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