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Personal Reading - 30 minutes most nights of the week - this is an area I am concerned about, many students are not reading for enjoyment and this limits vocab and comprehension - any type of text is fine - use the public library - keeping students engaged in reading is crucial for further learning. Parents please work with your child to find a quiet time in your busy weeks where reading for enjoyment is not left out.

= Reading Log - 3 reading log entries per term are required - template outline is attached below - hand written/computer written is acceptable - key due dates will be in student diaries - one book may have two reading log entries, this is because the personal response comment will change after the completion of a book. Further expectations and standards will be discussed in class to improve reading logs as they progress throughout the year =

Reading Log Homework Log entries should reflect your opinion of what you have read, not a summary of what the book was about. This is a skill to develop - rating one's opinion over one's comprehension of the text. Ideas for Reading Logs Click for page

The following is a simple example: You need to present your log on one page – this can be done on your computer or refill at home and then pasted into the back of your reading book. You may present it on your wiki page You need to hand in/upload 3 logs per term This Reading Log format is prescribed for all Pukekohe Intermediate Y7/8 classes and is what the High School would like our students to be proficient in managing independently before they reach Year 9.


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=Here are some reading log exemplars from students in 2012 =
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=== Title: Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog === === Author: John Grogan === === Genre: Non-Fiction/Comedy === === Plot: John and his wife of fifteen months, Jenny, see an advertisement in the newspaper about golden retriever puppies. A young couple in South Florida, John a news reporter for the local paper and Jenny a feature writer, they decided that they would like a dog. So they adopted Marley. Over the next fourteen years Marley grew into an energetic, playful and friendly but sensitive dog. He caused a lot of mayhem. But he also shared some of the best moments of their lives. === === Response: This book had some good language content like: === === 'He was the goofiest of the group and charged into us, somersaulting into our laps and clawing his way up our shirts to lick our faces. He gnawed on our fingers with surprisingly sharp baby teeth and stomped clumsy circles around us on giant tawny paws that were way out of proportion to the rest of his body.' === === If I were... Marley I wouldn't have eaten everything that I saw because he did not feel well at all after eating all those things! === === I felt empathy with... John and Jenny because I have a black lab crossed with a huntaway who is nine months old and he is exactly like Marley. He chews everything, and barks at everything yet he is quite sensitive if you just use a stern voice with him. === === I think this book is probably suitable for 11 yrs + as well as adults. It is a book that will make you laugh out loud when you read about Marley's wild antics and naughty habits and cry when John, Jenny and their three children have to say good-bye to him forever. ===


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Title:Ottoline and the Yellow Cat Author:Chris Riddell Genre:Mystery,Comedy Plot:Lapdogs are missing,jewellery has been stolen,and a new Lapdog Agency has opened up in Big City.But not to fear Ottoline and Mr.Munroe are here to solve the mystery. Response:This is a great book,I have read it four times and will most likely read it again.The author has filled the book with twists and turns(and a bear from Canada).This book is different than most as it has more pictures that words so it is suitable for younger children who would just like to look at the pictures.It is a great bordom buster and can be read in a day.If I were Ottoline in the plan to catch the yellow cat I would of put Smith and Smith pillow plumping and curtain drawing technicians before The Smiling Dragon clothes folding co.Here is a part of the book://Dearest O,There are penguins every where!Emperor penguins,King penguins and Vice-President penguins...The Ship is frozen solid in the ice so we're stuck for a bit.Don't forget to dust the four-spouted teapot collection,My darling,Pa sends his love,Ma.P.S. Well done!A diploma in disguise is a very useful thing to have. // Recommendation:If you are going to look at the pictures,ages 5-7.If you are going to read the book,ages 7-11.Book 1 of 3.
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