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Changes in the format of the English Lit Component in SPM 111/2

10 Comments// Posted in english literature, exam by on 03.01.11.

A friendly reminder to all the English Language teachers and students out there. Effective 2011, The Examination Board will make amendment to Section D (English Literature Component) in the SPM 1119/2 paper. Recent Format New Format (2011) Section D Poem : 5 marks (structured item) Short Story : 5 marks (structured item) Novel: 15 marks […]


Nature by H.D. Carberry

2 Comments// Posted in english literature, lit, MY-LIT by on 02.23.11.

I have to admit that I haven’t invest much time in developing new material for the English Literature Component due to my super hectic schedule. Nonetheless, I’ve managed to spare a wee bit of time to design one for H.D. Carberry’s Nature. I’m planning to use it tomorrow to assist my students in understanding the […]


1119 English Literature: An Analysis

No Comments// Posted in english literature, exam, SPM by on 11.21.10.

Poetry and Short Stories YEAR SHORT STORY POETRY 2004 The Lotus Eater Sonnet 18 2005 Looking For A Rain God Si Tenggang’s Homecoming 2006 The Drover’s Wife The Road Not Taken 2007 The Lotus Eater Si Tenggang’s Homecoming 2008 The Sound Machine Si Tenggang’s Homecoming 2009 The Necklace Monsoon History Tips:  The answers to the […]


SPM Countdown: The Pearl Pop Quiz flashcards

No Comments// Posted in e-classroom, english literature, teaching by on 11.17.10.

I’ve discovered this awesome web-based application called Quizlet via Zaid Alsagoff. The site features flash cards, vocabulary memorisation and study games. Now, who says learning is a bore? To me, this is definitely a fun way to study. I find that it is an apt platform to assist English Language teachers in teaching vocabulary and […]