Section outline

  • Kia ora 9C1. 

    This week our English focus is to research and present findings on the setting of Malawi. You will collaborate in groups for this. We will then view the text, The Boy who Harnessed the Wind'. 


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how effective systems provide sustainable living.
    • We are FOCUSING on viewing and reading short and extended texts based on the context Sustainable Living.
    • We are FOCUSING gathering background knowledge on the text , 'The Boy who Harnessed the Wind'.
    • We are FOCUSING unpacking themes and messages in a text
    • We are FOCUSSING on studying character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choices individuals make in life
    • We are FOCUSSING on producing a written response to texts where we will compare and contrast the crucial events, character development through settings and analyse the themes portrayed in the two texts.
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing and explaining a text through a one-pager activity.
    • We are FOCUSING on responding to a text by showing critical thinking and deeper understanding.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • collaborated with my group to research and present our findings.

    Activities:

    1. Create a doc/slide presentation to research. Share with Mrs Narayan
    2. Whole class - film - 'The Boy who Harnessed the Wind'

    Homework:
    Leisure read - Novel