Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Chalet!
Hello all, suggested activities for our class chalet! Please feel free to edit the post and add your stuff. Anyways we decided to organize the chalet cos a ton of us are enlisting next week and you'll pretty much never see us again for the rest of your lives, so please please try to come. If (transport fees are ex / it takes too long / I have no money) is bothering you, then uh you probably won't be invited at gatherings 10 years down the road cos you'll have less money and time by then. Bing Yang you know you want to come!1. Class Good Dinner
Ok alot of people were against the idea of a BBQ because it's ex plus there's ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS not enough food. So we need another meal to bring those people who only come for BBQs cos they don't want to stay the entire duration together. There's a ton of restaurants we can go to have a full and proper meal, at approximately the price you have to pay for the BBQ, so rest assured. (I suggest Seoul Garden =D)
Take note, the class dinner should be on >> Saturday Night <<>
PLEASE VOLUNTEER ON TAGBOARD: Game Consoles (Wii most preferred, especially with Rock Band set), DVD Player (Most are not heavy at all), DVDs. Feel free to enlist the help of those who are not bringing stuff!
KK AND MINJIAN BRING EXTRA MONEY TO RETURN ME! YUMENG BRING MY CARABINER! Sorry I always forget to ask for the stuff.
Posted by Songkang at 20:52
Friday, 22 January 2010
update about prev post
sorry, the home club thing is tomorrow! didn't get round to updating the previous post... :xPosted by noreen at 23:06
Sunday, 17 January 2010
23rd jan @ home club
hey guys, i'm posting on behalf of jillian.Posted by noreen at 00:11
Monday, 11 January 2010
Sentosa?
Hey! Some of us were thinking of organising a trip to sentosa this week! Can those that want to go leave an offline msg on my msn stating what day you would prefer. It's better to go on weekdays so we're probably looking at thurs.Alrighty.
Details!
Thursday!
Sentosa!
Meet at VIVO@ Harbourfront MRT!
Time to meet is 12!
Bring Balls? Mat? any games that you guys might be interested to play in!
ciao
Posted by EECHU at 09:29
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
mrs toh's treat + map
hello everyone going to the steamboat treat tomorrow PLEASE meet at QUEENSTOWN mrt by 5.30 (not leave your house at 5.30!) and we will make our way to Mei Ling Market and Food Centre (i have no idea where this is)... and we HAVE to reach by 6. the map is attached below:Posted by nikky at 22:44
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Money Matters
Hey all!Remember the History Camp? Yeap, the notes which were the love child of our brillant camp has still not been paid for. The class fund has insufficient moolah to pay for the total cost, an amount which amounts to something substantial. Thus, can all the people who obtained notes from the history camp bring an amount of about 5 dollars (grossly overestimated, but just in case yeah?) for prom?
Thank you all!
Ee Chu (on behalf of Fabian, who is deprieved of technology at the very moment ):
Posted by EECHU at 21:27
Friday, 4 December 2009
MRS TOH'S TREAT =D
To everyone in Mrs Toh's class, please be noted that the steamboat treat will be held next Wednesday (9 Dec) somewhere in Queenstown. To all those who haven't replied my sms (the latest one), please reply ASAP because I have to tell her the number of people going since she has to book a place for us. =)THOSE WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED SHALL BE GOING.
Going:
Bingyang
Chuanyi (!!!!!)
Nwong
Yumeng
Eechu
Songkang
Cedric
Yijun
Rachel Chng
Marissa
Nicolette
Not going:
Vera
Kian Keong
Noreen
Posted by nikky at 23:19
O, Cheaper Better Faster
Uh okayyyyyyy
Posted by Chee at 23:00
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Posted by a.onethree08 at 17:57
Monday, 23 November 2009
Reach me a rose, honey, and pour me a last drop into that there crystal glass.
LIT CONVENTION 2009!Dearest Potential Top Lit Scorers,
You are cordially invited to the Literature Convention 2009! An afternoon of productive studying, fulfilling discussions, jazz music (okay, if anyone's willing to arrange that), partying, alcohol and drugs (if you will).
Time: 11am-4pm.
Venue: Hwa Chong SRC.
Materials required: All three Paper 3 Lit texts, plus any additional notes you may require.
PS: We'll probably order in pizza or something for lunch! :D
DO TURN UP!
Posted by NICK at 20:14
Friday, 20 November 2009
PAY DAY OR BAD DAY
Hello these people haven't paid.Posted by mishra at 10:14
Monday, 16 November 2009
LIT A Levels
Beloved Students,Please find below a list of reminders and tips compiled by your Earnest tutor. Do tell your friends to read it too!
General Comments
“Poem Titles”, Novel Titles and Play Titles
Quote phrases / clauses NOT whole sentences or many lines
Food for Thought: Universality / timelessness of texts (why they are still popular / relevant today) à Cover issues that still remain pertinent!
Beloved: Discrimination – inclusion and exclusion / relative morality v.s. absolute laws / multiplicity and how each experience is equally valid / search for self / importance of community and/or family / to love and be loved etc.
TIOBE: Hypocrisy / Class concerns / Superficiality – style over substance / material pursuits and concerns / morality and propriety / gender etc.
When reading TIOBE, always remember that nothing is quite what it seems (refer to the question we went through during the last revision lect) à not just on the level of characters. Also how the play seems to be frivolous and light and abt nothing in particular but it raises various concerns. BUT even as a satire, it reinforces status quo at the end (have to be rich / have social standing to get married; males still take the lead (Prism being an exception as she is comic due to unexpectedness of what she does à initiating embrace enthusiastically))
Poetry Comparison: Getting the Paper
Read the qn carefully! Is there a hint of what the main topic / concern of the poems is? If so, that can guide your reading. If not, fret not! Just read on.
Look at the TITLE, it should give you a clue on what to expect (if it does not meet your expectations, it could be significant too!)
Reading the Poems
WHILE reading, annotate and annotate! Jot down any associations that come to mind! A poem, by nature of being so short, is rich in meaning! Why one image / word and not another? (Is it positive or negative? What is the degree (tap, push, shove) and how does it affect your understanding of the poem?)
Pay attention to ALL aspects of the poems! SPECS – SLIMS
Planning the Essay
What is the main topic? (Marriage, Love, Children, Death, Self etc.) HOW is the topic being presented? à The way in which the topic is presented will be the SUBJECT of the poems.
Draw out the WAYS in which a certain ASPECT is brought out in one poem then the other.
Writing the Essay
Intro: Includes the subject of the poems (main similarity); could also raise the main differences either in terms of presentation / style
Body Para: EITHER SPECS – SLIMS or thematic organisation is fine. Can be a mixture of both throughout your essay! Need not use SPECS – SLIMS in the exact same order. Feel free to begin with Movement etc.
CLEAR topic sentence that holds BOTH poems together by means of comparison – when you use SPECS – SLIMS, ensure that you move beyond mere OBSERVATION of which device is used – first person pov etc. to WHAT is the significance given the subject matter! [When in doubt, read the post-mortem of prelim poems (or any pair) where I’ve gone through sample TS with you]
In your para, then include how Poem A demos what you’ve listed in your TS and how Poem B does so.
To round off, you could comment on how it is different / which is more engaging / induces more sympathy in the reader etc,
à Generally look out for TENSION within and between poems!
Context Questions
Close reading is KEY! Annotate as you read!
Jot down the main themes brought up - if possible, split them into smaller sub-themes so that your para will not be too long and your essay will be focused
ORGANISE your points so that there is a sense of development / logical link between your points! Your essay should not read like a random list of points!
All paras should start with a TS on what is the main aspect you have drawn from the passage – cite evidence from the passage and engage with the words / images etc. Only after you have tied the point to the passage can you draw one or two more related episodes from the rest of the text.
Essays
ANALYSE the question carefully! When in doubt abt the meaning of a word / phrase, DO THE CONTEXT INSTEAD!!!
Intro: Address the prompt quote (if any) – who said it and in what context – how it is applicable to the rest of the novel / the presentation of a specific issue in the text
If it is just about a particular theme (w/o quote), show WHY the theme is important in the text as a whole and in relation to the context – either of slavery / Victorian era
Body Paras: Topic sentences should be clear!
As usual, there should be a sense of development rather than a list haphazardly thrown together.
Evidence should be CLEARLY explained and elaborated to demonstrate the point you are trying to make.
Conclusion: Try to draw the issue to larger concerns! Such as multiplicity etc.
All the best for your paper! Most importantly, enjoy it :) Good Luck!!
Love,
Ms Liew
Posted by mars at 21:06
Sunday, 15 November 2009
the ayatollah song
[Audrid] says:
in honour of international history theme 3
[Audrid] says:
ayatollah don't khomeini closer
Posted by nikky at 20:27
Saturday, 7 November 2009
care for all <3
Hello people!A few things to remember!
BRING IC AND ENTRY PROOF! PUT ENTRY PROOF EVERYWHERE!
BRING SPARE BATTERIES FOR GC! I got spare batteries and will be bringing them (siao class welfare seh) but don't rely on me. Get the $1.50 for 4 AAA batts one haha. The school bookshop sells at $4.20 for 4 AAA alkaline ones. And note that school bookshop opening hours not very flexible.
Posted by mishra at 23:08
Friday, 6 November 2009
Camp details (Must read)
Update 28 OctoberAttendance list:
Kian keong (Interstate Tensions)
Song kang (Legacies of the Cold War)
Nicolette (Third World Debt)
Alan (India-Pakistan causes, impacts, resolution)
Noreen (Probably Stages of Economy from Golden Age to Globalism)
Yijun (Religious Fundamentalism causes + impact on regional security)
Ee chu (Third World Debt)
Dexter(UN crash course)
Norvin (UN crash course)
Jia sheng (UN crash course)
Nwong (Japan rise + Japan Fall + China RICE)
Chuan yi (Arab-Israeli Causes, Impacts, Resolution.)
People to do essays (queries direct to songkang) :
Nick
Ee Chu
Nwong
Neng
Rachel Teo
Yumeng
Cedric (SEA questions)
Jillian (SEA questions)
Fabian (SEA questions)
minjian (ALL nationalism questions, focus on TYPES)
What to do:
1) Do spoonfeed essay plans for your classmates on selected topics.
Remember to do in Mr Teh's format, the outline should ensure that we know the question requirements, how to argue the questions, both sides to the question and also the relevant case studies to use. If it's a familiar case study, just name drop it.
2) Those assigned SEA, sort out among yourselves what to do. Ignore all interstate questions. KK will do it.
Posted by Songkang at 22:40
History Essay Plans
International History (Paper 1)Theme 1: The Cold War and How it Shaped the World
A. Origins of the Cold War in Europe (SONG KANG)
- Factors
- Historical debate
- Factors
- Superpower rivalry versus localised conflicts
- Factors
- Historical debate
- Consequences (I'll let the person who volunteers to do this cut my queue)
D. Growth and problems if the global economy: key developments and reasons (BING YANG)
- Reasons for the growth of the global economy, Golden Age
- Problems that affected the growth of the global economy, Crisis Years - Problems listed in the syllabus are - oil crisis, protectionism versus free trade, trade imbalances, debt crisis
- Role of international economic institutions
- Japan's 'economic miracle': reasons for Japan's economic success and its problems
- Rise of China as an economic power in the post-Mao era
E. Rise of religious fundamentalism: causes and impact (NORVIN-WEAKLING)
- Reasons for the rise of religious fundamentalism
- Impact of religious fundamentalism on regional security
- Arab-Israeli conflict: causes and cosnsequences
- Indo-Pakistani war over Kashmir: causes and impact
The United Nations: organisation and structure
Collective Security: peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace enforcement
International Law: International Court of Justice; UN Convention of the Sea; laws
against international terrorism
The role of the UN in the social and economic progress of the developing world
List of topics is based on History Higher 2 Syllabus 9731
old message:
Edit: Moving this up again since history camp is here
Hello, If anyone is interested, Norvin and I were thinking of splitting the history essay planning so we all have more resources to refer to! Yipee!
The logic is - We have all kinds of notes to refer to, but few of them are organised in the form of essay plans (and some are organised in a very special way). Hence it might be nice to have something neater for our mutual reference.
The following is a list of topics and respective allocations. (just add your name beside it to volunteer and upload your part to the google group once you're done, hopefully before the start of Sept Holidays) If you already have something on a particular topic, such as your term assignment or any notes you've made earlier, just mark it out and upload onto the google group as well. (It's okay if the topic is already taken, the more the merrier)
Southeast Asian History (Paper 2) (Thanks Mr Teh, SEA has served us well)
Theme 1: How Independence was achieved
A. Nationalism (CHUAN YI)
- Origins of nationalism
- Types of nationalisms
- Nature of nationalism: Nationalist strategies and colonial responses
- Successes and failures of nationalist movements
- Impact on the development of nationalism
- Collaboration and resistance: successes and limitations
- Factors affecting the decolonisation process
- Transfer of power or struggle for independence
- International circumstances
D. Political structures (EECHU)
- Different forms of governments
- Role of the military
- Role of the Communist parties
- Challenges and strategies adopted
- Role of government
- Role of different communities
- Different approaches to creating national unity
- Policies towards minorities
G. Interstate Tensions
- Origins of interstate tensions
- Consequences of interstate tensions
- Reasons for the formation of ASEAN
- Founding members of ASEAN and their contributions
- Growth and development of ASEANAreas of cooperation: political, economic, social, cultural and environment
- ASEAN after the Vietnam War (1975): regional peace and security of Southeast Asia
- ASEAN and regional identity
- Strengths and limitations of ASEAN
Posted by cy at 19:05
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
History!!!!
Int 08Assess the significance of the Berlin Blockade in the development of the Cold War in europe to 1955. (no typo)
The Korean War was more significant in the spread of the Cold War outside Europe than the Cuban Missile Crisis. How far do you agree?
Assess the reasons for china's rise as a major economic power in the period 1978 to 2000.
How far was the Japanese economic miracle, from 1945, due to the aid and assistance of the US?
To what extent was the rise of religious fundamentalism in the Islamic world a reaction to Soviet/Russian and Western policies, in the period 1970 to 2000.
Int 07
To what extent was the Korean War a cold war conflict?
How far did the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 cause the collapse of the USSR in 1991?
The most important reason for the growth of the global economy from 1945 to 1973 was the rapid recovery of western Europe after WWII. How far do you agree?
Which created more problems for the development of the global economy between 1970 and 2000: protectionism or the debt crisis of the developing world?
To what extent was Britain responsible for the Indo-Pakistani conflict over Kashmir?
Sea08
Ideology was more important than religion and culture for the growth of nationalist movements in the period before WWII. How far do you agree?
How far was the process of decolonization affected by the cold war?
Democratic government is not suited to SEA. Discuss with reference to the newly-independent states of SEA.
Assess the view that education was more important than language and religion in helping to create a national identity in newly 0 independent states.
Ideology has been the main cause of interstate tension in SEA. how far do you agree?
Sea07
Before 1941, little had been achieved by nationalist movements across SEA. Discuss
Did the US help to hinder the cause of nationalist movements in SEA in the period following WWII?
How successful were attempts to establish democracy in the newly-independent states of SEA?
Assess the causes of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.
How successful have SEA nations been in resolving tensions that have arisen between them?
Posted by EECHU at 17:15
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Shopping!
Vietnam trip, 27 November 2009. It'll last for about 4-6 days. We'll be back by th end of th last A Level paper.Deadline for confirmation: MIDNIGHT.
Please hurry, 'cos we need to book soon.
We're able to get chaperones too, if yall need/want.
ALRIGHT TIME'S UP, we have seven people going, and 2 more who have informed me in advance of their intention to confirm tomorrow.
Goodnight!
Posted by NICK at 14:01
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!!http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/aLevel/syllabus/2009_GCE_A_Level_Syllabuses/9725_2009.pdf
Basically it means for A level literature
for paper 1, we have 3 sections: unseen, prose (Beloved) and drama excerpt (TIOBE)
then paper 3: unseen (random modern extract), COMPARISON (between 2 of the 3 we've studied i.e. GG LDJ Wilfred Owen) and lastly a general Modernism question (must choose a qn on the book we didn't use in section B)
Post any relevant A-levels stuff here!!
Posted by mishra at 22:34
Dear Year twosEven so few of you turned up for today's lecture (though some of you were responsible enough to message me), and many of you have not come for consultations, still I am duty bound to help all of you. We had the source based practice today on International law, a hot topic. I am attaching the source based answer scheme for all of you.
Here's wishing all those who are willing to cooperate and work hard the best for the As.
matthew quek
Posted by dassw3e1 at 19:35
we all <3 eechu
hello eechu XD
Posted by nikky at 18:58
Monday, 26 October 2009
lit stuff
heyPosted by noreen at 01:18
Friday, 16 October 2009
"I also want to clarify the COMPARISON element in your essays.Mr Teh told me that you all had the impression that you must compare factors for EVERY PARAGRAPH.
Now I explicitly remembered mentioning during lectures and tutorials that this was not so but once again, many were not listening but were distracted.
So I am going to say this one more time. YOU DO NOT COMPARE EVERY SINGLE PARAGRAPH. RATHER YOU ONLY COMPARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR (YOUR STAND) WITH TWO LESS IMPORTANT FACTORS.
eg To what extent was the Cold War caused by Soviet policies?
So the given factor is "Soviet policies". Assuming that your MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IS THAT IT WAS USA POLICIES, then after writing the 2nd paragraph on "soviet policies", the next paragraph on American policies is where you start comparing
S- Issue showing that USA policies were the most important for origins of cold war
E- Evidence of USA policies
E- Link to question to show how USA policies caused Cold war
Then COMPARE TO SHOW HOW USA POLICIES WERE MORE IMPORTANT THAN USSR POLICIES.
So remember the golden rule, ALWAYS COMPARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR PARAGRAPHS WITH TWO LESS IMPORTANT FACTORS PARAGRAPHS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPARE EVERY PARAGRAPH.
Now I know that many of you still want to score higher for paper 2 at the expense of paper 1, and I must admit that paper 1 is less attractive and harder because it is contemporary history and very ISSUE DRIVEN.
But as I said in the lectures, if you abandon Paper 1 and get a miserly C or D for it, you will not get an overall A grade for History. So for goodness sake, put aside your personal preferences and do what is beneficial for yourselves.
Acknowledge this mail as always and tell your class mates about the comparison factor please."
matthew quek
Posted by dassw3e1 at 17:21
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
pckrislow
you cannot wear animal prints because the animal won't let you. XD
Posted by nikky at 21:37
Thursday, 8 October 2009
money matters
The following people still owe the class fund money. The school year is almost over, so PLEASE clear your debts, by tomorrow 9th October.Class Fund ($15 unless otherwise stated)
- Dexter ($0.40)
Posted by ruiyi at 15:10
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
post prelim schedule
26 Oct, Monday11 - 12.30: Math Revision Lecture, LT4
dfdfdfdfdfiiMath Remedial, wherever
dfdfdfdfdfiiH1 Math Revision, B218
27 Oct, Tuesday
8 - 9.30: History Remedial Lecture, LT1
11 - 12.30: GP for lousy GP people
12.30 - 2: History Remedial Lecture, LT1
28 Oct, Wednesday
8 - 11: Econs Mock Paper, LT2/3
29 Oct, Thursday
12 - 3: History Mock Paper, LT1
30 Oct, Friday
8 - 11: Maths Mock Paper, Audi
H1 Maths Mock Paper, A317
3 Nov, Tuesday
8 - 9.30: GP for lousy GP people
Posted by mosquito at 16:18
Monday, 28 September 2009
Lit Post-Prelim Schedule
Here's the SMB message posted by our lit teachers:All students taking H1 and H2 Literature,
Please note that we will be returning Paper 3 (Sections A and B) on 1 Oct instead of Paper 1.
Please bring your question papers for Paper 3.
H1 students NEED NOT attend this session.
The schedule for revision lectures is as follows; please bring your texts.
| 1 Oct (Thurs) 11.30-1.30 | Return of Lit Paper 3 (Sections A and B) |
| 2 Oct (Fri) 11-12 | Return of Lit Paper 1 |
| 6 Oct (Tues) 9.30 – 10.30 | Lit Revision Lecture Paper 3 |
| 9 Oct (Fri) 12-1 | Return of Lit Paper 3 (Section C) |
| 12 Oct (Mon) 10-12 | Return of Lit Paper 1 |
| 16 Oct (Fri) 11-12 | Paper 1 revision lecture |
| 21 Oct (Wed) 11-12 | Paper 1 revision lecture |
| 23 Oct (Fri) | Paper 3 revision lecture |
Do inform us if there are any discrepancies.
Rgds
Ms Khoo and Ms Liew
Posted by mars at 22:31
Sunday, 27 September 2009
2008 math papers 1 & 2 and CIP stuff
HAVE FUN MUGGING.
Anyway, if you want the solutions, I could pass them to you. Just tell me. =D
Also, please pay attention to the following announcement:
Dear C2 students,
After 2nd Oct Friday - noon, any change to existing ‘endorsed’ cip record which appeared in your cip cert via ISP, will be charged at $20. Only missing cip record from cip cert in ISP or new cip record to be inserted will not be charged. And students who did not click via ISP either “check but need amendment” or “check and verified”, will be treated that all their cip records are correct as shown in cip cert via ISP.
Thank you
Mr Lee L J
PEOPLE TO TAKE NOTE:
Minjian
Ruiyi
Rachel Chng
Dexter
Jillian
Jiasheng
Alan
Nicolette
Norvin
Yonghui
Rachel Teo
Cedric
Vera
Yumeng
Posted by nikky at 13:26
Monday, 14 September 2009
prelims preparation
History repsIt has come to my attention that many students have decided to 'abandon' History paper 1 because of preoccupation with other subjects or due to other inexplicable reasons.
While I do understand the difficulties in coping with revision for so many subjects, yet it is my solemn duty to remind you that History is still after all, a combination of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Even if you were to do outstandingly well for paper 2, yet careless neglect of paper 1 can reduce an overall A grade to even a C (of God forbid, a D or less).
If you recall, I sent a list of history essays with comments to you not too long ago. Those essays were selected because they are helpful for your prelims.
I am sending another essay that may help you for your revision.
I cannot tell you which topics are going to be tested as this would defeat the purpose of preparing for A levels. But I can and have been giving you as much help as I can with regard to highlighting important topics and providing essays with comments. I expect you all to do your part and not simply abandon paper 1, a choice which one may live to regret if not corrected.
History reps please pass this mail and attachment to your classmates.
HINT: For UN, pay special attention to the last few topics presented by your classmates. Trust me, you need CK
For essays, for goodness sake do not ignore conflict and cooperation. Remember the global economy sub topic that I told you Cambridge will remove after your batch too.
matthew quek
Posted by dassw3e1 at 17:23
Thursday, 10 September 2009
please pay for teacher's day!
Hello :DSo teacher's day has come and gone
and it's time to pay yonghui back money because total cost is >$140
and her account have very little money left
:(
anyway it can be roughly divided like so:
everyone from mr ng's class pay $5
everyone from mrs toh's class pay $6
please pay soon! asap! immediately!
miracle egg
jiayou with mugging :D
