*Sailing into history

This week we want you to read about the youngest person to sail around the world, namely Jesse Martin. Read the text at page 11 and 12 in Perspectives Magazine and learn all the words by heart. Then write a paragraph where argue whether you believe Jesse Martin is a hero or not. Remember to elaborate and give reasons for your opinion.


This is homework for 9EF for Thursday February 5.
This is homework for 9CD for Friday Febraury 6.

*The Long Walk to Freedom

This week we are going to read about Nelson Mandela and his fascinating and inspiring story. To understand his fight, it is important to have some background information on the history of South Africa.

First, read this timeline. You should be able to briefly tell about South Africa to your classmates.
Then read the text "Long walk to freedom" and as usual learn all the words.

For 9C this is homework for Wednesday 4th and 9D Thursday 5th.
9E: This is homework for Wednesday 4th
9F: This is homework for Friday 6th

*How to Choose a Role Model

This week we want you to reflect upon role models. Why are they important? Who should you choose as your role model? Open Perspectives Magazine and read the text called "How to Choose a Role Model" at page 9. Make sure that you understand all the words. Then make a mind map where put down all the qualities you believe a role model should possess. Try to use some of the words you have learned in the text. Bring your mind map to school!




9EF: This is homework for Tuesday January 20th.
9CD: This is homework for Wednesday January 21st.

*The Brothers Lionheart

Astrid Lindgren is a beloved and famous Swedish author, and some of you have probably read a few of her books in Norwegian. One of her most famous books is called The Brothers Lionheart where you get to know two brother named Karl and Jonathan. Read the excerpt that is to be found at page 15 in Perspectives Magazine. Make sure that you understand all the words.

After you have read, we would like you to write the following task, write at least half a page.

Think about a character you have read about in a book, that you would consider a hero. Why is this character a hero? What heroic qualities does this character have? 

(If you have difficulties thinking of heroic qualities, take a look at this article. The article is quite difficult, but just read the headings!)

If you want to learn more about Astrid Lindgren click here!

This is homework for 9CD for Monday 26th of January.
This is homework for 9EF for Thursday 22nd of January.

*My Hero

Welcome back to a new year, new opportunities and a new issue of Perspectives Magazine! This time the main topic is "Heroes". You will meet everyday heroes, heroes from history, young heroes and old, and heroes who changed the world.


The first text we want you to read is a text about two everyday heroes, one was a lawyer and the other is a teacher. The text is called "My Hero" and is to be found at page 4 in Perspectives Magazine.


Read the text and learn all the difficult words. Then write a small text (half a page) where you describe what a hero is to you. Is it someone who has done great deeds? Or could it be your next-door neighbour?


9EF: You will get Perspectives Magazine in class on Monday. The homework above is for Thursday January 15.