The art of language
- 1. The Art of Language Gardens by the Bay
- 2. The Science of Conservation Conservation – protection of something to prevent the loss of it. Video - Gardens by the Bay Huge conservation effort by the Singapore Government Built on reclaimed land Two ‘cooled’ conservatories – attempts to preserve various species of plants
- 3. Integrated Learning Journey When 13 March – 4E/5N; 14 March – 4N Who Sec 4E/4N/5N Where Gardens by the Bay – Themed Gardens What Pre-ILJ Task – Planning of task ILJ – Gather information for task Post-ILJ - completion of task Why Produce a 2-pages brochure (Sec 4E) Produce a 1-page brochure (Sec 5N/4N) Oral Presentation of Brochure(Sec 5N only)
- 4. Programme – Day 1 Time Activities Remarks 0830 Bus leaves school Breakfast in school 0900 - Arrive at Gardens by the Bay 4E1, 4E2, 5N1 – - Start of ILJ Route 1 - Route 1 – Indian Gardens to Secret Life of Trees 4E3, 4E4, 5N2 – - Route 2 – Secret Life of Trees to Route 2 Indian Gardens 1000 – 1045 Break – Texas Chicken 4E3, 4E4, 5N2 1045 – 1130 Break – Texas Chicken 4E1, 4E2, 5N1 1130 – 1245 - Complete required ILJ tasks Bus area - 1245 - Proceed to bus alighting area 1330 - Arrival in school
- 5. Programme – Day 2 Time Activities Remarks 0830 Bus leaves school 0900 - Arrive at Gardens by the Bay 4N1, 4N2 – - Start of ILJ Route 1 - Route 1 – Indian Gardens to Secret Life of Trees 4N3 – Route - Route 2 – Secret Life of Trees to 2 Indian Gardens 1000 – 1030 Break – Texas Chicken 4N3 1030 - 1130 Break – Texas Chicken 4N1, 4N2 1130 – 1245 - Complete required ILJ tasks Bus area - - Proceed to bus alighting area 1245 1330 - Arrival in school
- 6. Fast Food restaurant The most affordable restaurant there Once your class reaches Understorey Garden, walk down the staircase Walk to the end of the chain of restaurants
- 8. ROUTE 1 ROUTE 2 Texas Chicken
- 9. What you need to bring A good camera – at least 1 per group Umbrella or raincoat Task sheets Water bottle – filled with water $$$ - around $6 to $8 Or bring your own food
- 10. Do not… litter, pluck any leaves or plants, wander around on your own and bring heavy objects in your bags There are security cameras everywhere!
- 11. Do…. Be in your best behaviour Walk around GB with your group mates and classmates Complete your tasks as a group Listen to instructions given by your teachers
- 12. Timeline – Sec 4E/4N/5N Pre-ILJ • Assign tasks • Allocate duties to members of (1 March – 12 group March) ILJ • Gather information for brochure (13 March – 14 • Snap pictures for brochure March) Post-ILJ • Submission of brochure – Sec (1 April – 5 April) 4E/4N/5N • Oral presentation – 5N
- 13. Task – Sec 4E/4N/5N You are a group of public relations officer who have been tasked to promote the conservation efforts made by the Singapore government through creation of an A4 brochure. Your brochure should include:
- 14. Task – Sec 4 Express 1st page 2nd page 1 Introduction to GB – Description of another Describe conservation themed garden (not efforts by SG part of the Heritage government Gardens) 2 Description of one of Description of an art the Heritage Gardens. piece from that garden. 3 Description of an art Picture of that art piece piece from that garden. 4 Picture of that art piece Picture of that garden
- 15. Task – Sec 4 N(A) 1st page 2nd page 1 Introduction to GB – Collage of pictures State conservation effort from the other by SG government gardens (not Heritage Gardens) - Secret of Life of 2 Description of one of the Heritage Gardens. Trees - World of Plants - Understorey 3 Description of an art - Fruits & Flowers piece from that garden. - Web of Life
- 16. Task – Sec 5 N(A) 1st page 2nd page 1 Introduction to GB – Collage of pictures State conservation effort from the other by SG government gardens (not Heritage Gardens) - Secret of Life of 2 Description of one of the Heritage Gardens. Trees - World of Plants - Understorey 3 Description of an art - Fruits & Flowers piece from that garden. - Web of Life
- 17. Task – Sec 5 N(A) Oralpresentation of brochure Term1 Week 2 You will be graded based on: Use of vocabulary Use of grammar Eye contact Depth of content
- 18. What is a brochure? Common terms – pamphlet, leaflet Provides more information about a product/service/place Purpose - Attract/entice target audience about what is presented in brochure.
- 19. Picture Information is Title categorised according to different headings
- 20. What is a brochure? Uses descriptive language Description of Garden – Use your 5 senses Description of Art piece – what is it, who is the artist, colours used etc. Adjectives, Adverbs, Similes, Metaphors
- 21. What you need to do now…. Get into groups of 5. Assign a leader. Assign a cameraman (or woman) – you can have more than one person Assign a scribe. Work on the Pre-ILJ task assigned – you will need to visit http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/home. html
- 22. Reminders…. Bring along your booklet for the trip to GB. Deadlines for assignment: Sec 4E/4N – 25 March 2013 Sec 5N – Term 2 Week 1 – Oral Presentation