Thursday 20 September 2012

Topic: Reflections on moral values (you are free to choose your own moral value to work on)


Reflections on value of integrity - Honesty

·         Definition of honesty/ What does it mean to be honest?
·         Why is it important to be honest? What consequences and effects would there be if we are not honest?
·         Various instances/ examples where honesty is important and the reason why we should uphold honesty.
·         How will you feel if you encountered dishonest people and were cheated by their dishonesty? Remember, it could be a family member, a close friend or even a stranger.
·         What are some exceptions when we should not be honest?
·         What should be the right way to do things then?
·         Conclusion

Reflections on Resilience/ Perseverance
·         Definition of being resilient/ What does it mean to be resilient?
·         Why is it important to be resilient?
·         Various instances/ examples where resilience is important and the reason why we should continue to persevere. What consequences and effects would there be if we do not persevere?
·         Cite example/ examples of people who show resilience and have achieved success from it. (Facts and figures as evidence)
·         How about yourself? Give an instance where you persevered and achieved results.
·         Elaborate on what you have learnt from this experience of being resilient?
·         Conclusion?

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Sunday 16 September 2012

Further reading for your reflections on animal cruelty

Assignment: Write a personal reflection of your views on animal cruelty. (Wednesday)
Outline:
-Define what is animal cruelty/ What do you think animal cruelty is all about. (1 small paragraph)
-What is happening in the world around us on animal cruelty. Facts and figures (numbers/ statistics) (1-2 paragraphs)
****-What are your views on animal cruelty. How would you feel if you are the animal. (1 paragraph)**** (Then how about killing of animals for food? Is that considered cruelty? Why and why not?)
****-What can you and your friends do to prevent and stop animal cruelty. (1 paragraph)****

Instructions
Your word font and size should be: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Double Spacing, at least 200 words.
1) Send it in to tt_loh@yahoo.com, OR
2) Print it out OR
3) Simply write it on normal foolscap paper.
Remember to quote your references, be it website or books that you've referred to.

Here are some good sources of debates about animal cruelty. Are we right or wrong to kill them for food? Should they be given the freedom to live? If so, then what should humans feed on to survive? How can we keep the balance between having enough food and yet be humane towards the animals?


Is it right for us humans to kill them for food. Is that considered cruelty?
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Animal_rights#Food-source:_Should_animals_have_rights_preventing_their_consumption.3F

Is bull-fighting considered a form of animal abuse?
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Bullfighting

Is it acceptable for us humans to conduct testings on animals in laboratories?
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Animal_testing

Is it alright to hunt for sports?
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Hunting_for_sport