Weekly outline

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  • 29 January - 4 February

  • 5 February - 11 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING now Language and literature give us insights into ourselves and othersMā te reo, ka mōhio; mā te reo ka mārama; mā te reo ka ora
    • We are EXPLORING texts, linking our analysis with our Global Studies learning about the brain and how its systems help us to learn, and influence our actions and reactions.

    MHJC Great Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Brain

    Katelyn and Pranav with Brain Showing


    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • read an article describing how the brain learns and identified key structural features
    • applied the ideas in the article by creating a study guide for myself, identifying study techniques and how these link to the brain's learning systems.

    Hei Mahi / Activities: See Google Classroom and in-class resources







  • 12 February - 18 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING now Language and literature give us insights into ourselves and othersMā te reo, ka mōhio; mā te reo ka mārama; mā te reo ka ora
    • We are EXPLORING texts, linking our analysis with our Global Studies learning about the brain and how its systems help us to learn, and influence our actions and reactions.

    MHJC Great Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Brain

    Katelyn and Pranav with Brain Showing


    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: As last week

    Hei Mahi / Activities: 

    • Continuing our study guides, to demonstrate our understanding of the brain's learning systems and how these can be applied to a study guide.
    • Grammer revision





  • 19 February - 25 February


    Continuing from last week: Launched short story study.


    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:

    Ensure that you are reading your novel, as you will be referring to it in your assessment.


  • 26 February - 3 March

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • completed  Launched character/ event activities, exploring how my understanding of how the brain works can help me to make connections with the story
    • explored the concept of different readers' perspectives

    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
    Literacy Book - see google classroom.


  • 4 March - 10 March

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explored characters in our second short text study, One Good Reason, and how my understanding of how the brain works can help me to make connections with the story
    • explored the concept of different readers' perspectives

      Mahi Kāinga / Homework:
      Literacy Book - see google classroom.



    1. 11 March - 17 March


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on comparing how characters in the story take action/ respond to events
      • We are FOCUSING on identifying and explaining how these character actions relate to what we have learned in Global Studies about human behaviour and the brain

      See assessment task.


    2. 18 March - 24 March

      Continued from last week.

      See assessment task.


    3. 25 March - 31 March

    4. 1 April - 7 April

    5. 8 April - 14 April

    6. 15 April - 21 April

    7. 22 April - 28 April

    8. 29 April - 5 May

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      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      Through study of oral texts which advocate for people and the environment, we are EXPLORING how text creators manipulate the codes, conventions, and features of texts for effect and to suit their own preferences and style.

      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: 

      • I can structure an interpretation of a text by drawing on different perspectives, evidence from the text, and my experiences and knowledge of literature
      • I can use my critical analysis of the texts to affirm or resist how a text positions me or others.

    9. 6 May - 12 May

      Continued from last week:

      Hei Mahi / Activities:

      1. Speaking practice: quick speeches
      2. Interpret a range of spoken texts, identifying purpose, perspectives and how language creates meaning that may position the audience. 



    10. 13 May - 19 May

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING a persuasive spoken text so that we can convey our understanding of how adaptations/modifications/attitudes can create equity/equality/ action in life and to challenges faced.


      For activities, see Google Classroom

    11. 20 May - 26 May

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING a persuasive spoken text so that we can convey our understanding of how adaptations/modifications/attitudes can create equity/equality/ action in life and to challenges faced.



      For activities, see Google Classroom

    12. 27 May - 2 June

      Continued from last week. 

      Please remember to review the assessment task instructions on Google Classroom


    13. 3 June - 9 June

      Kia ora...

      • Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

        • completed activities to familiarise myself with how to cite sources (APA style) for a bibliography

        • participated in speech practice and peer feedback

      • Mahi Kāinga / Homework:

        Practise your speeches at home for presentation in week 7 (during class time)


    14. 10 June - 16 June

      Assessment: speech presentation week!

      See google classroom for schedule. All speeches/ presentations will be presented in class time in front of your chosen audience (recommend 2-4 supporters).




    15. 17 June - 23 June


      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING on our learning about equity and equality (PEH) by generating a static image that shows the barriers faced by different groups in sports, and how these can be overcome though adaptation/ modification
      • The static image should meet the purpose of highlighting these issues and reflect on how people challenge the world to achieve equity and equality.
      I know that the texts I create:
      • can have multiple layers of ideas, with deeper meanings and contradictions within the text
      • include structural elements can be arranged for deliberate effect to build up meaning across the text.

      Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

      Lupe and Neha with handshake icon


      Kia ora...

      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • used a creative process to experiment and innovate, making decisions that extend or elevate my ideas and personal voice
      • deliberately combine written language, oral language, and other modes (e.g., gestural or visual modes) to add layers to my storytelling

    16. 24 June - 30 June

      Continued from last week:

      Task: create a static image (poster) which conveys the importance of equity and equality in sport

      Audience: students in Maunga Whānau 


      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • used a creative process to experiment and innovate, making decisions that extend or elevate my ideas and personal voice
      • deliberately combine written language, oral language, and other modes (e.g., gestural or visual modes) to add layers to my storytelling


    17. 1 July - 7 July

      Continued from last week:

      Task: create a static image (poster) which conveys the importance of equity and equality in sport

      Audience: students in Maunga Whānau 


      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • used a creative process to experiment and innovate, making decisions that extend or elevate my ideas and personal voice
      • deliberately combine written language, oral language, and other modes (e.g., gestural or visual modes) to add layers to my storytelling


    18. 8 July - 14 July

    19. 15 July - 21 July

    20. 22 July - 28 July

      This week
      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING a range of texts to observe how people collaborate, recognising that our own bias (and the bias of the text creator) can influence how texts are interpreted and understood.

      Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

      Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

      Wänanga: The 5 Cs


      Kia ora Year 10!

      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • explored different values and characteristics with my classmates in order to understand how people act and react differently to different texts and situations. 

      Hei Mahi / Activities - see Google Classroom


    21. 29 July - 4 August

      Kia ora Year 10!

      Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • explored different values and characteristics with my classmates in order to understand how people act and react differently to different texts and situations. 

      Hei Mahi / Activities - see Google Classroom


    22. 5 August - 11 August

    23. 12 August - 18 August

    24. 19 August - 25 August

    25. 26 August - 1 September

    26. 2 September - 8 September

    27. 9 September - 15 September

    28. 16 September - 22 September

    29. 23 September - 28 September

    30. 30 September - 6 October

    31. 7 October - 13 October

    32. 14 October - 20 October

    33. 21 October - 27 October

    34. 28 October - 3 November

    35. 4 November - 10 November

    36. 11 November - 17 November

    37. 18 November - 24 November

    38. 25 November - 1 December

    39. 2 December - 8 December

    40. 9 December - 15 December

    41. 16 December - 22 December