Week 8(2)

Today we do speaking activities....we need to form a group and make a forum...ok here is the instruction...

ž  This discussion is to be conducted on a forum basis

ž  One member will be the compeer/host and the rest will be the panel members

ž  The group needs to discuss the reasons, effects and suggest solutions for the issue at hand.

ž  You can use the internet to get as much information as possible to help you in the discussion.

I forgot what is my question so i just want to tell here that i the reason i did not like very much the speaking is because my speaking is as bad as form1 student...haha
OK thats all for today...see in the next blog....=)

Week 8(1)

We will make it quick..today we learn about how to write compare and contrast essay...Compare and contrast essays are the other big essay types in academic writing. A comparison shows how two subject are similar; a contrast shows how to subject are different. People compare and contrast in both writing and life. In writing, you must first decide whether you will compare, contrast or both.

Here is the explanation of how to write the compare and contrast essay.

Introduction-      The introduction must have a hook to attract the attention of the reader to read your  essay. Besides, it also must contain quotation, statistic or any facts that can make your reader enjoy reading your essay. Don’t forget about the thesis statement.

Body paragraph-  Difference 1, with topic sentence

Difference 2, with topic sentence

Similarity with topic sentence

Conclusion-         Summarising the main ideas or restating the thesis statement.

To learn more about compare and contrast essay...go to this link...

http://www.eslbee.com/compcont.htm

Week 7(3)

Before this we learn about how to write the introductory paragraph...now we learn on how to write the conclusion....

Here is some explanation from Miss Zu about the conclusion paragraph...
-The first sentence is the restatement of the writer’s point of view.
-The second and third sentences are a summary of main ideas.
-The fourth while sentence is the final comment that “rounds off” the paper thus, bring the discussion to a close.
-Don’t use the exact wordings you have in the introduction.

You can also put some question and suggestion or opinion on your concluding paragraph to make it better...

Here is a brief list of things that you might accomplish in your concluding paragraph(s).* There are certainly other things that you can do, and you certainly don't want to do all these things. They're only suggestions:

• include a brief summary of the paper's main points.
• ask a provocative question.
• use a quotation.
• evoke a vivid image.
• call for some sort of action.
• end with a warning.
• universalize (compare to other situations).
• suggest results or consequences.

To read more...you can read here....

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm

Thats all...bubye...

Week 7(2)

Today miss zu want to teach us about how to write cause and effect but with her own way....she divide us into 5 group.....then she show us a video and ask us to write cause and effect essay based on the video....
In this kind of essay, the aim is to explain the causes (reasons) or the effects (results) of an event or situation. I think this type of essay is the easier one compare to other.


Here is a little bit guide...

1-Present an event, phenomenon or trend. This will be the cause and the starting point of your essay. You should explain the background of the cause in significant detail so your reader understands the basis of your paper.

2-Explain the effects of your event, phenomenon or trend. You should continually refer back to the cause to make links and connections between the cause and effect. Links and connections will help your audience effectively process the cause and effect.

3-Limit your major points. While there may be multiple causes or multiple effects in any given relationship, limit your points depending on the length of your essay. Too many points will only confuse your reader.

4-Organize your essay effectively. A good model to follow is a thesis statement that presents your event, phenomenon or trend at the beginning of the essay. Each subsequent body paragraph should start with a topic sentence that explains the cause or effect up for discussion.

5-End with a recap of the causes and effects discussed in your essay. In complicated essays like cause and effect, it's important to revisit the major points and the overall idea of your essay so the reader can tie together your thoughts.

Want to read more??...you can read here...

http://eslbee.com/cause.htm 

Hope you all enjoy...see ya

Week 7(1)

Ok today miss zu teach us about how to write the introductory paragraph, the function and technique...
Here a some technique to write a introduction paragraph...

1-Begins with a broad, general statement of your topic and narrow down to your thesis statement / Funnel.

2-Using Facts or Statistics

3-Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you want to develop / Contrast to the thesis statement /turnabout.

4-Explain the importance of your topic to the reader / Use Current Events.

5-Use an incident or brief story or Personal Examples / Observations.

6-Ask rhetorical questions.

7-Use a quotation.

8-Using definition

You can combine two or more technique to make your introduction better....
Miss Zu ask us to write a introduction paragraph by combining 3 technique....
We did it..hehe....
If you want to learn more...here is the link...
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/paperassignments/a/introsentence.htm

See you later...

Week 6(3)

Do you know what is thesis statement???....
Today we will learn how to make thesis statement....do you know what is thesis statement???

A Thesis statement, in essays, is a single line which clarifies the main argument for the rest of the essay. The thesis statement is usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document and summarizes the main point and perspective of the writer. The main function of a thesis statement is to introduce the reader to the purpose of the document and outline the major topics that will be covered to achieve that purpose. The thesis statement must then be referred to in the conclusion of the essay, as the author must then balance the multiple perspectives presented in the argument: which side of the argument is stronger and how does this enhace the reader's understanding of the debate? If the main argument of the essay in unclear, then the thesis statement is badly written.

If you want to read an example of thesis statement....here is my thesis statement....

There is no doubt that smoking Hookah is as addictive as smoking cigarettes and it usually affects smokers prominently on their health condition, consequently, this implication might be caused by several reasons not only due to peer influence but as well as appealing characteristics and easy accessibility of  Hookah materials.

If you want to learn more about thesis statement...you can just go to here...
http://tipsforresearchpapersandessays.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-write-thesis-statement.html

Week 6(2)

Today we still talk about term paper...but before we write a term paper....we need to submit our outline 1st.....arif and i spent 1days to make the outline....i guess.....
Here is how to write the outline....

so thats all for today...see yaa

Week 6(1)

After the last entry which is synonym, today miss zu teach us about basic essay structure which is about introduction, body paragraph and conclusion.

For the introduction, you must have a hook to attract your reader. You can use statistic, fact, quotation, question and personal opinion.

You must also have a thesis statement in your introductory paragraph.

For the body paragraph, you must also have a topic sentence for each body paragraph. Then you must have a supporting detail.

For the conclusion, you must restate the thesis statement and put a summary for all the body paragraph. You can also put some question and opinion.

Week 5(3)

I guess that you will be wondering why is it Week 5(3) after Week 4(1). This is because miss zu is not feeling very well for the class that i did not write it in my blog.

Enough of that, today we learn about synonym. Synonyms are words that are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Synonyms can avoid repeating the same words when you writing an essay.

There is a certain skill involved in choosing the most appropriate synonym, as not all are created equal. It is important to consider the connotation of the word because some synonyms can inject a different meaning than the one intended.

For example, one synonym of sad is "gloomy" however, this word carries quite a negative connotation. Depending on the circumstance you can use it, but if you just want to say that someone is "down," then another synonym such as "blue" or "unhappy" would be more applicable.

Here is a list of adjectives and their synonyms that are commonly used to describe people.

• Beautiful: Attractive, Pretty, Lovely, Stunning
• Fair: Just, Objective, Impartial, Unbiased
• Funny: Humorous, Comical, Hilarious, Hysterical
• Happy: Content, Joyful, Mirthful, Upbeat
• Hardworking: Diligent, Determined, Industrious, Enterprising
• Honest: Honorable, Fair, Sincere, Trustworthy
• Intelligent: Smart, Bright, Brilliant, Sharp
• Introverted: Shy, Bashful, Quiet, Withdrawn
• Kind:Thoughtful, Considerate, Amiable, Gracious
• Lazy: Idle, Lackadaisical, Lethargic, Indolent
• Mean: Unfriendly, Unpleasant, Bad-tempered, Difficult
• Outgoing: Friendly, Sociable, Warm, Extroverted
• Rich: Affluent, Wealthy, Well-off, Well-to-do
• Strong: Stable, Secure, Solid, Tough
• Unhappy: Sad, Depressed, Melancholy, Miserable
• Lucky: Auspicious, Fortunate
• Positive: Optimistic, Cheerful, Starry-eyed, Sanguine
• Bossy: Controlling, Tyrannical

Here are some miscellaneous words and their synonyms:

• Baffle: confuse, deceive
• Hypocrisy: duplicity, falseness
• Pacify: appease, placate
• Recalcitrant: obstinate, stubborn
• Turbulent: disordered, violent
• Valid: authorized, legitimate
• Old: antiquated, ancient, obsolete, extinct, past, prehistoric, venerable, aged
• True: genuine, reliable, factual, accurate, precise, correct, valid, real
• Important: required, substantial, vital, essential, primary, significant, requisite, critical
• Weak: frail, anemic, feeble, infirm, languid, sluggish, puny, fragile

Synonyms Test

Below are a list of synonyms related to the adjectives above. Match the right synonym with one of the adjectives above.

1. Loaded
2. Disconsolate
3. Stalwart
4. Clever
5. Cute
6. Truthful
7. Beneficent
8. Convivial
9. Virulent
10. Reserved
11. Languid 
12. Jocular
13. Benevolent
14. Assiduous 
15. Blissful

Answer Key: 1. Rich; 2. Sad; 3. Strong; 4. Intelligent; 5. Beautiful; 6. Honest; 7. Kind; 8. Outgoing; 9. Mean; 10. Introverted; 11. Lazy; 12. Funny; 13. Fair; 14. Hardworking; 15. Happy

Week 4(1)

Hi all....today we will learn about new thing which is fact vs opinion....miss zu want to teach us how to differentiate between fact and opinion.... According to Miss Zu, a fact is something that is true about a subject that can be proven or something that actually happened. We can know if it is a fact when the statement contain ‘percentage or numbers’, ‘according to..’, ‘have a year’. But for the opinion, is what someone thinks, conclusion, or view. For examples ‘I think..’,‘I believe..’ and many more. Besides, we can state that a statement is an opinion when there is an adjective.

After give a talk, miss zu divides us into some group. She give us an item and ask us to give 5statement about the product. Then the audience need to guess how many fact and how many opinion in the statement.

You can see the picture below....

This is Nadhirah's group. They have 4 members which are Nadhirah, Saleha, Syamimi and Shima. They promote a product of Safi cream which can make skin smooth like a baby skin.

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This is Fatin's group. They also have 4 members in group which are Fatin, Qistina, Shahida and Farzana. They promote a product of Safi face powder which can whitening people skin and reduce oil on the face. Qistina have a great voice and she very talented to be a promoter. :P

 This is Farhana's group. They have 5 members in group which are Farhana Zaidi, Hasmalis, Farhana Januri, Aini and Aliyah. They promote a product of Safi Oil. The product can prevent our face from UV-Ray and can reduce wrinkle.

This is my group. I have 4 members in the group which are Arif, Amira, and Durrah. They promote a product of Syurah cream. All of us are very sporting during presentation. Love you guys! ^_^