INTERVIEW
This is an interview by a radio DJ, Jason from B’Z.fm and Elle from a famous all-girl rock band, ‘Milkyway’.
Jason: Hello, I’m Jason on-air for today’s interview with Elle from the famous rock band, ‘Milkyway’ here only on B’Z.fm! Okay, Elle, say ‘hello’ to your fans out there who’s listening right now…
Elle: Hello everyone!
Jason: So, Elle, how do you feel on your debut album success? ‘The Milkyway’, is it?
Elle: Yes it is. Well, I’m definitely happy with the fact that a lot of people are enjoying our songs.
Jason: It’s very rare to have a female rock band here in Malaysia. But, you guys manage to do it! Was it difficult to form a band with all-girl members?
Elle: Oh yeah… It was at first. Me and Jay were the ones who started the band. We both are vocalist and guitarist. Most of our songs were at first only available in acoustic version. But two years later, we found Omy as the drummer and Fly as the one who plays keyboard. One and a half years after that only we found Margerette as our lead guitarist. Then, were ready to make it big!
Jason: Wow, so the band was formed long ago! What kind of obstacles that you have to go through to make it big?
Elle: Well, of course mostly being rejected by a few recording companies. They were prejudice
towards all-girl bands and didn’t think that we’re up to it. They even said that our songs were boring! (Laughs together with Jason).
Jason: Considering the fact that you’re a success now, they must have got it wrong.
Elle: I guess so… (laughs again) However, we don’t gave up just like that and we decided to further with our dreams as we dare to fail and taste success later as we continuously tried to improve our music to make it better. And as the result, SONY found us to be rather talented and have us signed a trial contract of a year and we did so here we are now! Yeah!
Jason: Wow! Fantastically, you’ve made it, right? And even I, if I have to admit, myself am your fan! (Laughs)
Elle: Oh… Thanks… (Laughs too)
Jason: Okay, everything must’ve changed for you guys now since you’re rock stars…
Elle: Oh yeah, definitely… it’s hard to get out of the house and some fans who knew where we lived would swam outside the house and we’re putting more bodyguards now…
Jason: Whoa… that’ll mean less freedom for you guys…
Elle: Yes. Not only of the busy schedule, we also have to even deal with gossips. Gossips just spread around like virus. And people just making up stories about us. It’s the downside of being rock stars. Everybody knew you so have to be extra careful.
Jason: I do agree on that. But never mind them; most of fans would not even care of gossips.
Elle: Hope so… most of the gossips are lies anyway…
Jason: Yes… oh, unfortunately Elle, time is running out for us now. So, before we go, do you have anything to say to your fans?
Elle: Ok. For all of the ‘Milkyway’ fans out there, I’m here representing all of my band members to say a BIG thank you to you guys out there for all of your support and thus, realizing our dream. Don’t forget, if you dream of getting something in life, just simply don’t give up, give out your all and with bless from God and of your hard work, your dream will finally come true. So, good luck in realizing your dream!
Jason: That is very inspiring… Thank you, Elle for coming to our station today and so for you guys out there, coming up next is a song from ‘Milkyway’ entitled ‘Gone’… Enjoy the song! Roger and out…
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Task 3: Lesson Plan
Topic: Dare to Dream Date: 10/09/09
Theme: Values and people Time: 7.30-8.40am
Language Skills: reading / writing Class: 4 Gamma
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to;
• 2.1 (a) listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television
documentaries and multimedia
(ii) Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts
2.2 (a) skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas
(i) Identifying main ideas and jotting down key words and phrases.
• 2.3 (a) writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, speeches, reports, and articles
(iv) Expanding notes and outlines.
(viii) Applying process writing skills
Educational Emphases: Creative and Critical Thinking Skills, Multiple Intelligences: (Verbal Linguistic Skills)
Previous knowledge: Students already learnt on writing summary
Teaching Aids: Handouts, Whiteboard Markers, Mahjong Paper
References:
1. Lee, A., Roberts, L., and Chew, M. (2006). English Form 4. Selangor, Malaysia: Herald Printers.
Teaching Procedure:
Guide= Teaching Activity (1) Learning Activity (2)
Set Induction
(5 min)
1. Teacher recaps the previous lesson on writing summary and indicates their mistakes in writing the summary. Teacher then tells them of what they are going to learn on the day.
2. Students listen and understand.
Activity 1
(20 min)
1. Teacher gives them URL to a YouTube website about a video on an interview of a radio DJ to a famous singer.
2. Students watch the video, and understand.
Activity 2
(10 min)
1. Teacher makes sure they truly understand the interview. Teacher then asks them about their ambition (dream job) and what kind of problems do they think they will face when they got it.
2. Students understand and give feedbacks.
Activity 3
(20 min)
1. Teacher tells them to write an interview assuming they are being interview about their dream job (pretending as if they are already working as what they had dreamt to be) by using the Microsof Word from their computer.
2. Students write their interview using the Microsoft Word.
Conclusion
(5 min)
1. Teacher concludes the lesson and tells the students to email their work to the teacher’s mail. Teacher also tells them of the follow-up activity.
2. Students listen and email their summary
Note to self: From 1 hour and 10 minutes, 10 minutes have been deducted
Follow-up Activity: Students are required to find out about adverbs of degree and interrogative pronouns.
Self-Evaluation:
Supervisor’s Comments:
Theme: Values and people Time: 7.30-8.40am
Language Skills: reading / writing Class: 4 Gamma
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to;
• 2.1 (a) listening to spoken texts such as talks, speeches and viewing television
documentaries and multimedia
(ii) Reading silently and aloud with understanding a variety of texts
2.2 (a) skimming and scanning for specific information and ideas
(i) Identifying main ideas and jotting down key words and phrases.
• 2.3 (a) writing recounts, descriptions, explanations, speeches, reports, and articles
(iv) Expanding notes and outlines.
(viii) Applying process writing skills
Educational Emphases: Creative and Critical Thinking Skills, Multiple Intelligences: (Verbal Linguistic Skills)
Previous knowledge: Students already learnt on writing summary
Teaching Aids: Handouts, Whiteboard Markers, Mahjong Paper
References:
1. Lee, A., Roberts, L., and Chew, M. (2006). English Form 4. Selangor, Malaysia: Herald Printers.
Teaching Procedure:
Guide= Teaching Activity (1) Learning Activity (2)
Set Induction
(5 min)
1. Teacher recaps the previous lesson on writing summary and indicates their mistakes in writing the summary. Teacher then tells them of what they are going to learn on the day.
2. Students listen and understand.
Activity 1
(20 min)
1. Teacher gives them URL to a YouTube website about a video on an interview of a radio DJ to a famous singer.
2. Students watch the video, and understand.
Activity 2
(10 min)
1. Teacher makes sure they truly understand the interview. Teacher then asks them about their ambition (dream job) and what kind of problems do they think they will face when they got it.
2. Students understand and give feedbacks.
Activity 3
(20 min)
1. Teacher tells them to write an interview assuming they are being interview about their dream job (pretending as if they are already working as what they had dreamt to be) by using the Microsof Word from their computer.
2. Students write their interview using the Microsoft Word.
Conclusion
(5 min)
1. Teacher concludes the lesson and tells the students to email their work to the teacher’s mail. Teacher also tells them of the follow-up activity.
2. Students listen and email their summary
Note to self: From 1 hour and 10 minutes, 10 minutes have been deducted
Follow-up Activity: Students are required to find out about adverbs of degree and interrogative pronouns.
Self-Evaluation:
Supervisor’s Comments:
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Hypertext Activity
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.
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