Creative Phrases T2W6 (from the boys) + Homework

Sample answers for T2W6 (from the boys)

1. Gritting my teeth in anger, I stomped away from my sister.
2. My sister and I escaped unscathed from the burning house.
3. Shrieks of terror echoed the air when the chainsaw wielding murderer appeared.
4. My parents shook their heads in dismay when as they watched me being handcuffed by the police.
5. Tears rolled down my eyes like a spoiled faucet when I was scolded by my teacher.
6. After the bomb blast at the mall, the shoppers ran helter-skelter.
7. My realisation had hit me like a twenty pound hammer when I found out that Jeb was part of the evil scientists.
8. The tourists were busy clicking their cameras away at the newly opened River Safari exhibits.
9. Panting and gasping for air, I sat down after a tiring 1.6 kilometre run.
10. A distraught-looking lady came to me and asked me if I had seen her son.

Homework: all due on Friday.

1. LRD page 19, to be completed in the Spelling Book. Colour and do a 30-word (minimum) write-up.
2. SA1 2012 Booklet B. Time yourself, maximum 1hour and 10 minutes.

Have a good rest during the Labour Day public holiday tomorrow.

Anti Littering Posters

 

 

 

 

 

Conversation Card ...

Write a 50-word (minimum) write-up for the following card in your Spelling Book and submit it on Monday. By the way, there will be Spelling for T2W6 Creative Phrases on Monday too.

Have a good weekend and be ready for your SA1 Oral on Monday.

Creative Phrases T2W5 (from the girls)

1. My eyes gleamed with excitement as I lined up for the famous roller coaster ride.
2. My brother smiled sheepishly when his teacher praised him for his good work.
3. As frightened as a grasshopper, I ran away from the haunted house at jet-liner speed.
4. I was having a whale of a time at the new amusement park.
5. Cowering in a corner, I covered my face with my hands and started to cry.
6. When I saw the dead cat, I felt a sudden lurch in my stomach.
7. Cursing and swearing under his breath, John left the shop in a fit of anger.
8. I gave a grin that stretched from ear to ear because I had scored well in my examinations.
9. A deafening cry penetrated the surrounding, breaking the silence of the night.
10. My pupils dilated with horror when I saw the body of my friend on the floor.

Take Note ...

• Compo corrections are due tomorrow.
• LRD (22 Apr 2014) page 4 is due tomorrow. Suggestion: Write out your 50-word (2 or them) responses on a piece of paper (small enough to be pasted in your Spelling book).
• LRD (22 Apr 2014) page 2 (littering poster) is due by next Monday 28 April. However, this task is optional. If your are sending to stdot, remember to send a cc (carbon copy) to me.
• Synthesis Test tomorrow.

Compo Corrections and T2W4 Creative Phrases Sample (from the boys)

• Complete your compo corrections by Wednesday, 23 April.

1. Disheartened by my exam marks, I retreated to my room and cried.
2. He is a very pessimistic person who always looks at the negative side of things.
3. The criminals were caught trying to make counterfeit money secretly.
4. Being optimistic gives you the strength to get through difficult situations easily.
5. The family of the passengers on board the missing plane which crashed into the sea cried bitterly.
6. A dark mood came over Jane when she was bullied that day.
7. I was grief-stricken when I heard that my best friend had passed away in a car accident.
8. The beggar lived a destitute life in the slums of Mexico.

• Reminder that there will be Spelling based on T2W5 list tomorrow.

Artists at work ...

 

 

Weekend homework ...

... is all to do with Oral.

1. Do  write-ups of your Picture Discussion and Conversations for LC Practice 3 and 4. Do them on foolscap paper.
2. Practise your reading using the Practice 1 to 4 Reading Passages in the LC Book. Practice makes perfect.

Keep fit and healthy!

LRD, Spelling and Cyberwellness Pledge

• Do a write-up of at least 50 words (minimum 3 reasons) for the LRD activity on page 4. Cut the activity out and paste it in your Spelling book.
• There will be spelling for Unit 6 words/phrases. Revise the list.
• Check out the Cyberwellnes Pledge page above for the details of your task. The task is due by 19 May but preferably, try to finish it by 12 May. Points are up for grabs as well as attractive prizes from the organisers.

Happy video ...

... contributed by Kyle.

Thanks Kyle!

Comprehension WS, DSA reply slip and Conversation Card ...

• Submit the completed Comprehension WS by Monday.
• Today, you were given an information note, a brochure and acknowledgement letter for DSA. Return the acknowledgement slip on Monday. By the way, ACS (Independent) and SOTA are holding their open houses tomorrow. If you are interested, please go have a look.
• Complete a 50-word write up in your Spelling book for this Conversation Card:

T2W3 Creative Phrases Sample Sentences

Sample answers:

1. Julie has realised her mistake and is truly remorseful so I think you should forgive her.
2. Racing at an incredible speed, the F1 racers zoomed past the fans.
3. On the verge of tears, I picked myself up after falling down.
4. The family clasped their hands in prayer in the temple.
5. I let out a cry that penetrated the silence of the night when the man stabbed me twice in the stomach.
6. Gary quirked one eyebrow up and sneered at the old ladies.
7. His parents were overwhelmed with grief when they heard that he had met with an accident.
8. An awful feeling of loneliness lurked in the pit of my stomach.
9. With a deadly glint in his eyes, the murderer advanced towards the victim.

LS 6.2 ...

is due tomorrow. It is actually Synthesis using relative pronouns like who, that, which etc.

Also, be reminded that you will be writing a composition tomorrow, so bring along your writing 'stuff'.

Homework ...

• The comprehension worksheet, target skill: How, is due tomorrow. Read the passage carefully before attempting the questions.
• Revise your creative phrases list T2W3 for tomorrow's spelling task.

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T2W2 Creative phrases and SA1 2011

Sample Answers:

1. Completely bewildered by the experience, I just stood there, my mouth agape.
2. I was awakened from my peaceful slumber by the fire alarm.
3. Tears were cruising down my cheeks when I found out that my dog had died.
4. Out of curiosity, he opened the box and peeped inside.
5. In remembrance of my late grandfather, i put a picture of him on my bedroom wall.
6. He shook his head vehemently to dislodge the bees that were in his hair.
7. Without a tinge of guilt, Michael turned away and walked off without apologising.
8. After much persuasion from Jon, I finally decided to get out of bed.

• The SA1 2011 Booklet A is due on Monday. Please time yourself: maximum is 50 minutes to complete.

1.6 km run ...

target skill: combination

• This comprehension worksheet is due tomorrow.

target skill: phrase

• The worksheet, "target skill: phrase", is due tomorrow. Staple this worksheet behind the 'reference questions' worksheet.

PSLE GIRO letter and Comprehension WS

• IMPORTANT!!! Please submit your PSLE GIRO letter with your parent's acknowledgement by tomorrow. The signature MUST be from your parent whose account is used to pay your fees by GIRO. If you are paying by cash, DO NOT bring along the money yet. I will inform you when to bring the money to school at a later date.
• The worksheet, "target skill: reference questions", is due tomorrow.