Weekly outline

  • General

  • 31 January - 6 February

  • 7 February - 13 February

    Term 1: Week 2


    Welcome!

    Hello and welcome back 8W1! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday and I can't wait to hear all about it. 

    I look forward to getting to know you all this year as we move towards an enriching and rewarding 2022. This year, English classes will involve building on what you have learnt last year as well as an exploration of new and exciting topics. 

    Our context for this term is "Connecting with South Auckland" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Assessment ONE* (3 WEEKS) - Verbal presentations: Speeches, Podcasts, short films etc. 

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)


    * Something about me: I’m a HUGE advocate of choice. Therefore, I take into account your opinions and interests when I design a plan for the term so if most of you would rather not do a verbal presentation, there will be other options we can discuss and explore.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of written responses using the knowledge we have gained through film analysis

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in the film - using these to create our own short films

    6) Draft and edit our own procedural writing for technology


    Activities for week

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  • 14 February - 20 February

    Refer to Week 2 :D

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING our place in South Auckland and how we contribute to society
    • We are EXPLORING oral presentation skills
  • 21 February - 27 February

  • 28 February - 6 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the impact of Covid on social communities
    • We are FOCUSING on raising awareness to recognise the impact of Covid on social communities
    • We are FOCUSING on experimenting with oral language techniques

    Term 1: Week 5


    Film Techniques & Sound Effects

    Our context for this term is "Connecting with South Auckland" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Assessment ONE* (3 WEEKS) - Verbal presentations: Speeches, Podcasts, short films etc. 

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)


    * Something about me: I’m a HUGE advocate of choice. Therefore, I take into account your opinions and interests when I design a plan for the term so if most of you would rather not do a verbal presentation, there will be other options we can discuss and explore.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of written responses using the knowledge we have gained through film analysis

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in the film - using these to create our own short films

    6) Draft and edit our own procedural writing for technology


    Activities for week

    Refer to Google classroom 

  • 7 March - 13 March

    Refer to Week 6 :D

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a visual representation so that we can support the social action process
    • We are Planning on creating oral presentations so that we can demonstrate our learning
  • 14 March - 20 March


  • 21 March - 27 March

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a visual representation so that we can support the social action process
    • We are Planning on creating oral presentations so that we can demonstrate our learning

    Term 1: Week 8


    Assessment 1 

    Our context for this term is "Connecting with South Auckland" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Assessment ONE* (3 WEEKS) - Verbal presentations: Speeches, Podcasts, short films etc. 

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)


    * Something about me: I’m a HUGE advocate of choice. Therefore, I take into account your opinions and interests when I design a plan for the term so if most of you would rather not do a verbal presentation, there will be other options we can discuss and explore.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of written responses using the knowledge we have gained through film analysis

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in the film - using these to create our own short films

    6) Draft and edit our own procedural writing for technology


    Activities for week

    Refer to Google classroom + the Assessment Rubric 

  • 28 March - 3 April

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a visual representation so that we can support the social action process
    • We are Planning on creating oral presentations so that we can demonstrate our learning

    Term 1: Week 9

    ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE THIS WEEK


  • 4 April - 10 April

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING and critiquing our presentations (oral language skills) as well as evaluating and determining our next steps
  • 11 April - 17 April

    TERM 1: WEEK 11 


    LAST WEEK OF TERM 1

  • 18 April - 24 April


  • 25 April - 1 May


  • 2 May - 8 May

    Term 2: Week 1


    Welcome Back! 

    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraohs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • 9 May - 15 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING concepts of survival online and in the wild
    • We are EXPLORING how to convey our ideas using our voice and through our words


    REFER TO WEEK 1

  • 16 May - 22 May

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING concepts of survival online and in the wild
    • We are EXPLORING how to convey our ideas using our voice and through our words

    Term 2: Week 3


    Hunt for the Wilder People 

    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraohs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • 23 May - 29 May

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on enhancing our understanding of survival by viewing a visual text
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing this text to identify themes of survival

    REFER TO WEEK 3

  • 30 May - 5 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on enhancing our understanding of survival by viewing a visual text
    • We are FOCUSING on analysing this text to identify themes of survival

    Term 2: Week 5


    Film Study

    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • 6 June - 12 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to construct a response to text essay on the film Hunt for the Wilder People
    • We are PLANNING to create our survival guides based on learning from other subject areas


    REFER TO WEEK 5

  • 13 June - 19 June

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to construct a response to text essay on the film Hunt for the Wilder People
    • We are PLANNING to create our survival guides based on learning from other subject areas

    Term 2: Week 7


    Static Image

    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraohs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • TERM 2 WEEK 8

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to construct a response to text essay on the film Hunt for the Wilder People
    • We are PLANNING to create our survival guides based on learning from other subject areas


    REFER TO WEEK 7

  • TERM TWO WEEK 9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to construct a response to text essay on the film Hunt for the Wilder People
    • We are PLANNING to create our survival guides based on learning from other subject areas

    Term 2: Week 9


    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraohs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • TERM 2 WEEK 10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on how well we were able to communicate our understanding of survival in a holistic sense

    Term 2: Week 10


    Last day of Term! 

    Our context for this term is "Survival 101" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into initiatives and the culture of South Auckland, and our place in it. 

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Film study (2 WEEKS)

    - Response to text (2 WEEKS)

    - Static image. survival guide - (4 WEEKS)

    - Procedural writing (1 WEEK)

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing film study techniques 

    3) Understand the meaning of the director's purpose

    4) Response to text - PETAL 

    5) Static images creation 

    6) Draft survival guide


    Activities for week

    On Google Classroom

  • 11 July - 17 July


  • 18 July - 24 July


  • TERM 3 WEEK 1

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on writing an effective speech so that I can present my views on an issue by choosing effective rhetorical devices
    • We are FOCUSING on writing an effective speech so that I can present my views on an issue by analysing what information to include in a speech for creating an impact
    • We are FOCUSING on writing an effective speech so that I can present my views on an issue by clarifying my stance on the issue by providing relevant information
    • We are FOCUSING on writing an effective speech so that I can present my views on an issue by comparing a range of speeches and identifying effective rhetorical devices that have been utilised
    • We are FOCUSING on writing an effective speech so that I can present my views on an issue by explaining by point of view through a logically developed argument

    SUCCESS CRITERIA




  • TERM 3 WEEK 2

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue by critiquing a social issue
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue justifying our selection of language techniques
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue selecting and applying rhetorical devices in an oral text
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue using strategies to determine what information to include in a speech for creating an impact
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue clarifying my stance on the issue by providing relevant information

    SUCCESS CRITERIA


  • TERM 3 WEEK 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue by critiquing a social issue
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue justifying our selection of language techniques
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue selecting and applying rhetorical devices in an oral text
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue using strategies to determine what information to include in a speech for creating an impact
    • We are PLANNING to deliver a speech so that we can lead change through expressing our personal opinion on an issue clarifying my stance on the issue by providing relevant information

    SUCCESS CRITERIA


  • Term 3 Week 4

    Commonwealth Games Federation | Commonwealth Games Federation

    Welcome to week 4 We will focus on how to persuade other people on our points of view. In order to do that we must know how to use persuasive language effectively

    Context:

    • Commonwealth Games

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

    • Research using key words
    • Record information accurately
    • Create generalisations based on the information we have collected
    • Convey ideas clearly using visual techniques

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identified the key works I need in my research
    • Used a research template to record my findings
    • Categorised my information into groups and sub groups
    • Used my groups to create some labels or headings to describe the contents of the group
    • Created a poster than shows my ideas clearly

    Homework:
    Reading Plus



  • Term 3 Week 5

    NZ athletes proudly on show at Comm Games opening ceremony

    MHJC Learning Framework Step:

    • Exploring - what does the context mean?  What do we already know? What do we need to find out? 

    Activities:

    1.  Selecting an article to write on
    2. Finding 3 reliable sources 
    3. SEXY Breakdwon

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

    • Write for a specific purpose and audience
    • Research using key words
    • Record information accurately

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Used a planning template and writing framework to structure my writing
    • Identified the key works I need in my research
    • Used a research template to record my findings

    Homework:
    Reading Plus


    Explanation Notes

    Ideas include thoughts/feelings, experiences or sensory qualities.

    Develop ideas means to build on a single idea by adding detail, linking that idea to

    other ideas and details, and working towards a coherent planned whole.

    Detail includes description, information, choice of words, etc.

    Controlled means deliberate use of language (vocabulary, syntax).

    Structure material means developing and organising writing appropriately for the purpose and audience.

    Writing conventions include spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and paragraphing. eg mixed tense sequences, run on sentences, miscapitalisations.

  • Term 3 WEEK 6

    New Zealand | Commonwealth Games Federation

    Good Morning...Week 5 already!  The rest of the term will fly by! 

    Context:

    • Commonwealth Games

    Activities:

    1. How to write an introduction
    2. SEXY Paragraphs 
    3. How to write a conclusion

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

    • Write for a specific purpose and audience
    • Generate ideas in a group
    • Categorise and evaluate ideas

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • used SEXY to write intros and conclusion
    • Used a process to generate a range of ideas
    • Created a set of criteria to select ideas
    • Used my criteria to identify the idea I want to develop further

    Homework:
    Reading Plus

  • Term 3, Week 7


    Good morning everyone, I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  

    Context:

    • Commonwealth Games

    MHJC Learning Framework Step:

    • Plan and do!

    Activities:

    1. Research and select appropriate evidence
    2. Craft persuasive writing piece 

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

    • Write for a specific purpose and audience
    • Generate ideas in a group
    • Categorise and evaluate ideas
    • Develop an idea from concept to implementation

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Researched my topic
    • Provided evidence on my topic
    • Crafted a piece of persuasive writing on my topic

    Homework:
    Reading Plus

  • Term 3 Week 8

    Recent Match Report - ENG Women vs NZ Women 3rd Place Play-Off 2022 |  ESPNcricinfo.com

    Context:

    • "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot...."

    MHJC Learning Framework Step:

    • Plan and Do! 

    Activities:

    1. Editing + Peer Feedback
    2. Taking on feedback and fixing

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

    • Write for a specific purpose and audience
    • Generate ideas in a group
    • Edit our work
    • Take on feedback and apply it where neccessary

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use SEXY to edit my peers work
    • Take on feedback and apply it to my writing

    Homework:
    Reading Plus

  • 19 September - 24 September

  • 26 September - 2 October

  • 3 October - 9 October

  • 10 October - 16 October

  • 17 October - 23 October

  • 24 October - 30 October

  • 31 October - 6 November

  • 7 November - 13 November

  • Term 4 Week 7



  • 21 November - 27 November

  • 28 November - 4 December

  • 5 December - 11 December