Section outline

  • WEEK 7

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.
      • We are PLANNING to select and use relevant and appropriate writing techniques, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation so that we can improve the quality and content of our writing.


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
        • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
        • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
        • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
        • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    Activities: 2 sessions this week

    -'What If' writing task
    -Presenting your writing to the class

    Written Communication

    I can explore written communication by identifying a few strategies and language features

    I can explore written communication by describing some strategies, techniques and language features

    I can explore written communication by explaining many strategies, techniques and language features

    I can confidently use diverse strategies, techniques and language features to improve my writing skills

    Purpose & Audience

    I can attempt to construct a text that demonstrates an understanding of purpose and/or audience

    I can attempt to construct a few texts that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience

    I can construct texts that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content

    I can confidently construct texts that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

    Language Features

    I can explore a few verbal & written language features and vocabulary when constructing texts

    I can identify a few verbal & written language features and vocabulary to communicate precise meaning and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    I can use verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    I can confidently use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts


    Resources: 

    Choose one of the following 'What If' writing prompts or you may have your own what if prompt: 

    • “What if you woke up one day and found out that you had the power to time travel?”
    • “What if you were the last person on Earth? How would you spend your time?”
    • “What if you were granted three wishes, but each one came with a terrible consequence?”
    • “What if you discovered a secret portal to another world? Where would you go, and what would you do?”
    • “What if you woke up one day with the ability to communicate with animals? How would your life change?”
    • "What if you were the New Zealand Prime Minister?"
    • "What if you woke up as a different gender?"

    https://literacyideas.com/7-fun-writing-activities-for-students/