Section outline

  •                                                                               EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                                                                                   FOCUS / ARONGA

                                                                        FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


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

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

    We are EXPLORING by analysing multiple and sometimes competing interpretations of a text, including my own, using analytical lenses to make informed judgments about the text.


                                                                                          Success Criteria:


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

    Knows Covered:

    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.

    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: Codes, conventions, and features of different types of texts are often subtle and able to be flexibly applied. Recognising them and the effects they have in different types of texts supports the analysis and crafting of texts.

                                                                                        Tuesday

    • You will first watch this about leading scientists backing the use of matauranga Maori and read this article about Elon Musk criticising matauranga Maori on slide 2 of the "Matauranga Maori Criticism 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.


                                                                                     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


      • You will sit down on the green chairs when you first come into the library.
      • Then you will listen as I will tell you about the expectations and rules you need to follow in the library.
      • Afterwards, you will choose books to read and sit down quietly to read the books which you will issue afterwards.