hi all,
Here are the slides for Chapter 5, Organisation of Society.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Sec 1 History Continual Assessment
hi all,
The CA for history will take place on Wednesday 13 Aug 2008. You will be tested on Chapter 4, Government.
The test will take the following format:
Section A: Fill-in-the-blanks (5 marks)
Section B: Source-Based Questions (15 marks)
Section B will be made up of 3 inference questions. Two of the questions will be the 'what' inference and the last question will be the 'why' inference.
Please refer to this blog as we will give you additional materials and tips to prepare for your CA.
Regards,
Your History Teachers
The CA for history will take place on Wednesday 13 Aug 2008. You will be tested on Chapter 4, Government.
The test will take the following format:
Section A: Fill-in-the-blanks (5 marks)
Section B: Source-Based Questions (15 marks)
Section B will be made up of 3 inference questions. Two of the questions will be the 'what' inference and the last question will be the 'why' inference.
Please refer to this blog as we will give you additional materials and tips to prepare for your CA.
Regards,
Your History Teachers
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Rubrics Part III - Oral History Interview
hi all,
This is rubrics for the oral history interview.
This is rubrics for the oral history interview.
| Category | 2 pts | 1.5 pts | 1 pt |
|
Content- Appropriate | The person interviewed and the content researched are appropriate for an Oral History | The person interviewed and the content researched were somewhat appropriate for an Oral History
| The person interviewed had little knowledge of the content and was not an appropriate person for an Oral History |
| Questioning Knowledge | Questioning demonstrated a strong grasp of the topic and excellent research into it. | Questioning demonstrated a fair grasp of the topic and good research into it.
| Poor questioning due to poor research and a weak understanding of the content investigated. |
| Questions- Effectiveness | Questions were effective and sufficiently open ended to draw out the interviewee. | Questions were somewhat effective and sufficiently open ended to draw out the interviewee. | Questions were not effective and failed to draw out the interviewee.
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| Logical & Orderly | The questions followed and orderly progression and built upon each other. | The questions followed a somewhat orderly progression and built upon each other. | The questions jumped around and were not in an orderly progression.
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| Reflection | The reflection demonstrates ability of the student to question biases, stereotypes, preconceptions, and/or assumptions and define new modes of thinking as a result. | The reflection demonstrates ability of the student to question their own biases, stereotypes, preconceptions. New modes of thinking not evident. | There is some attempt at self-criticism, but the self reflection fails to demonstrate a new awareness of personal biases, etc. |
| Total
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Movie Screening - Hotel Rwanda
hi all,
As part of the racial harmony day celebrations, the film Hotel Rwanda will be screened at the auditorium at 2.30pm on 21 Jul 2008. Do make some time to watch this movie.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Do People Need to be Governed?
Yes, maybe we are inherently ‘evil’, difficult to control and unpredictable, therefore we need to be ruled and governed to reduce conflicts.
No, we are all inherently good. It is the environment that corrupts us. We don’t need a government if the environment is good. Having a government restricts our freedom.
What do you think?
No, we are all inherently good. It is the environment that corrupts us. We don’t need a government if the environment is good. Having a government restricts our freedom.
What do you think?
Monday, July 14, 2008
TfU Project - Part II Submission Requirements
hi all,
Just a reminder about the submission requirements for Part II of the TfU Project.
Photographs: Please submit your photographs in 4R size. Please remember to write your names and class on each photograph and also remember to number your photographs.
Write up: In addition to the photographs, you also need to submit a write up on each photograph on a separate piece of paper. Please remember to word process this document.
When you submit part II, please attach the photographs to the write up with a paper clip and pass it to your history teacher.
Regards,
Mr Tan
Just a reminder about the submission requirements for Part II of the TfU Project.
Photographs: Please submit your photographs in 4R size. Please remember to write your names and class on each photograph and also remember to number your photographs.
Write up: In addition to the photographs, you also need to submit a write up on each photograph on a separate piece of paper. Please remember to word process this document.
When you submit part II, please attach the photographs to the write up with a paper clip and pass it to your history teacher.
Regards,
Mr Tan
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Oral History Interview
hi all,
Here are some slides put up by Mr Leo on how to prepare and conduct an oral history interview.
Here are some slides put up by Mr Leo on how to prepare and conduct an oral history interview.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
TfU Project - Rubrics for Part 1
hi all,
This is the rubrics for part 1 of the Tfu Project.
TFU PART 1 INTRODUCTION RUBRICS
This is the rubrics for part 1 of the Tfu Project.
TFU PART 1 INTRODUCTION RUBRICS
| Category | 2pts | 1.5pts | 1pt | Total |
| Introduction | - Exceptional introduction that grabs the interest of reader. - Introduction exceptionally researched, extremely detailed and historically accurate with critical evidence from a wide range of sources. | - Adequate introduction that states topic. - Some aspects of paper is researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources. | - Weak introduction of topic. - Limited information. | |
| Questions | - Questioning demonstrated a strong grasp of the topic and excellent research into it. - Very relevant. | - Questioning demonstrated a fair grasp of the topic and good research into it. - Fairly relevant. | - Poor questioning due to poor research and a weak understanding of the content investigated. - Irrelevant. | |
| Assumptions | - Exceptionally clear, logical, mature and thorough. - Allows room for analysis. | - Clear and logical. - Allows little room for analysis. | - Lacks clear and logical development of ideas. - No room for analysis. | |
| Methodology | - Thorough and well thought out. - Sufficient for research. | - Adequate. - Fair Effort. | -Weak. -Either over-ambitious or limited effort. | |
| Objectives | - Exceptionally clear, logical, mature and relevant. - Focused. | - Clear and logical. - Fairly focused. | - Somewhat clear and logical. - Lacks focus. | |
| Total | | | | |
Thursday, July 3, 2008
TfU Project - History, Harmony, Heritage and Me
Part 2 - The Photographs (10 marks)
In this section, you are required to submit 5 or more photographs on your selected topic. The photographs have to depict history, carry the message of harmony, highlight its heritage and show you immersing in an interesting cultural experience be it your own or of other cultures.
Besides the photographs, you also need to provide a short write-up for each photograph submitted.
Now, here's the breakdown of marks for this section:
1-2 marks - Effort (i.e. number of photographs submitted)
1-2 marks - Aesthetic values of photographs (i.e. how beautiful your photographs are)
1-3 marks - Relevance (i.e. how relevant are your photographs to your topic)
1-3 marks - Write-up
You are required to submit the write-up on a piece of A4 size paper accompanied by the actual photographs printed by photo-studio machines or quality photo-printer.
We do not want any scanned photographs nor anything that is printed on flimsy A4 size paper.
Deadline: 16th July 2008
Here are some examples on Chinese street opera for your reference:
More examples will be posted soon.
In this section, you are required to submit 5 or more photographs on your selected topic. The photographs have to depict history, carry the message of harmony, highlight its heritage and show you immersing in an interesting cultural experience be it your own or of other cultures.
Besides the photographs, you also need to provide a short write-up for each photograph submitted.
Now, here's the breakdown of marks for this section:
1-2 marks - Effort (i.e. number of photographs submitted)
1-2 marks - Aesthetic values of photographs (i.e. how beautiful your photographs are)
1-3 marks - Relevance (i.e. how relevant are your photographs to your topic)
1-3 marks - Write-up
You are required to submit the write-up on a piece of A4 size paper accompanied by the actual photographs printed by photo-studio machines or quality photo-printer.
We do not want any scanned photographs nor anything that is printed on flimsy A4 size paper.
Deadline: 16th July 2008
Here are some examples on Chinese street opera for your reference:
More examples will be posted soon.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
TfU Project - History, Harmony, Heritage and Me
Part 1 - Introduction (10 marks)
The first part of this TfU project is a write-up on your selected topic. It also acts as an introduction to your topic that allows you to talk about the history of your topic, the questions that you want to ask concerning your topic, your assumptions about the topic, your research methodology and what you hope to learn and achieve at the end of your topic.
You are required to complete all the writings and questions to the best of your knowledge for this project. These required writings and questions are structured to guide and keep you aligned with your objective(s). Do consult any of us if you have problem in writing or answering the work assigned below.
What you have to do:
1. Select a topic and check with your teacher for approval
2. Write a brief introduction on your selected topic.
3. Write out a list of questions that will help you find out more about your selected topic.
4. What are your assumptions of your selected topic?
5. Describe your research methods.
6. What are your objectives for this project?
Note: You will type out your work in Microsoft Word (minimum 2 pages) and submit to your respective teachers by the 11th of July.
Warning: Do not copy and paste from the internet or any books or articles. This is cheating! We can find out very easily, trust us. You may refer to any relevant sources but learn to paraphrase and use your own words as far as possible. At the end of it, write down the list of sources you have referred to so that we know where you get them from. Lastly, if you are guilty of cheating, you will get zero (0) for this section.
To give you a rough idea, we have prepared the following example to guide you through your Part 1. (You may use some of my ideas for your project. It will not be considered as cheating.)
Hi, this is Mr Leo here. My group, consisting of Mr Thiru, Mr Daryl and Ms Shyamira will be researching on Chinese street opera in Singapore.
Chinese Street Opera in Singapore
1. Brief Introduction
Chinese opera is a classic form of entertainment that dates back to the beginning of Chinese history 4,000 years ago. With its cacophonous mix of Chinese musical instruments and different styles of singing, dancing, mime and acrobatics, the Chinese street opera had followed its Chinese immigrants who sojourned to this part of the world as part of their cultural baggage as early as 1842. These opera troupes were mainly from Southern China and their performances were closely linked to religious rituals. Just like the past, the professional troupes of today are profit-oriented, itinerant groups of performers and musicians who perform (at least) twice a day. Often found in car parks, open fields and temple compounds, these opera troupes would pit their stage using stilts and tarpaulin.
It is fair to note that the 50 years spanning the last two decades of the 19th century up to the early 1930s marked the golden age of Chinese opera in this region. Partly, it was because of the mass immigration of the Chinese into the Straits Settlements. Secondly, it was because Chinese opera was able to attract the wealthier business class and upper crust of the Chinese community. In present day, as the consumption of entertainment is made possible by the mediation of machines, equipment, technology, science and capitalism, Chinese opera has taken a backseat and finding it hard to survive in this new age society. The rise of the English and Mandarin speaking population, the lack of new blood to be recruited into the troupe and the over-reliance on part-time performers also contributed to a dismay future for the street opera troupes. It is this poignant transformation and the change and continuity of the history and social process of these people as ‘passive victims’ that this research attempts to study. Last but not least, through Chinese street opera, we also hope that we will gain a better understanding of the history of Singapore and local Chinese culture.
2. List of questions
a) What exactly is Chinese street opera?
b) What are the different types of Chinese street opera?
c) What kind of performances do they put up in the past as well as in the present?
d) Who are the performers in the past and who perform these days?
e) Who watched in the past and who do today?
f) Who employ or engage them to perform?
g) Why they only perform in the street?
h) Why did/do they become performers?
i) Why lesser and lesser people watch them these days?
j) Why they only perform on certain occasions?
k) How were the performers treated and how are they treated today?
l) Where did/do they learn their art?
m) How many Chinese opera troupes are there in Singapore today?
n) Why do they find it difficult to survive these days?
o) What was/is its importance to the Chinese people and culture?
p) Are there anything in the Malay and Indian culture that are similar to Chinese street opera?
3. My assumptions
a) Chinese street opera is unpopular because nobody understands them and they do not appeal to people of my generation.
b) Chinese street opera will disappear soon.
c) People who perform and watch Chinese street opera are mostly of working class background.
d) Chinese street opera was more popular in the past because there was a lack of other forms of entertainments.
e) Chinese street opera followed the Chinese immigrants to Singapore in the 19th century.
f) Chinese street opera has always been a waste of time and I do not see how it has contributed to the history of Singapore.
g) Chinese street opera is only performed by the Chinese.
h) Chinese street opera is performed only during Hungry Ghosts Festivals.
i) Chinese street opera has its own superstitions and unique practices which can be of interests to me.
J) Chinese street opera can only be found in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.
4. Research Methods
a) First, we will rely on books, newspapers, magazines, related articles and the internet to provide me with background knowledge of what Chinese opera and its history in Singapore is all about. The library and Singapore Archives will be of great help.
b) Second, we can study old photographs of Chinese opera from books, internet and maybe even old postcards of Singapore to gain a better insight on Chinese opera in the past.
c) Third, through relevant contact, we will arrange a visit to watch and interview a performer as well as the owner of a troupe.
d) Through oral history interviews, we will learn about Chinese street opera in the past and present. we will also ask my interviewee to predict the future of the art.
e) We will also observe and participate if possible.
f) We will take photographs of the troupe I visit and interpret or infer those photographs we have taken. Then, compare them to the ones of the past and see its change and continuity.
g) Lastly, we will collate all my data and photographs and write a conclusion as well as reflection on Chinese street opera in Singapore.
5. Objectives
a) We would like to learn what Chinese street opera is all about and test whether my assumptions are correct or wrong.
b) We would like to give a voice to the performers so that their stories will be heard through me.
c) We would like to see what are the changes and continuities of Chinese street opera in Singapore.
d) We would like to learn about its contribution to the people in the past and its role to the Chinese community in the present.
e) Lastly, through Chinese street opera we hope to gain a deeper understanding of our local history and Chinese culture. : )
That's all.
Now, quickly decide on a topic and get started! It's a world of fun, discovery and even unusuals out there. Have your future read by an Indian astrologist who engages the help of a parakeet! Visit a Chinese cemetery and interview the grave-diggers! Attend a Malay wedding and enjoy its spirit of sharing!
The first part of this TfU project is a write-up on your selected topic. It also acts as an introduction to your topic that allows you to talk about the history of your topic, the questions that you want to ask concerning your topic, your assumptions about the topic, your research methodology and what you hope to learn and achieve at the end of your topic.
You are required to complete all the writings and questions to the best of your knowledge for this project. These required writings and questions are structured to guide and keep you aligned with your objective(s). Do consult any of us if you have problem in writing or answering the work assigned below.
What you have to do:
1. Select a topic and check with your teacher for approval
2. Write a brief introduction on your selected topic.
3. Write out a list of questions that will help you find out more about your selected topic.
4. What are your assumptions of your selected topic?
5. Describe your research methods.
6. What are your objectives for this project?
Note: You will type out your work in Microsoft Word (minimum 2 pages) and submit to your respective teachers by the 11th of July.
Warning: Do not copy and paste from the internet or any books or articles. This is cheating! We can find out very easily, trust us. You may refer to any relevant sources but learn to paraphrase and use your own words as far as possible. At the end of it, write down the list of sources you have referred to so that we know where you get them from. Lastly, if you are guilty of cheating, you will get zero (0) for this section.
To give you a rough idea, we have prepared the following example to guide you through your Part 1. (You may use some of my ideas for your project. It will not be considered as cheating.)
Hi, this is Mr Leo here. My group, consisting of Mr Thiru, Mr Daryl and Ms Shyamira will be researching on Chinese street opera in Singapore.
Chinese Street Opera in Singapore
1. Brief Introduction
Chinese opera is a classic form of entertainment that dates back to the beginning of Chinese history 4,000 years ago. With its cacophonous mix of Chinese musical instruments and different styles of singing, dancing, mime and acrobatics, the Chinese street opera had followed its Chinese immigrants who sojourned to this part of the world as part of their cultural baggage as early as 1842. These opera troupes were mainly from Southern China and their performances were closely linked to religious rituals. Just like the past, the professional troupes of today are profit-oriented, itinerant groups of performers and musicians who perform (at least) twice a day. Often found in car parks, open fields and temple compounds, these opera troupes would pit their stage using stilts and tarpaulin.
It is fair to note that the 50 years spanning the last two decades of the 19th century up to the early 1930s marked the golden age of Chinese opera in this region. Partly, it was because of the mass immigration of the Chinese into the Straits Settlements. Secondly, it was because Chinese opera was able to attract the wealthier business class and upper crust of the Chinese community. In present day, as the consumption of entertainment is made possible by the mediation of machines, equipment, technology, science and capitalism, Chinese opera has taken a backseat and finding it hard to survive in this new age society. The rise of the English and Mandarin speaking population, the lack of new blood to be recruited into the troupe and the over-reliance on part-time performers also contributed to a dismay future for the street opera troupes. It is this poignant transformation and the change and continuity of the history and social process of these people as ‘passive victims’ that this research attempts to study. Last but not least, through Chinese street opera, we also hope that we will gain a better understanding of the history of Singapore and local Chinese culture.
2. List of questions
a) What exactly is Chinese street opera?
b) What are the different types of Chinese street opera?
c) What kind of performances do they put up in the past as well as in the present?
d) Who are the performers in the past and who perform these days?
e) Who watched in the past and who do today?
f) Who employ or engage them to perform?
g) Why they only perform in the street?
h) Why did/do they become performers?
i) Why lesser and lesser people watch them these days?
j) Why they only perform on certain occasions?
k) How were the performers treated and how are they treated today?
l) Where did/do they learn their art?
m) How many Chinese opera troupes are there in Singapore today?
n) Why do they find it difficult to survive these days?
o) What was/is its importance to the Chinese people and culture?
p) Are there anything in the Malay and Indian culture that are similar to Chinese street opera?
3. My assumptions
a) Chinese street opera is unpopular because nobody understands them and they do not appeal to people of my generation.
b) Chinese street opera will disappear soon.
c) People who perform and watch Chinese street opera are mostly of working class background.
d) Chinese street opera was more popular in the past because there was a lack of other forms of entertainments.
e) Chinese street opera followed the Chinese immigrants to Singapore in the 19th century.
f) Chinese street opera has always been a waste of time and I do not see how it has contributed to the history of Singapore.
g) Chinese street opera is only performed by the Chinese.
h) Chinese street opera is performed only during Hungry Ghosts Festivals.
i) Chinese street opera has its own superstitions and unique practices which can be of interests to me.
J) Chinese street opera can only be found in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.
4. Research Methods
a) First, we will rely on books, newspapers, magazines, related articles and the internet to provide me with background knowledge of what Chinese opera and its history in Singapore is all about. The library and Singapore Archives will be of great help.
b) Second, we can study old photographs of Chinese opera from books, internet and maybe even old postcards of Singapore to gain a better insight on Chinese opera in the past.
c) Third, through relevant contact, we will arrange a visit to watch and interview a performer as well as the owner of a troupe.
d) Through oral history interviews, we will learn about Chinese street opera in the past and present. we will also ask my interviewee to predict the future of the art.
e) We will also observe and participate if possible.
f) We will take photographs of the troupe I visit and interpret or infer those photographs we have taken. Then, compare them to the ones of the past and see its change and continuity.
g) Lastly, we will collate all my data and photographs and write a conclusion as well as reflection on Chinese street opera in Singapore.
5. Objectives
a) We would like to learn what Chinese street opera is all about and test whether my assumptions are correct or wrong.
b) We would like to give a voice to the performers so that their stories will be heard through me.
c) We would like to see what are the changes and continuities of Chinese street opera in Singapore.
d) We would like to learn about its contribution to the people in the past and its role to the Chinese community in the present.
e) Lastly, through Chinese street opera we hope to gain a deeper understanding of our local history and Chinese culture. : )
That's all.
Now, quickly decide on a topic and get started! It's a world of fun, discovery and even unusuals out there. Have your future read by an Indian astrologist who engages the help of a parakeet! Visit a Chinese cemetery and interview the grave-diggers! Attend a Malay wedding and enjoy its spirit of sharing!
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