Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on describing and discussing examples of the 7 main language features
      • We are developing an understanding of the conventions of creative writing
      • We are selecting language features to enhance our writing
    Term 1: Week 6

     
    Plan: Introduction to Creative Writing + Asessment Requirements  

    Our context for this term is "Face-Off Challenge!" This, to me, means fostering positive relationships at school and tackling social issues whilst overcoming challenges. In addition, we will be looking at conflict resolution and standing together in the face of adversity.   

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

        - Recall what PEEL paragraphs are and how to write them

        - Recall the Introduction Triangle and using it to start an essay

        - Recall and use the Essay Checklist format 


    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Recall, name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis


    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requistites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S1) - Introduction to Planning Pre-requisites and Narrative structure + story prompt 

    Tuesday (S2) - SHAMPOO prompt Integrating language features into writing + group task 

    Thursday (S1)  - Completion of group task and presentation 


    Reminders/Homework:

    Please Complete Reading Plus homework.