7M2 English
Weekly outline
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REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on how we can use images to express ideas
Kia ora 7M2
This week we will be focusing on getting to know our classmates. In English class, we will be spending time throughout the year discussing ideas about texts we read and videos/talks that we watch. Our activities this week will focus on effective discussions.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- created a static image All About Me (instructions and examples will be given in class)
Activities:
In class. Also, see google classroom
Homework:
This week, please complete your Reading Plus tasks: 4 See Readers, 2 vocabulary tasks, and 2 visual skills tasks. Please let me know if you have any difficulties with the program. -
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on how we can use images to express ideas
Te Matatini: Many faces In learning more about my teachers and classmates, I can understand how we will work together to create a fun and comfortable learning environment.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- I have shared my About Me Collage and also earned about other people in my class
- I have reflected on how people use images and symbols to express ideas
Activities:
See Google classroom
Please remember to bring your reading book to every lesson.
Homework:
Reading for fun: spend time reading your library book every dayReading Comprehension Practice: please keep up with your Reading Plus tasks. See me if you have any challenges.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING by discussing our ideas so that we can produce a written explanation of why it is important for us to care about/ for a chosen outdoor environment
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- discussed why it is important to care about our outdoor environments
- planned my writing so that I am ready to write an explanation text
Activities:
See Google Classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus tasksLibrary book reading
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Kia ora
Last week, we discussed our next writing task and gathered ideas by talking about our learning and making notes.
This week, we will be using our ideas to plan and write our article in class.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING by discussing our ideas so that we can produce a visual poster which represents our chosen outdoor environment. We will be using our knowledge of colour, image and symbol to express ideas
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- reviewed my learning on colours, symbols and images and how these can be used to express ideas
- designed a poster which represents our outdoor environment
Activities: See Google Classroom
Homework:
Holistic Report Links: digital literacy. Using media tools.
Reading Plus tasks -
Kia ora...We are returning to our writing focus this week.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- completed my camp reflection writing task (or alternative writing task)
- participated in writing skills activities
Activities:
See Google Classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus
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Kia ora...
This week we will be using our camp reflection writing to learn about tone/register.
We will also practice proofreading to correct punctuation errors.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- I have completed activities and used my understanding of tone/register and proofreading to edit my writing
Activities:
See google classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- understood how I change my talk and writing depending on my audience
- understood when and why formal language is used
- understood when and why informal language is used
Activities:
- See g.classroom and in class activities
Homework:
Reading Plus -
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING the pros and cons of space exploration
- We are EXPLORING our questions about space exploration
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- participated in reading, discussion, and note-taking activities to explore the pros and cons of space exploration
Activities:
In class/ google classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus tasks
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We will PLANNING our argumentation/discursive writing by consulting our class notes on the pros and cons of space exploration.
- We will apply our knowledge of formal writing to a draft essay on this topic, presenting both arguments for our reader
Kia ora!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- organised my notes into a plan for discursive writing (argumentation)
- completed a draft of a discursive essay presenting the pros and cons of space exploration
Activities:
See Google Classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus. Also, continue working on your discursive essay so it is complete by the end of Friday's lesson. -
Continuing our focus on completing our first draft of your first essay.
Check your document regularly for feedback and ask lots of questions!
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING our questions about space exploration
Well done on your first essays! This week, we will be working on descriptive writing.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- explored a range of video and picture prompts to build a descriptive vocabulary bank
- developed some written descriptions of life as a space explorer!
Activities:
In class/ google classroom
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- completed my report to Mission Control, paying attention to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Added descriptions to my writing to help convey the environment in space and on Mars.
Activities:
Work on your assessment doc and respond to feedback given.
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora...
Today we begin assembling our video report to Mission Control
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- worked in my group to develop a script for our presentation
- worked with my group to develop accompanying slides.
- practised our presentation as a group
Activities:
- in class
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Success Criteria: I can/have...
- worked in my group to develop a script for our presentation
- worked with my group to develop accompanying slides.
- practised our presentation as a group
Activities:
In class: practicing presentation skills
Presenting begins on Friday!
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Kia ora Year 7!
This term our learning context is Countries and Cultures (FIFA world cup links). We will be exploring other countries and cultures to better understand ourselves and others.
Through this context, we will be…
…EXPLORING a range of different text types and their conventions
…FOCUSING on developing our writing skills
…constructing a range of different texts to demonstrate our understanding of different countries and cultures and adding these to our Writing Portfolios
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING text types
Success Criteria: I can/have...- completed activities to learn more about identifying and interpreting the meaning poetic devices
Reading Plus
Homework Blooket game to help us learn poetic device terms (see google classroom)Stage 1 - I can use oral, written and non-verbal communications skills to communicate ideas
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
We are PLANNING descriptive writing so that we can apply our learning of how to use poetic devices to create an effect.
Stage 1 - I can use oral, written and non-verbal communications skills to communicate ideas
Success Criteria: I can/have...
planned and written a short descriptive writing piece (travel blog)
demonstrated my knowledge of how to use poetic devices to create effects
Homework:
Reading PlusHomework Blooket game to help us learn poetic device terms (see google classroom)
Holistic report links: thinking processes and strategies. Using planning templates to structure writing. -
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on how writers use poetic devices (e.g. similes, metaphor, alliteration, and so on) to create effects and/or to impact the reader.
- We are discussing our own responses as readers.
Paearu Angitu/ Success Criteria: I can/have...
responded to the poetic devices used by writers and described their effect/impact on me as a reader.
Hei Mahi/ Activities:
See class activities.
Mahi kainga/ Homework:
- Reading Plus.
- Ensure Commas work is up to date (on G.classroom)
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on how writers use poetic devices (e.g. similes, metaphor, alliteration, and so on) to create effects and/or to impact the reader.
- We are discussing our own responses as readers.
Holistic report links: 5C's - critical thinking and written communication -
- We are FOCUSING on how writers use poetic devices (e.g. similes, metaphor, alliteration, and so on) to create effects and/or to impact the reader.
- We are discussing our own responses as readers.
We are demonstrating our learning through our second assessment task (see top of page)
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are preparing to write our own travel blogs for destinations in our FIFA countries
- We will be PLANNING descriptive writing so that we can apply our learning of how to use poetic devices to create an effect.
Holistic report links: 5Cs
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We are completing our planning and writing this week.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
We are learning to edit and proofread our writing by identifying areas for improvement. We are enhancing our writing through careful consideration and development of our language choices and our use of sentence structures for effect.Paearu Angitu/ Success Criteria: This week, I can/have…
identified ways in which to enhance my writing
used feedback to support my edits
MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Feedback: I give and receive feedback to enhance my writing and that of others
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This week we are continuing our FOCUS on polishing our travel blogs.
Paearu Angitu/ Success Criteria: This week, I can/have…
used feedback to support my edits
ensured that my travel blog is a cohesive whole
added my work to my writing portfolio on Google Classroom.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING characters in stories about challenges/ communication/ leadership
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- participated in activities to explore character and character development in my chosen short story.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
In class/ Google Classroom
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Reading Plus -
Continuing Exploring..
Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
- participated in activities to explore plot development in my chosen short story.
Hei Mahi / Activities:
In class/ Google Classroom
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Reading Plus -
Exploring...Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
participated in activities to explore character in my chosen short story to help me understand character motivations and how these link to the author’s purpose
Hei Mahi / Activities:
In class/ Google Classroom
Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
Reading Plus -
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on identifying main ideas/ message in the story, and how authors show these ideas through events and character actions.
- We are selecting examples from the story, and explaining how the author uses events and characters to show the main idea/ message.
- We are discussing the impacts of the idea/message on the reader (real world links)
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Continuing last week's focus.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING a group short story so that we can apply our understanding of sports and adventure stories to our own writing.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING a group short story so that we can apply our understanding of sports and adventure stories to our own writing.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING a group short story so that we can apply our understanding of sports and adventure stories to our own writing.
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