TEACHER'S BLOG

The Final Exercise for Section 7 LE0620

2011-06-27T08:26:00.005+08:00

Assalamualaikum Brothers and Sisters...

Here's a website that I would like you to check out. There are some possible topics to be discussed. Choose one topic from the page and give two points why you agree or disagree with the topic. Leave your ideas in the comment box below. How to do that?
1. Firstly, choose the topic from the website.
2. Secondly, copy the topic and paste it in the comment box.
3. Next, start typing your points in the comment box or you can also use the Notepad to type it first.
4. If you use the Notepad to type your ideas, copy and then paste it on the comment box after you are done checking your sentences.
5. Lastly, don't forget to type your name under your comment i.e Written by Jasmine.

You are also adviced to check your other friends' work and give your comments. You are also encouraged to give additional information on the topic that your friends have given. Being critical is good.

I will be checking from time to time.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: NO CLASS

2011-01-05T12:05:00.013+08:00

Assalamualaikum
This is not my choice not to have class this Monday 10th of January 2011. However, here is an assignment for tomorrow. Here are the instructions:

1. Write an essay based on this statement: The trend towards smaller family units and households is a positive development. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

2. Submit the essay to your Dropbox by 1PM, 10th of January 2011. I will have the dropbox open for you to do the submission of your essay from 11 AM to 1PM only.

This week is also the Project submission week. Use the time to finish the newspaper. Thursday is still the submission day.

Have a good day students....

Yeay! No Class Today!

2011-01-03T09:21:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Yes, I can't come to class today. It is my daughter's first day of school. I am sure some of you remember her. HOWEVER, yes, there is a however for today. Include one more section in the newspaper: AN INTERVIEW column.

Below are the instructions:

1. Discuss with your group members what would be a sensational topic to ask residence of Nilai (can either be one of the students, the guards, the teachers or just anybody).

2. Ask that person some questions regarding the sensational topic of your choice.

3. Record the conversation as it will be easy for you to transcribe (find the meaning of this word in the online dictionary). Make full use of your hand phone (the one with the camera and voice recorder)

4. Include some pictures of the interview: the interviewer and the interviewee or the interviewee only. It is really up to you.

Before the holiday, I have asked each group to complete at least 80 percent of your newspaper project. Therefore, this Thursday, I would like to see more than 80 percent ready. This should include the interview column. This should be interesting. And thanks to Fathi for helping me to inform everyone that there is no class today but there is a mini project to be done!

Can't wait to see your project and make sure bring laptops to class this Thursday too.. I am planning to replace an hour of today's cancelled class this Thursday, like always.

Your teacher who is excited about sending her kid to school for the first time,
Zubaidah

Ps: Be wise in choosing the 'sensational topic'.Feel free to drop any questions in the comment box.

Assignment for LEM 0620 Section 819

2010-12-12T10:44:00.000+08:00

Assalamualaikum
I have a reading assignment for you to do. For those who read this please inform your friends who do not have access to the Internet. It is a vocabulary exercise 1, 2, 3 and 4 in your "The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test Reading" book page: 188-196. We shall discuss the answers tomorrow in class.

One tip: Do not use your dictionary to get the answers.

Have a nice Sunday!

A New Assignment

2010-12-01T09:53:00.002+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Dear students/bloggers of the class,

I have promised to give you an assignment and most of you just cannot wait to do it, right?

I want you to write in your post about an experience that you can never forget. Imagine that you are writing in a newspaper column (as this writing must be included in your newspaper project). Write what you feel about the experience, what had happened, who was involved and where did it happened. It is more of a free writing, so you don't really have to worry about the format. It is like writing an interesting short, a very short story. You can also add what you have learned from the experience that is if you have learned something from it. You may also include a picture that will make your entry interesting.

So, have fun in writing this entry. You have until this Friday, 3rd of December, 2010 to complete it.

If you have any question, just drop it in the comment box.

Jonathan Klein: Photos that changed the world

2010-11-15T09:34:00.004+08:00

Assignment: Section 819

Sorry that today’s class has to be cancelled. However, this is an assignment (individual work) that has to be completed during the holiday. It is due on Monday. I will open a Dropbox in LMS for you to ‘drop’ your assignment. As of today, there are only 12 students from our section who have subscribed to LEM 0620 (SECTION 819). If you haven't please do so before the holiday dear...

Here is the assignment. Watch the video linked above and follow the instructions that I have below:

1. Identify the main ideas that you gathered from the speaker.

2. Based on the main ideas that you have gathered, write your own opinions on the topic. Do images have the power to change the world? Use your own experiences in explaining your opinions. Include a picture that is significant to you in the essay.

3. This essay has to be typed-written and shall be included as one of the materials for your newspaper. This essay is to be 'dropped' in your class dropbox (LMS) latest Monday 22nd of November 2010 at 9AM.

4. I would also see your NEWSPAPER frame on Monday. Do bring your laptop (at least one laptop for each group) to class on Monday, 22nd of November 2010, 11AM to 1PM.

If you have any question, leave it in the comment box.

Thank you everyone.

NEW SEMESTER NEW FACES

2010-11-01T12:28:00.000+08:00

Assalamualaikum,

Welcome to the new semester everyone. The previous students are no longer in my class therefore their blogs will be inactive although I do wish that they will keep on blogging for fun. But of course, many did enjoy blogging in my class last semester, I hope.

This semester is going to be a bit different. Each of students is required to create their own blog and link his or her blog to mine and to other friends from the same section. So, new students, how to start?

1. Create a Google Account especially for the blog.
2. Follow all the instruction on the www.blogger.com website.
3. Choose a design that reflects who you are.
4. Wait for your first assignment that will be posted in my blog on the 5th of November 2010 (Friday's Deepavali)

Therefore, you have plus minus 5 days to complete this first assignment.

Your Assignment

2010-09-02T08:01:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum

I have mentioned the assignment in class yesterday. Here are the instructions on how to do it.
1. Choose the 5 individual essays (Task 3B) posted by your friends either from Section 17 or 21. Use my blog to browse for the essays of your interest.
2. Read each essay carefully.
3. Give your comments in their comment box.
4. At the end of the essay, do write your name like this : Commented by: Asfia

You might ask how to give your comments. Give your view on the organization, the language and the content. If possible, give your comments the way I did it when I called you to discuss about your essay yesterday. I believe your friends will appreciate your opinions as they can also learn a lot from them. I will be checking your work.

Have fun!

It's ONLY 2 MINUTES

2010-08-23T15:28:00.001+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Apparently, the preparation time given for you during the speaking assessment is only 2 MINUTES. Please take note. Thank you...

EPT SPEAKING ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR SECTION 17 & 21

2010-08-22T22:15:00.002+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Section 21 (BENL) :

Tuesday
Date: 24 AUGUST 2010
Time: 3.00 PM- 5 PM
Venue: C 3-25
( for Group 1, 2, 3 & 4 ONLY)

Wednesday
Date: 25 AUGUST 2010
Time: 8.00 AM - 10.00 Am
Venue: C2-10
(for Group 5, 6 & 7)

Section 17 (ECONS)
Tuesday
Date: 24 AUGUST 2010
Time: 9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Venue: C2-14

Wednesday
Date: 25 AUGUST 2010
Time: 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Venue: C2-18
(for Section 17, Please contact Madam Zauyah to know your Date of Assessment).

Get ready at the the venue 15 minutes before your group's turn.

You might not be assessed by your own teacher but don't let that bother you. You will be fine as long as you follow the tips I have given you in the previous entry. Good Luck again. Hopefully with the blessings of Ramadhan, each and every one of you will be scoring your speaking assessment.

Final Pointers for Your EPT Speaking

2010-08-20T10:50:00.001+08:00

GROUP DISCUSSION?

Here are some pointers that I need you to read and apply when you are doing the Speaking Test:

1. DO NOT read what you have written down on your paper.

2. DO NOT have to really communicate with the others. Give your substance.

3. Give your points CLEARLY.

4. Avoid LONG PAUSES when presenting your points.

Have a good weekend and don't forget to practice speaking with your friends. Tell me that you have read this notice by writing something in my comment box. I need to know that you have read this important message. Good Luck to all students!! *Group 17 and 21, please tell your friends from the other groups regardless of their level too*

SUBMISSION OF THE NEWSPAPER

2010-08-17T11:39:00.000+08:00

This is a gentle reminder. I hope that every group has started working on the hard copy of the newspaper as the final product that you have to submit. Teacher A might want to see the newspaper too. THE DEADLINE is:

19th AUGUST 2010 (THURSDAY). (for section 17, Madam Z said the 18th August)

I hope you will do the best. Use all the materials you have posted in your group blog. Don't forget the works you have done with Teacher A too. Be creative. I will see you work on Thursday then.

Above is a picture I found in the Internet. What is the issue here that it worth discussing?

Using Google as a Calculator

2010-08-12T10:26:00.000+08:00

Using Google as a Calculator

Who would have guessed Google can help us to count too?

Linking You to Language Forms and Functions for Speaking and Listening Test

2010-08-12T09:22:00.003+08:00

Speaking Test is Scheduled from the 23rd of August 2010. We must prepare for this ASAP. So... I have linked this entry to a website that might be useful for you not only for the test but also for your everyday conversation with others. If you found some other websites and you would like to share with the others, put the link in your group blog. Don't forget the deadline for the Task 3B. :)
Below are some of the phrases that you can use when having discussion. More to see in the website linked here.

Stating your Opinion

It seems to me that …
In my opinion, …
I am of the opinion that …/ I take the view that ..
My personal view is that …
In my experience …
As far as I understand / can see, …
As I see it, … / From my point of view …
As far as I know … / From what I know …
I might be wrong but …
If I am not mistaken …
I believe one can (safely) say …
It is claimed that …
I must admit that …
I cannot deny that …
I can imagine that …
I think/believe/suppose …
Personally, I think …
That is why I think …
I am sure/certain/convinced that …
I am not sure/certain, but …
I am not sure, because I don't know the situation exactly.
I am not convinced that …
I have read that …
I am of mixed opinions (about / on) …
I am of mixed opinions about / on this.
I have no opinion in this matter.

Outlining Facts

The fact is that
The (main) point is that …
This proves that …
What it comes down to is that …
It is obvious that …
It is certain that …
One can say that …
It is clear that …
There is no doubt that …

Want to win BIG MOOLAH?

2010-08-11T12:04:00.000+08:00

Salam Everyone...

First of all I would like to wish everyone Ramadhan Mubarak. This would your first time fasting in Nilai. I am sure you will fine it interesting and challenging. A friend of mine in OZ have just up-dated her FB status and she was saying that they are breaking their fast at about 5.45 PM. Aren't we all envious of the people down under?

Alright, about the big money: RM 150 for first place, RM 100 for second place and RM 75 for third place. This prizes are going to be given to those groups who win the best newspaper award. I know that we have discussed whether the on-line newspaper can be accepted. Well, the meeting was held and NOPE, we have to send a hardcopy newspaper. I hope all groups from both Section 17 and Section 21 will be taking the challenge and submit the hardcopy newspapers to me by the 20th August 2010. I know some would say you won't have the time to do it... but hey... everything is already posted in your blog. Just copy and paste...

We shall discuss the whole matter at anytime we need to. If you need help, call me or leave your questions in the comment box.

Now.. let's talk about the deadline for Task3B. For section 21, the deadline is at 6AM this Saturday. For Section 17, the deadline is at 6 AM next Monday. Please keep yourself up-dated with further announcement both in the blog and the LMS.

By the way... your EPT is also around the corner. This is just a gentle reminder.
Assignment or announcement?

A Task for Section 17

2010-08-05T08:05:00.001+08:00

Discuss this topic in my comment box. There are so many social-ills and cases involving innocent children outside home. They face danger especially when they are going to school, Some believe that children must be equipped with mobile-phones when going to school. What say you?

Share your idea, either you agree or disagree. Use the whole day. Be sure that you include your name after your ideas. i.e. I think............ (Laila).

Let's say you disagree with a person, begin your points like this, Soleh, I disagree with your point... (Laila). Leave as many comments as possible. Be critical of other people's ideas. You will learn a lot.

By the way, students from section 21 can also participate in this discussion.

I will be monitoring your discussion from you-know-where.

NEW Theme: New Assignment

2010-08-03T15:08:00.001+08:00

Last week you have completed Task 2B (pair work). This time, you are going to work solo. The theme is Economy. For Section 21, we have discussed in class on Monday. For Section 17, please think of a topic before our class tomorrow and tell me your topic in class. Remember that this is an individual task.

Let's have fun this week ya!

Why do you think I have this photo here?

Deadline for Task 2B and the others

2010-07-22T17:05:00.002+08:00

Twisted Life!

Have you heard your friends complaining and saying that life is twisted. What does it really mean? Well, to me, life is kind of hectic now (wonder why I am blogging while giving this announcement to you). So, you have so much on your plate now? Worry not. I am going to tell you the deadlines for 2 tasks that I have given to all of you to be done this week and to be finished by next week.

For Task 2B, the pair work (compare and contrast of the invention of your choice): Deadline: 27th of July 2010. Surprised? I am giving you a longer time to complete the essay (including proofreading and editing) before posting it in your group blog. There should be 2 different entries for two pairs of each group blog. Don't forget to write the writer's names at the end of the essay. Try to write your essay worth reading.

For Task in LMS, it is an individual work. Retrieve it from your LMS Dropbox and SEND it back to the same dropbox. This applies to both Section 17 and Section 21. Deadline: 26th of July, 2010.

Lastly, to those who have not posted the entry on Fast Food, in the blog, please do so. It is a group work. Now, I have only one thing left to say : ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND. Life as a student can be painful... enjoy it while it lasts.

Your loving and caring English Teacher.

Do ask any questions regarding these 3 tasks whenever needed in my comment box.

Inside McDonalds Meat Processing Plant

2010-07-16T08:52:00.002+08:00

View the video: there are some other YouTube videos related to the production of McDonalds products. Watch and analyze them too.

Fast food, everyone loves it. Ask anybody in your life who has never eaten any fast food in his or her entire life. Well, this clip has everything to do with invention. Invention of fast food!

Compare and contrast life before and after the invention of fast food. Post your opinions as an individual or as a group in your group blog.

This assignment is due Monday, 19th July, 2010 by 5PM.

Looking forward to reading your work.

Tasks for Section 17

2010-07-11T20:07:00.004+08:00

There are 3 tasks that I have for you here, for today's class (14 JULY 2010) time 2 - 5 PM. Section 17.

Task 1

Do you recognize the two prominent figures above?

Tell us what you know about the two.

Leave your answer in my comment box.

Task 2

Subscribe to LMS, LEM0620(5087) to get notes on Comparison and Contrast Essays. You have till the end of this week to subscribe to it.

Task 3

You are required to write an essay (pair work) on invention. It has to be a compare/contrast essay. The essay is due in two weeks. Try to find a suitable topic for your Task 2B. We will discuss your possible tomorrow. Therefore, you need to do your Internet research or go to the library to find sources for your essay today. Bring your sources, hardcopy or softcopy to class tomorrow.
Click here for more information on famous invention.

An Advice for Everyone

2010-07-04T19:47:00.002+08:00

G'day!!!!

Dear Both Group 17 and 21,

I am still here and tomorrow is my big day. Do pray that I will not get panicky and die in front of my audience of heart attack :).

Here is ONE assignment for this week. Remember that in your newspaper, you need to have an 'advice column'. I need you to create one, in a group, what would be the best advise that you can give to every readers that you have. This advise has to be different from the topic that you are doing now. Think of an advise you would give to people that would benefit them emotionally.

This assignment is due on Thursday.

REMINDER:

Task 1: Group Work : The essay on Nature that you have been working on for the past 2 weeks is DUE this Friday. Please post the Assignment on An Advice for Everyone first and then another assignment on Task 1 after that.Remember to check your essay first, for grammar and spelling. There are 4 or 5 members in your group so, work closely together.

I am still thinking about my presentation tomorrow. You guys have fun while I am away, OKAY!! :) I will be giving some gifts from Brisbane/Gold Coast for the group that has the best essay. GOOD LUCK!

From Brissie with Love;

Second Assignment for Section 17

2010-07-01T08:00:00.006+08:00

*This assignment is actually for Group 17. However, it didn't come out as expected. Therefore, Both Group 17 and 21 have to do this assignment this week. I expect to see the assignment done in your blogs. Thank you :)

I hope by now all groups have been following the other blog groups in the section and also my blog. Here comes the second assignment for both Section 17 and Section 21.

You need to read all the latest entries of the other groups in your Blog List that you have done.
Now you need to read each blog and leave comments, suggestions, ideas, or opinions on how the group can develop their topics.

I hope all of you remember that in the comment box, you need to use formal language as the practice of utilizing this blog is to familiarize yourself and train yourself to be aware of your language.

I might be posting something in our facebook too.

When is it due madam, you might ask: Well, this assignment is due Wednesday this coming 7th JULY Malaysia Time: 5 PM. I will be keeping track from here.

Till we meet again.

Today's Assignments for Section 17

2010-06-30T15:34:00.002+08:00

This assignment is for Section 17 since I have to miss our classes today and tomorrow. What is it that you need to do as a group?

1. In your group blog, add another gadget to get My Blog List as I shown in the picture above. How to get it, go to Design and then click on add gadget as shown above.
2. Later, just follow the instructions given carefully. Blogspot is very user-friendly.

You may ask why I want you to do this particular task. Well, I need you to add the other groups in your section and also section 21.

I hope the assignment can be done by 5 PM today, June 30 2010.
THERE WILL BE ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT FOR THURSDAY... Just wait for it. Adios... After this, Inshallah, I will be monitoring you from you-know-where. Have fun people.

How to Write an A+ Thesis Statement

2010-06-28T23:47:00.000+08:00

The first video on how to write your thesis statement.

How to Write a Good Thesis Statement

2010-06-28T23:35:00.003+08:00

The Second Video on How to Write A Good Thesis Statement.

Now that you have viewed two videos that give you some ideas on how to write a good thesis statement, please give your response whether the video helps you to understand how to write thesis statement or it does not help you at all. Leave your response in my comment box by 5 PM, Tuesday, 29th June 2010. Thank you.

Good Job

2010-06-27T17:25:00.004+08:00

Salam,

Most of you have submitted your assignment to your group blogs. However, most of the groups, both from Section 17 and 21 have forgotten one more task, (other than providing the summary for your research) which is to provide in your blog the links to your research websites. Here is one example that has followed the instruction given in the previous assignment.

To those who have not, please make amendment in your group blog. It is important to recognize your sources when researching for materials for your own writing. To ::afiqah:: ::riza:: ::khalisah:: ::zaimah:: ::nabi::afiqah:: ::riza::,good that you have completed the assignment.

To the others, hope you enjoy the group assignments. Check out their blog at http://noteandmemo.blogspot.com/

However, you can also insert the link in your entry for the assignment like http://group3lem21.blogspot.com/. Check this one out too. But, your research cannot be done only from one reading. You should read more than one source.

Another thing that I would love you all to do is to follow the other groups listed in my blog. Here is the instruction:

Do explore the new applications that blogspot provides us with. It is fun. Later maybe you can have your own blog (written in English of course).

Have a nice what's remaining of your Sunday. See you in Nilai tomorrow.

Nature

2010-06-23T11:08:00.002+08:00

What is it about NATURE that you know well? What is it about NATURE that makes your day? What is it about NATURE that makes you mad?

This will be your second group assignment (for section 21) and first assignment (for section 17) that has to be completed by Friday 25th June 2010 for section 17 and Sunday, 27th June 2010 for Section 21. Read the instructions below:

1. Look for articles in newspapers or even better, google for materials on NATURE in the Internet.

2. Identify the issues on NATURE that all of you in the group are interested on.

3. Add links to your blog (use ADD GADGET) on a the POSTING, with the heading NATURE. The sub-heading should be what you have gathered from your reading before 5 PM that Friday too.

4. REMEMBER!! This is a group work. Do it together.

I look forward to seeing your work.

FIRST THING FIRST

2010-06-22T15:08:00.001+08:00

What to do?
It seems like most of you do not really what to do with the blog. Alright, here comes the instructions that you all must follow closely:

1. Create a gmail e-mail account for your group. (I hope most of you have done that). The name of your group should match your gmail e-mail account. i.e. satilirah@gmail.com (combination of sakinah, atiqah, khalilah and athirah) I am just using your names as examples.

2. Choose any templates that you all like. You may use the latest template designer Make sure the Blog Title is: LEM0620. In the blog description, please write the members of your group's names and the group name.

3. The choice of gadgets must be minimized. We will discuss that more next week.

4. Let's not make your group blog too colourful.

5. Lastly, your first post will be today's assignment. I do not mind if the blog does not look nice as long as it looks 'presentable' for now. The interface is not the main point here. The main point of blogging is to see the content of your blog.

Finally, I hope that you will work together as a team. That is very crucial and of course none of us wants to be the free riders.

WELCOME or is it too late?

2010-06-22T13:51:00.001+08:00

This will be our first assignment. I am sorry that I have been away since we started the semester. We don't have time to waste then. As I have explained to you during our very short initial class, your group should have a blog. I hope that the first assignment has been completed by you and you have followed this blog so that we can be closely connected. So, get started if you haven't. "teacher Zubaidah will be not so caring if you haven't"
Touching on the group. Each group must consist of 5 or 4 members depending on how many students there are in a section. Each must have group representative who will also be the manager of your group blog.

The comment box that we have here in this blog is for you to utilize if you need to consult me on anything. I shall wait for the assignment that I have passed to your class representatives, Shauqi and Nadia.

Cherishing....

2010-02-05T14:42:00.001+08:00

We still have to discuss the possible topics for EPT.. that is if you want to... feel free to use the blog... I mean, the comment box! Wouldn't it be nice if each and everyone of us has his or her own blog?

A WEEK BEFORE ANOTHER EXAM!!

2010-02-01T11:37:00.005+08:00

I was watching a movie last night. I told Group 5 this morning about the movie. I won't tell you about it here. Aren't we all tired of examination after examination sometimes? Don't we feel like we are sitting on a conveyor belt waiting to be processed to a product that is sale-able? We seek knowledge or we wait for knowledge to come to us? Why aren't we creating knowledge? Well, you have just finished one examination and for sure you are anxious to know the results because in the end because the numbers matter. What you have learned don't matter much. The numbers are more important. This week is the week when we do practices that we have done our whole life. Grammar, the same grammar items we learned 11 years ago. The same rules.

Talking about rules: Footballers play the game, following the same rules everywhere. There is a universal rule for the game. However, the way they play the game is different, right? The issue here is, do we play the game differently? Have we been learning grammar the same way that our grammar abilities have never improved? I am asking the question because I am concerned about us. What's with 'we' and 'us' you might ask...I am referring to all of us. Including myself. We should not stop learning, and if that same strategy we have been using doesn't seem to help to bring any improvement, maybe it is time to change the way we play the game.

Children of IIUM, especially my writing students, to be good at writing to read more. We can only be better at it if we read more English books, magazines of read online newspapers if buying hard-copy is too much for you. Reading is definitely the right way to have better writing skill.

What do you need to do now???

Think of the possible topic that could be asked in EPT for essay. Share the topic with your friends here in the blog. I hope you will do your best. Take care. Set an appointment if you need my assistance.

Let's take of each other.

TO ALL OF YOU

2010-01-28T15:45:00.006+08:00

I want you all to know that it has been great to have all of you as my students this semester. I do hope you have learned as much as I have learned from you. Tomorrow is the day: End-of-semester examination. I wish you all the best. Do remember to plan well and to write well (don't ask me what topic it will be :)). As for your reading examination, read and answer carefully.For the Error Analysis part, just remember what we have learned in class and in the links that I have linked in the blog (that is if you had done it!).

GOOD LUCK tomorrow. Make sure you have good night's sleep so that you will wake up inshaallah healthy and fit to take the exam at 3 PM tomorrow. Don't forget to drink a lot of fluid. Be at the venues: (1) GROUP 5 @ the Mosque hall and (2) Group 15 @ MPN hall 15 minutes before the exam start. If possible, leave your handphone at home (for Mr. Kajang) and at your room. You don't need it for tomorrow's exam.

Once again, I enjoyed having classes with you bunch of sporting students! Remember, we still have classes next week.

This is one of the photos that I snapped during my visit to Agra, India last March.. They have it all on the road there.

They seek for food on the road. Seeing this makes us realize how fortunate we are. Don't be lazy...

Hope you like this one too...

And the Winners Are!!!

2010-01-27T11:57:00.002+08:00

Here's the one I like the most.

nurul husna, nuranati zalikha, shazwani, ayuni nadirah

this is a story about a man who had a big garden and too absessed with it. one day, he was sleeping in his garden and a few minutes later he wake up and ate some fruits from his garden. he also picked some apples and walked to a small river near his garden. suddenly he saw a beautiful woman on the other side of the river. he gave her some of his apples and the woman was kindly enough to give him a loaf of bread. he told the beautiful woman about his garden and the woman was interested to visit his garden. they walked to the man's garden. after sometimes,they saw some children came and the man invite the children to play in his garden. they play some games together. everyone was laughing and smiling happily. unfotunately, one of the children accidently fell and destroyed a flower in his garden. the man suddenly became angry and shouted to the children "get out of here". the children become scared and quickly ran away from there. unluckly the woman felt dissapointed on the man so he left him. after the incident, the man built a wall around his garden and promised not to let anyone in. he was also stayed in his garden to make sure no one brake into his place. a few years later, he was found dead alone in his garden with no one beside him but his flowers.

However, there are some errors in this paragraph. What are they? Do point out, the errors.

The Last Assignment Before Your Exam

2010-01-26T17:30:00.001+08:00

Over?

Over the top!

Here are the two photos I snapped in class before we left for the day. Alright, I have told you what to do in class just now. Submit the work and then I will choose the best story and post it in the next entry.

Have Fun!!

By the way, don't forget, deadline for this assignment is 2.15 A.M, 27th of January 2010. :)

AN ASSIGNMENT FOR GROUP 15

2010-01-20T09:14:00.002+08:00

Group 15.

This is the topic that you all have to discuss from 3 to 5 PM today, the 20th of January 2010. Group 5, just in case you are stopping by can also participate in the the discussion.

The topic is:

Technology makes communication easier in today's world. Many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What danger does the society face depending on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact as the main means of communication? Are we the prisoners of the progress?

You may click on the topic to know other argumentative essay topics available in this world!

I am sure that you are tired of discussing topic on technology but hey, it is everywhere. Give your opinions if you agree or disagree with the topic.

Oh! The assignment has to be done during the two hours that I have mentioned earlier. Make sure you submit the 'classwork'. We shall discuss the topic tomorrow morning in class. I might call one by one to present your opinion in class also. So, remember what you have submitted.

Topics for your examination

2010-01-12T13:45:00.002+08:00

Assignment

Some of you, from both groups suggested that we use this blog to discuss about the possible essay topics that might come up in the final examination and EPT. Well, I do hope that you will make use of this blog as a platform to discuss and argue with each other. The sharing of ideas is essential as it is part of effective learning. I have 2 suggested essay topics down here. We need points for the each topic. You may out line your 3 main points in the simplest way.

Topic 1
the nation. The more educated and cultured people there are in the country the more flourishing and thrifty the country is. Comment on this issue, argue your decision.

Topic 2
Euthanasia as a way of relieving ill people's pain and save them from the tortures of their illness. Do we have the right to take people's life, if after all life is the greatest charisma?

Other than this assignment, I also hope that you have done the exercises on grammar items especially on phrasal verbs. You can never get enough of that!!

Studying Philosophy Is Important

2010-01-06T18:32:00.004+08:00

Assignment or announcement?

Discussion

Here's the topic that I have promised you.

Secondary School Students Should Study Philosophy. Argue for or against the topic.

Before discussing it you should do a research on what philosophy is, I mean, in general.

Your opinions should be submitted from 8 P.M till 9.30 P.M, 6th January, 2010.

Enjoy the discussion PEOPLE!!!!

Better Single Than Sorry.

2009-12-28T12:58:00.007+08:00

Assignment or announcement?

Assignment

Siti Rahmah has informed you about our assignment today. I hope you can do the task within the two hours.

Read the following Book Review and then discuss what you think about the topic. This can be done individually if you want.

Better Single Than Sorry

Better Single Than Sorry A frank, insightful and entertaining book by a glamorous US TV star about how there is more to life than being in a relationship for the sake of it, and how to be happy even if you are single.

'It's time for women to start telling the world - and each other - why it's better to be single than sorry. Yes, it's great to have a boyfriend or a husband, and I'm not suggesting women give up the idea of happily ever after, but I don't believe in settling... The truth is, we know what we're looking for and we must never sell ourselves short.'

Life can be fabulous on your own - the antidote to dating books!

BETTER SINGLE THAN SORRY has a simple, refreshing and powerful message. It's far better to be single than to end up with someone who doesn't make you happy just because you want to be in a couple, feel pressured by society / your friends / your mother, or you want to get married or have kids. She's all for compromising and being realistic, but she encourages women not to settle for the sake of it.

Chapters include:
* Being Single is Not a Curse
* It Takes Guts to be On your Own
* Don't Play Hard to Get - Be Hard to Get
* 50 Reasons Why it's Great to be Single
* But All My Friends are Married...
* Stop Believing You Can't do Better
* Throw Away the Picture of your Ideal Man
* Don't Talk yourself into Liking a Guy
* Basic Instinct - Trust Yours
* What you Want Versus what you Need

Some information on the author of the book.

Jennifer Schefft is well known in the US as the glamorous girl who turned down not one but two opportunities to get hitched to the seemingly 'perfect' man live on TV (The Bachelor and The Bachelorette) and caused massive controversy. Glamorous and refreshing, she has appeared on countless TV shows including Oprah, Good Morning America and the Ellen DeGeneres Show and has graced the covers and pages of People magazine and many others publications.

The topic can be really sensitive. I hope you can be really critical and able to support your ideas and opinions.

Deadline for this discussion for Group 5 is today, 29th December 2009 by 5 P.M.

I will be checking! :)

NEW DISCUSSION

2009-12-08T10:12:00.008+08:00

Assignment or announcement?

ASSIGNMENT

About your previous assignment, I have to say that I am impressed how critical you can be to each other. I hope the spirit of learning has increased tremendously, outside our classroom. Basically, most of you agreed that parents should be held responsible for the wrongdoings of their children. When you disagreed with the topic, you have to give reasons why you chose to disagree, not to give other externalfactors that leads children to commit crime. You have to stay with the topic given. Do you agree? I would like to remind the discussion participants to keep the language as close as possible to formal one. Avoiding 'text messaging' language will be a great practice for your essay writing. Don't you think so?

Here is another topic to be discussed.

Maternity Leave Should be Extended to Six Months. Do you agree? Discuss the topic by giving your points.

Please do some Internet research on the topic with your partner. You may change your partner or stay with the same person for this assignment. This will be topic we will discuss in class next week after the TICE.

Deadline: 14 December 2009 (9 A.M)

I will post another assignment for you to do individually during the holiday starting Monday the 14th of December. Having holidays does not mean learning stops.

I have linked a website to give you some insight of what maternity leave is all about. This topic falls under the theme Family.

Till then, have fun discussing.

GOOD LUCK FOR THE EXAM

2009-12-04T14:39:00.004+08:00

Assignment or announcement?
ANNOUNCEMENT

Read and answer carefully. Wishing you all the best. To those who have not posted your assignment, please do so.
REMEMBER: Exam time

11 A.M. Be punctual.

Your teacher.

Parents Should be Blamed for the Crime Committed by their Children

2009-12-01T14:31:00.002+08:00

Assignment or announcement?
Assignment 3

This is your third assignment using the blog.

Dear students of Group 5 and 15

Please do this in pairs. Choose your partner.

This is the task.

Please provide 3 reasons for choice, whether you agree or disagree with the topic. The reasons can be submitted in the comment box in point forms. Each pair has to comment on other people's opinion. I want to see whether my students are able to be critical of other people's opinions here. Get to work. The last day to submit both your 3 reasons and comments on other people's opinions is stated as below:

Date: 4th of DECEMBER 2009
Time: 10 P.M

A Reading Assignment

2009-11-25T12:19:00.008+08:00

Assignment or announcement?

Assignment

This is a reading assignment to be done during the long weekend. Yes, you have raya to celebrate, but remember that learning should be done continuously.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji.

READ THE ARTICLE BELOW

On Trial: System That Locks Children up for Life Without Hope of Freedom
Protesters say teenagers must be given a chance of redemption - even if their crimes are horrific

by Andrew Purcell

NEW YORK - Of all the issues being considered by the Supreme Court this winter, none is more emotionally charged than life sentences for teenagers. The justices must decide whether sending minors to prison without any possibility of parole is a "cruel and unusual punishment" prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. It is a narrow point of law, but the purpose of America's penal system is in the dock.

[Youths walk in a line at the Texas Youth Commission facility (Photograph: Duane A Laverty/AP) ]Youths walk in a line at the Texas Youth Commission facility (Photograph: Duane A Laverty/AP)
No other country locks up its children like the United States does. An Amnesty International report found just seven prisoners in Israel, four in South Africa and one in Tanzania serving life terms for crimes they committed before they were legally considered to be adults. There are 2225 such inmates in American jails - each one a stark reminder that in the desire to be tough on crime, faith in rehabilitation has been lost.

Defenders of the status quo argue that some rapists, murderers and violent criminals commit acts so heinous they deserve to be imprisoned for the rest of their lives, no matter how young they are.

The organisations challenging this include the National Association of Social Workers, Mothers Against Murders, the Correctional Chaplains Association, the Juvenile Law Centre and a list of religious groups who believe that however grave the offence, it is inhuman to offer a child no hope of redemption.

The Supreme Court abolished the death penalty for minors with its decision in Roper v. Simmons four years ago. In his majority opinion, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that teenagers are less capable of making mature decisions, more likely to act impulsively and more susceptible to peer pressure than adults. He also observed that because their characters are not fully formed, they have more potential to become productive members of society.

The petitioners in Graham v. Florida argue that this reasoning should apply beyond capital crimes, especially where no death was involved. Terrance Graham robbed a woman at gunpoint in her home, a few weeks after completing a previous prison stint for armed burglary and assault. He was 17 years old. The judge sentenced him to life without parole.

The other case being considered by the Supreme Court, Sullivan v. Florida, concerns a mentally impaired 13-year-old who raped an elderly woman. As things stand, Joe Sullivan is one of at least 73 prisoners destined to remain behind bars until they die, for crimes that were committed before they turned 15.

The American Psychiatric Association's legal brief in his favour notes that neuroscience has shown that during puberty, areas of the brain associated with impulse control and risk evaluation are undeveloped. It concludes that "condemning an immature, vulnerable, and not-yet-fully-formed adolescent to die in prison is a constitutionally disproportionate punishment."

Quantel Lotts was 14 when he stabbed his step-brother Michael Barton to death, in what began as a play fight. The dead boy's mother has forgiven him, but the state of Missouri allows no such leniency, having sentenced him to life without parole on a charge of premeditated murder. In several states, there is no minimum age limit at which children can be tried as adults.

Because Sara Kruzan's father was in jail, she was raised by her drug-addicted mother. By her early teens, she had been coerced into working as a prostitute. The abuse continued for three years, until she killed her pimp. She too was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of being set free.

At the Supreme Court hearings, Shannon Goessling spoke for the National Organisation of Victims of Juvenile Lifers. "This system is not set up for rehabilitation," she told the judges. "It is set up for retribution and consequences." Jennifer Jenkins, whose sister was murdered by a teenager, said "there are some people who are so fundamentally dangerous that they can't walk among us."

Former Republican Senator Alan Simpson, part of a group of former offenders petitioning for Graham and Sullivan, gave an impassioned response. As a young man, he started fires, destroyed property, recklessly fired his gun and hit a policeman. "For God's sake, give the guy a chance," he said. "Sort them out case by case. You don't just salt them away for life."

Chief Justice John Roberts has suggested that because "death is different" the Roper ruling has no bearing on custodial sentences for minors. In all likelihood, the decision will again come down to Justice Kennedy.

At one point in the hearing, Mr Kennedy wondered: "What is the state's interest in keeping the defendant in custody for the rest of his life if he has been rehabilitated and is no longer a real danger?" US prisons currently hold 2.3 million people. The larger question is whether a country that incarcerates six times as many of its citizens as the average developed nation has any interest in rehabilitation at all?

Copyright ©2009 Herald & Times Group

FOR FURTHER READING...
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/24-4

We will discuss the topic in class next week.

Assignment 1

2009-11-22T20:44:00.005+08:00

This is the topic to be discussed for this week.

Some people believe that studying abroad brings more benefits to undergraduate students compared to studying in local university. Do you agree with the statement? Please give your reasons in the form of a thesis statement. A parallel thesis statement, that is. I shall expect you to submit the assignment in the comment box by Thursday 26^th November, 2009 by 10.00 P.M.

SOMETHING TO PONDER

"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves."

Francois De La Rochefoucauld

WELCOME GROUP 5 AND 15 OF LEM 6012 SEMESTER 1, 2009/2010

2009-11-16T16:42:00.004+08:00

Salam,

This semester, we will be sharing this together, both my writing classes, ladies and gentlemen from Group 5 and Group 15. Here are the instruction on how to leave your task or assignment (online discussion) on the comment box.

How to leave your assignment in the blog?

At the end of the Assignment or Instruction, you will see comment box as shown below:

Posted by Teacher 1 comments Links to this post

Click on the envelope icon and you will then see a pop up comment box in which you will type your assignment. You can always type your assignment, in microsoft word and save your work. After that, you can copy and paste in the box said.

What to do after you have typed your work in the comment box?

On the bottom of the comment box, you will see this. If you are a blogger using blogspot, use your account. If not, type your name and group number:
i.e Ahmad from Group 5.

Choose an identity

Teacher (Google Account) – Sign Out

OpenID

Publish Your Comment

Preview

When must you respond to the assignment given?
I will give you the deadline on which you have to submit your work before the mentioned date and time.

What is my expectation?
Since this blog is created to make you get connected to your friends outside the classroom, make full use of it. Discussion should be done actively and critically.

Hopefully you will find time to participate in the blog. It is interactive and fun if you want it to be.

Your teacher,
Zubaidah

Wait for me to post your first assignment!

This Week's Class and Assignment 5

2009-06-30T12:27:00.004+08:00

Dear Group 14,

I am sorry that I am not able to teach you writing this week. Something inevitable happen and I have to stay at home at least till Thursday. Anyways, I have read your comments and I have to say that I am eminently impressed because most of you could argue your points. Junaidy, it is great that you can really refute arguments of your friends'. I have a request to make before your mid-semester examination. Please do your own revisions on the grammar items that I have given to you earlier. Follow the list and use your grammar books and if you don't have one, borrow or buy. Remember that 10 sentences with an error each will be given to you together with reading questions.

For this week, I have to ask you to write another essay and I have to think of a topic. Alright, here it is;

Having credentials is better than having wealth. Do you agree?
Write the essay in no more than 450 words.
The essay is due next Monday, 6th July, 2009

Try to give real life examples to support your points. I believe you are already able to write essays with catchy introduction together with a parallel specific thesis statement. Topic sentences that are supported by details and examples. A refutation paragraph that can present the concession and your refutation and of course a very well-phrased conclusion. Well, enjoy your week without writing class while it lasts. You have a week to complete writing the essay. Feel free to do some Internet research regarding the topic. However, I always know when students plagiarize from somewhere. Till we meet again in class next week, insyallah.

Your teacher,
Zubaidah Anuar

What is the subject and the verb of a sentence?

2009-06-25T12:43:00.007+08:00

Yesterday you have written your first essay and you really worked hard on it. For next week, here is your assignment. So sorry for the delay.

Assignment 3

This assignment focuses on your grammar knowledge. You will start looking at sentences by identifying the subject and the object of the sentences. These are sentences that I take from your essays.

Example 1:

Identify the subject and the verb of the sentence.

By reading blogs of other bloggers one can add his or her knowledge and vocabulary as well as improving reading skills.

Use different colours of highlighter to differentiate the subject from the verbs.

Answer:
By reading blogs of other bloggers one can add his or her knowledge and vocabulary as well as improving reading skills.

Find 10 sentences with variety of structures to be discussed in class. Type or write them neatly and make copies for every group for the class.

Your have a surprise:

Your 4th Assignment:

and no you are not getting free curry puff on Tuesday! :)
Discuss this topic in the comment box:

People should stop learning just for the purpose
of possessing credentials. What do you think?

Please students of Group 14, I would like to read some good ideas and opinions on the matter. It is paramount for all of you to be critical about others' views too. However, make sure you give your opinions too. The deadline for the 4th Assignment is Monday, 29th June, 2009 at 1 PM. You may invite friends from other groups to leave their comments too.

Your teacher who is so concerned about your future,

Zubaidah Anuar

Second Assignment for Group 14

2009-06-18T09:40:00.003+08:00

Most of the time in the past, my students were not careful with the language and spelling. However, your group this semester has given me a good first impression. Good job! Most of you tried your best to submit your thesis statements on time.

Our second assignment will be an easy one. For next week, we are going to discuss a topic in class.
The topic is: Blogging harms society. Do you agree?

I am not yet asking you to give a thesis statement for the topic mentioned. What you need to do is to find as much information on the topic and share some of the information with your friends in the comment box. You might want to argue with your friends' ideas or points as you are reading the points posted.

I am expecting an active discussion in this blog for this topic and we shall continue discussing in class next week. You have all Friday, Saturday and Sunday to argue.

I am going to miss all of you till we meet again.

P/S Hope you like the ducklings...

Your teacher,
Zubaidah Anuar
18 June 2009.

Ola My Writing Class Students!!!!

2009-06-16T16:10:00.002+08:00

Assalamulaikum... students of Group 14, used to be Bogus class and now floating. I believe floating from one class to the other is tiring, don't you think so?

Alright, let's get to business. The first assignment for this semester is to post your first THESIS STATEMENT in the comment box. If you are not familiar with blogspot, get yourself a friend who can help you. Below is an example;

Thesis statement: It is agreed that.........................................
by Zubaidah Anuar

Remember the topic: Curfews for CFS, IIUM Nilai students should be abolished.

Deadline: 10.30 PM, 16 June 2009.

Closer Look

2009-02-18T13:37:00.000+08:00

Closer look

2009-02-18T13:31:00.000+08:00

More of Our Pictures...

2009-02-18T13:25:00.000+08:00

My Class... This is the class...

2009-02-18T13:23:00.000+08:00

We had a breakfast party this morning after class. I was not in the mood to teach (is that possible?) and you guys had more mood to eat the nasi lemak. Yeah! I bet the nasi lemak was deliciuos and fattening (oopsie). Anyhow, I am glad that the semester is finally over (for me) but not for you. You still have to study for your EPT (Sunday). Please check the timetable at A&R.

I really had a great time teaching you all and want to thank you for all the supports you have given me (in the blog activities). Hopefully we can still continue blogging even if you are no longer my students.

CAM

2009-02-06T18:55:00.001+08:00

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!

Sorry I could not provide you with the marks earlier. Please read the questions carefully before answering them tomorrow. Most of you, according to your marks insyallah will make it to EPT.

May Allah bless you all.
Please be punctual tomorrow too.

NO MATRIC TICE READING GRAMMAR L & S (35%) FINAL MARK
10% 10% 5% (15%) INDI. (10%) GROUP (10%) 60%
1 083788 7.00 6.33 2.50 12.75 7.00 8.00 43.58
2 084493 7.00 7.33 2.81 13.10 7.30 8.75 46.29
3 084498 6.60 6.00 2.19 13.10 7.30 8.75 43.94
4 084655 6.60 6.33 2.81 13.10 7.20 8.75 44.79
5 085106 7.60 7.33 4.38 12.40 7.00 8.75 47.46
6 085107 6.40 6.67 3.44 12.00 7.20 8.50 44.21
7 085109 6.60 4.33 1.56 11.10 7.30 9.00 39.89
8 085116 6.60 8.33 1.88 12.20 7.20 8.75 44.96
9 085117 6.00 5.67 1.88 12.00 7.20 8.75 41.50
10 085119 5.60 7.67 2.50 11.80 7.20 8.50 43.27
11 085128 7.20 7.67 1.25 11.25 7.00 8.50 42.87
12 085143 5.80 4.33 3.44 10.90 7.00 8.50 39.97
13 085377 6.40 6.00 3.75 10.30 7.20 8.50 42.15
14 085410 5.80 7.33 2.50 9.90 7.20 8.75 41.48
15 085436 5.20 5.00 2.19 10.10 7.00 8.75 38.24
16 085440 6.40 6.00 3.44 11.40 7.20 8.75 43.19
17 085442 7.60 7.33 3.13 12.60 7.30 9.00 46.96
18 085445 5.40 5.67 2.81 11.60 7.00 8.00 40.48
19 085567 7.00 5.67 2.19 10.90 7.20 8.75 41.71
20 085814 8.00 7.33 3.75 12.40 7.30 8.75 47.53

Discourse Markers: CLICK HERE

2009-02-03T10:29:00.006+08:00

The Last Grammar Notes for you on Discourse Markers, the correct transitions for specific contexts.

Please read and try to understand the notes. Copy and print out the notes for your own reference.

The End-of-semester examination is scheduled this Saturday, 7th of February 2008. Just a reminder, please read all of the grammar items listed to be studied for the whole semester.

Yours truly,
Your teacher

Click here

What Do You THINK about THIS BLOG?

2009-01-15T13:24:00.004+08:00

Dear students,
I have been blogging for long but only recently (from semester 1) I feel blogging is not created only for fun, but also for educational purpose... for you to learn English by using blog as a tool. In this entry, I want to hear your sincere comments on what you think about the utilization of blog in our Writing Class. Please be honest. Leave your comments before 12.30 tonight.

Your teacher,
Madam Zubaidah

Media

2009-01-13T08:30:00.003+08:00

What type of media is newspaper? Most of you did not specify what kind of media is newspaper. I need you to do some research on media before coming to class for the second draft tomorrow. I have checked your language. Most have to work harder in proof-reading your own essay. Please stick to the words limit I have given earlier in the semester to avoid any deduction of marks. Please try to remember what you have written and do some revisions on Subject Verb Agreement before tomorrow. I have checked your essays and here are my comments for the mass:

1. The introduction does not give the focus of the topic. Instead of focusing on reading newspaper, most students give emphasis on reading in general.

2. Some of the supporting details are not relevant to the topics. Please give supporting details relevant to the topics when writing your second and final draft.

3. Number of words exceeded word limit.

4. Refutation paragraph. Please study the format again. Remember my lecture on how to write refutation paragraph. You do not use Point A, B, and C to support your refutation.

5. Of course: Subject verb agreement. Do, please do proof-read your essays before handing it in tomorrow. You must check your language.

6. Spelling: Do make sure you have the correct spelling for all the words. Some even spelled habit, habbits... it is not a rabbit.

There... please be prepared for the final draft tomorrow students... I will see in the morning.

5th Assignment

2009-01-10T09:41:00.002+08:00

In this assignment, you are required to come up with possible topics that you think will be given to you for your TIMED IN-CLASS essay next week. Each student has to give a topic. The deadline for this assignment is before 10 PM Sunday, 11 January 2009.

Thank you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-01-01T21:52:00.001+08:00

To all my students, happy new year and meet you again on the 5th of January 2009 in class.

Grammar Exercises and Notes for Mid-Sem Examination

2008-12-24T08:09:00.004+08:00

Assalamualaikum students,
I wanted to cover 2 more grammar items today in class. Since there is no class today, I will have to ask you to study the notes links under GRAMMAR NOTES column.

For Modal Verbs, focus on modal verbs to
1. show permission, i.e. may
2. show probability, i.e. could

For Adjectives, focus on adjectives end with -ed and adjectives end with -ing.

Hope you will do this task because most probably you will be tested on these items including the items you have presented in class last week. If there is any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.

Assignment 5

2008-12-19T15:10:00.003+08:00

Why should violent televisions programmes be censored?

Why blogging is harmful to the society? ASSIGNMENT 4

2008-12-13T09:12:00.005+08:00

I was reading your essays and I was surprised to read that most of you wrote to agree with the topic of the essay in class; Blogging harms society. In this task, I want you to give your answers to why blogging is harmful to the society. Remember the deadline.

PLEASE READ OTHER PEOPLE'S COMMENTS AND MY COMMENTS BEFORE POSTING YOUR COMMENT. I WANT TO SEE YOU ARGUE SOME OF THE POINTS PRESENTED BY YOUR FRIENDS AND ME. IF YOU HAVE DONE THE ASSIGNMENT AND STILL HAVE MORE TO SAY, GO AHEAD. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR POINTS ARE NOT SOME GENERALIZED IDEA AND BIASED STATEMENTS.

A Replacement Teacher for Next Week's Classes

2008-11-28T09:28:00.003+08:00

Dear students,

By now most of you knew that I would not be able to go to your writing classes till the 8th of December. The operation went well and I am now recovering. However, your classes will resume and a teacher will go to class and teach you. Please go to your class, she or he will be taking attendance and make sure you do not miss any sessions. I will see you back, insyallah after eid' adha's holiday.

Madam Zubaidah.

Something to share with you

2008-11-23T18:31:00.004+08:00

They were riding the motorbike without helmets. What can you say about this situation?

THIRD ASSIGNMENT

2008-11-18T23:38:00.002+08:00

Dear students,Sorry that I cannot come to class for your grammar presentation today, (Wednesday). Something happened and my doctor advised me not to go to work at least for today.
Well, your next assignment would be commenting on your friends' introduction. I have done one comment on Amina's introduction and I believe that you can do the same. Please include the name of the writer of the introduction, i.e. Shaipul, ... commented by, Dzulkarnain and end it by inserting your name. This will be your assignment that I would have given if I had gone to teach you today.
Please do this assignment, and make sure that you have the comment posted by Sunday, 12 noon.
Don't have too much fun without me around in Nilai. Make your grammar presentation better for next week.
Take care then...
Madam Zubaidah

Second Assignment: Advertisements Are a Good Guide for Consumers

2008-11-17T13:33:00.003+08:00

Salam,
I have to apologize to most of you whose comments in the first Assignment was accidently deleted while I was moderating them. Never mind, I have read all and thank you so much for such wonderful response. It is nice to know you all and insyallah you will get to know me too.

Here's the second exercise that you have to submit by 12 noon, Tuesday, 18 November, 2008.

Advertisements are a good guide for consumers. Do you agree?

What you have to submit is just the introduction for the essay. Make sure you do not use short forms and of course, as mentioned in class, you should not use 'I' and 'we' in your introduction.

So, I expect your assignment to reach the comment box on time.

Your teacher.

2008-11-10T20:49:00.004+08:00

If you somehow wonder what could be the reasons people blog, here's some possible answers that you can read from this link

--> http://www.bgsu.edu/cconline/barrios/blogs/write/index.html

Some might have your own blogs and have been blogging for years and you could be better bloggers than I am, that's good meaning that is an advantage for you and me. However, for those who have not even heard of blogging, I hope that by the end of the course you will have your own personal blogs so that the passion to write good English does not stop there.

Here's another website that you can read and in this site, there are instructions on how to create your own blog.

------> http://www.bgsu.edu/cconline/barrios/blogs/write/index.html

Happy reading and tell me what you think about it.

YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT: WHO ARE YOU?

2008-11-09T21:36:00.004+08:00

Salam dear new students of mine,
As the first entry, I need you to introduce yourself to me and your classmates by
1. telling me your name
2. describing yourself
3. telling me whether you are a blogger or not

I expect to read your entry in the comment box by 12 midnight Sunday.

Thank you.