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                                                                                 EXPLORE / TŪHURA


                                                                      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    We are EXPLORING differences by recognising how texts include or exclude people, places, or ideas in different cultural, historical, political and social contexts.

    We are EXPLORING biographies by recognising texts that have multiples purposes and knowing the context of the creator helps us understand the purpose.


                                                                                      Success Criteria:


    • I can explain how the issue manifests in society and the impact on various groups of people. 
      • I can identify the text’s creator and why the text has been created (purpose).


    Knows Covered:


    KNOW: Some texts ask questions that cannot be answered. Through these questions, the texts grapple with ideas and feelings that are difficult to articulate or navigate.

    KNOW: Text creators manipulate the codes, conventions, and features of texts and can break conventions for effect. They have their own preferences and styles, which influences their choices.

    Week 9 Learning Activities

                                                                                       Tuesday

    • You will first watch this   about conspiracy theories and crazy people.
    • Shilo Kino introduces ‘The Pōrangi Boy’ with an epigraph from Dame Whina Cooper.

    "I wrote the Porangi Boy for kids like me."

    • Based on this quote, what predictions can we make about the story and what it might be about?
    • Research Dame Whina Cooper.
    • Who is she?
    • Where is she from?
    • What did she do to bring positive change to New Zealand?
    • On the cover, the word ‘tino’ is written on Niko’s jacket. This could relate to the concept of tino rangatiratanga (the national Maori flag).
    • We can also see Tino Rangatiratanga and the United Tribes flags flying on the cover.
    • What are these flags and what do they represent?
    • The word pōrangi can be used to describe someone or something as crazy.
    • How would you feel if you knew something was true, but everyone called you crazy for believing it?


                                                                                         Wednesday


    • You will first watch this   about Coco Chanel.
    • Then you will look at this link and choose a famous New Zealand person's biography to read. Remember that you do not need to read the whole biography in order to complete the activities.

    You will complete the "Biography Learning Grid."

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    You will write notes about the biography you chose to read which summaries the main points in them.