Sec 3: Test Review (SAN)

Dear girls:

As promised, here are the slides from the ppt =)
They are image files, so please click on them to enlarge if the words are too small.

Sec 3: Tragedy

In-class:
- Wrapped up Tragedy in Of Mice and Men
- Went through individual test (SAN) answers

Homework:
- Complete IRONY (1) worksheet: give your OWN examples of one situational irony and one verbal irony (you may copy the example given for dramatic irony)
- MU: read pages 114 - 117 (The Teacher by Catherine Lim)


As promised, I'll be posting some of the ppt slides that had extensive materials to be copied. However, I left the ppt file in school so I'll only post it up on Tuesday. I appologize for the delay!

Sec 3: Test (SAN)

Homework:
- Please re-read the passage and choose one question to complete (it can be typed if you wish)
- You should give yourself 25 - 30min to complete the question
- Find the dictionary definition of "feeling" and give me 5 examples (e.g. anger)
- Dateline: Monday (8 March, 2010) at 7:55am

If you do not meet the dateline, you'll have to stay back on Monday after school. There will be NO GRACE period.

Sec 3: Comedy & Tragedy

In class:
- Finished up discussion of MU questions #1 - #3 (p101 - 102)
- Went through answers from MM Exercise 16A (A Dog's Life)
- Started discussion on tragedy
- Students watched video segments of Of Mice and Men (barn scene)
- Students read Chapter 6 of Of Mice and Men

Homework:
- What is your impression of George in Chapter 6?
- Read MM pages 186 - 189 (Tragedy)
- Complete MM Exercise 16B questions #2 - #3

Sec 3: Common Test

In class:
- 'Z for Zachariah' assignment was returned. Students were given the model answers, and taught how to choose a good piece of evidence when writing their essays.
- Answers for MM Exercise 13B questions 1 - 3 were shared in class
- Students worked in groups on Exercise 13A questions 1 - 2, and answers were shared

Homework:
- Please revise S.T.E.A.L as there will be a TEST on CHARACTERIZATION on Monday (Feb 22, 2010)
- Questions will be similar to that of the group test.

Please know how to P.E.E and S.T.E.A.L!!! =)

Sec 3: Characterization (Dark Knight's Joker II)

In class:
- Group work: students given time to complete indirect characterization handout

Homework:
- Read MM pages 133 - 137

Sec 3: Characterization (Dark Knight's Joker)

In class:
- Students practiced how to use the features of indirect characterization (examples of STEAL for 'John is a mischevious and hyperactive boy')
- Students taught the importance and effects of conflicts, tension and suspense in literature
- Group work: students watched clips from Dark Knight, and asked to focus on spotting how the filmmaker uses all 5 types (STEAL) to characterize the Joker
- Group work: students given the question 'What are the traits that make the Joker an antagonist in the Dark Knight?' to discuss Evidence & Point in the handout

Homework:
- Complete Evidence & Point in the handout
- Read MM chapter 14 & chapter 15

Announcement:
I'm sorry that I am unable to post clips of the video on my blog, I would be breaking copyright laws! We'll be watching it in class and elaborating on Elaboration in the handout on Wednesday.

There'll be a TEST on Wednesday 3 Feb, 2010 (8:30am - 9:40am), please understand PEE and STEAL very clearly! NO textbooks or other references (dictionary, thesaurus) are allowed. The test will be 50min, no extensions allowed.

For the make-up lesson, please let the girls who are not taking literature know that they are not allowed to leave the classroom during CME. They are to stay in class and do their own work quietly. Thank you!

Sec 3: Characterization (I'm the King of the Castle)

In class:
- Students went through I'm the King of the Castle (MU page 39-45)
- Students studied the three level of conflicts that exist in the given passage (external and internal conflicts)
- Main literary themes that were highlighted: evoke, and the importance of titles
- Students watched a clip from Slapen
- Students were given 'O' levels Examination guide

Homework:
- Read MM Chapter 14 (page 145 - 160)
- Complete Exercises 14A - 14E

Sec 3: Characterization (1984, G. Orwell)

In class:
- Students introduced to Orwell's 1984
- Activity on students' worst fears (MU 38)
- Students listened to audio clip on Part 3, chapter 5 of 1984
- Discussion and close reading on fear and desperation in 1984

Homework:
- Read "I'm the King of the Castle" (MU 39 - 40)

Announcement:
- Girls who have yet to hand in their assignments (essay & mindmap), marks will be deducted accordingly

Sec 3: Characterization

Dear 3T girls:

This term, we'll be working with unseen prose, and for the next couple of weeks, we'll be focusing on CHARACTERIZATION! Characterization is how the author reveals the personality of a character.


For the next couple of weeks, we'll S.T.E.A.L & P.E.E a lot! It is important to have a strong grasp of S.T.E.A.L when analyzing a character. We use P.E.E to present our argument, to convince the marker that your opinion and answer is worthy of the full marks. In fact, we'll be using P.E.E for everything you'll be doing in literature for these two years!









In class:
- students to brainstorm in groups how they would feel if they were stranded on a deserted island 1st week vs. 4th month, discuss why the change?
- students share their opinions with the class
- sections of a film are played for discussion: as you watched the film, notice the changes in the main character, why was there a change? Also, pay attention to the friendship he has with Wilson.

Homework:
- read 'Z for Zachariah' from 'Mastering the Unseen' (MU)


Please remember that class will be held at:
MPR 1 on Wednesday!

I'll be away for a training program on Wednesday and Thursday. Hence, I'll not be in school. Mr. Jason Ng is kind enough to be reliefing my class for me. It is going to be a huge class, with more than 50 of you in MPR1, as we're combining your class with Mr. Ng's class. Mr. Ng is a wonderful Literature teacher, and I hope you girls will appreciate and enjoy this opportunity to be taught by him. I am sure Mr. Ng will be telling me how well-behaved you girls were when I come back to school on Friday =)

I'll see you girls next Monday! Hope you have a good week ahead =)