Secondary School Literature

[Chengg]

mrswongtuition:

I managed to get quite alot of guide books and sample answers from this website: http://www.acmamall.com


Quite reasonable service and prices of books are reasonable *unless you are getting a limited edition or a very old copy that requires shipping in from US

Thank you mrswongtuition!

[autumnbronze]

Chengg:

autumnbronze:

Hi chengg,

Yes, there shd be. If not, you can always google for online resources.

Glad to be of some help

Thanks once again autumnbronze!

:celebrate:

[Fairy]

My son wants to opt for Literature as a subject in Yr 3 (IP). Can someone advise how is Lit in Yr 1 & 2 different from Yr 3 & 4. I’m very worried that he will regret his decision as he is more of the Maths/Science than the humanities type. What attributes must one have to do well in Lit? He is not the emotional type and also does not express his feelings/emotions. Will this be a hindrance to doing well in Lit?

[ABCDE]

autumnbronze:

Chengg:

Hi Chengg,

You may need to set aside some time at the 2nd hand bookstores cuz sometimes the books may be all over the place. I remember 2 stores - BookPoint and Knowledge.

There may be others now ....

Can u let me know where is Bookpoint and Knowledge store located???

TIA

[ABCDE]

Hi autumnbronze,


I just browsed thru this section on 19th oct being holiday on a/c of PSLE marking.Just wanted to c wht is tht i hv to learn in my sec 1 next year…

A special thanks to you 4 making me read the good story books viz., Midsummer night dream, Merchant of Venice, To kill a mocking bird, Charlotte’s web,Of mice and men,Roll of thunder-hear my cry.I also downloaded few movies n enriched myself.

Thanks for making me use my time very wisely.

P.S: I’m a g8t admirer of ENG LIT…

[CJS]

autumnbronze:

Dear all,


For those who are looking for a suitable guide book to improve your Lit essay writing skills, I recommend:

Sharpening the Senses by Suzanne Choo and Robert Yeo.

Its catered for the Upper Sec level but I don't see why the lower sec can't benefit from it as well.

Autumbronze,

I went searching for this book in many popular stores but couldn't find it. Do u know where to buy this book ? Thanks.

[ycpang]

Hi there,


Can someone recommend a good study guide for "Merchant of Venice" and "To kill a locking bird".

What other ways to understand the stories better ?

Also, any good books for Sec 2 summary writing and comprehension ?

TIA.

[autumnbronze]

CJS:

autumnbronze:

Dear all,


For those who are looking for a suitable guide book to improve your Lit essay writing skills, I recommend:

Sharpening the Senses by Suzanne Choo and Robert Yeo.

Its catered for the Upper Sec level but I don't see why the lower sec can't benefit from it as well.

Autumbronze,

I went searching for this book in many popular stores but couldn't find it. Do u know where to buy this book ? Thanks.

Hi CJS,

Perhaps its out of stock.

Let me ask around and I will get back to you.

In the meantime, if you want to do your own search, here's the ISBN no: 981-4107-63-8

[autumnbronze]

ycpang:

Hi there,


Can someone recommend a good study guide for \"Merchant of Venice\" and \"To kill a locking bird\".

What other ways to understand the stories better ?

Also, any good books for Sec 2 summary writing and comprehension ?

TIA.

Hi ycpang,

For Merchant of Venice text, I recommend the Total Study Edition by Pansing (Publisher). There are notes, questions and activities in every scene and it provides in-depth explanations. If the school is not using this edition, I would still suggest that you purchase this as a supplementary guide perhaps from 2nd hand bookstores.

As for study guides, you can try Kinokuniya and Borders.

You can also google online for resources.

I have found these for your perusal.

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/merchant

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/The-Merchant-of-Venice.id-76.html

http://www.literaturesummary.com/the-merchant-of-venice-shakespeare/studyguides.html

Hope this helps

[autumnbronze]

ABCDE:

Hi autumnbronze,


I just browsed thru this section on 19th oct being holiday on a/c of PSLE marking.Just wanted to c wht is tht i hv to learn in my sec 1 next year...

A special thanks to you 4 making me read the good story books viz., Midsummer night dream, Merchant of Venice, To kill a mocking bird, Charlotte's web,Of mice and men,Roll of thunder-hear my cry.I also downloaded few movies n enriched myself.

Thanks for making me use my time very wisely.

P.S: I'm a g8t admirer of ENG LIT....

My pleasure, ABCDE :love: Also thanks to some of the forummers' contributions as well.

Glad you found this thread useful.

And I hope your passion for Lit will forever not fade away .....
:celebrate: