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About My Writing Blog

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My Writing Blog is a compilation of the writing lessons I have conducted with my classes over the years. The featured posts in the blog are only a sampling of the good work done by some of my pupils. If you are a teacher, please feel free to use the resources on My Writing Blog. Do leave a comment here to give us your feedback or to share your own resources with us.

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +0000

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At the beach

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:01:00 +0000

Would you like to go to the beach? Why or why not?
By ATK
I would like to go to the beach as I find it very relaxing there. Usually, I go there with my family and going there helps to foster our family ties. I like to splash around in the sea with my siblings and I also enjoy building sandcastles on the beach. Last year, I went to the beach to take part in a beach volleyball tournament with my school volleyball team. It was really fun and my team even achieved the second position in the competition. I always enjoy my visits to the beach.

At the canteen

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Tell me about your school canteen.

What kind of rules do you think pupils should observe at the canteen?
What would you like to see changed in your school canteen?
By SG
My school canteen is located between the parade square and the field. There are 8 stalls in the canteen. I normally go to the first stall during recess as it sells snacks like pop corn, fried eggs and biscuits. I always buy a fried egg and the fifty-cents roasted chicken for recess. During lunch time, I will either go to the other stalls to buy noodles or rice or the chicken burger. Occasionally, I will also buy a packet drink from the vending machine. During the holidays, I always look forward to coming back to the school canteen to have my meals. I will miss my school canteen when I graduate from school.

On the bus

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +0000

By PJM
How did helping someone make you feel?
Helping someone gives me much joy as I feel that I have spent my time well. It always brightens my day when I receive an expression of gratitude from the person I have helped.
Tell me about a kind deed you have done.
There was an occasion when I was seated near the entrance on the bus on my way home from school. At a particular bus stop, an old lady with a walking stick hobbled up the bus. Instinctively, I got up from my seat and offered it to the frail lady. I felt a surge of happiness when she thanked me profusely.

At the book fair

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:56:00 +0000

By LSC
Would you like to visit an exhibition? Why or why not?
Yes, I would like to visit an exhibition. Going to different exhibitions keeps me up-to-date with the latest happenings. In some exhibitions, I get to buy things which are both useful and cheap.
Tell me about an exhibition you have visited.
Once in a blue moon, my mum would take me to Suntec City to look out for any exhibitions. The most memorable one was the IT exhibition that I visited last year. There was a wide variety of IT products ranging from computers, computer programs to mobile phone devices. As I am a computer fanatic, I am most attracted to the "entertainment" section of the exhibition. I walked from shelf to shelf, awed by all the colourful and nicely decorated game packs. Finally, after much deliberation and consideration, I bought home a game set which was the cheapest are available.
What kinds of exhibition would you like to visit? Why?
I aspire to be a cartoonist, so I would like to visit exhibitions about the arts to learn from other artists. I think Singapore has quite a vibrant art scene as there are art exhibitions every now and then. Hopefully, by going to different kinds of exhibitions,I would be able to broaden up my knowledge of the arts.

Use your hand campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Would you like to take part in a ‘Use Your Hands Campaign’? Why or why not?

How do you prepare for the campaign?
What other things do you do to keep your classroom clean?
By AT
Yes, I would like to take part in one. I think that this activity can help build up our independence. I say that because many children in Singapore have maids to clean up after them so this activity will be useful to train children to take care themselves and their surroundings. Cleaning up the classroom will also allow pupils to study in a cleaner and greener environment. We can make use of this opportunity to learn to sweep the floor, wipe the tables and clean the windows, even though the school employs cleaners to clean up the school. I feel that these activities should be carried out more often so that we can develop a greater sense of responsibility.

At the airport

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:53:00 +0000

Would you like to visit the airport? Why or why not?

Tell me about a visit to the airport.
How do you feel when you are at the airport?
By BWL
I do not like visiting the airport because I usually visit the airport to send my mother off on an overseas business trip and it often causes me to feel sad. My best memory at the airport took place about three years ago. My entire family was leaving for a holiday to Sichuan. As it was our first time taking a plane together, we were so excited that we stayed up past midnight. On the plane, we had much fun watching the white fluffy clouds as well as the landscape. We also played electronic games that were provided on the plane. That trip was indeed an eye-opener for my brother and I as it was our first time seeing such fabulous sights. It was indeed an unforgettable experience for my family and me.

At the zoo

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:51:00 +0000

By RE
Would you like to visit the zoo? Why or why not?
I enjoy visiting the zoo as I can see many interesting animals there. The zoo organizes many activities for visitors for close-up sessions with the animals, for example breakfast with the animals and the animals’ feeding sessions. Visitors can watch the zoo-keepers feed the animals or even feed the animals themselves. I myself attended a feeding session for the polar bears. It was really amazing as I got to see how polar bears hunt for food as though they were in the wild. As the polar bears dive into the water, they execute such grace and poise that the audience cheered and clapped wildly. Moreover, the zoo will organize fun camps and animal shows at the amphitheatre. Visitors can watch parrots race with each other or enjoy the tricks performed by the seals and sealions as they dive to pick up objects in the water. The animal shows are really enjoyable first-class performances.
Tell me about a zoo trip you have been on.
Talking about camps organized by the zoo, I went for one when I was in Primary 5 together with some of my schoolmates. About 60 of us attended the camp. During the camp, we were divided into teams for a treasure hunt and other interesting activities. Although, it rained on the day of the camp, I still enjoyed it.
What kind of animals do you like? Why?
I like animals which are furry, especially dogs. My cousin has a dog and I often go over to his house to play with it. The dog belongs to the Shih-Tzu breed which originated from China and the dog’s name is Ruff. I would love to have a dog myself as I would love to have it for company as my parents are often out at work and my siblings are all boys. I would most probably choose a husky or a terrier for a pet. I like huskies as they have beautiful blue eyes. I like terriers as they are cute and cuddly. However, sad to say, my mother is not for the idea of my having a dog until I am about 18 years old. She says taking care of a dog is a hassle as she already has her hands full taking care of my brothers and me. Nonetheless, I still hope that she would change her mind and my dream of having a dog will materialize soon.

At the food centre

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Do you normally eat at a food centre? Why (or Why not?)
Yes. My mum works long hours so we normally settle our meals at a food centre. She doesn’t cook on weekends either so we usually eat at a food centre during weekends.

No. I am rather fortunate as I have a stay-home mum who serves delicious home-cooked food every day. The food sold at the food centre is not as healthy as those cooked at home. The food offered at the food centre is usually just more of the same thing. Every food centre will sell chicken rice, laksa, nasi lemak, etc. Anyway, my mum is a great cook and I prefer her cooking to food served at the food centre.

When do you normally eat at a food centre?
When my mum decides to declare a day off from cooking, my family will have to eat at a food centre. But that is usually once in a blue moon.

Tell me about the food you like to order at the food centre.
Ban Mian. I prefer noodles to rice. I like noodles with soup. Moreover, Ban Mian is served with a lot of vegetables which is a healthier choice compared to fried noodles. My favourite is the crispy anchovies served on top of the noodles.

Chicken rice. I can’t take spicy food so I stick with chicken rice each time I eat out. Anyway, rice is more filling than noodles. It is easy to order and can be served quickly. I don’t like to wait a long time for the food to be served. I usually order breast meat as it is the most tender part of the chicken. I normally get a dish of black sauce to dip the chicken in and I will skip the chilli sauce and garlic sauce.

Besides the food centre, where else do you go for your meals? Why?
I would go to a fast food restaurant. It is air-conditioned which is a major pull factor compared to the hot and stuffy food centre. The price of the food in a fast food restaurant is comparable to that of a food centre. More importantly, I like the toy that comes along with the kids’ meal.

I spend long hours in school so I have my lunch in the school canteen on most days. The food sold there is the same all year round. But beggars can’t be choosers, so I just buy something from the stall with the shortest queue. That is usually the noodles stall because the stall-holder prepares the noodles in advance instead of cooking it on the spot. Although it is usually cold and bland, I eat it just to fill my stomach. If my mum has the time, she will pack a sandwich for me to have during lunch.

Night Safari

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:36:00 +0000

By ODJ
Would you like to visit the Night Safari? Why or why not?
I would definitely like to visit the Night Safari as I would get to see different types of animals up close. I will also get to sit on the trams and see the nocturnal animals in action. At the Night Safari, there are many static exhibits which explain the lifestyles and structural adaptations of the animals. I find them very informative and useful in increasing my general knowledge about nocturnal animals.
What kind of rules do you think visitors should observe in the Night Safari?
Visitors should not take pictures of the animals with flashlights. Doing so would affect the eyesight of the animals and may even blind them. Using flashlight photography may frighten these animals and cause them a lot of stress. I think visitors should also refrain from feeding the animals or throwing things at them.
Tell me about an animal show you have watched.
I have watched the animal show featuring the nocturnal birds at the Night Safari. In the show, an owl was made to pick up a small stick from the ground in the poor lighting conditions. To my surprise, it was able to do it without any assistance. I guess it has good eyesight that can see in poor light so that it can hunt in the night. The audience at the animal show was also awed by the owl and broke out in thunderous applause when it finished its performance. I am always impressed by the animal shows and I always enjoy my visits to the Night Safari.

Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:35:00 +0000

By AL
Would like to go for an overseas trip? Why or why not?
I would really like to go for an overseas trip. By doing this, I not only get some fun out of it, it also expands my general knowledge, especially when I visit different tourist attractions around the world. For example, only when I saw the Great Wall of China myself, did I realise how long and big it really was. I also learnt that the Great Wall of China is also nicknamed the Greatest Cemetery, as most of the people who built the wall died of hard labour. The king did not build coffins for everyone. He just practically had the dead bodies buried beneath the walls. That was one of the dirty secrets of the Great Wall of China.
Which country would you like to visit? Why?
My greatest wish is to visit U.S.A as I would love to go to Disneyland. I really like to go and take a look and play some of the exciting rides there
What would you miss most about home when you are away? Why?
I would miss my bed! Though the hotel bed is quite comfortable, nothing beats sleeping on your own bed.

At the park

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:34:00 +0000

Would you like to visit the park? Why or why not?

How do you spend your time in the park?
Tell me about the activities other visitors to the park do.
By GL
Yes, I would like to visit the park. By visiting the park, I can get some fresh air after a day in school, and it can help to relieve my stress. Looking at people exercising, birds chirping and the beautiful flowers around makes me happy and relaxed. I go to the park near my house whenever I am upset about something. I have my own quiet spot where I would go to. That spot is quiet and peaceful as not many people go there. It is facing a lake. I especially love it during sunset when the sunlight shines on it and the surface of the lake shimmers. I sometimes watch the sunset till late evening and then walk home slowly. I always feel better after a trip to the park.

Rainy Day

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Have you ever been caught in the rain?
By JT
No, I would not go out on a rainy day because it is very dangerous especially if I am caught in a terrible storm. Walking on slippery roads can be dangerous too. I was once caught in a storm when I was on my way for my tuition class. The bus I was travelling on had to move slowly because of the heavy traffic and to avoid puddles on the road. The umbrella I was carrying was useless under the strong wind conditions By the time I reached my tuition centre, I was totally drenched and late for my tuition class. In conclusion, I think that we should not go out on rainy days if we can help it.

Drowning

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Do you think it is safe to swim alone? Why or why not?
By MT
No, I do not think so. It is very dangerous to swim alone especially for someone who is inexperienced as the person might drown and the consequences would be disastrous. I think we should always swim with a companion and be on the lookout for the other party lest something happens.

This reminds me of a drowning incident that took place just a week ago. I was at the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex last Sunday. It was teeming with activities and there were many people at the pool. I saw a small boy who nearly drowned in the pool. He was alone. He could not swim well but he attempted to swim in the pool meant for adults and good swimmers. Luckily, the lifeguard was alert and saw what was happening. He nose-dived into the water and saved the struggling boy. The boy's parents were extremely relieved. They thanked the lifeguard profusely and warned the boy not to do it again. I was so worried for the boy. It reminds me how important it is for me to adhere to the safety rules at the pool. The boy could have drowned if not for the fact that the lifeguard was alert to spot him and reacted in time to save him.

To conclude, I feel that we should not swim alone. Instead, we should swim in either pairs or groups to prevent any unfortunate incidents.

Killer Litter

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Would you help to keep your neighbourhood clean? Why (or Why not)?
Yes. Helping to keep my neighbourhood clean will give my family and me a nice environment to come home to.

What would you do to keep your neighbourhood clean?
I would do my part by firstly, not littering or dumping unwanted things in the lifts or at the void deck. Secondly, I would bring a plastic bag to pick up my dog’s poo when I take him for walks. Although I will not pick up litter I see on the ground as I am afraid of dirtying my hands, I would advise the litter bugs to pick up their own litter, especially if they are children younger than me.

Tell me what the contractors do to keep your neighbourhood clean.
The contractors would empty and wash the garbage chute daily. They would also sweep the common areas and empty the litter bins daily. Every month, they would also wash the common areas and the lifts.

Do you help your mother to keep your home clean? Why?
Yes. My mother assigns household chores to my siblings and me. Other than folding our clothes and making our own beds, all of us have daily chores to do. I am in charge of washing the dishes, my brother is in charge of sweeping the floor and my sister takes care of hanging up and bringing down the laundry.

Doing household chores helps to lighten my mother’s burden and also builds our sense of responsibility. My mother says that we will thank her for it when we grow up and have our own homes. She says that knowing how to do housework is a life- skill. I think she is right although there are days I don’t feel like doing my chores.

At the airport

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0000

By CZQ

This picture depicts a scene of a check-in counter in the airport.

I think that it is neither school holidays nor weekends as there are only a few people at the airport. There are pots of plant and artificial logs beside the glass door to beautify the environment. There is a man who wants to take his luggage to the check-in counter but the weight of the luggage is too heavy for him to carry. Although he has used his full strength to carry his luggage, he still cannot do it. A airport staff is entering some information into the computer at the check-in counter. I think that she is not aware of the man carrying the luggage or else she will go up to lend a helping hand to the man. I think she should be more pro-active and look around to see if anybody needs help. If I were the staff, I would be more observant to see if anybody needs my help. In front of the check-in counter, there is a family of three. The mother, wearing a sleeveless blouse is helping her son to put on his jacket. I believe that they are going on a holiday to a cold country. The girl in a floral blouse and a skirt has seen what the man is doing and she is worried about the man. She is afraid that the man might injure himself if he is not careful. If I were the girl, I would go to an airport staff and tell him that the man needed help.

To conclude, the airport is a public place and is also the first place that a tourist will visit. If the airport is clean and people are helpful, it will leave them a very good impression of our country. We should do our part to be gracious wherever we are, especially at the airport.

At the Zoo

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0000

By AL

This picture depicts a scene at the monkey enclosure at a zoo.

There is a boy holding a bunch of bananas in one hand and feeding a monkey a banana in the other hand. In front of him is a sign that says “Do not feed animals”. Apparently, he is oblivious to the sign and continues feeding the monkey. I feel that he should not do that as it is against the rules of the zoo. If I were him, I would abide by the rules and stop feeding the monkey as the monkey may grow to be used to being fed by visitors and rely on them for food instead of eating the food fed to them by the zookeepers.

A man has seen it and is walking towards the boy. He stops the boy from feeding the monkey. He is most probably a zookeeper working at the zoo as he has a ring of keys and is wearing rubber boots. I think he has done the right thing of stopping the boy from feeding the monkey. If I were him, I would also stop the boy from feeding the monkeys and inform his parents about the matter.

Beside the boy are two female tourists, posing for a picture taken by their friend, a male tourist. The male tourist is holding up a camera, taking a photograph while looking at the boy. I think that he should concentrate on taking the photograph instead of looking at the boy as he will not get a good photograph in the end.

At the zoo, we should abide by the rules. We should not feed the animals as they will grow accustomed to being fed by visitors and may learn to snatch any food away from them.

At the food centre

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:25:00 +0000

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene at a food centre. It appears that this scene takes place during lunch hour as the food centre is very crowded. There is a long queue over at the noodles stall. It is probably because the noodles are delicious.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1
There appears to be a commotion. A boy in a striped T-shirt is holding a bowl of piping hot noodles. A man has accidentally bumped into the boy, causing him to spill his noodles onto a woman with dark curly hair.
Interpretation 1
I think that the woman looks very annoyed as her clothes are stained by the soup from the noodles. She could also have been scalded by the hot soup. Her anger is fully understandable. I would feel angry too if I were the woman.
Application 1
If I were the boy, I would apologise profusely to the woman to appease her anger. As the saying goes, ‘Hell knows no fury like a woman scorned’. I think he had better take the initiative to apologise first before she gives him a piece of her mind.

Observation 2
The man who has bumped into the boy looks apologetic.
Interpretation 2
Judging from his expression, I can tell from that he did not knock into the boy on purpose.
Application 2
I feel that he should also apologise to the woman instead of allowing the boy to take the blame.

Conclusion
The food centre is indeed a crowded place especially during lunch time. The woman just happens to be in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I guess one just has to be more careful in a crowded place to avoid such an unpleasant incident from happening again.

Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene of a road accident. It appears that this scene takes place in the day as the street lights are not turned on.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1
There is a stationary car in the picture. A dog, which is bleeding profusely, is lying in front of the car. I think that the car could have knocked down the poor little dog.
Interpretation 1
A young boy is kneeling beside the dog and stroking its fur. Judging from his sad expression, I guess that he could be the owner of the dog.
Application 1
If I were the boy, I would be devastated if a car ran over my dog.

Observation 2
A man standing over the dog seems to the driver of the vehicle.
Interpretation 2
I can tell from his apologetic and guilt-stricken expression that he has knocked down the dog.
Application 2
I would bring the injured puppy to the vet immediately if I were him.

Observation 3
A man dressed in a pair of dark pants putting his hands over the boy’s shoulders to comfort him.
Interpretation 3
He seemed to be rather concerned about the boy and his dog. He is probably the boy’s father.
Application 3
If I were the boy’s father, I might confront the driver of the car and demand that he take the dog to the vet immediately. I might even demand full compensation if I had not seen the broken leash on the ground.

Conclusion
However, judging from the broken leash, it appears that the boy has lost control of the dog and the animal has dashed onto the path of the car. So I feel that the driver is not entirely to be blamed for this accident. It was just an unfortunate turn of events.

Fishing at the canal

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:21:00 +0000

By JN
This is a picture depicting a scene at a canal. It appears to be raining.

There are three pairs of shoes near the canal. I think that those shoes belong to the boys in the canal. There is also a jar partially filled with water with fishes swimming inside. One of the boys is also holding a fishing net. I think that the boys must have been catching fishes in the canal earlier.

There are three boys in the canal. One of the boys is wearing a striped polo T-shirt, another wearing a collared T-shirt and another wearing a white T-shirt with black shorts. The boys wearing the striped polo T-shirt and the collared T-shirt are grinning widely. They are also splashing water onto the boy wearing a white T-shirt with black shorts. The boy wearing the white T-shirt is trying to shield himself by using his hands to block the splashes of water. Judging from his facial expression and defensive actions, I guess that the two boys are bullying boy wearing the white shirt. Judging from the two boys’ expression, I can tell that they are having a lot of fun. They, however, are having fun at the expense of the boy wearing the white shirt.

At the right-hand corner of the picture, there is a girl and an adult. The adult is probably the girl’s father. The girl is holding onto one of her father’s hands and pointing towards the bullied boy with her other hand. The girl’s father is holding a cane in one of his hands. If I were the father, I would lecture all the three boys for playing in the canal. However, I will more likely focus on the two boys who has been splashing water on the poor boy. I might ring up their parents in the hope that the boys would be punished accordingly.

To conclude, I feel that although the two boys bullied the boy in the white shirt, all of them were at fault. They should not catch fishes in the canal in the first place, especially when it is raining, as it is very dangerous.

At the Void Deck

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +0000

By AY
Introduction/Orientation
This picture depicts a scene at the void deck of a block of flats.
The void deck is a place to do our own quiet activities, hold special events or just to meet up with friends.

Body
There are two very inconsiderate boys kicking ball at the void deck. One boy kicked the ball too hard and it has gone out of control.

The boys look in horror as the ball was sent flying to an elderly man sitting behind them reading the newspaper.

The man looks very shocked when the ball hits his face and knocks his glasses off his face.

If I were him, I would be very angry with the two boys and start to scold them.

Another elderly man with a walking stick glared at the two boys and is pointing to a sign that shows that playing was prohibited in the void deck.

Two other men at the side who were playing chess stopped their game and frowned at the two boys.

If I were one of the boys, I would apologise immediately to the old man reading the newspaper. I would also help to pick up his glasses and promise not to play ball games at the void deck again,

Conclusion
To conclude, I think that whenever we are at a public place, we should always be more considerate to others.

Drowning Incident

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:15:00 +0000

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene at a swimming pool. Many people are enjoying a relaxing day at the pool.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1 – Drowning boy
There appears to be some commotion in one of the pools. A boy is shouting for help from the children’s pool. He appears to be drowning.
Interpretation 1
I think that the boy may not be a good swimmer or he may be experiencing severe leg cramps. He has probably drunk many mouthfuls of water and he is in a state of panic.
Application 1
I would feel frightened too if I were the boy. Even though I am a good swimmer, it can be quite frightening to be experiencing difficulty in the water while swimming alone.

Observation 2 - Lifeguard
A well-built man is rushing to his aid and he appears to be the lifeguard on duty.
Interpretation 2
Judging from his expression, I can tell that he takes his work seriously. He is alert and reacts quickly to the emergency.
Application 2
I think that the well-trained life-guard will be able to get to the boy in time. He may have to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the boy to revive him if he becomes unconscious. But I am sure that the boy is in safe hands.

Observation 2 - Mother
The woman waving her hands frantically appears to be the mother of the boy.
Interpretation 2
Judging from her worried and shocked expression, she probably did not expect her child to drown.
Application 2
I think that the mother should have been more alert and taken more safety precautions. She should have given her child a swimming float or swim with him in the pool to keep a close watch over him. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Conclusion
I feel that it is never safe to swim alone. We must never take our safety for granted.

Killer Litter

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0000

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene at the foot of a block of HDB flats. It appears that this scene takes place in a quiet estate as there are not many people around.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1 – Man on second storey
On the second storey of the flat, there is a man throwing a flower pot from the parapet. He is grinning from ear to ear as he sees the flower pot crashing to the foot of the block.
Interpretation 1
Judging from his mischievous expression, I think that he did it on purpose. It is by no means an accident. The other possibility is that the culprit may be mentally unsound.
Application/Prediction 1
If I were there, I would not try to stop him myself but I would inform an adult about him and try to stay out of harm’s way.

Observation 2 – Father and son
The man and his son who are walking along the pavement are taken aback by the falling flower pot. Fortunately, it has missed them by inches. Otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Interpretation 2
Looking at the father’s body language, I can tell that he is even more shocked by the fact that the man who has thrown down the flower pot is grinning.
Application/Prediction 2
I think the son will be so truamatised that he may burst out in tears. I believe that the father will be so indignant that he will shout at the culprit and rush up to the second storey to confront him.

Observation 3 - Policemen
The two policemen patrolling on bicycles in the neighbourhood are alert.
Interpretation 3
One of them is pointing and shouting at the culprit to stop but to no avail.
Application 3
I expect that the well-trained policemen will take immediate action to check on the father and son as well as to detain the culprit.

Conclusion
I feel that the culprit should be dealt with severely as a deterrent to prevent other incidents of killer litter from happening. As for myself, I would walk across the void decks and avoid walking along the open pavements in order to be safe from killer litter.

At the Clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:12:00 +0000

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene at a doctor’s clinic. The doctor on duty is Dr. Lee and the reception counter is manned by a female receptionist. It does not appear to be very crowded at the clinic as there is only a lady waiting at a bench and a mother and her son.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1 – Boy who vomited
The boy appears to be unwell as he is vomiting uncontrollably onto the floor of the clinic. He is weak and barely able to stand up. He has to supported by his mother.
Interpretation 1
I believe the boy must have food poisoning to be vomiting like that.
Application/Prediction 1
If I were there at the clinic, I would not know how to help him. I would probably be taken aback like the female receptionist and be put off like the lady waiting at the bench. I would probably go out of the clinic as the smell of the vomit may make me feel queasy and make me feel like vomiting myself.

Observation 2 – Mother
The mother of the boy appears to be quite concerned about her son’s condition.
Interpretation 2
Judging from her expression, she probably did not expect her son’s condition to take a turn for the worse.
Application/Prediction 2
If I were her, I would ask the receptionist to give the boy priority in seeing Dr. Lee. Hopefully, Dr. Lee could administer an injection to stop the vomiting.

Observation 3 - Others
The receptionist would probably have to clean up the vomit herself or enlist the help of the cleaners at the clinic to do it.
Interpretation 3
Judging from her reaction, I guess she did not quite expect this when she started work today. But I suppose she would soon regain her composure and handle the matter in a professional manner.
Application 3
As the receptionist in a clinic, I guess she is often expected to multi-task. Other than arranging appointments and dispensing medicine, she has probably cleared up such mess every now and then. There is no doubt that it takes quite a lot to be a receptionist at the clinic.

Conclusion
In closing, I feel that the doctors and receptionists in the clinics, especially the neighbourhood clinics are an important part of our community. Without them, we would not be able to receive medical assistance promptly and conveniently.