Section outline

  • PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are applying our understanding of the effects of language features so that we can create an effective piece of descriptive writing.
    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
    • use a wide range of oral, written, and visual language features to create meaning and effect and to sustain interest
    • use an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning
    • use a wide range of text conventions, including grammatical and spelling conventions, appropriately, effectively, and with increasing accuracy.
    Success Criteria: By the end of this project, I can/have...
    • produced descriptive writing that uses a wide range of language features and interesting, precise vocabulary to create meaning and effect and to sustain interest
    • demonstrated understanding of how to use paragraphs and sentence structures for effect.


    Kia ora Year 10

    As the poetry static images are best completed when we return to school, you will be moving on to applying your understanding of language features to a descriptive writing task.

    Note: descriptive writing is not a narrative. The purpose of descriptive writing is to draw an image of a setting, person, object, or situation in the reader’s mind. Also, descriptive writing forms an element of NCEA English, so this will help you brush up your skills for next year.

    This week we will be focusing on a warm up activity. Please see google classroom for instructions.

    As you complete each activity, a new one will be unlocked.

    A google meet has been organised for Tuesday (12noon for 10C2, 12.30 for 10C1), so please drop in if you need support/ ideas. Otherwise, I will be available on email.

    This task is due by Sunday. Upload your work on the google classroom post when you are finished. Then, you will unlock task two!