Section outline


  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.-We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    -Learning about 'Characterisation' using S.T.E.A.L. 

    Describe how a character looks.

    Describe how a character speaks, acts, thinks and behaves.

    Describe how a character changes in the story for better or for worse or both.

    Describe how a character impacts other characters in the story.

    Explain what motivates a character to do what they do in the story (Character motivation).

    -Creating a character sketch of our favourite character from the movie 'Zathura'

    Resources:

    https://www.secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.com/2020/02/5-ways-to-teach-characterization-and.html#:~:text=While%20reading%20a%20novel%2C%20I,ways%20we%20learn%20about%20characters.

    https://www.wikihow.com/Describe-a-Person%27s-Physical-Appearance

    https://7esl.com/describing-people-appearance/ (VOCABULARY)