Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying and describing current event issues (before and during) the commonwealth games.

    Kia ora class,

    At the beginning of this week we recap on all topics related to the Commonwealth Games from weeks 5-8 by completing all relevant activities on Google Classroom.

    Then we move to learning a new skill that can help us convey information, processes, ideas, arguments, social issues, cultural values, economy information, and many more, in a simplistic manner that combines visuals and text. 

    Essentially, the skill of creating infographics requires other skillsets such as planning, organising, critical thinking, and creativity. So, welcome to the world of infographics!

    Tāmoko (Māori Tattoos)

    As we focus on learning how to communicate visually through infographics, let us take a moment to think about how our tangata whenua (the people of the land) communicate through visuals. The Tāmoko are design motifs (decorative) through which Māori people demonstrate artistic excellence, and communicate (visually) the story of their whanau, whakapapa (descent), iwi (tribe/social status), and culture. 

    Focused Learning Intentions/ Mo te ako
    • Recap on all topics related to the Commonwealth Games from weeks 5-8.
    • Understand the purpose of information graphics (infographics).
    • Recognise the essential components of an infographic.

    Success Criteria

    • Complete at least two tasks from weeks 5-8 on Google Classroom.
    • Plan and write contents for an argumentative/ persuasive infographic using Google Docs.
    • Design an argumentative/ persuasive infographic by applying required visual and textual components.


    Learning Sequence & Activities

      Monday 19 September

      • Teacher will introduce and explain the activity on Google Classroom 'Create an A4 poster (using Google Docs or Canva) about the political and/or social issues related to the movement of people to attend the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.' Teacher will showcase the resources for iteration, links to resources are available in the attached file below and in the task itself [10 mins].
      • Students to commence working on the task. Ideally you will finish this task in class but if not you will need to finish and submit it before the next lesson [40 mins].

      Wednesday 21 September

      • Introduction to infographics.
      • Start on the Google Classroom Task 'Create an Infographic (Commonwealth Games Context)'
      • Step 1: Research and plan contents.

      Friday 23 September

      • Types of infographics, visual and textual guidelines for designing infographics.
      • Start on the Google Classroom Task 'Create an Infographic (Commonwealth Games Context)'.
      • Step 2: Design your infographic.