Advanced Grammar Project Number 1 for the Third Grading Period

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ADVANCED GRAMMAR

II-Darwin/II-Hooke

In pairs, make a compilation of at least 50 English idioms with illustrations. Each idiom must include its meaning.

Note: In every page, there must be at most 2 idioms.

Deadline of Submission: Second Week of January 2010

II-Leeuwenhoek/II-Mendel

In pairs, make a comic strip of at least 10 pages using English idioms. The list of idioms used in the comic strip, together with their respective meanings, should be found at the last part of the project.

Deadline of Submission: Second Week of January 2010

II-Pasteur

In pairs, make a compilation of at least 50 words or expressions coined by Makati Science High School students. Together with their respective meanings, use these words or expressions in sentences.

Deadline of Submission: Second Week of January 2010

Second Periodical Test in Speech and Drama

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Since we haven't discuss much in our Speech and Drama class, the second periodical test in this subject will be compose of two sets. There will be a written exam and a practical exam (read: speech test). For the written test, five questions will be given. In not more than 100 words to answer, express your ideas, reactions, opinions, comments, or thoughts on the given topics/subjects. Fifty points will be for this exam.

Moreover, the practical exam (read: speech test) will also be 50 points. The speech for each section is assigned as follows:

If you are a III-Becquerel student, you will be talking about "Is being a GC (i.e. Grade Conscious) an advantage or a disadvantage?"

Likewise, if you are from III-Lavoisier, the subject will be "Is education a right or a privilege?"

III-Roentgen will be developing the topic "The RH Bill in my own perspective"

And for students of III-Rutherford, they will be discussing the subject "The state of education in the Philippines"

Haffy...Low...

During an inset training and seminar that I attended this semestral break, I was able to list down some ‘interesting’ words, phrases, and statements by some of our comrades in the profession.
When you are satisfied and blissful with the results of an endeavor, how do you feel? Well, a colleague, in her speech exclaimed, “I am haffythat the officersis responsible enough…”

I think Peter Piper can help you get out of this problem, Madame. And please, do not forget your subject-verb agreement. The first and general rule states: a singular subjects needs a singular verb; a plural subject needs a plural verb.

Ignorance of the law excuses no one. Not even the highest ranking official of any institution. Law is pronounced as lô which sounds like saw, lawn, paw, among many others. The Ô sound is like the meeting point of ah and ow, right?

So next time you encounter the word law, please do not pronounce it as if you are singing Flo Rida’s “shawty get low, low, low, low!” But if you shout right to my face, “I know nothing about the law (low); I am an idiot,” well, then, all I can do is to rest my case.

Till next case hearing…

The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008

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The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008, or what is more popularly known as the Reproductive Health Bill, has drawn many opinions, argumentation, and commotions in the past few months. The State and the Catholic Church have been involved in disagreements regarding this issue. The State, particularly the sponsors of the said Bill, claims that the proposed RH Bill is beneficial to the people, especially in addressing the population explosion in the country. However, the Roman Catholic Church, particularly the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) strongly disagrees with this Bill. Thus, this contributes to the delay of the passing of this motion to the congress.

For those who are wondering what the RH Bill really has to offer, I made a research on its coverage and luckily (?), I was able to find only a piece of the said Bill.

Information and access to natural and modern family planning. The first coverage of the RH Bill clearly states that couples are given the orientation on the different ways of birth control. Unlike what most of the opponents of the RH Bill think that it will only promote immoral methods of family planning, such as the use of pills, condom, intrauterine device, among others, the Bill also acknowledges the natural methods of birth control, like the rhythm and calendar methods and abstinence (?).

Maternal, infant and child health and nutrition. Having one foot of the mother in the grave while giving birth, it is but proper to consider the health and security of the mother and the child. That is why the Bill offers proper information and education in valuing their health and nutrition.

Promotion of breast feeding. According to some experts, one way of building a closer relationship between the mother and the child is through breast feeding. This is explained by closeness of the mammary organ to the heart.

Another benefit of breast feeding is that it delays the fertility of the mother because of what they call lactational amenorrhea. Consequently, breast feeding aids in the promotion of birth control.
Most importantly, breast milk contains the best nutrients for an infant, such as folate, protein, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, among others. Thus, the promotion of breast feeding through the RH Bill is fitted for the program.

Prevention of abortion and management of post-abortion complications. With the right information and proper education of the possible parents, cases of fetus found anywhere can be lessened, if not totally eliminated.

Adolescent and youth health. The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008 does not only cover the married couples or the parents. This extends to the possible and future parents—the adolescents and the youth.

Prevention and management of reproductive tract infections, HIV/AIDS and STDs.
HIV/AIDS and STDs are rampant because people infected with these diseases were ignorant or misinformed with the danger of having sex with their partners. Through this Bill, cases of such diseases will surely decrease because of the information and proper orientation given to the people.

Elimination of violence against women. A contestant in an international beauty pageant once said, “The real essence of a woman is to give birth…” true enough, women play a great and important role in the society. But unfortunately, they are being maltreated; they receive so much disdain; they are being oppressed of their rights. Thus, this Bill protects the rights of every woman, especially in the violence that they are receiving.

Treatment of breast and reproductive tract cancers. As early as 35 years old, most Filipino women are diagnosed with breast cancer. In a report, the Philippines has the most number of breast cancer cases in the Asian region. In fact, 47.7 percent for every 100, 000 females face the risk of having this kind of cancer. Thus, this RH Bill aims to address this problem.

Male involvement and participation in RH. Since population explosion is not only the problem of the female sex, male participation is also important. Since women can not reproduce alone, therefore, male should also play an active role in the promotion of the reproductive health.

Prevention and treatment of infertility. The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008 does not tackle only about family planning or birth controls. Every parent’s wish is to have an offspring that will serve as their guide in the sunset stage of their lives.

RH education for the youth. Sex education among Philippine elementary and secondary schools an important aspect of the proposed RH Bill. With the alarming number of abortion, early pregnancy, early marriages, and population explosion, the Bill proposes to give the Filipino children the necessary orientation of reproductive health and practices, as early as grade five.

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Finding the best place to write...

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As a freelance writer and teacher in writing, I have encountered some problems which hinders the continuous flow of thoughts while doing a certain assignment, especially if you are to meet certain deadlines and quotas in writing. This video, somehow, has given me idea in my budding writing career. Likewise, it has helped me a lot, particularly in setting my mind into the writing mode. I hope this, too, will give you the necessary ideas to succeed in your own career. Happy viewing!

MY NIHONGO CLASS

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Several weeks ago, we i started attending this free Nihongo class in our school. For weeks now, I have always been present in the class. But this week, sad to say, I absent myself. Panu naman kasi? Yung mga fellow teachers ko, hindi rin sila pumasok. Eh nakakahiya naman kasi na ako lang mag-isa ang papasok..Puro estudyante kaya namin yung mga kasama ko..So I decided not to attend anymore.

I have this guilty feeling because ever since I started schooling, wayback in 1990 for my elementary days to the day of my graduation in college in 2004 , i haven't been absent to any of my classes, unless for official business. Unlike most of students in the regular public high school, I consider every absent I make as a loss in me. Loss in the possible lessons that I would miss, loss of the experiences that I might encounter while discussing a particular topic, loss in my personality.

Students, or shall I say learners like me, who are really eager to learn consider every meeting in every subject a gain in their investment to education. Though after the subject period I will not be given a grade in my Nihongo class and will not be given any recognition, like what I received during those earlier days of my student life, I would stil take this class seriously. The ideas and lessons that I gain here will further enhance my character, not only as a techer, but also a citizen of the world who needs to interact with others. The experience in this Nohongo class will be a precious belonging that even rich people will not own. Thanks to the governments of Philippines and Japan for this opportunity. And thanks to Shino Sensei!

WHERE DID I GO WRONG???

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Last night, in DYESEBEL, there was a scene where Gildo (played by Luis Alandi) tied Don Juan (Ricky Davao) and eventually planted bombs all over the building. Upon hearing of Gildo's plan to cast down the entire building, Fredo rushed to rescue his captive father. Upon reaching the building, he then ordered his personnel, "VACATE (va-keyt)THE BUILDING! VACATE (va-keyt) THE BUILDING!"

Hehehe...What's wrong with Superhero Fredo?VACATE should be pronounced as vey-keyt...

QUOTE...UNQUOTE...

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I was watching the late night show last week (I forgot the exact date) when I suddenly remember a popular column in our university student publication in college – Don’t Quote Me on That by the great Saniata Manglinong. It was about the WORST speakers of the English language. It involved not only students but also members of the teaching faculty. As a result, I am basing this post (which I plan to make it a series) on that column. Though I am not an excellent user of the language, at least I am trying to be one. So, let the fun begins!

A segment host of that late night show, who is a famous economist, made an analysis of the economic problem of the U.S. She said, which I quote “…between 1 to 6…” What’s wrong in your statement, Madam Journalist/Economist? The preposition BETWEEN is used to refer to a thing located amid two thing/entities. It links the two objects. So between 1 and 6 should have been used. If you want to use 1 TO 6, the preposition should be FROM since you are referring to a point of origin to a destination/terminal point.

A solon, who opposes the bill on family planning, delivered his SONA before the sponsor of the bill could deliver his privilege speech. Angrily, he said (and I quote), “…the paper should BE READ (rd)…” What’s wrong with it, Honorable Congressman? It is simply because you pronounced READ as the present tense of the verb. It should have been (rd), as in the color RED since the verb is in the participle form.

Okay, that’s all for now. ‘Til next time. Like Mr. Imbestigador is always saying, “Hangga’t may anomalya, hindi naming kayo tatantanan!”

Ciao!

THE MIRACLE WORKERS

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Here's another video to help you boost your confidence to your choosen VOCATION (I regard teaching as a vocation; not as a profession. You have to agree with me!)

WHAT TEACHERS MAKE

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I am posting a video which made me realize that despite being despised, belittled, and neglected, teachers really do a great and important job in this world - far more important than the highest paid personalities who does nothing for the welfare of this world (mga corrupt, gahaman, buwaya, matapobre, mapanlait kasama).

I hope everyone who watches this will have a better outlook for TEACHERS!

GRANDSLUM!!

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A couple of weeks ago, I was informed by a colleague that the principal, together with the department heads, OIC’s and the subject supervisors from the division office, will be conducting observations to classes anytime every month. This, I suppose, is a response to the National Achievement Test (NAT) results for the previous school year wherein the Division of Makati slid down from No. 1 allover National Capital Region in the previous school years to No. 6 last year. As a result, this matter became a never-ending subject of colloquies and “intelligent discussions,” not only by my roommates in the faculty room, but almost all teachers everywhere in the school.

One of my colleagues said that this is absurd, which the rest of the group and I agreed. Knowing Makati Science High School as a hub of academic excellence in the whole region, teachers employed in this institution had undergone rigid screening (from examinations to interviews to demonstration teachings). I, personally, should have not been assigned to this school if I was not able to pass all the standards set by the Division Office. So, why do the still doubt the capability and ability of every teacher in attaining the goals set every year? Will such action help raise the results of this school year’s NAT? Will such action provide better learning of the students who will undergo the rigorous examination? Will an action done every month guarantee the whole Division of Makati to snatch back the title of being the best in the NCR?

If they really want a better result of the next National Achievement Test, why don’t they think of some other ways, more effective ways so that each student and teacher will be motivated even more in doing his part?

THINK IT OVER

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HEY MIKE

Next week, we will be celebrating our anniversary.

I just wanted to reminisce the days when we were still in our girlfriend-boyfriend stage that’s why I wrote you a letter. Remember those times when no cellphones yet? No computers, no chat, no text messages, no e-mails? Remember our courting days? Our only way of communication then was a handed-over letter by either our friends or our nannies. I still have those letters written in a yellow pad. They’re in my closet, if you notice. Ahihi! And remember the chocolate wrappers where you wrote notes of meeting in the library or canteen just to greet me during our monthsaries? They are still clipped in my old, college books. I treasure them, the way I treasure you. The way I treasure our relationship. Our family. The way I used to do.

Well, thank you for being always there. Thank you for being the same Mike that I liked and loved and whom I exchanged vows in front of the altar and of the people. You’ve always been supporting me in all my decisions which sometimes, I am aware, are already beyond my control.

I just don’t know if you still appreciate it. But another reason of writing you a letter instead of just texting you or giving you a call or a message in the e-mail is that I want to show to everyone that the old ways of communication are still as good as using the state of the art gadgets and facilities. Now that there is a hot issue regarding telecommunications, I want to prove to those concerned that we do not fully rely on their products. We still have alternative means of minimizing, if not totally eradicating, the problem. I only wanted to show to them that we, Filipinos, really are survivors who can flexibly and triumphantly overcome all challenges we are facing.


Always,

Glory

TO ALL FANS OF GLORY & MIKE

Here is the second edition of the hottest love story of today.

Hope you will like it the way you liked the first.

Enjoy!

More to come...

HELLO GLORY

I admit. There are times when I want to talk to you about us. There are times when I want to admonish you for the things that are happening to this family, to our relationship as a result of your desire to follow your parent’s footsteps. A decision which I believe, ever since, ridiculous for what your father has done before will never be done again! You know that. There are times when I want slap on your face the screaming truth that you are just overwhelmed by your dreams and ambitions. There are times when I want to make you realize what a disaster your useless pride has brought us.

But what can I do? I am your husband. You are my wife. We cannot deny the fact that since we got married, I already become a part of you, and so you are to me. Don’t you worry.

“…for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, till death do us part…”

Remember those lines?

As what I promised in front of the people and of the Mighty Creator, I will always understand you. I will always stay by your side to support you in all your endeavors. Your fights are my fights. Your struggles are mine, too. We are one – just like the intertwining thread. We need each other to become stronger against all these life’s deviances. I am hoping that when the time of your step-out of Malacañang comes, you’ll still be the same wife I have – the happy, naughty, sweet and loving. The way you used to be.


Love,

Mike


P.S.

By the way, why do I have to answer back with this letter? When I read your letter, I laughed to death at you. Why should I not be? You have your mobile phone. I, too, have mine. Why did you not just text me or give me a call, anyway text messages have been cost down? There are also free call promos, right?

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AGAIN, THANKS AND GOD BLESS US ALL!

DESPITE VS. IN SPITE OF

HEY FOLKS!

Thank for the query you posted in this blog. This made me search the net for possible answer to that question which I, myself, got confused upon reading your comment.

As a result of my eagerness to answer it, not to mention my desire to clear my mind with that mind-stirring problem, I found an answer courtesy of http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/difficulties/despiteinspiteof.html

Despite vs In spite of
The English terms in spite of and despite are very similar in meaning and usage; in spite of this, English speakers sometimes find them confusing.

Despite
Despite means "even though," "notwithstanding," or "regardless of." It's the opposite of "because of/due to," and can be used with a noun or gerund.
She had difficulty communicating in French despite all her years of study.
We lost the game, despite the fact that we practiced all week.
Despite not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain.

In spite of
In spite of means exactly the same thing and is used exactly the same way as "despite."
She had difficulty communicating in French in spite of all her years of study.
We lost the game, in spite of the fact that we practiced all week.
In spite of not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain.

The Bottom Line
The English terms despite and in spite of are synonyms. Despite might be a tiny bit more formal, but the two terms are interchangeable. Just be careful not to say something like "despite of" or "in despite" - it's always either the three words in spite of, or just the single word despite.

As I have said earlier in our subject, you learn from me and I learn from you.