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  • 31 January - 6 February

    Kia ora...Welcome back. We will be exploring the great outdoors. Our context is the Great Outdoors

    We will explore a variety of Texts that will expand your reading skills and you will be expected to write reflections based on your experiences 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 


  • 7 February - 13 February

    Kia ora...Welcome back. We will be exploring the great outdoors. Our context is the Great Outdoors

    We will explore a variety of Texts that will expand your reading skills and you will be expected to write reflections based on your experiences 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find an Image that inspires you ! about  the outdoors 

    1. Paste that image on a Google Document 

    2. Write 5 brief creative paragraphs on anything that revolves around that picture - It can be creative , fun of fictional 

      a) Paragraph 1 - 100 words  intro - What do you feel about the Image 

     b) Paragraph  2 100 words expand on your emotions and image 

    c ) Paragraph 3 100 words an exciting adventure past or future 

    d) Paragraph 4 A problem experienced  100 words 

    e) Paragraph 5 The solution  100 words 


     



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...the importance of outdoor activity (post lockdown)
    • We are EXPLORING...how to write a creative narrative on the great outdoors
    • We are EXPLORING how to follow instructions / read / process skills to build a variety of things to use outside

  • 14 February - 20 February


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING... so that we can build an activity use clear instructions and then problem solving the outcome
    • We are Planning our groups and activities
    • We are preparing our materials required for these activities

  • 21 February - 27 February

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on team work and unpacking clear instructions
    • We are FOCUSING...on completing the task at hand
    • We are FOCUSING...problem solving issues around the building of Tasks set out

  • 28 February - 6 March

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 
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    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on team work and unpacking clear instructions
    • We are FOCUSING...on completing the task at hand
    • We are FOCUSING...problem solving issues around the building of Tasks set out



  • 7 March - 13 March

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on team work and unpacking clear instructions
    • We are FOCUSING...on completing the task at hand
    • We are FOCUSING...problem solving issues around the building of Tasks set out



    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING...on what worked or what failed and how we could have done this better
    • We are writing a summary of our adventure and unpacking strengths and weaknesses

  • 14 March - 20 March

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read and follow instructions on how to build an activity that can be used outdoors
    • Complete the activity within my group - for instructions but a maximum of 2 people in a group 

    Activities:

    1. Read through the four activities allocated online 
    2. Form a group of Max 6 picking an activity approved by the teacher. Now choose one partner from that group to complete the TAsk 

    Homework:
    Find Material's to complete this project 


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on team work and unpacking clear instructions
    • We are FOCUSING...on completing the task at hand
    • We are FOCUSING...problem solving issues around the building of Tasks set out




  • 21 March - 27 March

    Lets RECAP 

    We have completed our ASSESSMENT with a SEXY writing Template 

    We have completed at least 1 novel with the 5 stages 

    We are now completing our Reflection from our trip on the Kite / Telephone / Stretcher / and beach volleyball 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I need you to complete a review on the you unpackng the TASK 

    Activities:

    1. Write the report and attach a small video file to viewed by V. Singh on weather you were successful in this exercise. 
    2. I need a clear reflection on how this assesment worked 

    Homework:
    Complete this by the end of 7 April 2022 


  • 28 March - 3 April

    Lets RECAP 

    We have completed our ASSESSMENT with a SEXY writing Template 

    We have completed at least 1 novel with the 5 stages 

    We are now completing our Reflection from our trip on the Kite / Telephone / Stretcher / and beach volleyball 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I need you to complete a review on the you unpackng the TASK 

    Activities:

    1. Write the report and attach a small video file to viewed by V. Singh on weather you were successful in this exercise. 
    2. I need a clear reflection on how this assesment worked 

    Homework:
    Complete this by the end of 7 April 2022 



  • 4 April - 10 April

    Lets RECAP 

    We have completed our ASSESSMENT with a SEXY writing Template 

    We have completed at least 1 novel with the 5 stages 

    We are now completing our Reflection from our trip on the Kite / Telephone / Stretcher / and beach volleyball 

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I need you to complete a review on the you unpackng the TASK 

    Activities:

    1. Write the report and attach a small video file to viewed by V. Singh on weather you were successful in this exercise. 
    2. I need a clear reflection on how this assesment worked 

    Homework:
    Complete this by the end of 7 April 2022 



  • 11 April - 17 April

  • 18 April - 24 April

  • 25 April - 1 May

  • 2 May - 8 May

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    Welcome Back Y8 

    Our context is Game of Zones ...The Games People play -Socially / Culturally and Economic Influences of Games 


    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience

    Activities: 



  • 9 May - 15 May

    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience

    Activities: 



  • 16 May - 22 May


    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience

    Activities: 



  • 23 May - 29 May

    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience

    Activities:  

    Read the resources attached ...Get an Idea of our expectations for TERM 2 
    THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF STATIC IMAGES - NOTE THE USE OF COLOUR/ TEXT / FONT AND IMAGES 




  • 30 May - 5 June

    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience



  • 6 June - 12 June

    Learning Intention:

    1.We are learning to understand the principles of Static Images

    2. We learning to examine the impact of layout, style, font, color ,contrast and dominant image has on the image.

    3. We learning how these static image target a particular audience.

    AO Coverage: Recognises ,understands and considers how texts are constructed for a range of purposes , audience and situations

    Makes meaning by understanding comprehensively ideas and the links between them

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

     

     RED            YELLOW     GREEN      BLUE

    Success Criteria:

    1.List the different types of Static Resources used from the guide provided

    2.Identify the target audience

    3.Identify possible alternatives

    1.Explain why these resources are used

    2.Describe the impact of these resources

     

    1.Analyze the effect these resources have on the audience

    2.Discuss why they have this effect.

         		 

    1.Prepare your own static image using the principles gained.

    2.Create your own alternative image and unique target audience



  • 13 June - 19 June

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • We are learning how to research, develop and explore an idea.
    • We are learning how to prepare a text to deliver to an audience
    • We are learning delivery Methods such as tone, gestures, eye content to engage our audience ..

    Achievement Objectives: Prepare and Deliver a text with research to an audience.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Success Criteria:

    Identify 3 Topics that relates to something current

    Identify the characteristics of a good speaker

    Identify possible Gestures ,voice control and a Hook

    Research your approved speech

    Discover new content/ideas antidotes and adapt this to your Topic

    Prepare a hook or a manner to captivate the Audience

    Prepare to write the speech

    Study the content.

    Connect with the Audience

    Deliver in a confident manner

    Activities:

    1. Watch the clip on Brown Brother  (At home) -
    2. Spend time researching THREE TOPICS that you may be keen to Deliver.... I need to see evidence of research. Ask your self two questions. Is my topic engaging and connecting, secondly Is it new and relevant (will I change peoples Minds)

    Homework:
    Research three Topics ...I would need to see evidence of research...digital articles supporting them. Read through all articles and wait for Teacher approval.

    http://www.myspeechclass.com/persuasivetopics2.html link to speech Topics 


  • 20 June - 26 June

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • We are learning how to research, develop and explore an idea.
    • We are learning how to prepare a text to deliver to an audience
    • We are learning delivery Methods such as tone, gestures, eye content to engage our audience ..

    Achievement Objectives: Prepare and Deliver a text with research to an audience.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Success Criteria:

    Identify 3 Topics that relates to something current

    Identify the characteristics of a good speaker

    Identify possible Gestures ,voice control and a Hook

    Research your approved speech

    Discover new content/ideas antidotes and adapt this to your Topic

    Prepare a hook or a manner to captivate the Audience

    Prepare to write the speech

    Study the content.

    Connect with the Audience

    Deliver in a confident manner

    Activities:

    1. Watch the clip on Brown Brother  (At home) -
    2. Spend time researching THREE TOPICS that you may be keen to Deliver.... I need to see evidence of research. Ask your self two questions. Is my topic engaging and connecting, secondly Is it new and relevant (will I change peoples Minds)

    Homework:
    Research three Topics ...I would need to see evidence of research...digital articles supporting them. Read through all articles and wait for Teacher approval.

    http://www.myspeechclass.com/persuasivetopics2.html link to speech Topics 


  • 27 June - 3 July

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • We are learning how to research, develop and explore an idea.
    • We are learning how to prepare a text to deliver to an audience
    • We are learning delivery Methods such as tone, gestures, eye content to engage our audience ..

    Achievement Objectives: Prepare and Deliver a text with research to an audience.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Success Criteria:

    Identify 3 Topics that relates to something current

    Identify the characteristics of a good speaker

    Identify possible Gestures ,voice control and a Hook

    Research your approved speech

    Discover new content/ideas antidotes and adapt this to your Topic

    Prepare a hook or a manner to captivate the Audience

    Prepare to write the speech

    Study the content.

    Connect with the Audience

    Deliver in a confident manner

    Activities:

    1. Watch the clip on Brown Brother  (At home) -
    2. Spend time researching THREE TOPICS that you may be keen to Deliver.... I need to see evidence of research. Ask your self two questions. Is my topic engaging and connecting, secondly Is it new and relevant (will I change peoples Minds)

  • 4 July - 10 July

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • We are learning how to research, develop and explore an idea.
    • We are learning how to prepare a text to deliver to an audience
    • We are learning delivery Methods such as tone, gestures, eye content to engage our audience ..

    Achievement Objectives: Prepare and Deliver a text with research to an audience.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Success Criteria:

    Identify 3 Topics that relates to something current

    Identify the characteristics of a good speaker

    Identify possible Gestures ,voice control and a Hook

    Research your approved speech

    Discover new content/ideas antidotes and adapt this to your Topic

    Prepare a hook or a manner to captivate the Audience

    Prepare to write the speech

    Study the content.

    Connect with the Audience

    Deliver in a confident manner

    Activities:

    1. Watch the clip on Brown Brother  (At home) -
    2. Spend time researching THREE TOPICS that you may be keen to Deliver.... I need to see evidence of research. Ask your self two questions. Is my topic engaging and connecting, secondly Is it new and relevant (will I change peoples Minds)

  • 11 July - 17 July

  • 18 July - 24 July

  • 25 July - 31 July

  • 1 August - 7 August

    Kia ora...WE have completed speeches - We are now looking at Power Rangers 

    Within ENGLISH AND MATH'S we will look at our power usage and conservation methods 

    You will need to access your parents power bill. 

     

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Read and process the articles attached 

    Make clear and precise choices on Electricity Use and saving strategies

    Activities:

    1. Read both articles - sum up in only 50 words each 

    Homework:
    Collect Powerbill 

    Find information on major appliances that consume large power consumption - need a list of 10 items in your household in watts used 

    Complete Brain Pop activity on blogging 


    Read these 2 Articles 

    https://www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/what-is-electricity/


    Please read this article ! https://www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/how-does-electricity-get-to-my-house/


  • 8 August - 14 August

    Kia ora...WE have completed speeches - We are now looking at Power Rangers 

    Within ENGLISH AND MATH'S we will look at our power usage and conservation methods 

    You will need to access your parents power bill. 

     

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    Read and process the articles attached 

    Make clear and precise choices on Electricity Use and saving strategies

    Activities:

    1. Read both articles - sum up in only 50 words each 

    Homework:
    Collect Powerbill 

    Find information on major appliances that consume large power consumption - need a list of 10 items in your household in watts used 

    Complete Brain Pop activity on blogging 


    Read these 2 Articles 

    https://www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/what-is-electricity/


    Please read this article ! https://www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/how-does-electricity-get-to-my-house/



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  • 15 August - 21 August

    Kia ora...

    We have examined our Electricity Bills 

    We have established units per KW

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Write a summative paragraph on High Energy Consumption devices in our home - High Watts consumption - to be determined from the back of electricity devices such as kettles / hair dryers etc in Watts 
    • Write a summative paragraph on how to conserve power 
    • Write a summative paragraph on your electricity bill 

    Activities:

    1. Examine bill and units per kw
    2. Compare people in houses with fellow classmates / rates and bills (eg 5 people in house bill is ??? with contact compared with 5 people in house bill is ??? with Mercury - link with maths so that we can compare apples with apples 

    Homework:
    Read out aloud your unique power saving options 



  • 22 August - 28 August

    Kia ora...

    We have examined our Electricity Bills 

    We have established units per KW

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Write a summative paragraph on High Energy Consumption devices in our home - High Watts consumption - to be determined from the back of electricity devices such as kettles / hair dryers etc in Watts 
    • Write a summative paragraph on how to conserve power 
    • Write a summative paragraph on your electricity bill 

    Activities:

    1. Examine bill and units per kw
    2. Compare people in houses with fellow classmates / rates and bills (eg 5 people in house bill is ??? with contact compared with 5 people in house bill is ??? with Mercury - link with maths so that we can compare apples with apples 

    Homework:
    Read out aloud your unique power saving options 


    https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/tips-technologies/everyday-electricity-saving-tips.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=21tips



  • 29 August - 4 September


  • 5 September - 11 September


    You have watched the movie. Now view this link. 

    Please write a report linked to Science on how a windmill works. I need 200 words in SEXY with 


    https://www.icfi.nl/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-malawian-wind

  • 12 September - 18 September


    You have watched the movie. Now view this link. 

    Please write a report linked to Science on how a windmill works. I need 200 words in SEXY with 


    https://www.icfi.nl/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-malawian-wind


  • 19 September - 24 September


    You have watched the movie. Now view this link. 

    Please write a report linked to Science on how a windmill works. I need 200 words in SEXY with 


    https://www.icfi.nl/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-malawian-wind


  • 26 September - 2 October


    You have watched the movie. Now view this link. 

    Please write a report linked to Science on how a windmill works. I need 200 words in SEXY with 


    https://www.icfi.nl/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-malawian-wind



  • 3 October - 9 October


  • 10 October - 16 October

  • 17 October - 23 October


    Our Context is Halloween - You would need to complete a short story. I would need you to explore what about Halloween or scary stories that triggers your imagination. 

    Our first activity is to read at least 6 of these short stories attached on this link 1 and 2 

    https://www.scoopwhoop.com/world/short-scary-stories-reddit/

    https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/5-short-true-ghost-stories

    Once completed find a story that connects to you. 

    Using Google document start throwing ideas across the page. Your stories will be read by the current year 10M1 and 10M2 students that are also unpacking Halloween. Feel free to attach a horror picture of yourself as a writer. 



  • 24 October - 30 October



    Our Context is Halloween - You would need to complete a short story. I would need you to explore what about Halloween or scary stories that triggers your imagination. 

    Our first activity is to read at least 3 of these short stories attached on this link 

    https://www.scoopwhoop.com/world/short-scary-stories-reddit/


    Once completed find a story that connects to you. 

    Using Google document start throwing ideas across the page. Your stories will be read by the current year 10M1 and 10M2 students that are also unpacking Halloween. Feel free to attach a horror picture of yourself as a writer. 



  • 31 October - 6 November



    Our Context is Halloween - You would need to complete a short story. I would need you to explore what about Halloween or scary stories that triggers your imagination. 

    Our first activity is to read at least 3 of these short stories attached on this link 

    https://www.scoopwhoop.com/world/short-scary-stories-reddit/


    Once completed find a story that connects to you. 

    Using Google document start throwing ideas across the page. Your stories will be read by the current year 10M1 and 10M2 students that are also unpacking Halloween. Feel free to attach a horror picture of yourself as a writer. 



  • 7 November - 13 November

  • 14 November - 20 November

  • 21 November - 27 November

  • 28 November - 4 December

  • 5 December - 11 December

  • 12 December - 18 December