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Term 2 Week 9 Journal Writing

'Week 9 Journal Writing : Influenza A H1N1



Hi Everyone,

We now have two cases of the Influenza A H1N1 in Malaysia. Will there be a case in Singapore? How much do you understand about this virus? For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic. To help you, I will list some questions below:

1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
2. How does it spread?
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
4. How do countries try to prevent the spread of this disease?
5. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1 N1? Why?
6. What other preventive measures are being taken to combat the spread of this disease in Singapore?
7. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?


Take care!!
Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Journal Writing

Hi 6-8ers,

There will be no journal writing for these 2 weeks. Concentrate on your revision for the coming examinations.

Remember to take good care of yourself. Bring your thermometer to school everyday if yours is not with me. Don't forget to bring along a pack of tissue paper. We are now taking temperature EVERYDAY until further notice given by MOE and MOH.

Mrs Tok

Food chains song

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

As requested, I've posted the video clip here. Enjoy.



Cheers, Mrs Tok

Term 2 Week 6 Journal Writing

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

The Singapore Kindness Movement has designated April as the month of kindness. Well, we are coming to the end of April. What acts of kindness have you done? For this week, I would like you to reflect on 'kindness'. To get some ideas, you might want to visit the website of the Singapore Kindness Movement at :

http://kindness.sg/

Here are some questions to help you get your journal writing going:

1. What do you mean by 'kindness'?

2. Is it important for people to be kind? Why?

3. How can people show their kindness?

4. Could you describe an act of kindness which you have done?

5. How did you feel after doing that act of kindness?

6. What other act/s of kindness would you like to do either in school, at home or in the community?

7. How can you yourself promote the message of kindness to your friends?

I am looking forward to reading your reflection.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Term 2 Week 5 Journal Writing

Hi people,
Do you know that 22nd April is Earth Day? So what is Earth Day? If you want to know more, go to this link http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/environmental/earthday/index.cfm
and http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/ Read as much as you can about what people in other parts of the world do on that day. Then reflect on what Earth Day means to you.

Here are some questions to guide you:

1. Is Earth Day important to you? Why?
2. What do you understand by the phrase "save the Earth"?
3. Why do you think it is important to recycle, reuse and reduce?
4. What can you do to save the Earth?
5. Can you suggest an activity which you and your family will do for "Earth Day?"


Cheers,
Mrs Tok

P.S. You have until this Friday to comment on this post. Sorry for not having this posted earlier.

Term 2 Week 3 Journal Writing

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

Last week, Mrs Nam spoke about the loss of things during CCA in the school. She invited the CCA leaders to come up with suggestions to solve the problem. For this week, I would like everyone to think of ways of improving our school. This could be the improvement in physical facilities such as the field, toilets, classroom, canteen, library, art room, computer lab and other facilities or the people who provide services to you such as the office personnel, teachers, book shop lady, school bus drivers and even the cleaners. In short, you can think of any aspects of the school that needs to improve so that the lives of pupils will be better.

To help you, I have listed some questions below:
1. Which aspect/s of the school do you like very much? Why?
2. Which aspect/s of the school do you think you dislike? Why?
3. What do you think can be done to improve it/them?
4. What other areas of the school should be improved?
5. How can pupils help in the improvement of the school?

These questions are just a guide to help you start writing. You are free to to give your own opinions and suggestions.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Term 2 Week 2 Journal Writing

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

We have to eat in order to have the energy to perform our daily tasks and to enjoy the many beautiful things in this world. However, do we really know what to eat so that we can be healthy? Many diseases are associated with unhealthy eating. Hence, it is important to know what to eat so that we will not be victims of such diseases.

For this week's journal writing, I would like you to discuss and reflect on healthy eating. To help you, I have listed some questions below:
1. What do you have to eat in order to be healthy?
2. What are some of the unhealthy food adults and children like to eat?
3. Why is important to eat healthily?
4. What are some of the diseases associated with eating unhealthy food?
5. What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
6. Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? Why?
7. Do you support the school's campaign in encouraging pupils to eat more fruits and vegetables? Why?
8. What activities can you suggest to encourage children to eat more vegetables and fruits?

Start journalling right away and help your group to earn points.

:-)
Mrs Tok

By the way, remember to let me know in the shoutbox that you have finished your journal. Please say "I have finishED writing my journal." Note the present perfect tense used.

Term 2 Week 1 Journal Writing

Hi Everyone!

For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on a coming global event : Earth Hour.
This year, Singapore is participating in this global effort. To learn more about this event, you can visit these websites:
Earth Hour Official Site ~ http://www.earthhour.org/
Singapore ~ http://www.earthhour.sg/60/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkq7Zady4IQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA-2Mg181k

To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. What is Earth Hour?
2. When is it held this year?
3. Why do you think people are organising this event?
4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?
5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?
6. What are the other problems the Earth is facing?
7. Could you propose some solutions to ONE of the problems which you have highlighted?

Start journaling and earn points for your new group. The same rules apply.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Science Videos on ENERGY

1. Kinetic energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhX01toLjZs
2. Potential energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn470XtSYK0

Week 8 Journal Writing

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

Every morning, we have silent reading. Pupils read a variety of books and magazines. Reading is a habit. The more you read, the more you want to read. In this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the importance of reading and its influence on you. As usual, I will list some questions below to help you with the journal writing.
1. Why do you think the school gets the pupils to read every morning?
2. Do you like it? Why?
3. Do you like reading? Why?
4. What kinds of books do you like to read?
5. Do you think reading will help you with your school work? Why?
6. How can the school encourage pupils to read?
7. Could you recommend a book you really like to read? Write the author and tell us why you like to read his/her book?

I hope you will start your reflection soon. At the same time, you are also earning points for your group. Green group, do something to help yourselves.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Maths Websites

Visit the following websites to revise your maths.

1. http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/practice/ep_6.html
2. http://www.aaamath.com/fra66o-divfract.html

Week 7 Journal Writing

Hi 6-8ers,

Many pupils are involved in lessons outside school. They include tuition, music, art, ballet, swimming, Sinda classes, religious lessons and so on. There are just too many activities for me to list them. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on your involvement in all the activities outside school.

To help you with your writing, I have listed some questions below:
1. What are the activities you are involved in outside school from Sunday to Saturday?
2. How many days do you spend on these activities?
3. How many hours do you spend in each of these activities?
4. Why are you involved in these activities?
5. Do you think these activities are necessary for you? If 'Yes', how have these activities help you? If 'No', why are you taking part in these activities?
6. Do you think these activities affect your school work/studies? If so, how?
7. Do you feel stressed with all these activities? Explain.
8. In your opinion, do you think pupils should be involved in outside school activities? Why?

Hope to read your reflection soon.

Term 1 Week 6 Journal Writing

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

Following last week's topic on 'target setting, we will reflect on passion for learning this week. Since this is the value for the month of February, I hope this journal writing will enable you to give this value some thought. To assist you in writing your reflection, I have listed some questions for you to ponder:

1. What do you understand by 'passion for learning' ?
2. Why do you think it is necessary for people to have a passion for learning?
3. Do you know of any family members, famous people, relatives or friends with a passion for learning?
4. How do they show their passion for learning?
5. Do you think you have a passion for learning now? If 'Yes', why? If 'No', why?
6. What can you do to develop your passion for learning?

Hope you will start writing soon.

Remember the early birds who complete their journal writing before next Monday will earn two points each.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Science video

Hi SiX-EiGhTeRs,

The following is the link to the science video on the difference between heat and temperature that I showed you this morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU-sPzshVnM

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Figurative Language

Hi Six-eighters,

Do you need help in completing your tasks in Compositin Skills (2)?You may refer to the websites on the left for assistance. Of course you are free to go to other websites.

Do update me on those which you think are good.

Hope to see you writing wonderful compositions soon.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Term 1 Week 5 Journal Writing

Hi Six-eighters,

We have set our targets for the various subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue. For this week, I would like you to reflect on this exercise. As usual, I will list some questions to help you with the reflection.

1. What is the purpose of setting targets for the various subjects?
2. Do you think this is useful? If 'Yes', why? If not, why?
3. How did you go about setting the targets for yourself?
4. What are you doing to help you achieve your target? Do you have a plan? If so, what is it?
5. How are your parents helping you achieve your targets?
6. What will you do to motivate yourself towards achieving the targets?
7. What do you think your teacher/the school can help you achieve the targets?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Cheers,
Mrs Tok

Annual Temperature Taking Exercise

Dear Six-eighters,

Don't forget to bring your thermometers to school if you haven't done so. The abovementioned activity will take place this Thursday.

Mrs Tok

Term 1 Week 4 Journal Writing

Hi Everyone,

We are now celebrating Chinese New Year. This is one of the many festivals celebrated by the Chinese. The Malays, Indians and other races also celebrate their own festivals.

For this week, I would like you to reflect on the meaning of these festivals and how we can preserve racial harmony in Singapore.To help you with your reflection, I have listed some questions/pointers below:

1. Tell us about the festival you celebrate.
2. Why do you celebrate this festival?
3. How do you celebrate the festival?
4. Do you know what are the festivals celebrated by the other races? If so, could you name a few? Also tell us who celebrate them and why they celebrate them.
5. Do you think the celebration of the various festivals help in strengthening racial harmony among the various race in Singapore? If so, how?
6. In your opinion, how can we develop stronger bonds among the various races in Singapore?

Looking forward to reading your reflection soon.

Total Defence Blogging Competition

Blogging Topic for the week:

What will you defend?What aspects of Singapore would you defend? e.g. multi-cultural society, our mother tongues, racial harmony, my friends, my family, my school, National anthem, the Singapore flag, trees and greenery, clean air, Merlion, Singapore cuisine etc (Nothing is too small to defend).

Why do you think we should defend it/ them?

How would you defend it/ them?


•Sample can be found on Mr Yazid's blog:
http://stellarchildren.blogspot.com/
•Be creative. The blog could include photos, video clips, poems, drawings, raps, etc
•Do visit the website http://www.whatwilludefend.sg/
(You may also wish to take part in the video contest in this website).

Deadline for blog entries: Friday, 6th February 2009

Start working on this right away!

Mrs Tok

Term 1 Week 2 Journal Writing

Hi Everyone,

Mr Tan mentioned the school's vision, mission and values on the first day of school. In this week's reflection, I would like you to show me whether you remember the school's vision, mission and values and to give your views about them.
To help with your reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. What are the school's vision, mission and values?
2. What do you think of the school's vision, mission and values?
3. Do you believe in the school values? If 'yes' or 'no', why?
4. Do students think of the school values when engaging in activities in school or outside? If so, how?
5. How can you, as students, live up to the school values?
6. What activities do you think the teachers can organise in class and in school to help students learn the values?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Mrs Tok