tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69045179655657454392024-03-14T14:12:55.620+06:00Lobdra OnlineEnglish studynotes for Bhutanese high-school studentsKarma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-77638366943609688782023-03-13T18:09:00.003+06:002023-03-13T18:10:44.180+06:009 Steps to Write a Good Persuasive EssayWriting a persuasive essay involves convincing your reader to adopt your point of view on a particular topic. To write a good persuasive essay, you should follow these steps:1. Choose a Topic: Select a topic that you are passionate about and can provide convincing arguments. A good topic should be debatable, relevant, and interesting.2. Conduct Research: Gather relevant information to support Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-20627108022208231452020-05-06T13:54:00.004+06:002020-05-07T09:02:07.064+06:00Glossary of TermsThe glossary of terms as given in the appendix B of English curriculum guide for teachers in Bhutan. This book is a publication of Royal Education Council (REC) of Bhutan, first printed in 2005, with revision in 2007, and a reprint in 2019.
Allegory: An allegory is a simple story, such as a fable or parable, whose major purpose is to teach a moral lesson. An allegory can always be read on two Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-29388360383926743782020-04-28T16:11:00.003+06:002020-05-07T08:42:48.773+06:00Short Biography of Gelong Ma Pelmo
By venerable Kalu Rimpochhe
Translated by Chochi Ivyima
In the past, there was an extremely evil individual who nevertheless encountered the teachings of Dharma and forged a positive connection with the form and mantra of Avalokiteshvara. This individual was therefore reborn in the land of Uddiyana to the west [of India], as the daughter of a king. As she grew up to be an extremely Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-76758624118960331082020-04-23T17:42:00.000+06:002020-04-23T17:42:16.417+06:00The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-34464135523258658592020-04-21T16:29:00.002+06:002020-04-23T15:17:46.500+06:00How to Write Literary AnalysisWhen you read for pleasure, your only goal is enjoyment. You might find yourself reading to get caught up in an exciting story, to learn about an interesting time or place, or just to pass time. Maybe you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or a reflection of your own life. There are as many different, valid ways of reading a book as there are books in the world.
When you read a work of Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-15079819040578619962019-11-22T10:23:00.001+06:002020-05-07T08:48:53.348+06:00Expository Essays
The expository essay is a genre of essay that requires the student to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea, and set forth an argument concerning that idea in a clear and concise manner. This can be accomplished through comparison and contrast, definition, example, the analysis of cause and effect, etc.The structure of the expository essay is held together by the following.Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-42591642454463037402019-11-07T11:59:00.003+06:002020-05-07T11:26:16.739+06:0010 Quick Tips for Successful Exam PreparationNow that exams are just a few weeks away, many of my readers must be anxious about it. I say that EXAMS are just a way of life. And even for those who have not started your preparation, it is not too late. START TODAY.
There are always various activities that can be done separately or combined in enhancing one’s experience. Herewith, there are few guidelines respectively outlined to serve as a Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-27237547742473103962019-04-26T09:43:00.004+06:002020-05-07T08:52:17.506+06:00Practice Exercises 2This practice session is designed after reading my previous post on Articles. The answers are given for Q2, but you will have to write your answers for Q1.Q1. Choose the correct definite or indefinite article: "the", "a", "an" or "x" (zero article).
I bought _________pair of shoes.
I saw _________movie last night.
They are staying at _________hotel.
Look at _________woman over there! She is a Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-4617764612025919402019-04-23T11:48:00.001+06:002020-05-07T08:53:55.275+06:00ArticlesArticles are actually adjectives because they describe the nouns that they precede. In English, there are only three articles: the, a, and an. However, the three are not interchangeable; rather, they are used in specific instances.
‘a’, ‘an, and ‘the’ are called articles.
a/an = indefinite articles.
E.g. I saw a girl. (any girl).
I ate an orange.
The = definite article.
E.g. I Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-59003730206245999342019-04-22T09:42:00.005+06:002020-05-07T09:04:30.367+06:00Practice Exercises 1: Answer KeyThis practice exercises is to test the knowledge after the previous lessons on (1) The Eight Parts of Speech, (2) Gerunds and Infinitives, (3) Tenses.Q1.
moves
saw
were playing
have been studying
will have arrived
am doing
favours
had written
will be meeting
will visit
Q2.
I have been living in Thimphu
since 1930.
She had died before her husband
came.
I wrote a letter to her Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-37400037944065058602019-04-15T08:39:00.005+06:002020-05-07T09:06:24.731+06:00Practice Exercises 1: Questions
This practice exercises is to test the knowledge after the previous lessons on (1) The Eight Parts of Speech, (2) Gerunds and Infinitives, (3) Tenses.Q1. Choose the correct form of VERB from the bracket:
The earth __________ around the sun. (move, moves, moved)
My friends __________ the film yesterday. (see, saw,
have seen)
It started to rain while we __________ tennis. (are
playing, hadKarma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-83544229555995009772019-03-25T08:41:00.006+06:002020-05-07T09:08:17.944+06:00TensesIt is a term used in grammar to indicate the time
of the action or event. In any language, tense is divided into three
classes namely; Past tense, Present tense, and Future tense.Each of the above tenses is divided into four
classes:
Past Tense
Simple
Past Tense
Past
Continuous Tense
Past
Perfect Tense
Past
Perfect Continuous Tense
Present Tense
Simple
Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-83783652302786379252019-03-23T08:55:00.001+06:002020-05-07T09:14:03.370+06:00Gerunds and InfinitivesA gerund is the ing form of a verb that
functions the same as a noun. In a
nutshell, a word formed from a verb acting as a noun and ending in ing
is a gerund.
Examples:
Swimming in the
ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old
Let’s go dancing
at the club tonight.
I delayed
telling Jigme the bad news.
Pema
decided that flying above the clouds was the most incredible
Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-66258786147891785352019-03-22T12:40:00.003+06:002020-05-07T09:15:21.495+06:00The Eight Parts of SpeechThere are
eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective,
adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. The part of speech
indicates how the word functions in meaning as well as grammatically within the
sentence. An individual word can function as more than one part of speech when
used in different circumstances. Understanding parts of speech is essential for
Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-22205046981211143872018-06-05T17:25:00.003+06:002020-05-07T09:17:27.205+06:00Transformation of SentencesTransformation of Sentences means changing the sentences without changing its meaning. In English, there are mainly three types of sentences; Simple sentence, Compound sentence and Complex sentence. A simple sentence has just one clause. A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. A compound sentence has more than one main clause The following are some Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-8309800769296356102018-06-05T17:24:00.023+06:002020-05-14T12:14:35.458+06:00Notes on Nature of Language
What is Language?
Language is a system of symbols and rules that is used for meaningful communication. A system of communication has to meet certain criteria in order to be considered a language. A language uses symbols, which are sounds, gestures, or written characters that represent objects, actions, events, and ideas. Symbols enable people to refer to objects that are in another place Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-34684416289386444002018-06-05T17:24:00.019+06:002020-05-07T09:29:58.001+06:00Nature of Language: BCSEA notesBCSEA stands for Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment. They have supplied some notes for Nature of Language.What do you understand by Language?A language is a method of communication. Human spoken and written languages can be described as a system of symbols (sometimes known as lexemes) and the grammars (rules) by which the symbols are manipulated. The word "language" Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-77338234588574111852018-06-05T17:22:00.004+06:002020-05-07T10:51:19.790+06:00What is a plot?Plot refers to the sequence of events inside a story which affect other events through the principle of cause and effect. The causal events of a plot can be thought of as a series of sentences linked by "and so." The term plot can serve as a verb and refer to a character planning future actions in the story.
In the narrative sense, the term highlights the important points which have important Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-68091052119566550702018-06-05T17:15:00.003+06:002020-05-07T09:46:04.011+06:00What Makes a Good Story?What makes a good story? This question always baffles young upcoming writers or students who have to write short stories as part of their writing in schools. Good writers often break rules - but they know they’re doing it! Here are some good rules by Aaron Shepard that you should know. The following can also be used while reading a short story for critical analysis.Theme
A theme is Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-70791562668918339232018-06-05T17:09:00.006+06:002020-05-07T09:47:08.297+06:00Analytical Summary of Mother TongueAnalytical Summary/Reflection: “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan
The literacy narrative, “Mother Tongue”, by Amy Tan, is about the different kinds of Englishes which exist in Tan’s world and how she went against the grain to become a successful writer using the same kinds of Englishes she once despised. Tan recounts how she coped with communicating in a simplistic manner of English with her not Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-70125681697725239962018-06-05T17:07:00.003+06:002020-05-07T09:48:27.251+06:00Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and The Victorian Crisis of Faith: A Critical Reading of Dover BeachThroughout time many men in many cultures have suffered of a crisis of faith. Because of what they see around them they begin doubting that there may be a kind and ever present god watching over the world. The victorian period was no exception. The Victorian Era, because of Darwin’s papers on evolution, was a period when the religious crisis was in the core of every man’s heart. Matthew Arnold, aKarma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-1525506970519628202018-06-05T17:06:00.001+06:002020-05-07T09:54:38.204+06:00Writing Short Stories for ExamsNothing buggers me more than writing a short story for exams. We have a set time to complete the writing and we don't know what the prompt is going to be. Sometimes the story turns out fine right from the beginning, while at other times, the story takes a new form somewhere at the middle. So to help tackle this, Kezang Choden, a student from RTC gives us her take on writing effective short Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-89315094867713953032018-05-25T16:27:00.004+06:002020-05-07T10:08:03.981+06:00Commonly Confused Expressions
Here is a quick overview of some phrases and expressions that are commonly confused by students of English language and literature in Bhutanese schools.Supposed to / used to
You are not supposed to break the rules. (NOT You are not suppose to break the rules.)
I am used to living alone. (NOT I am use to living alone.)
It is wrong to drop the ‘d’ in supposed and used. However, this is a mistake Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-33667631762447795952018-05-22T14:24:00.016+06:002021-03-03T07:53:16.569+06:00Dawa: The Story of a Stray Dog in Bhutan
Dawa: The Story of a Stray Dog in Bhutan is a novel authored by Kunzang Choden. This is a prescribed text for class IXs in Bhutanese schools, as part of their English literature curriculum. The following is a review initially written by Jigme Wangchuk, a teacher of Drugyal high school in Paro. Where possible, amendments and additional resources had been sourced to make the interpretations and Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.comThimphu, Bhutan27.4712216 89.6339041-0.83901223617884568 54.477654099999995 55.781455436178845 124.7901541tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904517965565745439.post-37139288682782558162017-05-04T13:01:00.006+06:002020-05-07T10:07:40.556+06:00The Giver
The Giver is authored by Lois Lowry, and a requisite text for class Xs in Bhutan. This is the second novel that is introduced formally to high-school students in Bhutan. The following post gives a brief background of the novel.Brief
biography of Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry was born Lois Ann Hammersburg,
the second of three children. After moving with her family to New York,
Pennsylvania, and Karma Kuenzang Wangdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225800553113829647noreply@blogger.com