iTHINK - Issue 6

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This time around, we are all about the arts.

The arts is synonymous with creativity, what with its different artistic expressions of artwork, dance, music, theatre and language. The arts is also, as you will read, a powerful reflection of the cultures and lifestyles of the people from all over the world. Even the first understanding of the lifestyle of early man was derived from cave paintings.

Despite apparent differences between artistic expressions of different countries, if you were to look a little deeper, you will realise that the South Indian Bharatanatyam dance and the Spanish Flamenco may just have a thing or two in common. The question of whether Asia would be able to match up to the West one day in the vibrancy of the arts scene is also something that you would ponder with us.

From Mozart’s soothing classical music to Elvis’s get-up-and-dance rock ‘n’ roll to 50 cents’ rhythmic-beat rap, learn about the evolution of music over time. Read also about how the English language has evolved over time as an interesting story awaits you about power play and its impact on the culture and language of people. Speaking of language, you will read about the rags-to-riches writer behind the magic in the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling.

And in Wanderlust this issue, our travel writer takes you to La Isla De Pascua, or Easter Island, a deserted land that holds a mystical story to tell.

Enjoy the read.

iTHINK Magazine Description:

The iThink magazine is a most interesting read to boost the language and critical thinking skills of the upper- secondary students (and high-ability lower-secondary students). With an engaging mix of thought-provoking articles and lighter stimulating reads, iThink is the one-stop solution to making reading both a leisure and an intellectual pleasure to students.
Content in each issue is organised according to a theme, which could range from a Food Issue to that of Science and Technology, and History and Art. We provide an in-depth exploration of issues that relate to the theme, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, word banks and sources for further reading or viewing (YouTube video links). In each issue, you will also find regular articles on travel (Wanderlust) by our ever-wandering travel writer, a life story of at least one inspirational person (Inspire-Aspire), a discussion on common language errors (Ask GRAMMAr), student essays with comments by the editor (Model Me & Tweak Me) as well as a smattering of trivia and pictorial idioms, making for a more enriching reading experience. Student worksheets at the end of the magazine serve as a good workout for the students.
Any student who appreciates an engaging take on language education and critical thinking would love an issue of iThink.