L.A. SIA Presentation

Today, we watched two groups present their LA SIA process and reflections.

Mrs Seah emphasized once again that the word "Japanese" was to be pronounced white e emphasis on "Jap". She only reminded us that the word "children" was to be pronounced with a "chill" at e beginning and not "chool". There were also certain word that were not pronounced accurately, such as "presentation" and "their". This has further raise my awareness to not make such mistakes in the future. One thing I enjoy about watching presentations is observing the postures of my classmates who were presenting. I observed certain actions and gestures such as fidgeting and not making eye contact, from which I can be reminded not to do in future presentations.

The Student

Today, we wrapped up the poem and tackled the question of where the tension is in the poem.

The last three lines in the last stanza of The Student, as commented by Mrs Seah, was not very effectively used as it didn't serve much purpose. So, I guess not all poems are necessarily "great works of art".

Sorry Mrs Seah, I'll take a picture of my poem analysis and post online soon! :)

Block Test 2 Reflections

Honestly, I think I did really badly for block test this time... Well, here's today's learning log entry:

Do not use relativism, saying that it is up to the individual and not making a stand

Discourteous: to disregard the sensitivity and sensibility of others

Discourtesy cases:
1. NTU valedictorian
Evidence - said F word in public
Counter - in high spirits
Support - no matter what, we must think before we act/speak

Train Crash in China
- China government buried the train wreck
- seemed like they wanted to cover up the whole incident 

Don't pronounce the "b"s in words like "debt" and "subtle"

Words
1. Pinnacle
2. Valedictorian
3. Situational awareness