A Sichuan Earthquake Lesson

Please read the statement on page A1 from the May 20, 2008 edition of the South ChinaMorning Post.Then we will share our responses to yesterday's computer literacy questions.We have four tasks from which you can choose today.

Summary

Read through the newspaper and search on the Internet; find and report the facts - who;what; where; when; why; and how - regarding the earthquake.What happened?For form two students, in your report, please include: either a "think of" or "think about"statement; a relative pronoun; a "when statement; and a "while" statement.Pleaseunderline these four grammar items.For form one students, in your report, please include:a "too" statement; an "enough"statement; a relative pronoun; and an example of the passive voice.Please underline thesefour grammar items.

Collage

A collage is a work of art made by using glue to stick coloured things onto paper.We wantphotos, drawings and words to help us to remember the victims in our hearts, to mourn andto rebuild.Can you assemble something powerful?

Reflection

1) What did you feel during yesterday's three-minute mourning?2) What can you do to support the earthquake victims?3) What can you do in the future - when you are older; when you are working - to supportChina, to make it a better place?For form two students, in your reflection, please include: either a "think of" or "think about"statement; a relative pronoun; a "when statement; and a "while" statement.Pleaseunderline these four grammar items.For form one students, in your reflection, please include:a "too" statement; an "enough"statement; a relative pronoun; and an example of the passive voice.Please underline thesefour grammar items.