Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Thank you!

Thank you to all 4D pupils and parents who gave me cards and presents for Teacher's Day today. I am touched by all your kind gestures. Truly appreciated. 

But you know what is the best present you can give your teacher? Your good behaviour and your good results. So work hard on improving in these two areas and I will be very proud of you. 

Thank you 

Maths test paper (Fractions)

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. 

The maths test paper on fractions was returned to the pupils on Monday, 29 Aug 2016. Please sign it and return it when school reopens in term 4, if you have not done so. 

Science test paper

Hi all,

The pupils were given their Science test 2 paper yesterday to bring home and ask parents to sign. Please sign it and get your child to bring it back when school reopens in Term 4, if you have not done so. 

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Progressive checklist (Term 3)

Hi all,

The pupils were given the progressive checklist today. Please sign it and return it tomorrow. 

Have a wonderful one week break. Do remember to continue with revisions for all subjects as SA2 exams are nearing. 

Thank you

Maths homework

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. 
Please complete Time Worksheet 2. 


Maths Homework

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. Please hand in Chapter 15 Time and your signed Fractions test paper. 

The following pupils have handed in:

Chapter 15: Amanda, Chen Xiang, Adeline, Darien, Samir, Alisha, Ronald, Kaelye, Yu Jie, Jovan, Mai. 

Fractions test: Qistina, Madeleine, Alisha, Mai, Kaelye, Darien, Ali. 

Monday, August 22, 2016

Science homework

Hi all,

Please complete Topical Worksheet 2 (pages 36-43) by Thursday, 25 Aug 2016. 

Maths homework

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. 

Please complete Chapter 10 and 11 worksheets. Some of you managed to complete and hand in during the class today. 

Thursday, August 18, 2016

P4 EL Practice Topical Quiz 4 Answers

1) muscle
2) preparations
3) made
4) with

5) While Mr Ng was at the bookshop, he bought a few of his favourite books.
6) Neither Tom nor his sisters liked the movie.
7) Rita could either be playing in the playground or cycling in the park.

8) (C) across
9) (B)up

10) is
11) had

12) (D) teamwork
13) (C) amicably
14) (E) individuals
15) (B) sportsmanship

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Science homework

Hi all,

Please complete Topical Worksheet 1 (pg 26-35) in the Energy Activity book. 

Thank you and have a great weekend. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Maths homework

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. 

Please complete all corrections in Workbook Chapter 11. 

Wen Kai, Chen Xiang, Lydia, Xin Yun and Yi Jie have handed it in already. 

Science homework

Hi all,

Please complete pages 7-9 and 22-23 of the Science Energy Activity book. 

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Maths homework on 12 Aug

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils. 

Please complete the whole of workbook Chapter 11 and hand in on Monday. 

Monday, August 8, 2016

Happy National Day!

Hi everyone,

Here's 4D wishing everyone a very happy  national day. Happy 51st birthday Singapore!




Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Maths homework on 2 Aug

Hi all,

This is for non-ICAN pupils.

The Maths homework for today is Chapter 11 Practice 1.

Monday, August 1, 2016

A Group Presentation - Four ways!

Hi everyone,

Here are the sample compositions on "A Group Presentation" that have been written from four different perspectives.

A Group Presentation
Written as the Presenter
Setting & Trigger
            It was a dark and stormy day when we had our group presentation. It was a presentation on Heat Energy. I was really excited about it because I was presenting and I really love science.


Surprise/Complication & Critical Choice
            As we were getting ready for the presentation, Henry, my fellow presenter came to me. He told me that he had a sore throat. His throat was so painful that he could not even speak. He held his throat with one hand and gestured to it with his other as he coughed. What should I do? I wondered to myself. I decided to take on his part and present the entire project on my own.


Climax
            When it was my group’s turn to present, a loud clap of thunder shook the windows. My heart jumped to my mouth and I wondered if nature was reflecting my own nervousness. I clenched my fists and steeled myself for the presentation.

Reversal
            Surprisingly, the presentation went smoothly and by the end of my seven minute presentation the skies were clear and not a dark cloud was to be seen anywhere!


Resolution
            It was a terrifying yet exhilarating experience. I am definitely looking forward to my next opportunity to deliver a presentation.


Written as a Group member (who isn’t supposed to present, but later presents)
Setting & Trigger
            It was just another regular school day. The only special thing was that my group was giving a presentation on Heat Energy to the class. I wasn’t supposed to be presenting, however things didn’t go as planned.


Surprise/Complication & Critical Choice
            The presenter for my group, Gary, has a little accident during recess. He ate a bowl of extremely spicy Laksa and got a sore throat. Since he could no longer present, someone else had to take on the role of presenter. I looked to the other group member, Thomas, but he did not want to present on his own. So, we decided to split the presenting between the two of us, while Gary controlled the computer.

Climax
            Thomas and I went through the presenter’s script quickly and divided the work. We spent what little time we had practicing and hoped for the best. Our presentation was a little rough but it wasn’t too bad.


Reversal & Resolution
            Gary regretted eating the laksa and swore that he would not eat any spicy food before a presentation again. After that experience, all of us agreed to practice each other’s parts of future presentations just in case something similar happens again.


Written as a member of the Audience

Setting & Trigger
            I was really looking forward to school that day because my classmates were giving a presentation on Heat Energy. They had been preparing for it for several weeks and we were all excited to hear them present.

Surprise/Complication & Critical Choice
            During recess, just before the science presentations, I overheard them saying that Daniel couldn’t present because he had a sore throat. They needed a new presenter to take on his role. None of them were willing to help take Daniel’s place. I went up to them and asked if I could help present Daniel’s part. The group readily accepted my offer of help.

Climax
            I spent the rest of my recess practicing for the presentation and memorising the script. After practicing for a few rounds, it was time to return to class. I wasn’t totally prepared, but it was better than nothing. The presentation was slightly confusing as we barely had any time to rehearse.

Reversal & Resolution
            Even though things didn’t go as well as we hoped, the group still appreciated my help as they would have gotten zero points if no one presented Daniel’s part.  


Written as a Presenter with sore throat

Setting & Trigger
            After preparing for three whole weeks and memorising all my lines, I ended up not being able to present. Just twenty minutes before my presentation, I caught a terrible sore throat. I really regret eating that spicy bowl of laksa.

Surprise/Complication & Critical Choice
            My group was now short of a presenter. I wondered if I could present without using my voice, but with hand signs. My fellow presenter, Jeffrey, laughed at my ridiculous idea and said that I would have to find someone to switch roles with me. I went around desperately asking for help. Kelsey, my classmate, offered to help if I would treat her to a bowl of extra spicy laksa after school. I immediately agreed and gave her my script.

Climax
            Kelsey read the script quickly and tried to memorise it. We had a quick rehearsal with Kelsey taking my role. Jeffrey and Kelsey really hit it off and worked amazingly well together. In fact, I think Kelsey did a better job than I would have. Needless to say, the presentation went flawlessly and everyone gave our group a round of applause.

Reversal & Resolution
            The next day, I treated Kelsey to the promised bowl of extra spicy laksa. And guess what? It was Kelsey’s turn to have a terrible sore throat. Both of us swore not to eat spicy foods just before presentations.