TA1
Language Arts
Nov &
Dec Holiday Homework 2012
Choose ONE from Section A and ONE from Section B.
Section A:
1)
Read 2 novels OR 2 plays OR 2 poems and write a
300 to 500-word review comparing various aspects of the novels (e.g. the writer’s
handling of themes/ character portrayals/ literary techniques/ plot devices).
2)
Read a series of short stories on a particular
genre (science fiction, fantasy, gothic, detective and other genres of fiction) and come up with
your own short story of 300-500 words as well as a short prologue that explains
how you are inspired by the short stories.
3)
Read a play and write a play of your own.
Include a short commentary that explains how you are inspired by the other
play.
Section B
1.
Visit 2 restaurants and write a 300-word review
comparing your experience (of the food and service).
2.
Watch 2 plays and write a 300-word review
comparing them.
3.
Go to 2 exhibitions and write a 300-word review
of the differences and similarities between them.
UPLOAD your REVIEWS as comments on the Lang Arts Blog using the following format by latest 31 December 2012:
Jiang Zhifeng of 1C/12: A3) A Play on Singapore Politics
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A3) Play that inspired me is ______________________ which I watched
on ____. Details can be found at www.aslkflaasdlkfaslj;fl.com
Play Title:
Play:
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Jiang Zhifeng of 1C/12: B2) a Review of 2 Restaurants
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B2) The 2 Restaurants are Gunther’s at Club Street and Zhi Char Store at Bedok Blk XX which I visited on ____ and ____
respectively.
Review:
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Note: The total of time taken for
planning and writing is likely to take not more than 5 hours.
