4A,
We have completed Ruby's Sunflower. I had introduced another story....The Crow & the Sunflower.
In your opinion, how are the stories similar or different?
What about the characters?
Ruby, Saul in Ruby's Sunflower & Crawford & Cynthia the Crows.
Did all the characters do the right thing?
What moral values have you learnt from the 2 stories....
Post your thoughts over the weekend....
Friday, January 28, 2011
Composition 1
Dear 4A,
Your first Compo has been returned to you.
Our highest scorer is Mabel. Congratulations! You scored 17/20.
There were a handful of you who scored 16/20.
Those who fall into the 11-12 band need to improve on the usage of words.
Those who have scored between 13-14, can improve on the Content.
I hope I see better pieces of writing for the second composition!
Your first Compo has been returned to you.
Our highest scorer is Mabel. Congratulations! You scored 17/20.
There were a handful of you who scored 16/20.
Those who fall into the 11-12 band need to improve on the usage of words.
Those who have scored between 13-14, can improve on the Content.
I hope I see better pieces of writing for the second composition!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunflower Seeds and Crows by Margo Fallis
Crawford, the crow, lived in a garden filled with giant yellow sunflowers with black centers. Some of the leaves were bigger than he was, which was good when it was very hot outside and he needed to find shade. Everywhere he looked in the garden, he saw bright yellow petals. The center of each of the sunflowers was filled with seeds.
Crawford tended to every flower, keeping them watered, weeded and free of bugs. At harvest time he picked each seed, examined them for perfection and then put them into a burlap sack to save for winter. He had a special place in his garden where he kept the burlap sacks. They were stacked on top of each other, reaching almost as high as the giant sunflowers. The imperfect seeds were put aside and eaten everyday for snacks.
Crawford lived happily in his garden. Some days he stood in the dirt, looking at the colors surrounding him. There were yellow petals, as bright as the sunshine, green leaves and stems and brown dirt under his feet. He also loved the blue color of the sky, the whites and grays of the clouds and he even loved the glossy black of his own feathers.
One day, as Crawford was weeding with his hoe, another crow flew down from the sky above and landed on top of the biggest of all his sunflowers. To his horror, it began to peck at the seeds in the center. "Caw! Caw!" Crawford cried out, dropping the hoe and running over to the flower. "My precious seeds! Leave them alone! Caw! Caw!"
The crow looked down at a frantic Crawford. It flew down to the ground next to him. "I’m sorry," she told him. "I didn’t know it was your garden," she apologized.
"Caw! Caw!" Crawford squawked again, trying to calm down. "It is my garden! I’d appreciate it if you left right now!"
"I’m Cynthia. I flew many miles and I’m tired and hungry. May I please rest here for just a little while? I’ll leave soon, I promise," she pleaded.
"No! You must go right now. I can’t risk my precious sunflowers being ruined, even on accident!" Crawford demanded, very worried about his garden.
Cynthia hung her head low. "I’ll leave then," she said, sadly. She walked away, leaving Crawford standing among his garden of sunflowers. She turned and looked back at him, sighed and then walked over to a nearby patch of dandelions. They were soft and fluffy and made her feel better just by touching them. She smiled, happy to have a place to rest. She lay down on the soft petals and fell asleep.
Crawford stood, watching Cynthia walk away and then went back to watering, hoeing and weeding. He had a hard time concentrating on his work. He kept picturing how sad she had looked. "Maybe I was a little bit mean to her," he said. He put his hoe and water can down and went looking for her. He found her sound asleep in the bed or dandelions. Crawford let her sleep and walked around to think. He came upon a patch of green striped watermelon, growing among thick and tangled vines and leaves. He thought they looked ready to eat, so he searched for a rock or stick to break one of them open. He picked up a big, speckled rock with his wing, walked over to the watermelon and began hitting it. It took only a few strikes before it burst open, exposing the juicy, reddish-pink flesh, full of little black seeds.
"What have we here?" he asked. "My, oh my. What a delicious looking melon." He took a deep breath. "Ahhhhhh. It smells even better than it looks." With his wing he scooped out a big chunk.
"Excuse me! What are you doing? This isn’t your watermelon patch too, is it?" Cynthia asked, surprising Crawford.
He turned and looked at her. She seemed to be very angry. Crawford dropped the chunk of watermelon on the ground. "I came looking for you. I found you asleep in the dandelions. I saw these watermelon over here and no, they aren’t mine." He continued, "Would you care to join me?" He scooped another chunk of the juicy melon out and handed it to her. "Here you go," he said.
The starving Cynthia gobbled it up, letting the juice drip all over her black feathers. Crawford joined her and the two of them ate the whole melon, right down to the rind. All that was left, besides the rind, was a pile of slippery black seeds. Both crows rubbed their fat little tummies and then sat down on one of the thick vines. "I think I need a nap now," suggested Crawford. He stood up, stretched his wings and yawned. His big yellow beak opened wide.
"Me too," giggled Cynthia.
Crawford said, "Cynthia, why don’t you come with me to my garden to stay. You can help me weed and tend to my beautiful sunflowers. We could do things like this every day."
Cynthia smiled and answered, "Thank you, Crawford. I’d like that."
The two of them flew back to Crawford’s garden, found some soft dirt under one of the giant sunflower leaves and took a short nap. As they slept, a gentle breeze blew the erupting dandelions, scattering their little white feathery helicopters through the air. Some landed on the pile of sticky watermelon seeds that Cynthia and Crawford had eaten earlier. Others floated across the deep blue sky, heading towards the horizon. The sun looked down on the two napping crows and began to follow the floating dandelion seeds into nighttime.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Funfacts About Sunflowers
Facts About Sunflower Plants for Kids
Sunflowers grow tall and have huge flowerheads.Bright and colorful, tall and unusual, sunflowers are fun and easy plants for kids to grow. All they require is a plot of well-drained soil, lots of water and full sunlight. The scientific name of a sunflower is Helianthus, deriving from "helius," which means sun, and "anthus," which means flower.
Sunflowers Grow Tall Fast
Sunflowers are one of the fastest growing plants and they grow tall. Once a seed is planted, an average sunflower plant can emerge and reach a height of up to 8 1/2 feet within six months. The tallest sunflower on record reached a height of 25 feet and 5.4 inches and is listed in the 2004 Guinness Book of World Records.
Sunflowers Follow the Sun
Sunflower leaves are phototropic, which means they follow the sun's rays throughout the day. This allows the sunflower plant to increase the amount of light it takes in, helping the process of photosynthesis, which is how plants convert the energy from sunlight into sugar to help them to grow. The movement of the sunflower plant is easily observable over the course of the day.
Sunflowers Have Large Flower Heads
The largest sunflower head on record grew to a diameter of 32 inches. The average sunflower produces a flowerhead that is 8 to 12 inches across, which is approximately the size of an adult human face. The flowerheads are often so large, they require a support to prevent the plant from breaking under the weight.
Sunflower Heads Are Made of Lots of Flowers
Sunflower plant flowerheads are not just one flower as the name suggests. They are actually comprised of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together at a common receptacle (the part of the plant on the flower stalk where flowers attach).
Sunflowers grow tall and have huge flowerheads.Bright and colorful, tall and unusual, sunflowers are fun and easy plants for kids to grow. All they require is a plot of well-drained soil, lots of water and full sunlight. The scientific name of a sunflower is Helianthus, deriving from "helius," which means sun, and "anthus," which means flower.
Sunflowers Grow Tall Fast
Sunflowers are one of the fastest growing plants and they grow tall. Once a seed is planted, an average sunflower plant can emerge and reach a height of up to 8 1/2 feet within six months. The tallest sunflower on record reached a height of 25 feet and 5.4 inches and is listed in the 2004 Guinness Book of World Records.
Sunflowers Follow the Sun
Sunflower leaves are phototropic, which means they follow the sun's rays throughout the day. This allows the sunflower plant to increase the amount of light it takes in, helping the process of photosynthesis, which is how plants convert the energy from sunlight into sugar to help them to grow. The movement of the sunflower plant is easily observable over the course of the day.
Sunflowers Have Large Flower Heads
The largest sunflower head on record grew to a diameter of 32 inches. The average sunflower produces a flowerhead that is 8 to 12 inches across, which is approximately the size of an adult human face. The flowerheads are often so large, they require a support to prevent the plant from breaking under the weight.
Sunflower Heads Are Made of Lots of Flowers
Sunflower plant flowerheads are not just one flower as the name suggests. They are actually comprised of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together at a common receptacle (the part of the plant on the flower stalk where flowers attach).
Ruby's Sunflower
Hi 4A,
Yap the preview of our next book is here.....
Here are some websites on Sunflowers
http://www.sunflowers.com/
Growing Giant Sunflowers
http://www.artknapp.com/giantsflwr.htm
Gardening with Children – Sunflowers
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1465/sunflowers.html
Yap the preview of our next book is here.....
Here are some websites on Sunflowers
http://www.sunflowers.com/
Growing Giant Sunflowers
http://www.artknapp.com/giantsflwr.htm
Gardening with Children – Sunflowers
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1465/sunflowers.html
This Sunflower is for your EFFORT from me...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Grammar - Revision on Conjunctions
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that joins two or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Think of them as glue words. They glue or join words, phrases, or clauses together.
Click here to see a list on other Conjunctions
Coordinatiing Conjunction Quiz
Subordinationg Conjunction Quiz
Correlative Conjunction Quiz
A conjunction is a word that joins two or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Think of them as glue words. They glue or join words, phrases, or clauses together.
Click here to see a list on other Conjunctions
Coordinatiing Conjunction Quiz
Subordinationg Conjunction Quiz
Correlative Conjunction Quiz
SS today... - About William Farquar...
Dear 4A,
Hope you enjoyed the 2 videos presented in our blog.
DO remind to design the poster in your SS Workbook...pg 13....
Remember what Raffles wanted him to do....ATTRACT more traders....
Hope you enjoyed the 2 videos presented in our blog.
DO remind to design the poster in your SS Workbook...pg 13....
Remember what Raffles wanted him to do....ATTRACT more traders....
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Idioms for You
Today's lesson is on idioms...
Here are some good examples....you can also use them in your writing....
Blessing in disguise
Meaning: Something good which isn't recognized in the first instant.
Example: Getting out of the place was a blessing in disguise for me.
A leopard can't change his spots
Meaning: You can't change who you are.
Example: It's true a leopard can't change his spots, but he sure can change his strategy.
A piece of cake
Meaning: An easy thing to do.
Example: Getting a scholarship was a piece of cake for Frieda.
Against the clock
Meaning: A hectic dash or running against time.
Example: Finishing the paper was a race against the clock.
Cry wolf
Meaning: To intentionally give a false alarm.
Example: "Stop crying wolf, or else no one will come to your help in case of need."
Face the music
Meaning - To accept the truth.
Egg on your face
Meaning - To be embarrassed.
Crocodile tears
Meaning - Phony tears, usually shed to manipulate or exploit.
Here are some Animal Idioms
Animated Idiom Quiz
Here are some good examples....you can also use them in your writing....
Blessing in disguise
Meaning: Something good which isn't recognized in the first instant.
Example: Getting out of the place was a blessing in disguise for me.
A leopard can't change his spots
Meaning: You can't change who you are.
Example: It's true a leopard can't change his spots, but he sure can change his strategy.
A piece of cake
Meaning: An easy thing to do.
Example: Getting a scholarship was a piece of cake for Frieda.
Against the clock
Meaning: A hectic dash or running against time.
Example: Finishing the paper was a race against the clock.
Cry wolf
Meaning: To intentionally give a false alarm.
Example: "Stop crying wolf, or else no one will come to your help in case of need."
Face the music
Meaning - To accept the truth.
Egg on your face
Meaning - To be embarrassed.
Crocodile tears
Meaning - Phony tears, usually shed to manipulate or exploit.
Here are some Animal Idioms
Animated Idiom Quiz
Vocabulary Learnt in Canoe Diary
Dear 4A,
We have learnt a lot of words from Canoe Diary.
I hope the videos uploaded also gives you more clearer understanding of the text.
My main aim is for you to be able to visualise the happenings in this non-fiction personal recount.
SO read up and widen your knowledge.
P.S > I know the videos will lead you to other videos....and i know many of you are CURIOUS....you may end up watching too many....HAVE A FOCUS k....
I''l now leave you with a question.....Have you or are you keeping a diary of any trip or excursion?
Share the experience with us!
Post your response today.....
We have learnt a lot of words from Canoe Diary.
I hope the videos uploaded also gives you more clearer understanding of the text.
My main aim is for you to be able to visualise the happenings in this non-fiction personal recount.
SO read up and widen your knowledge.
P.S > I know the videos will lead you to other videos....and i know many of you are CURIOUS....you may end up watching too many....HAVE A FOCUS k....
I''l now leave you with a question.....Have you or are you keeping a diary of any trip or excursion?
Share the experience with us!
Post your response today.....
Animals in Canoe Diary....
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Next P4 Stellar Book - Canoe Diary
Hey kids,We will start our new book - Canoe Diary....What do you think this book is about?
Friday, January 14, 2011
Phrasal Verb Challenge
Hey kids,
Today's lesson - Phrasal Verbs - Look into your Grammar Book (pg 83 - 88) for the basic examples as well...
What are phrasal verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition or adverb which creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Link for Phrasal Verb Dictionary
Wow...there are really a lot of these words don't you think?
Now test your Knowledge power on PHRASAL VERBS - Click here if you dare.....
Today's lesson - Phrasal Verbs - Look into your Grammar Book (pg 83 - 88) for the basic examples as well...
What are phrasal verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition or adverb which creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Link for Phrasal Verb Dictionary
Wow...there are really a lot of these words don't you think?
Now test your Knowledge power on PHRASAL VERBS - Click here if you dare.....
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Class Brain Storming Lesson for Term 1 - Compo 1
Dear 4A,
We had discussed about the various ways to begin or end this composition.
I would like you to make use of 1 strategy.
Do include words and phrases from the list as well.
Underline them in your compo....tick the words you have used in the list to avoid reusing them too much.
Starting the story with the ENDING
Tim snuggled up to my feet. He wanted to rest. I continued to stroke his fur. Yes, he needed a good rest. Tim, my pet dog and I had a really long and challenging day!
Starting the story with a FLASHBACK
Everyone left the pet cemetery. I shed my last tear for Tim. I knelt down and placed a carnation on his grave. Here lies my loyal friend, my pet dog, Tim. I stood there staring at the grave as I recalled that fateful day.
Starting the story with a DIALOUGE
“Here boy…”, I whistled to Tim. My faithful companion raced swiftly to me, wagging his curly tail in obedience. “Mum, I am taking Tim for a walk in the park”, I called out to my mother as I put the leash on my pet dog.
We had discussed about the various ways to begin or end this composition.
I would like you to make use of 1 strategy.
Do include words and phrases from the list as well.
Underline them in your compo....tick the words you have used in the list to avoid reusing them too much.
Starting the story with the ENDING
Tim snuggled up to my feet. He wanted to rest. I continued to stroke his fur. Yes, he needed a good rest. Tim, my pet dog and I had a really long and challenging day!
Starting the story with a FLASHBACK
Everyone left the pet cemetery. I shed my last tear for Tim. I knelt down and placed a carnation on his grave. Here lies my loyal friend, my pet dog, Tim. I stood there staring at the grave as I recalled that fateful day.
Starting the story with a DIALOUGE
“Here boy…”, I whistled to Tim. My faithful companion raced swiftly to me, wagging his curly tail in obedience. “Mum, I am taking Tim for a walk in the park”, I called out to my mother as I put the leash on my pet dog.
Composition - Extention
Innovative Ways to Begin a Composition
1. Dialogues
Example : “Oh dear!” moaned my mother. ‘Didn’t I tell all of you to leave early? Now we are caught in a traffic jam".
Sample 1: “…..and they lived happily ever after”, read out Jane. “That was a happy ending indeed,” she thought to herself as she closed her book. “Hmm, what a nice fragrant aroma. It must be Mum’s cooking,”. ( then continue with your story)
Sample 2 : “RINGGG!!!”, wailed Jane’s alarm clock. She slowly opened her eyes. Yes, it was her favourite day of the week. Sunday, the day she gets her favourite meal for breakfast. ( then continue with your story)
Sample 3 : “What? My meal is not ready? Why Mum, I’m starving”, bellowed Jane as she realised her Mum has not finished preparing her favourite desert for tea.
2. Flashback
Example : I could still remember the time that I was locked up in that deserted house. It is still fresh inmy memory.
Sample 1 : Jane lay on the bed in the hospital. She stared at the horrible scar on her arm. She recalled what had happened on that unfortunate day.
Sample 2 : Jane gasped when she read thearticle in the newspaper. “Girl scalds arm because of hot soup”. This has happened to herbefore. Jane started to recall what hadhappened on that miserable day.
3. Begin with the Ending
Example : I think I was the winner of the contest, butif I was, I do not think that it was worth it. Why? Let me tell you…..(then you can begin your story)
Sample 1: Tears welled up in Jane’s eyes. The pain was unbearable. Nevertheless, she knew that this accident could have been prevented if she had not reacted foolishly. Why did she dothis? ( then continue with your story)
Sample 2: Jane promised herself that she wouldnot do such a rash act in future. She had learnt a valuable yet painful lesson. This accident hasmade her become wiser.
1. Dialogues
Example : “Oh dear!” moaned my mother. ‘Didn’t I tell all of you to leave early? Now we are caught in a traffic jam".
Sample 1: “…..and they lived happily ever after”, read out Jane. “That was a happy ending indeed,” she thought to herself as she closed her book. “Hmm, what a nice fragrant aroma. It must be Mum’s cooking,”. ( then continue with your story)
Sample 2 : “RINGGG!!!”, wailed Jane’s alarm clock. She slowly opened her eyes. Yes, it was her favourite day of the week. Sunday, the day she gets her favourite meal for breakfast. ( then continue with your story)
Sample 3 : “What? My meal is not ready? Why Mum, I’m starving”, bellowed Jane as she realised her Mum has not finished preparing her favourite desert for tea.
2. Flashback
Example : I could still remember the time that I was locked up in that deserted house. It is still fresh inmy memory.
Sample 1 : Jane lay on the bed in the hospital. She stared at the horrible scar on her arm. She recalled what had happened on that unfortunate day.
Sample 2 : Jane gasped when she read thearticle in the newspaper. “Girl scalds arm because of hot soup”. This has happened to herbefore. Jane started to recall what hadhappened on that miserable day.
3. Begin with the Ending
Example : I think I was the winner of the contest, butif I was, I do not think that it was worth it. Why? Let me tell you…..(then you can begin your story)
Sample 1: Tears welled up in Jane’s eyes. The pain was unbearable. Nevertheless, she knew that this accident could have been prevented if she had not reacted foolishly. Why did she dothis? ( then continue with your story)
Sample 2: Jane promised herself that she wouldnot do such a rash act in future. She had learnt a valuable yet painful lesson. This accident hasmade her become wiser.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Journal Writing......
4A it is time to pen your thoughts ....Hmmm
What shall we discuss about?
Let's share our thoughts about today's SS lesson.
What do you think you would have done for Singapore, if you were Sang Nila Utama or Raffles?
Think it through before you type in your comments...
What shall we discuss about?
Let's share our thoughts about today's SS lesson.
What do you think you would have done for Singapore, if you were Sang Nila Utama or Raffles?
Think it through before you type in your comments...
Conditional 'if'
Hey pupils,
Thank you for completing the assignment on this language item.
Here is a link to explain the uses of the Conditional 'if'.
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Thank you for completing the assignment on this language item.
Here is a link to explain the uses of the Conditional 'if'.
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Modals in Focus
Hi all,
Here are some modals which is in the syllabus ....
The usages for the following are...
Here are some modals which is in the syllabus ....
The usages for the following are...
- must, have to, should - Used for obligation (meaning it is necessary)
- would, could, may - Used for polite requests
- must - Is also used to convey necessity - there is no other choice
There are some other modals as well....go online and widen your knowledge...
Learn & Try the quizMonday, January 10, 2011
Adjective Song - To add on to what we learned today
Here's an adjective song for you...based on our EL lesson today..
Adjective Song Lyrics - Click here to listen to the song...
An adjective, describes a person, place, or thing
It tells about a noun
It’s the part of speech
That modifies a noun to make it unique
An adjective is used before or after a noun
To give us more information
They describe what we can
See, hear, taste, touch, and smell
Adjectives use all five senses
Adjectives describe nouns we put in sentences
Here is an online game for you to identify the adjectives before or after the noun!
Adjective Song Lyrics - Click here to listen to the song...
An adjective, describes a person, place, or thing
It tells about a noun
It’s the part of speech
That modifies a noun to make it unique
An adjective is used before or after a noun
To give us more information
They describe what we can
See, hear, taste, touch, and smell
Adjectives use all five senses
Adjectives describe nouns we put in sentences
Here is an online game for you to identify the adjectives before or after the noun!
Metaphors
Here is another intersting feature of the flowery language.....
What is a Metaphor?
It is the comparison of two unlike things. They are used to help us understand the unknown. When you comparing two things, using a simile, you use comparing words such as, "like" or "as", to show the direct comparison, which is not the case with a metaphor.
Why should we use it?
With the use of a metaphor, the image in the reader’s head becomes stronger, as you say that the person, place, animal or thing is something else and not just like another thing. Hence, metaphors are said to give stronger images than similes. They do not mean, exactly, the way the words are said.
Examples!
He has a heart of stone.
She has a heart of a lion.
Her soft voice was music to Andy’s ears.
His silken lies went unheard in the court of law.
Things are going smoothly between the both of them.
Her bubbly personality cheered him up.
When she saw him in front of her, she froze with fear.
The news inflamed her temper and she decided to question her friend.
After the experience, he learnt a painful lesson in life.
When you're feeling blue call out to me.
You light up my life with your presence.
Only shades of gray make up life according to her.
Her deep dark secret was revealed to everyone.
To give her a surprise visit is a brilliant idea!
He faded off to sleep, while I was still talking to him.
I fail to see your logic about these things.
My memory is a little cloudy about that incident.
Plans are still a little hazy about the new business plan.
I do not like him because he is a shady character.
I have been waiting for the sweet smell of success to reach me.
The stench of failure should not depress you.
Her home was a prison, I wonder, how does she live there.
Crocodiles' teeth are white daggers, so be careful.
She could not digest the news when she heard it.
Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through.
Do share what you have learnt with your friends....post them here ......quick.....
What is a Metaphor?
It is the comparison of two unlike things. They are used to help us understand the unknown. When you comparing two things, using a simile, you use comparing words such as, "like" or "as", to show the direct comparison, which is not the case with a metaphor.
Why should we use it?
With the use of a metaphor, the image in the reader’s head becomes stronger, as you say that the person, place, animal or thing is something else and not just like another thing. Hence, metaphors are said to give stronger images than similes. They do not mean, exactly, the way the words are said.
Examples!
He has a heart of stone.
She has a heart of a lion.
Her soft voice was music to Andy’s ears.
His silken lies went unheard in the court of law.
Things are going smoothly between the both of them.
Her bubbly personality cheered him up.
When she saw him in front of her, she froze with fear.
The news inflamed her temper and she decided to question her friend.
After the experience, he learnt a painful lesson in life.
When you're feeling blue call out to me.
You light up my life with your presence.
Only shades of gray make up life according to her.
Her deep dark secret was revealed to everyone.
To give her a surprise visit is a brilliant idea!
He faded off to sleep, while I was still talking to him.
I fail to see your logic about these things.
My memory is a little cloudy about that incident.
Plans are still a little hazy about the new business plan.
I do not like him because he is a shady character.
I have been waiting for the sweet smell of success to reach me.
The stench of failure should not depress you.
Her home was a prison, I wonder, how does she live there.
Crocodiles' teeth are white daggers, so be careful.
She could not digest the news when she heard it.
Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through.
Do share what you have learnt with your friends....post them here ......quick.....
Imagery
Hi all,
We have learnt a lot of vocabulary words the past week.....
Here is an overview of the type of vocab taught....
What is Imagery in Literature?
We experience the world through our five senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Expressing these sensory experiences through words is using imagery as a literary tool.
Why use imagery?
Imagery is used by writers and poets to invoke these sensory impressions in the mind of the reader. It is a very effective style of writing which reaches out to the reader more easily.
Examples for you!
He fumed and charged like an angry bull.
He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm.
The taste of that first defeat was bitter indeed.
He felt like the flowers were waving him a hello.
The eery silence was shattered by her scream.
After that first sale, his cash register never stopped ringing.
The sky looked like the untouched canvas of an artist.
He could hear his world crashing down when he heard the news about her.
She was like a melody in flesh and blood.
The F-16 swooped down like an eagle after its prey.
The word spread like leaves in a storm.
The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.
He lost his voice in the cacophony of conformity.
Her face blossomed when she caught a glance of him.
He could never escape from the iron grip of desire.
He could hear the footsteps of doom nearing.
The ants began their daily marching drill.
She was like a breath of fresh air infusing life back into him.
They fought like cats and dogs.
Can you share some examples please? Post your answers....thanks
We have learnt a lot of vocabulary words the past week.....
Here is an overview of the type of vocab taught....
What is Imagery in Literature?
We experience the world through our five senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Expressing these sensory experiences through words is using imagery as a literary tool.
Why use imagery?
Imagery is used by writers and poets to invoke these sensory impressions in the mind of the reader. It is a very effective style of writing which reaches out to the reader more easily.
Examples for you!
He fumed and charged like an angry bull.
He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm.
The taste of that first defeat was bitter indeed.
He felt like the flowers were waving him a hello.
The eery silence was shattered by her scream.
After that first sale, his cash register never stopped ringing.
The sky looked like the untouched canvas of an artist.
He could hear his world crashing down when he heard the news about her.
She was like a melody in flesh and blood.
The F-16 swooped down like an eagle after its prey.
The word spread like leaves in a storm.
The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.
He lost his voice in the cacophony of conformity.
Her face blossomed when she caught a glance of him.
He could never escape from the iron grip of desire.
He could hear the footsteps of doom nearing.
The ants began their daily marching drill.
She was like a breath of fresh air infusing life back into him.
They fought like cats and dogs.
Can you share some examples please? Post your answers....thanks
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Comparing 2 characters...
Hi 4A,
We have completed the book Prince Zak and the Wise Frog.
We did begin the lesson with a discussion on the illustrations on the cover, particularly on the descriptions of the Wise Frog beside Prince Zak.
Let me introduce you to another book cover, but this time it's a lady with a frog...
SO what comparison can you make?
You can also visit this website for the quiz on The Princess & The Frog
We have completed the book Prince Zak and the Wise Frog.
We did begin the lesson with a discussion on the illustrations on the cover, particularly on the descriptions of the Wise Frog beside Prince Zak.
Let me introduce you to another book cover, but this time it's a lady with a frog...
SO what comparison can you make?
You can also visit this website for the quiz on The Princess & The Frog
English Talking Book - The Frog Prince
Hi boys and girls,
Did you enjoy this book.....
How is this story similar or different to the new book (Prince Zak and the Wise Frog) you read in class today?
Post your thoughts....
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Happy New Year 4A
Welcome back for a brand new 2011, 4A!
I am totally elated to teach you boys and girls again this year.
We will be embarking on the new Stellar programme for P4 English, and you will be the pioneers in Endeavour to go through this.
I have shared the plans we have for Term 1. I hope you are also excited for the range of alternative assessments and ICT and NHSB programmes planned for this year.
So watch out for the updates in this blog created specially by ME for YOU....
I am totally elated to teach you boys and girls again this year.
We will be embarking on the new Stellar programme for P4 English, and you will be the pioneers in Endeavour to go through this.
I have shared the plans we have for Term 1. I hope you are also excited for the range of alternative assessments and ICT and NHSB programmes planned for this year.
So watch out for the updates in this blog created specially by ME for YOU....
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