Hello, all!Here's the second of three sets of annotations from the literature text "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed". As these are scanned directly from the texts, I will make them free for everyone to download and use. I make absolutely no claims to the play, and all its components. Yes, the annotations are mine, … Continue reading Don’t Know, Don’t Care by Haresh Sharma – Annotations
Perfecting Pratas by Desmond Sim – Annotations
Hello! How has everyone been coping with the Circuit Breaker? Boredom aside, I hope everyone is, at least, fighting fit. The Circuit Breaker has made teaching very difficult for both teachers and tutors alike, and I've been impacted as well. In light of the time needed to prepare and conduct my online classes, I no … Continue reading Perfecting Pratas by Desmond Sim – Annotations
Analysing a Literature Text for Better Understanding
Hello everyone! The school holidays have ended, and much to the chagrin of many of you, the government has decided that you shall all continue with your regular school hours sans CCA. Let's look on the bright side: things are very much under control here, and you don't have to live in fear of the … Continue reading Analysing a Literature Text for Better Understanding
Why Literature? Understanding the Subject and it’s Value
Source Understanding why we need to study mathematics, science, and even history barely motivates students to put in the effort. What more a subject you don't see the purpose of? "Why must I study literature?""Isn't literature like English? So why must I study it twice?""Study literature for what? I'm not going to teach literature or … Continue reading Why Literature? Understanding the Subject and it’s Value
Literary Devices to Know (Lower Sec Literature)
Annotating a poem, play, or a piece of a prose is not just about finding out what the basic meaning/message is. Rather, there is a lot more to discovered when you read between the lines. But what does it mean to read between the lines?
Breaking Down the PEEL Method for Writing Essays
One of the keys to effective communication is to communicate in an easy to absorb flow. This is why we use the PEEL format. Whilst it is not the only way to effectively communicate a stand, it's an easy-to-adopt structure to use until you have gotten a hang of persuasion.
Writing Essays – The Keys to Communication
Source The PEEL method is the most-commonly taught method when it comes to essay writing in Singapore. Despite that, many students still struggle with understanding how to use the PEEL method across different subjects. In this three part series, we'll discuss the keys to communication through essay-writing, break down the PEEL method (complete with examples), … Continue reading Writing Essays – The Keys to Communication
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