Section outline

  • 9M1 Wheel Decide


                                                                                   EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                                                                                   FOCUS / ARONGA


                                                                        FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on symbolism by explaining the effects of conventions in a written/visual text.

    We are FOCUSING on descriptive writing by explaining the effects of conventions in a written/visual text.

    We are EXPLORING Matauranga Maori by interpreting how texts in Aotearoa New Zealand provide a lens on our unique cultural heritage.


                                                                                          Success Criteria:


    • I can compose a range of text using language features effectively while sustaining a writing style which is appropriate for my audience.
      • I can identify themes, messages and opinions within the text/s which reflect our unique cultural heritage.


    Knows Covered:

    KNOW: Language works at both denotative and connotative levels. There is a gap between the language we choose to convey an idea and how the idea is understood. Our language choices and how we interpret language can reveal our values and beliefs.

    KNOW: Aotearoa New Zealand has unique literary traditions shaped by tangata whenua, tangata Tiriti, and those who have come from around Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. These traditions help me understand and contribute to the uniqueness of this place.


                                                                                                   Tuesday

    • You will first watch this about what is symbolism?
    • Then you will look at all of the words on slide 7 of the "Symbolism Slideshow." For each word write what you think it is a symbol of in your English books.
    • Afterwards, look at this link about Maori poems. Choose 3 of those poems and write what they are about and what they symbolise. Then write 3 poems which are about the same things.
    • After that, choose another country from around the world or your own culture if you are not Maori. Search 3 of the poems from that country and write what they are about and what they symbolise. Then write 3 poems which are about the same things.
    • Finally, draw, label and colour a picture of what the poems you wrote about are in your English books to AT LEAST A YEAR NINE STANDARD.


                                                                                                Wednesday


    • Watch the following about improving descriptive writing.
    • Then look at the image on slide 6 of the "Descriptive Writing - Writing to Describe Slideshow."
    • In your English books, make a list of five adjectives based on this picture.
    • In your English books, make a list of five nouns based on this picture.
    • In your English books, make a list of five verbs to accompany your nouns. What could the animals be ‘doing’?
    • In your English books, make a list of five adverbs to describe your verbs.
    • In your English books, use your ideas so far to create two similes.
    • In your English books, use your ideas so far to create two metaphors.
    • In your English books, use your ideas so far to create two alliterative sentences.
    • In your English books, use your ideas so far to create two personification sentences.
    • Afterwards, write a description of a jungle scene. It doesn't have to describe the image on slide 6 of the "Descriptive Writing - Writing to Describe Slideshow" but you can use it to help you.
    • Draw pictures of what you have written from this lesson. Make sure you colour and label all of your drawings and do it to AT LEAST A YEAR NINE STANDARD.


                                                                                             Friday


    • Firstly, you will watch this  of learning about matauranga Maori.
    • Then you will read this article about “How mātauranga Māori is being rolled out in schools, Rangi Mātāmua explains the knowledge system” on slide 2 of the "Matauranga Maori Knowledge Slideshow."
    • Afterwards, you will answer the multiple choice questions.
    • After that, you will answer the short answer questions.
    • The long answer questions will be answered following that.
    • You will then write your reflection in response to the article.
    • You will need to write 2-3 things you notice and 2-3 things you wonder.
    • Finally, you will fill in the connecting bubbles with concepts, ideas, questions, and details that connect the image to the reading.