Section outline

  • Week 9

    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 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: Check this link for 'PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES' and see which ones you would like to use in your speech:

    https://www.matrix.edu.au/5-techniques-to-make-your-audience-believe-your-speech/

    -Self Study/Homework-Complete your speech planning.

    -Vocabulary: Persuasive Words/Phrases for a speech:

    https://geniebook.com/exam-preparation/gce-o-level/article/persuasive-writing-vocabulary-chart-unlocking-power-words

    -Using the given template, write the introduction and first body paragraph of your speech.

    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





    • 10W1 English Assessment 1: Speeches Assignment
      Opened: Monday, 8 April 2024, 12:00 AM
      Due: Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:59 PM

      Students will be assessed on their " I Have Got SomethingTo Say!" speech