20 June - 26 June

This week we have our mid year e-asttle Reading Assessment - I am hoping that all the novels you have been reading will support improvement in e-asTTle Reading :o)

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

• speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations

• deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest

• use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest 

•realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• organised my material and developed my main points
• chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
• ideas that are original 
• hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
• used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
• good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
• left my audience with something to think about

Activities:

Monday S3: e-asTTle reading - make sure you can log in successfully to see the assessment, do your best!

Thursday S4: Work on your speeches - You may be researching and gaining ideas on DISCOVERY as the theme for your  3 minute speech

Friday S5: We end this week with our MATARIKI celebration holiday! (that means you have a day off on Friday!)

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING and analysing what makes a great speech
• We are EXPLORING connecting with a topic that is meaningful to us
• We are EXPLORING how to use a research framework to support our learning