INTEGRATING OF SKILLS IN WRITING WITH BLOOM’S TAXONOMY

Choose one of the four levels; synthesizing, evaluating, analysing or applying. Refer to the themes in Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM). Design a task which integrates the level chosen. Write meaningful instruction for your task.

Level	Analysis
Theme	People ( Celebrities)
Instruction	Write five things that related to the picture shown

AN ENGLISH TEACHER - TO - BE 

( LET'S MARK ! )

We were given an essay by Miss Yoon entitled ‘A Scary Experience‘. It was an essay that written by her students.

When I read the essay, I found that the student have problem on expressing the real meaning of what she/ he wanted to express out with appropriate words. This problem really affects the students’ essay especially in constructing the sentences.

At first, I cannot understand what actually the student wanted to express. But then, I tried to read it repeatedly. The essay was actually still understandable. It was just that the student translated the sentences directly. Besides that, there were also some grammatical errors in this essay.

Therefore, my friends and I decided to give this essay 16/20.

  
     

(: mini test :)

1 ) WRITE INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS FOR TWO WRITING ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE PICTURE : 

QUESTION 1 :

One of your friend from Peninsular Malaysia is having a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu. She needs your help to show her the directions to go to Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel from Jalan Haji Saman. Write a short e-mail to show her the direction. Your e-mail must consists of 60 words.

QUESTION 2 :

2) YOU ARE TEACHING THE THEME 'ENVIRONMENT' TO A FORM THREE CLASS WITH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY. DESCRIBE ONE ACTIVITY ON HOW TO INTEGRATE THE FOLLOWING THINKING SKILLS INTO YOUR LESSON.

a) Analysis

b) Application

My title for the activity will be ' I LOVE RIVERS '

In order to expose and teach my students on ' ENVIRONMENT ' theme, I will bring some old newspapers that might contain the pictures of rivers in it. I will ask my student to find out the pictures of rivers and cut it off. Then, I'll ask them to paste in onto A4 papers.

Next, I will ask them to write The Advantages to keep the rivers clean  in order to build up their vocabulary and writing skills. 

OMG !! AN EARTHQUAKE !!!

I’M A SURVIVOR !!!!

My friends and I were asked by Miss Yoon to play the game. Well actually, this is not a game since it was stated there that nobody is keeping score. Somehow, we have to choose whether to be an aid worker, survivor or journalist.

Firstly, I chose to be a survivor in this game. When I first clicked at the ‘Survivor’ option, it started to show me some pictures on what actually happening and there was also a voice that telling me the situation. Then, i'd been asked to make a decision on what to do next? In this case, I realized that I have to make a very BEST decision as it may affects others.   

SO NEXT.......

When the time comes, I'm going to use this game to do some activities in my students' writing development skills. 

HOW? 

1. Ask my students to go back and try out this game.
* list down all the words that they did not understand from the game.


2. In the next class, I will ask them to sound off all the words that they've listed down and discuss the meaning.
3. I will ask them to write their very own experience as any of the role that they had chosen.

Songs and Movies Title

FRIENDSHIP

NATURE

SONGS ·        Best of Friends ( Pearl Bailey ) ·        You Got A Friend In Me (Randy Newman) ·        Anytime You Need A Friend (Mariah Carey) ·        True Friend (Hannah Montana) ·        My Same (Adele) ·        Song For A Friend (Jason Mraz) ·        Umbrella (Rihanna) ·        Lean On Me (Glee) ·        I Turn To You ( Christina Aguilera) ·        I Love You (Barney) MOVIES ·        The Three Stooges ·        Dumb and Dumber ·        Lilo and Stitch ·        Lizzie Mcguire The Movie ·        High School Musical ·        Tinker Bell ·        Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs ·        Lion King ·        Kungfu Panda

SONGS ·        The Climb (Miley Cyrus) ·        Heal The World (Micheal Jackson) ·        Beautiful Day (U2) MOVIES                             ·        Snow White and The Huntsman ·        Jungle Book ·        Anaconda ·        Tarzan ·        The Doomsday 2012

TASK 3 : EXPLORING YOUR SENSES

WHAT CAN YOU SEE?	WHAT CAN YOU HEAR?	WHAT CAN YOU FEEL?	WHAT CAN YOU SMELL?
I saw a lot of books arranged in the racks. There were thick, thin, new and also old books and also little number of people walking around and searching for books.	I could hear the sound of working air conditioner and people footsteps walking around the library, stepping on the stairs.	I can feel the peace of seeking knowledge. I also feel motivated when sitting here in library.	I could smell the smells of old books, and musty smells of the carpets.

TASK 2 : DESCRIBING MOVEMENTS

TASK 2 : DESCRIBING MOVEMENTS

CHOSEN TEXT :

Effah : Have you taken your lunch? I’m hungry. 

ORIGINAL MESSAGE :

She is asking her friend whether she had already taken her lunch and telling her friend that she is hungry.

DESCRIPTION :

Effah is sitting on a chair, facing her laptop. She is trying her best to finish her assignments although she was really tired and sleepy. Her face looked very pale and not energetic at all – maybe because she still had not taken her meal. She took her mobile phone, and sent her friend a message. She wanted to ask where her friend was at the moment. Effah was very hungry, so she asked her friend to come and take their lunch together at the nearest cafeteria. 

TASK 1 : DESCRIBING PEOPLE

Eyes	Shiny, bright, small, big, round, sleepy, sunken, squint, hooded, slanted
Nose	Crooked, pointed, beak, aquiline, flat
Lips	Sexy, attractive, wide, round, full-lips, thin, thick, juicy
Face	Round, oval, pear, heart-shaped, rectangular, triangular
Complexion	Tanned, pale, soft, rosy, rough, chubby, birth-marked
Hands	Rough, soft, big, shaky, sweaty,
Cheek	Chubby, smooth, freckled
Body	Thin, skinny, fat, slim, muscular, sexy, tough, gigantic, heavy
Clothes / shoes / accessories	Old-fashioned, funky, attractive, casual, sporty, expensive, denim, blazer, tracksuit

GAME !!!

Topic Sentences 

PART 1:

We have been asked to search the words that mentioned by Miss Yoon from the old newspaper. We were then asked to cut and stick it on a piece of A4 paper.

PART 2 : 

 After complete searching for the words activity, we were then asked to construct three different topic sentences on the topic of ' Importance of Preserving Sea'.

TUTORIAL 2

:: CAUSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ::

( THESIS STATEMENT & TOPIC SENTENCES )

THESIS STATEMENT:

Motor vehicle accident is one of the reasons why the death rate is increasing every year. There are several causes of motor vehicle accidents which are drivers’ distraction, speeding and road problems.

TOPIC SENTENCES:

1.      Using mobile phones while driving is a very dangerous thing as it could distract driver’s attention on his/her driving.

2.      Speeding is also one of the major causes of accidents.

3.      Road problems also lead to the raise of accidents cases.

TUTORIAL 1

INTEGRATING SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS INTO ESL WRITING CLASSROOM :

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

( BY MELOR MD YUNUS, HADI SALEHI & CHEN CHENZI )

As our world facing the rapid development of technology, students nowadays can learn English writing by integrating of social networking tools. There are several advantages and disadvantages using social networking services to teach. This approach really helps to enhance students’ motivation and even building up their confidence in learning ESL writing classroom. Moreover, student’s thinking and writing skills can be improved more. This approach also helps to broaden their general knowledge since internet provides information that could be useful for them. Other than that, communicate through social networking is really helpful especially for shy students who might not otherwise reach out. When teachers and students use SNSs, for example Facebook, the relationship among them become strengthen. 

Posto!! Posto!!

Dear Nur Affia,

PEACE BE UPON YOU..

               Hello!! It is September, 2012 when I wrote this letter. I put it in you blog so that you’ll always read it – perhaps you need some inspiration to survive as University student. I made it especially for you as I’m expecting the greatest successful from you – each and every second.  Never stop asking good things for you, dear.  I’m pretty sure that you are smiling while reading this letter as it reminds you that you’re only 20 when you write this. It’s been too long. Having great changes, huh?

SO NOW; GIVE THANKS TO ALLAH FOR GIVING YOU CHANCE TO LEARN MORE AND MORE ..

It was only little number of days you are here in University Malaysia Sabah as a first year student, and I do really understand; it’s not that easy to escape from having rough time right? Having lectures, classes all day long, and even running out of money are things that you have to face most of the times. But I do hope that you are always there on the top to face all those difficulties in order to be a matured one.

               First thing first is that want to remind you – every time you read this, not to forget to appreciate those who always support you. Please do remember your mum, dad, siblings, teachers, relatives and your friends that never stopped help you to build up your confidence, guide you to set your goals, and always there for you every time you need them.

               Here in campus, you are actually about to learn life lessons together with all the subjects that you have to sit for the exams. Never take for granted about that.

               I just wanted to write more but maybe next time. Yeah! I’m going write to you more after this. Last but not least, another thing – most important, I guess. Do not forget to perform your prayers.

p/s : do not forget to call your parents, as much as you can. Tell them that you really appreciate and love them!

love,

NUR AFFIA HELIMIN, September 2012

you.should.know.more.

Hi, peace be upon you J

26^th November, 1992 was a greatest day that my parents ever had! It was my birthday. Since I am their first child, my parents expected to have me as the one that will always give them happiness. They put a very high expectation to me - to be a successful one! My parents named me as NUR AFFIA. It was actually an Arabic name and just wanted to share that “NUR” means cahaya – lights and “AFFIA” means kesejahteraan – peace. Well, ‘lights of peace’. Such a great name, huh? Not forgotten, introducing you my dad, HELIMIN SAPING and my mum, HAMIAH HAJI KILAU. I really loved them! My life is totally empty without these two persons. Hmm, I’m from KUNDASANG, RANAU. I am MUSLIM, DUSUN and I’m proud of it!

I have six siblings and we’re all beautiful girls. I’m happy to have them in my life. Let’s see..

1.   ME ( Nur Affia, so called MIMIE )

2.   Nur Afeza ( pijaa )

3.   Nur Azwa ( ewa )

4.   Nur Azreen ( ayeen )

5.   Nur Azlin ( linlin )

6.   Nur Azianie ( yani )

Next, just want to share things that I really love to …

READING NOVELS, MAGAZINES, LISTENING TO A MOTIVATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL TALKS,  COLLECTING BOOKS,,

( I’M NOT GONNA MENTION THEM ALL..too many bah )

AND I AM..

TALKATIVE, ACTIVE, HIGH SENSE OF HUMOUR, GOOD LISTENER, SENSITIVE, LOVING AND CARING….

One thing that I want to highlight most is that..

Really happy to have you all, TESLian guys and girls…