From my point of view I think that playing computer games is not consider wasting of time.Because it actually helps our brain to works better because when we are playing the game we needs to be quick, fast and some games can even practice our memories.Last but not least it can helps us to destress.

i don't think playing computer games is realli a waste of time because when we paly computer games,we have to use our brain to think out a so called ' sure winning' method.And because of this,we have to use our brain.parents alway think tat staying in front of the computer screen and playing computer games is a waste of time but parents never think that it can also teach us good things...Having say that there is also some games is really wase of time like eg.'maplestory','gunbound' and etc...they are fun but it doesn't teach us much things or even nothing.So i don't think playing computer games is a waste of time.

Vocab

1. Phenomenon - a remarkable development

2. Vocalising - to express ideas or feelings in words

3. Sentiment - feeling

4. Perplexed - worried

5. Frivolous - not serious/silly or unimportant

6. Earmark - set aside money

7. Citied - name

8. Misfit - someone who is not accepted by others because his behavior is strange or unusual

9. Plug - (into)- start getting involved in something

10. Taverns - a place where alcohol is sold and drunk

11. Perspective - a way of thinking

12. Littered - contains a lot of that thing

13. Colloquial - informal (speech/writing)

14. Acronym - a short form making up of first alphabet in every word

15. Decipher - discover the meaning of something

16. Decode - to discover the meaning of something in a secret way

17. Lingo - a type of language (contains a lot of unusual or technical expression) that is used by a particular group of people

18. Primitive - early stages of development

rules

.No vulgar language
.Send the task given on due date
.Be polite \ Don't be rude
.Do not delete our classmates post
.No short form
.Don't post own our own picture
.No spamming
.Do not write personal information
.Don't link your personal blog to class blog
.No irresponsible comments
.Do not plagiarize
.No framing others
.Do not post inappropriate links
.Ignore bad post
.Do not write nonsense
.Do not give out phone numbers
.No msn language
.Use standard english
.

Reading: Checking Comprehension

These questions are based on the newspaper article " Business-savvy kids turn blogs into e-shopping outlets" from YOUTHink, Jan 8 2007

1. Why do youths aged 13-19 prefer Internet shopping?
2. What products are youths trading on the Internet?
3. Why does Rachelle think "running a business is not easy"?
4. What is another word in the passage which describes someone who is "business-savvy"?
5. Why is not having an Internet banking facility a problem for her?
6. How does Rachelle intend to expand her business worldwide?
7. What is the term used to describe young people like Rachelle who are designing their own blogs and using this to set up online businesses?
8. What does "tech-savvy" mean?
9. How did Monica Lie start her online business?
10. Why does Monica prefer an online business to setting up a real shop?
11. Why do you think Monica says that it isn't safe to meet someone she knows online?
12. What does keeping "her designs exclusive" mean?
13. What does Lim Si Ping say is a disadvantage of an online shop?
14. What do you think is different about the ways in which digital immigrants and digital natives set up their business? ( you should refer to the box which says "Trading Then"/"Trading Now"

Story Mapping: Useful Sites

Dear 1B,

You will find these 2 sites very useful in your pursue to become a good writer.
I strongly encourage everyone to make use of this site for your weekly newspaper mapping assignment.

(1) An online mind mapping site

(2) CMap Tool
Download this into your computer so that you can use it even when you are not online.
You will find this useful for other subjects as well.
Explore and enjoy yourself while collecting story ideas!

Survey: More about yourself

A Survey on Media Access and Usage Part 1

Answer the following questions on foolscap paper:

Name: _______________ ( ) Class: _______________

Sex: F/M

Email Address: _______________ ( the one you USE most OFTEN)

MSN Messenger: _____________

1. Do you own a personal computer? (YES/NO)

2. How many computers are there in your home?_______________

3. Do you have internet connection at home? (YES/NO) Skip to question 5 if you have answered NO.

4. Which of the following type of internet access do you have? (a) Broadband (b) Cable (c) Dial-Up

1. 
   

5. Where do you go online MOST often? (a) at home (b) in school (c) Others: __________

6. How long do you usually spend online daily? (a) 1-2 hrs (b) 3-4 hrs (c) more than 5 hours (d) Less than an hour

7. Overall, how often do you go online?

   • several times a day,

   • about once a day,

   • 3-5 days a week,

   • 1-2 days a week,

   • every few weeks, or

   • less often

   • never go online

8. Which of the following activities do you usually do online? Rank 1-6 (1= MOST FREQUENTLY 6= LEAST FREQUENTLY)

   • Doing Homework/Research

   • MSN Messenger

   • Send/Check Emails

   • Watch Videos on YouTube

   • Upload videos to video sharing sites like YouTube

   • Surf websites on topics you are interested in like movies, music, pop/movie stars. TV shows or sports

   • Update your personal blog

   • Buy things online or sell things online at Ebay or Yahoo Auctions

   • Upload Photos or share photos

   • Create slideshows or movies online

   • Read other people’s blog

   • Video Conferencing or use Skype to make calls

   • Online gaming

   • Search the web for information

9. Have you ever heard of or used these websites? Tick the column.

WEBSITES	Never heard of it	Heard of it	Seen it	Used it
Google Search
Blogger
Live Journal
Friendster
Facebook
YouTube
Flickr
Bubble Share
Google Video
Yahoo Video
Wikis
MMPORG sites like World of Warcraft ( Please write down the gaming sites you visit often)
GMail

10. What other websites ( besides the ones stated above) do you OFTEN visit and what do you do there?