Click on the links below to access lists of proverbs:
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3: More Common Proverbs
Link 4: A-Z Proverbs
Link 5: Meanings explained
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Idiom or Proverb?
According to Cambridge Dictionary:
Idiom
a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word understood on its own
Proverb
a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice
Idiom
a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word understood on its own
Proverb
a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Description of People
Dear class,
You are to write a description of a person in your group.
Use your brainstorming sheet to help you.
It must include the following:
1. Eyes, eyebrows and/or eye lashes
2. Nose
3. Mouth, lips and/or teeth
4. Face shape
5. Hair
6. Complexion
7. Others e.g. cheeks, facial marks like scars, moles
8. Neck
9. Shoulders, limbs (hands/feet/fingers etc), body
10. Any other physical attributes you may wish to add
*11. Add in character traits wherever possible. This will help you to make your paragraph interesting and rich. Click here for help.
Click the link here to upload your file.
Only upload the finalised copy.
You should also save a copy in your workspace as a back-up.
How to name your file:
1. Click 'save as'.
2. Filename should be '(Grpname)'.
3. Check the 4shared site that your file is reflected on the page.
You are to write a description of a person in your group.
Use your brainstorming sheet to help you.
It must include the following:
1. Eyes, eyebrows and/or eye lashes
2. Nose
3. Mouth, lips and/or teeth
4. Face shape
5. Hair
6. Complexion
7. Others e.g. cheeks, facial marks like scars, moles
8. Neck
9. Shoulders, limbs (hands/feet/fingers etc), body
10. Any other physical attributes you may wish to add
*11. Add in character traits wherever possible. This will help you to make your paragraph interesting and rich. Click here for help.
Click the link here to upload your file.
Only upload the finalised copy.
You should also save a copy in your workspace as a back-up.
How to name your file:
1. Click 'save as'.
2. Filename should be '(Grpname)'.
3. Check the 4shared site that your file is reflected on the page.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Unit 1 Descriptive Language
Dear class,
Click on the links below to access some sample websites with useful vocabulary lists:
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Onomatopoeia
4. Personification
I'm sure you can look for more. Share with the class what you have found!
Click on the links below to access some sample websites with useful vocabulary lists:
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Onomatopoeia
4. Personification
I'm sure you can look for more. Share with the class what you have found!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Unit 1 Grammar: 'to' +infinitive
Dear class,
This is another link to some notes about this grammatical item.
Do read through to gain a better understanding of it in your own free time.
Something interesting:
Listen to this song by the Corrs and see if you can spot any 'to' + infinitive.
Check your answers with the lyrics!
Love,
Miss Yu
This is another link to some notes about this grammatical item.
Do read through to gain a better understanding of it in your own free time.
Something interesting:
Listen to this song by the Corrs and see if you can spot any 'to' + infinitive.
Check your answers with the lyrics!
Love,
Miss Yu
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Back to school!
How has school been for you today?
Share your thoughts about your first day of school in the 'Comments'link.
I will love to hear from you!
Cheers,
Miss Yu
Monday, November 17, 2008
Reporting time on 20th Nov 2008
Dear class,
PSLE results will be released at 12pm sharp on 20th Nov (Thur). You can report at the hall at 11.30am.
See you!
Cheers,
Miss Yu
PSLE results will be released at 12pm sharp on 20th Nov (Thur). You can report at the hall at 11.30am.
See you!
Cheers,
Miss Yu
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