Section outline

  • Kia ora 7F2,

    Welcome to term 2! Our context this term is "New Beginnings, Matariki" We begin with a 'new' NewZealand author.


    Learning Intentions:

    •Demonstrate  a range of communication skills to support appropriate interaction with others.

    •Make connections by thinking about underlying ideas in and between texts.

    • Develop your understanding of NZ History as a 'new beginning' of your knowledge basket (kite)

    Success Criteria:

    • Choose and read a  recommended novel 'around' our context - new beginnings -NZ Authors
    • Show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
    • select and read texts for enjoyment and personal fulfilment

    Tasks:

    Monday S1: 

    1. view the selection document on google classroom to get an idea of the novel you would like to read. Google the title to see if it appeals to you and is at your level.

    2. view the library 'quick lists' for NZ authors that may appeal to you

    3. Library visit to select your NZ novel to read. On the shelves under the author's last name 

    Wednesday S4: 

    Library session. Make sure you have your NZ novel, then read your chosen novel for the rest of the session.

    Thursday: S2:  Look over the google classroom slides on " how to write a book review" Begin to make notes on your own google doc.

    NewZealand histories - explore the beginning of the kit

    Introduce the NZ school kit - NZ Histories kit and complete task 1.

    Friday: We will spend the morning at the Buddhist temple :o)

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING recognising and finding a new NZ author to connect with
    • We are EXPLORING discovering and locating information from more than one source
    • We are EXPLORING investigating a fuller, layered understanding of the past with deliberate attention to matauranga Maori sources and authorship