ONLINE TASK 4

Questions.

1. Benefits of using speeches by famous figures in the classroom.

i)                   Giving students a natural and expressive speech (sounding text)experience that can be used as a reading strategy.

ii)                An important skill that helps students focus on pieces of information to increase comprehension.

iii)              Students will be able to communicate far more effectively

iv)               Students will be able to have a better grip on public speaking hence learning will be much comfortable for them.

2. Go to www.youtube.com and find the audio-visual on the speech. In not less than 50 words, state would the audio-visual be of any use in helping understand the speech better? State your reasons.

According to author Thomas Hoerr, Ph.D., "when teachers offer different pathways for students to learn ... more students find success in school.

Using audio-visual in the classroom is one of the way in achieving teaching and learning process. Rather than relying solely on speech through direct instruction, audio visual is affective. This is mainly because it gives the audience some clues through the expression of actors, voice, and background music and subtitles as well. A message is easier to be delivered once it is played with visual. Most importantly it promotes better understanding as it entertaining and authentic as well.

3. Who is Martin Luther King?

Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the American civil rights movement, which worked for equal rights for all. Because of his great work, in 1964 King received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person ever to receive this high honour.

4. Based on the questions below, analyse the features of the given written speech:

a. What is the purpose of the speech?

-His speech is mainly about the discrimination and ill treatment went through by the black citizens. His speech was inspired by African-Americans. His speech brought awareness about their right to best education, health, social equality, fair treatment and their rights as well.

b. What is the tone of the speech?

- King has used persuasive tone and repetitive words or phrases (anaphora).

c. What interesting major feature(s) can you see from the speech?

-The interesting features in the speech are the repetition of words or anaphora. When something is repeated over it enhances their attention and it conveys the message explicitly too.

d. Any interesting facts that you can gather based on the background of the speech?

-The use of anaphora and key themes.

5. Suggest a while-reading activity that can be derived from this particular speech.

-Stop at the end of each section to review and check their predictions, restate the main idea and summarize the section.

Online Task 3

-Nelson Mandela-

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Mandela himself was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law in 1942. He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948. He went on trial for treason in 1956-1961 and was acquitted in 1961. After the banning of the ANC in 1960, Nelson Mandela argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC. In June 1961, the ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of violent tactics and agreed that those members who wished to involve themselves in Mandela's campaign would not be stopped from doing so by the ANC. This led to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused, including Mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment. From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town; thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison, nearby on the mainland. During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. He was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength. He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom. Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. After his release, he plunged himself wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain the goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier. In 1991, at the first national conference of the ANC held inside South Africa after the organization had been banned in 1960, Mandela was elected President of the ANC while his lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organisation's National Chairperson.

POEM

The bravest man I know,

He's a man who risks his life,

The saviour of the black community,

Nelson Mandela the freedom fighter,

The bravest man I know,

Is the man who would rather die,

Not fighting only for his own benefit,

But for many others ,

Nelson Mandela the South African hero.

Online Task 2

Do we have a canon for Malaysian literary works? Let's say we do, who do you think are in it? Consider the fact that their works are well-known and most importantly included as part of the school syllabus- (both in BM and English)
- KS Maniam – The Return

- Datuk A. Samad Said- The Dead Crow

- Dr. Muhammad Haji Salleh – Si Tenggang’s Home Coming

-Datuk Dr. Usman Awang –Mother’s grave

The poems by Erica Jong raises some feminist issues. What are they?

-women’s right, sex issues, love

Do you think they are suitable to teach at the secondary school level? Explain.

-The secondary school students are much matured and exposed compared to those days. Hence Erica Jong’s poems will be suitable to teach them and educate them on many issues. It actually enhances their awareness on women’s rights, sex positive issues and male dominance as well.

Is Hillary Tham's poem more suitable?

-Hillary Tham’s poems are also suitable for the students because her works mostly consider Malaysian’s Scenario and sensitive issues in Malaysia. Most importantly her language has been conveyed in simpler way, which actually eases the reader’s understanding too.

The short tale from the Native American group is about a girl who is unsatisfied with her life. How is this a universal experience? Can it teach our students anything?

-This story definitely teaches a lot of moral values to our students. Mainly not to trust the outlook. It is the trend everywhere to fall for a handsome man and ending up with tormenting future. It teaches to respect the elders too.

From your findings about his background, tell me about the dilemma he conveys through the poem CROSS.

- Langston Hughes is from mixed racial heritage. Hence he had expressed his feeling of frustration and grief of slavery in America. He has conveyed about the struggles went through by him. He was unable to accept himself as white or black. He has showed how the society stereotyped these mixed races.

I find "Dinner Guest: Me" laden with irony and sarcasm. Briefly state if you feel the same.

- Yes I feel the same too. This is mainky because the black people was regarded as poor, dirty, uneducated and low class. But the white people was regarded high society, educated and knowledgeable. This is genuinely unfair.

The experience in the poem Harlem is one that is true for many people. Do you agree?

-According to my point of view, it is true. There are many people stills struggling just to achieve their simple dreams. But it is really sad that, their dreams are unattended just because they are considered “low-cast” and extra. But among this list, there are many kept fighting and even many have been successful too. So no matter how tough is our going but we must have the strength and the self esteem to achieve it.

Langston Hughes fights for the voice of his people. What is the movement called?

- The movement is called New Negro Movement.( Implying a more outspoken advocacy of dignity )

Online Task 1

List some of the well-known folktales from Malaysia .

1.       Si Tenggang’s Home Coming

2.     Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah

3.     Badang

4.     Mt Jenin

5.     Pak Belang

6.     Sang Kancil and the Crocodile

7.     Sang Kancil helps Kerbau

List some of the possible issues found in The Son of the Turtle Spirit

* Chinese belief of supernatural power

*Ultimate love

Are those issues universal in nature or are they only relevant in the Chinese culture?
- Every race and culture in this world has their own way of beliefs and practises as well. But Chinese culture has ultimate belief on supernatural power compared to the other races. They believe everything begins and ends in the supernatural power. Whereby the second issue is universal. Because it’s commonly applied in all the culture. Life is nothing without love.

What are the other morals that can be gotten from the other fables by Aesop? List at least two
i) The Fox and the Goat - Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

ii) The Ant and the Grasshopper - It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.

Myths

One well-known literary figure from the Elizabethan age used Ovid’s Pyramus and Thisbe as a model to one of his famous plays. Who is he and what is the play?
-The well known literary figure mentioned above is William Shakespeare. One of his most famous play is Romeo and Juliet.

Legends
List some of the popular legends we have in Malaysia.

The Legend of Mahsuri

- The legend of Mahsuri is a story set in the island of Langkawi in the state of Kedah. It tells the story of Mahsuri, a beautiful woman who was wrongly accused of committing a wrong and what happened to the island of Langkawi after that.

The Legend of Hang Tuah

- Hang Tuah is the legendary Malay warrior who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. He was the greatest of all the laksamana, or sultan's admirals, and was known to be a ferocious fighter. Hang Tuah is held in the highest regard, even in present-day Malaysian Malay culture, and is arguably the most well-known and illustrious warrior figure in Malaysian history and literature.

The Legend of Puteri Gunung Ledang

- The legend is about a Princess who lived on top of Gunung Ledang and a Malaccan Sultan's effort to court her. However, she sets seven impossible conditions for him as a means to reject his proposal.

1. Who is Thomas Malory?

-Sir Thomas Malory was an English writer. He is the author  ofLe Morte d’Arthur

2. When was Le Mort d’Arthur written?

-It was written in the early 1450s and completed  by 1470.

3. How many books/ parts are there in LMDA?

-9 books

4. What is book 8 about?

-The book 8 is about the death of King Arthur.

5. Who were the two people who had an affair?

-Sir Launce lot Lancelot and Queen Guinevere.

6. Book 6 has a strong connection to a popular modern fiction which is now a movie. What is the title of the popular modern fiction?

-King Arthur (2004)

7. State three well-known facts about King Arthur/ his time as a King.

i. King Arthur and the Names of Knights of the Round Table

ii. Morgan le Fay was King Arthur's half-sister of legend

iii. King Arthur married to Guinevere who was the daughter of King Leodegraunce of Cameliard.

Think of 2 ways in which you can use folktales/fables/myths or legends in the classroom. Explain briefly.

a)     Story telling

-          Teacher can conduct a story telling session. In this session teacher can gather students from all the races and ask them to tell folktales/fables/myths or legends from their culture. It promotes interest towards reading and knowing about the other culture too. It will also make the students to respect and learn about other culture.

b)    role-play

- The folktales/fables/myths or legends should be given to the students. Students should be given the independence to work among the group members. Through this they will be able to create their own dialogues and they can act it out expressively. A collaborative learning will take place.

THE ESSAY

Based on the essay, the theme explored was imperialism. This was explored by the writer, George Orwell. The Burmese of the place hated him. It is said to be imposed on every Englishmen there. According to Orwell, he was stuck between his hatred of the empire he served and his rage against the evil-spirited little beasts who tried to make his job impossible. The native people of Burma didn’t seem to accept Orwell’s presence there. Orwell has described the event of shooting elephant in detail. He has raised few issues regarding it. When the news of elephant came, Orwell was unaware on what to do. He wasn’t ready to shoot it. He just thought to see it. The second issue was the locating the elephant’s spot. He described the people as those who are unable to give a clear explanation about the animal. He seems to be upset over this issue. Another issue was the interest shown by the natives in seeing Orwell shooting the elephant. All they wanted is meat of the elephant. This made him feel uneasy.  Another issue was he portrayed himself as absurd puppet as the people were waiting to see him shoot the elephant while he didn’t has the intention to do so. The last issue was that he did kill the animal for the people’s sake.

DIARIES

The Andy Warhol Diaries

          Warhol seems to be a jovial person. She takes things in joking manner. The entries of diaries show this. She can be said as having a direct approach. Through her conversation with Anita on March 15, 1977 we can say that she speaks out the matter which strikes in her mind immediately without taking into concern the other’s feelings. Even though, she possesses a direct approach, she is ready to seek forgiveness. From her entry in the diary, we can know this as she seek apologize from Anita. Besides that, Warhol also can be said as an open-minded person. She shares her ideas well and about her as well. It is said so because on her diary entry of April 14on 1978 she shared to her friend that she was a ‘tomboy’ before. The tone of the entries in the diary is in joking manner. Warhol has wrote in the diary as though she is talking with a person. She treats the diary as a person. She has shared her doubt and disappointment in the diary.

poems

The issues raised by Hughes are concerned with African Americans but it can be said that as problem experienced by other marginalized ethnic groups. According to Hughes, the way they treat white people and black people are different. White people cannot be cursed. The curse is said to reflect on those who curse but this doesn’t applies to black people. When the Americans are dead, they will be cremated well not like Africans (black people). Africans are seen strangely in the American society. Democracy is merely words in their society as they haven’t experienced it. As I knew, this situation was experienced in India. The treatment between the ethnic group and the others were different there. The ethnic groups were even not allowed into temple those days. Even though, the situation has changed but there are still certain issues remaining unsolved there as stated by Hughes.