6Courage: Online Journal (Term 2 Week 3)

Topic: Cyber-bullying

Read the video/articles below to get a clearer perspective:
1) Video on Cyberbullying (Video done by Rulang Primary)
2)Singapore Ranked No. 2 in the world for cyber-bullying
3)Anti-cyberbullying Website

What are your thoughts on Singapore being No. 2 and on cyber-bullying?
Share your thoughts and views in the 'Comments' below.

Due date: 11.59am, 17 April (Fri)

6Filial Piety's Online Journal Topic

We have heard of ugly Singaporean behaviours, such as being 'kiasu'. However, something of a different nature came up late last year.

Some Singaporeans, during lunch time, have innovatively used packets of tissue paper to book seats in a hawker centre.
Read the article here to find out what happened.


Topic: Do you think that it is rude to use tissue packs to reserve seats?

Click on the Comments link to express your ideas.

The deadline for this journal entry is 11 April (Saturday) at 11.59pm.

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).

6D: Journal Topic for Term 3 Week 4

Dear class,

There has been much debate about the issue of organ trading - whether it is 'right' to sell your organs. Recently, someone has been charged for doing so.
What is your response to this issue? Read up more about it before formulating your thoughts and make your stand.

Articles:
1) Man charged in kidney-trading case
2)Doctor's stand
3)Minister's view
4)Minister's view 2

Journal Topic for 6G

Debate topic:

Is it necessary for pupils to bring handphones to school?

Reflect and make a stand. Reason and argue your way to express what you think.

Updated as of 9th July
>> I wish to remind all to take note of the language you are writing in as your posts are read by an audience. You are responsible to use appropriate language when posting your comments.

Journal Topic for 6D

Term 3 Week 2
Debate motion:

Are boys better at sports than girls?

Reflect and make a stand. Reason and argue your way to express what you think.

Updated as of 9th July
>> I wish to remind all to take note of the language you are writing in as your posts are read by an audience. You are responsible to use appropriate language when posting your comments.

Save our Planet!

Dear class,

Here are some helpful links to assist you in reflecting the journal topic on environment.
I want to hear your thoughts and feelings about what is happening to our planet. Go ahead and research if you wish to know more. Perhaps you can leave other useful links in the Comments.

Websites:
The Global Warming Survival Guide
Global Warming: Early warning signs
Effects of Climate Change: Interactive

Video Clips:
Global Warming
Changing a Light Bulb can save the environment?

Just some things to start you thinking. Looking forward to reading your reflections!