Year 9 English 2010

Module A:  What is a poem? Written Language (Short Texts) Poetry Short Stories Print Media Assessments and Assignments Close Reading:  Poem Creative Writing :  Poetry	Module B:  A great place to bring up the kids?  Childhood in NZ literature. Written Language (Extended Texts) The Fat Man I am not Esther Assessments and Assignments Close Reading:  Novel test Response to Text: Essay
Module C:  Slam Dunk Visual Language Cool Runnings Bend it like Beckham Assessments and Assignments Response to Text:  Film Review Presenting:  Print Advertisement	Module D:  My Hero Oral Language Heroes of Ancient Britain Heroes from Ancient Greece Assessments and Assignments Listening: Test Speaking:  Interview Speech

Other Assessments and Assignments

• Term 4:  Examination
• Term1 and 4:  Asttle Reading Test
• Personal Reading:  3 Responses over the year
• Research

How to Succeed in English

• Bring your equipment to every class.
• Do your best work.
• Keep your work up to date.  If you miss a class, catch up before the next class.
• Read as much as possible, in and out of class.
• Practise the skills you learn in class by doing your homework.
• Ask questions.
• Keep an open mind.
• Help each other and work together.
• Stick to any deadlines you are given.