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LINK TO YR4 POST PROJECT SURVEY RESULTS
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HERE ARE LINKs TO ASSIGNMENT ARTICLES & DEADLINES
YR4 EL READING PROJECT: ASSIGNMENT 4 (COMPLETION DATE : 7 Sept for Posts
& 12 Sept for Comments)
1. Technology
as our planet’s last best hope
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise from Paragraphs 2-4 why ecological modernism believes that
technology is the solution to environmental problems in about 100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think technology is going to help Mankind solve all environmental
problems? Your response should be between 200 and 250 words.
2. Education
not a sure way out of poverty
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise from Paragraphs 6-9 why education might not be the best
solution to poverty in about 100 to 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think the author’s views on why education might not be the best
solution is applicable to Singapore? Provide your reasons in 1 paragraph of no
more than 200 words.
3. Why
we should publish less scientific research
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise in 100 to 150 words, from Paragraphs 4-6, why the author
suggests that scientists should publish less research.
READER RESPONSE QN:
The author suggests that one possible solution to the problem of unread
scientific research papers is to get funders and employers to encourage
scientists to publish less, but significant, research papers. Do you think this
is a good idea? Provide reasons for your answer in no more than 200 words.
4. The impact of poverty on
educational outcomes for children
SUMMARY QN:
In about 100-120 words, summarise the impact of poverty and readiness for
school (paragraph 5-6).
READER RESPONSE QN:
What do you think should be the key intervention strategy to help
children in poverty to excel in their studies. Write your response with
reference to one strategy proposed by the author in 200-250 words.
5. International
surrogacy is dangerous and unfair
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise from Paragraphs 6-9 the problems of surrogacy in the world
today in about 100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Should all people be given the opportunity to have children? Write your
response in no more than 200 words, using ideas from the article.
6. Is Education
the cure for poverty? http://prospect.org/article/education-cure-poverty
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the impact of education on poverty and the challenges education
faces in equipping people for the new workplace (paragraphs 7-14) in 150 to 200
words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author whether if education is only part of the
answer to poverty? Write your response with reference to the arguments in the
article, within 200 to 250 words.
YR4 EL READING PROJECT: ASSIGNMENT 3 (POST
summary & RR by 13 July. Post COMMENT by 21 July)
1.
The Flight From Conversation
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the impact of technology on human interaction in 150 to 200
words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author and is this happening in your society? If
so, how can we improve the way we interact with one another? Provide reasons
for your answers in one paragraph, with reference to the arguments in the
article, within 200 to 250 words.
2.
What’s So Scary About Smart Girls?
SUMMARY QN:
In about 100-120 words, summarise the impact of educating girls.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author that an effective weapon to counter the
extremist groups in those countries is to educate the girls or must other
factors also come into play? Discuss with reference to this article and
to any other sources of information you may gather. In about 200 to 250 words,
provide reasons for your answers in one paragraph.
3.
Why kids care more about achievement
than helping others
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise in 100 to 150 words, the reasons why children value achievement
more and how we can help to address this.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do young people in your society care more about achievement than helping
others? If so, why do you think that is happening in your society and how do
you think we can inculcate in them the importance of helping others? If not,
how has your society helped to inculcate these values in them and do you think
there are other ways to instill the value of helping others in them? In about
200 to 250 words, provide reasons for your answers in one paragraph.
4.
Putting a price on the value of art
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the importance of the arts and the benefits it brings in about
100 to 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think that arts subjects (e.g. music, visual arts, performing
arts, Literature) should be given as much curriculum time as the Science and
Math subjects? Provide reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with reference
to a specific argument in the article, and do not write more than 200 words.
5. Stephen Hawking: ‘Transcendence looks at the implications of artificial
intelligence – but are we taking AI seriously enough?’
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the potential benefits and harm that Artificial Intelligence
might bring in about 100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Read this article which is written in response to Stephen Hawking’s
article:
Do you think Stephen Hawking’s fears are unfounded? Whose stand do you
take and why? Apart from those mentioned in the articles, what other potential
benefits and harm can Artificial Intelligence bring? Provide reasons for your
answers in one paragraph, and keep to 200 to 250 words.
6.
Can genetically modified food feed the
world?
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the benefits of producing genetically modified food in about
100 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you think genetically modified food alone can solve the problem of
hunger in poor nations? Support your response with evidence. Your response
should be between 200 and 250 words.
YR4 EL READING PROJECT : ASSIGNMENT 2 (POST
summary & RR by 15 June. Post COMMENT by 21 June)
1.
Big data: are we making a big mistake?
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise some of the reasons the author offers as to why using Big Data
is popular and also why it may not be so useful in 150 - 200 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
How will Big Data continue to be useful for us? How can we be better at
using Big Data? Provide reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with
reference to a specific argument in the article, within 200 – 250 words.
2.
Why we shouldn’t worry about teenagers
using mobile phones
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the key points for why people worry about teenagers’ use of
mobile phones and why they shouldn’t be in 100-150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Discuss, with reference to this article and to any other sources of
information you may gather, the impact of technology on youths nowadays.
Provide reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with reference to a specific
argument in the article, within 200 – 250 words.
3.
When governments attack — online
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the key points of the news article in 100-150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Discuss the importance of online security for individuals, companies and
governments and how might this be achieved. Provide reasons for your answer in
one paragraph, with reference to a specific argument in the article, within 200
– 250 words.
4.
Sexism and the lies of the level playing
field
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise some of the arguments by the author to show that sexism is
still prevalent in Sports in 100-150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author? If not, why? If so, what can be done to
resolve the situation? Provide reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with
reference to a specific argument in the article, in 250 w.
5.
Barbie, sexualisation and body image:
the debates rage on
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise the criticisms made against Barbie by the author or from the
links provided in the article.
READER RESPONSE QN:
If the author is correct, what can people do to resolve the issues raised
in the article about the sexualisation of dolls, like Barbie? Provide reasons
for your answer in one paragraph, with reference to a specific argument in the
article, within 200 – 250 words.
6.
School league tables 'encourage the
selling of souls'
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise some of the arguments the author raises against School league
tables.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Do you agree with the author that schools should not be ranked? How are
these ideas reflected in your society? Provide reasons for your answer in one
paragraph, with reference to a specific argument in the article, within 200 –
250 words.
YR4 EL READING PROJECT : ASSIGNMENT 1 (COMPLETION DATE : 30 MAY 2014)
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the voting situation of Afghanistan in this article within 100 – 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
Why is there a need
to establish proper and secure voting rights for all? Within 200-250 words,
discuss the consequences, positive or negative, with respect to the article.
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the main arguments as to how education is likely to change in the future within
100 – 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
How
far do you agree with the writer’s view that the future of education needs to
be ‘unbundled’ and redefined ? Explain in one paragraph, with reference
to specific details in the article, within 200 – 250 words.
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the main arguments raised in this article within 100 – 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
In
the article, human rights activists have lobbied for scrutiny of North Korea to
be widened beyond its disputed nuclear program. To what extent do you agree
that they have the right to do this? Explain this in one paragraph, within 200
– 250 words, with clear reference from the passage.
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the main points of the current fascination with bitcoin within 100 – 150 words.
READER RESPONSE QN:
To what extent would
you agree with the writer that bitcoin will not last as a form of currency?
Explain in one paragraph, with reference to specific details in the article,
within 200 – 250 words.
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the main arguments for and against the National
Security Agency’s systematic collection of bulk data
phone records program in 100 – 150 words
READER RESPONSE QN:
Is it justified for
the N.S.A. to continue collecting phone records of all Americans ? Provide
reasons for your answer in one paragraph, with reference to a specific argument
in the article, within 200 – 250 words.
SUMMARY QN:
Summarise
the main arguments for and against the concept of ‘innate talent’
in 100 – 150 words
READER RESPONSE QN:
To
what extent do you agree with the writer’s argument that achievement depends on
attitude, resources and practice. Provide reasons for your answer in one
paragraph, with reference to a specific argument in the article, within 200 –
250 words.
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