eRevision English (16/8/07)

English Revision

Go through all the Grammar and Vocabulary items in the 'My Pals are Here!' - English text and Workbook.

Do look through all Practice Papers from CA1 to CA2.

Things to take note:

Do take note of the grammar section and do look out for 'clues' to the answer.

Jenny, as well as her brother, enjoys cycling. - is considered as singular as Jenny is the subject
Jenny and her brother enjoy cycling. - is considered plural as Jenny and he brother is the subject.

Verbs are to be in base form after 'to' and modals like 'should', 'would', 'could', 'might' etc

If...(present tense verb).....(follows by).......will.......
If...(past tense verb).....(follows by).......would.......

Dictation Section

Look through the papers for any words which you can not spell as they could be somewhere around in the paper.

Verbs are normally in the past tense if it is a recount of an event or incident. Present tense will be used only if it is a information report or something that is factual.


Note taking Section

Remember to add a.m. or p.m. for the time, e.g. 1p.m. or 9a.m.

Cloze Passage Section

All answers are to be in the letters given.

Check through your choices to make sure you have selected the correct one.

Comprehension Section

Be very careful with the use of tenses and the questions should provide a very good hint.
e.g
Q:What does Brendan do for a living?
A: He sells hats.

Q:What did Brendan do for a living?
A: He sold hats.

Do take note for Information Reports where the verbs are normally in present tense as it is factual.

Use complete sentence when answering the questions but do not repeat any part of the questions in your answers.

Remember your punctuations especially for quotations e.g. The word is 'huddled'.
A full-stop is a must after all sentences.

eRevision Science (16/8/07)

Science Revision

The following are clips from the revision slides. Do go through them again. It will definitely benefit you a lot.

NOTE: You need to revise Term 1 - Term 3's work as well.

Process Skills Worksheets is a must in your 'to revise' items.

Primary 3's topics are important as well.

e-Nrichment (15/8/07)

Mathematics - Revision

Factors & Multiples
This is a revision for Term 1's topic, Factors and Multiples

The link below revise what Factors are and it includes some exercises. (Note, there is a topic on Prime Numbers, You may choose to ignore it but if you are for the challenge, GO FOR IT!)
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i2/bk8_2i1.htm

The link below challenges your understanding on Factors and Multiples.
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i2/bk8_2i4.htm

Fractions
It's been some time since we last looked at Fractions.

Let's begin with some interesting booster game to start off.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

Angles
Fun with angles!

(Click on the link below, if the above javasript does not work)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/angles_fs.shtml


Ok....time for some revision then (NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/revision_bites/angles.shtml

Decimals
A little recap on the the four operations i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals.

Click on the link below to complete the revision (Note: some questions are very challenging, do try them)
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i4/bk8_4i2.htm

How confident are you when it comes to rounding off decimals? (Note: be very specific when giving your answers, e.g. Round off 2.48 to 1 decimal place = 2.5)
Find out by clicking on the link below.
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i4/bk8_4i5.htm

Problem Solving
Some problem solving below to challenge your mind further. (Note: some of the units used may be a little different from what we use in Singapore)
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i4/bk8_4i4.htm

eLesson Special Today (14/8/07) - Let's Fight Dengue!

Today we will find out about Dengue Fever and what we can do to prevent it.

Activity 1 - 5 minutes

What is Dengue Fever?

This is where you will find out

1. What causes Dengue Fever?
2. What are the symptoms?
3. How is Dengue Fever transmitted?

Click on the link below
http://www.pqms.moh.gov.sg/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=2fN7e274RAp%2bbUzLdEL%2fmJu3ZDKARR3p5Nl92FNtJidBD5aoxNkn9rR%2fqal0IQplImz2J6bJxLTsOxaRS3Xl53fcQushF2hTzrn1PirzKnZhujU%2f343A5TwKDLTU0ml2TfH7cKB%2fJRT7PPvlAlopeq%2f%2be2n%2bmrW%2bZ%2fJts8OXGBjRP3hd0qhSL4A%2bSPXD1IfSFokODp5uFhQl251w7kUnN7D2nmXYwoBTshLnrWNUC0VlzN03X6V00A%3d%3d


Activity 2 - 10 minutes

All about the Aedes Mosquitos.

Click on the link below to find out more about the Aedes Mosquitos.
http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=12


Activity 3 - 10 minutes


Breeding grounds and how to wipe them out!

Do your part in the mozzie wipeout. Understand the breeding habitats and put a stop to Aedes Mosquitos breeding.

http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=100 (Common breeding grounds)

http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=675 (Prevention tips to stop the breeding)

http://www.springview-rc.org.sg/ (10 minutes Mozzie Wipeout)

http://www.dengue.gov.sg/images/materials/tv_english.avi (Commercial)



Activity 4 - 5 minutes

Hotspots in Singapore

Click on the link below to find out where are the dengue hotspots in Singapore
http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=239

Activity 5 - 20 minutes

Time to spread the news on how to stop Dengue Fever!

Tell your friends or relatives the following

a. What is dengue fever?

b. How is it transmitted?

c. What are Aedes Mosquitos and where do they commonly breed?

d. What can we do to stop the breeding of Aedes Mosquitos?

Here is what you have to do.

1. Create a simple Powerpoint slideshow (about 4 slides) and attach it in an email which you will send out to your friends or relatives. (Note: you can send to more than one recipient)

2. Write a postcard to a friend or a relative.

The campaign does not stop here! Spread the news to as many people as you can about the dangers of dengue and how to protect themselves.

Remember: If they breed, you will bleed!