Learning Log 2

As usual,
1. What I have learnt in lesson today (Superstitions & MacBeth Act 1 Scene 1)

• From the words in brackets above, one can tell that I have definitely learnt about superstitions as well as the opening chapter of MacBeth, I can't help myself but it is also my habit to define words for others. Here, superstitions refer to beliefs not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like. I, or rather we (as a class) were told to get in groups for sharing of different superstitions we have found. I actually read one of my own superstitions and never did I expect myself to be laughing violently. There were other funnier examples listed by both teacher and students, and I quite liked it. Superstitions to me don’t really occur. However, usually most of us will be influenced by our parents so as to make us believe that such superstitions exist. Another thing covered within the lesson, was about MacBeth. I have not really read the story but I can tell from opening of it, MacBeth is a story/play that involves occults. This can be seen by the witches' appearance. Therefore, the term, "witchcraft" can automatically come to our mind. I really liked the way some people managed to speak in a witch's voice. Though acting maybe be something to express fun and enjoyment during the process, to me, it all needs one word. Courage. One has to be bold to make the play or act outstanding. That's all for here.

 2. No changes...so I will have to comment about the lesson

• The lesson, guided along by teacher, was always in suspense. That's because teacher randomly picks out numbers and that is what really made me tensed up though I don't express it obviously. Then classmates around me will be like "Thank God for not letting me be chosen!" Feel like laughing out loud at this statement. Back to the lesson, I think teacher's purpose of selecting numbers randomly is to train us to be mentally prepared.(I hope I was right)But fancy us being scared by the "lottery selection". Frankly speaking, there's nothing further to comment about and I shall terminate typing for this section by stating that I quite like the lesson and look forward to it as well.

3. Suggestions for improvement (there is always something better than this, right?)

• I don't ask for much, besides I believe everyone is contented with the lessons conducted and before I call it a day, (I took 20 minutes to think for improvements.) in the end, I came up with nothing. That's all ^^

Learning Log 1

1. What I have learnt from today's lesson

• I have definitely learnt about cinquians in Literature today. I define cinquian as a 5-line poem that requires a title, description, action, feeling and reflection from the ascending order of the lines respectively. Besides learning literally, I also learnt to complete tasks within a group. To finish off, I learnt how to find more adjetives to describe the cinquains. It really unleashes creativity.

2. Comment about the lesson?

• The lesson is quite smooth and I can go along with the flow of teaching. The lesson is also conducted by group discussion and I am fine with that. A word to describe it? Probably  "well-organised" would be suitable. The thing I like in particular was the lesson is focused bit-by-bit. This is good in a sense that it will not left out anyone struggling behind. Chapter by chapter, one at a time is to my preferrence. Literature can be fun, but that is if one knows how to deal with it.

3. Suggestion for imrprovement?

• I am not too sure if this should be classified under suggestions, but I wonder if individual work or group work will be better. However, I still feel that having group work for Literature for the first time makes things easier for me. Another point, I actually prefer presentations which is what we did for lesson today. I might do better or rather perform well for Literature this year. If there is really something I want to suggest, it would be requesting teacher to give extra advices on how to excel in areas of Literature as I don't want to see another B3 for it again this year.