7F1 English
Weekly outline
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Kia ora 7F1,
Welcome to your Mission Heights Online course page. Here you will find planning and assessments to guide you through your personal learning journey each term. If you would like to communicate with me at any time (outside of class time) please email me: Mrs Clansey, jclansey@mhjc.school.nz
I know this week will be overwhelming for you and I will take things slowly and spend any time this week making sure we are all connected to wifi. Please don't worry and ask anything you feel worried about :o)
It was great that we were all able to connect with our Learning Advisor teachers on Tuesday - I am sure you found that helpful as that is the teacher you will see every Friday during Session 2 :o)
Success Criteria:
- Introduce another class member to a small group
- Use the library website
- Introduce myself through a personal letter to Mrs Clansey
- Become familiar with 7F1 students
- Write using a variety of sentences and structure
Friday S5: Read Mrs Clansey's letter and reply - complete in your English book over the long weekend!
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise connections to the people and the place where we belong- 'Kaingawaewae' using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Kaingawaewae and discovering how to be a great digital citizen.
- We are EXPLORING connections within year 7 and organising information in letters and poems.
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Kia ora 7F1
Enjoy celebrating Waitangi Day with your family, I won't see you until Friday!
Just for your information: English sessions are all in F4: Monday S1, Tuesday S3 and Friday S5
Success Criteria:
- Introduce another class member to a small group
- Use the library website
- Introduce myself through a personal letter to Mrs Clansey
- Become familiar with 7F1 students
- Write using a variety of sentences and structure
Friday S5: This will be our first library session this term. I will meet you lined up outside the library at 2pm.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise connections to the people and the place where we belong- 'Kaingawaewae' using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Kaingawaewae and discovering how to be a great digital citizen.
- We are EXPLORING connections within year 7 and organising information in letters and poems.
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Kia ora 7F1,
I hope you had a little time to read your library novel over the weekend! Finally we get the chance to 'write' this week :o)
Success Criteria:
- Introduce another class member to a small group
- Use the library website
- Introduce myself through a personal letter to Mrs Clansey
- Become familiar with 7F1 students
- Write using a variety of sentences and structure
Tasks:
Monday S1: log in to mhonline course page English, quick links, check Reading plus, maths buddy, e-asTTle, library can all be accessed using quick links :o)
1. check e-asTTle reading results, what do they mean? Where are you AT?
2. read Mrs Clansey's letter on google classroom.
3. glue the letter into your English book and date your work.
Tuesday S3: complete writing your letter to mrs Clansey - follow the structure and paragraphs from Mrs Clansey's letter
Friday S5 : Writing introduction, Friendship Soup youtube clip, brainstorming around the friendship prompt and preparation for writing. Google classroom resources.
Follow up tasks:
complete Reading Plus and Maths Buddy for homework - 4 see readers.EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise connections to the people and the place where we belong- 'Kaingawaewae' using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Kaingawaewae and discovering how to be a great digital citizen.
- We are EXPLORING connections within year 7 and organising information in letters and poems.
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Morena 7F1,
This week the whole of yr 7 across the school will have a writing assessment! The prompt will be "What makes a good friend?" You can be thinking about this at home as well as at school :o)
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- used the writing conventions of punctuation, correct sentence structure and spelling in my writing
- respond to a writing prompt
- set writing goals
- take part in small group and class discussion
Activities:
- Monday S1: brainstorming/ hamburger plan/websites to use/a quote to include (Google classroom resources.)
- Tuesday S3: writing - using the friendship prompt, hamburger plan and booklet
- Friday S5 : SLC - enjoy setting your goals with your LA
Follow up tasks:
complete Reading Plus and Maths Buddy for homework - 4 see readers.EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise connections to the people and the place where we belong- 'Kaingawaewae' using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Kaingawaewae and discovering how to be a great digital citizen.
- We are EXPLORING connections within year 7 and organising information in letters and poems.
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Kia ora 7F1,
This week we explore our digital habits and think about how we can become great digital citizens in Forest Whanau.
Success Criteria:
- act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media
- explore our digital lives - the 24/7 nature of them
- create a simile for my digital life
- understand and create a concept maps from the movie clip
Tasks:
- Monday S1: My Digital Life 101: video viewing. (google classroom)
- definitions important to our digital learning: media and digital media
- Watch the video - what did we take away from it? think, pair, share.
- Create concept circles/maps re our digital lives- in groups/ as a class sharing - add to your groups maps
- complete a simile for your digital life,
Tuesday S3: Where are you up to from Monday?
Digital compass session 1: watch "The Road To Anywhere" then complete scenario 1 with Jay.
Friday S5: Library session 2: please bring your books to return.
* concept maps fit into your website (holistic report)
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise connections to the people and the place where we belong- 'Kaingawaewae' using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Kaingawaewae and discovering how to be a great digital citizen.
- We are EXPLORING connections within year 7 and organising information in letters and poems.
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Kia ora 7F1,
This week we begin to think about English Assessment 1: 'I AM FROM' poems. We'll be looking at examples and then writing our own poems.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on choosing and selecting what is important in "Kainga waewae" - The place where we stand and belong' and identifying 4 aspects for our poems.
- We are FOCUSING on comparing exemplars to improve our writing.
- We are FOCUSING on discussing the form and shape of an "I Am From" poem so that we can write our own.
Success Criteria:
- work independently with support from your group
- answer questions in sentences in a document online in google classroom
- think about words, purpose, verses, personal voice and write these on the task sheet on google classroom
Activities:
Monday S1: Model poem (I Am From by Jack Julian) - on paper, read in your head several times, glue into your English book and think about Kainga waewae, what is important to you?
Tuesday S3: Head to google classroom (poem is there too) and type in the document - your thoughts...Read the examples in google classroom including Mrs Clansey's poem and other students' poems.
Friday S5: Library session
Further Learning:
complete Reading Plus and Maths Buddy -
This week you are off to camp on Wednesday! Enjoy your time there, challenge yourself with an activity that is new for you and enjoy getting to know Forest students and teachers!
We continue to write our 'I AM FROM' poems, reshaping, sharing in our group with buddies, making our words descriptive!
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on choosing and selecting what is important in "Kainga waewae" - The place where we stand and belong' and identifying 4 aspects for our poems.
- We are FOCUSING on comparing exemplars to improve our writing.
- We are FOCUSING on discussing the form and shape of an "I Am From" poem so that we can write our own.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
construct a text that shows an awareness of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of language and text form.
express language that tells the reader about what I am passionate about.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
understand the form of the poem
use language that is descriptive and paints a picture for the reader
write content that tells about each individuals passion
- publish poems and present to the class/assembly
Activities:
Monday S1 and Tuesday S3: re share the model poems in your group and talk about the language used. Complete the task on google classroom.
identify what is important to each of us in our lives, share in pairs, group and with whole class
look at the set out of the poem, discuss impact of this form
collaboratively write one verse as a class
play with words, lines, share with partner
teacher conference individually as students are writing, work with a group who have similar needs
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Kia ora 7F1,
We complete and learn how to upload our 'I Am From' Poems this week.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
construct a text that shows an awareness of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of language and text form.
express language that tells the reader about what I am passionate about.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
understand the form of the poem
use language that is descriptive and paints a picture for the reader
write content that tells about each individuals passion
- publish poems and present to the class/assembly
Monday S1 and Tuesday S3
- complete your 4 verse poem following the same structure as our examples.
- open a blank google doc, copy your poem to this blank doc - title "I Am From"
- add pictures to illustrate your poem
- put your name on the bottom of your poem
- put your poem in your English folder online and name it "Assessment 1, poetry"
- upload to mhonline ready for grading
- print it out and hand it in to mrs Clansey
Friday S5: Library session
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply our writing skills to present our poems so that we can share Kaingawaewae with our classmates.
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Opened: Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Sunday, 7 April 2024, 12:00 AM
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Kia ora 7F1,
Your 'I AM FROM' Poems are all printed and uploaded - well done!
We begin to focus on reflecting this week, from camp and in our digital lives...We will learn about the S.E.X.Y. way to write a paragraph.
Success criteria:
- respond appropriately to text using the Statement, Explain, Example, Your Opinion (S.E.X.Y) structure in your writing
- act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media on shared docs and digital compass sessions
Activities:
Monday S1: Paragraph Writing: Camp Scenarios using S. E. X. Y. structure. I have set up some things that could have happened on camp for you to reflect on. You are going to write 5 paragraphs. The template is on google classroom to follow. We will have 2 sessions to complete this task.
Tuesday S2: Paragraph Writing: Camp Scenarios using S. E. X. Y. structure. I have set up some things that could have happened on camp for you to reflect on. You are going to write 5 paragraphs. The template is on google classroom to follow.
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenges we may have faced in our writing and our S.E.X.Y. camp paragraphs to review our writing and find solutions to problems.
Friday S5: Digital Compass S2: https://www.digitalcompass.org/
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Kia ora 7F1,
I hope that you and your family had a lovely time celebrating Easter. I will only see you on Friday afternoon this week. It is our final library session, meet outside the library at 2pm - please remember to bring your books back :o)
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenges we may have faced in our writing and our S.E.X.Y. camp paragraphs to review our writing and find solutions to problems.
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Kia ora 7F1,
It is the final week of term 1!
Success criteria:
- respond appropriately to text using the Statement, Explain, Example, Your Opinion (S.E.X.Y) structure in your writing
- act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media on shared docs and digital compass sessions
Monday S1: practice our common mistakes with the google classroom tasks - Your and You're and there, their and they're. Pick up 3 comprehension cards and see if you can score 5/5.
Tuesday S3: Digital compass session 3. click on the link and choose the avatar for Kung Fu Fibber - you may wear your headphones. digital compass session 3
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenges we may have faced in our writing and our S.E.X.Y. camp paragraphs to review our writing and find solutions to problems.
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Enjoy the holidays with your family and friends :o)
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We think about those men and women who fought for our country so that we may enjoy the kind of life we lead in such a beautiful country as we celebrate ANZAC day this week.
There are ceremonies all over NZ on Thursday 25th April, I will choose the one closest to my home on Stockade Hill Howick, to spend time reflecting and listening to thoughts about ANZAC day. Take the opportunity if you can to attend a ceremony :o)
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Kia ora 7F1,
Welcome to term 2 and a new context 'Taonga of Aotearoa.' This for us will mean finding out more about NZ authors and the texts, stories and novels they have written. Our assessment this term will be completing a book review on a NZ book you have read.
You will see we have a new timetable. your 3 English sessions are now Tuesday S3, Thursday S2 and Friday S5.
Learning Intentions:
•Demonstrate a range of communication skills to support appropriate interaction with others.
•Make connections by thinking about underlying ideas in and between texts.
Success Criteria:
- Choose and read a recommended novel 'around' our context - new beginnings -NZ Authors
- Show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
- select and read texts for enjoyment and personal fulfilment
Tasks:
Tuesday S3:
1. view the selection document on google classroom and spend time in the library to get an idea of the novel you would like to read. Google the title to see if it appeals to you and is at your level.
2. view the library 'quick lists' for NZ authors that may appeal to you
3. Library visit to select your NZ novel to read. On the shelves under the author's last name
Thursday S2: Look over the google classroom slides on " how to write a book review" Begin to make notes on your own google doc.
Friday S5: Library session to issue and begin to read your NZ novel.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING recognising and finding a new NZ author to connect with
- We are EXPLORING discovering and locating information from more than one source
- We are EXPLORING investigating a fuller, layered understanding of the past with deliberate attention to matauranga Maori sources and authorship
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Kia ora 7F1,
Success Criteria:
• sequence events and changes in a narrative (story)
• identify historical relationships between stories and how long ago they happened.
•recognise that depending on who is telling the story, the same story can be told in different ways.
Activities:
Tuesday S3: Explore the google classroom slide show on how to write a book review as a class and individually, continue to read, make notes on your NZ novel and look at the exemplars printed out and laminated for you.
Thursday S2: support for your book review - choose two of the tasks and complete them. Complete the 2 book puzzles - glue all 4 into your English book.
3. Friday S5:
Digital compass Session: Digital Compass session 5
Further Learning:
Reading plus tasks and Maths BuddyEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING recognising and finding a new NZ author to connect with
- We are EXPLORING discovering and locating information from more than one source
- We are EXPLORING investigating a fuller, layered understanding of the past with deliberate attention to matauranga Maori sources and authorship
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Kia ora 7F1,
Success Criteria:
• sequence events and changes in a narrative (story)
• identify character relationships in stories and how they keep the plot moving along
•recognise that depending on who is telling the story, the same story can be told in different ways.
Activities:
Tuesday S3: Read the exemplars for book reviews printed out and laminated for you. Continue to read, make notes on your NZ novel
Thursday S2: Enviro week - it is our turn to go to 'The Tread Lightly Session'
3. Friday S5: Library session in the library reading your NZ novel.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING recognising and finding a new NZ author to connect with
- We are EXPLORING discovering and locating information from more than one source
- We are EXPLORING investigating a fuller, layered understanding of the past with deliberate attention to matauranga Maori sources and authorship
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