Dear 2R1
As promised, attached is the Error Analysis for the written assignment.
Do study hard and you will see improvements ultimately.
Love
Ms Marie Lee
Error Analysis – How can Singaporeans be better neighbours?
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Analysing Advertisements as A Visual Text
Dear 2R1 kids
We have seen how advertising can be a powerful tool to bring about messages to their desired target audience through this video
In groups of 4-5, discuss using 1 advertisement, about the messages of advertising. You should use 2R1 Advertisement Discussion (this form) to answer some key questions. You should pick an advertisement with pictures and words for discussion.
Have fun dissecting the advertisements! You will learn so much from 1 “simple” advertisement.
Newspaper Article #3 – “He helps settle noise dispute, put out fire”
**Reminder: If you select this task, you need not do Article #1 and #2.
Go to this website and read the article “He helps settle noise dispute, put out fire”. Answer the following questions in this format by clicking “Reply” on this post.
1) Do you feel that the dispute between the Chinese and Indian family require the intervention of Mr Mohammed Farhan? Could it be resolved without Mr Mohammed Farhan?
2) Some people would feel that what Mr Mohammed Farhan did was none of his business and that he could be labeled a “busybody”. Do you feel this way? Why?
3) Mr Farhan said “Neighbours can be closer than relatives”. In Chinese, a saying of similar saying dictates that “Relatives who stay far away are not as precious as neighbours who stay close to you.” Do you agree with this point of view and why?
Remember, all 3 questions need to be answered to be considered as a complete post.
Have fun!
Love,
Ms Marie Lee
Newspaper Article #2 – “Everitt Road dispute reignites”
**Reminder: If you select this task, you need not do Article #1 and #3.
Go to this website and read the article “Everitt Road Dispute Reignites”. Answer the following questions in this format, by clicking “Reply” on this post.
1) Using the headline “Everitt Road dispute reignites” as a clue, what do you think this article is about?
2) The parties involved in the dispute had to go to court multiple times for their actions. What do you think of having to resort to the court to resolve problems among neighbours?
3) Imagine that you are a resident of Everitt Road and many Singaporeans have heard of the much publicized dispute of your estate. What will you feel towards your neighbourhood? Why?
Remember, all 3 questions need to be answered to be considered as a complete post.
Have fun!
Love,
Ms Marie Lee
Newspaper Article #1 – “How to Be a Good Neighbour (According to HDB)” by S M Ong
**Reminder: If you select this task, you need not do Articles #2 and #3.
Go to this website and read the newspaper article by S M Ong, first published in The New Paper. Comment on this post in this format, using your full name.
1) Do you think the author, S M Ong, is positive about the initiative launched by HDB? Why?
2) Quote from the article, 2 phrases that back your answer in (1).
3) Do you agree with S M Ong’s point of view in this article? Explain your answer.
All 3 questions must be answered to be considered as a complete answer 
Newspaper Article Reflection
Dear 2R1
We were talking about neighbours and ways we can become good neighbours. Your next task is also related to the topic of neighbours.
Task: Pick one of the 3 newspaper articles selected – Article #1, Article #2 and Article #3 and answer the questions for the selected article using the comments (Click “Reply”).
Deadline for this assignment: Thursday 26 January 2011
We are one step closer to achieve more general knowledge together with greater English competency. Cheers!
Love,
Ms Marie Lee
Video Comments – Filial Piety
In class we watched a video by the Petronas Group (Malaysia) about filial piety and we discussed how we can be filial to our parents.
I would now like to show you another video, this time from the Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports (MCYS) on filial piety.
Task: After viewing this video, comment on this post answering the following questions:
1) The Petronas and MCYS videos, despite being of the same theme of filial piety, are very different. State 2 differences you can observe from this video.
2) Which video do you think is a better way to promote filial piety and why do you say so?
Have fun watching the videos!
