Weekly outline

  • General

  • TERM 1 WEEK 1

    N/A - Admin week & relationship building

  • TERM 1 WEEK 2

    An introductory week where I learn about you, how you function as a class and get an insight into your current skillset as students of English.

    Success Criteria: 

    • I will be able to show my current stage of writing through completing the paragraph activity set out for me.

    Activities:

    1. Paragraph Writing
    2. 'What is a text?' Worksheet
    3. Library

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations with Mātauranga Māori to compare and contrast common practices, beliefs and spiritual figures
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by selecting relevant texts and applying our three levels of comprehension

    In class we introduced the basics of 'History's Mysteries' and our overall learning intentions, and our goals going forward.

  • TERM 1 WEEK 3

    Success Criteria:

    • I will be able to showcase my understanding of grammar conventions in multiple writing formats.

    Activities:

    1. Paragraph Writing - Grammar Conventions
    2. Mōku ake, ko ahau (all about me) Activity
    3. Introduction: Informational Writing

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
  • TERM 1 WEEK 4

    Kia ora class, this week is continuing our focus on grammar punctuation conventions across different writing formats, completing our Mōku ake, ko ahau (all about me) activity and learning about the purpose of informational writing, and how you can best use this skill in future classes.

    Success Criteria: 

    • I will be able to showcase an understanding of informational writing by explaining the history of my chosen ancient Egyptian God.

    Activities:

    1. Mōku ake, ko ahau (all about me) activity
    2. Informational Writing

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations with Mātauranga Māori to compare and contrast common practices, beliefs and spiritual figures
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by selecting relevant texts and applying our three levels of comprehension
  • TERM 1 WEEK 5

    Kia ora 9W1, this week heralds our shift into stringent, tight focusing on texts as sources of information you need to be able to decode for your own purposes. Firstly, a second round of informational writing, focusing on a short story that challenges the reader to list and explain a variety of Te Reo words.

    Visual texts will be part of your upcoming assessment, being part of the evidence you need to decipher. To this end, your task will be to learn about visual texts and how to properly break them down, as well continuing our term-long focus on grammar conventions and accuracy of writing.

    Success Criteria:

    • I will be able to answer a variety of questions on different kinds of texts, with a focus on visual texts and how they can be deciphered for information.

    Activities:

    1. 'What is a text?' Part 2
    2. The Enchanted Stingray - Story
    3. Library

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
  • TERM 1 WEEK 6

    Kia ora 9W1, this week is an extension of last week's work. You will be finishing last week's focus on analysing different text types, with a second task on video texts to bolster our visual text focus.

    Success Criteria:

    • I have successfully deciphered a variety of visual texts and clearly explained their meaning in correct conventions.

    Activities:

    1. 'What is a text?' Part 3

    Follow Up Tasks:
    Summary practice - writing a summary of the book you have been doing for silent reading.


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations with Mātauranga Māori to compare and contrast common practices, beliefs and spiritual figures
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
  • TERM 1 WEEK 7

    Kia ora, this is Part 1 of our Assessment Week, the forensic investigation task that we are doing over the course of two weeks. The associated material is below.

    Success Criteria: 

    • I will show success by analysing the evidence provided to me and beginning to piece together a formal and grammatically correct description of the event.

    Activities:

    1. Assessment Planning/Outlining
    2. Carrying out the Assessment - Description, Background and Beginning Evidence


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills.
  • TERM 1 WEEK 8

    We are continuing our Forensic Assessment - analysing evidence presented to them and how to properly write and summarise an evidence transcript, as well as tidying up our descriptions and really editing our paragraph structure to reflect our role as forensic investigators.

    Success Criteria:

    • I will be able to show a completed interview transcript, written in proper interviewing conventions.

    Activities:

    1. Forensic Assessment - Evidence & Transcript
    2. Forensic Files Detour - How do forensic investigators complete a job?
    3. Library time - mental break

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
  • TERM 1 WEEK 9

    Last week of our assessment - this week will primarily be about tidying up, with one class set aside for clearly laying out the expectations of the marking rubric now that you have completed a significant portion of the assessment. This will give you all the keys towards successfully achieving this long task.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
  • TERM 1 WEEK 10

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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations with Mātauranga Māori to compare and contrast common practices, beliefs and spiritual figures
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by selecting relevant texts and applying our three levels of comprehension

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  • TERM 1 WEEK 11

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    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations with Mātauranga Māori to compare and contrast common practices, beliefs and spiritual figures
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by applying proper paragraph structure to communicate our findings
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by using our research and analysing skills
    • We are EXPLORING... ancient civilizations by selecting relevant texts and applying our three levels of comprehension

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  • 15 April - 21 April

  • 22 April - 28 April

  • 29 April - 5 May

    Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’
    -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.
    -We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    CONTEXT/BIG IDEA: Let the Force Be With You: Space

    Activities: 

    -This term we will be doing film study, ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ 

    -Completing the pre-watching questions this week:

    -DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? ARE THEY OLDER OR YOUNGER TO YOU?

    -WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP DO YOU HAVE WITH YOUR SIBLINGS?
    -WHAT IS ‘CONFLICT?’ WHAT ARE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONFLICTS?
    -WHAT KIND OF CONFLICTS DO YOU USUALLY HAVE WITH YOUR SIBLINGS?
    -HAVE THERE BEEN ANY INCIDENTS/EVENTS/PROJECTS WHERE YOU NEEDED TO WORK ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLINGS DESPITE YOUR CONFLICTS? EXPLAIN HOW DID YOU RESOLVE YOUR CONFLICTS?


  • 6 May - 12 May

    WEEK 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’
    -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.
    -We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    CONTEXT/BIG IDEA: Let the Force Be With You: Space

    Activities:

    -Watching the film:  ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ 

    -Summarising the film's story in our own words. 


  • 13 May - 19 May

    Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’
    -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’
    -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.
    -We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Activities:

    -Continue watching the film:  ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ (We couldn't finish the movie due to the teacher being sick and away)

    -Summarising the film story. 

  • 20 May - 26 May

    Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.-We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Vocabulary: Homophones: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/homophones/

    Speaking: Use one word at a time task.

    Activities:

    -Discussing the themes/big ideas of the film: Zathura.

    -Choose any two themes and explain them in detail. 


  • 27 May - 2 June

    Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are exploring......Let the force be with you: Space by watching the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by analysing the themes in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’ -We are exploring……..Let the force be with you: Space by discovering the Sci-Fi genre in the film.-We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’

    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words




    Vocabulary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/prefixes

    Activities: 



    -Learning about 'Characterisation' using S.T.E.A.L. 

    Describe how a character looks.

    Describe how a character speaks, acts, thinks and behaves.

    Describe how a character changes in the story for better or for worse or both.

    Describe how a character impacts other characters in the story.

    Explain what motivates a character to do what they do in the story (Character motivation).

    -Creating a character sketch of our favourite character from the movie 'Zathura'

    Resources:

    https://www.secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.com/2020/02/5-ways-to-teach-characterization-and.html#:~:text=While%20reading%20a%20novel%2C%20I,ways%20we%20learn%20about%20characters.

    https://www.wikihow.com/Describe-a-Person%27s-Physical-Appearance

    https://7esl.com/describing-people-appearance/ (VOCABULARY)



  • 3 June - 9 June

    Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    -We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’


    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Film Study by developing our understanding of different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by selectingdeveloping and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    Activities:

    -Learning about the aspects of film-making such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.

    -Revising paragraph structure 'TEXAS'

    Resources:

    Resources on 'Film Making'



  • 10 June - 16 June

    Week 7

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:


    -We are exploring.......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure.’


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    • We are FOCUSING...on Film Study by developing our understanding of different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by selectingdeveloping and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.

    Reading Strategy:

    Graphic Organizers

    Graphic organizers show readers how to display relationships of ideas with diagrams, pictorial devices, or story maps. These techniques are often used to in­struct readers to organize their ideas with graphic representations of what they read.  Graphic organizers help readers learn text structures, focus on concepts and relations between concepts, construct tools to represent text relationships visually, and assist in writing well-orga­nized summaries. Graphic organizers are appropriate for expository (explanatory) texts in content ar­eas such as science or social studies.

    Graphic Organiser Examples: https://venngage.com/blog/graphic-organizer-examples/

    Activities: 

    -easTTle Reading Test-Wednesday Session 1

    -Learning about the aspects of film-making such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    (We couldn't do this last week due to the teacher's sickness)

    -Practicing TEXAS/PEEL paragraphs. 


    Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words




  • 17 June - 23 June

    Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Film Study by developing our understanding of different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.

    Activities: 

    -Showing our understanding about the aspects of film-making such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.

    -Brainstorming the ideas for our film story. 

    Success Criteria: 

    Learning Objectives

    Working Towards Curriculum Level

    Working At Curriculum Level

    Working Above Curriculum Level

    Working Beyond Curriculum Level

    Film Study

    Story/Plot, Themes

    Characterisation, Dialogues

    Camera Angles,

    Camera Shots,

    Camera- Movements,

    Editing, Music, Sound

    Setting, Makeup

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the given list


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the given list


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the given list

    I can apply the Film-Making Techniques in my own work from the given list


    Purpose & Audience

    I am developing an understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can develop some understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify an issue raised in the film

    I'm beginning to form my own POV in relation to the issues raised in the film

    I can voice my opinion on an issue raised in the film.

    I strongly feel in favour of/against some issues raised in the film and I can voice my opinion confidently

    Ideas

    I can identify a few ideas from the texts I have read/viewed

    I am developing and expressing some ideas based on the director’s/author’s interpretation of the texts I  have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined, developed and expressed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined and developed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed to create my own text which effectively represents my voice and examples from the wider world.


  • 24 June - 30 June

    Week 9

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Film Study by developing our understanding of different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.


    Activities: (2 sessions this week)

    Do now: 

    Reading Processing Strategies: Comprehension Monitoring (See attached slideshow) 

    Writing the story of our short film.

    SUCCESS CRITERIA: 

    Learning Objectives

    Working Towards Curriculum Level

    Working At Curriculum Level

    Working Above Curriculum Level

    Working Beyond Curriculum Level

    Film Study

    Story/Plot, Themes

    Characterisation, Dialogues

    Camera Angles,

    Camera Shots,

    Camera- Movements,

    Editing, Music, Sound

    Setting, Makeup

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the given list


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the given list


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the given list

    I can apply the Film-Making Techniques in my own work from the given list


    Purpose & Audience

    I am developing an understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can develop some understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify an issue raised in the film

    I'm beginning to form my own POV in relation to the issues raised in the film

    I can voice my opinion on an issue raised in the film.

    I strongly feel in favour of/against some issues raised in the film and I can voice my opinion confidently

    Ideas

    I can identify a few ideas from the texts I have read/viewed

    I am developing and expressing some ideas based on the director’s/author’s interpretation of the texts I  have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined, developed and expressed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined and developed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed to create my own text which effectively represents my voice and examples from the wider world.


  • 1 July - 7 July

    Week 10

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Film Study by developing our understanding of different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written/Visual Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.

    Activities: 

    Completing the story of our short film.

    Writing the script of our short film.

    SUCCESS CRITERIA: 

    Learning Objectives

    Working Towards Curriculum Level

    Working At Curriculum Level

    Working Above Curriculum Level

    Working Beyond Curriculum Level

    Film Study

    Story/Plot, Themes

    Characterisation, Dialogues

    Camera Angles,

    Camera Shots,

    Camera- Movements,

    Editing, Music, Sound

    Setting, Makeup

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the given list


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the given list


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the given list

    I can apply the Film-Making Techniques in my own work from the given list


    Purpose & Audience

    I am developing an understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can develop some understanding of the director’s/writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which directors/writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify an issue raised in the film

    I'm beginning to form my own POV in relation to the issues raised in the film

    I can voice my opinion on an issue raised in the film.

    I strongly feel in favour of/against some issues raised in the film and I can voice my opinion confidently

    Ideas

    I can identify a few ideas from the texts I have read/viewed

    I am developing and expressing some ideas based on the director’s/author’s interpretation of the texts I  have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined, developed and expressed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed

    I have successfully combined and developed ideas from the director’s/author’s and my interpretation of the texts I have read/viewed to create my own text which effectively represents my voice and examples from the wider world.



  • 8 July - 14 July

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  • 15 July - 21 July

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  • 22 July - 28 July

    Kia ora 9W1,


    My name is Debbie Pillay and I will be your English Teacher for Term 3 and Term 4. I will give you a brief introduction of myself in class. Looking forward to meeting everyone! 

    N.B. Please put your bags into the cupboards promptly. You will need pens, books and devices.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    • EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING the olympics by analysing texts and how they are structured for different purposes
      • We are EXPLORING the olympics by explaining the effects of conventions in a written/visual text
      • We are EXPLORING olympics by discussing how language is used varies across time, place, and social contexts.

      Success criteria:

      • I can identify structural features used in texts (eg. paragraphing) 

      • I can locate the key ideas in each paragraph

      • I can identify  details and evidence evidence supporting the key ideas in  paragraphs

      • I can identify the language features used in a text for achieve purpose

      • I can describe the effect of the language features used by the writer

      • I can locate the linking words used by the writer

      This weeks activities will include :

      Literacy activities


  • 29 July - 4 August

    Learning Intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING  the olympics by analysing texts and how they are structured for different purposes 

    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING  the olympics  by explaining the effects of conventions in a written/visual text

    • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING  olympics  by discussing how language is used varies across time, place, and social contexts.

    Success criteria:

    • I can identify structural features used in texts (eg. paragraphing) 

    • I can locate the key ideas in each paragraph

    • I can identify  details and evidence evidence supporting the key ideas in  paragraphs

    • I can identify the language features used in a text for achieve purpose

    • I can describe the effect of the language features used by the writer

    • I can locate the linking words used by the writer



    This weeks activities will include :

    Literacy activities


  • 5 August - 11 August

    Welcome to Term 3 Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... the olympics by investigating speech techniques and the different components of speech
    • We are EXPLORING... the olympics by selecting and researching our speech topic
    Literacy Activity:
    Daily Literacy Warm up 
    Brainstorm :Speech Topic
    Research and plan


    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these


  • Term 3 Week 4

    Welcome to Week 4 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.


    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Activities:  

    Research your topic in order to develop your ideas. Researching your topic could extend or test your opinions or feelings and give you material that will be appropriate for the purpose of your presentation. Material could include:

    • statistics

    • quotations

    • primary sources (your own research) for example, survey, interviews, personal experience

    • secondary sources (research done by others) for example, reference books, Internet, newspapers, magazines.

    Read through the examples in the Research sheet and fill in your information gathered.

    Look at this link below :

    How to write a speech

    Self Study/Homework-Complete your speech planning.

    Vocabulary for Persuasive Writing: click on the link below

    Persuasive words and phrases

    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these




  • Term 3 Week 5

    Welcome to Week 5 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.


    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Activities:  

    Research your topic in order to develop your ideas. Researching your topic could extend or test your opinions or feelings and give you material that will be appropriate for the purpose of your presentation. Material could include:

    • statistics

    • quotations

    • primary sources (your own research) for example, survey, interviews, personal experience

    • secondary sources (research done by others) for example, reference books, Internet, newspapers, magazines.

    • Power Point: How to Hook an audience? 

    Read through the examples in the Research sheet and fill in your information gathered.

    Look at this link below :

    How to write a speech

    Self Study/Homework-Complete your speech planning.

    Vocabulary for Persuasive Writing: click on the link below

    Persuasive words and phrases

    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these




  • Term 3 Week 6

    Welcome to Week 6 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.


    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Activities:  

    Complete: Research sheet and fill in your information gathered.

    Use Planning Template (Part 3) to draft speech.

    Look at this link below :

    How to write a speech


    Self Study/Homework-Complete your speech planning.

    Vocabulary for Persuasive Writing: click on the link below

    Persuasive words and phrases

    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these




  • Term 3 Week 7

    Welcome to Week 7 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.


    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Activities:  

    Complete: Research sheet and fill in your information gathered.

    Use Planning Template (Part 3) to draft speech.

    Look at this link below :

    How to write a speech

    Vocabulary for Persuasive Writing: click on the link below

    Persuasive words and phrases

    • Publish Speech on Google Docs and upload
    • Make Cue Cards

    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these




  • Term 3 Week 8

    Welcome to Week 8 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING/ DOo construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING/DO to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.


    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Activities:  

    • Speech Delivery


    Success Criteria: I Can.....

    Purpose & Audience

    I can start to develop an understanding of the writer's purposes


    I can develop some understanding of the writer's purposes

    I can show  understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    I can show  convincing understanding of the range of ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes

    Ideas

    I can develop an understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts


    I can demonstrate some understanding of a range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    I can demonstrate convincing understanding of range of reading comprehension strategies to make meaning of the ideas and respond to texts

    Structure & Content

    I  have attempted to use some structure to prepare content which is appropriate for audience and purpose

    I have begun to structure content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose

    I have structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    I have cohesively structured content and used appropriate language for audience and purpose


    Language features

    I can develop an understanding of language features and their effects. 

    I can demonstrate some understanding of language features and their effects in detail. 

    I can demonstrate   understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these

    I can demonstrate  convincing understanding of language features  and effects in detail with consistent awareness of author’s purpose in using these




  • Term 3 Week 9

    Welcome to Week 9 Term 3

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING/ DO construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form

      • We are PLANNING/DO to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

      • We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING on the olympics by analysing multiple and sometimes competing interpretations of a text, including my own, using analytical lenses to make informed judgments about the text 




    CONTEXT: The Olympics

    Speech Delivery:
    Tuesday Week 9
    Siddhi Mathura
    Hayley Tong
    Jed Katting
    Carla Fick
    Sade Cooper
    Fatimah Alee
    Beatrix

    Activities:
    • Revisiting Figures of Speech: True and False questions
    • Reading - Poem : Ranfurly Shield Challenge by Rangi Faith. 

  • Term 3 Week 10

    Last week of Term 3!

     Learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF VISUAL LANGUAGE by by observing and
 understanding symbols and examples
and posters and advertisements. 

    Literacy Activities:

    • Learning about the meaning of different colours as we will use different colours in our Static Image.
    • Learning about the meaning of different symbols as we may use some symbols in our Static Image.
    • Static image -Visual techniques slides - This weeks task is from slide 6
    *Library on Tuesday





  • 30 September - 6 October

    Term 3 Holidays!

  • 7 October - 13 October

    Term 3 Holidays!

  • Term 4 Week 1

    Welcome to Term 4!

    Learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF VISUAL LANGUAGE by by observing and
 understanding symbols and examples
and posters and advertisements. 

    Literacy Activities:

    • Learning about the meaning of different symbols as we may use some symbols in our Static Image.
    • Static image -Symbols and Dominant Image techniques slides - This weeks task is from slide 26


  • Term 4 Week 2

    Welcome to Week 2 

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people


    Activities:
    - Mark Visual Text 
    - Formal Writing - Focusing on  Letter Writing : Slide

  • Term 4 Week 3

    Welcome to Week 3

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people


    Activities:

    - Formal Writing - Focusing on  Letter Writing : Slide

  • Term 4 Week 4

    Welcome to Week 4

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people


    Activities:

    - Formal Writing - Focusing on  Letter Writing : Slide
    - Library Session 4 - Friday

  • Term 4 Week 5

    Welcome to Week 5

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people


    Learning Activities:

    - Formal Writing - Focusing on  Letter Writing : Slide Complete and mark work
    -Workshops : Letter writing; Emails; PEEL Structure

  • Term 4 Week 6

    Welcome to Week 6

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people

    Learning Activities:
    • CAT Revision

  • Term 4 Week 7

    Welcome to Week 6

    Learning intentions:


    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by constructing different text types (letter writing, emails, blogs, articles, texts, etc)
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by writing a letter to our whanau leaders about planning and budgeting for a possible year 10 trip
    • We are EXPLORING... Moneywise by reading blogs and articles about business proposals and successful companies/people

    Learning Activities:
    • How to write a Cover Letter

  • 2 December - 8 December

  • 9 December - 15 December

  • 16 December - 22 December

    This week
  • 23 December - 29 December

  • 30 December - 5 January

  • 6 January - 12 January

  • 13 January - 19 January

  • 20 January - 26 January

  • 27 January - 2 February

  • 3 February - 9 February

  • 10 February - 16 February