Welcome back whānau
I can't quite believe that it's Term 2, Week 13 of the school year already...wow!
We've got lots to get through over the next 9 weeks, not least of all, a response to short story assessment, another static image and our first of four personal responses. But don't fret...I will ease out way into the work and get our brains cranking again with a look at 'spelling rules'. Whilst I know that it's hard going for many of us, it is imperative that we begin to understand slightly higher brow language as 'homonyms' and what to do when faced with 'awkward plurals'! So it's back to basics and a a couple of days working from the classroom textbooks :)
I can't quite believe that it's Term 2, Week 13 of the school year already...wow!
We've got lots to get through over the next 9 weeks, not least of all, a response to short story assessment, another static image and our first of four personal responses. But don't fret...I will ease out way into the work and get our brains cranking again with a look at 'spelling rules'. Whilst I know that it's hard going for many of us, it is imperative that we begin to understand slightly higher brow language as 'homonyms' and what to do when faced with 'awkward plurals'! So it's back to basics and a a couple of days working from the classroom textbooks :)
Which brings me a digital means of checking our spelling and grammar. Have a look at the button link below. It will take you to a free download of Ginger! Everything you'll ever need for perfect English writing!
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A Game of Cards
By - Witi Ihimaera
Looking ahead to next week whānau...we are going to be moving into a study on short stories. Miss Hay (the Year 9 English teacher-in-charge) will prepare the assessment task and instructions over the weekend and we should be furnished with these early next week.
As soon as I get it, I will post the aforementioned information on the Weebly for Week 14 and also upload it to my Teachers.io. In class we will unpack all of the instructions in 'slow time', so you will feel confident about what I expect from you.
Please be aware that authenticity will be a big focus this term, so I will request hand written drafts for each paragraph which will be moderated by Miss Hay. This directive has come from Mrs Simpson - HOD English. For those with devices, this will mean that you can prepare draft work on your tablets etc (and take full advantage of spell check and other spelling/grammar apps), but I will insist that each of you hand write out your - intro, body paragraphs and conclusion - before the end of each class/in class! This will put everyone on a fair footing and alleviate any problems with those tempted to ask parents, older siblings, students in the hostel etc. to assist you with your work.
We can't help you, if we don't know what you are struggling with. As important as it is for you to pass your assessments, it's more important to identify areas that you require help with, before you have to face Year 11 NCEA in 2016. Let's do this together Whānau....kia kaha to mahi!
As soon as I get it, I will post the aforementioned information on the Weebly for Week 14 and also upload it to my Teachers.io. In class we will unpack all of the instructions in 'slow time', so you will feel confident about what I expect from you.
Please be aware that authenticity will be a big focus this term, so I will request hand written drafts for each paragraph which will be moderated by Miss Hay. This directive has come from Mrs Simpson - HOD English. For those with devices, this will mean that you can prepare draft work on your tablets etc (and take full advantage of spell check and other spelling/grammar apps), but I will insist that each of you hand write out your - intro, body paragraphs and conclusion - before the end of each class/in class! This will put everyone on a fair footing and alleviate any problems with those tempted to ask parents, older siblings, students in the hostel etc. to assist you with your work.
We can't help you, if we don't know what you are struggling with. As important as it is for you to pass your assessments, it's more important to identify areas that you require help with, before you have to face Year 11 NCEA in 2016. Let's do this together Whānau....kia kaha to mahi!
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