A week has passed... What did i do this week. Well, on Monday, Pn Zarina and I went to SMK Putra. It was a very pleasant day there, being well received by the teachers there even though our visit was not planned, actually we just went there to observe the "Titian Kasih" Programme. We were supposed to hold the same programme here, but when we got there, after making our rounds, we were told by one of the teachers there that the 'visit" to our school "might" be cancelled. Luckily we went to the school, if not, we would be preparing for something which would be cancelled. What can we say... nothing... . Still I am quite happy to be able to go there and watch the preparations. Another thing is i am also happy that i got to know a fellow teacher whose daughter is in our school, and i am teaching her daughter. Well, now i get to know her better, coz by knowing her mother, i feel closer to the daughter, my student. Before this i didn't really notice her because she is a quiet type of person, but now i can recognize her, know her name, even "see" her as I should. Actually nowadays teachers are too busy, having too many students, and too many teaching hours that they could not do everything as perfectly as they would want to do.
Another good thing that happened to me was now I realise that there are still many good samaritans in this world. My daughter's car had some problems along the Changlun Arau highway and if not for 2 good samaritans, she would be crying alone at the highway. It was a very lucky day for her.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Choosing which question to answer in CW, paper 1 SPM English
For me, if you are teaching weak or average students, may be it would be easier to teach and ask them to choose Narrative Essay. There are a few reasons why I say this..........
As mentioned by Fatimi Estar in her blog, it is better if you write a story because your errors (grammar, spelling, sentence structures and so on) will not be so glaring in a story compared to a factual essay.
In addition to that we should also write about something real and close to us. This is also true if we are going to write a speech. The best speech would be the speech that tells about our own experience and perception. By doing this , we will be able to touch the heart of the listeners since we are telling what we , ourselves, experience.
There is a related technique called Sheikh Fadzir's characteristic which we usein our school. Students are asked to memorize certain descriptions of the weather, night, day, stormy weather, characteristic etc. Then they are asked to think of certain stories .. then when you are given the CW question, you already have a general idea of what your essay is going to be, with all the description of the characters involved, the description of the weather - be it night or day, stormy weather etc.. You have to memorize all this. Given any phrases (intro or ending of a story), you just have to adopt the phrases that you have memorised and adapt them to your story. Walla.... now you got a very good narrative essay complete with detailed descriptions of the characters, weather ,etc...
This is similar to what Fatimi Estar said in her blog "Prepare a story in advance. Write a story about two pages length; do not write to long because it will make the examiner spend longer time to read and mark your essay, which is quite annoying. Ask your teacher to check the grammar and the sentence structure. Then, memorize everything. Make sure that when you enter the exam hall, you have a story in your mind. Do not go there empty-headed; you will waste a lot of your precious time thinking on what to write on the spot. When you get the question paper, what you have to do is to adjust and adapt the story in your head to the question. Usually the question will ask you to write "a story beginning with..." or "a story ending with...". So, be smart and creative."
But then, if you choose to answer the one word essay. It is also the next choice. The one-word essay is quite flexible as it allows you to decide which type of essay you are going to write about.
Take the topic ‘Beauty’. If you choose to write an expository essay, you can write about what women do to look beautiful, e.g. women’s quest for beauty through plastic surgery.
If you choose to write a narrative essay, you can narrate a story related to loss of outer beauty. And if you choose to write a descriptive essay, you can focus on describing things of beauty.
ref: The Star Online, http://fatimiestar.blogspot.com
As mentioned by Fatimi Estar in her blog, it is better if you write a story because your errors (grammar, spelling, sentence structures and so on) will not be so glaring in a story compared to a factual essay.
In addition to that we should also write about something real and close to us. This is also true if we are going to write a speech. The best speech would be the speech that tells about our own experience and perception. By doing this , we will be able to touch the heart of the listeners since we are telling what we , ourselves, experience.
There is a related technique called Sheikh Fadzir's characteristic which we usein our school. Students are asked to memorize certain descriptions of the weather, night, day, stormy weather, characteristic etc. Then they are asked to think of certain stories .. then when you are given the CW question, you already have a general idea of what your essay is going to be, with all the description of the characters involved, the description of the weather - be it night or day, stormy weather etc.. You have to memorize all this. Given any phrases (intro or ending of a story), you just have to adopt the phrases that you have memorised and adapt them to your story. Walla.... now you got a very good narrative essay complete with detailed descriptions of the characters, weather ,etc...
This is similar to what Fatimi Estar said in her blog "Prepare a story in advance. Write a story about two pages length; do not write to long because it will make the examiner spend longer time to read and mark your essay, which is quite annoying. Ask your teacher to check the grammar and the sentence structure. Then, memorize everything. Make sure that when you enter the exam hall, you have a story in your mind. Do not go there empty-headed; you will waste a lot of your precious time thinking on what to write on the spot. When you get the question paper, what you have to do is to adjust and adapt the story in your head to the question. Usually the question will ask you to write "a story beginning with..." or "a story ending with...". So, be smart and creative."
But then, if you choose to answer the one word essay. It is also the next choice. The one-word essay is quite flexible as it allows you to decide which type of essay you are going to write about.
Take the topic ‘Beauty’. If you choose to write an expository essay, you can write about what women do to look beautiful, e.g. women’s quest for beauty through plastic surgery.
If you choose to write a narrative essay, you can narrate a story related to loss of outer beauty. And if you choose to write a descriptive essay, you can focus on describing things of beauty.
ref: The Star Online, http://fatimiestar.blogspot.com
Common Errors when writing essays..
Common errors
Some common errors with directed and continuous writing are long introductions. An introduction should be one paragraph long. Some students tend to write two or three paragraphs. Sometimes you have many ideas but you have to be selective. You need to decide which to include and which to discard.
Some students often use incomplete sentences in their essays. Remember, every English sentence must have at least a subject and a verb, e.g. He ran. However, some students forget this and often use sentences without a subject or a verb.
Here are some examples:
i. The major cause speeding.
We can use such sentences in spoken English but not in the written form as the latter is more formal. This sentence can be written in several ways. One example: Speeding is one of the major causes of road accidents. (‘Speeding’ - subject, ‘is’ - verb, one of the major causes of road accidents - complement)
ii. My mother never lets me do the things I enjoy. For example, swimming, mountain climbing.
The second part of the sentence is incomplete. This sentence should be written, My mother never lets me do the things I enjoy such as swimming and mountain climbing.
iii. His partially grey hair and half moon glasses.
In this sentence, obviously something else is missing other than the verb. It should read, His partially grey hair and half moon glasses reminded me of my grandfather.
> Inconsistent use of pronoun
You should always check the expiry date of any food item you purchase. We must make this a habit whenever we go shopping.
Here the pronoun you is used in the first sentence but in the second it is changed to we. Remember to use the same pronoun throughout your essay.
> Incorrect placement of adverb ‘also’ with a modal verb
You also can cut down on sugar intake./ They also must get approval from the authorities/ We also should inform the authorities.
Here the adverb ‘also ‘ should come after the modal verb. It should read You can also…/ They must also…/ We should also…
> Incorrect usage of adverb ‘In conclusion’
Many students and adults make the mistake of using the phrase ‘As a conclusion’.
It should be ‘In conclusion’.
Source : The Star, Sunday September 21, 2008
SPM ENGLISH WITH JUGDEEP KAUR GILL
Some common errors with directed and continuous writing are long introductions. An introduction should be one paragraph long. Some students tend to write two or three paragraphs. Sometimes you have many ideas but you have to be selective. You need to decide which to include and which to discard.
Some students often use incomplete sentences in their essays. Remember, every English sentence must have at least a subject and a verb, e.g. He ran. However, some students forget this and often use sentences without a subject or a verb.
Here are some examples:
i. The major cause speeding.
We can use such sentences in spoken English but not in the written form as the latter is more formal. This sentence can be written in several ways. One example: Speeding is one of the major causes of road accidents. (‘Speeding’ - subject, ‘is’ - verb, one of the major causes of road accidents - complement)
ii. My mother never lets me do the things I enjoy. For example, swimming, mountain climbing.
The second part of the sentence is incomplete. This sentence should be written, My mother never lets me do the things I enjoy such as swimming and mountain climbing.
iii. His partially grey hair and half moon glasses.
In this sentence, obviously something else is missing other than the verb. It should read, His partially grey hair and half moon glasses reminded me of my grandfather.
> Inconsistent use of pronoun
You should always check the expiry date of any food item you purchase. We must make this a habit whenever we go shopping.
Here the pronoun you is used in the first sentence but in the second it is changed to we. Remember to use the same pronoun throughout your essay.
> Incorrect placement of adverb ‘also’ with a modal verb
You also can cut down on sugar intake./ They also must get approval from the authorities/ We also should inform the authorities.
Here the adverb ‘also ‘ should come after the modal verb. It should read You can also…/ They must also…/ We should also…
> Incorrect usage of adverb ‘In conclusion’
Many students and adults make the mistake of using the phrase ‘As a conclusion’.
It should be ‘In conclusion’.
Source : The Star, Sunday September 21, 2008
SPM ENGLISH WITH JUGDEEP KAUR GILL
Writing a Speech
Source : The Star Online Sunday October 3, 2010
SPM ENGLISH: By JUGDEEP KAUR
Sample question.
You recently won the ‘Best Student Award’ in your school. You have been asked to give a talk during assembly to share tips with the other students on what they need to do so that they too can become successful students.
Use the following notes to write your speech.
Suggestions
•set goals
•be motivated
•pay attention
•ask questions
•be organised
•complete homework on time
•prepare well for exams
•take part in co-curricular activities
•obey school rules
•respect everyone
Avoid
•wasting time
•skipping school
When writing out your speech, you should remember to:
•address your audience
•state the purpose of the speech
•use all the points given
•end your speech appropriately
Here is a sample answer.
A very good morning to our beloved principal, Pn Laila Mohd Noor, senior assistants, teachers and friends. On this glorious morning, I, Gary Tan the recipient of this year’s “Best Student Award” am going to give a talk on “How to Become a Successful Student”. In my speech, I am going to share with you some tips on how you can be a successful student.
If you want to be successful, you must set goals. Research shows that people who set goals accomplish more than those who do not. In deciding your goals, ask yourself “What do I want to be?” and “What do I do to get there?” Besides, you must be motivated. When you are motivated you will have a strong desire to do well and to achieve your goals. In addition, you must pay attention in class. Listen actively and focus on what the teacher is teaching. If you have disruptive classmates, sit in front of the classroom, away from them. Always ask questions if you do not understand. Seek clarifications from your teachers or your friends if you are shy to approach the former.
Another important tip to being a successful student is to be organised. You can use a planner or notebook to write down all your assignments when they are given. This way you will not forget your homework, dates of tests or projects. Remember, if you are organised you will be well- prepared and you will have less stress. Moreover, you must complete your homework on time. Homework helps reinforce what you have learnt. It helps you understand and remember the information. You must prepare well for exams. A successful student is one who prepares for exams well in advance, and not at the eleventh hour. If you study consistently, you will have ample time for revision.
Friends, to be a successful student you must have diverse interests. You should take part in co-curricular activities in order to become a well-rounded person. These activities help develop leadership skills and teamwork besides instilling values like cooperation and tolerance. Discipline is an important aspect of our lives. No matter where you go or what you do, you will be subjected to rules and regulations. Hence, it is crucial that you obey the school rules.
Dear friends,
What is success if you lack the common courtesies in life? Remember, you must respect everyone. You must respect your parents, your teachers, the school staff and also your friends. You must respect other people’s feelings and opinions.
There are also several things you must avoid if you want to be a successful student. You must avoid wasting time. These days many teenagers spend hours on social networks such as Facebook or playing computer games. These are a waste of time and will not benefit you in any way. Remember, ‘Time and tide wait for no man’. Also, avoid skipping school. Some students feel that school is a waste of time as they can learn better from their tuition teachers. This is not true. The teachers in our school are experienced and well qualified. They are also experienced examiners and they know how to impart knowledge effectively.
I have to stop here. I hope you have found my talk helpful. Thank you for listening attentively.
SPM ENGLISH: By JUGDEEP KAUR
Sample question.
You recently won the ‘Best Student Award’ in your school. You have been asked to give a talk during assembly to share tips with the other students on what they need to do so that they too can become successful students.
Use the following notes to write your speech.
Suggestions
•set goals
•be motivated
•pay attention
•ask questions
•be organised
•complete homework on time
•prepare well for exams
•take part in co-curricular activities
•obey school rules
•respect everyone
Avoid
•wasting time
•skipping school
When writing out your speech, you should remember to:
•address your audience
•state the purpose of the speech
•use all the points given
•end your speech appropriately
Here is a sample answer.
A very good morning to our beloved principal, Pn Laila Mohd Noor, senior assistants, teachers and friends. On this glorious morning, I, Gary Tan the recipient of this year’s “Best Student Award” am going to give a talk on “How to Become a Successful Student”. In my speech, I am going to share with you some tips on how you can be a successful student.
If you want to be successful, you must set goals. Research shows that people who set goals accomplish more than those who do not. In deciding your goals, ask yourself “What do I want to be?” and “What do I do to get there?” Besides, you must be motivated. When you are motivated you will have a strong desire to do well and to achieve your goals. In addition, you must pay attention in class. Listen actively and focus on what the teacher is teaching. If you have disruptive classmates, sit in front of the classroom, away from them. Always ask questions if you do not understand. Seek clarifications from your teachers or your friends if you are shy to approach the former.
Another important tip to being a successful student is to be organised. You can use a planner or notebook to write down all your assignments when they are given. This way you will not forget your homework, dates of tests or projects. Remember, if you are organised you will be well- prepared and you will have less stress. Moreover, you must complete your homework on time. Homework helps reinforce what you have learnt. It helps you understand and remember the information. You must prepare well for exams. A successful student is one who prepares for exams well in advance, and not at the eleventh hour. If you study consistently, you will have ample time for revision.
Friends, to be a successful student you must have diverse interests. You should take part in co-curricular activities in order to become a well-rounded person. These activities help develop leadership skills and teamwork besides instilling values like cooperation and tolerance. Discipline is an important aspect of our lives. No matter where you go or what you do, you will be subjected to rules and regulations. Hence, it is crucial that you obey the school rules.
Dear friends,
What is success if you lack the common courtesies in life? Remember, you must respect everyone. You must respect your parents, your teachers, the school staff and also your friends. You must respect other people’s feelings and opinions.
There are also several things you must avoid if you want to be a successful student. You must avoid wasting time. These days many teenagers spend hours on social networks such as Facebook or playing computer games. These are a waste of time and will not benefit you in any way. Remember, ‘Time and tide wait for no man’. Also, avoid skipping school. Some students feel that school is a waste of time as they can learn better from their tuition teachers. This is not true. The teachers in our school are experienced and well qualified. They are also experienced examiners and they know how to impart knowledge effectively.
I have to stop here. I hope you have found my talk helpful. Thank you for listening attentively.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Mom, Dad... You're the best...
This is something posted by my friend in her fb wall, I am putting it here so that it can be shared by more people , hopefully by reading this we'll appreciate our mom and dad for what they have done to us when we knew nothing about life. Mom, Dad , you are my everything, I love you both for loving me, supporting me, understanding me, and helping me whenever I am in trouble, or unhappy. I'll always pray for your happiness, in this world and also in the hereafter... I know both of you have done a great deal to me , and i know i couldn't repay them ... What I can do is to pray for your happiness ..always... Both of you are always included in my prayers or "doa" every time I perform my prayers or solat.. I hope you will get the best of everything , I know you are getting it, and i know that both of you are always happy, and I am glad of that... Syukur, Alhamdulillah.... Thank You Allah for blessing my mom and dad.. by Mdm
A Post in my friend's wall read like this...
Assalamualaikum Semua, Last weekend ada sahabat dengar ceramah Dasyatnya Doa Seorang Ibu oleh Ustaz Abdullah Mahmud. Dia ustaz untuk angkatan tentera malaysia last time. Mungkin boleh jadi panduan kita sebagai ibu dan kita sebagai anak kepada i...bu. Ibu Kita dan Kita Sebagai Ibu * Lapangnya masa kita ada kaitan dengan keberkatan hidup kita. Kita adalah di bawah siksa Allah bilamasa ada masa untuk buat benda tak baik tapi takdak masa nak buat yang baik * Jika kita tak pernah kecukupan duit maksudnya kita disiksa Allah * *** Setitik air mata ibu jatuh, 10 kebajikan anak hilang so ibu2 jangan jatuh air mata ye and anak jangan bagi ibu jatuh air mata. Menangis kerana anak berjaya dan bukan sedih kerana angkara anak * Kalau balik tengah malam, buka lampu tengok dan tatap muka ibu, sebab wajah orang tidur akan menampakkan segalanya * Ada 3 mata yang tak dijilat api neraka Ø Melihat kaabah sehingga menitis air mata Ø Membaca quran sehingga menitis air mata Ø Memandang wajah ibu yg sedar tidur / sedar hingga berlinang air mata * 3 orang yg kita kena tengok dan selalu pandang dalam hidup, tengok masa tidor! Ø Anak Ø Ibu Ø Suami Selingan: kata ustaz kalau kita ada perselisihan faham dgn suami / isteri sampai nak bercerai, tgk laa muka bila dia tidor kalau masih terbit perasan kasih, saying, cinta, rindu atau simpati, janganlah bercerai tapi jika tiada rasa tu semua maksudnya jodoh dah memang takde, boleh proceed pi mahkamah J * Orang yang selalu menatap and memandang ibunya takkan menangis di hari kematian ibunya… kira tak menangis teruk laa.. Bagi siapa yg masih ada ibu, pandang laa selalu * Adalah menjadi satu dosa jika kita mengguna jari telunjuk untuk menujukkan sesuatu pada ibu * Kalau ada niat yang baik teruskan laa..Allah akan bersama, jangan takut * Kalau tak mampu lakukan sesuatu, pasang niat pun mencukupi e.g. tak mampu tolong org, niat nak tolong pun dah memadai * *** Kalau kita tak mampu letakkan diri kita di tempat yang terbaik, Allah akan letakkan kita di tempat terbaik dengan syarat letakkan ibu kita di tempat yang terbaik *Ada kaedah yang mana kita boleh minta pada Allah, “ungkit” kebaikan yang menimpa dengan tujuan untuk makbulkan doa kita. Kaedah tu dipanggil “wasilah amal” Ø “Ya Allah semalam aku sudah bersedekah sebanyak RM1, kalau itu satu kebaikan jadikanlah ia penyebab makbulnya doaku ini”*** Paling banyak buat baik dengan ibu kita, lagi mustajab. Makna dia wasilah amal ni sangat berkesan kalau yg dituntut tadi adalah hal-hal yang berkaitan kebaikan yang dibuat kepada ibu kita * Antara lain yang boleh dituntut adalah apabila kita ditimpa sakit / musibah * Kalau ditimpa sakit, baca laa Innalillahiwainnaillaihirojjiun, then cakap dengan Allah Ø “Ya Allah, berilah pahala besar untuk sakit yang aku tanggung ini” Ø “Ya Allah, bagilah aku keampunan dosa atas sakit ku ini” Even suapkan anak pun kita boleh tuntut, apatah lagi sedekah kepada ibu dan orang yang memerlukan. * *** Barang siapa yang tidak mendoakan ibu selepas sembahyang buat ibu yang sudah meninggal maka dikira dia anak derhaka walaupun pada waktu ibunya hidup dia tak pernah menderhaka. Maksudnya jika ibu masih hidup atau telah tiada, selepas setiap solat kita mesti doakannya! *Doa orang yang masih hidup makbul untuk orang yang hidup dan mati. Jadi doakan ibu kita yang telah tiada! *** Doa orang yang mati makbul untuk orang yang masih hidup * Masa ni ustaz tu bagi contoh sadis sket..sedeh gak laa.. pi ke pusara mak kita cakap..“Mak, esok anak saya nak kawin, kalau mak ada tentu mak bahagia tengok cucu mak kawinkan” atau “bapa saya nak kawin esok, kalau bapa ada, pasti bapa akan gembira tengok sayakan..” Ustaz kata luahkan kepada ibu / bapa yang telah tiada kerana mereka mendengar dan mereka boleh mendoakan kita dari sana . * Bila lalu kubur, perlahankan dan beri salam! Mereka akan doakan kita “berkatilah si A ini” dan jika tak bagi salam, mereka akan kata “celakahlah orang ini” Jadi, jangan lupa bagi salam next time * Tanda tanda siksa Allah atas muka bumi ni antara lain simpan harta sampai mati tak pernah keluarkan * Sesiapa yang bersedekah selalu, takkan miskin orang itu selamanya.. * Bila nak berbelanja @ shopping always spare duit untuk sedekah kerana dalam duit kita tu ada hak org susah. Jadi bila orang buta datang masa makan, bagi laa duit sebab kita nak cari org susah untuk sedekah dah amat susah masa sekrg and takde masa jadi Allah hantarkan org2 susah ini untuk kita dapatkan pahala! **** Jika mak kita sudah meninggal dan semasa hayatnya kita ada peruntukkan wang untuk dia, bila mak kita dah takde teruskan memberi peruntukkan tu sebagai sedekah. Jangan kurangkan peruntukkan!! “Ya Allah, aku sedekahkan bagi pihak ibuku, semoga pahala sedekah ni sampai kepada ibuku”. Itu yang yang buat ibu kita bahagia di sana . * Kalau kita susah nak bersedekah, bayangkan wajah ibu kita baru kita ringan tangan nak bersedekah * *** Allah panjangkan usia ibu dan bapa supaya dia sakit dan nyanyuk untuk beri syurga pada anak anaknya. Jagalah mereka dengan baik insyallah, syurga balasanya. Jadi kalau tahu ibu / bapa sakit, berebutlah menjaga ibu / bapa kita. Besar sangat pahalanya. * Allah kalau boleh taknak kita masuk neraka jadi Allah takkan matikan seseorang dalam keadaan kotor dan berdosa jadi dia bagi kita sakit / malu / miskin untuk membersihkan kita sebelum dia mengambil kita * Kalau ada penyakit was was, bacalah surah al-ikhlas.. “Qulhuwallahuahad…” 1000x sehari Anak Lari Dari Rumah *Kalau anak lari dari rumah, gantungkan bajunya dihanger dan anginkan dan hadiahkan surah al-ikhlas setiap hari * Masa lauangan azan yang pertama, panggilah nama anak kita, insyallah akan sampai panggilan kita kepadanya Anak Degil * *** Bila anak dah tidor, duduk di hujung kepala pangil ROH ANAK **** Ni seram sket masa nak buat hehehe.. mula2 je lepas tu ok..e.g. Wahai roh anakku "nama anak", jadilah kamu roh yang baik, roh yang bertimbang rasa pada ibu dan bapa, roh yang taat pada Allah, roh yang sayang sesama manusia. You can ask anything! Nak anak senang bangun ke sekolah.. just try and see. Wallahualam.., marilah kita sama2 praktikan mana yang bolehkan. if x cube x tau...so why not ..no harm done.....insyaALLAH.....niat kita suci & ikhlas.... See More
By: Zubaidah Bidin
A Post in my friend's wall read like this...
Assalamualaikum Semua, Last weekend ada sahabat dengar ceramah Dasyatnya Doa Seorang Ibu oleh Ustaz Abdullah Mahmud. Dia ustaz untuk angkatan tentera malaysia last time. Mungkin boleh jadi panduan kita sebagai ibu dan kita sebagai anak kepada i...bu. Ibu Kita dan Kita Sebagai Ibu * Lapangnya masa kita ada kaitan dengan keberkatan hidup kita. Kita adalah di bawah siksa Allah bilamasa ada masa untuk buat benda tak baik tapi takdak masa nak buat yang baik * Jika kita tak pernah kecukupan duit maksudnya kita disiksa Allah * *** Setitik air mata ibu jatuh, 10 kebajikan anak hilang so ibu2 jangan jatuh air mata ye and anak jangan bagi ibu jatuh air mata. Menangis kerana anak berjaya dan bukan sedih kerana angkara anak * Kalau balik tengah malam, buka lampu tengok dan tatap muka ibu, sebab wajah orang tidur akan menampakkan segalanya * Ada 3 mata yang tak dijilat api neraka Ø Melihat kaabah sehingga menitis air mata Ø Membaca quran sehingga menitis air mata Ø Memandang wajah ibu yg sedar tidur / sedar hingga berlinang air mata * 3 orang yg kita kena tengok dan selalu pandang dalam hidup, tengok masa tidor! Ø Anak Ø Ibu Ø Suami Selingan: kata ustaz kalau kita ada perselisihan faham dgn suami / isteri sampai nak bercerai, tgk laa muka bila dia tidor kalau masih terbit perasan kasih, saying, cinta, rindu atau simpati, janganlah bercerai tapi jika tiada rasa tu semua maksudnya jodoh dah memang takde, boleh proceed pi mahkamah J * Orang yang selalu menatap and memandang ibunya takkan menangis di hari kematian ibunya… kira tak menangis teruk laa.. Bagi siapa yg masih ada ibu, pandang laa selalu * Adalah menjadi satu dosa jika kita mengguna jari telunjuk untuk menujukkan sesuatu pada ibu * Kalau ada niat yang baik teruskan laa..Allah akan bersama, jangan takut * Kalau tak mampu lakukan sesuatu, pasang niat pun mencukupi e.g. tak mampu tolong org, niat nak tolong pun dah memadai * *** Kalau kita tak mampu letakkan diri kita di tempat yang terbaik, Allah akan letakkan kita di tempat terbaik dengan syarat letakkan ibu kita di tempat yang terbaik *Ada kaedah yang mana kita boleh minta pada Allah, “ungkit” kebaikan yang menimpa dengan tujuan untuk makbulkan doa kita. Kaedah tu dipanggil “wasilah amal” Ø “Ya Allah semalam aku sudah bersedekah sebanyak RM1, kalau itu satu kebaikan jadikanlah ia penyebab makbulnya doaku ini”*** Paling banyak buat baik dengan ibu kita, lagi mustajab. Makna dia wasilah amal ni sangat berkesan kalau yg dituntut tadi adalah hal-hal yang berkaitan kebaikan yang dibuat kepada ibu kita * Antara lain yang boleh dituntut adalah apabila kita ditimpa sakit / musibah * Kalau ditimpa sakit, baca laa Innalillahiwainnaillaihirojjiun, then cakap dengan Allah Ø “Ya Allah, berilah pahala besar untuk sakit yang aku tanggung ini” Ø “Ya Allah, bagilah aku keampunan dosa atas sakit ku ini” Even suapkan anak pun kita boleh tuntut, apatah lagi sedekah kepada ibu dan orang yang memerlukan. * *** Barang siapa yang tidak mendoakan ibu selepas sembahyang buat ibu yang sudah meninggal maka dikira dia anak derhaka walaupun pada waktu ibunya hidup dia tak pernah menderhaka. Maksudnya jika ibu masih hidup atau telah tiada, selepas setiap solat kita mesti doakannya! *Doa orang yang masih hidup makbul untuk orang yang hidup dan mati. Jadi doakan ibu kita yang telah tiada! *** Doa orang yang mati makbul untuk orang yang masih hidup * Masa ni ustaz tu bagi contoh sadis sket..sedeh gak laa.. pi ke pusara mak kita cakap..“Mak, esok anak saya nak kawin, kalau mak ada tentu mak bahagia tengok cucu mak kawinkan” atau “bapa saya nak kawin esok, kalau bapa ada, pasti bapa akan gembira tengok sayakan..” Ustaz kata luahkan kepada ibu / bapa yang telah tiada kerana mereka mendengar dan mereka boleh mendoakan kita dari sana . * Bila lalu kubur, perlahankan dan beri salam! Mereka akan doakan kita “berkatilah si A ini” dan jika tak bagi salam, mereka akan kata “celakahlah orang ini” Jadi, jangan lupa bagi salam next time * Tanda tanda siksa Allah atas muka bumi ni antara lain simpan harta sampai mati tak pernah keluarkan * Sesiapa yang bersedekah selalu, takkan miskin orang itu selamanya.. * Bila nak berbelanja @ shopping always spare duit untuk sedekah kerana dalam duit kita tu ada hak org susah. Jadi bila orang buta datang masa makan, bagi laa duit sebab kita nak cari org susah untuk sedekah dah amat susah masa sekrg and takde masa jadi Allah hantarkan org2 susah ini untuk kita dapatkan pahala! **** Jika mak kita sudah meninggal dan semasa hayatnya kita ada peruntukkan wang untuk dia, bila mak kita dah takde teruskan memberi peruntukkan tu sebagai sedekah. Jangan kurangkan peruntukkan!! “Ya Allah, aku sedekahkan bagi pihak ibuku, semoga pahala sedekah ni sampai kepada ibuku”. Itu yang yang buat ibu kita bahagia di sana . * Kalau kita susah nak bersedekah, bayangkan wajah ibu kita baru kita ringan tangan nak bersedekah * *** Allah panjangkan usia ibu dan bapa supaya dia sakit dan nyanyuk untuk beri syurga pada anak anaknya. Jagalah mereka dengan baik insyallah, syurga balasanya. Jadi kalau tahu ibu / bapa sakit, berebutlah menjaga ibu / bapa kita. Besar sangat pahalanya. * Allah kalau boleh taknak kita masuk neraka jadi Allah takkan matikan seseorang dalam keadaan kotor dan berdosa jadi dia bagi kita sakit / malu / miskin untuk membersihkan kita sebelum dia mengambil kita * Kalau ada penyakit was was, bacalah surah al-ikhlas.. “Qulhuwallahuahad…” 1000x sehari Anak Lari Dari Rumah *Kalau anak lari dari rumah, gantungkan bajunya dihanger dan anginkan dan hadiahkan surah al-ikhlas setiap hari * Masa lauangan azan yang pertama, panggilah nama anak kita, insyallah akan sampai panggilan kita kepadanya Anak Degil * *** Bila anak dah tidor, duduk di hujung kepala pangil ROH ANAK **** Ni seram sket masa nak buat hehehe.. mula2 je lepas tu ok..e.g. Wahai roh anakku "nama anak", jadilah kamu roh yang baik, roh yang bertimbang rasa pada ibu dan bapa, roh yang taat pada Allah, roh yang sayang sesama manusia. You can ask anything! Nak anak senang bangun ke sekolah.. just try and see. Wallahualam.., marilah kita sama2 praktikan mana yang bolehkan. if x cube x tau...so why not ..no harm done.....insyaALLAH.....niat kita suci & ikhlas.... See More
By: Zubaidah Bidin
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Victory not all that sweet - Star Online April 17, 2011
Sunday April 17, 2011
Victory not all that sweet
Analysis
By Joceline Tan
Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was returned to power in the 10th Sarawak election but it was a bittersweet win because it came with unprecedented losses in the Iban and Chinese seats.
IT was not quite the perfect storm that some people had predicted but the Sarawak election is a signal that the political landscape in the state has shifted in a way that its leaders had not foreseen.
Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was returned to power with a two-thirds majority but his victory was punctured by unprecedented losses.
A total of 16 seats fell in the rural heartland where Barisan Nasional used to hold sway while Deputy Chief Minister and SUPP president Tan Sri Dr George Chan's 30-year political career came to a crunching halt.
Dr Chan's stunning defeat by a young DAP lawyer topped the trail of losses of other SUPP candidates, leaving the party with a big question mark over its future.
Taib's party PBB remained on top of the game, retaining all the 35 seats it contested.
But even before the night was out, it was evident that Sarawak's politics would never be the same again.
Taib's coalition crossed the two-thirds margin shortly after 6.30pm, by which time five seats were confirmed to have fallen to DAP and PKR.
Before that, tweets from opposition politicians claimed they were on the way to smashing the Barisan's two-thirds majority.
A Perak leader tweeted that he had received a call to ask Pakatan Rakyat to get ready to form the Sarawak Government.
But it was one of those “Sept 16” claims.
However, there has been a Chinese tsunami of sorts in the urban centres where DAP took 12 of 15 seats contested.
The DAP was the big winner in Sarawak and scored astonishing victory margins in several seats.
DAP also made a clean sweep of all the seats it contested in the capital.
The Chinese in Kuching have made themselves heard loud and clear.
In fact, Dr Chan's defeat was a metaphor of the Chinese rejection of SUPP which they see as too much of a yes-man to Taib.
But the earth-shattering reality for Taib and his government was the erosion of support in the rural Iban seats.
Barisan not only lost Iban-majority seats but saw its victory margins in other Iban seats slide to an all-time low.
Politics in the rural hinterland is no longer what it used to be.
The Iban support can no longer be taken for granted.
Ba'Kelalan fell to Baru Bian, the indigenous lawyer who has been such a thorn in the side of Taib's administration.
PKR's win in Ba'Kelalan was expected but the party's win in Krian, another Iban seat, was a big blow because the defeated incumbent Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie is the deputy president of SPDP, a Barisan component party.
DAP's ceramah in Kuching, Miri and the central basin of Sibu, Sarikei and Lanang had drawn massive crowds night after night.
Their Ubah mascot, a cute soft toy in the form of the Sarawak hornbill, was sold out and every night, there were more and more people wearing the signature red T-shirts at their ceramah.
Their grand finale in Kuching was the biggest rally that local folk had ever seen and the opinion that night was the Chinese tsunami would reach the shore the next day.
It was not the da xuan or big change that the party was hoping for but it has been DAP's most successful outing in Sarawak.
SUPP, the party that has represented Chinese interest all these years, will have to do a lot of soul-searching on how to recover and remain relevant.
Voter turnout has been quite low in the last few elections.
It was no different this time around despite the most intense electioneering in Sarawak history.
Some saw the low turnout as a form of silent protest.
The perception was while many voters did not want to vote for Barisan, they were also not keen on voting for the opposition DAP or PKR and definitely not for PAS which lost all the seats it contested.
This election has been all about Taib or Pa Mao the name by which he is known to all and sundry.
His 30 years in power, unfortunately, coincided with the ouster of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak.
His overstaying became such an awkward issue for his coalition government that he could not even celebrate his three decades in power.
The results suggest that the power transition will definitely take place.
Taib may even have to bring forward his transition plan to perhaps next year when PBB, of which he is president, is scheduled to hold its party election.
Taib has seen how he was openly criticised and ridiculed throughout the campaign, something which had never happened in any state election.
There is no denying the groundswell and it is not only against him but also those around him who have overstayed their welcome.
The Iban change of heart is also a slap in the face for PBB deputy president Tan Sri Alfred Jabu who represents the indigenous Pesaka wing of the party.
Jabu, who won narrowly, is the only top leader of Taib's generation who has yet to indicate whether he is making way after the polls. Regardless, he will be under great pressure to go after this.
In overstaying, Taib had given the basis for others to cling on. Those who have overstayed are what is known as the Ming Court generation, the group which came to power with Taib in the 1980s.
The signs of what would happen last night were already in the 2006 election and the Sibu by-election but those in power chose not see it.
The outcome in Sarawak is not exactly a disaster for Barisan but it spells trouble in time to come.
The political transition after this becomes more crucial than ever to Barisan's hold on Sarawak.
How Taib handles the transition which will impact the coalition's ambitions in the general election.
Victory not all that sweet
Analysis
By Joceline Tan
Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was returned to power in the 10th Sarawak election but it was a bittersweet win because it came with unprecedented losses in the Iban and Chinese seats.
IT was not quite the perfect storm that some people had predicted but the Sarawak election is a signal that the political landscape in the state has shifted in a way that its leaders had not foreseen.
Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was returned to power with a two-thirds majority but his victory was punctured by unprecedented losses.
A total of 16 seats fell in the rural heartland where Barisan Nasional used to hold sway while Deputy Chief Minister and SUPP president Tan Sri Dr George Chan's 30-year political career came to a crunching halt.
Dr Chan's stunning defeat by a young DAP lawyer topped the trail of losses of other SUPP candidates, leaving the party with a big question mark over its future.
Taib's party PBB remained on top of the game, retaining all the 35 seats it contested.
But even before the night was out, it was evident that Sarawak's politics would never be the same again.
Taib's coalition crossed the two-thirds margin shortly after 6.30pm, by which time five seats were confirmed to have fallen to DAP and PKR.
Before that, tweets from opposition politicians claimed they were on the way to smashing the Barisan's two-thirds majority.
A Perak leader tweeted that he had received a call to ask Pakatan Rakyat to get ready to form the Sarawak Government.
But it was one of those “Sept 16” claims.
However, there has been a Chinese tsunami of sorts in the urban centres where DAP took 12 of 15 seats contested.
The DAP was the big winner in Sarawak and scored astonishing victory margins in several seats.
DAP also made a clean sweep of all the seats it contested in the capital.
The Chinese in Kuching have made themselves heard loud and clear.
In fact, Dr Chan's defeat was a metaphor of the Chinese rejection of SUPP which they see as too much of a yes-man to Taib.
But the earth-shattering reality for Taib and his government was the erosion of support in the rural Iban seats.
Barisan not only lost Iban-majority seats but saw its victory margins in other Iban seats slide to an all-time low.
Politics in the rural hinterland is no longer what it used to be.
The Iban support can no longer be taken for granted.
Ba'Kelalan fell to Baru Bian, the indigenous lawyer who has been such a thorn in the side of Taib's administration.
PKR's win in Ba'Kelalan was expected but the party's win in Krian, another Iban seat, was a big blow because the defeated incumbent Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie is the deputy president of SPDP, a Barisan component party.
DAP's ceramah in Kuching, Miri and the central basin of Sibu, Sarikei and Lanang had drawn massive crowds night after night.
Their Ubah mascot, a cute soft toy in the form of the Sarawak hornbill, was sold out and every night, there were more and more people wearing the signature red T-shirts at their ceramah.
Their grand finale in Kuching was the biggest rally that local folk had ever seen and the opinion that night was the Chinese tsunami would reach the shore the next day.
It was not the da xuan or big change that the party was hoping for but it has been DAP's most successful outing in Sarawak.
SUPP, the party that has represented Chinese interest all these years, will have to do a lot of soul-searching on how to recover and remain relevant.
Voter turnout has been quite low in the last few elections.
It was no different this time around despite the most intense electioneering in Sarawak history.
Some saw the low turnout as a form of silent protest.
The perception was while many voters did not want to vote for Barisan, they were also not keen on voting for the opposition DAP or PKR and definitely not for PAS which lost all the seats it contested.
This election has been all about Taib or Pa Mao the name by which he is known to all and sundry.
His 30 years in power, unfortunately, coincided with the ouster of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak.
His overstaying became such an awkward issue for his coalition government that he could not even celebrate his three decades in power.
The results suggest that the power transition will definitely take place.
Taib may even have to bring forward his transition plan to perhaps next year when PBB, of which he is president, is scheduled to hold its party election.
Taib has seen how he was openly criticised and ridiculed throughout the campaign, something which had never happened in any state election.
There is no denying the groundswell and it is not only against him but also those around him who have overstayed their welcome.
The Iban change of heart is also a slap in the face for PBB deputy president Tan Sri Alfred Jabu who represents the indigenous Pesaka wing of the party.
Jabu, who won narrowly, is the only top leader of Taib's generation who has yet to indicate whether he is making way after the polls. Regardless, he will be under great pressure to go after this.
In overstaying, Taib had given the basis for others to cling on. Those who have overstayed are what is known as the Ming Court generation, the group which came to power with Taib in the 1980s.
The signs of what would happen last night were already in the 2006 election and the Sibu by-election but those in power chose not see it.
The outcome in Sarawak is not exactly a disaster for Barisan but it spells trouble in time to come.
The political transition after this becomes more crucial than ever to Barisan's hold on Sarawak.
How Taib handles the transition which will impact the coalition's ambitions in the general election.
Teaching A Description of A Process - Form 1
Recently , i tried this technique when teaching description of a process and i find that it become a successful lesson for this topic.
Form 1, Chapter 4 : Theme : Environment
Activities:
1. set induction -
a. ask the students how many times do the garbage truck come to their housing
area to collect the rubbish.
b. How many garbage bag do they throw every day?
c. Can we reduce the waste thrown.. how
d. Answers given by students - recycle, or reuse the waste material..
2. Content
a. Ask them about the 3R programme - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
b. Ask them to explain the three Rs, giving example , eg. Reuse bottle, recycle
newspapers, reduce the use of electricity, water etc.
c. Lead students to the topic that we want to introduce - Let's say we want to
REUSE some of the things that we want to throw for eg. Greeting cards
i. How to produce a new greeting cards out of old greeting cards.
ii. Students are taught the use of linking words - sequence connectors to
describe a process.
iii. Teach them how to write introduction.
a. There are a number of things needed to make a greeting card.We
need......
b. It is important to recycle , reduce or reuse things to save our
environment. This will help to reduce land pollution. Things that
we can do to help this 3R campaign is....
iv. Ask students to work in groups of three to write an essay -
a description of a process... for example to make a greeting card.
d. Essay writing : Write a letter to your brother asking the way to make
fried chicken.
e. Presentation by groups.
Form 1, Chapter 4 : Theme : Environment
Activities:
1. set induction -
a. ask the students how many times do the garbage truck come to their housing
area to collect the rubbish.
b. How many garbage bag do they throw every day?
c. Can we reduce the waste thrown.. how
d. Answers given by students - recycle, or reuse the waste material..
2. Content
a. Ask them about the 3R programme - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
b. Ask them to explain the three Rs, giving example , eg. Reuse bottle, recycle
newspapers, reduce the use of electricity, water etc.
c. Lead students to the topic that we want to introduce - Let's say we want to
REUSE some of the things that we want to throw for eg. Greeting cards
i. How to produce a new greeting cards out of old greeting cards.
ii. Students are taught the use of linking words - sequence connectors to
describe a process.
iii. Teach them how to write introduction.
a. There are a number of things needed to make a greeting card.We
need......
b. It is important to recycle , reduce or reuse things to save our
environment. This will help to reduce land pollution. Things that
we can do to help this 3R campaign is....
iv. Ask students to work in groups of three to write an essay -
a description of a process... for example to make a greeting card.
d. Essay writing : Write a letter to your brother asking the way to make
fried chicken.
e. Presentation by groups.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Visits by the inspectorate..
Two groups of Inspectorates visited our school this week... such a coincidence... well, i was the "lucky" or for some people , the "unlucky" ones... because I was observed twice, by two different groups.
As a teacher who has served for quite some time, 21 years , to be exact, i don't really feel the anxiety as what i felt many years ago.. For me, it's okay if you choose to come to my class. It is just that i regret that i couldn't use ICT in my lesson, and i have to "survive" with just some handouts to be distributed to my students.
Still i feel that any teacher would get high marks - marks filled in the inspectorate forms - if they had used ICT, be it power points, videos etc. This is because the lesson would be more interesting, of course, but that doesnt happen in our school coz the use of LCD is limited, only 4 rooms are available to use ICT... Pity the students, how unlucky of them to bear with us teachers who teach using chalk and talk...
Another thing that would make inspectorate happy is for us teachers to begin our lesson with a good set induction and since mine is an english lesson, make sure students talk a lot..ie. do most of the things(writing, talking, reading etc) done in the class. It should be students' centered, not teacher centered.
Last but not least, make sure your record book is up to date. It should be complete with all the syllabus, scheme of work, students' name list, marks...etc.. you name it.
Well , good luck ... and be happy and ready always to be observed :-)
As a teacher who has served for quite some time, 21 years , to be exact, i don't really feel the anxiety as what i felt many years ago.. For me, it's okay if you choose to come to my class. It is just that i regret that i couldn't use ICT in my lesson, and i have to "survive" with just some handouts to be distributed to my students.
Still i feel that any teacher would get high marks - marks filled in the inspectorate forms - if they had used ICT, be it power points, videos etc. This is because the lesson would be more interesting, of course, but that doesnt happen in our school coz the use of LCD is limited, only 4 rooms are available to use ICT... Pity the students, how unlucky of them to bear with us teachers who teach using chalk and talk...
Another thing that would make inspectorate happy is for us teachers to begin our lesson with a good set induction and since mine is an english lesson, make sure students talk a lot..ie. do most of the things(writing, talking, reading etc) done in the class. It should be students' centered, not teacher centered.
Last but not least, make sure your record book is up to date. It should be complete with all the syllabus, scheme of work, students' name list, marks...etc.. you name it.
Well , good luck ... and be happy and ready always to be observed :-)
Friday, April 8, 2011
Interesting matching exercises....
Improve your English , please.........!!!!
Learning English - funny videos...
Using Newspapers to practice English
Newspapers are a great way to practice your reading skill and improve your vocabulary.
In addition, newspapers have ‘real world’ English, which is very different to ‘classroom’ English.
Here are some online newspapers:
Weird News Links to strange news stories
USA Weekend
Reuters Hourly News Short summaries of current news
The Chicago Tribune
The Jerusalem Post
The Nando Times
The New York Times
The Washington Post
World Newspapers On line
React Newsmagazine for teens
Reader’s Digest World
Here are some tips:
- it may seem difficult at first, but keep going!
- keep your dictionary close by and use it.
- writing out vocabulary helps remember it. Start a vocabulary notepad. Use each page for the each letter, A – Z. When you learn a new word, write it in your vocabulary notepad on the right page.
- explore the different sections of the newspaper. Some will be easier than others.
Using Newspapers to practice English
Newspapers are a great way to practice your reading skill and improve your vocabulary.
In addition, newspapers have ‘real world’ English, which is very different to ‘classroom’ English.
Here are some online newspapers:
Weird News Links to strange news stories
USA Weekend
Reuters Hourly News Short summaries of current news
The Chicago Tribune
The Jerusalem Post
The Nando Times
The New York Times
The Washington Post
World Newspapers On line
React Newsmagazine for teens
Reader’s Digest World
Here are some tips:
- it may seem difficult at first, but keep going!
- keep your dictionary close by and use it.
- writing out vocabulary helps remember it. Start a vocabulary notepad. Use each page for the each letter, A – Z. When you learn a new word, write it in your vocabulary notepad on the right page.
- explore the different sections of the newspaper. Some will be easier than others.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Lamb Chop Sauce
Use these ingredient :
1. Sauce - barbeque sauce, black pepper sauce
2. Soy sauce (light)
3. Oyster sauce
4. Black pepper - grind
5. Honey
Mix them in a bowl and walla! now you got the sauce to eat with the beef steak....
P.s. Tell me all about it if you try this recipe..
Thank you to all my friend and relatives who have contributed these recipee.. May Allah bless all of you for sharing the recipe. As long as people use this recipe, definitely you will get the reward in the hereafter...
1. Sauce - barbeque sauce, black pepper sauce
2. Soy sauce (light)
3. Oyster sauce
4. Black pepper - grind
5. Honey
Mix them in a bowl and walla! now you got the sauce to eat with the beef steak....
P.s. Tell me all about it if you try this recipe..
Thank you to all my friend and relatives who have contributed these recipee.. May Allah bless all of you for sharing the recipe. As long as people use this recipe, definitely you will get the reward in the hereafter...
Beef Steak anyone??
A.
1. Marinate beef with black pepper, salt, sugar and fennel (jintan manis)
2. Fry it with or without oil for a while and press it a little bit (using pounder etc)
B.
1. Fry garlic and ginger.
Add celery (a bit , if you like )
Tamarind sauce,
corn flour (mix with water first)
black peper
salt and sugar
2. Fry until it boils, then put in the marinated beef . But make sure you add
flour to the beef and dipped into egg yolk or egg first.
3. Half cook it if you are thinking of keeping it for later. Put them into the freezer and finish cooking it when you feel like eating.
My children love this ...
*P.s: Copy right - not to be published elsewhere...
1. Marinate beef with black pepper, salt, sugar and fennel (jintan manis)
2. Fry it with or without oil for a while and press it a little bit (using pounder etc)
B.
1. Fry garlic and ginger.
Add celery (a bit , if you like )
Tamarind sauce,
corn flour (mix with water first)
black peper
salt and sugar
2. Fry until it boils, then put in the marinated beef . But make sure you add
flour to the beef and dipped into egg yolk or egg first.
3. Half cook it if you are thinking of keeping it for later. Put them into the freezer and finish cooking it when you feel like eating.
My children love this ...
*P.s: Copy right - not to be published elsewhere...
Recipee I like....
Serunding Daging.(Spicy Beef Floss)
1. Among the ingredients to make this recipee are :
Lemon grass (serai), Galangal (lengkuas), Dried Chili, Shallot, Garlic, Ginger,
Brown sugar, tamarind sauce,
2. if you want to cook it with 1 kilo of beef , use coconut milk from 2 coconuts.
3. Add coriander(ketumbar) and fennel (jintan Manis) and cumin(jintan putih) - make
sure you fry then grind them first.
4. Simmer the beef , then tear the beef until they look like floss before you add all
the grounded ingredients....
Happy cooking!!!
1. Among the ingredients to make this recipee are :
Lemon grass (serai), Galangal (lengkuas), Dried Chili, Shallot, Garlic, Ginger,
Brown sugar, tamarind sauce,
2. if you want to cook it with 1 kilo of beef , use coconut milk from 2 coconuts.
3. Add coriander(ketumbar) and fennel (jintan Manis) and cumin(jintan putih) - make
sure you fry then grind them first.
4. Simmer the beef , then tear the beef until they look like floss before you add all
the grounded ingredients....
Happy cooking!!!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
My favourite ; Surah Al Kahfi
Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhBJOQhnxg&feature=related
Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm0CLKAYC0s&feature=related
Part 3 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVx1Evs3FiI&feature=related
Part 4 ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r09zMk4ZKFc&feature=related
Fadhilat Membaca : seperti catatan sebelum ini...
Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm0CLKAYC0s&feature=related
Part 3 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVx1Evs3FiI&feature=related
Part 4 ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r09zMk4ZKFc&feature=related
Fadhilat Membaca : seperti catatan sebelum ini...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Hikmah membaca surah Al-Kahfi....
Usaha menjauhi Dajjal...: Yang mendengar datangnya Dajjal, hendaklah dia menjauh daripadanya, membaca surah Al-Kahfi atau bertempat di Makkah atau Madinah.
Rasulullah s.aw sendiri selalu membaca zikir bertujuan berlindung dari fitnah Dajjal...
yang bermaksud : Ya Allah, kami berlindung dengan Mu dari azab Jahanam, dari fitnah siksa kubur, dari fitnah hidup dan mati dan dari fitnah Al-Masih Dajjal."
Hadis Rasulullah s.a.w. yang bermaksud : "Dipinggiran Madinah ada malaikat. Penyakit taun dan Dajjal tidak masuk ke kota Madinah." H.R. Bukhari dan Muslim.
Rasulullah s.s.w ada bersabda "Sesiapa yang menghafaz sepuluh ayat dari surah Al-Kahfi terpeliharalah dia dari Dajjal". Riwayat Ahmad.
Ada juga riwayat mengataian "Sesiapa yang membaca sepuluh ayat dari akhir surah Al-Kahfi, maka terpeliharalah dia dari fitnahDajjal."
Yang penting kita menghafaz sepuluh ayat ( samada awal surah atau akhirnya)
Ada hadis marfu' dari Saidina Ali mengatakan: "Sesiapa yang membaca surah AL-Kahfi pada hari Jumaat, maka dia terpelihara sampai lapan hari dari segala fitnah. Seandainya datang Dajjal ketika itu, maka dia terpelihara daripadanya."
Rujuk juga blog ini:
http://h3lls.multiply.com/journal/item/7
Rasulullah s.aw sendiri selalu membaca zikir bertujuan berlindung dari fitnah Dajjal...
yang bermaksud : Ya Allah, kami berlindung dengan Mu dari azab Jahanam, dari fitnah siksa kubur, dari fitnah hidup dan mati dan dari fitnah Al-Masih Dajjal."
Hadis Rasulullah s.a.w. yang bermaksud : "Dipinggiran Madinah ada malaikat. Penyakit taun dan Dajjal tidak masuk ke kota Madinah." H.R. Bukhari dan Muslim.
Rasulullah s.s.w ada bersabda "Sesiapa yang menghafaz sepuluh ayat dari surah Al-Kahfi terpeliharalah dia dari Dajjal". Riwayat Ahmad.
Ada juga riwayat mengataian "Sesiapa yang membaca sepuluh ayat dari akhir surah Al-Kahfi, maka terpeliharalah dia dari fitnahDajjal."
Yang penting kita menghafaz sepuluh ayat ( samada awal surah atau akhirnya)
Ada hadis marfu' dari Saidina Ali mengatakan: "Sesiapa yang membaca surah AL-Kahfi pada hari Jumaat, maka dia terpelihara sampai lapan hari dari segala fitnah. Seandainya datang Dajjal ketika itu, maka dia terpelihara daripadanya."
Rujuk juga blog ini:
http://h3lls.multiply.com/journal/item/7
Sifat 20
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim
"In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate".
Sifat 20 Bagi ALLAH
Sifat-sifat Allah yang wajib diketahui oleh orang-orang Islam yang terkandung di dalam al-Quran berjumlah 20 sifat. Termasuk juga sifat-sifat Mustahil yang wajib diketahui.
BIL : 1
SIFAT WAJIB : WUJUD
MAKNA : Ada
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu ada. Mustahil Allah itu tiada.
BIL : 2
SIFAT WAJIB :QIDAM
MAKNA : Sedia
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu sedia ada. Mustahil didahului oleh Adam (tiada)
BIL : 3
SIFAT WAJIB : BAQA
MAKNA : Kekal
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu bersifat kekal. Mustahil ia dikatakan fana (binasa)
BIL : 4
SIFAT WAJIB : MUKHALAFATUHU LILHAWADIS
MAKNA : Tidak sama dengan yang baharu
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu tidak mempunyai sifat-sifat yang baharu yakni dijadikan dan dihancurkan. Mustahil bersamaan dengan yang baharu.
BIL : 5
SIFAT WAJIB : QIYAMUHUU BINAFSIH
MAKNA : Berdiri dengan dirinya sendiri
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu bersendiri. Mustahil tidak berdiri dengan dirinya sendiri atau berdiri pada lainnya.
BIL : 6
SIFAT WAJIB : WAHADAANIYAT
MAKNA : Esa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu Maha Esa Dzat-Nya, Esa sifat-Nya dan esa juga perangai-Nya. Mustahil ia mempunyai Dzat, sifat dan perangai yang berbilang-bilang.
BIL : 7
SIFAT WAJIB : QUDRAT
MAKNA : Kuasa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Alah Taala itu Maha Berkuasa. Mustahil Allah itu lemah atau tidak berkuasa.
BIL : 8
SIFAT WAJIB : IRADAT
MAKNA : Menentukan
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu Menentukan segala-galanya. Mustahil Allah Taala itu terpaksa dan dipaksa.
BIL : 9
SIFAT WAJIB : ILMU
MAKNA : Mengetahui
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu amat mengetahui segala-galanya. Mustahil Allah tidak mengetahui.
BIL : 10
SIFAT WAJIB : HAYAT
MAKNA : Hidup
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu sentiasa hidup yakni sentiasa ada. Mustahil Allah Taala itu tiada atau mati.
BIL : 11
SIFAT WAJIB : SAMA
MAKNA : Mendengar
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu tidak tuli (pekak). Mustahil Allah tuli atau tidak mendengar.
BIL : 12
SIFAT WAJIB : BASAR
MAKNA : Melihat
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu sentiasa melihat. Mustahil Allah Taala itu buta.
BIL : 13
SIFAT WAJIB : KALAM
MAKNA : Berkata-kata
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkata-kata. Mustahil Allah Taala itu tidak bercakap atau bisu.
BIL : 14
SIFAT WAJIB : QOODIRUN
MAKNA : Maha Kuasa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu amat berkuasa sifatnya. Mustahil bagi Allah memiliki sifat lemah atau tidak berkuasa.
BIL : 15
SIFAT WAJIB : MURIIDUN
MAKNA : Menentukan
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkuasa menentukan apa yang dikehendakinya. Mustahil sifatnya terpaksa atau dipaksa.
BIL : 16
SIFAT WAJIB : AALIMUN
MAKNA : Maha Mengetahui
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu maha mengetahui. Mustahil Allah Taala itu jahil atau tidak mengetahui.
BIL : 17
SIFAT WAJIB : HAYUUN
MAKNA : Hidup
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu Maha Hidup dan menghidupkan alam ini. Mustahil pula Allah itu mati.
BIL : 18
SIFAT WAJIB : SAMI'UN
MAKNA : Mendengar
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu maha mendengar. Mustahil jika Allah Taala tidak mendengar atau tuli.
BIL : 19
SIFAT WAJIB : BASIIRUN
MAKNA : Melihat
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu melihat semua kejadian di muka bumi. Mustahil jika sifat Allah itu tidak melihat atau buta.
BIL : 20
SIFAT WAJIB : MUTAKALLIMUN
MAKNA : Maha Berkata-kata
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkata-kata. Mustahil jika Allah Taala bisu atau tidak boleh berkata-kata.
"In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate".
Sifat 20 Bagi ALLAH
Sifat-sifat Allah yang wajib diketahui oleh orang-orang Islam yang terkandung di dalam al-Quran berjumlah 20 sifat. Termasuk juga sifat-sifat Mustahil yang wajib diketahui.
BIL : 1
SIFAT WAJIB : WUJUD
MAKNA : Ada
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu ada. Mustahil Allah itu tiada.
BIL : 2
SIFAT WAJIB :QIDAM
MAKNA : Sedia
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu sedia ada. Mustahil didahului oleh Adam (tiada)
BIL : 3
SIFAT WAJIB : BAQA
MAKNA : Kekal
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu bersifat kekal. Mustahil ia dikatakan fana (binasa)
BIL : 4
SIFAT WAJIB : MUKHALAFATUHU LILHAWADIS
MAKNA : Tidak sama dengan yang baharu
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu tidak mempunyai sifat-sifat yang baharu yakni dijadikan dan dihancurkan. Mustahil bersamaan dengan yang baharu.
BIL : 5
SIFAT WAJIB : QIYAMUHUU BINAFSIH
MAKNA : Berdiri dengan dirinya sendiri
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu bersendiri. Mustahil tidak berdiri dengan dirinya sendiri atau berdiri pada lainnya.
BIL : 6
SIFAT WAJIB : WAHADAANIYAT
MAKNA : Esa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu Maha Esa Dzat-Nya, Esa sifat-Nya dan esa juga perangai-Nya. Mustahil ia mempunyai Dzat, sifat dan perangai yang berbilang-bilang.
BIL : 7
SIFAT WAJIB : QUDRAT
MAKNA : Kuasa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Alah Taala itu Maha Berkuasa. Mustahil Allah itu lemah atau tidak berkuasa.
BIL : 8
SIFAT WAJIB : IRADAT
MAKNA : Menentukan
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah itu Menentukan segala-galanya. Mustahil Allah Taala itu terpaksa dan dipaksa.
BIL : 9
SIFAT WAJIB : ILMU
MAKNA : Mengetahui
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu amat mengetahui segala-galanya. Mustahil Allah tidak mengetahui.
BIL : 10
SIFAT WAJIB : HAYAT
MAKNA : Hidup
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu sentiasa hidup yakni sentiasa ada. Mustahil Allah Taala itu tiada atau mati.
BIL : 11
SIFAT WAJIB : SAMA
MAKNA : Mendengar
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu tidak tuli (pekak). Mustahil Allah tuli atau tidak mendengar.
BIL : 12
SIFAT WAJIB : BASAR
MAKNA : Melihat
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu sentiasa melihat. Mustahil Allah Taala itu buta.
BIL : 13
SIFAT WAJIB : KALAM
MAKNA : Berkata-kata
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkata-kata. Mustahil Allah Taala itu tidak bercakap atau bisu.
BIL : 14
SIFAT WAJIB : QOODIRUN
MAKNA : Maha Kuasa
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu amat berkuasa sifatnya. Mustahil bagi Allah memiliki sifat lemah atau tidak berkuasa.
BIL : 15
SIFAT WAJIB : MURIIDUN
MAKNA : Menentukan
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkuasa menentukan apa yang dikehendakinya. Mustahil sifatnya terpaksa atau dipaksa.
BIL : 16
SIFAT WAJIB : AALIMUN
MAKNA : Maha Mengetahui
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu maha mengetahui. Mustahil Allah Taala itu jahil atau tidak mengetahui.
BIL : 17
SIFAT WAJIB : HAYUUN
MAKNA : Hidup
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu Maha Hidup dan menghidupkan alam ini. Mustahil pula Allah itu mati.
BIL : 18
SIFAT WAJIB : SAMI'UN
MAKNA : Mendengar
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu maha mendengar. Mustahil jika Allah Taala tidak mendengar atau tuli.
BIL : 19
SIFAT WAJIB : BASIIRUN
MAKNA : Melihat
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu melihat semua kejadian di muka bumi. Mustahil jika sifat Allah itu tidak melihat atau buta.
BIL : 20
SIFAT WAJIB : MUTAKALLIMUN
MAKNA : Maha Berkata-kata
SIFAT MUSTAHIL : Allah Taala itu berkata-kata. Mustahil jika Allah Taala bisu atau tidak boleh berkata-kata.
TIps to get intelligent child
Dalam mendidik anak-anak sebenarnya tiada formula khusus yang boleh diikuti atau diterapkan kerana setiap anak adalah makhluk yang luar biasa dan unik dan berbeza-beza antara satu sama lain.
Menurut Dato’ Dr Hj Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah dalam bukunya, 21 Kaedah Mendidik Anak Cemerlang, ilmu mendidik anak adalah satu ilmu kemahiran yang perlu dimiliki oleh ibu bapa sebagaimana perlunya mereka memiliki ilmu kemahiran rumah tangga, kewangan, teknikal dan agama.
Rasulullah S.A.W. telah menggariskan empat tahap mendidik anak iaitu:
Tahap Pertama: Anak yang baru lahir sehingga mumayyiz (enam tahun ) hendakkah kita banyak bergurau dan membelai mereka dengan penuh kasih sayang sebagaimana haiwan menjaga anak.
Tahap Kedua: Anak berumur tujuh tahun sehingga baligh(14 tahun)hendaklah kita mendidik mereka dengan arahan, disiplin dan beri tanggungjawab.
Tahap Ketiga: Anak berumur 15 tahun hingga dewasa (21 tahun ) hendaklah dididik dengan cara berkawan, bertukar pendapat dan hormati pendapat mereka selagi yang tidak bertentangan dengan syariat.
Tahap Keempat: Anak berumur lebih 21 tahun. Hendaklah para ibu bapa memberikan kebebasan bertindak selagi tidak bertentangan dengan syariat.Ibu bapa hanya perlu bertindak sebagai penasihat agar segala tindakkan mereka terkawal.
1. Kaedah Pesanan dan Arahan.
Pesanan dan arahan merupakan salah satu daripada kaedah yang disarankan oleh Rasulullah S. A. W. Anak-anak hendaklah dididik dengan dipesankan sesuatu terlebih dahulu. Lihat bagaimana reaksi mereka, apakah mereka boleh melakukannya hanya selepas sekali pesanan. Jika tidak berkesan maka hendaklah dipesan berulang kali tanpa merasa jemu dan bosan. Menurut pandangan pakar pendidikan kanak-kanak, anak yang pintar perlu diberi nasihat dan pesanan 200 kali tanpa bosan supaya mereka benar-benar memahami pesanan itu dan dapat bertindak dengan baik. Antara bentuk pesanan dan arahan kepada anak-anak :
• Mengenai solat di awal waktu
• Adab dengan orang tua-tua
• Adab dengan guru
• Adab dengan kawan-kawan
• Tugas harian di rumah
• Mengemas bilik sendiri termasuk meja belajar.
• Tatacara makan mengikut sunnah nabi
• Cara belajar yang berkesan
• Ingat sentiasa menutup aurat apabila keluar dari rumah
• Keselamatan jalan raya
• Tanggungjawab melindungi adik-adik.
2. Kaedah Bercerita
Kaedah bercerita menguatkan hubungan anak-anak dengan ibu bapa terutamanya kisah-kisah teladan daripada Al-Quran, kisah nabi dan sebagainya. Tujuan bercerita ialah untuk mendidik anak-anak secara tidak langsung melalui pemahamam minda bawah sedar mereka, menyampaikan maklumat dan menyerapkan pengajaran yang boleh dicungkil daripada cerita tersebut, mengerat dan merapatkan hubungan anak dan ibu bapa, anak-anak boleh menggambarkan di minda mereka dengan lebih jelas dan ini lebih berkesan bergantung kepada kemahiran pencerita.
3. Kaedah Soal jawab
Bersoala jawab denagn anak akan menggerakkan minda mereka. Ibu bapa yang cemerlang hendaklah sentiasa bersoal jawab dan mengambil tahu mengenai diri anak dan perkembangan aktiviti dan pembelajaran mereka. Kaedah ini hendaklah dilakukan secara berterusan dan tanpa mengira masa, keadaan dan tempat seperti ketika dalam perjalanan, di rumah, waktu makan dan sebagainya.
Ibu bapa hendaklah berusaha menjawab semua persoalan. Seandainya ibu bapa tidak tahu atau tidak pasti jawapan kepada soalan anak, jangan teragak-agak atau enggan untuk mengaku tidak tahu. Ibu bapa hendaklah memberi penjelasan atau jawapan kepada persoalan yang ditanya oleh anak daripada orang yang mahir dalam bidangnya.
Anak-anak kecil lazimnya suka bertanya soalan yang bertubi-tubi. Ramai ibu bapa yang tidak mengambil peduli keletah anak-anak ini. Tabiat ini tidak sewajarnya menjadi amalan ibu bapa kerana tabiat anak-anak yang bertanya itu sudah menggambarkan pembangunan minda anak-anka yang cemerlang. Jika ditangani dengan baik anak itu mempunyai potensi yang tinggi untuk menjadi anak cemerlang.
4. Kaedah Merujuk Pengalaman Lalu
Pengalaman yang positif boleh dijadikan teladan, pengalaman yang negatif boleh dijadikan sempadan. Pengalaman ini elok dibuktikan dengan gambar, dokumen atau barangan peninggalan yang terlibat. Ini kerana pengalamna ini amat mudah untuk menjelaskan mesej yang ingin kita sampaikan dan mudah pula dijadikan iktibaroleh anak-anak. Pengalaman anak-anak itu juga penting. Kaitkan apa perlunay mereka berwaspada denagn peristiwa pahit yang telah mereka alami atau peristiwa manis dan kejayaan yang pernah mereka kecapi.
5. Kaedah Nasihat dan Teguran
Berilah nasihat dan teguran kepada anak-anak dalam hal akidah, ibadah, akhlak, tanggungjawab, kesihatan, suci hati dan erti kesusahan. Kaedah ini sangat penting dan ia berbeza dengan kaedah pesanan dan arahan. Ini kerana nasihat dan teguran tidak boleh dibuat setiap hari atau setiap masa kerana anak-anak akan mudah merasa jemu dan bosan.
Ketika mendengar nasihat dan teguran daripada ibu bapa, anak hendaklah dilatih supaya memandang wajah kedua-duanya atau tunduk.
6. Kaedah Bermain dan Bergurau
Cuba tanya diri anda, berapa kerapkah anda bermain-main dan bergurau-gurau dengan anak-anak anda? Terdapat pelbagai kaedah untuk kita bergurau dengan anak-anak ketika sedang bermain, beriadah mahupun bersukan. Matlamat bergurau dengan anak-anak ialah untuk menggembirakan hati mereka.
Mengikut kajian psikologi, apabila anak berasa gembira dan disayangi, mereka akan menjadi anak yang berdisiplin dan berakhlak yang baik. Tetapi jangan pula bergurau melampau batas seperti bermain dan bergurau berlarutan sehingga meninggalkan ibadah wajib dan tugas yang lebih penting.
Bapa juga tidak manis bergurau atau bermain dengan anak perempuan yang telah meningkat dewasa. Begitu juga ibu tidak manis bermain dengan anak lelaki yang telah meningkat dewasa. Perlakuan tidak manis ini jika tidak diikat oleh iman yang kuat, sering berlarutan sehingga boleh menyebabkan berlakunya sumbang mahram.
7. Kaedah Latihan yang Berterusan
Anak yang cemerlang perlu dilatih secara praktikal dan berterusan. Kaedah ini juga disarankan oleh Rasullullah S.A.W. Anak kita memang cemerlang tetapi perlu dilatih secara praktikal dan berterusan. Kaedah latihan boleh dibahagikan kepada beberapa ciri diantaranya :-
a) Jantina
Ibu bapa hendaklah memberi tugas kepada anak-anak sesuai dengan jantinanya seperti tuga yang berat dan kasar diagihkan kepada anak lelaki manakala anak perempuan kepada kerja-kerja dalaman yang lebih ringan dan sesuai dengan watak keperempuanan mereka. Bagaimanapun tidak salah jika anak lelaki diajar dan diasuh melakukan pekerjaan yang sering dilakukan oleh orang perempuan seperti membasuh pakaian sendiri, menyidai pakaian, melipat pakaian, memasak, membasuh pinggan dan sebagainya.
b) Usia
Pengagihan tugas juga perlu diagihkan mengikut usia. Anak yang berusia di bawah enam tahun belum boleh diberi tanggungjawab yang serius. Tahap tanggungjawab boleh ditingkatkan apabila usia mereka meningkat dan mengikut kesesuaian waktu.
Jangan lupa memberi pujian dan penghargaan kepada anak setelah mereka berjaya melakukan sesuatu pekerjaan itu. Namun jangan berlebihan kerana bimbang anak itu akan bersifat takbur.
Sumber majalah Wanita November 2005 oleh Noraishah Ismail
Rahsia Anak Pintar
“Semua anak dilahirkan pintar, tetapi yang memberi impak ialah cara kita merangsang mereka. Ibu bapa mesti mempunyai misi yang jelas iaitu menanam tekad membentuk masa depan anak.”
Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah
Pakar Motivasi
Klik disini >> http://bit.ly/rahsianakpintar
untuk mendapatkan Rahsia Anak Pintar.
RUJUKAN : http://feryco.com/7-kaedah-mendidik-anak-cemerlang
Menurut Dato’ Dr Hj Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah dalam bukunya, 21 Kaedah Mendidik Anak Cemerlang, ilmu mendidik anak adalah satu ilmu kemahiran yang perlu dimiliki oleh ibu bapa sebagaimana perlunya mereka memiliki ilmu kemahiran rumah tangga, kewangan, teknikal dan agama.
Rasulullah S.A.W. telah menggariskan empat tahap mendidik anak iaitu:
Tahap Pertama: Anak yang baru lahir sehingga mumayyiz (enam tahun ) hendakkah kita banyak bergurau dan membelai mereka dengan penuh kasih sayang sebagaimana haiwan menjaga anak.
Tahap Kedua: Anak berumur tujuh tahun sehingga baligh(14 tahun)hendaklah kita mendidik mereka dengan arahan, disiplin dan beri tanggungjawab.
Tahap Ketiga: Anak berumur 15 tahun hingga dewasa (21 tahun ) hendaklah dididik dengan cara berkawan, bertukar pendapat dan hormati pendapat mereka selagi yang tidak bertentangan dengan syariat.
Tahap Keempat: Anak berumur lebih 21 tahun. Hendaklah para ibu bapa memberikan kebebasan bertindak selagi tidak bertentangan dengan syariat.Ibu bapa hanya perlu bertindak sebagai penasihat agar segala tindakkan mereka terkawal.
1. Kaedah Pesanan dan Arahan.
Pesanan dan arahan merupakan salah satu daripada kaedah yang disarankan oleh Rasulullah S. A. W. Anak-anak hendaklah dididik dengan dipesankan sesuatu terlebih dahulu. Lihat bagaimana reaksi mereka, apakah mereka boleh melakukannya hanya selepas sekali pesanan. Jika tidak berkesan maka hendaklah dipesan berulang kali tanpa merasa jemu dan bosan. Menurut pandangan pakar pendidikan kanak-kanak, anak yang pintar perlu diberi nasihat dan pesanan 200 kali tanpa bosan supaya mereka benar-benar memahami pesanan itu dan dapat bertindak dengan baik. Antara bentuk pesanan dan arahan kepada anak-anak :
• Mengenai solat di awal waktu
• Adab dengan orang tua-tua
• Adab dengan guru
• Adab dengan kawan-kawan
• Tugas harian di rumah
• Mengemas bilik sendiri termasuk meja belajar.
• Tatacara makan mengikut sunnah nabi
• Cara belajar yang berkesan
• Ingat sentiasa menutup aurat apabila keluar dari rumah
• Keselamatan jalan raya
• Tanggungjawab melindungi adik-adik.
2. Kaedah Bercerita
Kaedah bercerita menguatkan hubungan anak-anak dengan ibu bapa terutamanya kisah-kisah teladan daripada Al-Quran, kisah nabi dan sebagainya. Tujuan bercerita ialah untuk mendidik anak-anak secara tidak langsung melalui pemahamam minda bawah sedar mereka, menyampaikan maklumat dan menyerapkan pengajaran yang boleh dicungkil daripada cerita tersebut, mengerat dan merapatkan hubungan anak dan ibu bapa, anak-anak boleh menggambarkan di minda mereka dengan lebih jelas dan ini lebih berkesan bergantung kepada kemahiran pencerita.
3. Kaedah Soal jawab
Bersoala jawab denagn anak akan menggerakkan minda mereka. Ibu bapa yang cemerlang hendaklah sentiasa bersoal jawab dan mengambil tahu mengenai diri anak dan perkembangan aktiviti dan pembelajaran mereka. Kaedah ini hendaklah dilakukan secara berterusan dan tanpa mengira masa, keadaan dan tempat seperti ketika dalam perjalanan, di rumah, waktu makan dan sebagainya.
Ibu bapa hendaklah berusaha menjawab semua persoalan. Seandainya ibu bapa tidak tahu atau tidak pasti jawapan kepada soalan anak, jangan teragak-agak atau enggan untuk mengaku tidak tahu. Ibu bapa hendaklah memberi penjelasan atau jawapan kepada persoalan yang ditanya oleh anak daripada orang yang mahir dalam bidangnya.
Anak-anak kecil lazimnya suka bertanya soalan yang bertubi-tubi. Ramai ibu bapa yang tidak mengambil peduli keletah anak-anak ini. Tabiat ini tidak sewajarnya menjadi amalan ibu bapa kerana tabiat anak-anak yang bertanya itu sudah menggambarkan pembangunan minda anak-anka yang cemerlang. Jika ditangani dengan baik anak itu mempunyai potensi yang tinggi untuk menjadi anak cemerlang.
4. Kaedah Merujuk Pengalaman Lalu
Pengalaman yang positif boleh dijadikan teladan, pengalaman yang negatif boleh dijadikan sempadan. Pengalaman ini elok dibuktikan dengan gambar, dokumen atau barangan peninggalan yang terlibat. Ini kerana pengalamna ini amat mudah untuk menjelaskan mesej yang ingin kita sampaikan dan mudah pula dijadikan iktibaroleh anak-anak. Pengalaman anak-anak itu juga penting. Kaitkan apa perlunay mereka berwaspada denagn peristiwa pahit yang telah mereka alami atau peristiwa manis dan kejayaan yang pernah mereka kecapi.
5. Kaedah Nasihat dan Teguran
Berilah nasihat dan teguran kepada anak-anak dalam hal akidah, ibadah, akhlak, tanggungjawab, kesihatan, suci hati dan erti kesusahan. Kaedah ini sangat penting dan ia berbeza dengan kaedah pesanan dan arahan. Ini kerana nasihat dan teguran tidak boleh dibuat setiap hari atau setiap masa kerana anak-anak akan mudah merasa jemu dan bosan.
Ketika mendengar nasihat dan teguran daripada ibu bapa, anak hendaklah dilatih supaya memandang wajah kedua-duanya atau tunduk.
6. Kaedah Bermain dan Bergurau
Cuba tanya diri anda, berapa kerapkah anda bermain-main dan bergurau-gurau dengan anak-anak anda? Terdapat pelbagai kaedah untuk kita bergurau dengan anak-anak ketika sedang bermain, beriadah mahupun bersukan. Matlamat bergurau dengan anak-anak ialah untuk menggembirakan hati mereka.
Mengikut kajian psikologi, apabila anak berasa gembira dan disayangi, mereka akan menjadi anak yang berdisiplin dan berakhlak yang baik. Tetapi jangan pula bergurau melampau batas seperti bermain dan bergurau berlarutan sehingga meninggalkan ibadah wajib dan tugas yang lebih penting.
Bapa juga tidak manis bergurau atau bermain dengan anak perempuan yang telah meningkat dewasa. Begitu juga ibu tidak manis bermain dengan anak lelaki yang telah meningkat dewasa. Perlakuan tidak manis ini jika tidak diikat oleh iman yang kuat, sering berlarutan sehingga boleh menyebabkan berlakunya sumbang mahram.
7. Kaedah Latihan yang Berterusan
Anak yang cemerlang perlu dilatih secara praktikal dan berterusan. Kaedah ini juga disarankan oleh Rasullullah S.A.W. Anak kita memang cemerlang tetapi perlu dilatih secara praktikal dan berterusan. Kaedah latihan boleh dibahagikan kepada beberapa ciri diantaranya :-
a) Jantina
Ibu bapa hendaklah memberi tugas kepada anak-anak sesuai dengan jantinanya seperti tuga yang berat dan kasar diagihkan kepada anak lelaki manakala anak perempuan kepada kerja-kerja dalaman yang lebih ringan dan sesuai dengan watak keperempuanan mereka. Bagaimanapun tidak salah jika anak lelaki diajar dan diasuh melakukan pekerjaan yang sering dilakukan oleh orang perempuan seperti membasuh pakaian sendiri, menyidai pakaian, melipat pakaian, memasak, membasuh pinggan dan sebagainya.
b) Usia
Pengagihan tugas juga perlu diagihkan mengikut usia. Anak yang berusia di bawah enam tahun belum boleh diberi tanggungjawab yang serius. Tahap tanggungjawab boleh ditingkatkan apabila usia mereka meningkat dan mengikut kesesuaian waktu.
Jangan lupa memberi pujian dan penghargaan kepada anak setelah mereka berjaya melakukan sesuatu pekerjaan itu. Namun jangan berlebihan kerana bimbang anak itu akan bersifat takbur.
Sumber majalah Wanita November 2005 oleh Noraishah Ismail
Rahsia Anak Pintar
“Semua anak dilahirkan pintar, tetapi yang memberi impak ialah cara kita merangsang mereka. Ibu bapa mesti mempunyai misi yang jelas iaitu menanam tekad membentuk masa depan anak.”
Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah
Pakar Motivasi
Klik disini >> http://bit.ly/rahsianakpintar
untuk mendapatkan Rahsia Anak Pintar.
RUJUKAN : http://feryco.com/7-kaedah-mendidik-anak-cemerlang
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Resepi dari newspaper dll
Nasi Beriani Menggunakan Rempah Beriani Faiza
6 sudu minyak sapi,
6 ulas bwg merah,
3 ulas bwg putih
Tumis bersama cengkih, buah pelaga, kayu manis
Goreng hingga kuning, masukkan 1 sudu beriani faiza
Masukkan air secukupnya.( 1 cawan air 1 cawan beras)
Garam ,
3 daun pandan,
3 daun pudina ,
1 ketul gula batu,
1 ketul kiub ayam ,
1 sudu besar jus oren,
masak hingga mendidih.
Masukkan ½ cawan susu cair,
1 kg beras basmathi,
kacau rata dan tutup.
Bila hampir kering, masukkan sedikit pewarna kuning.
Mee Goreng Istimewa Chef Ismail
Ikuti langkah mudah menyediakan masakan mi goreng istimewa yang disediakan Chef Ismail.
(Ref:http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/Migorengistimewa/Article )
Bahannya:
1 kilogram mi kuning
1/2 kilogram sawi hijau Hong Kong - direbus seketika
300 gram kubis bulat - direbus seketika
1 biji lobak merah (saiz besar) - direbus seketika
200 gram cendawan hitam Cina (rebus hingga kembang)
200 gram brokoli - direbus seketika
250 gram udang
250 gram daging dada ayam yang dipotong dadu
3 sudu kecil bawang putih
3 sudu kecil sos tiram
1 sudu kecil kicap pekat
1/2 sudu kecil kiub ayam
1 sudu kecil minyak bijan
1 sudu kecil gula
1 sudu kecil serbuk lada putih
Garam jika perlu
8 sudu besar minyak untuk menumis
6 sudu minyak sapi,
6 ulas bwg merah,
3 ulas bwg putih
Tumis bersama cengkih, buah pelaga, kayu manis
Goreng hingga kuning, masukkan 1 sudu beriani faiza
Masukkan air secukupnya.( 1 cawan air 1 cawan beras)
Garam ,
3 daun pandan,
3 daun pudina ,
1 ketul gula batu,
1 ketul kiub ayam ,
1 sudu besar jus oren,
masak hingga mendidih.
Masukkan ½ cawan susu cair,
1 kg beras basmathi,
kacau rata dan tutup.
Bila hampir kering, masukkan sedikit pewarna kuning.
Mee Goreng Istimewa Chef Ismail
Ikuti langkah mudah menyediakan masakan mi goreng istimewa yang disediakan Chef Ismail.
(Ref:http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/Migorengistimewa/Article )
Bahannya:
1 kilogram mi kuning
1/2 kilogram sawi hijau Hong Kong - direbus seketika
300 gram kubis bulat - direbus seketika
1 biji lobak merah (saiz besar) - direbus seketika
200 gram cendawan hitam Cina (rebus hingga kembang)
200 gram brokoli - direbus seketika
250 gram udang
250 gram daging dada ayam yang dipotong dadu
3 sudu kecil bawang putih
3 sudu kecil sos tiram
1 sudu kecil kicap pekat
1/2 sudu kecil kiub ayam
1 sudu kecil minyak bijan
1 sudu kecil gula
1 sudu kecil serbuk lada putih
Garam jika perlu
8 sudu besar minyak untuk menumis
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
How to identify and use feeding bottles
It is shocking news... make sure you do not use the polycarbonate bottles when feeding your babies... or if you do... follow the given instruction carefully...
(SOURCE : NST March 15)
The Health Ministry is distributing pamphlets on how to identify polycarbonate baby-feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA) and guides on how to use BPA-free polycarbonate bottles. Listed below are some of the ways to identify polycarbonate baby feeding bottles
- A polycarbonate feeding bottle is hard and transparent.
- It can be identified through the plastic classification codes found on the bottom of the bottle as follows:
a. Number 7
b. Number 7 and PC
c. Number 7 and others
- BPA-free bottles are usually labelled as "BPA-free".
Listed below is the guide on BPA bottle usage
- Sterilise the bottle following the instructions on the label or those provided by the manufacturer. If none, the bottle should be submerged in boiling water for five to 10 minutes.
- Avoid pouring hot water directly into the bottle when preparing milk.
- Use appropriate cleaning utensils, such as a soft sponge and brush, to avoid scratching the surface of the bottle.
- Check the inner surface of the bottle regularly. Replace if scratches are found or the feeding bottle is spoilt. Feeding bottles, even those without scratches, should be changed every six months.
- There are several alternative baby feeding bottles in the market made from polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyyamides as well as glass.
For more information, please contact the Health Ministry at 03 8883 3652/ 3653/ 3655 or visit http://fsq.moh.gov.my or http://moh.gov.my
Read more: How to identify and use feeding bottles http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/12bara/Article#ixzz1GgP0LoHZ
(SOURCE : NST March 15)
The Health Ministry is distributing pamphlets on how to identify polycarbonate baby-feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA) and guides on how to use BPA-free polycarbonate bottles. Listed below are some of the ways to identify polycarbonate baby feeding bottles
- A polycarbonate feeding bottle is hard and transparent.
- It can be identified through the plastic classification codes found on the bottom of the bottle as follows:
a. Number 7
b. Number 7 and PC
c. Number 7 and others
- BPA-free bottles are usually labelled as "BPA-free".
Listed below is the guide on BPA bottle usage
- Sterilise the bottle following the instructions on the label or those provided by the manufacturer. If none, the bottle should be submerged in boiling water for five to 10 minutes.
- Avoid pouring hot water directly into the bottle when preparing milk.
- Use appropriate cleaning utensils, such as a soft sponge and brush, to avoid scratching the surface of the bottle.
- Check the inner surface of the bottle regularly. Replace if scratches are found or the feeding bottle is spoilt. Feeding bottles, even those without scratches, should be changed every six months.
- There are several alternative baby feeding bottles in the market made from polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyyamides as well as glass.
For more information, please contact the Health Ministry at 03 8883 3652/ 3653/ 3655 or visit http://fsq.moh.gov.my or http://moh.gov.my
Read more: How to identify and use feeding bottles http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/12bara/Article#ixzz1GgP0LoHZ
Lagu hari guru 2010
Lirik Lagu Kami Guru Malaysia
Kami guru Malaysia
Berikrar dan berjanji
Mendidik dan memimpin
Putra putri negara kita
Pada Seri Paduka
Kami tumpahkan setia
Rukun Negara kita
Panduan hidup kami semua
Di bidang pembangunan
Kami tetap bersama
Membantu, membina
Negara yang tercinta
Amanah yang diberi
Kami tak persiakan
Apa yang kami janji
Tunai tetap kami tunaikan
Lagu & Lirik : Hashim Ahmad
Kami guru Malaysia
Berikrar dan berjanji
Mendidik dan memimpin
Putra putri negara kita
Pada Seri Paduka
Kami tumpahkan setia
Rukun Negara kita
Panduan hidup kami semua
Di bidang pembangunan
Kami tetap bersama
Membantu, membina
Negara yang tercinta
Amanah yang diberi
Kami tak persiakan
Apa yang kami janji
Tunai tetap kami tunaikan
Lagu & Lirik : Hashim Ahmad
tema hari guru 2010
Lirik Lagu Kami Guru Malaysia
Kami guru Malaysia
Berikrar dan berjanji
Mendidik dan memimpin
Putra putri negara kita
Pada Seri Paduka
Kami tumpahkan setia
Rukun Negara kita
Panduan hidup kami semua
Di bidang pembangunan
Kami tetap bersama
Membantu, membina
Negara yang tercinta
Amanah yang diberi
Kami tak persiakan
Apa yang kami janji
Tunai tetap kami tunaikan
Lagu & Lirik : Hashim Ahmad
Kami guru Malaysia
Berikrar dan berjanji
Mendidik dan memimpin
Putra putri negara kita
Pada Seri Paduka
Kami tumpahkan setia
Rukun Negara kita
Panduan hidup kami semua
Di bidang pembangunan
Kami tetap bersama
Membantu, membina
Negara yang tercinta
Amanah yang diberi
Kami tak persiakan
Apa yang kami janji
Tunai tetap kami tunaikan
Lagu & Lirik : Hashim Ahmad
Tanda-tanda KIamat...
Sepuluh Tanda-tanda Kiamat yang Besar
Daripada Huzaifah bin Asid Al-Ghifari ra. berkata: "Datang kepada kami Rasulullah saw. dan kami pada waktu itu sedang berbincang-bincang. Lalu beliau bersabda: "Apa yang kamu perbincangkan?". Kami menjawab: "Kami sedang berbincang tentang hari qiamat". Lalu Nabi saw. bersabda: "Tidak akan terjadi hari qiamat sehingga kamu melihat sebelumnya sepuluh macam tanda-tandanya". Kemudian beliau menyebutkannya: "Asap, Dajjal, binatang, terbit matahari dari tempat tenggelamnya, turunnya Isa bin Maryam alaihissalam, Ya’juj dan Ma'juj, tiga kali gempa bumi, sekali di timur, sekali di barat dan yang ketiga di Semenanjung Arab yang akhir sekali adalah api yang keluar dari arah negeri Yaman yang akan menghalau manusia kepada Padang Mahsyar mereka".
(H.R Muslimi)
Keterangan
Sepuluh tanda-tanda qiamat yang disebutkan Rasulullah saw. dalam hadis ini adalah tanda-tanda qiamat yang besar-besar, akan terjadi di saat hampir tibanya hari qiamat. Sepuluh tanda itu ialah:
1.
Dukhan (asap) yang akan keluar dan mengakibatkan penyakit yang seperti selsema di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman dan akan mematikan semua orang kafir.
2.
Dajjal yang akan membawa fitnah besar yang akan meragut keimanan, hinggakan ramai orang yang akan terpedaya dengan seruannya.
3.
Binatang besar yang keluar berhampiran Bukit Shafa di Mekah yang akan bercakap bahawa manusia tidak beriman lagi kepada Allah swt.
4.
Matahari akan terbit dari tempat tenggelamnya. Maka pada saat itu Allah swt. tidak lagi menerima iman orang kafir dan tidak menerima taubat daripada orang yang berdosa.
5.
Turunnya Nabi Isa alaihissalam ke permukaan bumi ini. Beliau akan mendukung pemerintahan Imam Mahadi yang berdaulat pada masa itu dan beliau akan mematahkan segala salib yang dibuat oleb orang-orang Kristian dan beliau juga yang akan membunuh Dajjal.
6.
Keluarnya bangsa Ya'juj dan Ma'juj yang akan membuat kerosakan dipermukaan bumi ini, iaitu apabila mereka berjaya menghancurkan dinding yang dibuat dari besi bercampur tembaga yang telah didirikan oleh Zul Qarnain bersama dengan pembantu-pembantunya pada zaman dahulu.
7.
Gempa bumi di Timur.
8.
Gempa bumi di Barat.
9.
Gempa bumi di Semenanjung Arab.
10.
Api besar yang akan menghalau manusia menuju ke Padang Mahsyar. Api itu akan bermula dari arah negeri Yaman.
Mengikut pendapat Imam Ibnu Hajar al-Asqalani di dalam kitab Fathul Bari beliau mengatakan: "Apa yang dapat dirajihkan (pendapat yang terpilih) dari himpunan hadis-hadis Rasulullah Saw. bahawa keluarnya Dajal adalah yang mendahului segala petanda-petanda besar yang mengakibatkan perubahan besar yang berlaku dipermukaan bumi ini. Keadaan itu akan disudahi dengan kematian Nabi Isa alaihissalam (setelah belian turun dari langit). Kemudian terbitnya matahari dari tempat tenggelamnya adalah permulaan tanda-tanda qiamat yang besar yang akan merosakkan sistem alam cakerawala yang mana kejadian ini akan disudahi dengan terjadinya peristiwa qiamat yang dahsyat itu. Barangkali keluarnya binatang yang disebutkan itu adalah terjadi di hari yang matahari pada waktu itu terbit dari tempat tenggelamnya".
Rujukan : http://40hadith.blogspot.com/2007/12/sepuluh-tanda-tanda-kiamat-yang-besar.html
Daripada Huzaifah bin Asid Al-Ghifari ra. berkata: "Datang kepada kami Rasulullah saw. dan kami pada waktu itu sedang berbincang-bincang. Lalu beliau bersabda: "Apa yang kamu perbincangkan?". Kami menjawab: "Kami sedang berbincang tentang hari qiamat". Lalu Nabi saw. bersabda: "Tidak akan terjadi hari qiamat sehingga kamu melihat sebelumnya sepuluh macam tanda-tandanya". Kemudian beliau menyebutkannya: "Asap, Dajjal, binatang, terbit matahari dari tempat tenggelamnya, turunnya Isa bin Maryam alaihissalam, Ya’juj dan Ma'juj, tiga kali gempa bumi, sekali di timur, sekali di barat dan yang ketiga di Semenanjung Arab yang akhir sekali adalah api yang keluar dari arah negeri Yaman yang akan menghalau manusia kepada Padang Mahsyar mereka".
(H.R Muslimi)
Keterangan
Sepuluh tanda-tanda qiamat yang disebutkan Rasulullah saw. dalam hadis ini adalah tanda-tanda qiamat yang besar-besar, akan terjadi di saat hampir tibanya hari qiamat. Sepuluh tanda itu ialah:
1.
Dukhan (asap) yang akan keluar dan mengakibatkan penyakit yang seperti selsema di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman dan akan mematikan semua orang kafir.
2.
Dajjal yang akan membawa fitnah besar yang akan meragut keimanan, hinggakan ramai orang yang akan terpedaya dengan seruannya.
3.
Binatang besar yang keluar berhampiran Bukit Shafa di Mekah yang akan bercakap bahawa manusia tidak beriman lagi kepada Allah swt.
4.
Matahari akan terbit dari tempat tenggelamnya. Maka pada saat itu Allah swt. tidak lagi menerima iman orang kafir dan tidak menerima taubat daripada orang yang berdosa.
5.
Turunnya Nabi Isa alaihissalam ke permukaan bumi ini. Beliau akan mendukung pemerintahan Imam Mahadi yang berdaulat pada masa itu dan beliau akan mematahkan segala salib yang dibuat oleb orang-orang Kristian dan beliau juga yang akan membunuh Dajjal.
6.
Keluarnya bangsa Ya'juj dan Ma'juj yang akan membuat kerosakan dipermukaan bumi ini, iaitu apabila mereka berjaya menghancurkan dinding yang dibuat dari besi bercampur tembaga yang telah didirikan oleh Zul Qarnain bersama dengan pembantu-pembantunya pada zaman dahulu.
7.
Gempa bumi di Timur.
8.
Gempa bumi di Barat.
9.
Gempa bumi di Semenanjung Arab.
10.
Api besar yang akan menghalau manusia menuju ke Padang Mahsyar. Api itu akan bermula dari arah negeri Yaman.
Mengikut pendapat Imam Ibnu Hajar al-Asqalani di dalam kitab Fathul Bari beliau mengatakan: "Apa yang dapat dirajihkan (pendapat yang terpilih) dari himpunan hadis-hadis Rasulullah Saw. bahawa keluarnya Dajal adalah yang mendahului segala petanda-petanda besar yang mengakibatkan perubahan besar yang berlaku dipermukaan bumi ini. Keadaan itu akan disudahi dengan kematian Nabi Isa alaihissalam (setelah belian turun dari langit). Kemudian terbitnya matahari dari tempat tenggelamnya adalah permulaan tanda-tanda qiamat yang besar yang akan merosakkan sistem alam cakerawala yang mana kejadian ini akan disudahi dengan terjadinya peristiwa qiamat yang dahsyat itu. Barangkali keluarnya binatang yang disebutkan itu adalah terjadi di hari yang matahari pada waktu itu terbit dari tempat tenggelamnya".
Rujukan : http://40hadith.blogspot.com/2007/12/sepuluh-tanda-tanda-kiamat-yang-besar.html
Pray to God.......
It's so sad to hear the tragedy befalling the Japanese people... Hopefully there would be no more earthquake there or anywhere. Yet, we know that will not be so, as it is something that we have to face before the DAY..
Tanda-tanda Kiamat menurut agama Islam merupakan suatu petunjuk atau isyarat yang sudah hampirnya Hari Kiamat. Bermula dengan tanda-tanda kecil dan kemudian disusuli dengan tanda-tanda besar.
[sunting] Tanda-tanda besar
* Hijaunya bumi arafah.
* Lahirnya ramai anak anak zina dari perkahwinan tidak sah atau perceraian tidak diluluskan mahkamah.
* Keluar sejenis binatang dari perut bumi yang digelar Dabbatul Ardhi.
* Keluar asap tebal dibumi hijaz.
* Munculnya nabi palsu yang ke 40.
* Diangkat al-Quran dan Ilmu addin dari manusia.
* Berlaku perang besar dikawasan kaukasus
* Runtuhnya Ka'abah diserang oleh orang habshah
* 3 kali gempa bumi
* Keluarnya suku Yakjuj dan Makjuj.
* Bermulalah kekuasaan Dajjal.
* Munculnya Imam Mahdi.
* Turunnya Nabi Isa a.s.dan azannya mematikan yakjuj makjuj.
* Matahari terbit dari ufuk barat.
* Terdengar tiupan sangkakala pertama
[sunting] Tanda-tanda kecil
Didapati kini bahawa seluruh tanda-tanda kecil telah muncul dan terbukti seperti yang dinyatakan dalam hadis. Kebanyakan hadis-hadis ini dapat ditemukan di dalam Sahih Muslim, Sahih Bukhari dan Riwayat Tarmizi.
* Penaklukan Baitulmuqaddis
“ Dari Auf b. Malik r.a., katanya, "Rasulullah s. a. w. telah bersabda:"Aku menghitung enam perkara menjelang hari kiamat." Baginda menyebutkan salah satu di antaranya, iaitu penaklukan Baitulmuqaddis." - Sahih Bukhari[1] ”
* Zina bermaharajalela[perlu rujukan]
“ "Dan tinggallah manusia-manusia yang buruk, yang seenaknya melakukan persetubuhan seperti himar (keldai). Maka pada zaman mereka inilah kiamat akan datang." - Sahih Muslim ”
* Pemimpin yang terdiri dari orang yang jahil dan fasik[perlu rujukan]
* Bermaharajalela alat muzik[perlu rujukan]
“ Pada akhir zaman akan terjadi tanah runtuh, rusuhan dan perubahan muka."Ada yang bertanya kepada Rasulullah; "Wahai Rasulullah bila hal ini terjadi?" Baginda menjawab; "Apabila telah bermaharajalela bunyi-bunyian (muzik) dan penyanyi-penyanyi wanita" - Ibnu Majah ”
* Menghias masjid dan membanggakannya[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya kiamat ialah manusia bermegah-megahan dalam mendirikan masjid" - Riwayat Nasai. ”
* Munculnya kekejian, memutuskan kerabat dan hubungan dengan tetangga tidak baik[perlu rujukan]
“ Tidak akan datang kiamat sehingga banyak perbuatan dan perkataan keji, memutuskan hubungan silaturahim dan sikap yang buruk dalam tetangga." - Riwayat Ahmad dan Hakim ”
* Ramai orang menuntut ilmu kerana pangkat dan kedudukan[perlu rujukan]
* Ramai orang soleh meninggal dunia[perlu rujukan]
“ Tidak akan datang hari kiamat sehingga Allah mengambil orang-orang yang baik dan ahli agama dimuka bumi, maka tiada yang tinggal padanya kecuali orang-orang yang hina dan buruk yang tidak mengetahui yang makruf dan tidak mengingkari kemungkaran - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Orang hina mendapat kedudukan terhormat[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda semakin dekatnya kiamat ialah dunia akan dikuasai oleh Luka' bin Luka'(orang yang bodoh dan hina). Maka orang yang paling baik ketika itu ialah orang yang beriman yang diapit oleh dua orang mulia" - Riwayat Thabrani ”
* Mengucapkan salam kepada orang yang dikenalnya sahaja[perlu rujukan]
“ "Sesungguhnya di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah manusia tidak mahu mengucapkan salam kepada orang lain kecuali yang dikenalnya saja." - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Banyak wanita yang berpakaian tetapi hakikatnya telanjang [perlu rujukan]
“ Diriwayatkan dari Abu Hurairah r.a.
"Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah akan muncul pakaian-pakaian wanita dan apabila mereka memakainya keadaannya seperti telanjang." ”
* Bulan sabit kelihatan besar[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah menggelembung (membesarnya) bulan sabit." - Riwayat Thabrani ”
* Banyak dusta dan tidak tepat dalam menyampaikan berita
“ Pada akhir zaman akan muncul pembohong-pembohong besar yang datang kepadamu dengan membawa berita-berita yang belum pernah kamu dengar dan belum pernah didengar oleh bapa-bapa kamu sebelumnya, kerana itu jauhkanlah dirimu dari mereka agar mereka tidak menyesatkanmu dan memfitnahmu" - Sahih Muslim ”
* Banyak saksi palsu dan menyimpan kesaksian yang benar
“ Sesungguhnya sebelum datangnya hari kiamat akan banyak kesaksian palsu dan disembunyikan kesaksian yang benar" - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Negara Arab menjadi padang rumput dan sungai
“ Tidak akan datang hari kiamat sehingga negeri Arab kembali menjadi padang rumput dan sungai-sungai." - Sahih Muslim ”
* Banyaknya sifat bohong dan ia menjadi perkata biasa[perlu rujukan]
* Jarak-jarak antara pasar menjadi dekat (menunjukkan banyaknya kegiatan perdagangan)[perlu rujukan]
“ Banyaknya sifat bohong, pendeknya waktu, dekatnya jarak-jarak antara pasar-pasar." - Riwayat Bukhari ”
* Manusia mewarnai rambut di kepalanya dengan warna hitam supaya kelihatan muda[perlu rujukan]
“ Pada akhir zaman akan muncul suatu kaum yang mencelupi rambut mereka dengan warna hitam seperti 'bulu merpati' yang mereka itu tidak akan mencium bau syurga." - Sahih Abu Daud & Nasai
rujukan : http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanda-tanda_Kiamat
Tanda-tanda Kiamat menurut agama Islam merupakan suatu petunjuk atau isyarat yang sudah hampirnya Hari Kiamat. Bermula dengan tanda-tanda kecil dan kemudian disusuli dengan tanda-tanda besar.
[sunting] Tanda-tanda besar
* Hijaunya bumi arafah.
* Lahirnya ramai anak anak zina dari perkahwinan tidak sah atau perceraian tidak diluluskan mahkamah.
* Keluar sejenis binatang dari perut bumi yang digelar Dabbatul Ardhi.
* Keluar asap tebal dibumi hijaz.
* Munculnya nabi palsu yang ke 40.
* Diangkat al-Quran dan Ilmu addin dari manusia.
* Berlaku perang besar dikawasan kaukasus
* Runtuhnya Ka'abah diserang oleh orang habshah
* 3 kali gempa bumi
* Keluarnya suku Yakjuj dan Makjuj.
* Bermulalah kekuasaan Dajjal.
* Munculnya Imam Mahdi.
* Turunnya Nabi Isa a.s.dan azannya mematikan yakjuj makjuj.
* Matahari terbit dari ufuk barat.
* Terdengar tiupan sangkakala pertama
[sunting] Tanda-tanda kecil
Didapati kini bahawa seluruh tanda-tanda kecil telah muncul dan terbukti seperti yang dinyatakan dalam hadis. Kebanyakan hadis-hadis ini dapat ditemukan di dalam Sahih Muslim, Sahih Bukhari dan Riwayat Tarmizi.
* Penaklukan Baitulmuqaddis
“ Dari Auf b. Malik r.a., katanya, "Rasulullah s. a. w. telah bersabda:"Aku menghitung enam perkara menjelang hari kiamat." Baginda menyebutkan salah satu di antaranya, iaitu penaklukan Baitulmuqaddis." - Sahih Bukhari[1] ”
* Zina bermaharajalela[perlu rujukan]
“ "Dan tinggallah manusia-manusia yang buruk, yang seenaknya melakukan persetubuhan seperti himar (keldai). Maka pada zaman mereka inilah kiamat akan datang." - Sahih Muslim ”
* Pemimpin yang terdiri dari orang yang jahil dan fasik[perlu rujukan]
* Bermaharajalela alat muzik[perlu rujukan]
“ Pada akhir zaman akan terjadi tanah runtuh, rusuhan dan perubahan muka."Ada yang bertanya kepada Rasulullah; "Wahai Rasulullah bila hal ini terjadi?" Baginda menjawab; "Apabila telah bermaharajalela bunyi-bunyian (muzik) dan penyanyi-penyanyi wanita" - Ibnu Majah ”
* Menghias masjid dan membanggakannya[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya kiamat ialah manusia bermegah-megahan dalam mendirikan masjid" - Riwayat Nasai. ”
* Munculnya kekejian, memutuskan kerabat dan hubungan dengan tetangga tidak baik[perlu rujukan]
“ Tidak akan datang kiamat sehingga banyak perbuatan dan perkataan keji, memutuskan hubungan silaturahim dan sikap yang buruk dalam tetangga." - Riwayat Ahmad dan Hakim ”
* Ramai orang menuntut ilmu kerana pangkat dan kedudukan[perlu rujukan]
* Ramai orang soleh meninggal dunia[perlu rujukan]
“ Tidak akan datang hari kiamat sehingga Allah mengambil orang-orang yang baik dan ahli agama dimuka bumi, maka tiada yang tinggal padanya kecuali orang-orang yang hina dan buruk yang tidak mengetahui yang makruf dan tidak mengingkari kemungkaran - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Orang hina mendapat kedudukan terhormat[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda semakin dekatnya kiamat ialah dunia akan dikuasai oleh Luka' bin Luka'(orang yang bodoh dan hina). Maka orang yang paling baik ketika itu ialah orang yang beriman yang diapit oleh dua orang mulia" - Riwayat Thabrani ”
* Mengucapkan salam kepada orang yang dikenalnya sahaja[perlu rujukan]
“ "Sesungguhnya di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah manusia tidak mahu mengucapkan salam kepada orang lain kecuali yang dikenalnya saja." - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Banyak wanita yang berpakaian tetapi hakikatnya telanjang [perlu rujukan]
“ Diriwayatkan dari Abu Hurairah r.a.
"Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah akan muncul pakaian-pakaian wanita dan apabila mereka memakainya keadaannya seperti telanjang." ”
* Bulan sabit kelihatan besar[perlu rujukan]
“ Di antara tanda-tanda telah dekatnya hari kiamat ialah menggelembung (membesarnya) bulan sabit." - Riwayat Thabrani ”
* Banyak dusta dan tidak tepat dalam menyampaikan berita
“ Pada akhir zaman akan muncul pembohong-pembohong besar yang datang kepadamu dengan membawa berita-berita yang belum pernah kamu dengar dan belum pernah didengar oleh bapa-bapa kamu sebelumnya, kerana itu jauhkanlah dirimu dari mereka agar mereka tidak menyesatkanmu dan memfitnahmu" - Sahih Muslim ”
* Banyak saksi palsu dan menyimpan kesaksian yang benar
“ Sesungguhnya sebelum datangnya hari kiamat akan banyak kesaksian palsu dan disembunyikan kesaksian yang benar" - Riwayat Ahmad ”
* Negara Arab menjadi padang rumput dan sungai
“ Tidak akan datang hari kiamat sehingga negeri Arab kembali menjadi padang rumput dan sungai-sungai." - Sahih Muslim ”
* Banyaknya sifat bohong dan ia menjadi perkata biasa[perlu rujukan]
* Jarak-jarak antara pasar menjadi dekat (menunjukkan banyaknya kegiatan perdagangan)[perlu rujukan]
“ Banyaknya sifat bohong, pendeknya waktu, dekatnya jarak-jarak antara pasar-pasar." - Riwayat Bukhari ”
* Manusia mewarnai rambut di kepalanya dengan warna hitam supaya kelihatan muda[perlu rujukan]
“ Pada akhir zaman akan muncul suatu kaum yang mencelupi rambut mereka dengan warna hitam seperti 'bulu merpati' yang mereka itu tidak akan mencium bau syurga." - Sahih Abu Daud & Nasai
rujukan : http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanda-tanda_Kiamat
Thursday, March 3, 2011
SPM 1119 Section C
SPM English by JUGDEEP KAUR GILL
Today we will take a look at Section C of the SPM 1119 paper. This section, which carries a substantial 25 marks, is divided into two parts, reading comprehension and summary writing. 10 marks are allocated for reading comprehension and 15 marks for summary writing.
Guidelines for reading comprehension
1. Read the whole passage through once to get a general idea of what the passage is about. Do not worry if you come across unfamiliar words. Sometimes, it is not necessary to understand every word you read.
2. Do read the passage a second time, if necessary. The second reading helps you take in the details and improve your understanding.
3. Read the questions carefully. Use cue words in the questions to help you answer the questions. These can be the “wh” words (what, when, where, why, who, whose, how) and action verbs (identify, find, list).
4. Questions sometimes contain words found in the passage. Use these words to help you identify the part of the passage where the answer can be found.
5. You do not have to answer questions in complete sentences (look at the sample answers given).
6. You can lift words, clauses or sentences from the passage to answer questions. You do not have to use your own words unless you are told to do so. Moreover, there is a danger in paraphrasing – you might alter/distort the meaning expressed in the passage and hence lose precious marks.
7. For questions on vocabulary, if you are asked for a word, then give only ONE word and nothing else. Make sure you spell the word correctly. If you are asked for a phrase, then give the relevant phrase. If you copy the sentence where the word or phrase are found, you must indicate the chosen word or phrase by underlining it or putting it within quotation marks.
8. Some questions require you to use your own words and you must do so.
9. Do pay attention to the tense (and sometimes pronoun) used in the questions when formulating your answers.
Pitfalls to avoid
1. Do not give more than the required information. Sometimes, students copy chunks from a passage, giving two or more sentences. This only highlights their weakness – failure to understand the question and/or text.
2. Do not give two or more answers to a question. Some students write down all the possible answers to a question just to be on the safe side.
3. Do not waste time paraphrasing answers unless you are asked to do so.
Summary writing
The question on summary writing is based on the same text used for reading comprehension. This should be a boon as you would be familiar with the text after several readings. Despite this, many students are not comfortable dealing with summary writing.Their fears stem from their inability to identify informtation relevant to the answer. Some are also worried that they may not be able to put the information together into a coherent paragraph. Weak students have an additional problem to grapple with – language. While these concerns are genuine, there is no reason to fret as these problems can be easily overcome with proper guidance and help from teachers.
Remember that summary writing in the context of this paper is largely a reading skill (as you are required to select relevant information in the text) with a bit of writing thrown in (as you have to string the points together into a unified text). The task is made easier for you as you do not need to summarise the whole text, only certain aspects (maybe one or two). Therefore, it is crucial that you read the question carefully and consider what information is relevant.
The allocation of marks for summary writing is as follows: 10 for content and 5 for language. Usually, there are more than 10 content points but you should be able to identify at least 10. I always advise students not to worry too much about paraphrasing. You should focus on getting marks for content, not language.
Guidelines for summary writing:
1. Read the question carefully. Ask yourself: “What am I required to summarise?”
2. Mark the first and last lines of the passage you are asked to refer to.
3. Then select information that is relevant to your answer. To do this, underline the relevant lines or ideas as you read the text. Always ask yourself: “Is this...” (For the summary below, you would ask: “Is this a reason tigers have become extinct? or Is this a measure that should be implemented?”
4. Look through the lines/ideas you have underlined. Sometimes an idea is repeated in another line by way of paraphrasing. Ask yourself, is this a repetition?
5. Summarise these ideas. You can combine ideas by combining phrases or sentences, or you may want to paraphrase ideas/sentences. However, make sure your sentences are complete sentences and not fractured bits and pieces.
6. If you cannot paraphrase ideas, see if there are words in the text that you can replace without affecting meaning. For example, you can use a pronoun to replace a noun.
7. If you are a weak student, do copy the complete sentence. This way, you will not lose marks for content or language.
8. Begin the summary with the 10 words given and remember that the three dots after the tenth word mean you have to complete the sentence with some relevant information from the text.
9. Organise the ideas/points in the manner in which they are found in the text. Do not waste time trying to rearrange ideas.
10. Adhere to the word limit. Writing more than the required number of words will not get you any marks. Anything far too short of the word limit means you lack content.
11. Pay attention to the tense (and sometimes pronoun) used in the given 10 words.
12. Write the summary in one paragraph. Some students are in the habit of drawing columns to facilitate counting of words. This is perfectly fine but do write your final draft in one paragraph.
Pitfalls to avoid
1. Do not include information not found in the text.
2. Do not include your own ideas or opinions.
3. Do not spend too much time paraphrasing as you might end up losing marks for content unless you can do so without altering/distorting meaning.
4. Do not repeat ideas. Sometimes, an idea is repeated in the text and you may not notice it as it may have been paraphrased.
5. Do not include material from other lines in the text.
Compliments to : The Star Online
Today we will take a look at Section C of the SPM 1119 paper. This section, which carries a substantial 25 marks, is divided into two parts, reading comprehension and summary writing. 10 marks are allocated for reading comprehension and 15 marks for summary writing.
Guidelines for reading comprehension
1. Read the whole passage through once to get a general idea of what the passage is about. Do not worry if you come across unfamiliar words. Sometimes, it is not necessary to understand every word you read.
2. Do read the passage a second time, if necessary. The second reading helps you take in the details and improve your understanding.
3. Read the questions carefully. Use cue words in the questions to help you answer the questions. These can be the “wh” words (what, when, where, why, who, whose, how) and action verbs (identify, find, list).
4. Questions sometimes contain words found in the passage. Use these words to help you identify the part of the passage where the answer can be found.
5. You do not have to answer questions in complete sentences (look at the sample answers given).
6. You can lift words, clauses or sentences from the passage to answer questions. You do not have to use your own words unless you are told to do so. Moreover, there is a danger in paraphrasing – you might alter/distort the meaning expressed in the passage and hence lose precious marks.
7. For questions on vocabulary, if you are asked for a word, then give only ONE word and nothing else. Make sure you spell the word correctly. If you are asked for a phrase, then give the relevant phrase. If you copy the sentence where the word or phrase are found, you must indicate the chosen word or phrase by underlining it or putting it within quotation marks.
8. Some questions require you to use your own words and you must do so.
9. Do pay attention to the tense (and sometimes pronoun) used in the questions when formulating your answers.
Pitfalls to avoid
1. Do not give more than the required information. Sometimes, students copy chunks from a passage, giving two or more sentences. This only highlights their weakness – failure to understand the question and/or text.
2. Do not give two or more answers to a question. Some students write down all the possible answers to a question just to be on the safe side.
3. Do not waste time paraphrasing answers unless you are asked to do so.
Summary writing
The question on summary writing is based on the same text used for reading comprehension. This should be a boon as you would be familiar with the text after several readings. Despite this, many students are not comfortable dealing with summary writing.Their fears stem from their inability to identify informtation relevant to the answer. Some are also worried that they may not be able to put the information together into a coherent paragraph. Weak students have an additional problem to grapple with – language. While these concerns are genuine, there is no reason to fret as these problems can be easily overcome with proper guidance and help from teachers.
Remember that summary writing in the context of this paper is largely a reading skill (as you are required to select relevant information in the text) with a bit of writing thrown in (as you have to string the points together into a unified text). The task is made easier for you as you do not need to summarise the whole text, only certain aspects (maybe one or two). Therefore, it is crucial that you read the question carefully and consider what information is relevant.
The allocation of marks for summary writing is as follows: 10 for content and 5 for language. Usually, there are more than 10 content points but you should be able to identify at least 10. I always advise students not to worry too much about paraphrasing. You should focus on getting marks for content, not language.
Guidelines for summary writing:
1. Read the question carefully. Ask yourself: “What am I required to summarise?”
2. Mark the first and last lines of the passage you are asked to refer to.
3. Then select information that is relevant to your answer. To do this, underline the relevant lines or ideas as you read the text. Always ask yourself: “Is this...” (For the summary below, you would ask: “Is this a reason tigers have become extinct? or Is this a measure that should be implemented?”
4. Look through the lines/ideas you have underlined. Sometimes an idea is repeated in another line by way of paraphrasing. Ask yourself, is this a repetition?
5. Summarise these ideas. You can combine ideas by combining phrases or sentences, or you may want to paraphrase ideas/sentences. However, make sure your sentences are complete sentences and not fractured bits and pieces.
6. If you cannot paraphrase ideas, see if there are words in the text that you can replace without affecting meaning. For example, you can use a pronoun to replace a noun.
7. If you are a weak student, do copy the complete sentence. This way, you will not lose marks for content or language.
8. Begin the summary with the 10 words given and remember that the three dots after the tenth word mean you have to complete the sentence with some relevant information from the text.
9. Organise the ideas/points in the manner in which they are found in the text. Do not waste time trying to rearrange ideas.
10. Adhere to the word limit. Writing more than the required number of words will not get you any marks. Anything far too short of the word limit means you lack content.
11. Pay attention to the tense (and sometimes pronoun) used in the given 10 words.
12. Write the summary in one paragraph. Some students are in the habit of drawing columns to facilitate counting of words. This is perfectly fine but do write your final draft in one paragraph.
Pitfalls to avoid
1. Do not include information not found in the text.
2. Do not include your own ideas or opinions.
3. Do not spend too much time paraphrasing as you might end up losing marks for content unless you can do so without altering/distorting meaning.
4. Do not repeat ideas. Sometimes, an idea is repeated in the text and you may not notice it as it may have been paraphrased.
5. Do not include material from other lines in the text.
Compliments to : The Star Online
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Techniques in Descriptive Writing
• Use details to make your descriptions come alive.
• Focus on evoking the senses. (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch)
• Nouns, adjectives and verbs help the reader see and feel things.
• A descriptive essay need not be boring and monotonous. Make use of a lively tone – show your own feelings, responses and reactions and let the reader feel them too.
• Describe different aspects. If you are describing a person, do not limit your description to the person’s physical appearance. Include a detailed description of the person’s character and personality and how other people react to him/her. Include a detailed paragraph of an incident which highlights one of these aspects.
Before you begin writing a descriptive essay, you need to identify what you want to describe.
Consider the following topic:
My favourite teacher
If you are going to write about a favourite teacher, you might want to include his/her physical appearance. When describing his/her physical appearance, you can provide a general description of him/her or focus on important certain aspects which define his/her character. An essay of this nature would not be complete without a description of his/her qualities and how he/she interacts with his/her students.
Look at the two extracts below.
Extract 1
Mr L was my English Literature lecturer. He was thin and of average height. He was boyish looking. He spoke with an unusual accent. He was also quite sarcastic and some of the students did not like this. He did not like students coming in late to class. Some of us loved him but others hated him.
Extract 1 is a simple description of the teacher. Although there are several adjectives, the description is somewhat dull as the structures used are simple and repetitive.
Extract 2
The first time I entered his class, I, like many of the other students, was charmed by his boyish looks. A quick calculation told us that he was in his twenties. His straight black hair fell across his forehead when it was slightly long and his clear complexion enhanced his looks. For a Chinese, he had unusually big eyes and quite a sharp nose. He was always welldressed in a rugged sort of way. He was not outrageously handsome but there was something in him which definitely made him attractive His unusual accent mesmerised some of us but his sarcasm did not
** Taken from : The Star Online
• Use details to make your descriptions come alive.
• Focus on evoking the senses. (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch)
• Nouns, adjectives and verbs help the reader see and feel things.
• A descriptive essay need not be boring and monotonous. Make use of a lively tone – show your own feelings, responses and reactions and let the reader feel them too.
• Describe different aspects. If you are describing a person, do not limit your description to the person’s physical appearance. Include a detailed description of the person’s character and personality and how other people react to him/her. Include a detailed paragraph of an incident which highlights one of these aspects.
Before you begin writing a descriptive essay, you need to identify what you want to describe.
Consider the following topic:
My favourite teacher
If you are going to write about a favourite teacher, you might want to include his/her physical appearance. When describing his/her physical appearance, you can provide a general description of him/her or focus on important certain aspects which define his/her character. An essay of this nature would not be complete without a description of his/her qualities and how he/she interacts with his/her students.
Look at the two extracts below.
Extract 1
Mr L was my English Literature lecturer. He was thin and of average height. He was boyish looking. He spoke with an unusual accent. He was also quite sarcastic and some of the students did not like this. He did not like students coming in late to class. Some of us loved him but others hated him.
Extract 1 is a simple description of the teacher. Although there are several adjectives, the description is somewhat dull as the structures used are simple and repetitive.
Extract 2
The first time I entered his class, I, like many of the other students, was charmed by his boyish looks. A quick calculation told us that he was in his twenties. His straight black hair fell across his forehead when it was slightly long and his clear complexion enhanced his looks. For a Chinese, he had unusually big eyes and quite a sharp nose. He was always welldressed in a rugged sort of way. He was not outrageously handsome but there was something in him which definitely made him attractive His unusual accent mesmerised some of us but his sarcasm did not
** Taken from : The Star Online
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Literature - Novel - Answering Technique
Assalamualaikum wrt
One major worry in answering F3 literature questions will be the novel question. How do you answer them?
well, the most important thing is you must have finished reading the novel. That is very important
The second thing is , make sure you know the five important elements in novel which are character, moral values, themes, plot and setting. All these are actually inter-related.
If you are able to answer the character question for example, you should without any problem be able to answer questions on moral values and themes.
To be able to do that, you must analyse every chapter and find ,for instance, the main characters and his traits. What did he do - the events that happened . Then asked what is the lesson you have learnt after reading the event.That will be about moral values and themes. You have to know the event in detail to be able to answer the literature question. That is why your teacher always ask you whether you have finished reading the novel or not.
If you know the events that happened in every chapter, then you have mastered the plot... the events that happened. When you know the event, you will then realised that you like that character. Then let's say that if the question ask why do you admire that character, maybe you want to say , I like him because he is brave. You must be able to relate the incident that shows he is brave. Tell the story of what happened ... in details.....
The most important thing is , you are able to give reasons and evidence (the details of what happened)..
Thus, in other word, you have to read in order to be able to describe what actually happened in detail.
READ THE WHOLE BOOK... DON'T JUST RELY ON WORKBOOK. WORKBOOK IS ONLY HELPFUL AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED READING THE NOVEL....
So... what are you waiting for...... Start reading ...NOW!!
One major worry in answering F3 literature questions will be the novel question. How do you answer them?
well, the most important thing is you must have finished reading the novel. That is very important
The second thing is , make sure you know the five important elements in novel which are character, moral values, themes, plot and setting. All these are actually inter-related.
If you are able to answer the character question for example, you should without any problem be able to answer questions on moral values and themes.
To be able to do that, you must analyse every chapter and find ,for instance, the main characters and his traits. What did he do - the events that happened . Then asked what is the lesson you have learnt after reading the event.That will be about moral values and themes. You have to know the event in detail to be able to answer the literature question. That is why your teacher always ask you whether you have finished reading the novel or not.
If you know the events that happened in every chapter, then you have mastered the plot... the events that happened. When you know the event, you will then realised that you like that character. Then let's say that if the question ask why do you admire that character, maybe you want to say , I like him because he is brave. You must be able to relate the incident that shows he is brave. Tell the story of what happened ... in details.....
The most important thing is , you are able to give reasons and evidence (the details of what happened)..
Thus, in other word, you have to read in order to be able to describe what actually happened in detail.
READ THE WHOLE BOOK... DON'T JUST RELY ON WORKBOOK. WORKBOOK IS ONLY HELPFUL AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED READING THE NOVEL....
So... what are you waiting for...... Start reading ...NOW!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Adjectives
Form 1 :
OSSACOM - Arrangement of adjectives
O- Opinion
S- Size
S- Shape
A - Age
C - Colour
O - Origin
M - Material
The beautiful, bulky, black Italian leather handbag
OSSACOM - Arrangement of adjectives
O- Opinion
S- Size
S- Shape
A - Age
C - Colour
O - Origin
M - Material
The beautiful, bulky, black Italian leather handbag
Catch Us If You Can - synopsis of the chapters
Synopsis
(Compliments to CCurriculum Development Division, MOE ) Hopefully this will benefit my students..
Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have looked after each other since Rory’s dad walked out on them. Granda is given to lapses in memory (putting Rory’s homework down the rubbish chute and the rubbish in Rory’s school bag) and completely irresponsible behaviour (setting fire to his coat at a Parents’ Evening), but he has a generous heart and plenty of charm. Rory acts as his carer until there is a fire in the flat and the authorities decide to separate them. However, Rory is determined that they will stay together and they embark on an escape but with their faces on every television screen and in every newspaper, this is not so easy. Their journey is full of surprise betrayals and unexpected friends as they attempt to evade the authorities and eventually track down the man who walked out on them.
PLOT SUMMARY
Chapter 1
Readers are introduced to Rory and his Granda as they wait for Dr Nicol in the waiting room. The doctor is concerned that Rory is too young to take care of his grandfather. However, Rory is aware that there are only two of them in the family.
Chapter 2
Granda has a failing memory; always misplacing things. Rory has the sole responsibility of taking care of Granda like buying him his lunch every day.
Chapter 3
Rory sacrifices some of the things he likes for Granda. He gives up football so that he can be at home with his Granda. Rory’s worry is that if Granda is put into Rachnadar, they would be separated. Rory’s dad had left them many years ago and Granda is very disappointed with his son, not wanting to see him again.
Chapter 4
Granda is very popular with Rory’s friends and meets Mrs. Foley for the first time. Granda accidentally sets fire to his and Mrs. Foley’s coats at the school’s Parents’ Night.
Chapter 5
Val Jessup, a social worker is assigned to take care of Granda and Rory. Darren’s mum and Mrs. Foley are both worried for Rory and are glad of the extra help they were going to receive. However, Granda has a little accident in the flat and is taken to the hospital.
Chapter 6
Granda has suffered from smoke inhalation and has to be hospitalised. Rory pleads to the Big Man to make Granda wake up. Val Jessup is nervous to let Rory live in the flat alone and drives him to the children’s home at Castle Street.
Chapter 7
Rory goes to the home because he has no choice and he thinks that it will be for only one night – till his granda is out of the hospital. Tess, a young inmate of the home, terrifies Rory with her bad behaviour.
Chapter 8
Granda admits that he had forgotten that the chip pan was on the stove, hence the fire in the flat. He tries to appease Rory by saying that he would get better soon. However, he is upset that his grandson is in the Castle Street home.
Chapter 9
Although Rory loves his grandfather, he is slightly annoyed with him as well because of the accident; he had landed himself in the hospital because of that and now Rory is in a children’s home. Rory goes back to the flat with Val and collects Granda’s medication. There, Rory realises that he wants to return home. Granda feels the same too.
Chapter 10
Rory is given the idea that Mrs Foley might foster Rory. Rory goes to the hospital to find that Granda is not there anymore.
Chapter 11
Granda has been shifted to Rachnadar. Val Jessup tells Rory that he is just a boy and that he cannot take care of Granda anymore.
Chapter 12
Granda is very upset to be sent to the home and it breaks Rory’s heart to see him cry. At Castle Street, Rory fights with Tess. Rory becomes exasperated when Granda retreats further and further into a shell while at Rachnadar and at school, the idea of being fostered by Mrs Foley worries him. Life is certainly unpleasant in Castle Street when Tess becomes increasingly uncontrollable. Rory decides that the only way is to run away with Granda.
Chapter 13
The Great Escape. Darren offers the use of his mom’s caravan and Rory plans the escape with great detail. Granda relies on Rory to get out of Rachnadar.
Chapter 14
Granda is like a little boy, allowing him to be led; safe in the knowledge that Rory would look after him. He is happy to be in the caravan and decides that he is indeed a lucky man to deserve a boy like Rory. Rory has done all of this so that they could be together. He realises that he would never let anyone separate them.
Chapter 15
Happy in the caravan, Granda recovers his old self.
Chapter 16
While fishing, they meet strangers and Granda is prejudiced when he calls them “tinkers”. As Granda’s health improves and both of them are happy, Darren sends Rory a text message saying that the authorities are after them.
Chapter 17
Rory prepares Granda for another move away from the police but as they move through the woods, the strangers whom they had met the day before, reach out and help them.
Chapter 18
Rory has no choice and allows them to lead. They are taken to an older caravan camp and Rory meets Tyrone and his family. Tyrone’s mom responds that they had helped them because it was Rory that they had wanted to help.
Chapter 19
They are taken care of well in Sammy’s camp. While there, they realise that they are the top story on the Scottish news as a boy and his grandfather on the run. Apparently, the authorities are worried about Granda whose health is a real concern. Granda decides that he would rather die of cold and hunger as long as he is free.
Chapter 20
Granda and Rory are worried that Sammy would get into trouble by helping them. But Sammy insists that he did not kidnap them and that they are not escaped convicts. Rory learns never to be judgemental of people.
Chapter 21
The runaways enjoy the birthday party in Sammy’s brother’s place. Ruby reads Rory’s future and predicts that he would meet people who would help him; some of whom he would not be able to trust. He would certainly find what he is looking for but would face a terrible sadness before that.
Chapter 22
The public has mixed responses over Rory and Granda’s running away. Ruby indicates that people are taking sides about them, arguing about the rights and wrongs of their case. Rory realises that they would have to be on the move again. Sammy suggests that he drives them to Dundee so that they can take a train to Glasgow to be with family friends who would provide them with shelter and time to think.
Chapter23
In the train, Rory realises that they have been recognised and alights at an earlier station. When Granda goes to the toilet, Rory is bullied by a young man who recognises him. Granda beats the latter with a bottle and decides that he will steal a car to escape.
Chapter 24
Granda seems an expert at stealing cars and his driving scares Rory. They stop at the lay by to have some rest.
Chapter 25
The runaways meet Rab when they stop to buy petrol. He offers them help.
Chapter 26
Rab says that he wants to help them because Rory and Granda are not criminals. He allows them the use of his flat and seems kind and concerned. Though pale and tired, Granda says that he is alright as long as he is with Rory. Rory prays for help because he realises he needs someone to help him. Again TV newsflashes show that the public is very much on their side and Rory gets to know that his Granda’s son, his father, has been traced to Liverpool.
Chapter 27
The television news states that neither Rory nor his grandfather have attempted to contact Jeff McIntosh in Liverpool. Rab encourages Rory to take his grandfather to his son.
Chapter 28
Rab has a grand idea to make sure that they get to Liverpool. A whole line of people are going to take them to Rory’s dad and Granda comments that the world is indeed wonderful after having experienced so much kindness.
Chapter 29
Annie drives them into England and leaves them with Norma and Nicola. The latter admires Rory for what he has done. Granda agrees but his mood changes when he finds out that they are going to his son in Liverpool.
Chapter 30
Granda refuses to go and for the first time Rory is frustrated. He had hoped that his father would take over the responsibility of Granda but Granda thinks that it would hurt Rory too much if his father would leave them again. Rory begins to hate his father and Granda consoles him by saying that they have never needed him and that they do not need him now. Nicola rings up to tell Rory that the police are coming and that they would have to move on.
Chapter 31
It is the second escape; both of them run out into the dark. Granda is tired and they both stop to rest and eventually sleep off at a stone bus shelter. Prior to that Granda says that if he was to die, he would as a happy man. On awakening, Rory is not able to awaken his grandfather and is afraid that he may be dead.
Chapter 32
Rory runs for help and remembers Ruby’s prophecy about the terrible sadness. Help comes immediately and the police introduce him to his father.
Chapter 33
Granda is not dead. He is hospitalised and recovers eventually. Rory is reunited with his dad and his family. He has two little sisters who endear themselves to Granda. His dad asks to be given another chance to prove that he can be a good dad and a good son again. Rory has found what he was looking for and realises that if anything happens to his Granda he will not be alone again. He is thankful to all who have helped them on their journey. He is very happy that he, Granda and his family are together again.
(Compliments to CCurriculum Development Division, MOE ) Hopefully this will benefit my students..
Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have looked after each other since Rory’s dad walked out on them. Granda is given to lapses in memory (putting Rory’s homework down the rubbish chute and the rubbish in Rory’s school bag) and completely irresponsible behaviour (setting fire to his coat at a Parents’ Evening), but he has a generous heart and plenty of charm. Rory acts as his carer until there is a fire in the flat and the authorities decide to separate them. However, Rory is determined that they will stay together and they embark on an escape but with their faces on every television screen and in every newspaper, this is not so easy. Their journey is full of surprise betrayals and unexpected friends as they attempt to evade the authorities and eventually track down the man who walked out on them.
PLOT SUMMARY
Chapter 1
Readers are introduced to Rory and his Granda as they wait for Dr Nicol in the waiting room. The doctor is concerned that Rory is too young to take care of his grandfather. However, Rory is aware that there are only two of them in the family.
Chapter 2
Granda has a failing memory; always misplacing things. Rory has the sole responsibility of taking care of Granda like buying him his lunch every day.
Chapter 3
Rory sacrifices some of the things he likes for Granda. He gives up football so that he can be at home with his Granda. Rory’s worry is that if Granda is put into Rachnadar, they would be separated. Rory’s dad had left them many years ago and Granda is very disappointed with his son, not wanting to see him again.
Chapter 4
Granda is very popular with Rory’s friends and meets Mrs. Foley for the first time. Granda accidentally sets fire to his and Mrs. Foley’s coats at the school’s Parents’ Night.
Chapter 5
Val Jessup, a social worker is assigned to take care of Granda and Rory. Darren’s mum and Mrs. Foley are both worried for Rory and are glad of the extra help they were going to receive. However, Granda has a little accident in the flat and is taken to the hospital.
Chapter 6
Granda has suffered from smoke inhalation and has to be hospitalised. Rory pleads to the Big Man to make Granda wake up. Val Jessup is nervous to let Rory live in the flat alone and drives him to the children’s home at Castle Street.
Chapter 7
Rory goes to the home because he has no choice and he thinks that it will be for only one night – till his granda is out of the hospital. Tess, a young inmate of the home, terrifies Rory with her bad behaviour.
Chapter 8
Granda admits that he had forgotten that the chip pan was on the stove, hence the fire in the flat. He tries to appease Rory by saying that he would get better soon. However, he is upset that his grandson is in the Castle Street home.
Chapter 9
Although Rory loves his grandfather, he is slightly annoyed with him as well because of the accident; he had landed himself in the hospital because of that and now Rory is in a children’s home. Rory goes back to the flat with Val and collects Granda’s medication. There, Rory realises that he wants to return home. Granda feels the same too.
Chapter 10
Rory is given the idea that Mrs Foley might foster Rory. Rory goes to the hospital to find that Granda is not there anymore.
Chapter 11
Granda has been shifted to Rachnadar. Val Jessup tells Rory that he is just a boy and that he cannot take care of Granda anymore.
Chapter 12
Granda is very upset to be sent to the home and it breaks Rory’s heart to see him cry. At Castle Street, Rory fights with Tess. Rory becomes exasperated when Granda retreats further and further into a shell while at Rachnadar and at school, the idea of being fostered by Mrs Foley worries him. Life is certainly unpleasant in Castle Street when Tess becomes increasingly uncontrollable. Rory decides that the only way is to run away with Granda.
Chapter 13
The Great Escape. Darren offers the use of his mom’s caravan and Rory plans the escape with great detail. Granda relies on Rory to get out of Rachnadar.
Chapter 14
Granda is like a little boy, allowing him to be led; safe in the knowledge that Rory would look after him. He is happy to be in the caravan and decides that he is indeed a lucky man to deserve a boy like Rory. Rory has done all of this so that they could be together. He realises that he would never let anyone separate them.
Chapter 15
Happy in the caravan, Granda recovers his old self.
Chapter 16
While fishing, they meet strangers and Granda is prejudiced when he calls them “tinkers”. As Granda’s health improves and both of them are happy, Darren sends Rory a text message saying that the authorities are after them.
Chapter 17
Rory prepares Granda for another move away from the police but as they move through the woods, the strangers whom they had met the day before, reach out and help them.
Chapter 18
Rory has no choice and allows them to lead. They are taken to an older caravan camp and Rory meets Tyrone and his family. Tyrone’s mom responds that they had helped them because it was Rory that they had wanted to help.
Chapter 19
They are taken care of well in Sammy’s camp. While there, they realise that they are the top story on the Scottish news as a boy and his grandfather on the run. Apparently, the authorities are worried about Granda whose health is a real concern. Granda decides that he would rather die of cold and hunger as long as he is free.
Chapter 20
Granda and Rory are worried that Sammy would get into trouble by helping them. But Sammy insists that he did not kidnap them and that they are not escaped convicts. Rory learns never to be judgemental of people.
Chapter 21
The runaways enjoy the birthday party in Sammy’s brother’s place. Ruby reads Rory’s future and predicts that he would meet people who would help him; some of whom he would not be able to trust. He would certainly find what he is looking for but would face a terrible sadness before that.
Chapter 22
The public has mixed responses over Rory and Granda’s running away. Ruby indicates that people are taking sides about them, arguing about the rights and wrongs of their case. Rory realises that they would have to be on the move again. Sammy suggests that he drives them to Dundee so that they can take a train to Glasgow to be with family friends who would provide them with shelter and time to think.
Chapter23
In the train, Rory realises that they have been recognised and alights at an earlier station. When Granda goes to the toilet, Rory is bullied by a young man who recognises him. Granda beats the latter with a bottle and decides that he will steal a car to escape.
Chapter 24
Granda seems an expert at stealing cars and his driving scares Rory. They stop at the lay by to have some rest.
Chapter 25
The runaways meet Rab when they stop to buy petrol. He offers them help.
Chapter 26
Rab says that he wants to help them because Rory and Granda are not criminals. He allows them the use of his flat and seems kind and concerned. Though pale and tired, Granda says that he is alright as long as he is with Rory. Rory prays for help because he realises he needs someone to help him. Again TV newsflashes show that the public is very much on their side and Rory gets to know that his Granda’s son, his father, has been traced to Liverpool.
Chapter 27
The television news states that neither Rory nor his grandfather have attempted to contact Jeff McIntosh in Liverpool. Rab encourages Rory to take his grandfather to his son.
Chapter 28
Rab has a grand idea to make sure that they get to Liverpool. A whole line of people are going to take them to Rory’s dad and Granda comments that the world is indeed wonderful after having experienced so much kindness.
Chapter 29
Annie drives them into England and leaves them with Norma and Nicola. The latter admires Rory for what he has done. Granda agrees but his mood changes when he finds out that they are going to his son in Liverpool.
Chapter 30
Granda refuses to go and for the first time Rory is frustrated. He had hoped that his father would take over the responsibility of Granda but Granda thinks that it would hurt Rory too much if his father would leave them again. Rory begins to hate his father and Granda consoles him by saying that they have never needed him and that they do not need him now. Nicola rings up to tell Rory that the police are coming and that they would have to move on.
Chapter 31
It is the second escape; both of them run out into the dark. Granda is tired and they both stop to rest and eventually sleep off at a stone bus shelter. Prior to that Granda says that if he was to die, he would as a happy man. On awakening, Rory is not able to awaken his grandfather and is afraid that he may be dead.
Chapter 32
Rory runs for help and remembers Ruby’s prophecy about the terrible sadness. Help comes immediately and the police introduce him to his father.
Chapter 33
Granda is not dead. He is hospitalised and recovers eventually. Rory is reunited with his dad and his family. He has two little sisters who endear themselves to Granda. His dad asks to be given another chance to prove that he can be a good dad and a good son again. Rory has found what he was looking for and realises that if anything happens to his Granda he will not be alone again. He is thankful to all who have helped them on their journey. He is very happy that he, Granda and his family are together again.
It is very important that you get A or A+ in English 1119..
Last saturday, i went to an education carnival with my daughter. I found out that it was quite interesting and educational. There , we learned that English is very important to be admitted to courses that you like such as engineering, medicine, etc etc... you need to get at least A- in SPM to be admitted in such courses. Failure to get A+ or A will deny you from getting scholarship. I hope that students esp SPM students will realise this.. realise that they have to score not only in science subjects but also English in order to get a place in their favourite universities....
Pizza crust recipe
I've just got this recipe from my friend; try it out and save your money;
.. to make Pizza crust -
It is very easy to make the crust,
500g flour, 1 egg, 2tbs sugar,
2tbs margerin (double boil),
a little bit of salt,
i packet yeast (11g)
, 3tbs milk powder
...mix all ingredients...then add about 1 glass of warm water (bit by bit) ...make it a doh..cover with wet towel...leave it for about 30 - 40 minutes...make a round doh ...bake for 10 min..take out..put all the toppings and bake again for about 15 min...
.. to make Pizza crust -
It is very easy to make the crust,
500g flour, 1 egg, 2tbs sugar,
2tbs margerin (double boil),
a little bit of salt,
i packet yeast (11g)
, 3tbs milk powder
...mix all ingredients...then add about 1 glass of warm water (bit by bit) ...make it a doh..cover with wet towel...leave it for about 30 - 40 minutes...make a round doh ...bake for 10 min..take out..put all the toppings and bake again for about 15 min...
Past Year Questions - Directed Writing
Past Year Questions
(compliment to The Star Online)
Year
Text Type
Audience
Purpose
2010 Informal Letter
A cousin of yours has been chosen to take part in the National Service Programme but he/she is worried about going. Write a letter and tell him/her about the benefits of the programme and encourage her/him to go. (Points about the benefit are given such as : develop good habits
make new friends,
learn leadership skills/responsibility,
exciting activities,
see different parts of Malaysia
be independent
gain new experiences,
teamwork
strengthen love of country
keep fit and healthy
learn survival skills
discipline
2009 Report
The School Principal
To inform the school principal about the reasons for students’ lack of interest in sports and to provide suggestions to overcome the problems
2008 Article (for school magazine
Students
To inform Students about a friend who has been chosen as the Best Group Leader during a leadership camp.
2007 Talk
Students
To tell the students about a science reference book that is useful for secondary students.
2006 Informal Letter
Your friend
To convince a friend why he/she should run for the post of head prefect
2005 Informal Letter
Your friend
To inform a friend about your experiences at a three day outdoor activity camp
2004 Report
The school principal
To inform the school principal about several matters in your school which could be improved
2003 Formal letter
Class teacher
To inform the class teacher about the choice of class trip
2002 Speech
Students
To inform students about road safety – causes of road accidents and suggestions to reduce them
(compliment to The Star Online)
Year
Text Type
Audience
Purpose
2010 Informal Letter
A cousin of yours has been chosen to take part in the National Service Programme but he/she is worried about going. Write a letter and tell him/her about the benefits of the programme and encourage her/him to go. (Points about the benefit are given such as : develop good habits
make new friends,
learn leadership skills/responsibility,
exciting activities,
see different parts of Malaysia
be independent
gain new experiences,
teamwork
strengthen love of country
keep fit and healthy
learn survival skills
discipline
2009 Report
The School Principal
To inform the school principal about the reasons for students’ lack of interest in sports and to provide suggestions to overcome the problems
2008 Article (for school magazine
Students
To inform Students about a friend who has been chosen as the Best Group Leader during a leadership camp.
2007 Talk
Students
To tell the students about a science reference book that is useful for secondary students.
2006 Informal Letter
Your friend
To convince a friend why he/she should run for the post of head prefect
2005 Informal Letter
Your friend
To inform a friend about your experiences at a three day outdoor activity camp
2004 Report
The school principal
To inform the school principal about several matters in your school which could be improved
2003 Formal letter
Class teacher
To inform the class teacher about the choice of class trip
2002 Speech
Students
To inform students about road safety – causes of road accidents and suggestions to reduce them
Monday, February 21, 2011
Literature - QWERTYUIOP
TO my students esp Syazri or zack...
Here's something on QWERTYUIOP ... (Compliments to CDC, MOE)Hopefully all of us will benefit from this info..
Synopsis
‘QWERTYUIOP’ by Vivien Alcock is about a young graduate named Lucy Beck who has just finished her ‘O’ levels at Belmont Secretarial College. Being a slow learner herself, she has no confidence that she will find a job. Fortunately, she is offered a job by Mr. Ross, the Manager of Ross and Bannister’s. During her first day, she encounters many peculiar incidents. Later, she finds out that there is a spirit lingering around the office who is adamant in holding on to her position as the company’s secretary. Towards the end of the story, Lucy tries to get rid of the spirit that has been haunting that place for many years by putting the spirit at peace.
SETTING
The story revolves around two main settings: Lucy’s house which she shares with her mother and her Uncle Bert, and the office of Ross and Bannister’s where Lucy works as a secretary.
CHARACTERS
Lucy Beck : She is a young, shy and insecure graduate of secreterial studies. She is
dissatisfied with her current life and is determined to improve it. She
obtains a position with Ross and Bannister’s, only to find that the
position comes with a chilling secret.
Ghost of Ms. : She was the previous employee of Ross and Bannister’s. She is
unwilling to Bloome let go of her position and continues to defend her
post, even after her demise.
Lucy’s mother : A housewife who lives a hard life. She has to support her brother.
Uncle Bert : Depends on his sister for support. He is also a drunkard.
Harry Darke : Ross and Bannister’s handyman. He is an old man who has been
working with the company for years.
Mr. Ross : The younger partner of the company.
THEMES
Possible themes that can be found in the short story are determination, possessiveness, loyalty, loneliness, commitment, the supernatural, and compassion.
DETERMINATION:
Despite the supernatural nature by which Ms. Broome badgers and demoralises Lucy, she shows no signs of giving in to her demand. Instead, she is steadfast in defending her position as the secretary.
POSSESIVENESS:
Not even death could part Ms. Broome from what she feels is rightfully hers. She continues to haunt the office through her electronic typewriter.
LOYALTY:
As with her possesiveness towards her job, Ms. Broome was also extremely loyal towards Mr. Bannister. Even after she passed on, her spirit continued in its endeavour to serve her employer.
LONELINESS:
Loneliness can be a strong influence in a person’s life. Ms. Broome had no life outside of her office. That made her more possesive of her position in the company; a possesiveness that went beyond the grave.
COMMITMENT:
This attribute can be clearly seen in both Lucy and Ms. Broome. Both are extremely committed to their profession.
THE SUPERNATURAL:
It is interesting that such an integral character in the story happens to be an ethereal entity. Yet this theme is rather prominent in the story.
COMPASSION:
This theme holds water especially in the final confrontation between Lucy and Ms. Broome. It is not through hatred nor coercion that Lucy manages to outsmart Ms. Broome, rather, it was through compassion and understanding of Ms. Broome’s intentions.
MORAL VALUES
• Do not judge a person merely through credentials or qualifications
• We must be committed and responsible to our vocation or profession
• We must value our family.
Here's something on QWERTYUIOP ... (Compliments to CDC, MOE)Hopefully all of us will benefit from this info..
Synopsis
‘QWERTYUIOP’ by Vivien Alcock is about a young graduate named Lucy Beck who has just finished her ‘O’ levels at Belmont Secretarial College. Being a slow learner herself, she has no confidence that she will find a job. Fortunately, she is offered a job by Mr. Ross, the Manager of Ross and Bannister’s. During her first day, she encounters many peculiar incidents. Later, she finds out that there is a spirit lingering around the office who is adamant in holding on to her position as the company’s secretary. Towards the end of the story, Lucy tries to get rid of the spirit that has been haunting that place for many years by putting the spirit at peace.
SETTING
The story revolves around two main settings: Lucy’s house which she shares with her mother and her Uncle Bert, and the office of Ross and Bannister’s where Lucy works as a secretary.
CHARACTERS
Lucy Beck : She is a young, shy and insecure graduate of secreterial studies. She is
dissatisfied with her current life and is determined to improve it. She
obtains a position with Ross and Bannister’s, only to find that the
position comes with a chilling secret.
Ghost of Ms. : She was the previous employee of Ross and Bannister’s. She is
unwilling to Bloome let go of her position and continues to defend her
post, even after her demise.
Lucy’s mother : A housewife who lives a hard life. She has to support her brother.
Uncle Bert : Depends on his sister for support. He is also a drunkard.
Harry Darke : Ross and Bannister’s handyman. He is an old man who has been
working with the company for years.
Mr. Ross : The younger partner of the company.
THEMES
Possible themes that can be found in the short story are determination, possessiveness, loyalty, loneliness, commitment, the supernatural, and compassion.
DETERMINATION:
Despite the supernatural nature by which Ms. Broome badgers and demoralises Lucy, she shows no signs of giving in to her demand. Instead, she is steadfast in defending her position as the secretary.
POSSESIVENESS:
Not even death could part Ms. Broome from what she feels is rightfully hers. She continues to haunt the office through her electronic typewriter.
LOYALTY:
As with her possesiveness towards her job, Ms. Broome was also extremely loyal towards Mr. Bannister. Even after she passed on, her spirit continued in its endeavour to serve her employer.
LONELINESS:
Loneliness can be a strong influence in a person’s life. Ms. Broome had no life outside of her office. That made her more possesive of her position in the company; a possesiveness that went beyond the grave.
COMMITMENT:
This attribute can be clearly seen in both Lucy and Ms. Broome. Both are extremely committed to their profession.
THE SUPERNATURAL:
It is interesting that such an integral character in the story happens to be an ethereal entity. Yet this theme is rather prominent in the story.
COMPASSION:
This theme holds water especially in the final confrontation between Lucy and Ms. Broome. It is not through hatred nor coercion that Lucy manages to outsmart Ms. Broome, rather, it was through compassion and understanding of Ms. Broome’s intentions.
MORAL VALUES
• Do not judge a person merely through credentials or qualifications
• We must be committed and responsible to our vocation or profession
• We must value our family.
Sample Exam Papers
just read comments by a reading , telling about websites containing sample exam questions which i think would be very useful for students and teachers alike Here it is....
http://www.banksoalanspm.com/soalan.html
thanks to "anonymous"..
but... you have to pay to see the marking scheme.
http://www.banksoalanspm.com/soalan.html
thanks to "anonymous"..
but... you have to pay to see the marking scheme.
Scoring high in directed writing
Scoring high in directed writing
SPM ENGLISH: By JUGDEEP KAUR
However, candidates should not worry unnecessarily as the question on Directed Writing is quite manageable.
Given appropriate guidance, even candidates who are linguistically weak should be able to handle this question.
What makes this question manageable? Firstly, candidates do not have to worry about what to write as they are given help with content.
The content is provided in the form of several points and candidates need to rewrite the points in the form of sentences without distorting the meaning.
Candidates can score full marks for content if they are able to use the information given in grammatically sound sentences, irrespective of the sentence type or length.
Likewise, it is also easy to obtain marks for format if candidates have been exposed to the formats of the different text types which are usually tested.
Secondly, this question does not demand much linguistically unlike the questions in the continuous writing section.
Thirdly, the question is usually set around the experiences of students. Hence, there is no reason for candidates not to attempt this question.
The allocation of marks for this question is as follows — 15 marks for content and 20 marks for language, bringing it to a total of 35 marks.
The marks for format, which can vary between one and three marks depending on the text type, are included in the 15 marks allocated for content.
SPM ENGLISH: By JUGDEEP KAUR
However, candidates should not worry unnecessarily as the question on Directed Writing is quite manageable.
Given appropriate guidance, even candidates who are linguistically weak should be able to handle this question.
What makes this question manageable? Firstly, candidates do not have to worry about what to write as they are given help with content.
The content is provided in the form of several points and candidates need to rewrite the points in the form of sentences without distorting the meaning.
Candidates can score full marks for content if they are able to use the information given in grammatically sound sentences, irrespective of the sentence type or length.
Likewise, it is also easy to obtain marks for format if candidates have been exposed to the formats of the different text types which are usually tested.
Secondly, this question does not demand much linguistically unlike the questions in the continuous writing section.
Thirdly, the question is usually set around the experiences of students. Hence, there is no reason for candidates not to attempt this question.
The allocation of marks for this question is as follows — 15 marks for content and 20 marks for language, bringing it to a total of 35 marks.
The marks for format, which can vary between one and three marks depending on the text type, are included in the 15 marks allocated for content.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Guess who?
Match the lines from the text with the characters.
NO
LINES FROM THE TEXT
1.
“Do you hear me? She has white blood. We have all been cursed!”
2.
What has the disease done to you, Mak?
3.
I’ve seen how he was looking at her during her majlis bersanding. He looked as if he was on the verge of commiting suicide.
4
She’s very pretty, and very sweet- tempered and respectful to her elders. And very young.
5
I killed my husband. And now I’m paying for it.
6
Go on and leave this house. You seem to think they’re better parents.
7
I don’t know, Nek. If you don’t get well by noon, I’m going to call the headmaster to tell him I’m taking leave from work today.
8
Oh, I actually meant Madhuri’s mother, Cik adik. I don’t remember her name but she’s very much alive. A little mad but alive.
9
No, Abah. Please don’t. I love him.
10
I thought you might need some support once you get back here.
Source : Curriculum Development Division, MOE
NO
LINES FROM THE TEXT
1.
“Do you hear me? She has white blood. We have all been cursed!”
2.
What has the disease done to you, Mak?
3.
I’ve seen how he was looking at her during her majlis bersanding. He looked as if he was on the verge of commiting suicide.
4
She’s very pretty, and very sweet- tempered and respectful to her elders. And very young.
5
I killed my husband. And now I’m paying for it.
6
Go on and leave this house. You seem to think they’re better parents.
7
I don’t know, Nek. If you don’t get well by noon, I’m going to call the headmaster to tell him I’m taking leave from work today.
8
Oh, I actually meant Madhuri’s mother, Cik adik. I don’t remember her name but she’s very much alive. A little mad but alive.
9
No, Abah. Please don’t. I love him.
10
I thought you might need some support once you get back here.
Source : Curriculum Development Division, MOE
The curse : main characters
Main character
Main character of the novel. Studies in England. Happy to be away from her village. Did not have good relationship with her parents especially her father due to her defiant behaviour and tomboyish outlook. An outspoken and independent girl. Envious of her adopted sister, Madhuri. A helpful friend especially when she claimed responsibility for letting the bull run loose in order to save Mohd. Asraf’s skin. Caring for her sick mother and Old Lady. Intelligent as she managed to further her studies in the United Kingdom.
Source : CDD , ministry of education
Main character of the novel. Studies in England. Happy to be away from her village. Did not have good relationship with her parents especially her father due to her defiant behaviour and tomboyish outlook. An outspoken and independent girl. Envious of her adopted sister, Madhuri. A helpful friend especially when she claimed responsibility for letting the bull run loose in order to save Mohd. Asraf’s skin. Caring for her sick mother and Old Lady. Intelligent as she managed to further her studies in the United Kingdom.
Source : CDD , ministry of education
The Curse : Synopsis by Curriculum Development Division.
About the novel
In “The Curse” by Lee Su Ann, Azreen takes time off from her studies in London, UK, to return to her village in one of the legendary islands of Langkawi. She returns to mourn the loss of her older sister, Madhuri. However she finds out via rumours and loud whispers that Madhuri was murdered. At her village Azreen has to contend with a cold-hearted father and support an Alzheimer stricken mother. Azreen is subjected to negative comments and suspicion from her neighbours. She finds consolation in the company of the Old Lady, an outcast of the village. Although the grand Old Lady is educated and knowledgeable, the villagers shun her because she had murdered her abusive husband. Azreen has to confront the mystery that shrouds her sister's sudden death under suspicious circumstances. Her old classmate, Mohd. Asraf, refuses to reveal what he knows. A mysterious figure keeps on watching Azreen and strange things happen. Madhuri’s room is partially destroyed in a fire. A carcass of a chicken with a broken neck is thrown in front of her house. Many villagers fall sick for no apparent reason. The Old Lady is killed in a fire accidentally caused by an angry Mohd. Asraf. Bit by bit, the mysterious death of Madhuri is revealed to Azreen.
source : Curriculum Development Division.; Ministry of Education Malaysia
In “The Curse” by Lee Su Ann, Azreen takes time off from her studies in London, UK, to return to her village in one of the legendary islands of Langkawi. She returns to mourn the loss of her older sister, Madhuri. However she finds out via rumours and loud whispers that Madhuri was murdered. At her village Azreen has to contend with a cold-hearted father and support an Alzheimer stricken mother. Azreen is subjected to negative comments and suspicion from her neighbours. She finds consolation in the company of the Old Lady, an outcast of the village. Although the grand Old Lady is educated and knowledgeable, the villagers shun her because she had murdered her abusive husband. Azreen has to confront the mystery that shrouds her sister's sudden death under suspicious circumstances. Her old classmate, Mohd. Asraf, refuses to reveal what he knows. A mysterious figure keeps on watching Azreen and strange things happen. Madhuri’s room is partially destroyed in a fire. A carcass of a chicken with a broken neck is thrown in front of her house. Many villagers fall sick for no apparent reason. The Old Lady is killed in a fire accidentally caused by an angry Mohd. Asraf. Bit by bit, the mysterious death of Madhuri is revealed to Azreen.
source : Curriculum Development Division.; Ministry of Education Malaysia
Monday, January 24, 2011
PRISONER OF ZENDA FORM 3
The Prisoner of Zenda -
IDENTIFY THE PLACES WHERE YOU HAVE TO INSERT WORDS.....
CLOZE PASSAGE
Passage 1. What have you learnt from the novel?
Gap-fill exercise
I have learnt a lot from the novel “The of Zenda”. Firstly, we should be loyal to our and to our country even to the extent of our lives. The doctor and Josef ,the servant are brave and loyal to the King. They try to the king and sacrifice their lives in doing so. Rassendyll is also very loyal to his duty. He rescue plans to save the King even though he in love with Princess Flavia and wants her for .
Col. Sapt and Fritz are also very loyal. They their duty with utmost devotion and obedience. They take responsibility to protect the King’s throne.
This novel also us to be brave and confident. Rudolf Rassendyll is brave and confident of himself. He is very bold impersonate the King. He is also very brave to after Rupert of Hentzau even though he is badly .
I also learn that honour must come first in situation. Princess Flavia puts honour before love. Even though loves Rudolf Rassendyll very much , she is willing sacrifice her love . She is a very loyal honourable person .
Passage 2
Write about a moral value that you can find in the novel.
Gap-fill exercise
One of the moral values that we can in the novel “Prisoner of Zenda” is bravery. Rudolf is a very brave and courageous person. He is bold to impersonate the King. He is also very to go after Rupert of Hentzau even though he badly hurt. During the coronation procession, he commands his to ride fifty yards ahead of him . He to ride alone even though he knows that it very dangerous for him to do so.
Princess Flavia a different kind of bravery. She is emotionally brave. is willing to sacrifice her love even though she Rudolf Rassendyll very much.
Josef and the doctor are soldiers but they sacrifice their lives to protect the and do not run away when there are dangers.
Passage 3
Explain why you find the novel interesting
Gap-fill exercise
The novel “Prisoner of Zenda” is very interesting because is full of adventures and I am happy to that good triumphs over evil in the end. There a lot of suspense as Duke Michael schemes to King Rudolf . I find his “Famous Six” bodyguards intimidating. They represent everything that is cruel, wicked, evil made remarkable villains in the story.
I admire Princess for choosing duty and honour over love. It must a very painful experience to give up the person loves but she has done what is right and . The real King needs her to help him rule .
I find the exchange of the gift of a red rose once a year a symbol of real . It is a very touching and poignant moment in story and it reminds us that true love needs .
Passage 4
Write about a character you dislike
Gap-fill exercise
In the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” , a that I dislike the most is Duke of Michael. is a very cruel person who has a secret to usurp the throne and make himself the King Ruritania.
He is merciless and ruthless towards anyone who in his way. He orders Rudolf to be killed. is a devious schemer who is treacherous even to own brother. He keeps his brother as a prisoner Castle of Zenda.
He is also unfaithful in love, evidenced by his courting of Antoinette de Mauban while to get Princess Flavia to marry him. He was jealous of his brother, the King, who was betrothed the beautiful Princess Flavia.
He is a coward and who hid behind his bodyguards , the Famous Six, protect him as well as to carry out his plans.
Passage 5
A character you dislike (2)
In the novel the Prisoner of Zenda , the I dislike is Black Michael. \
I dislike Black because he is treacherous. He captures the King and him prosoner at Zenda. What he plans to do to dethrone him at the right moment. By doing , he would be able to become the King himself. is treacherous as he is willing to do that his own brother.
Another reason why I dislike Black is because he is merciless. He will kill anyone tries to stand in his way. For example , , the loyal servant to the King, is nearly beheaded he attempted to save the Kingl. Josef’s neck has deep red wound on it. His head was nearly off.
Lastly, i dislike him because he is a . He is very good at pretending so that in eyes of the public, he has done nothing wrong. is a man who hides his feelings. Nobody knows he really feels. He goes around with hatred in eyes but with a smile on his lips.
Based the reasons given above, that is why I dislike Michael
Passage 6
Character I dislike (3)
Gap-fill exercise
I dislike Duke Michael in the novel “Prisoner of ”. It is because he is a cruel person. He think of killing his own brother. He also sent of the Famous Six to the summer house in New Avenue to kill Rudolf Rassendyll .He plans to Rassendyll first before the King.
He is also very . Although he already has Antoinette de Mauban who very beautiful and loves him very much, he tried get Princess Flavia.
He is also very cunning. He to destroy the evidence of the kidnapping of the by sending eight men to the hunting lodge to Josef's body. However, Rudolf Rassendyll and Col. Sapt take by killing 3 of the horsemen. Rassendyll kills two and Colonel Sapt kills one
Passage 7
Write about a character you like most.
Gap-fill exercise
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
In the novel , the Prisoner of Zenda, is one character whom I like very much. He Rudolf Rassendyll. I like him because of his physical . He is very handsome, has blue eyes, red hair long nose. He is also well educated. He had a German University and was able to speak French German as perfectly as he spoke English.
Another reason I like him very much is because he is brave. He is bold enough to impersonate the King willing to risk his life in order to save King. He is also very brave to go after of Hentzau even though he is badly hurt. During coronation procession, he commands his guards to ride fifty ahead of him . He dares to ride alone though he knows that it is very dangerous for to do so.
Rudolf Rassendyll is also a honourable and very loyal to his duty. For instance, he rescue plans to save the King even though he in love with Princess Flavia and wants her for . In other words, he could just let Black Michael the King instead of helping him so that he be the King and Princess Flavia his Queen but honour would not let him do so. He feels it is his responsibility to save the King.
In , Rassendyll is also very loyal to his duty and to sacrifice whatever he owns. Despite loving Princess Flavea much , he is willing to sacrifice his love he knows he must put honour before love. Because these reasons, I definitely like this character the most to other characters.
IDENTIFY THE PLACES WHERE YOU HAVE TO INSERT WORDS.....
CLOZE PASSAGE
Passage 1. What have you learnt from the novel?
Gap-fill exercise
I have learnt a lot from the novel “The of Zenda”. Firstly, we should be loyal to our and to our country even to the extent of our lives. The doctor and Josef ,the servant are brave and loyal to the King. They try to the king and sacrifice their lives in doing so. Rassendyll is also very loyal to his duty. He rescue plans to save the King even though he in love with Princess Flavia and wants her for .
Col. Sapt and Fritz are also very loyal. They their duty with utmost devotion and obedience. They take responsibility to protect the King’s throne.
This novel also us to be brave and confident. Rudolf Rassendyll is brave and confident of himself. He is very bold impersonate the King. He is also very brave to after Rupert of Hentzau even though he is badly .
I also learn that honour must come first in situation. Princess Flavia puts honour before love. Even though loves Rudolf Rassendyll very much , she is willing sacrifice her love . She is a very loyal honourable person .
Passage 2
Write about a moral value that you can find in the novel.
Gap-fill exercise
One of the moral values that we can in the novel “Prisoner of Zenda” is bravery. Rudolf is a very brave and courageous person. He is bold to impersonate the King. He is also very to go after Rupert of Hentzau even though he badly hurt. During the coronation procession, he commands his to ride fifty yards ahead of him . He to ride alone even though he knows that it very dangerous for him to do so.
Princess Flavia a different kind of bravery. She is emotionally brave. is willing to sacrifice her love even though she Rudolf Rassendyll very much.
Josef and the doctor are soldiers but they sacrifice their lives to protect the and do not run away when there are dangers.
Passage 3
Explain why you find the novel interesting
Gap-fill exercise
The novel “Prisoner of Zenda” is very interesting because is full of adventures and I am happy to that good triumphs over evil in the end. There a lot of suspense as Duke Michael schemes to King Rudolf . I find his “Famous Six” bodyguards intimidating. They represent everything that is cruel, wicked, evil made remarkable villains in the story.
I admire Princess for choosing duty and honour over love. It must a very painful experience to give up the person loves but she has done what is right and . The real King needs her to help him rule .
I find the exchange of the gift of a red rose once a year a symbol of real . It is a very touching and poignant moment in story and it reminds us that true love needs .
Passage 4
Write about a character you dislike
Gap-fill exercise
In the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” , a that I dislike the most is Duke of Michael. is a very cruel person who has a secret to usurp the throne and make himself the King Ruritania.
He is merciless and ruthless towards anyone who in his way. He orders Rudolf to be killed. is a devious schemer who is treacherous even to own brother. He keeps his brother as a prisoner Castle of Zenda.
He is also unfaithful in love, evidenced by his courting of Antoinette de Mauban while to get Princess Flavia to marry him. He was jealous of his brother, the King, who was betrothed the beautiful Princess Flavia.
He is a coward and who hid behind his bodyguards , the Famous Six, protect him as well as to carry out his plans.
Passage 5
A character you dislike (2)
In the novel the Prisoner of Zenda , the I dislike is Black Michael. \
I dislike Black because he is treacherous. He captures the King and him prosoner at Zenda. What he plans to do to dethrone him at the right moment. By doing , he would be able to become the King himself. is treacherous as he is willing to do that his own brother.
Another reason why I dislike Black is because he is merciless. He will kill anyone tries to stand in his way. For example , , the loyal servant to the King, is nearly beheaded he attempted to save the Kingl. Josef’s neck has deep red wound on it. His head was nearly off.
Lastly, i dislike him because he is a . He is very good at pretending so that in eyes of the public, he has done nothing wrong. is a man who hides his feelings. Nobody knows he really feels. He goes around with hatred in eyes but with a smile on his lips.
Based the reasons given above, that is why I dislike Michael
Passage 6
Character I dislike (3)
Gap-fill exercise
I dislike Duke Michael in the novel “Prisoner of ”. It is because he is a cruel person. He think of killing his own brother. He also sent of the Famous Six to the summer house in New Avenue to kill Rudolf Rassendyll .He plans to Rassendyll first before the King.
He is also very . Although he already has Antoinette de Mauban who very beautiful and loves him very much, he tried get Princess Flavia.
He is also very cunning. He to destroy the evidence of the kidnapping of the by sending eight men to the hunting lodge to Josef's body. However, Rudolf Rassendyll and Col. Sapt take by killing 3 of the horsemen. Rassendyll kills two and Colonel Sapt kills one
Passage 7
Write about a character you like most.
Gap-fill exercise
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
In the novel , the Prisoner of Zenda, is one character whom I like very much. He Rudolf Rassendyll. I like him because of his physical . He is very handsome, has blue eyes, red hair long nose. He is also well educated. He had a German University and was able to speak French German as perfectly as he spoke English.
Another reason I like him very much is because he is brave. He is bold enough to impersonate the King willing to risk his life in order to save King. He is also very brave to go after of Hentzau even though he is badly hurt. During coronation procession, he commands his guards to ride fifty ahead of him . He dares to ride alone though he knows that it is very dangerous for to do so.
Rudolf Rassendyll is also a honourable and very loyal to his duty. For instance, he rescue plans to save the King even though he in love with Princess Flavia and wants her for . In other words, he could just let Black Michael the King instead of helping him so that he be the King and Princess Flavia his Queen but honour would not let him do so. He feels it is his responsibility to save the King.
In , Rassendyll is also very loyal to his duty and to sacrifice whatever he owns. Despite loving Princess Flavea much , he is willing to sacrifice his love he knows he must put honour before love. Because these reasons, I definitely like this character the most to other characters.
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