Learning about Poems

Dear all,

This is to recap about today's lessons. For english, we are introduced to the genre of poem.

Poem refers to "A verbal composition designed to convey experiences, ideas, or emotions in a vivid and imaginative way, characterized by the use of language chosen for its sound and suggestive power and by the use of literary techniques such as meter, metaphor, and rhyme."

(http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Poems)

Poems describe a person, an event, an idea, a setting or actions.

Why do we learn poems? How is it applicable to our lives?
-Poems is a part of the english curriculum. Poems can be found in our daily lives when we come across songs. The lyrics found in certain songs are in fact, poems. However, do note that you should be aware of reading the proper lyrics. Lyrics that contain profanity should be avoided and is not considered a good piece of poem. Good poem uses proper, standard english.

Poems also contain messages and lessons to be learned. In today's lesson, you learned about the poem titled "The Walrus and the Carpenter' teaches us about the importance of thinking before you act and the value of trust.

Reminders

1. Do bring a exercise book (brown) by tomorrow (10th Jan) to record down key vocabulary words taught in English and Science lessons. You need to look through the words and remember their meanings and spellings. It will go a long way in improving your command of english.

2. Red and yellow files for English has to be submitted by Friday (13th Jan).

3. If you have yet to pass up your letters, please do so immediately.

Dear parents, do supervise and help remind your children about the reminders. I value the importance of bringing the textbooks and exercise books for lesson. I hope to seek your understanding that if you child should fail to bring their materials for their lessons, punishment will be meted out. Constant reminders will be given beforehand. This is to ensure that each child can follow the lesson and learn key concepts.

Thank you,
Sincerely,
Mr Nelson Ong.