Connection between a graphic novel and a narrative

There are many differences between a graphic novel and a narrative. But there are also some similarities. Today I had a great lesson trying to piece together parts of a graphic novel. We were split up into groups of about six, and then we were given pictures to arrange to "tell" a story. Although there was not a single word in those pictures, it told a very good story that all our group could understand.

On the other hand, we also studied a narrative titled "Nothing But The Truth". It was a very interesting story to read. It was all words and not a picture was included in the book. It was also well understood by our group.

Both of them tell a story. The story is told in a different away though. A graphic novel has many viewpoints. These viewpoints actually express the writer's own thoughts on the subject. A narrative, tells the story from many character's point of view; in this case the author does not convey his thoughts through the story.

These are stories. Stories that I shall enjoy, be it a graphic novel or a narrative.

P.S: My preferred learning styles are Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Linguistic in order.

Why did I do it?

Oh the horror! My new classmates have discovered that I don't know the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" our national anthem! I was invited to lead the class in the singing of the anthem when suddenly, I could not control myself and I broke down in tears. I had disappointed the entire nation when I could not lead the class in the anthem.

When I told the teacher that I did not know the lyrics, she and the class just stared at me, not in respect but with anger. They felt that I had lied to them, to gain attention. Well, perhaps I did lie a little, but that was because of that Miss Narwin teacher. She could not even take a joke! I still feel she still has it in for me. Those little, barely noticeable, innocent little lies, should not have affected the nation like this.

Now I am feeling a little guilty. Sigh! I wish none of this would have happened. If only I did not try to annoy Miss Narwin, which is about as safe as poking a hibernating grizzly in the eye, I would still be back in Harrison High School with my friends and I might be in the track team.

Miss Narwin, if you happen to be reading this, I am really sorry.

My Reading Habits

Books. They surround my life. I love reading. Reading is an important part of my life, an indispensable part.

I am often seen walking around the school with my head buried in a book; during recess, waiting for the next teacher to come in while my classmates are making a lot of noise, causing chaos and mayhem or maybe when the teacher is droning on and on and on about a particularly boring topic.(Just joking!)

I am also in the library club. Therefore, the library is my "hangout". The books there are rather fascinating. It includes not much of the books I like such as magic and fantasy but there is another topic I like to know more about. World War 2. There is a great wealth of knowledge to be gained from those books in the library. It is fascinating to learn about the battles of not only Singapore and the Japanese, but also the Americans, the British, and the Germans.
You might say that I am a bookworm, as I love reading so much that everything else would become oblivious to me once I pick up a book I like,but those who know me well would know better. Fortunately, my classmates have yet to call me a bookworm.

I would definitely continue to read books and a greater variety to increase my knowledge.

To find out the books I like to read, please visit http://weread.com/profile/index.php?id=D5AD4930-E69D-4C0A-8E30-90C6BD6AD4EB

Happy reading!

Beginning of life in secondary school

I have just gotten past my first week of secondary school. I did not know it would be so different! The first week was mostly fun, and sweat. It was for us to orientate ourselves and to "break the ice".

There are now so many extra facilities in the school such as science laboratories, an auditorium and even a swimming pool! That is what I always wanted in my primary school. Many parts of the school is also air-conditioned, that is great for a person like me who perspires so much. The environment is really different. The school compound is so much larger and so is the field and the hall.

However their canteen is really different. The food sold is much tastier, the portions are larger, but the price is HIGH. What used to cost only 60 cents now costs $1.50. Wonder if all secondary students have bigger mouths and tummies. Surely they need to have bigger wallets. The good thing is that my pocket money has also increased! You see, my father is a man of compassion. The only smaller thing in the school compared to my primary school is the classrooms. Why? Don't know.

I have made some new friends.I have also met all our subject teachers. They were mostly nice but strict looking. We are supposed to read up on a lot of things to be able to complete our homework. This makes the subjects much more interesting and I like it better this way.

I really hope I will enjoy my secondary school life. Just hope I don't get lost in the vastness first.