Section outline

  • Kia ora 9C1. 

    Well done on your research and presentation last week! This week, we view the text, The Boy who Harnessed the Wind'. The background knowledge you have gained through research and sharing will support deeper understanding of the text as you watch. You will then plan and do a response-to-text task. 


    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 on viewing, '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 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...

    • show critical thinking and deeper understanding of the text
    • explain the text in relation to out context, Effective systems for sustainable living

    Activities:

    1. Whole class - film - 'The Boy who Harnessed the Wind'
    2. Unpack themes, character development, setting and personal response to the text. 

    Homework:
    Leisure read - Novel