Words to ponder...

• The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet.
• Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
• Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself.
• Learning is a treasure which accompanies its owner everywhere.
• People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found by others.
• Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.
• A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

The Girl On The Roads Written by: Malina Dahli

Living in a small family has made me wonder the precious of life of being a daughter, sister, and wife. I still remember the sweet memories during my childhood. It was in 1990s at a small district of the east coast. It was the most enjoyable moment of my life with the beautiful scenery of the Kapas Island as I opened the door. The smell that came from the sea and the breeze of the beach were my best friends. I never thought that someday I would only have the chance to see them in my mind.

When I was six, I used to dress with gown and a pair of red shoes every time my dearly mum wanted to bring us out. Yet, most of the time only me and my elder brother were used to follow her everywhere. It was an enjoyment moment as I knew that she would bring us for shopping and had something to eat at the fast food corner. My elder brother and I were very close at that time and we never play or sit alone as he is only a year older than me. I do have other siblings in the family. The eldest is the son from the first marriage and a daughter from her second marriage, consider as my elder brother and sister. It might sounds complicated as I am actually the second child of her third marriage.

We lived together in the same house since we were born and my youngest sister came into picture in 1990 and it was when I got into my first year of school. Well, ‘the more the merrier’ and it was true. But still my mum had to undergone so many obstacles in her life as she decided to become as a single parent. I’m too young at that time and therefore I never question what was happening during that moment. Luckily, she was working and there was also a place for five of us to stay.

To be continued...

Quiz

1. Where are there more people: in Indonesia or Japan?



2. Which is the larger country: the USSR or China?



3. Which can jump farther: a kangaroo or a horse ?



4. Which ocean is deeper: the Atlantic or the Pacific?

Lost In Island

You are stranded on an island and waiting for someone to rescue you. Listed below are the equipments that can be used while waiting for the rescue to coming. Choose one equipment and give the reasons by posting your comments.

Pail
Book
Cloth
Scissor
Umbrella
Match
Rope
Watch
Swimming suit

Let’s chant and sing together!

(Philips, S. (1999)Drama With Children. Oxford University Press. Oxford)

Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

All: Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Danny: Sue stole the cookie from the cookie jar.
Sue: Who, me?
Danny: Yes, you
Sue: Not me!
Danny: Then who?
All: Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Sue: Ken
All: Ken stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Ken: Who me?
Sue: Yes, you
Ken: Not me!
Sue: Then who?
All: Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Ken: (another child’s name)


There was a girl who had a cat

There was a girl who had a cat
Had a cat, had a cat
There was a girl who had a cat
Long, long ago.

The aliens stole her cat away
Cat away, cat away
The aliens stole her cat away
Long, long ago.

She built a spacecraft with her friend
With her friend, with her friend
She built a spacecraft with her friend
Long, long ago.

They chased the aliens to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
They chased the aliens to the moon
Long, long ago.

There they found some magic dust
Magic dust, magic dust
There they found some magic dust
Long, long ago.

They turned the aliens into stone
Into stone, into stone
They turned the aliens into stone
Long, long ago.

They took the cat and went back home
Went back home, went back home
They took the cat and went back home
Long, long ago.

What should I do? What may happen?

Dilemmas


a) You parents prefer you younger brother than you. They buy him more new things. If you protest, they get angry.

b) You have lost your watch at school and suspects your friend have stole it.

c) You had a nightmare and afraid of going bed alone at night.

d) Some friends said that you are not smart enough. But your parent said you are a genius.

Do post your comments on 1 or more dilemmas as stated above

Which do you prefer, and why?

A. Snake, crocodile, spider
B. Mud, sand, rock,
C. Dog, cat, canary
D. Morning, afternoon, evening
E. Summer, winter, spring, autumn
F. Countryside, city, village
G. Swimming, dancing, running
H. Sweet, savory, spicy food
I. Pop, classical, folk music
J. Waterfall, sea, lake

• Choose only one from A to J. Write you answers by posting your comments.
• Example: I prefer a lake to a waterfall because it is more beautiful

(Ur, Penny. (1988) Grammar Practice Activities: A Practical Guide For Teachers. Cambridge University Press. Britain.)