English+Year+10

Everything you think, feel, and dream makes sense only when put into words. The better the words, the //clearer// you think, the //more// you feel and the //richer// you dream.

//**English Year 10 **////**is not offered in 2013 **// //This is the year that matters! Your progress this year will determine your future in NCEA and beyond. . . //

**Personal Reading Programme **
//**In place of regular homework you are expected to conduct a **personal reading programme**. This involves reading a variety of text types and writing a response for each. I will be conduct interviews at various times to make sure you are on task for this,**// //**The attached pdf will explain what is required. **// //** Note: This is based on an now-defunct standard which used to be worth credits in Year 11. **//

//**Please make sure that you have a neat, tidy response for each text that you read. **//

The attached file contains all the information and templates necessary to get started on your personal reading programme.

**'Stone Cold' Assignment** We have been reading this novel in class. Your job now is to look up the author and provide details of his critical reputation (as practice for personal reading above). **PARENTS: ** This is something students can do in their own time! Feel free to help them.

**Learning Styles** The learning styles we have been testing in class can be done at home. The link is here.

This is the current seating plan (B1 at PHS)
 * Seating Plan **

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