We will get there
Remember the days, we set out together with faith?
Remember the times, so fine, when we thought that
Nothing could stand in our way?
Then things weren't the same, the life that we knew had to change
We've struggled through, the darkest storms
We thought we couldn't tame
Together we've tried, as we stood side by side
I knew we'd build a new world
A world of hope for ever after
Chorus:
Deep in my heart I just know
Right from the start, we will grow
Look where we are, we've come so far
And there's still a long, long way to go
With all of my heart, I will care
I'll play my part, I will share
With family and friends, together we'll stand
And in the end, hand in hand
We will get there
So now we begin, working together to win
Believing in trust, it must
Be possible to overcome anything
There's so much to do, there's so much we can contribute
By sharing just a little love
We will start again anew
So why don't we try? If we stand side by side
I know we'll build a new world
A world of hope for ever after
Deep in my heart I just know
Right from the start, we will grow
Look where we are, we've come so far
And there's still a long, long way to go
With all of my heart, I will care
I'll play my part, I will share
With family and friends, together we'll stand
And in the end, hand in hand
We will get there
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This poem expresses me – who I am, what I am like now, how I feel about life. The life during primary used to be easy and relaxed. “the times so fine.” My friends and I used to imagine ourselves as a grown-up, having graduated the top of the university. “when we thought that nothing could stand in our way.”
Then, things changed after we all advanced to secondary school. The life we had got used to over six years of primary education had to change. It changed from a relaxed to a busier schedule. “Then things weren't the same, the life that we knew had to change”. All of us struggled from the lack of sleep and the our ignorance of some topics that we now are so familiar with. “We've struggled through, the darkest storms”. We had thought we would never come through secondary school life. “We thought we couldn't tame”.
After the shock of the abrupt changes in our life, we decided that we would work best in a group so we got together despite going to different schools. “Together we've tried, as we stood side by side”. We still maintain the confidence that one day in the future, we will be successful in whatever field we are in and contribute to mankind in one way or another. “I knew we'd build a new world A world of hope for ever after”.
In my heart, I know that we will continue to advance and progress to the higher levels of education. “Deep in my heart I just know Right from the start, we will grow”. At the end of primary six, we looked back to our first day of primary one. It seemed such a long time ago. But when we look forward to our bright future, we realize there is a much longer path to follow. “Look where we are, we've come so far And there's still a long, long way to go”
I care for all those close and dear to me “with all of my heart”. I will play my part in the contribution to society, I will share what I know which others may not know. “I'll play my part, I will share” Friends and family are those who are closest and dearest to me, together we will walk on and work together towards our goals and finally, we will arrive at our destination. “With family and friends, together we'll stand And in the end, hand in hand We will get there”.
So now we start on the long arduous journey, working together towards our objectives. “So now we begin, working together to win”. We trust each other and believe in it, then we will be able to work as a cohesive group. “Believing in trust, it must”, thus being to achieve almost everything. “Be possible to overcome anything”
There is too much to do on this world, as much as we are able to contribute. “There's so much to do, there's so much we can contribute”. And just by sharing a little love by doing charity and helping the world’s people. “By sharing just a little love”.
We can then undo whatever wrong we have done. “We will start again anew”.
We ought to try to contribute, (So why don't we try?) if we work together we can make an entirely new, better world(I know we'll build a new world). A world better for the rest of the world. A world with hope.(A world of hope for ever after)
This poem shows what I place first in my heart; friends and family. I truly believe that working with those who I get along well with will increase the efficiency of our work. And the confidence that I have in my friends and I that we will one day be successful is from the bottom of my heart.
Since this song is about working together with other people; friends and family, and my learning style is interpersonal, I think a poem on working together is in order.
We are never alone
Even in the darkest of times,
When there was no light
At the end of a seemingly endless tunnel
We are never alone
We may sometimes think that
We have to do a task all by ourselves
But I will show you that
We are never alone
In the most hopeless of times
Where you have given up
You will see, beside you, family. See?
We are never alone
You decide to work with them
And together you
Start to chip away at the most solid of rock
Keeping others from you
And you hear on the other side
Similar scraping noises
We are never alone
Soon, by removing all that stands between allies
You soon mass a large number of friends
And with your family,
Start to rush to the narrow beam of light
Which was granted for your unity
The first arrives, and pulls the gap wider
So everyone can escape
The imprisonment of being alone
We are never alone
Having succeeded
Cheers and hugs,
Everyone is happy.
Even the jailer rejoices at the reunion of the prisoner
For it was the clever him
Who wanted to teach to all
We are never alone
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Poem on a household ..... thing.
It can be good
It can be bad
But without it my mood
Will turn sad
With it, there are two paths
One to go further in knowledge
In English, Science and Maths
The other to push you over the edge
P.S (It is a computer.)
It can be bad
But without it my mood
Will turn sad
With it, there are two paths
One to go further in knowledge
In English, Science and Maths
The other to push you over the edge
P.S (It is a computer.)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Reflection for online lessons
I) Overall did you put in more hours per day with E-Learning or a regular school day with homework?
On the whole, I spent more time with E-learning on the homework. This is because I have access to much more resources to give the best assignment and therefore I spent much time on the Internet doing research, and some times I get carried away.
II)Were you able to complete the Language Arts assignments in about an hour each or did they take longer?
Longer. I took things at a more relaxed pace and could use the resources I had do my work, such as the Internet.
III)I like assignment 3 the most as it allowed me to express my feelings and emotions through poetry. I did not like assignment 1 that much because I could not find much figurative language in my chosen poem.
IV)A designated day for to post each assignment so we do not attempt all at once in an attempt to finish the homework quickly(and to do other recreational activities) and ending up learning nothing at all. And perhaps some clearer formatting and instructions.
V) I enjoyed E-learning. The pace is relaxed yet time rushes past us in great dollops, and soon we will be back in school. Only thing is that there is little interaction and socialising. Great learning experience for English and other subjects.
On the whole, I spent more time with E-learning on the homework. This is because I have access to much more resources to give the best assignment and therefore I spent much time on the Internet doing research, and some times I get carried away.
II)Were you able to complete the Language Arts assignments in about an hour each or did they take longer?
Longer. I took things at a more relaxed pace and could use the resources I had do my work, such as the Internet.
III)I like assignment 3 the most as it allowed me to express my feelings and emotions through poetry. I did not like assignment 1 that much because I could not find much figurative language in my chosen poem.
IV)A designated day for to post each assignment so we do not attempt all at once in an attempt to finish the homework quickly(and to do other recreational activities) and ending up learning nothing at all. And perhaps some clearer formatting and instructions.
V) I enjoyed E-learning. The pace is relaxed yet time rushes past us in great dollops, and soon we will be back in school. Only thing is that there is little interaction and socialising. Great learning experience for English and other subjects.
Lesson 6
Q2)
I do not think that it is right to build a casino . Despite the fact that there are advantages, the negative effects of a casino outweigh its advantages.
Therefore, I object to the opening of a casino in
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Lesson 3
My badge has a Latin motto
Hope for the future
The future is hope
Or something
At times black crows try to interrupt
When we sing the National Anthem
It is difficult to maintain
The whiteness of my shoes
Especially on Wednesdays I must admit there is something quite special
About the bare thighs of hardworking scouts
The Malay chauffeurs
Who wait for my schoolmates
Sit on the car park kerb
Telling jokes to one another
Seven to the power of five is unreasonable
On Chinese New Year Mrs Lee dressed up
In a sarong kebaya
And sang Bengawan Solo
The capital of Singapore is Singapore
My best friend did a heroic thing once
Shaded all A’s
For his Chinese Language Multiple-choice paper
In our annual yearbook
There is a photograph of me
Pushing a wheelchair and smiling
They caught me
At the exact moment
When my eyes were actually closed
This poem was written in the form of a free verse, structuring it like daily conversation, as if it was trying to engage the reader in normal conversation, relating events about school life, rather than poetically. Alliterations were not used, showing that making this poem have a musical effect is not the top priority in composing this poem. Imagery was used. For example, "black crows" and "whiteness of my shoes". Even though these are not very strong "pictures", they enable the reader to "see" what the poet is trying to show.
1)The poet misses his secondary school. He recalls many significant details of the time he had, regardless of whether it happened regularly or not. Many of the things he remembers are those of happy times, that he did not leave this school without regrets. He seems to want to go back to secondary school life given the chance, to enjoy his past memories once more.
2)Poem of my school
My old school.
My old classroom.
My old teacher.
My old friends.
It was such a long time
Since we moaned about homework.
It was such a long time
Since we cheered when the bell rang.
It was such a long time
Since we had to do practice papers.
It was indeed such a long time
Since we were told to sit down and be quiet.
The computer lab.
Our old haunt.
Pleading,
Rioting,
Begging,
With our teacher,
To let us go.
Chaos
Havoc
and Anarchy
That was how we used to describe
The greatness of our class
After great struggles, we came through
Half went with honors,
Leaving with pages of valuable history
Recorded by our young school.
Others were not bad
Though there were better
Yet all were proud to have
A book each
In the history record
Having gone through and done the unprecedented
Despite the joys and celebration as a class,
There was sadness
It was time to go.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
We swore
through tears and smiles
that we would stay as one.
One united class. One united group of forever friends.
Hope for the future
The future is hope
Or something
At times black crows try to interrupt
When we sing the National Anthem
It is difficult to maintain
The whiteness of my shoes
Especially on Wednesdays I must admit there is something quite special
About the bare thighs of hardworking scouts
The Malay chauffeurs
Who wait for my schoolmates
Sit on the car park kerb
Telling jokes to one another
Seven to the power of five is unreasonable
On Chinese New Year Mrs Lee dressed up
In a sarong kebaya
And sang Bengawan Solo
The capital of Singapore is Singapore
My best friend did a heroic thing once
Shaded all A’s
For his Chinese Language Multiple-choice paper
In our annual yearbook
There is a photograph of me
Pushing a wheelchair and smiling
They caught me
At the exact moment
When my eyes were actually closed
This poem was written in the form of a free verse, structuring it like daily conversation, as if it was trying to engage the reader in normal conversation, relating events about school life, rather than poetically. Alliterations were not used, showing that making this poem have a musical effect is not the top priority in composing this poem. Imagery was used. For example, "black crows" and "whiteness of my shoes". Even though these are not very strong "pictures", they enable the reader to "see" what the poet is trying to show.
1)The poet misses his secondary school. He recalls many significant details of the time he had, regardless of whether it happened regularly or not. Many of the things he remembers are those of happy times, that he did not leave this school without regrets. He seems to want to go back to secondary school life given the chance, to enjoy his past memories once more.
2)Poem of my school
My old school.
My old classroom.
My old teacher.
My old friends.
It was such a long time
Since we moaned about homework.
It was such a long time
Since we cheered when the bell rang.
It was such a long time
Since we had to do practice papers.
It was indeed such a long time
Since we were told to sit down and be quiet.
The computer lab.
Our old haunt.
Pleading,
Rioting,
Begging,
With our teacher,
To let us go.
Chaos
Havoc
and Anarchy
That was how we used to describe
The greatness of our class
After great struggles, we came through
Half went with honors,
Leaving with pages of valuable history
Recorded by our young school.
Others were not bad
Though there were better
Yet all were proud to have
A book each
In the history record
Having gone through and done the unprecedented
Despite the joys and celebration as a class,
There was sadness
It was time to go.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
We swore
through tears and smiles
that we would stay as one.
One united class. One united group of forever friends.
Lesson 4
1)The title "Paper" refers to the stocks that were bought. Stocks are actually another form of gambling. As the stocks goes up, the value of the "paper" rises and money is made. In the end, the man dies but has a grand funeral showing what he might have gained. A large house, a car, a happy family.In paper.
2)Ah Boh was extremely superstitious when she was gambling. She tried to recall dreams and interpret them to give herself numbers, believing it was a mystical fore=ce who gave her the numbers wanted her to help her win.Sh even went so far as to weighing her employer's cat and asking a month-old baby to help her pick numbers. Worst of all, she would go and rush to accident scenes and stand the gruesome sight just to copy down the car plate numbers of the cars involved in the accidents. These unfounded beliefs just led Ah Boh to gamble even more despite her employer's accident.
3)It was his uncle, Oscar Cresswell.He gave Paul his first winning note. This encouraged Paul to continue gambling. After dicovering that Paul could predict the winning horse, Uncle Oscar decided to become partners with Paul in hope that Paul would help him to obtain vast wealth. This was also an encouragement to Paul to continue with his gambling streak. The constant encouragement ultimately led to Paul's dead.
P.S How did Paul manage to shout Malabar when he was supposed to be unconscious?
2)Ah Boh was extremely superstitious when she was gambling. She tried to recall dreams and interpret them to give herself numbers, believing it was a mystical fore=ce who gave her the numbers wanted her to help her win.Sh even went so far as to weighing her employer's cat and asking a month-old baby to help her pick numbers. Worst of all, she would go and rush to accident scenes and stand the gruesome sight just to copy down the car plate numbers of the cars involved in the accidents. These unfounded beliefs just led Ah Boh to gamble even more despite her employer's accident.
3)It was his uncle, Oscar Cresswell.He gave Paul his first winning note. This encouraged Paul to continue gambling. After dicovering that Paul could predict the winning horse, Uncle Oscar decided to become partners with Paul in hope that Paul would help him to obtain vast wealth. This was also an encouragement to Paul to continue with his gambling streak. The constant encouragement ultimately led to Paul's dead.
P.S How did Paul manage to shout Malabar when he was supposed to be unconscious?
Lesson 5
2)The Paper compared to the Green Clothes.
The tips in the Green Clothes was tips on how to buy stocks on the Paper.
Having dry lips refers to the anticipation of whether the person "won" or "lost".
All was lost when the stocks crashed in the Paper, so all was in vain
3) The Lottery compared to the One-Dollar Gamble
Ah Boh has one dollar to bet. The blind man is Ah Boh's mother.13 is the most unlucky number.The number is found in gruesome car accidents in which Ah Boh would visit in order to obtain numbers to gamble on. Eventually, Ah Boh will have no more money to gamble with since her employer is now dead.
The tips in the Green Clothes was tips on how to buy stocks on the Paper.
Having dry lips refers to the anticipation of whether the person "won" or "lost".
All was lost when the stocks crashed in the Paper, so all was in vain
3) The Lottery compared to the One-Dollar Gamble
Ah Boh has one dollar to bet. The blind man is Ah Boh's mother.13 is the most unlucky number.The number is found in gruesome car accidents in which Ah Boh would visit in order to obtain numbers to gamble on. Eventually, Ah Boh will have no more money to gamble with since her employer is now dead.
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