Tuesday, March 31, 2009

April Fool's Day

Dear class,

Try to spot the 'fake' news report in today's The Straits Times.
Place your answer in the Comments link below.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Unit 4: Appositives

Click on the links below:

1) Definition and examples of appositives

2) Appositive Practice - Share your scores in the Comments link!

Monday, March 16, 2009

6C Holiday Journal Topic

Topic:
It is difficult to be bilingual in Singapore.
a)Do you agree? Why/Why not?

b)What can we do to improve?

Share your views and feelings in the 'Comment' link below this post.
Remember to leave your full name.

Click on the audio clip here and select the entry:
29. Bilingual (11/09/08)
(*Quicktime is needed)

It features a radio talkshow on the topic and you will be hearing some Singaporeans share their views and thoughts about the topic.

Listen to the clip to help you extend your perspective on the topic.
You do not need to quote what has been shared but feel free to comment on their feedback. You should also share your own thoughts.
You can limit your discussion to Mandarin as the other language besides English.

Comments should be entered before 5pm on 23rd March (Mon).

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Relative Clauses

Click here to read up more.
Another link: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses
Hope this clarifies when we use commas and when we don't in synthesis questions.