Section outline

  • Hauhake tū, ka tō Matariki.

    The harvest ends when Matariki sets.

    Kia ora. I hope you all have had a restful break.  We are halfway through the year - wow!  This week, we are going to start writing our oral presentations.  Remember to  continue using your research framework to plan and organise your research.

    Success Criteria:

        • Use a framework to plan research
        • Use a graphic organiser to record information logically
        • Record references and sources appropriately
        • Write from notes in own voice
        • Apply poetic techniques to writing

    Activities:

      1. Complete Brainstorm and KW Chart
      2. Use a database (EPIC) to Research topic
      3. Record notes on a T-Chart
      4. Draft poem/presentation

    Further Learning:
    Read a book, watch a Slam Poem



    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the topic or issue we want to discuss
    • We are FOCUSING on choosing research skills to assist us select appropriate information
    • We are FOCUSING on developing the ideas we want to share in our presentation/speech/poetry slam