Section outline

  • Week 10

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by developing our understanding about the components of being a Global Citizen.
    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by learning the strategies to navigate cultural differences.
    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by enhancing our awareness about diverse cultures around us.

    Activities: 

    Opinion Writing

    • POW-TREE

      • POW: Pick an idea, Organize notes, Write and say more
      • TREE: Topic sentence, Reasons (grade-appropriate number of reasons), Explain each reason further, and Ending
        (Harris et al., 2002)

    • OREO

      • O – Opinion
      • R – Reason
      • E – Evidence
      • O – Opinion (restated)
    Source: https://backpack.digitalpromise.org/public/badges/537nyeVgTc2z3uo6eEtc0g

    -Email Writing

    -Learning about 'Purpose & Audience'

    Resources:

    https://literacyideas.com/how-to-teach-opinion-writing/

    http://www.thinkgrowgiggle.com/2021/03/3-easy-to-implement-tips-to-teach.html

    https://www.twinkl.co.nz/teaching-wiki/audience