Kia ora whānau
Let me begin by saying that you are doing really well!
Do not underestimate how much ground we have covered in two weeks and I congratulate you all for easing quietly into an excellent routine.
That said, I feel that it is time for us to have a look at the Yr 9 junior matrix so that you are cognizant (aware) of the English curriculum expectations, assessments and outcomes for the year. I will talk to this document in class :)
Let me begin by saying that you are doing really well!
Do not underestimate how much ground we have covered in two weeks and I congratulate you all for easing quietly into an excellent routine.
That said, I feel that it is time for us to have a look at the Yr 9 junior matrix so that you are cognizant (aware) of the English curriculum expectations, assessments and outcomes for the year. I will talk to this document in class :)
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Kia ora ano (Hello again) whānau
I've uploaded a wonderful Unit prepared by Ms Hay, which relates to the work that we are doing in class.
Whilst we are working through a number of the resources in class time - such as the family crest - I thought that it might be helpful, for you to be able to view the entire document in anticipation of responding individually to the upcoming Unit reflection sheets. A quiet review of any course outline, always assists me when I am trying to synthesize my thoughts :)
I've uploaded a wonderful Unit prepared by Ms Hay, which relates to the work that we are doing in class.
Whilst we are working through a number of the resources in class time - such as the family crest - I thought that it might be helpful, for you to be able to view the entire document in anticipation of responding individually to the upcoming Unit reflection sheets. A quiet review of any course outline, always assists me when I am trying to synthesize my thoughts :)
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Good news whānau
Mrs Simpson HOD English, has just forwarded me a resource on the text 'Holes' called 'holes_homework_booklet1.doc'. To really get going with 'Weebly', let's challenge ourselves to access the homework booklet online and begin by completing the first Task - "To write an instruction leaflet that warns new campers about the dangers of Camp Green Lake!"
You are to prepare the instruction leaflet and post to your Weebly! Good luck...I look forward to seeing how creative you can be :) Don't forget the poisonous yellow lizards...
One last thing...please complete the 'language features table' (see file below). You have a variety of resources at your finger tips n class and can brain storm with each other for ideas. Chances are, many of these features will appear in your 'close reading' test next week. So make good use of time and ensure that you are ready to go!
Mrs Simpson HOD English, has just forwarded me a resource on the text 'Holes' called 'holes_homework_booklet1.doc'. To really get going with 'Weebly', let's challenge ourselves to access the homework booklet online and begin by completing the first Task - "To write an instruction leaflet that warns new campers about the dangers of Camp Green Lake!"
You are to prepare the instruction leaflet and post to your Weebly! Good luck...I look forward to seeing how creative you can be :) Don't forget the poisonous yellow lizards...
One last thing...please complete the 'language features table' (see file below). You have a variety of resources at your finger tips n class and can brain storm with each other for ideas. Chances are, many of these features will appear in your 'close reading' test next week. So make good use of time and ensure that you are ready to go!
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Homework
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Wow! So Hohaia Macfarlane just emailed his homework to me over the weekend...check out the pdf 'camp green lake'! Loving the "Have a safe and unsatisfying trip."
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Another wow moment! James Scott sent me this screen shot of his homework last night...complete with blurb about Camp Green Lake.
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My BYOD class have also impressed with their homework. Rishay Anand submitted a beautiful illustration which is currently on display in the class window.
If you are keen to do a little 'extra for experts' homework, please have a look at the pdf below titled 'simile_quilt.pdf'. It has a number of excellent activities, which may help clarify the language feature 'simile' :)
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