7C2 English
Weekly outline
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Nau mai, haere mai 7C2
Welcome to your English class for 2024.
Mā te tāngata i te waka
Haere haumaru ki takutai
Hei tūhura ki te ao tūroa
(When the people and the waka
arrive safely to the shores,
they will be ready to explore the world)
Welcome to a new academic year filled with possibilities, growth, and exciting challenges! As you embark on this journey, remember that each day is an opportunity to learn, explore, and discover your incredible potential.
Embrace every challenge with courage, for it is through challenges that we learn, grow, and become stronger individuals. Approach your studies with curiosity and enthusiasm, knowing that each lesson is a step toward your personal and academic success.
Ka Kite Ano
Mrs M Naidoo
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Kia ora whānau!
Haere rā ki te Term Two! (Welcome to Term Two!)
We hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. We're excited to see you all back in class and hear about your adventures.
This term promises to be full of new learning and exciting activities. Get ready to whakamā te reo (practice your te reo) and stretch your brains!
See you all bright and early tomorrow!
Mā te wā (Have a great day!)
Learning Intentions:
- Students will identify and analyse how specific adjectives can be used to create vivid imagery and impact the reader's experience.
- Students will write a short narrative about a favourite food experience, focusing on using descriptive language to convey their personal enjoyment.
Success Criteria:
- Students can identify at least 3 adjectives used in the passage to describe the fish and chips.
- Students can explain how these adjectives contribute to the overall sensory experience (smell, sight, taste).
- Students can write a narrative of at least 5 sentences that describes a favourite food experience.
- Students use at least 3 adjectives in their narrative to create a vivid description of the food.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING finding ideas for our oral texts by identifying main ideas, events in a text, and their impact.
- We are EXPLORING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to local/ national events.
- We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to real world examples of the ways people think and and interact.
Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset
Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy
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Tēnā koutou katoa
Today we're diving into the world of oral communication skills. But first, let's get inspired!
Have any of you heard of the HeForShe movement? It's a global campaign that promotes gender equality, and guess who's a strong advocate for it? The brilliant Emma Watson!
We're going to watch a clip of Emma Watson's powerful speech at the United Nations. Pay close attention to how she delivers her message – her voice, her body language, and her overall confidence.
After the clip, we'll be exploring some tips and tricks to develop your own effective oral communication skills. So, whakatekautia o whakarongo! (Sharpen your listening!)
Get ready to be empowered and learn from the best! Remember this is links to our current Context of Whakamana! Stand up! Stand out!
Learning Intentions:
- Students will develop their oral communication skills by listening to and discussing a speech delivered by Emma Watson at the HeForShe Campaign.
- Students will explore the multiple layers of ideas present in the speech to uncover deeper meanings and contradictions within the text.
Success Criteria:
- Students can actively listen to the speech and identify key ideas presented by Emma Watson.
- Students can engage in meaningful discussion about the speech, highlighting different layers of ideas and exploring their implications.
- Students can articulate their own interpretations of the speech, supported by evidence from the text
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING finding ideas for our oral texts by identifying main ideas, events in a text, and their impact.
- We are EXPLORING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to local/ national events.
- We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to real world examples of the ways people think and and interact.
Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset
Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy
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Kia ora whānau!
Today we delve into the world of kōrero pono (truthful communication) after watching Noah Tavlin's insightful video about the spread of false news.
Imagine a world overflowing with misinformation! We all know how quickly things can travel online, but how can we be sure what we're seeing is actually true?
By sharpening our communication skills, we can become better at whakatau (analysing) information and pūrongo pono (spreading truth).
In this lesson, we'll learn how to identify false news, become responsible consumers of information, and kōrero (speak) confidently about what we know to be true.
So, whakaute waiho (put your thinking caps on) and get ready to be empowered communicators!
Learning Intentions:
- Students will develop their oral communication skills by listening to and discussing a speech delivered by Noah Tevlin.
- Students will explore the multiple layers of ideas present in the speech to uncover deeper meanings and contradictions within the text.
Success Criteria:
- Students can actively listen to the speech and identify key ideas presented by Noah Tevlin.
- Students can engage in meaningful discussion about the speech, highlighting different layers of ideas and exploring their implications.
- Students can articulate their own interpretations of the speech, supported by evidence from the text.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING finding ideas for our oral texts by identifying main ideas, events in a text, and their impact.
- We are EXPLORING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to local/ national events.
- We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to real world examples of the ways people think and and interact.
Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset
Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy
Learning Intentions:
- Students will be able to identify how a speaker hooks the audience in a TED Talk.
- Students will be able to determine the main topic and speaker's message in a TED Talk.
- Students will be able to recognise facts, opinions, and persuasive techniques used by a speaker.
- Students will be able to analyse the speaker's word choice and its impact on the audience.
Success Criteria:
- Students can explain how Cole Blakeway grabs the audience's attention at the beginning of his talk.
- Students can identify the main topic of Blakeway's TED Talk.
- Students can summarise Blakeway's message about the topic, including any facts or key information.
- Students can identify Blakeway's strong opinion on the topic.
- Students can analyse the types of words Blakeway uses to convey his message.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING finding ideas for our oral texts by identifying main ideas, events in a text, and their impact.
- We are EXPLORING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to local/ national events.
- We are EXPLORING/FOCUSING ON finding ideas for our oral texts by connecting the ideas/ events/ actions to real world examples of the ways people think and and interact.
Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset
Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy
Learning Intentions:
- I can explain what persuasive speech writing is and its purpose.
- I can identify the key features of a persuasive speech.
- I can analyse persuasive techniques used in speeches
Success criteria:
- I can list three key features of a persuasive speech (e.g., clear position statement, strong arguments with evidence, persuasive language)
- I can identify and explain the purpose of at least three persuasive techniques (e.g., emotional appeals, rhetorical questions, repetition)
- I can analyse a short persuasive speech and identify the techniques used.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate my understanding that texts may have more than one audience. An audience’s context influences its interpretations of the text.
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate that, as a text creator, I can create texts to advocate for myself, for others, and to try to change my world
Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected
Wänanga: The 5 Cs
Kia ora tatou! This week we're diving into persuasive speech writing for our assessment, with a special focus on using those awesome persuasive techniques we've been learning. Remember, the main theme, or kaupapa, for our speeches is all about unity, or whanaungatanga (relationships) and koha (strength in togetherness).
Here's a quick recap to get us started:
- Persuasive speeches are all about trying to convince your audience to agree with your opinion or take action.
- Kotihanga is the feeling of unity and strength that comes from working together.
To rock this assessment, let's keep these success criteria in mind:
- Clear Kaupapa: Your speech should have a clear and strong message about unity. What kind of unity are you promoting?
- Powerful Persuasion: Use those persuasive techniques we learned like emotional appeals, strong arguments with evidence, and catchy language to convince your audience.
- Whanaungatanga in Words: Think about who your audience is and use language that connects with them.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate my understanding that texts may have more than one audience. An audience’s context influences its interpretations of the text.
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate that, as a text creator, I can create texts to advocate for myself, for others, and to try to change my world
Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected
Wänanga: The 5 Cs
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Kia kaha te reo, kia kaha te whakaaro (Let your voice be strong, let your ideas be strong)!
Imagine a group of people working together – unstoppable! That's the power of Kotahitanga, which means unity in Te Reo Māori. This week, we're all about Whakamana, feeling empowered, and using our voices to Stand Up, Stand Out, just like superheroes!
Here's the challenge: you'll be creating an awesome kōrero (speech) about Kotahitanga. Think of a situation where people coming together can make a real difference. Maybe it's a team working towards a goal, a class tackling a project, or even a group of friends standing up for what's right- remember we also have a shared document with ideas for our speech.
This week, we'll be planning our speeches. We'll brainstorm ideas, choose our topic, and figure out how to make our kōrero strong and clear.
Get ready to unleash your inner leader! By the end of the week, you'll be ready to showcase your amazing ideas and inspire others with the power of Kotahitanga.
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PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate my understanding that texts may have more than one audience. An audience’s context influences its interpretations of the text.
- We are PLANNING/DOING to demonstrate that, as a text creator, I can create texts to advocate for myself, for others, and to try to change my world
Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected
Wänanga: The 5 Cs
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Kia kaha te reo, kia kaha te whakaaro (Let your voice be strong, let your ideas be strong)!
Imagine a group of people working together – unstoppable! That's the power of Kotahitanga, which means unity in Te Reo Māori. This week, we're all about Whakamana, feeling empowered, and using our voices to Stand Up, Stand Out, just like superheroes!
Here's the challenge: you'll be creating an awesome kōrero (speech) about Kotahitanga. Think of a situation where people coming together can make a real difference. Maybe it's a team working towards a goal, a class tackling a project, or even a group of friends standing up for what's right- remember we also have a shared document with ideas for our speech.
This week, we'll be planning our speeches. We'll brainstorm ideas, choose our topic, and figure out how to make our kōrero strong and clear.
Get ready to unleash your inner leader! By the end of the week, you'll be ready to showcase your amazing ideas and inspire others with the power of Kotahitanga.
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Assessment Week
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Opened: Monday, 24 June 2024, 12:00 AMDue: Sunday, 7 July 2024, 12:00 AM
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Kia ora whanau, welcome back to the third term!
He waka e rua, ka taea te hoe – With two canoes, it can be paddled.
This proverb reminds us that by working together, we can achieve great things.Just like successful Olympic teams, our classroom whānau will be stronger when we support and learn from each other.
This term, we'll be using the Olympic Games as a springboard to develop our literacy skills. This week, we'll be diving into reading comprehension passages, putting our critical thinking caps on as we analyze the information and answer questions. Get ready to test your reading muscles and learn all about the exciting world of the Olympics.
Success criteria:
I can identify the main ideas and key details from reading passages about the Olympic Games
I can use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words related to the Olympics
I can answer questions that require making inferences from the text about the Olympics
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