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18 February
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18 February
Your task is to read either article 1 or 2 below. Post a brief 1 to 3 sentence summary & 1 PEEL paragraph response to the Qn given below (See Sample Post). After that select a classmate's post to comment on (View Tips on how to comment). Remember to add Title & Labels (name, topic).
Do you agree with Minister Masagos that ‘old cultures, such as ordering huge quantities and varieties at banquets’ are to blame for food wastage in Singapore?
This news report states that 30% of parents surveyed said they wanted teachers to leave discipline issues to parents. Do you agree with this view?
2012/3 YR4 EL READING PROJECT: ASSIGNMENT 4 (COMPLETION DATE : 7 Sept for Posts & 12 Sept for Comments) REMEMBER TO LABEL YOUR POSTS WITH YOUR NAME, TOPIC
1. 1. Technology as our planet’s last best hope (LABEL: TECHNOLOGY)
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise from Paragraphs 2-4 why ecological modernism believes that technology is the solution to environmental problems in about 100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think technology is going to help Mankind solve all environmental problems? Your response should be between 200 and 250 words.
2. 2. Education not a sure way out of poverty (LABEL: EDUCATION)
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise from Paragraphs 6-9 why education might not be the best solution to poverty in about 100 to 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think the author’s views on why education might not be the best solution is applicable to Singapore? Provide your reasons in 1 paragraph of no more than 200 words.
4. Can genetically modified food feed the world? (LABEL: ENVIRONMENT)
SUMMARY QN: Summarise the benefits of producing genetically modified food in about 100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think genetically modified food alone can solve the problem of hunger in poor nations? Support your response with evidence. Your response should be between 200 and 250 words.
5. Putting a price on the value of art (LABEL : ART)
SUMMARY QN: Summarise the importance of the arts and the benefits it brings in about 100 to 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think that arts subjects (e.g. music, visual arts, performing arts, Literature) should be given as much curriculum time as the Science and Math subjects? Provide reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with reference to a specific argument in the article, and do not write more than 200 words.
3. What’s So Scary About Smart Girls? (LABEL: GENDER)
SUMMARY QN: In about 100-120 words, summarise the impact of educating girls.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author that an effective weapon to counter the extremist groups in those countries is to educate the girls or must other factors also come into play? Discuss with reference to this article and to any other sources of information you may gather. In about 200 to 250 words, provide reasons for your answers in one paragraph.
