Dear students,
Not knowing whether this is applicable or not. But as far as i am concerned, this would be a great help if we are to confirm our verb patterns whether or not they are correct. Here they are..
Malcolm X was reading. He was tough yet intelligent. In fact, he was an avid reader. Everyday, while he was in prison, he read a wide range of books. His teacher gave him the books.
There are six patterns that we commonly use in our sentences.
1. Malcom X was reading ( SV)
2. He was tough yet intelligent ( SVCA(adj))
3. He was an avid reader (SVCN(noun))
4. He was in prison ( SVA(adverb - place)
5. He read a wide range of books ( SV0)
6. His teacher gave him the books (SVDI) - Subject verb direct object indirect object
I have tried on 3D students. And most of them could memorise them quite easily. Only i haven't told them yet on how to make full use of it when it comes to writing. Writing this helps me improvise this concept as i found that students can hardly memorise the patterns like previous two years' batches unless presented in story-line style. And to me , Malcolm X represents a symbol of emancipation from ignorance as he was once quoted after being asked about his alma matter as saying that "his alma matter is books". He gave a prominence to reading and self-taught method of learning.It is hoped this will though small make a difference in order to help students self analyze their writing.
Sir
Thursday, June 16, 2011
SORT OF REFLECTION
Dear students,
More or less, we have three months left before another so called battle loom in our midst. I without doubt have a handful of things to worry about as compared to previous years, i have so far done very little this year around.Most possibly, not having a clear cut picture of this year's output has resulted in the ever-ebbing motivation.And as they say, people are against novelty out of nothing but novelty. The same might apply to me as i used to have a colleague sharing almost the same passions and goals in seeing students's final outputs.Nevertheless,i haven't thus far found the lost gem as invariably it takes time and sort of gut to mingle with a new comer, let alone the new will be the one from whom we will have to take order.Of course, i need to be a bit careful as we might have different set of philosphy of teachings and approaches.This alone left me clueless...
Sir
More or less, we have three months left before another so called battle loom in our midst. I without doubt have a handful of things to worry about as compared to previous years, i have so far done very little this year around.Most possibly, not having a clear cut picture of this year's output has resulted in the ever-ebbing motivation.And as they say, people are against novelty out of nothing but novelty. The same might apply to me as i used to have a colleague sharing almost the same passions and goals in seeing students's final outputs.Nevertheless,i haven't thus far found the lost gem as invariably it takes time and sort of gut to mingle with a new comer, let alone the new will be the one from whom we will have to take order.Of course, i need to be a bit careful as we might have different set of philosphy of teachings and approaches.This alone left me clueless...
Sir
Friday, June 3, 2011
HI..
Dear friends,
Here i am, in Bangkok, trying to unwind the ever blowing ones back in Malaysia.The problem is i cannot open my email to check the goings on.I will be back to internet within a few days to email mark. Just say hi..if you visit this blog as it is possibly a great help.
Sir
Here i am, in Bangkok, trying to unwind the ever blowing ones back in Malaysia.The problem is i cannot open my email to check the goings on.I will be back to internet within a few days to email mark. Just say hi..if you visit this blog as it is possibly a great help.
Sir
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
A REUNION WITH...
Dear students,
Of late, i apart from virtually flipping some websites, i will of course have a peek at this blog as this sort of reflection corner mattered to me in some unique ways. It felt once like a resting point after myriads of untangled things remain fast tight. I took all students representing speech choir last fortnight to the airport beach and give them a few bucks.All students were excited upon knowing that Miss F would join us as well.Then, the story unfolded and there they met after being separated for months. Thanks Miss F for sparing a short while to meet and entertain you x students.
sir
Of late, i apart from virtually flipping some websites, i will of course have a peek at this blog as this sort of reflection corner mattered to me in some unique ways. It felt once like a resting point after myriads of untangled things remain fast tight. I took all students representing speech choir last fortnight to the airport beach and give them a few bucks.All students were excited upon knowing that Miss F would join us as well.Then, the story unfolded and there they met after being separated for months. Thanks Miss F for sparing a short while to meet and entertain you x students.
sir
Thursday, April 21, 2011
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT - A MISTAKE THAT WE LOVE TO MAKE
Interesting wall decoration in one of the form 3 classes in LB
Sunday, April 17, 2011
SPEAKING - MY STORY
Dear students,
It is a universal truth that todays will be yesterdays.And today's jobs-well-done will be etched as memories worthy to recollect,otherwise worthy to reflect. Thus spur our ever fluctuating confidence to face challenges unsurmountable to many but not to us.The first time as my memory could dive deeper into the past was when i was at a matriculation at the then IIUMC Lembah Pantai campus. I was unanimously selected to emcee a farewell party with lecturers.To me, just a speech then was a tall order. Knowing that a few of my colleagues especially from KL and Selangor were well-verse in English. I just took up the challenge as i told myself that at least i would know how to speak English in front.
My friend,named Abdul Rahman Koya Kuti,from mamak descent was assigned to draft a text for me. To see him speaking and reading with ease and confidence like a magic then. He was just lying on the bed when he without much effort verbally translated into English every single word and phrase of the text. i scribbled fast every word that my ear could catch without putting much thought of grammatical structures and spelling. Then i memorize key words to help me look spontaneous while emceeing the farewell party. I did not write long as i just need to memorise them as fast as possible, let alone ..i was so scared then that my knee turned weak thinking of emceeing the party in English
I memorise almost every sentence ,a half page length of text,to be familiar with correct accent and intonation. The farewell party went smoothly and classmates and teachers alike heaped praises onto me though deep in my heart i knew i did not deserve them.
It has been 13 years since i memorised a few phrases.Nevertheless, i still could remember the phrases. The phrase sounded simple but...
Sir
It is a universal truth that todays will be yesterdays.And today's jobs-well-done will be etched as memories worthy to recollect,otherwise worthy to reflect. Thus spur our ever fluctuating confidence to face challenges unsurmountable to many but not to us.The first time as my memory could dive deeper into the past was when i was at a matriculation at the then IIUMC Lembah Pantai campus. I was unanimously selected to emcee a farewell party with lecturers.To me, just a speech then was a tall order. Knowing that a few of my colleagues especially from KL and Selangor were well-verse in English. I just took up the challenge as i told myself that at least i would know how to speak English in front.
My friend,named Abdul Rahman Koya Kuti,from mamak descent was assigned to draft a text for me. To see him speaking and reading with ease and confidence like a magic then. He was just lying on the bed when he without much effort verbally translated into English every single word and phrase of the text. i scribbled fast every word that my ear could catch without putting much thought of grammatical structures and spelling. Then i memorize key words to help me look spontaneous while emceeing the farewell party. I did not write long as i just need to memorise them as fast as possible, let alone ..i was so scared then that my knee turned weak thinking of emceeing the party in English
I memorise almost every sentence ,a half page length of text,to be familiar with correct accent and intonation. The farewell party went smoothly and classmates and teachers alike heaped praises onto me though deep in my heart i knew i did not deserve them.
It has been 13 years since i memorised a few phrases.Nevertheless, i still could remember the phrases. The phrase sounded simple but...
Sir
Monday, March 14, 2011
..AND THEY WILL THINK SOMEDAY
Dear students,
Gone are the days when our spirits were united, so high that we managed to face hurdles unsurmountable to many especially those without dreams.We have already passed a quarter of this year yet i still fail to spread any well-thought plans without which we are no different from those counting on soothsayer's wishes. i wonder why the spirit has been diminishing as if so far i have fought something transient which has already eclipsed. They say true power lies within. It feels like now, true power is never truer without Him granting to a person of His choice. Again, they claim two heads is always better than one. This will be true if two mutually complement each other lest failures await as there shouldn't be two lions on a mountain.
Sometimes, having spent a considerable time reflecting on things i shouldn't have done the first time eats my sinew and brain that result in poor work performance.After all, it is not advisable.It dragged me days and even weeks to naught. This is very unfair to my innocent students whose teachers embroiled in incessant woes. They, like those in elite schools, deserve the best learning experience though having to settle with mediocre minds whose teaching exercise is treated as nothing more than a dull routine.And i am no exception though i regret at times but there is very little change thus far. I am tickled and feel guilty by the memory of marking papers for three classes in just one hour after being alerted by PK1 . No wonder some students did not put much thought to answer their papers well or resorted to cheating seemingly knowing full well of their teacher's attitude.
This proved that i failed to uphold the values that may have far reaching effects to my subjects.How should i expect them to raise and improve their performance to a satisfactory level if values of my own are questionable.I love my students but as far as i remember i hardly tell them as to me is unbecoming to eagerly express affection. Yet,i know they knew.i tried to be stickler for time, but to expect overnight change from students is not on the card as this is sort of culture,it takes time.At least enough to me if i can make them think. To borrow a quote from Socrates ' i cannot teach anybody anything , i can only make them think'. This hopefully will give my unbecoming deeds a justice as above all i want them to think and be a man.
Sir
Gone are the days when our spirits were united, so high that we managed to face hurdles unsurmountable to many especially those without dreams.We have already passed a quarter of this year yet i still fail to spread any well-thought plans without which we are no different from those counting on soothsayer's wishes. i wonder why the spirit has been diminishing as if so far i have fought something transient which has already eclipsed. They say true power lies within. It feels like now, true power is never truer without Him granting to a person of His choice. Again, they claim two heads is always better than one. This will be true if two mutually complement each other lest failures await as there shouldn't be two lions on a mountain.
Sometimes, having spent a considerable time reflecting on things i shouldn't have done the first time eats my sinew and brain that result in poor work performance.After all, it is not advisable.It dragged me days and even weeks to naught. This is very unfair to my innocent students whose teachers embroiled in incessant woes. They, like those in elite schools, deserve the best learning experience though having to settle with mediocre minds whose teaching exercise is treated as nothing more than a dull routine.And i am no exception though i regret at times but there is very little change thus far. I am tickled and feel guilty by the memory of marking papers for three classes in just one hour after being alerted by PK1 . No wonder some students did not put much thought to answer their papers well or resorted to cheating seemingly knowing full well of their teacher's attitude.
This proved that i failed to uphold the values that may have far reaching effects to my subjects.How should i expect them to raise and improve their performance to a satisfactory level if values of my own are questionable.I love my students but as far as i remember i hardly tell them as to me is unbecoming to eagerly express affection. Yet,i know they knew.i tried to be stickler for time, but to expect overnight change from students is not on the card as this is sort of culture,it takes time.At least enough to me if i can make them think. To borrow a quote from Socrates ' i cannot teach anybody anything , i can only make them think'. This hopefully will give my unbecoming deeds a justice as above all i want them to think and be a man.
Sir
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