Tools required for Grade 9 ELA

1 Binder Note taking & Handouts Your independent reading projects

 I will provide you with an in-class duotang for your journal writing.  These responses will be shared in class.  Sometimes, I will respond to your entries.  You also need a PERSONAL journal. This is different. Perhaps you have one at home already. This journal is for your eyes ONLY!

 You will also be given an opportunity for independent reading. Please have your literature with you at all times.

 Pen & Pencil!

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. There are no correct answers. I just want to get to know you better as a reader. In general, how do you feel about reading? If you had to guess… How many books would you say you owned? ________ How many books would you say there are in your house? ________ How many books would you say you’ve read in the last twelve months? ________ How did you learn to read? Why do people read? List as many reasons as you can think of. What does someone have to do or know in order to be a good reader? What kinds of books do you like to read? How do you decide which books you’ll read? Who are your favourite authors? (List as many as you’d like.) Have you ever reread a book? ______ If so, can you name it/them here? How often do you read at home?

Writing Survey Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. There are no correct answers. I just want to get to know you better as a writer. Are you a writer? (If you answer is YES, answer question 2a. If your answer is NO, answer 2b) 2a) How did you learn to write? 2b) How do people learn to write? Why do people write? List as many reasons as you can think of. What does someone have to do or know in order to write well? What kinds of writing do you like to write? How do you decide what you’ll write about? Where do your ideas come from? How often do you write at home? In general, how do you feel about what you write?