Section outline

  • Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on INPUT skills such as reading, listening and viewing by selecting relevant texts.
    • We are FOCUSING...on OUTPUT skills such as writing, speaking and presenting by responding to the give texts.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Short texts by developing our understanding of the 'water' related issues around the world
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

        • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
        • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    CONTEXT: SOS WATER

    Activities: (ASSESSMENT 1: I HAVE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY

    SPEECH SUBMISSION ON MHOL: 11TH APRIL 2023 BY 11:59 p.m.

    -Do Now: Write down three speech topics for your English Assessment 1 in your book. Also write one reason for each topic: Why do you want to present your speech on this topic?

    -Self Study/Homework-Complete your speech planning.

    -Vocabulary: Persuasive Words/Phrases

    Persuasive Words, Phrases, and Other Linking Words – Diverse Language Learning Writing Activities: Persuasive/Opinion Writing

    -Learning to write a persuasive speech for Assessment 1.
    -Using the given template, planning our speech. 

    Resources: 
    Speech planning template
    (All resources are within the template)

    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these