Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING our general knowledge through the Weekly Quiz to understand the news and the world around us.
    • We are FOCUSING on the 2023 election by discussing the importance of democracy



    I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:

    • Emerging:
      • I know what I am learning and why
      • I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
      • I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
    • Growing:
      • I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
      • I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
      • I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps


    This week, we will be continuing to develop our understanding of the types of governments in the world and begin to explore Aotearoa New Zealand's system of democracy and govenrment.

    1. Democratic Elections Reading Comprehension
    2. Origins of democracy worksheet
    3. What do governments do worksheet

    Fast Finishers

    Complete Brain Pop Activity if you have time during class or as a Focus Friday activity

    Democracy Brain Pop Activity


    Lesson 3

    Complete Word Search.

    Use the Merriam Webster Learner's dictionary (follow the link on Google Classroom) to find definitions for the following words from your wordsearch.

    • Government

    • Parliament

    • Cabinet

    • Prime Minister

    • Law

    • Voting

    Write the definitions in your books.