Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 6! 


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • I am PLANNING and writing an essay on a given prompt
    • I am applying appropriate writing skills to explain my ideas to my readers.

    This week, our focus is writing. We will brainstorm, research, plan and write on a topic related to out context - Our Way and Us.

    Session 1 - Brainstorn, research and plan

    Session 2 - Silent, individual writing. You will use your plan to write.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • brainstorm ideas, research form details and plan my essay (3-5 paagraphs with ideas and details)
    • write an essay using my plan
    • proofread and edit my writing before submitting 

    Activities:

    1. Class brainstorm  - 10 minutes
    2. Research and decide the main ideas for the essay - take notes
    3. Plan the essay in paragraphs - Introduction , main points (each point in separate paragraphs), conclusion
    4. Proofread and edit the essay

    Homework:

    Novel Study - continue reading and completing the reading log.


    MHJC Blackout Poetry Competition

    See the MHJC offical website for more information.