Y9+English

**Monday - Periods 1 and 4** **Tuesday - Period 3** **Thursday - Period 3** **Friday - Period 4 in the Library with Mr Smith**
 * __Mr Morgan's Class__**
 * billm@mangakahia.school.nz**

Welcome to Year 9 English. I have planned an interesting and exciting programme for the year, and look forward to helping students with their reading, writing, speaking, listening, information communication technology and thinking. Because I am also the class' home room teacher, I look forward to establishing really positive relations with my students and their families. Below is an overview of your English Course for the first two terms of 2012

STOP PRESS! Here is a fun link to help you with your word power and writing. There are lots of activities, games and challenges to improve your English.

Click on : http://institutechildrenslit.net/Writers-First-Aid-blog/2010/05/28/50-places-to-build-word-power/

__Term 1__ __Written Language__ a) Writing - "Myself" (Me Myself and I Unit) b) Description Writing (Asttle) __Visual Language__ Based on "Me, Myself and I" __Reading__ a) Novel Study b) Individual Reading __Oral Language__ Interpersonal Listening __Exploring Language__ Nouns, Unnecessary Words, Adjectives, Apostrophes etc __Library Skills__ __Assessments__ a) Assignments on Novel b) Presenting Visual work c) Class and Home Studies

__Term 2__ __Written Language__ a) Images in Poetry b) Exploring Poems and Writing Poetry c) Figures of Speech (Assessment - Illustrated Poem, test)  __Oral Language__  Prepared Oral Presentation, based on inquiry learning  (Assessment - Content, Delivery)  __Exploring Language__  Verbs, Adverbs, Avoiding Ambiguity  __Library Skills__

Note: Because of the number of events outside the classroom in Term 1, some of the programme has been presented out of order. We will be back on schedule by the end of Term 2!

 * 1) Sustained Silent Reading will still be done regularly. You **__must__** have a reading book with you for every English period.
 * 2) Homework (when it is set) is not an optional activity. If you are assigned work, complete it by the time indicated.
 * 3) Your exercise book should always contain your best possible effort. It should be tidy, well organised and **__graffiti free__**

Have a great year in my English class. W Morgan English teacher.

__Homework__: I don't usually set homework unless there is class work to finish. I would like students to read for at least 30 minutes every night. (When you get used to doing this, you will be surprised at how much you enjoy the experience).

Reading helps with: Understanding Vocabulary Spelling Developing your imagination Punctuation Your ability to communicate with others Your general knowledge

Play Bookworm (which can be found on google) The highest score will receive a hamburger and chips on the last day of term. You must show your high score to a teacher (or Librarian) Make sure that you get proof before the red tile destroys your game!