Sing A Song

 Friendships

In My Life by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Lean On Me by Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation Stand By Me by Ben E. King With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles You Got A Friend by James Taylor (also Carole King) You're My Best Friend by Queen Friends by Elton John All I Really Want To Do – Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Cher Always & Forever – Heatwave Anytime You Need A Friend – Mariah Carey At Your Side – The Corrs Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion Ben – Michael Jackson Best Friend – Brandy Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Simon & Garfunkel Come On Over – Shania Twain Count On Me – Whitney Houston & Cici Winans Crash & Burn – Savage Garden Find Out Who Your Friends Are – Tracy Lawrence w/ Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw For Good – Wicked Friend Is A Friend – Pete Townshend Friends – Beach Boys Friends – Elton John (soundtrack from the movie “Friends”) Friends – Bette Midler Friends – Helmut Lotti & Michael Junior Friends Are Friends Forever – Michael W. Smith Friends For Life – Mark Wills Friends For Life (Amigos Para Siempre) – Sarah Brightman & Jose Carreras Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks Friends Will Be Friends – Queen Gift of A Friend – Demi Lovato  Why Can’t We Be Friends – War, Smash Mouth Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler  Loggins & Stevie Nicks Count on Me - Bruno Mars

Graduation (Friends Forever) – Vitamin C He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Hollies, Neil Diamond Hello Old Friend – Eric Clapton I Miss My Friend – Darryl Worley I Turn To You – Christina Aguilera I Will Carry You – Clay Aiken I Will Come To You – Hanson I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan I’ll Be There – Jackson Five, Mariah Carey I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts (Theme from Friends) I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders, Carrie Underwood I’m Your Friend – Bobby Brown In My Life – The Beatles Kind & Generous – Natalie Merchant Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down Lean On Me – Bill Withers, Club Nouveau Let Me Be There – Olivia Newton John Me & My Friends – Red Hot Chili Peppers My Best Friend – Tim McGraw My Best Friend – Weezer My Friend – Blessed Union of Souls Old Friends – Simon & Garfunkel Old Friends – Everything But The Girl One Friend – Dan Seals Pop Rocks & Coke – Green Day Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie Stand By Me – Ben E. King Thank You – Dido Thank You For Being A Friend – Andrew Gold (Theme from Golden Girls) That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick & Friends There For You – Flyleaf True Friend – Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) Waiting On A Friend – Rolling Stones We’re All In This Together – High School Musical Cast We’re Going To Be Friends – The White Stripes Whenever I Call You Friend – Kenny

Expanding

 - She was on her way to school -

Closing the door behind her, she starts walking. The sun was barely rising, hidden beneath the clouds. The morning breeze was blowing softly, caressing her cheek sending chills to her bone. The smell of caffeine and freshly toast bread fills her nostrils. She could felt the warmth of the sun seeping through her pores. The usual empty road greets her with silence.Dull and cold. Then, she spotted her friend from afar waving at her.  The morning loneliness disappear leaving her with a faint smile. The two best friends walk together to school.

Describing Places

Sandy, sunny, cool, breezy, hot, lazy, vast, desolate peaceful, blazing sun, serene

 Old, aged, creepy, eerie, chilling, dark, isolated spooky, spiritual

   Dark, Damp, Humid, Lively, Populated, Green,Tropical,Vegetated, Amazing ,Beautiful

Bustling, sultry, aromatic, steamy, buzzing, colourful, native, teeming, swarming, thronging, humid

Somewhere Around UMS

What I saw -  Dimming sunset, while the lights were just lighten up. The surrounding was getting darker as the moment passed.

What I heard - The sound of wind blowing and insect chirping

        

What I felt - I felt the chilling wind blew softly.

Credits: Loney (for lending me her phone)
             Nur Fatin K (for being there)

The Importance of Preserving Our sea

• The community can enjoy the beauty of the sea.
• We can protect the marine lives from extinction.
• We can prevent the sea from being polluted by oil spillage

Reflection

We were required to find words in the newspaper. It was very exciting and fun.We have to focus while scanning through tiny words on newspaper. After a success of finding the word, we have to do a little bit running. I think doing it outside the classroom in that windy weather make it more enjoyable. The part where we have to come out with the topic sentences was a bit of a challenge since we have to include the words and make sure it fit with the topic. This activity is a great activity to do. 

Causes of Motor Vehicles Accident

 Thesis Statement

• Speeding, drunk driving and weather condition can leads to motor vehicles accident

Topic sentence

• Being tired and sleepy behind the wheels is dangerous. You might fall asleep for a split second and ended up losing control.
• Moreover,driving under the influence of alcohol put our life and other's at risk since drunk people has slower reflexes than sober people.
• Road accident was also caused by weather condition. The road will become slippery when the rain fall making causing difficulties to the driver to control their vehicles.

List of Words To Describe People

Eyes	Beady, bloodshot, boss-eyed, bug-eyed ,clear, close-set ,cross-eyed ,dead ,deep-set doe-eyed, hazel, heavy ,hollow, hooded, lidded ,liquid ,piggy, pop-eyed, rheumy, Shuttered, sunken
Nose	Arched nose, black nose, corpulent nose, curved nose, fat nose, flat nose, gigantic nose, hooked nose, itchy nose, luminous nose, noble nose ,oblique nose, pointed nose, sharp nose, splendid nose, square nose, straight nose, stubby nose, sun burnt nose, tame nose, tapered nose, truncated nose, wrinkled nose
Lips	Full, plump, moist, thin,sweet, Soft, warm, attractive, thin, thick, luscious, glistening, juicy, pouty, alluring, succulent, irresistible, sweet, sexy, wet
Face	baby-faced, chiseled ,craggy, fine, fresh-faced, full-face, furrowed, good-looking, handsome, hatchet-faced, lived-in, made-up, sculpted, seamed snub-nosed, thin unlined, weak, weather-beaten, stained face, swollen face
Complexion	Freckled, rosy ,ruddy, tanned, Wrinkled pale, spotless, silky, smooth, creamy, baby-soft, glowing, paper-thin or translucent , rough, callused, dry
Hand	Rough, soft, firm, wrinkly,thin, claw-like, blue-veined
Cheek	Blushing, hollow, sunken, soft, rosy, pale, livid, loathsome, pink, rounded, shining, plump, smooth
Body	Slim, slender, chubby, skinny, scrawny, petite, lean, stocky, plump, overweight, obese, short, tall, bonny, tubby
Clothes/Shoes/ accessories	Bold, distinctive, crazy, sophisticated, sweet, ambitious, free, Style, trendy, stand out, creative, chic, Simple, Cute, ever-changing , unique, elegant, casual

Integrating social networking tools into ESL writing classroom: strength and weaknesses

Summary

                   The article is revolving around integrating social networking services (SNS) into ESL writing classroom along with its advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages of using SNS in ESL writing class is it enables students to broaden their knowledge. Constant information exchange between students and up-to-date news feed indirectly help them to learn more. Besides, the uses of SNSs are completely different and much more interesting compare to the traditional way of learning. So, the students will feel much more excited to get involved and not easily get bored .Moreover , the fact that the use of SNSs does not involve any face-to-face interactions with others make the student feel more secured from any possible embarrassment due to their lacks of English skills. However, the students will find it hard to concentrate. They will get distracted by news feed and constant status update. Other than that, lack of equipment and limited internet access will also get in the way. Besides that, teachers’ insufficient time to interact with students .Teachers are also normal human being, who have other responsible besides their job such as their family.

My Experience

                                                                            

           The idea of using SNS in ESL writing classroom pique my interest instantly. If I were in school again, I would be very eager to learn using this method. New way of learning will stimulates you to think differently and see things from a different perspective. However, through these past few years I could only see the practicality of SNSs in connecting people and sharing things. It will be a challenge for the students to stay focus. Plus, not every school in Sabah has internet connection especially in the rural area. This method is surely can be practice but it also depends on the location and early planning.

What Will I Do

               If I am going to integrate SNSs into my teaching session, I will not depend on the SNS as the core of my teaching routines. I will use it only as a side activity.This is because, I preferred face-to-face interaction between teacher and students rather that exchange messages online. Sometimes, it is much easier to understand an explanation when the person who explains is in front of you compare to in the one written form. The students also need to develop their confidence level instead of hiding behind monitors and speak through keyboards.