Secondary School Literature

[eyktay]

alwayscheerfulalwayskind:

Poetry is an abstract form of expression. Same thing, have to learn to understand the context and what the writer is trying to express.


Language wise definitely have to be profound to understand it. So best, read more and comprehend more

Sob sob.....that's the tough part.....DS came back asking....\"What does life like layers of onion mean?\" I'm speechless too....

[gerber]

I am looking for literature guide books for my child who has done badly for his literature exam. He is using "Classroom Plays" by Stella Kon and "Singapore Short Stories" by Robert Yeo.


Is there tuition class for literature based on the books the child is using in school?

Thank you.

[elichai]

I hope you have since found a suitable answer to that expression.


Simply put, Life is a multi-layered construct, with many folds and intersections. Relationships, Experiences, Personalities, and the Passing of Time all contribute to the potpourri of our defining existence.

Often, a philosopher, mystic, or seeker of Truth works to strip the layers and tries to reduce the complexities of Life to either nothingness or to its essential core. Imagine a monk going about his day’s duties. Similarly, meditation focuses our attention and energies on a single truth or idea, and it is at least in part an attempt to seek respite from our daily confusions wrought by busyness.

Some key words to get you started on understanding Literature better:

Individuality
Relationships
Society

Much of Literature is the study of how an individual relates both to himself and to society.

[LitGuru]

@ Fairy


Please do not say thsoe stories are boring
the truth is if you do not appreciate them jsut say so. dont need to insult the stories rite!!!! :stompfeet:

[LitGuru]

[quote="happiest"]hi there,


can anyone please recommend any good guidebook for " the merchant of Vennice "

I have 2 extra guidebooks that is really good and got me a n a1 for my exams . if you want please PM me

[kitty2]

LitGuru:

happiest:

hi there,


can anyone please recommend any good guidebook for \" the merchant of Vennice \"

I have 2 extra guidebooks that is really good and got me a n a1 for my exams . if you want please PM me

Can you please share how to do well in charlotte web? The school didn't give any notes or guide

[elichai]

Can you please share how to do well in charlotte web? The school didn't give any notes or guide :([/quote]



Hi,

Charlotte's Web is an extremely readable and simple book to access.
In USA, it is used as a class text by kids as young as 8 years of age.
Here in Singapore, I have used it on Secondary 1 pupils, and generally, they should be able to grasp most of the surface content.

Some general tips you can try:

- Do a Chapter Summary (i.e. key events, setting, Elements of a Novel)
- List the main and minor characters in each chapter
- Pick out the themes in each chapter (e.g. friendship, loyalty, life vs death)
- Do a Character Study. For instance, trace Wilbur's development from a runt to a mature, winsome pig.

After the above groundwork has been done, consider how the themes relate to you and your child's lives. Get him / her to emote and ponder the reality of such experiences.

As a last resort, if you are extremely hard-pressed for time, check out York Notes or Spark Notes. Typically abhorred by teachers and lecturers, they nevertheless provide a crutch and a framework to tackle some of the essential content. Just don't let them diminish your creativity and originality of ideas.

Most importantly, above all, have fun!

[lexis]

hi, my son has just finished the psle and will be going to sec 1 next year.


Could someone share with me what are the common texts (if any) that are used in sec 1 literature/language art classes? He’s a voracious reader, and I thought it would be good to let him read some of these texts as story books since he’s already saying he’s bored. Here are some I can think of (from my sec school days):

1. Sing to the Dawn
2. Or else the lightning god
3. The pearl (john steinbeck)
4. Things fall apart

Would appreciate any other suggestions!

Thanks in advance.

[Dreamgear]

lexis:

hi, my son has just finished the psle and will be going to sec 1 next year.


Could someone share with me what are the common texts (if any) that are used in sec 1 literature/language art classes? He's a voracious reader, and I thought it would be good to let him read some of these texts as story books since he's already saying he's bored. Here are some I can think of (from my sec school days):

1. Sing to the Dawn
2. Or else the lightning god
3. The pearl (john steinbeck)
4. Things fall apart

Would appreciate any other suggestions!

Thanks in advance.

Of mice and men

[Dreamgear]

lexis:

hi, my son has just finished the psle and will be going to sec 1 next year.


Could someone share with me what are the common texts (if any) that are used in sec 1 literature/language art classes? He's a voracious reader, and I thought it would be good to let him read some of these texts as story books since he's already saying he's bored. Here are some I can think of (from my sec school days):

1. Sing to the Dawn
2. Or else the lightning god
3. The pearl (john steinbeck)
4. Things fall apart

Would appreciate any other suggestions!

Thanks in advance.

Of mice and men