Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

                                                                       FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    We are FOCUSING on explanation writing by choosing language that is appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.


                                                                                  Success Criteria:


    I can categorise my ideas into paragraphs with clear ideas and following a writing frame eg. TEXAS, PEDAL etc.


    Knows Covered:


    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. 

    KNOW: Structural elements can be arranged for deliberate effect to build up meaning across a text.

    Task:  Māori Knowledge (Mātauranga Māori) was once a valuable source of information that was used by the mana whenua (people of the land/first settlers) for everyday survival in Aotearoa New Zealand. Using your knowledge of Mātauranga Māori, you will document how the early European settlers looked down on Māori knowledge and viewed it as insignificant, and how it has come to be more valued in recent times.

    English Assessment

    You will need to write an explanatory essay about the devaluing of Maori culture, value of Mātauranga Māori and is Mātauranga Māori science?

    Use the TEXAS paragraph writing method to write the paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion.

    Sources: You are only allowed to use the readings that we have used in class or have been given to you as resources.


    Key Points to remember:


    a. As a general rule, the greater the depth and relevance of your responses in addressing the topic, the higher the mark.


    b. If you use quotations, limit them to no longer than a sentence.


    c. Write in your own words.  Do not copy and paste from the internet, or use AI to write this assessment.


    Reminder about the T-E-X-A-S paragraph writing method


    T-E-X-A-S


    T - Topic. Here you state what you'll be talking about in the paragraph. It only needs to be one line, just enough to specify what you're talking about.


    E - Explain. Here you will elaborate on your Topic, giving the reader more information about what it is. One or two lines should suffice.  You could also define key words or concepts.  


    X - Example. 


    A - Analysis. How does your example support your argument? This should be a significant part of your paragraph. 'This shows how..." or "Here we see..." .


    S - Summary. Reword your Topic statement with more affirmative grammar.