To my year 8 group,
I hope that you have enjoyed the work we have completed this half-term on myths and legends. Just for your information, after the Eid break we will be starting to study a form of poetry called the ballad. I am sure that you will find ballads fun and interesting.
As for homework...starting from 1st November you will be working on an independent reading project. I have designed this to help and encourage you to read more widely out of school. Each week there are various tasks and activities to complete and hand in. I will issue you with a pack containing a reading list and more details but below is the list of hand-in dates and tasks.
As always, please ask me or email me with any questions or help that you might need.
Date set. |
Task. |
Hand in date. |
Tuesday 1st November |
Select a book from the reading list attached; bring it in on 3rd November. |
Monday 7th November |
Tuesday 15th November |
Read the first half of your book and hand in a 75 word summary that you have written yourself. |
Monday 21st November |
Tuesday 22nd November |
Read to the end of your book and hand in a 200 word book review that you have typed and printed out. |
Monday 28th November |
Tuesday 29th November |
Prepare a two-minute speech about your book that informs and persuades others in the class to read it. You will perform this speech in class. |
Monday 5th December |
Tuesday 6th December |
Type and print a 20 question quiz about your book, as well as the answers. |
Monday 12th December |
Tuesday 13th December |
Using a computer, create a new and improved front cover for your book, print this off ready to hand in. |
Monday 19th December |