
Introduction:
Congratulations on the success of your travel pamphlet. Your efforts have saved the company and you are now swimming in money from the tour packages snapped up by customers. Your boss, full of confidence in your team's ability, has assigned you a new task. Your team is now required to write a post for the company blog.
There are many popular tourist destinations around the world and people are still undecided about what kind of city they would like to go to. To help tourists make their decision, you will give an evaluation of two cities.
In this post, you will compare and contrast two cities. In the end, you will decide which city you would decide to go to for a vacation and why.
Task:
For each group, create a Google Document and share it with me (goh.ambrose@gmail.com).
Go onto Google and start searching for details about the different cities. (Hint: you should refer to websites for tourists.)
Create a table of comparison to compare the features of both cities. You may add in relevant pictures.
After you have completed your table of comparison, create a 5 minute long presentation to explain to the other teams the differences or similarities between the cities that you are writing about. Please be reminded to include words that entice and attract during your presentation.
Monday, July 15, 2013
1LV: Students' travel brochures
Group 8
You will be staying at the five star Grand Beach Resort with stupendous view of the magnificent sea. It is also more convenient for them to head over to the beach to have a dip in the sea. The Grand Beach Resort is equipped with a swimming pool such that if there are kids that are unable to enter the pool for certain reasons are still able to go for a swim in a regular pool.
Group 5
Reach Beach
Home away from home of the highest standard! Enjoy a holiday at Reach Beach
which casts a spell on travellers that release all stress from daily urban life with the magnificence of being at the beach. The amazing waves that greet you are awe inspiring leading you to tropical paradise!
We have over a thousand exotic species of marine life for you to enjoy when you go for a dip in the sea. We have programs like snorkeling, where there will be speedboats that will bring you further into the sea where many more species of marine animals are located. 
You will be staying at the five star Grand Beach Resort with stupendous view of the magnificent sea. It is also more convenient for them to head over to the beach to have a dip in the sea. The Grand Beach Resort is equipped with a swimming pool such that if there are kids that are unable to enter the pool for certain reasons are still able to go for a swim in a regular pool.
Interesting Words and Phrases
- cast a spell on travellers
- vibrant
- quilt of nature
- cannot fail to delight
- grandeur
- hidden gem
Group 5
Greenview agency brings you to Hamburger Outdoor Resort where you will be enticed to such and angelic place.This hamburger resort is not only close to attractions,shopping and the gambling strip,it also has one of the best beach in the world where you can view the stunning sunrise in awe.. If you are interested in having a closer contact with nature such as animals,you can visit the zoo. It has any admirable animals where you could even ride on an elephant or even the monkeys where you could enjoy feeding them with food.There will also be birds such as parrots where you could hold them on yours wrist! Aren’t you excited?then, there is the beach. The beach has a crystal clear water and exotic species of underwater creatures which includes the amazing coral reefs which display a variety of vivid colours..After a day at the beach you could occupy yourself at the magnificent mall-with more then 400 stores,it is easily one of the biggest mall in the region.From branded goods to delicacies made by famous chefs,it is definitely a place to visit. After getting exhausted from shopping, you could go to the dazzling casino which is only a stone throw away.The entire casino is coated with neon lights which looks amazing from the outside.It has also one of the biggest chandelair.It is indeed an enriching experience and you will surely not regret it. There are enticing sceneries which will attract you and make you stay there for almost a day! We would suggest all animal lovers and nature likers to join us in this memorable trip. There is also a rural village, where you might all want to drop by. Due to overwhelming positive responses from our customers who visited ,we were eager to go there to look for what made that place attractive.Some of the customers said that this place is rich in tradition and has many ancient products. For those who is interested in ancient ruins and history come down and take a look at those hidden treasure . So not to worry for all those who loves ancient places! You will indeed enjyed yourself there . So why wait? Come down to Greenview Agency and register!!! We will give a reasonable price which will attract you to our agency. Grab this wonderful opportunity!!!
Group 2
No matter how advanced our cities and technology is, eventually we get tired of all the noise, stress and crowd of the city and want to be in the nature.Carpathian mountain resort offers the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate from the hustle and bustle of the city life. This astonishing mountain is available for trekking and adventurous activities. However, life is short, and the funds are limited, so we have to narrow down the selection. Knowing that you will find it troublesome, we’ve done it for you!
The nice, warm weather all the year round and the serene, natural beauty are features you will enjoy every day. The pleasant and calm climate refreshes not only your mind and body, it also refreshes your spirit. The kindness and warmth of its people, the pure and simple customs, the beauty of the different sceneries and the breathtaking view of the mountains will make you live an unforgettable experience. You will also be able to do some fishing and have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch a wonderfully big fish! After the whole full and exciting day, you can watch the spectacular view of the sunrise and sunset. For those who do it for the first time, it would be a wonderful and enriching experience for you. Carpathian mountain resort is one of the beautiful place which is blessed with several attractions and natural beauties which always attracts thousands of tourists every year. If you wish to spend your valuable time with your loved ones this is the best place you can visit.Each and every step in Carpathian mountain resort will give you visual treat.The enchanting beauty of the nature makes the tourist to visit the place again and again.
If you are a nature lover , then this will be the best holiday for you as it will always be a nature lover’s paradise! Carpathian mountain is totally worth to visit, never miss this beautiful and mesmerizing place in your entire life.
Vocabulary list:
Scenic-having pleasant or beautiful scenery
- Pristine-Having it’s original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied
- Group 6TRAVEL BROCHUREIMBA CITYIMBA city--the capital of Singapore,is home to the famous Merlion,`Singapore Flyer’ and Marina Bay Sands,the Empire State Building,the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art–and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries.Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side.The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.This sprawling city hums with the energy and independent spirit that turned it from swampland into the fourth-largest city in the Singapore.A thriving business centre, the city has become increasingly cosmopolitan,with an influx of diverse ethnic groups and a strong emphasis on the arts.Ballet,symphony and theater are all top-notch,and museums abound.The midday heat is easily escaped inside the numerous attractions and shopping areas, particularly in the pedestrian-friendly 6.5-mile underground city.Vocabulary:1.cosmopolitan2.famed retail stretch3.pedestrian-friendly4.toast slathered with coconut jam5.kitschy souvenir6.couture label7.abound8.itinerary9. bustling about10.Accommodation11. mind-blowing array12.impressive array of landscape13.astonishing beauty14. most beautiful metropolis15. best shopping experience16.rose-hued sandstone17.world's top chefs and restaurants18.experiencing la dolce vita,19.world's best art and nightlife20.breath-away view21. symbol of freedom and tolerance,22. welcoming spirit23.elegant24.resist falling for its almost mystical spirit.25.arresting views26.stunning atoll27.massive albatross population28.groovy29.vibrant30.historic and fertile region
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