8C1 English
Weekly outline
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Kia ora 8C1.
Welcome to 2023@MHJC!
I am excited to be teaching you again this year!
There is a great deal for you to discover about yourself and to utilise your strengths to be the best you can be this year! Great year for you to invest in yourself and nurture your pono to grow greatness across the 4 cornerstones of MHJC!Integrity/ Pono
Compassion/ Awhinatanga
Learning to Learn/ Ako
Life-long learner/ Wānanga
Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar.
KIA MANA AKE!
KEEP GROWING GREATNESS!Aroha nui
Mrs Nalini Narayan
Karakia
Term 1 context: Culture and Collective IdentityKey Concept - Identity - is the state or fact of being the same. It refers to the particular features that define individuals, groups, things, eras, places, symbols and styles. Identity can be observed, or it can be constructed, asserted and shaped by external and internal influences.
Key Concept - Culture - encompasses a range of learned and shared beliefs, values, interests, attitudes, products, ways of knowing and patterns of behaviour created by human communities. The concept of culture is dynamic and organic.
In Term 1, to help us explore the ideas of Culture and Collective Identity, we will be studying/producing short texts (such as poetry, articles, visuals etc.) to embrace who we are (individually and collectively) and empower ourselves to be proud of who we are as individuals and groups.
Strands covered:
making meaning of ideas or information received (listening, reading, and viewing)
creating meaning for myself or others (speaking, writing, and presenting).
Aim:
To become more effective oral, written, and visual communicators by:
using knowledge and skills to engage with tasks and texts that are increasingly sophisticated and challenging, and doing this in increasing depth.
Achievement Objectives covered at L5: (Learning Intentions)
Processes and Strategies:
- thinks critically about texts with increasing understanding and confidence
Structure:
- recognises and understands how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situation
- identifies particular points of view and recognises that texts can position a reader
Ideas:
- makes meaning of increasingly complex texts by identifying and understanding main and subsidiary ideas and the links between them
- makes connections by thinking about underlying ideas within and between texts from a range of contexts
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Week 3
Whakatauki of the Week:
Whiria te tangata.
Weave the people together.
Our Way and Us.
To truly explore context of culture and collective identity, we kickstart with poetry. Why poetry, you may ask?
So let's get straight into it with 'What makes us, 'Us'?
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- brainstormed and shared our collective traits as Coast Whanau.
- expressed my feelings explicitly in my poem
- Make my poem very creative.
Activities:
- What makes Coast, 'Coast-? activity on Google Classroom
- Examplar of poems 'What makes me, Me?'
- Write own What makes Coast, 'Coast'? poem
- Publish for the audience
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Kia ora 8C1
See Google Classroom for Novel Study activity.
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Kia ora 8C1.
Welcome to Week 5 of term 1!
Monday: Library (Return/issue out books, independent novel study)
This week. we will look at how our we, our parents, our tūpuna have made Aorearoa our home. We will explore the journeys and experiences of etablishing ourselves in Aotearoa.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Read the story From Afghanistan to Aotearoa SJ L4 (Open the link to read the story)
Activities:
- Read the story From Afghanistan to Aotearoa SJ L4 (Open the link to read the story)
- Complete the follow up activity shared on Google Classroom From Afghanistan to Aotearoa
- Create a graphic/ storyboard of your journey to New Zealand
- Write a diary entry detailing your tūpuna's or your personal experience of moving to New Zealand/ establishing your identity in New Zealand.
- Write a poem to share your hopes and dreams, emotions and feelings of living in Aotearoa.
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Kia ora 8C1. Welcome to Week 6!
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- I am PLANNING and writing an essay on a given prompt
- I am applying appropriate writing skills to explain my ideas to my readers.
This week, our focus is writing. We will brainstorm, research, plan and write on a topic related to out context - Our Way and Us.
Session 1 - Brainstorn, research and plan
Session 2 - Silent, individual writing. You will use your plan to write.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- brainstorm ideas, research form details and plan my essay (3-5 paagraphs with ideas and details)
- write an essay using my plan
- proofread and edit my writing before submitting
Activities:
- Class brainstorm - 10 minutes
- Research and decide the main ideas for the essay - take notes
- Plan the essay in paragraphs - Introduction , main points (each point in separate paragraphs), conclusion
- Proofread and edit the essay
Homework:
Novel Study - continue reading and completing the reading log.
MHJC Blackout Poetry Competition
See the MHJC offical website for more information.
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Kia ora 8C2.
This week we will revise paragraph writing.
You will be using the PEEL structure to write complete paragraphs
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to write paragraphs using PEEL structure
- We are practising writing PEEL paragraphs
- We are finding the meannigs of words in the text.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
Identify how the key words are used to support the message
Understand the meaning of the key words
Know the parts of PEEL and what I need to do when writing my pararaphs
Use PEEL paragraph structure to write a clear, detailed essay
Activities:
- Relationship article- reading and discussion
- Follow up activity on the artcle - see Google Classroom , Write answers in your English book.
- Write paragraphs using PEEL structure. - Write in your English book.
- Write an essay on the theme relationships - Write in your English book.
Homework:
Continue reafing your novel. Complete the Reading Log after each chapter.
Blackout Poetry competition
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Kia ora 8C1. Welcome to Week 9!
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
To understand the importance of the celebrations so that we can know each other better and be more tolerant of each other.
- We are FOCUSING describing and explaining cultural celebrations in NZ for better understanding.
- We are FOCUSING on recalling our understanding of PEEL paragraph structure to complete the written essay task in the lesson.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
name some celebrations in NZ
discuss the significance of these celebrations in our diverse community
apply the PEEL paragraph structure to our written task
Activities:
- Cultural Celebrations lessons slides (click to open the link)
- See Google Classroom for acitvities - Mix and Match activity
Homework:
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Kia ora 8C1
Week 10
Novel Study continued.
Submit your Reading Log on Google Classroom by Wednesday.
All novels will be collected and returned to the library this week.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING and producing book reviews to pique interest
- We are applying persuasive writing techniques to pique interest
Kia ora 8C1
Welcome back!
I hope you've taken out time to have a well-deserved break, and now are recharged and ready for Term 2!
We start the term with writing book reviews! The aim of your book review is to persuade you audience to either read or not read the book.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- write a detailed review which shows my strong views on a book a have read.
Activities: How to Write a Perfect Book Review?
See Google Classroom for the book review activity.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING and producing book reviews to pique interest
- We are applying persuasive writing techniques to pique interest
This week, we aim gto write and proofread/edit book reviews.
See Week 1 plaanning on MHOL and Google Classroom for activities asnd resources.
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Library : Wednesday
Noa'ia 8C1
This is Rotuman Language Week
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to create descriptive writing
- We are EXPLORING some language features to give details
- We are EXPLORING how to paint a picture with words and sentences in the reader's mind
This week our focus is learning to write descriptively. In particular, you will be writing 'a moment in time' piece of writing on the context, war.
First, learn how to create 'a moment in time' writing.Success Criteria: I can/have...
- name and explain some figurative language
- use fresh vocabulary to describe something
- give clear details to paint a picture in the reader's mind
Activities:
- EP task - Complete the three tasks to learn more.
- Descriptive Writing slide presentation
Homework:
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This is the MHJC Kindness Week!
English-Global Studies Assessment in progress.
See MHOL and Google Classroom for details and helpful resources.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are applying descriptive writing techniques to pique interest
- We are planning, creating and presenting 'a moment in time' descriptive writing
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KIA ORA 8C1. I HOPE YOU ALL ARE KEEPING WELL. AWESOME EFFORT WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT!
This week, we get stuck into some rollercoaster adventure writing
PICK-A-PATH ADVENTURE STORY!
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING and constructing creative writing texts in the form of pick-a-path adventure stories.
See Google Classroom for details
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Kia ora 8C1. Welcome to Week 8.
This week we start with persuasive speeches!
The theme is 'Kaitiakitanga'
You will brainstorm, research, plan, write and deliver a speech on the theme, 'Kaitiakitanga'
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are applying persuasive writing techniques to pique interest
- We are planning and constructing persuasive texts in thev form of a speech.
See Google Classroom for resourcesc and activity.
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Speeches in progress.
Refer to Google Classroom for resources and activities.
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WEEK 1 TERM 3
Welcome to Term 3, 8C1!
This week is all about quickly completing your speech write up if you haven't already, proofreading and editing and getting your que cards ready!
You will then start memorising and practising your speech!
'Kaitiakitanga'
Write and deliver a speech on the theme, 'Kaitiakitanga'
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are applying persuasive writing techniques to pique interest
- We are planning and constructing persuasive texts in the form of a speech.
See Google Classroom for resourcesc and activity.
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Speech presentations in progress.
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Speech presentations in progress.
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Speech presentations in progress.
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Kia ora 8C1
Werlcome to Week 5
Novel Study starts this week
Literature Cirlces (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING showing detailed understanding of what we read.
- We are FOCUSING reading longer texts (novel)
- We are showing positive collaboration and teamwork in group discussions
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- read the required chapters
- answered the activity questions to show detailed understanding of what I read
- prepared and actively participated in group discussions
Activities:
Literature Cirlces (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Unfinished novel study tasks
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Kia ora 8C1
Werlcome to Week 6
Novel Study continues.
Literature Cirlces (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING showing detailed understanding of what we read.
- We are FOCUSING reading longer texts (novel)
- We are showing positive collaboration and teamwork in group discussions
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- read the required chapters
- answered the activity questions to show detailed understanding of what I read
- prepared and actively participated in group discussions
Activities:
Literature Cirlces (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Unfinished novel study tasks
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Kia ora 8C1
Welcome to Week 7
Novel Study continues.
Literature Circles (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
Write responses in your your book.
WEEKLY PLAN
Monday: Club meeting and discussion
Wednesday: Reading / Activity
Thursday: Activity
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on showing detailed understanding of what we read.
- We are FOCUSING on reading longer texts (novel)
- We are showing positive collaboration and teamwork in group discussions
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- read the required chapters
- answered the activity questions to show detailed understanding of what I read
- prepared and actively participated in group discussions
Activities:
Literature Circles (Groups, novel pdf and activities are in Google Classroom)
All activities are in your group pack
Write all answers in your book.
Homework:
Catch up with your chapter readings
Unfinished novel study tasks before every Monday
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Kia ora 8C1
Welcome to Week 8
Novel Study continues.
Literature Circles (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
Write responses in your your book.
WEEKLY PLAN
Monday: Club meeting and discussion
Wednesday: Reading
Thursday: Activity
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on showing detailed understanding of what we read.
- We are FOCUSING on reading longer texts (novel)
- We are showing positive collaboration and teamwork in group discussions
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- read the required chapters
- answered the activity questions to show detailed understanding of what I read
- prepared and actively participated in group discussions
Activities:
Literature Circles (Groups, novel pdf and activities are in Google Classroom)
All activities are in your group pack
Write all answers in your book.
Homework:
Catch up with your chapter readings
Unfinished novel study tasks before every Monday
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Kia ora 8C1
Te Wiki o te reo Maori
Novel Study continues.
Literature Circles (Groups and activities are in Google Classroom)
Write responses in your your book.
WEEKLY PLAN
Monday: Club meeting and discussion
Wednesday: Reading
Thursday: Activity
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on showing detailed understanding of what we read.
- We are FOCUSING on reading longer texts (novel)
- We are showing positive collaboration and teamwork in group discussions
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- read the required chapters
- answered the activity questions to show detailed understanding of what I read
- prepared and actively participated in group discussions
Activities:
Literature Circles (Groups, novel pdf and activities are in Google Classroom)
All activities are in your group pack
Write all answers in your book.
Homework:
Catch up with your chapter readings
Unfinished novel study tasks before every Monday
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Kia ora 8C1. Nau mai haere mai to Wiki Tekau
This week we are doing post-reading activities to show understanding of the novel we have read.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are planning and producing learning tasks to demonstrate understanding of what we read (novel)
- We are demonstrating understanding of plot structure by constructing plot diagram.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Plot poster - drawn and described the plot structure
- Character Analysis - written a letter to a character
Activities:
See the attachments below and Google Classroom for the activites.
Homework:
Unfinished class tasks.
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Bula 8C1! Haere mai to Term 4!
This week we are doing post-reading activities to show understanding of the novel we have read.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are planning and producing learning tasks to demonstrate understanding of what we read (novel)
- We are demonstrating understanding of plot structure by constructing plot diagram.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Plot poster - drawn and described the plot structure
- Character Analysis - written a letter to a character
Activities:
See the attachments below and Google Classroom for the activites.
Homework:
Unfinished class tasks.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on writing complete paragraphs
- We are FOCUSING writing paragraphs using the PEEL structure
- We are FOCUSING proofreading and editing our essay
Fakaalofa Lahi Atu 8C1!
It is Niuean language!
Are you still struggling to start your paragraphs? Do you often get stuck with what to write in your paragraphs? Well, it's easy, just PEEL it!
This week, we will learn/ revise how to write complete paragraph suing the PEEL method.
Learning Intentions:
- I will be able to explain the PEEL paragraph structure.
- I will be able to write a PEEL paragraph in response to a writing prompt.
Success Criteria:
- I can identify the four components of a PEEL paragraph: Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link.
- I can write a clear and concise topic sentence that states their main point.
- I can provide relevant evidence to support their topic sentence.
- I can explain how their evidence supports their topic sentence.
- I can use a link sentence to connect their paragraph to the rest of their writing.
Learning activities:
- How to write a PEEL paragraph
Prompt: Why is it important to be kind to others?
See Google Classroom for resources and activitiesPoint: Being kind to others is important because it makes the world a better place.
Evidence: When we are kind to others, it makes them feel good and it can brighten their day. It can also make us feel good and it can strengthen our relationships.
Explanation: When we are kind to others, we are showing them that we care about them and that we value their feelings. This can help to create a more positive and supportive environment for everyone.
Link: In conclusion, being kind to others is important because it makes the world a better place for everyone.
In class we will be using the prompts given to write our own paragraphs using the PEEL structure.
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Kia ora 8C1
Nau mai, haere mai to Week 3.
This week, our focus is to complete the writing task and complete all EP tasks assigned.
Library: Next week Tuesday
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING writing complete paragraphs
- We are FOCUSING writing paragraphs using the PEEL method
- We are FOCUSING proofreading and editing our essay
Success Criteria: I have...
- proofread and edited my writing
- completed all EP tasks
Activities:
- Writing task on paper
- EP tasks- language and grammar
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Kia ora 8C1. Welcome to Week 5!
This week, we start exploring visual language through short films.
We will learn some common camera techniques film makers use. They use these techniques to arouse interest and to pass important messages.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING characters, themes and narrative in films
- We are EXPLORING visual language techniques used in films.
- We are EXPLORING camera techniques directors used to achieve certain effect.
I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:
- Emerging:
- I know what I am learning and why
- I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
- Growing:
- I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
- I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps
MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Digital Literacy
Success Criteria: I can
- tell the diffferece between visual techniques and verbal techniques
- name some common camera techniques
- watch films AND analyse the camera techniques directors have used
- describe the main idea (theme), characters and narrative in the films I watched
Activities:
See Google Classroom for resources and activites.
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Kia ora 8C1. Welcome to Week 5!
This week, we start exploring visual language through short films.
We will learn some common camera techniques film makers use. They use these techniques to arouse interest and to pass important messages.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING characters, themes and narrative in films
- We are EXPLORING visual language techniques used in films.
- We are EXPLORING camera techniques directors used to achieve certain effect.
I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:
- Emerging:
- I know what I am learning and why
- I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
- Growing:
- I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
- I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps
MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Digital Literacy
Success Criteria: I can
- tell the diffferece between visual techniques and verbal techniques
- name some common camera techniques
- watch films AND analyse the camera techniques directors have used
- describe the main idea (theme), characters and narrative in the films I watched
Activities:
See Google Classroom for resources and activites.
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WEEK 6
Refer to Week 5 planning. Complete your task in Google Classroom.
E-asttle Reading
Library
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WEEK 7
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING visual language techniques used in films.
- We are EXPLORING camera techniques directors used to achieve certain effect.
- We are EXPLORING characters, themes and narrative in films.
This week, we will study another short film.
'One Shoe Short'
Success Criteria: I can
- answer the questions basec on the story plot
- back up my anwers with evicence from the film
- identify different camera shots and angles used in this fim
Activities:
- Complete Part and Part 2 in Google Classroom.
I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:
- Emerging:
- I know what I am learning and why
- I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
- Growing:
- I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
- I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps
MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Digital Literacy
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Kia ora 8C1
Welcomec to Week 8!
This week we will study a feature film as a visual text.
Our major focus is character development (how certain characters have evolved from beginning to middle through to the end of the film).
We will also analyse the lessons certain characters have taught us through their traits and actions in the film.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING visual language techniques used in films.
- We are EXPLORING camera techniques directors used to achieve certain effect.
- We are EXPLORING characters, themes and narrative in films.
- We are exploring character development in visual texts
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- studied the film as a visual text
- used PEEL paragraph structure to explain hoe cerain characters have evolved in the film
- explained the important lesson learnt from these characters.
Activities:
See Google Classroom for the activities.
I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:
- Emerging:
- I know what I am learning and why
- I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
- Growing:
- I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
- I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
- I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps
MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Digital Literacy
