Online Task 4

Question: 

1. Think of at least 3 benefits of using speeches by famous figures, in the classroom. The benefits of using speeches by famous figures, in the classroom are:- 

• Speeches by famous figures are normally well prepared, free of grammatical errors and proofread many times before they are finalized. So these speech texts are suitable to be used in the classroom. 
• Speeches by famous figures are normally persuasive speech. Therefore, if students read more of this type of speech, they can learn the techniques of persuasive speech and apply this particular skill in their real life.
• Speeches by famous figures normally reflect higher level of critical thinking skills. Therefore, if such speeches are used in the classroom, it might sharpen the critical thinking skills of the students. 

2. Go to www.youtube.com and find the audio-visual on the speech. In not less than 50 words, state would the audio-visual be of any use in helping understand the speech better? State your reasons. 

Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech is a very good piece for students to listen to. Rather than just listening to the audio, watching the video would make their understanding better. By just listening to the audio, students or anyone might not have the slightest idea on how to relate to King's speech. In the video, they can see the atmosphere around the venue where the speech had taken place. It would definitely benefit students if they listen/watch the audio-visual of the speech.

3. Who is Martin Luther King? 

Online Task 3

Bio-poem about Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela,

Strong, brave, helpful and persistent 

Father of South Africa

A leader who loves peace and justice

A fighter against violence and inequality

He who is willing to do anything for his land

He who is ready to sacrifice for his people

That's Nelson Mandela, a pacifier, a pacifist, a peacekeeper. 

Online Task 2

Do we have a canon for Malaysian literary works? Let's say we do, who do you think are in it? Consider the fact that their works are well-known and most importantly included as part of the school syllabus- (both in BM and English) 

Malay Literature: 

• Dato’ Shahnon Ahmad - Gelungnya Terpokah (short story) 
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Haji Salleh - Anak Global (poem) 

English Literature 

• Datuk A. Samad Said - The Dead Crow (poem) 
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Haji Salleh - Si Tenggang’s Homecoming (poem) 

The poems by Erica Jong raises some feminist issues. What are they?

“Isn't that the problem? That women have been swindled for centuries into substituting adornment for love, fashion (as it were) for passion?” ~Erica Jong 

Online Task 1

Folktale 

The Son of the Turtle Spirit is a Chinese folktale. 

List some of the well-known folktales from Malaysia . 

• The Sang Kancil and Sang Buaya
• Si Tanggang 
• Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah 
• Badang 
• Mat Jenin 
• The Catfish in The River 
• The Woodpecker’s Crown 
• The Cockerel That Crows 
• The Haunted Cave 
• Raja Bersiung

List some of the possible issues found in “The Son of the Turtle Spirit” 

I Say Essay

Orwell’s essay, “Shooting an Elephant” is about him working as a police officer in lower Burma. Orwell doesn’t’ really like his job especially how the Burma people treat him. They seem to insult, sneer, and laugh at him when he walks by and walking away. It is one day when Orwell gets a call from the sub inspector from the police station. The sub inspector informs Orwell that there is a ravaging elephant in the bazaar and if he would take care of it. The choice Orwell makes will leave him with a guilty conscience, a follower, and a person who hides behind a mask.

A Fighter He Is

'Cause it makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder 

It makes me that much wiser 

So thanks for making me a fighter 

Made me learn a little bit faster 

Made my skin a little bit thicker 

Makes me that much smarter 

So thanks for making me a fighter

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I don't know why reading on Nelson Mandela reminds me of this song. FIGHTER. Well, after all that he's been through, I think he deserves to be called one. Serving more than two decades behind bars, and after he was released, citizens still believe in him and made him the President.

[Video|Link] Martin Luther's "I Have A Dream"

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech can be considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. Over 200,000 white and black Americans gathered in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963 to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver this groundbreaking speech.

King argues that all men are equal and should be treated equal. Many times in his speech, King states how black citizens have been mistreated over the years. In the beginning of his speech King states "One hundred year later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination."  King also states numerous times his dream for equality in the country. He says "I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."