Have a great break

Dear All,

The much -awaited holiday is finally here..do enjoy ur break n please don't forget to continue reading the story book assigned to you. We shall start the 2nd oral when the school reopens.

Be good;)

Happy Holiday

Silver Streak 080808

Yesterday was a fun day indeed. Me n my roomies (Pn Roslina, Pn Anita, Pn Faezah & Mr David) decided to join the convoy at the very last minute. The Chinese Drum was a blast as usual n the opening performances of the Beijing Olympic were to die for. (though missed most of the opening..) The concert was great n the satays n durians were ever so yummy...we should have more of these outings, don't u all agree..?

Enjoy ur weekend buried with books ;p


Love,

Pn Azura
counting the days for the holidays;)

2nd Mid Sem Exam

Dear Students,

Kindly be reminded to read the following for English Paper 1 (Literature):

1) The Drover's Wife
2) Si Tenggang's Homecoming
3) There's Been A Death in the Opposite House

All the best for your upcoming exam.

Congratulations

I would like to congrats all the awards recipients in the recent prize-giving ceremony and commencement 2008. I am sure you all will continue to excel in your studies, academically and in co-curricular activities. For the rest of my 4th former, always strive for the best. Remember, do your best and God will do the rest.

Process Writing

Dear All,

Please ensure that you have submitted the process writing assignment (recipe essay) as the marks will be recorded as your monthly test marks.

Happy Reading

Dear Students,

By this time, each one of you should have the assigned storybook with you. Please make time to read it and try to enjoy it as much as possible. I hope this assignment will help to broaden your imagination, sense of maturity and knowledge. I really look forward for your upcoming oral presentation about what you have read.

Happy reading ;)

The Drover's Wife & Web postings

Dear All,

Please read your short story, The Drover's Wife for this week's literature lesson. And please ensure that your postings in your blog are updated.

p/s: thanks for your comment Iqbal. Nice of you to drop me some lines. Please continue your postings in your blog as i find it interesting;)

Oral Presentation

Dear All,

For the whole of this week, we have seen presentations of Movie+Book Review by all the Form 4. I am happy to say that most of you have done well in presenting your thought and comments on the titles that you have chosen. Keep up the good work!

p/s: round 1 of oral is done...the 2nd round (2nd assessment) task will be announced soon;)

New Semester & New Friends

Dear All,

The second semester has arrived. I hope that all of you will be more attentive and focus in your studies. You have another two semester exams and monthly tests ahead of you. Do make sure that you always review your lessons before and after it is discussed in your class.

I wish you all the best in your studies!!

As everyone is aware, we have three new additions in form 4:

Sonia Ayesha in 4Sc2, Phoebe Choi in 4C2 & Estee in 4Sc1

Do make sure that they are comfortable and enjoying life as a Cempakan.

To Ayesha, Phoebe & Estee--> welcome to Cempaka ;)

p/s: weng kee, dont forget the pointers from your classmates ya...lol

Have a great week everyone;)

Pn Azura

M.I.A

Dear Students,

1st of all, i'm so sorry for being m.i.a in this blog for so long. My Mac went out or order during mid year exam and when it was returned to me, i was so drown up marking your exam papers.

Literature

Dear Students,

Please read the poem, IF during this weekend.
We will discuss it in class next week during the literature slot.

Homework

Dear Students,

Please ensure that you meet the due date of submission for the following homework/assignment:

1) The Necklace = Friday, 2 May 2008
2) Narrative Essay = Monday, 5 May 2008

3) Book Review 4
Due to the hectic timetable in April, you may submit Book Review 4 anytime before the mid year examination in May.


Thank you for your cooperation.

Happy Studying;)

I'm Back ;)

Hi everyone! I'm back!

Dear Students,

Please be informed that I wont be able to publish post and view your blogs for a while since my Macbook has gone kapuutt..a.k.a under construction by the Apple tech team..(waaaaaa)

However so, you are still required to publish at least 3 entries per week.
Can't wait to hear from all of you soon (courtesy of kind colleagues' Macbook)

Happy blogging ;p

2nd Monthly Test@ Revised

Dear Students,

There is a slight change in the EST monthly test slots.

4 Sc 1 : Tuesday, 8 April
4 Sc 2 : Wednesday, 9 April
4 C 1 : Thursday, 10 April
4 C 2 : Friday, 11 April

* The monthly test for English wil remain on Monday, 7 April.
* Read the short story, The Necklace during your weekend. We will discuss it during your Literature slot next week.

Have a great weekend!

2nd Monthly Test

Dear Students,

Please be advised that 2nd Monthly Test is from 7-11 April 2008.

Monthly Test for English Language will be on Monday, 7 April.

Monthly Test for EST will be as follow:

4 Sc 1 = Thursday, 10 April
4 Sc 2 = Tuesday, 8 April
4 C 1 = Tuesday, 8 April
4 C 2 = Wednesday, 9 April

Have a great week ;)

Feedbacks

Greetings students...how's life (at school,esp) is treating you? Hope you are enjoying every bit of your school's life.
I would like to welcome any feedback from all of you to make this blog a more 'happening' one. Feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, word of a day or any interesting links that we can all share and enjoy together. For those who have done so, i really appreciate it. Thanks a lot..muahhhhsss..

Hope to hear from you super soon ;)

Welcome Back to School

Hope you are now fully recharged and full of enthusiasm in this 2nd half of semester one.
Have a great and productive days in school! ;)

Happy Holidays ;)

Dear Students,

All of you have worked hard these past 2 1/2 months..you all really deserve it. Enjoy your holidays!
Have enough rest and do manage your time wisely okay (hehehe.. for your holiday homework especially)

Have a marvelous holidays!

Holiday Homework

Holiday Homework for Mid Semester Break:

Writing a Review

Write a review of 300-350 words on a movie or TV programme that you have watched.
Don't forget to include the title, producer, characters and actors, and a brief synopsis.

Due date: Monday, 17th March 2008.

Book Review 2

As many of you could not complete this assignment, I am extending the due date to Monday, 24th March 2008.
However, you will have to submit the Book Review for the month of March as well.

Therefore, you are required to submit Book Review 2 & 3 on 24th March 2008.

All The Best Wishes

Do your best in your exam and God will do the rest.

All the best wishes for your 1st Mid Sem Exam.
Good Luck!

The Lotus Eater

Lotus eaters are people who live an idle, comfortable life, like Wilson. They do not do any work and neither do they think or care very much abut anything else.

Theme
-quest for happiness
-fate determines our destiny.we can plan our life but we can't plan death.
- we are responsible for our life and mustn't depend on others.

Tone
-calm and matter-of-fact.
-tone shifts to sad when Wilson tries to kill himself
-atmosphere becomes bleak when Wilson dies later.

Point of View
-the narrator's point of view

Language & Style
-simple and straightforward.

Irony
Wilson decided to move to Capri to leave his boring routine in London.When he was in Capri, he led a 'routine' life like the one he had in London.

Foreshadowing
The hint of Wilson will dies when he is 60.

Simile
Wilson's way of life is compared to a wild animal's-He was like a wild animal.

Symbolism
The full moon=symbol of peace.

Setting
The story was set in the 20th century in Cari Island.

Characters
Thomas Wilson, The Narrator, The Landlady, The Narrator's friend.

Moral Values
-Life should be enjoyed and we must plan how to live our life meaningfully.
-Life is precious.We must take control of our lives.
-Happiness is not by leading an idle life. We must not be too complacent.

Change of Exam Timetable

Dear Students,

Please take note on the changes of timetable for the upcoming Mid Semester Exam:

Due to the recently declared public holiday for schools on 7th March,papers scheduled on the 7th March 2008 (Friday) will be carry forward to 27th February 2008 (Wednesday). The subjects involved are:

1) EST Paper 2
2) Pendidikan Islam
3) Pendidikan Moral

Happy Studying ;)

Mid-Sem: Literature

Dear Students,

Please read the following for your mid semester exam-literature:

1) Sonnet 18
2) The Lotus Eater

p/s: refer to the notes that i've given ok

Book Review 2

Dear Students,

Kindly be reminded that your Book Review 2
(for the month of February)
is due next Friday, 29 February.

Thank you.
Have a great and productive day today ;)

Mid Semester Exam

Please be advised that you will be sitting for your Mid Semester Exam starting on Thursday, 28 February 2008. The timetable for English papers are as follows:

English Paper 1 & 2 : Thursday, 28 February

EST Paper 1 : Wednesday, 5 March

EST Paper 2 : Friday, 7 March

All the best for your exam ;)

Writing: Articles & Reviews

Articles and reviews are examples of formal writing.

In SPM questions, you are given some notes, a map or some other pictorial stimulus; and you have to write an article or review.

Tips: Use formal English, do not use slang or colloquial.
Give all the details required; who?, when?, where?, why?
It is better to use the present tense for reviews and the past tense in articles.
Give your personal reaction/comments for reviews.

SPM English for Science & Technology (EST)

The SPM examination format for EST are as follows:

Paper 1

Section A (20 marks)

Reading Comprehension
Part 1 & 2 Information Transfer

Section B - 30 marks

Writing

Paper 2

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Section A (25 marks)

Q.no 1- 25 =Graphic materials and short texts

Section B (5 marks)

Q. no 26-30 = Cloze passage

Monday, 18 February 2008

Please submit your English Longman's workbook on 19 Feb 2008. You should have completed the following exercises:

1) Information Transfer ; pg 20-21
2) Reading Comprehension & Summary : pg 22-24

Please read the short story, The Lotus Eater and study its theme and tone for your next EL lesson.

TQ

Monthly Test 1

As some of you have been asking me your marks for the Commonwealth Essay, please be patient ;)
I am in the process of recording your marks, so you will be getting your marks soon, okay?

The highest marks belongs to:

Mr David Kam, 4 Sc 1 = 88 %

Congratulations!!!

SPM English 1119

The SPM English 1119 consists of 2 papers. For more details on the examination format and scheme of works (Form 4), please visit the school's wiki. I have posted the details there.

http://cempaka.edu.my:8822/wiki

Browse to scc pages, and click to upper secondary english.

This Is How We Do it

How to Improve Your English Language

1) Use The Language

There are no shortcuts to learning a language. You have to totally immerse in it. Use English Language everywhere especially in school. If you are shy or unsure, begin with words and phrases, then sentences. You will be surprise how confident you are in speaking the language.

2) Be independent learners

Don't merely rely on me or your teachers to improve. I only see you few times a week, so you need to read more on your own and use the language.

3) Vocabulary notebook

Write down words and phrases that you learn each day. You can do this alphabetically or according to usage. Customize your notebook.Draw mind maps, picture, symbol, etc. Add new entries daily.

4) Invest in a good dictionary

Choose a dictionary that is portable and has examples of sentences and usage. Use them regularly, don't let them lying down collecting dust. My choice: Longman's Dictionary

5) Read more

You may start with reading about things that you are interested in. Read the newspaper daily to fill in your thirst for knowledge. For more serious reading, try reading letters to the Editor in the newspaper/magazines. You will learn to express your opinion, support your main ideas and give suggestions.

6) Have a journal / blog.

In order to improve, you have to write daily. Write at least 3 entries per week (by every Friday)

7) Speak in English

Practice makes perfect. Communicate with your parents, teachers and friends in English. Ask them to support your efforts so that you can have the confidence in the language.

Welcome to Form 4 English

My dear form 4s,

This blog is created just for u. Please make full use of it and do visit it regularly as i will post notes, assignments and homework for your english language lessons purposes. I will also post some of your work on line so that others can read your wonderful and creative masterpieces.

Happy browsing and blogging!