Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING by viewing and reading short and extended texts based on the context of sustainability.
      • We are FOCUSING by unpacking themes and messages, conflict, character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choices individuals make in life.


    Kia ora koutou. 

    Library: Thursday Session 2 Even Weeks


    This term, our learning context is Sustainable Living where we will explore how effective systems can provide sustainable living. 


    In English, in the first half of the term, we will engage in viewing and reading short and extended texts based on the context of sustainable living.  


    We will unpack themes and messages, character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choices individuals make in life. We will produce  written responses on various elements of the texts such as, author's purpose, crucial events, character development, setting, themes and conflict. 


    We will also kick-start with public speaking/ speeches in the second half on the term! NCEA for students who elect -remember that depth of ideas is part of speaking assessment, not just verbal fluency. NCEA grading criteria is used for this. Details will be provided.


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING by viewing and reading short and extended texts based on the context of sustainability.
    • We are FOCUSING by unpacking themes and messages, conflict, character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choices individuals make in life.

    See Google Classroom for the activity on Novel Study.