Tuesday Sept 30th

Today we had our first quiz, completed a September Reading Survey, and finished off "You Can Grow Your Intelligence" connections and response.

On Thursday we will set a reading goal for Term 1 and spend some time in the library in order to get going with our independent reading for the term.

Overdue:  Getting to Know You Form, parent slip

HOMEWORK: Binder setup (worth 5 marks, have it ready for me to check), all article work (connections and responses) needs to be handed in on Thursday too.

See you Thursday!

Thursday Sept 25th

Blog bonus marks, making connections, and the brain...we were busy today.

Please make sure that you are ready for:  Classroom Expectations Quiz on Mon Sept 30th and Binder Check on Wed Oct 2nd.  If you've still got any parent contact forms or Getting to Know You Sheets please hand them in asap.

Today we talked about how and why good readers make connections with what they are reading.  There are 3 types of connections: Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World.  We read "You Can Grow Your Intelligence" and practised making connections - this is something that we will do when we read throughout the year.  We will finish off Chunk 3 (1-1) and a written response (both blocks) together next week. 

Have a great weekend - see you Tuesday!

At last...the 2014-15 school year begins!

Welcome back!  I hope you had a wonderful summer break and are looking forward to the possibilities of the school year ahead.  I plan to regularly post what is going on in class so that students and parents can keep on top of assignments/tests etc.  Plan to check this blog regularly for updates, helpful links, and resources as well as upcoming dates.

Sept 20th - Welcome to English 9

Today we had a chance to introduce ourselves to each other, learned the location of important places in the classroom and went over what to expect this year.

Get ready for Silent Reading/Independent Novels by choosing/finding a novel that you're interested in reading.  All students are expected to read for 30 minutes a day...keep in mind that this is in addition to any Silent Reading at school.  Remember that your job this year is to improve your reading and writing skills; daily practice is essential.

All students who post a comment on this blog after 3pm TODAY who identify their favourite novel will be awarded a bonus mark on the first quiz this term.  You must state your first and last name and block (1-1 or 1-2) in order to be granted an extra mark on your first quiz (next week)...post a comment,  that indentifies your favourite novel after 3pm TODAY and receive a free mark!