Free Choice NZ School Journal Reading Assignment

 1) Choose a story. Use a Flow Map [What is this?] of 5 or 6 boxes (no more, no less!) to give a plot summary of your story. [5 marks]  

 2) Draw a picture which suits this story (it MUST be an original picture). Give your picture colour, a border (a line border is OK) and an appropriate caption. (You can do this task by hand or by using an app or software on a device - just check with your teacher first.) [5 marks]  

 3) Choose a poem. You must present it to the class in an imaginative way. Your presentation should show a good level of preparation and rehearsal. Your reading should be smooth with good expression (memorising it would be even better). You Can think of actions, costumes and/or other props. It's up to you. No, you may NOT do this in a pair or group. Maybe next time! [10 marks]  

 4) Complete this cloze sheet [click]. Glue this cloze sheet into your book and complete it using the most appropriate words you can.    [5 marks]  

 5) PROOF-READING. Click [here] to get the text you must proofread. There are 6 errors.
Use the computer (or similar) to complete this task. You will need to copy-and-paste this passage to an editing software (any will do - e.g. Word, Notepad, Google Docs, email, and so on) - and email (or similar) your corrected version to your teacher.

Your teacher will explain your task in more detail. [3 mks]

 6) Read some horoscopes from the newspaper or some magazines. Write your own make-believe horoscope for one "star sign" (not all twelve "star signs"). [5 marks]  

 7) Choose a story you would like to read aloud. Take this story home and read it to someone at home. You must get the signature of your parent or caregiver to show that you have actually done this activity. Please ask that they sign this sheet right...

HERE:__________________________________ ! [5 marks]