Section outline

  • Kia ora 10C2. Short stories continued...

    This term our major learning context is 'Stand Up, Stand Out (whakamana)

    Whakatauki - 

    Ē tū Rangatira - Stand strong and Lead



    We will explore this context through the lenses of:


    1. a collection of inspiring short stories by NZ kaituhi

    2. oral language/ presentation skills (speeches / presentations) - Whakamana: Stand up, stand out


    Starting with short stories

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the context Stand Up, Stand Out (whakamana) by interpreting how texts in Aotearoa New Zealand provide a lens on our unique cultural heritage
    • We are EXPLORING the context Stand Up, Stand Out (whakamana) by recognising how texts have biases (e.g. political, material, and social) which inform their purposes.
    • We are EXPLORING the context Stand Up, Stand Out (whakamana) by recognising how texts include or exclude people, places, or ideas in different cultural, historical, political and social contexts.

    Success Criteria: I can / have...

    1. I can identify themes, messages and opinions within the short story: ‘Ka Kite Bro’ by Willie Davis, which reflect our unique cultural heritage

    2. I can recognise the cultural bias apparent in  ‘Ka Kite Bro’ 

    3. I can explain with examples the themes, messages and opinions  of ‘Ka Kite Bro’ that reflects Aotearoa’s cultural heritage

    4. I can infer how the themes, messages and opinions  of ‘Ka Kite Bro’ can be experienced by different readers in different ways

    5. I can explain how the main issues in ‘Ka Kite Bro’ manifests in society and the impact on various groups of people

    6. I  can evaluate the impact of inclusion/ exclusion of people, places, or ideas in ‘Ka Kite Bro’ on our perceptions of the text/ society

    Activities:

    Part 1 : Before reading:

    a) Research the author's background. What are the important information should you need to know about Wille Davis  in order to understand the author's persepective in the story ' Ka Kite Bro'? 

    b) Create a prezy presentation to share Wille Davis's background.

    c) How might you see Wille Davis's background and perspectives in his story 'Ka Kite Bro'


    Reading: Part 2

    a) Skim-read 'Ka Kite Bro', and identify all written words and phrases which may help in understanding the story well. Make notes - annotate

    b) Read the story and complete the follow up activity. See Google Classroom for the activity. 

    Homework:
    Homework book. 


    Use these everyday kupu for English