Sec 2: Persuasive Speech

Dear girls:

Sorry I have not been updating my blog recently. I've been covering different items for my two classes, so depending on which class you are in, I may have covered something for you, and not for the other class. Hence, I will only be putting up your homework assignments here, and what I feel is absolutely needed, instead of what was covered in class.

For Monday -

2C's homework
1) Bring a copy of a persuasive speech which you found on the Internet (identify the audience, purpose and context)
2) Research your topic using the Internet
3) Complete part I of SP3-6 (the first 4 questions)

2J's homework
1) Research your topic using the Internet
2) Complete part I of SP3-6 (the first 4 questions)

Drama girls from 2J - I apologize for not being able to exchange my two periods with Mr. Tan. The 12 of you would have to stay back on Friday from 2:50pm - 3:40pm to complete your in-class speech introduction writing assignment. Another alternative would be coming in a bit earlier, and write it between 9:40am - 10:50am. We can discuss this further on Monday when I see you.

Have a good weekend =)

Regards,
Ms. Yeo



An example of #3 'Startling statement or action — grab attention!' introduction


An example of #5 'Question of opinion' introduction - asking you to imagine bad living conditions (empathy: tries to get audience to sympathize with the chickens)

Sec 3: Make-up lesson

Dear girls:

Thursday's make-up lesson was cancelled because there were too many students who were unable to attend due to other committments. Mr Foo has very kindly agreed to give me your CME period (Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:20pm) to catch up with lessons.

There will be a test next Wednesday (3 Feb, 2010). I am seeing you twice on Wednesday, but it has not been decided which period you would be taking the test, as I understand some of you have committments outside of school at noon. I will let you know on Monday when I see you.

For homework, please read Chapters 14 - 15 of MM and be ready to answer questions on Monday.

Have a good weekend ahead!

Regards,
Ms. Yeo.

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 2: Remedial

Announcement:
Students who received 7.5 and below for the first comprehension test, attendance for English remedial is compulsory. Remedial starts this week, Wednesday (Jan 27, 2010), at 2:55pm to 3:40pm. Please meet me at 2C's classroom.

I understand some of you are unable to make it because of Chinese remedial. If you have Chinese remedial, please find me and let me know (I'm at the lower sec staff room - English Department). You'll be excused from English remedial if your Chinese teacher confirms with me that you've Chinese remedial. Subsquently, you may have to alternate your attendance on a week to week basis. I'll share with your details of the arrangment when it has been confirmed with your Chinese teacher.

UPDATE:
Girls who have both Chinese and English remedial are to attend Chinese remedial during even numbered weeks and English remedial during odd numbered weeks (updated 27th Jan). Next week will be week #5 (3 Feb, 2010), hence, you are suppose to attend English remedial.

Sec 2: Persuasive Speech (Features)

In class:
- Students checked answers for worksheet
- Use of different viewpoints and their effects are introduced (first, second, third person)
- Students are introduced to different techniques and features to make a speech persuasive (repetition, listing, etc)
- Students listened to audio clip of Severn Suzuki's speech
- Pair work / group work to identify different viewpoints and features of Severn Suzuki speech







Homework:
- Read comprehension passage and complete questions #1b, 2, 4, 7, 8 (2C & 2J)
- Bring a copy of persuasive speech to class (be able to identify audience, purpose, and context of the speech) 2J - this is due on Tuesday afternoon, 2C - this is due Friday


Announcement:
- Both classes, 2C & 2J, we'll be having lessons at MPR1 from 12pm - 1:10pm on Tuesday 26th Jan, 2010
- 2J: please bring all your belongings to MPR1 as you'll need to stay back for extra lessons after 1:10pm
- Please bring along your comprehension passage, the homework assigned, a green pen and a clipboard / hardcover book (there are no tables at MPR1)
- Some girls were asking for my email in class today, it's mselizabethyeo@yahoo.com.sg

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 2: Persuasive Speech (Introduction)

In class:
- Understand the connection between advertisments and persuasive speech
- Identify the key elements of persuasive advertisements and understand their correlation to speeches
- Understand that advertisments are used to influence you not only to buy a product, but it is also used to influence your choice of actions
- Watched two videos on persuasive speech
- Differentiate between the features of spoken and written language
- Read and listened to how President Ronald Reagan and Rev Martin Luther King Jr’s Speeches were delivered



The two videos shown in class:








Homework:
- Complete pages 3 - 4 of the handout

Clues for your homework: