Weekly outline

  • General

  • 3 February - 9 February

    Week 1: (3rd-7th February 2020)

    Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!

    Kia Ora Y10 and welcome to your English course page for 2020. My name is Mrs. (Rajesh) Joshi and I will be your teacher of English this year. I was born and brought up in India. I moved to New Zealand about six years back.

    This page is where you will find all the necessary information required for your English course. All tasks, activities and assessments will be placed here as well as additional lesson notes and resources. Please make it a habit to check this page at the start of each week. This will ensure that you are aware of any expectations we may have of you at that time.

    Also, we will use ‘Education Perfect’ for additional resources and homework. Use the correct code and enrol yourself in the class:

    2020-10W2-ENGLISH (CODE: 54C43Y)

    I wish you a great year ahead at Water/MHJC and hope that together we will be able to grow our greatness. Learn and enjoy while you are here. Feel free to see me or email me if you have any concerns about your learning. My email address is: rjoshi@mhjc.school.nz

    As I am new to Water whanau, so this week, we will get to know each other. Looking forward to having you in my class!



  • 10 February - 16 February

    Week 2: (10-14th February 2020)




    Kia Ora Y10. Our context for Term 1 is ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ We will work closely with Global Studies. We will be looking at the history of Hitler & Nazis and understand how we can learn from our past to change the world we live in today.

    This week, we will unfold the context. I will start by discussing ‘Great Ako’ with you. Also, we will discuss the qualities of great leaders and why Hitler killed the Jews. 

    FOCUS: Our focus this term is ‘Film Study.’ We will learn about different aspects of film-making through the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit’ such as Story/Plot,Themes, Characterisation Dialogues, Camera Angles, Camera Shots Camera- Movements, Editing , Music, Sound, Setting and Makeup etc. 

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Activities:

    • Unfolding Term 1 Context

    • Learning about ‘Great Ako’

    • Discussing the qualities of great leaders

    • Looking at the reasons why Hitler killed the Jews


    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     

    Homework:

    Reading Plus



  • 17 February - 23 February

    Week 3: (17-21st February 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. This week we are going to watch the movie ‘JoJo Rabbit.’ We will also discuss the themes of the movie. 

    Synopsis of the Film:(‘Jo Jo Rabbit’)

    1944 Germany. Ten year old Johannes Betzler, more commonly called Jojo, is the son of good Germans, his father away fighting in Italy, while he is under the care of his mother Rosie, with his older sister Inge recently having passed away from illness. With only one true friend in the form of same aged, bespectacled Yorki, Jojo, in wanting to fit in, is arguably entering what he would consider the most important phase of his young life in attending a Nazi youth camp presided over by Captain Klenzendorf, Captain K's almost too faithful assistant Freddy Finkel, and Fräulein Rahm, who takes Nazi policies in a slightly off-kilter direction. Despite being considered an outsider by most of the other youth in town, Jojo figures he has a leg up on everyone else at camp in that he is constantly being guided by the spirit of Der Führer himself, Adolf Hitler, whose personal bodyguard Jojo aspires to be when he grows up. In his general day-to-day life but also supported by his time at camp, Jojo has a hatred for Jewish people despite not really knowing anything about them or ever having met anyone of the Jewish faith, the ultimate goal to kill them. So when Jojo meets someone Jewish for the first time, especially as that meeting is in what is for him the most unlikely of circumstances, Jojo has to figure out what to do. While truly believing he is a Nazi despite not really knowing what that means, he has to decide either to follow what he has been taught in hating and trying to kill any Jewish person despite knowing that killing is not in his true nature, or not, which may have larger consequences with relation to family. While he decides, he truly gets to know the person beyond the label of "Jewish" which may factor into what happens.

    Huggo

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/plotsummary

     

    Activities:

    • Watching the film ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    • Discussing the themes of the film.

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     





  • 24 February - 1 March

    Week 4: (24-28 February 2020)

     

    Quote at the end of Jojo Rabbit

    The quote used at the end of Jojo Rabbit is:

    "Let everything happen to you

    Beauty and terror

    Just keep going

    No feeling is final."

    It's an incredibly inspiring and comforting quote. It communicates that we will experience the extremes of life - the highs and lows - but there is always more to come. 

    You may feel defeated, lost or helpless, but nothing is permanent.


     

    Kia Ora Class. Last week, we watched the movie ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ This week, we have two sessions due to Teacher’s Only Day on Friday. We will discuss the themes of the movie. Also, I want you to think about your Points Of View/s (POV) in relation to those ‘Themes/Big Ideas.’

    Activities:

    • Discussing the Themes/Big Ideas of the film.

    • Thinking about your POV in relation to the ‘Themes/Big Ideas’ in the film

    Resources:

    https://www.gradesaver.com/jojo-rabbit/study-guide/character-list

    https://dailybruin.com/2019/10/17/movie-review-heartfelt-comedy-manages-to-shine-through-in-jojo-rabbit-despite-dark-themes/

    https://www.gradesaver.com/jojo-rabbit/study-guide/summary

    https://www.gradesaver.com/jojo-rabbit/study-guide/symbols-allegory-motifs

    https://www.gradesaver.com/jojo-rabbit/study-guide/quotes

    http://dailytrojan.com/2019/10/21/review-jojo-presents-a-moving-plot-with-strong-relatable-themes/

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     





  • 2 March - 8 March

    Week 5: (2- 2020)

     

     

    Kia Ora Class. Last week, we lost sessions due to Teacher’s Only Day. We discussed the themes of the movie but we could not discuss the P.O.V. This week, many students are away to the camp. We will discuss the POV. Also, we will learn about different ‘Film Techniques’. 

    Activities:

    • Thinking about your POV in relation to the ‘Themes/Big Ideas’ in the film

    • Learning about ‘Film Techniques’


    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     

    Resources:

     (Camera angles & shots)

    https://www.literacyideas.com/point-of-view

    https://www.weareteachers.com/point-of-view-videos/




  • 9 March - 15 March

    Week 6: (9-13th March 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. Last week, we discussed ‘Film Techniques.’ This week, we will be learning about ‘Characterisation.’ Also, we will revise TEXAS paragraph writing.

    Activities:

    • Learning about ‘Characterisation’

    • Revising TEXAS paragraph writing.

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     

    Homework:




  • 16 March - 22 March

    Week 7: (16-20th March 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. This week, we are learning about  different genres of writing such as informative, narrative, descriptive and explanatory writing. 

    Activities:

    • Learning about different genres of writing.

    • Informative writing, narrative writing, descriptive writing and explanatory writing. 

    Resources:

    https://writeshop.com/how-to-describe-person-homeschool/

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     

    Homework:




  • 23 March - 29 March

    Week 8: (23rd-27th March 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. This week, you are starting your assessment. It is an integrated assessment in English and Global Studies. You will submit your assessment separately on English & Global Studies’ pages on MHOL latest by 27th March; Friday; 3 p.m. 

    See the assessment details attached.

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



     

    Homework:




  • 30 March - 5 April

    SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! - Year 2 - Hub Blog

  • 6 April - 12 April

    Randwick Park School

  • 13 April - 19 April

    Week 10: (13th-17th April 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. I hope you are safe & well with your family. This week, you will try to submit your  English & Global Studies’ assessment if you haven’t already. 

    Additionally, you will complete the assigned lessons on Education Perfect. 

    Here is the link: https://www.educationperfect.com/app/#/dashboard/homework/2768608

     Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



  • 20 April - 26 April


    Term 2 (Week 2-20-26 April 2020)

    Kia Ora Class. This week, you are doing the following activity. 


                                                                                LOCKDOWN MEMOIR


    You are home during the lockdown. This long stay at home will be memorable for a long time. You may have been doing things which you have not done before or for a long time. Also, you may have learnt a new hobby or a life-skill. You may have been bored at times and doing something very exciting at other times. You may have realised that it is not the THINGS but PEOPLE who have the power to make you happy or sad.  You may have learnt the importance of family, friends, grandparents, relatives, school, teachers and essential workers. 


    I hope you will value a hug, a smile,  a compliment, a few kind words, a cheerful ‘Kia Ora/Howdy’ much more than you did in the past. 


    I want you to record your ‘Lockdown Memories.’  You may do it on paper/diary or digitally. You can include your pictures, videos, family interviews and some writing. 



    Here are a few ideas/headings you could use in your Memoir. Add more if you like. 



    Name:


    Class:


    When I learnt a cool life skill in the lockdown:



    When I found ample of time to practice my hobby:



    When I made the best use of my time:



    When I was bored zzzzzzzz:



    When I missed my friends/grandparents/relatives:



    When I felt tired:



    When I created something new:

    When I was actually useful to my family   ()



    When I missed school:



    My best day in the lockdown:



    What I have learnt in the lockdown?



    How my life changed in the lockdown?



    How will my life be different after the lockdown?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.




  • 27 April - 3 May

    Term 2 (Week 3-27 April-1st May 2020)

    Kia Ora Class, this week you will be analysing some Visual Texts in the form of Covid-19 images from around the world. There are 11 images in the following link. You must analyse at least 3 images using the given template.

    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12327842 (Link for images)

    1. Observation-Study the photograph for two minutes. Form an overall impression of the photograph and then examine individual items. Next, divide the photo into quadrants and study each section to see what new details become visible.

    2. Complete the given worksheet. Make a separate copy for each image.

     

    Here are a few resources on Visual Text Analysis:

    https://artofsmart.com.au/analysing-visual-texts/

    http://tracksafeeducation.com.au/teachers/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3-BOSS_Resource_Sample_Poster_Visual_Text_Analysis.pdf

    https://sites.google.com/a/hiroshima-is.ac.jp/mr-underwood-s-english/11-dp-english/deconstructingandanalysingvisualtexts


    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



  • 4 May - 10 May

    Term 2 (Week 4- 4th-8th May 2020)

     

     

    Kia Ora Class, this week you will be watching a documentary (COVID-19 in China, South-Korea, Taiwan and Japan| DW Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wox36bFDqE) about how different countries are dealing with Covid-19. After watching the documentary, you will answer the following questions. You need to upload your work on Google Classroom later on.

    Questions: 

    -How have different countries dealt with Covid-19 according to the documentary?

    -How is Japan different from other countries in its fight against Covid-19?

    -What is the responsibility of young people in Japan (according to a young person)?

    -Why did Taiwan do well in dealing with Covid-19?

    -Why does the foreigner belong in jail?

    -What gives people a sense of security in South Korea?

    -What is the ‘irony of the whole story’ in China?

    -From the countries mentioned in the documentary, where would you like to live in Covid-19  situation?

     Resources:

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.


  • 11 May - 17 May

    Term 2 (Week 5- 11th-15th May 2020)

     

    Kia Ora Class. This week, you will read and analyse a news article , “Google data shows how NZ is complying with lockdown.” Post reading, you will do the following activities and upload on Google Classroom by the end of the week:

    1. Prepare and explain through a bar graph by comparing any 5 regions from the article on the following criteria: 

    Retail and recreation 

    Supermarkets and pharmacies 

    Parks 

    Transit stations 

    Workplace 

    Residential 

    1. Of all the given regions in the article, which region did the best overall in the lockdown and why?

    1. If you have to explain this report/article to Y5 students, what would you say? Write a simplified version of the article. 

    Resource: (Article) 

    https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/google-data-shows-how-nz-complying-lockdown

     Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.


  • 18 May - 24 May


    Term 2 (Week 6-18th-22nd May 2020)

    Kia Ora Y10. Welcome back to school. This week, we are going to catch up on the Distance Learning tasks during the lockdown. You must complete the following English work in the same order:

    1. Term 1 English Assessment (Essay based on Film: Jojo Rabbit) 

    2. Covid 19 Documentary Worksheet

    3. Article Analysis: Google data shows how NZ is complying with lockdown

    4. Reading Plus

    Those who are updated with all of the above tasks, will check it with me for their next task.  Also bring your English reading book to school. 

    Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand to Change the World.’ 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......History of Hitler and Nazis by watching the film ‘Jo Jo Rabbit.’

    We are exploring......Film Study (Visual Text) by observing the elements of Film Making in the film  ‘JoJo Rabbit’

    We are exploring.....Diverse Historical issues  raised in the film by asking questions and in turn developing our own Point Of View in relation to those issues

    We are exploring......’Historical Context’  by establishing the connections between our past and present. 

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which we can make the desired changes in the world we live in today.


    Success Criteria: (I can/have…)

    Film Study

    I can identify a few Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup


    I can describe some Film Techniques from the following list:



     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     


    I can explain Film Techniques with examples from the following list:


     

    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

     

    I can apply the Film-Making

    Techniques in my own work from the following list:


    Story/Plot

    Themes

    Characterisation Dialogues

    Camera Angles

    Camera Shots Camera- Movements

    Editing 

    Music

    Sound

    Setting

    Makeup

    Point of View (POV)

    I am trying to identify with 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.


    Historical Context & Present

    I am yet to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I am beginning to understand the connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I can understand a  connection between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    I have clearly understood many connections between the historical context of Hitler/Nazis and the present world.

    Making the Change

    I am trying to identify what changes we need to make to our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.

    I am beginning to understand a  change we need to make to our present world  based on our learning of the past/History.


    I am thinking of ways to make a change in our present world based on our learning of the  past/History.



    I am making the change/s to my present world based on our learning of the  past/History.


  • 25 May - 31 May

    Term 2 (Week 7-25th-29th May 2020)


     

    Kia Ora Y10. Your voice through the student survey has highlighted a few areas which need to be studied, reviewed and reflected upon. Acting on your feedback, from this week, we are moving to a different context    ‘Life After Lockdown.’ 

    Though this context “Life After Lockdown” we will be working with P.E. & Health to EXPLORE…...

    -Self Awareness  - Mindful of own feelings

    -Awareness of change around us

    -Awareness about Relationships

    -How does different media/medium influence how or what we think about ourselves - explore self, relationships, change and the lockdown experience through variety of texts - apply this to themselves

    From this exploration you will PLAN and Deliver (DO) a speech relating to a key idea from our context  ‘Life After Lockdown.’

    Activities:

    -Completing the questionnaire on ‘Self Awareness’

    -Discussing the findings about self

    -Reading a short story ‘The Story of an Hour’ to understand how relationships impact 

     our life (http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/StorHour.shtml)


    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.


  • 1 June - 7 June

    Putting Greater Emphasis on Self-examination vs Self-celebration ...


    Kia Ora Class. This week, we are doing the following activities:

    Though this context “Life After Lockdown” we will be working with P.E. & Health to EXPLORE…...

    -Self Awareness  - Mindful of own feelings

    -Awareness of change around us

    -Awareness about Relationships

    -How does different media/medium influence how or what we think about ourselves - explore self, relationships, change and the lockdown experience through variety of texts - apply this to themselves

    From this exploration you will PLAN and Deliver (DO) a speech relating to a key idea from our context  ‘Life After Lockdown  by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms. 

    Activities:

    -Reading an article on the impact of Social Media on ‘Self Awareness’ (https://childmind.org/article/social-media-and-self-doubt/)

    -Reading a short story ‘The Answer Is No’ to understand how relationships impact our life (https://www.sabri.org/The-Answer-No.htm )

    -Discussing the findings of the article 

    -Answering the questions based on the story


    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.


    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.



  • 8 June - 14 June

    WEEK 9 (8th-12th JUNE 2020)

    Kia Ora Y10. This week we will begin to write our speeches. We will look at certain topics related with our contexts of Term 1/2 for speech and then you will choose a topic that you are passionate about. We will study and discuss what goes into an effective speech. You will plan your speech using the given planning template. You will present your speeches in Term 3. Remember, this will be your Assessment for Term 3. Let me know if you wish to enter the NCEA assessment for speech presentation.

    You are required to construct and deliver an oral presentation of about 4-5 minutes in a formal setting. The subject of your presentation should be either:

    • a theme studied in class

    • a topical issue that arises from wide reading but related with our context OF TERM ½

     Also, you will read a short story on the theme of relationships.

    Activities:

    -Deciding our speech topic

    -Learning how to write a good speech

    -Reading a short story ‘Broken Chain' to understand how relationships impact our life 

    https://www.tesd.net/cms/lib/PA01001259/Centricity/Domain/542/Broken%20Chain%20by%20Gary%20Soto.pdf

     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:
     https://youtu.be/QAEjuDpIaE4


  • 15 June - 21 June

    WEEK 10 (15th-21st JUNE 2020)

    Guide to Understanding high quality Research - NaturalMeds


    Kia Ora Y10. This week you will complete research on your speech topic using the given templates. Also, you will watch a short film on the theme of 'Self Awareness'.

    Activities:

    -Completing the research on the speech topic using the given templates.

    -Watching a short film ‘Identity' about Self Awareness


     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:
    Research Templates

  • 22 June - 28 June

    WEEK 11 (22nd-26th June 2020)

    101 inspiring quotes about communication


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, you will continue to work on your speech. Remember to use a Google doc. for writing your speech. Those who have not discussed their speech topic with me, need to do it, prior to writing their speech. We aim to complete our speech by the end of this week. 

    I have attached the NCEA booklet here for your reference, which I discussed with you in the class. Read it carefully. I will be finalising the names for NCEA this week. 

    Activities:

    -Discussing my speech planning with the teacher.

    -Completing my speech writing.

      Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:
    Research Templates from last week.

  • 29 June - 5 July

    WEEK 12 (28th June-3rd July 2020)

    Happy Holidays Archives - Brand Now - Go To Agency for Awesome ...

    Kia Ora Y10. This is the final week for completing your speeches. You will upload your speeches on MHOL once completed. You will make your cue cards for your speech. Also you have easTTle reading test this week.

    For your information, I am including the following dates so you have it all in writing:

    • Term 2: Week 12 -speech written and edited in consultation with the teacher, PDF uploaded on MHOL, cue cards printed

    • Term Holidays -memorise your speech

    • Term 3:Week 1-Practice your speech (We will start presentations this week with the people who would be ready)

    • Term 3:Week 2/3 –all three sessions-presentation of speech -includes being videoed for NCEA students

    • Term 3:Week 4 -Inter-whanau speech Semifinals & Finals (respectively 10th, 11th & 12th August)

    This week, your goal is to have the speech finalised and signed off by me. Upload a PDF on MHOL. That means, you can not make any change to your speech after this. Also, get your cue cards ready and you are good to go from there.

    Activities:

    -Completing speech writing.

    -Uploading the speech on MHOL.

    -easTTle reading test.

      Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED..... developing our self awareness by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down for Life After Lockdown

    We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing  and applying the features of verbal language, body language and making an oral presentation.

    We are FOCUSED..... on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing our speech.

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:

    Use these notes when you practice your speech: 

    Just as words form the spoken language to communicate a message, the way we stand, where we look, how we move our hands and the tone of our voice form the body language.

    Eye Contact

    • Look at the audience for 3 seconds before you begin

    • look at several people throughout the audience (If you find this really difficult, look at the top of the heads of the people in the back row, then at least your voice will carry to everyone in the audience)

    Presentation Voice

    • Take a deep breath

    • begin speaking in a voice louder than your usual conversation voice

    Set Your Hands

    • Hold your cue cards loosely in one hand

    • Hold your hands together

    • Keep them about waist high in front of you

    • Set your feet

    • Place your feet & shoulder wide apart

    • Balance your weight evenly on both feet.


  • 6 July - 12 July

  • 13 July - 19 July

  • 20 July - 26 July


    WEEK 1 (20th-26th July 2020)



    Kia Ora Y10. Welcome back to school in Term 3. I hope you all had a refreshing holiday and you practiced your speech well. From this week, we will start the presentation of the speeches. We will first (English) session for practice. Remember to time your speech well between 4 and 5 minutes. NCEA speeches will be video recorded. 

    This is going to be your Assessment for Term 3. You will be graded on your ideas, content and presentation.

    Big Idea: Life After Lockdown

    Activities:

    1. Memorising your speech.

    2. Keeping your cue cards ready.

    3. Spending a lot of time on practicing your speech.

    4. Presenting your speech.

     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language  by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:

    Use these notes when you practice your speech: 

    Just as words form the spoken language to communicate a message, the way we stand, where we look, how we move our hands and the tone of our voice form the body language.

    Eye Contact

    • Look at the audience for 3 seconds before you begin

    • look at several people throughout the audience (If you find this really difficult, look at the top of the heads of the people in the back row, then at least your voice will carry to everyone in the audience)

    Presentation Voice

    • Take a deep breath

    • begin speaking in a voice louder than your usual conversation voice

    Set Your Hands

    • Hold your cue cards loosely in one hand

    • Hold your hands together

    • Keep them about waist high in front of you

    • Set your feet

    • Place your feet & shoulder wide apart

    • Balance your weight evenly on both feet.


  • 27 July - 2 August

    WEEK 2 (27th-2nd August 2020)

    Pin on Public Speaking Quotes


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we continue to present the speeches. Remember to time your speech well between 4 and 5 minutes. Videos of the NCEA speeches must be sent to me by Friday; 31st July. 

    Big Idea: Life After Lockdown

    Activities:

    1. Memorising your speech.

    2. Keeping your cue cards ready.

    3. Spending a lot of time on practicing your speech.

    4. Presenting your speech.

     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language  by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:

    Refer to Week 1 resources. 

  • 3 August - 9 August

    WEEK 3 (3-9 August 2020)

    10+ Graduation Quotes That Inspire Success


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we will finish all speeches including the speech resubmissions. Also, this week we will have class discussion on Term 3 context: 'NZ Government, New Zealand Elections and Referendum.'

    Please follow the given guidelines for the resubmission:

    -Act upon my feedback and improve the criterion that needs improvement.
    -Resubmission chance will only be given this week. It can't be postponed.
    -Your grade will go only one step higher if you have improved your work.
    -If you submitted your work LATE, the maximum grade you can get is 'At.' The grade will not move up even if your resubmission is a better attempt. 
    -Resubmission is not a guarantee to an improved grade. It may go down if the resubmitted work is worse than the original attempt.

    Big Idea: Life After Lockdown

    Activities:

    1. Speech presentation.

    2. Speech Resubmissions

    3. Class discussion on Term 3 context

     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language  by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.


  • 10 August - 16 August

    WEEK 4  

    New Zealand Government referendums 2020 - Cannabis and End of Life ...


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we will learn about referendums. We will read articles about 'End of life choice referendum in New Zealand'. 

    Also this week, you will complete your Holistic report - unedited student reflection statement as per the guidelines given below. Once completed, you will upload it on MHOL.

    You are required to write a reflection statement that identifies the SMART goals you have set yourself in 2020 and the progress you are making to achieving these goals. You may choose to describe the actions you have taken, the successes you have had and the obstacles/challenges you have faced. This will be an unedited statement from you and will appear on your Holistic report.

    You may choose to use one of the below sentence starters to help (copy and paste these into the text box);

    A goal I have set myself for 2020 is....
    I have taken the following actions to meet this goal...
    The successes I have experienced are...
    The challenges I have faced are...

    SENCO Writing Template : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xl6gXR6Mnhsvl1dwcJF8pi8opLljSsDM3YXDmLeEz-U/edit?usp=sharing

    ESOL Writing Template : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xl6gXR6Mnhsvl1dwcJF8pi8opLljSsDM3YXDmLeEz-U/edit?usp=sharing

    Big Idea: Life After Lockdown 

    Activities:

    1. Learning about referendums.

    2. Reading article on 'End of life choice referendum in New Zealand'. 

    3. Completing Holistic Reporunedited student reflection statement.

     Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring.......self by observing our habits, behaviour, values and standards.

    We are exploring......self awareness by identifying our feelings for self and others.

    We are exploring.....our relationships by thinking about the value, challenges, purpose, issues and gaps of relationships within a variety of texts

    We are exploring.....’Change’ by analysing the ways in which life & relationships have changed after lockdown

    We are exploring......the impacts of different media on self by reflecting on  how they influence our thinking about self and our behaviour

    We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language  by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech

    Success Criteria: I can….

    -consistently and intentionally explore personal beliefs, values, strengths, and challenges and how they impact me and my relationships

    -think critically about texts (short stories/short films) with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose (public speaking)  and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of oral & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    -convey and sustain a personal voice where appropriate by being reflective about the production of my own texts: monitor and self-evaluate progress, articulate learning with confidence.

    Resources:

    https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/parliament-in-election-year/what-is-a-referendum/

    https://www.referendums.govt.nz/endoflifechoice/index.html?utm_source=votenz&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=eolca


  • 17 August - 23 August


    KATHMANDU MAY GO INTO LOCKDOWN 2.0 | PeakD

    Kia Ora Students! We will not be following a normal timetable over the next 2 weeks. We are using the feedback you gave us after last Lockdown and we are currently working with all the teachers to design a Distance Learning programme that has choice, flexibility and no-device time.

     ALL students are required to join their Learning Advisor in a GoogleMEET this Thursday morning 10am, as this is where the Distance Learning Programme will be explained.....

    In the meantime, while this work is being completed by your teachers, please find below our expectations for you for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday....

    1. Complete your Student Reflections statement for your Holistic Report

    - use the video that shows you how to do this.

    2. GREAT Learner evidence (Holistic Report) - curate your evidence; aim for 2x quality pieces of evidence per criteria with an explanation that shows your understanding of how the selected evidence demonstrates the criteria. Maximum 3x pieces of evidence. Use the Guidance Google slideshow

    3. If your GREAT Learner evidence is ready - email your Learning Advisor and book a one on one GoogleMEET so together you can "Rate' your evidence.

    4. Get active

    5. Student Led Conference presentations - use the template to organise your presentation. The template has been shared with you by your Learning Advisor

    6. Practice the Haka

    7. Ensure Maths Buddy is up to date (no additional tasks will be set til Thursday)

    8. Ensure you are fully up to date with all Reading Plus activities (your green progress bar on your dashboard matches your dotted target line)

    9. If your class was in the middle of a key learning activity and/or assessment, your teacher will provide support for this and will communicate over email and MHOL/Google Classroom in the first instance.

     There will not be any new learning activities set in the next three days.

  • 24 August - 30 August


    Distance Learning

    Kia Ora Y10. Please see below your distance learning timetable and other details. Remember, you need to contact with your teacher/s daily between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Your L.A. will explain the Activity Grid and Lockdown Journal to you. 

    Student Reflection Journal

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WwRWBwvhPBqlrdLENLXY9_2O5oSRghGTmYrDhhxabG8/edit?usp=sharing

    YEAR 10 Water Whanau Distance Learning Timetable and Activity Grid - 5 Ways to Wellbeing  (20-29th August)

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EBH4WuL7yyooSLQ4ecVSNkXf5t8thc2L4FWsr_4Oxjw/edit?usp=sharing


  • 31 August - 6 September



    Motivational quotes: Three free motivating quote printables to help  motivate you and your students . – Quotes


    Kia Ora Y10. This week we are back to school after lockdown 2.0. We will catch up on the following tasks that you were required to complete in the lockdown:

    • SLC T1 reflection goals on MHO
    • SLC T3 slide show ready
    • Holistic Report - reflection /goal statement on MHO
    • Holistic Report evidence doc for 2020 completed
    • Reading Plus up to date
    • Maths Buddy up to date

  • 7 September - 13 September



    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we move to our new context ‘Work Experience.’ We will join a workplace from 23rd to 27th November in week 7 of Term 4. We will use the tool ‘My Mahi’ which you can join by using the following code:

    mymahi.co.nz

    10W2: 4TMCqHZWQJ

    We will have weekly assigned lessons on My Mahi and our C.V. and Cover letter for work experience. We also start contacting employers and finalising our workplace. This week, we will start by exploring My Mahi and learning to write email to the employers.

    Additionally, our focus will be on Reading and Writing to prepare ourselves for the easTTle Reading & Writing tests at the start of next term.. Remember to have your reading books with you in all English sessions. Also we will practice different genres of writing. 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Joining and exploring My Mahi. 

    -Writing our goals for easTTle Reading and Writing tests.

    -Writing emails to the employers for work placement.

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources:

    mymahi.co.nz

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jgpz1IspTY


  • 14 September - 20 September



    Te Wiki o te Reo Māori / National events and the NZC / Curriculum resources  / Kia ora - NZ Curriculum Online

    Kia Ora Y10. Last week, we started our WorkReady Portfolio on  MyMahi. We completed 'Personal Details' and 'Personal Statement' sections. This week, we have two sessions due to SLCs day on Friday. We will complete 'Hauora-Personal Wellbeing' and 'Big Achievements' sections of the portfolio. 

    Also this is Maori Language week. We are observing “Māori Language Moment” at 12pm on Monday 14th September to commemorate the actual time and day in 1972, when 30,000 signatures were delivered to Parliament calling for Te Reo Māori to be taught in schools. We will start both our English sessions with a waiata. 

    Session 1:  He Honore 

    Session 2: Tutira Mai 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Observing 'Maori Language Moment'

    -Singing Maori waiata

    -Completing 'Hauora-Personal Wellbeing' and 'Big Achievements' sections of the portfolio on MyMahi. 

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: (Maori Waiata) 

    https://tuku.reomaori.co.nz/


  • 21 September - 26 September

    New Zealand Political Parties Display Poster (teacher made)


    Kia Ora Students. This week we are doing the following:

    Groups - Political Parties

    You can also use On the fence - https://onthefence.co.nz/

    Collapsed timetable activity

    • Students will be given a Political party Challenge Brief. 

    • They will have just under 2x weeks to complete the challenges on the brief.

    • Students in Week 10 - will have collapsed timetable time to be together as a political party, to make decisions, assign tasks/jobs and check progress.

    • Will set up a spreadsheet to track the parties and the progress

    • Students will then used the other sessions to work on their assigned task

    • We will reassess the collapsed timetable needs for week 1 at the end of Week 10

    Challenge Brief

    • Create a party name

    • Appoint a Party Leader

    • Write a brief Party manifesto - what does your party stand for?

    • Leader writes and films an introductory speech

    • Create a logo, slogan and select a theme song

    • Create an campaign that includes - posters, memes, short video slips, tweets, social media posts

    • Write policy statements for Environment (Yr 9), Tourism Industry crisis  & the border (Yr 7), Referendums (Yr 10), a whanau issue of your choice (Yr 8), End of year whanau trip (collectively)


    All students will then be able to Vote for their preferred Whanau Political Party on Thursday Week 1 Term 4. Each party has 16 members. 

  • 28 September - 4 October

  • 5 October - 11 October

  • 12 October - 18 October

    TERM 4: WEEK 1

    Kindness Week | St Mark's Anglican Community School


    Nau mai, hoki mai ki te kura! (Welcome back to school!)
    Kia Ora Y10. We continue working on our context of 'Work Experience' and complete our WorkReady Portfolio on  MyMahi. 

    Also this is 'KINDNESS WEEK.' There will be many activities held within our whanau as well as at school level including the Pink Shirt Day on Friday. 

    Remember to have your reading books with you in all English sessions. We are also learning 'Persuasive Writing’ this week. 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Completing our work ready portfolio on MyMahi. 

    -Participating in 'Kindness Week' activities.

    -Learning 'Persuasive Writing.'

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: (Maori Waiata) 

    PPT on 'Persuasive Writing'

  • 19 October - 25 October


    TERM 4: WEEK 2

    Interviewer preparation before an interview: 6 hiring tips for employers |  Workable


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we are completing our CV on  MyMahi.  Also we will prepare for our work placement interview. 
    Last week, we could not  do  'Persuasive Writing’  due to several disruptions hence we will do it this week.
    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Completing CV on MyMahi. 

    -Preparation for work placement interview. 

    -Learning 'Persuasive Writing.'

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    PPT on 'Persuasive Writing'

  • 26 October - 1 November



    TERM 4: WEEK 3

    Tips on Writing a Cover Letter | Robert Half


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we have one session with W1 and two with W2. 
    We will be finalising our CV and writing our Cover Letter. 
    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Finalising CV.

    -Writing Cover Letter

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    MyMahi
    https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cover-letter/#cID_516

  • 2 November - 8 November

    TERM 4: WEEK 4

    Live Life Happy – Inspiring You Daily with Great Quotes | Luck quotes,  Stress quotes, Exam quotes



    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we have one session with W1 and two with W2. You have you your English CAT this Friday. 
    We will practice a few questions for the same. 
    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    Practicing for CAT (Common Assessment Task)

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    Practice questions on Google Classroom

  • 9 November - 15 November

    TERM 4: WEEK 5

    Best wishes card with realistic roses Royalty Free Vector


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, you have your exams. We will be discussing all the activities in our 'Work Experience Booklet'

    that you will use in week 7. 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    Discussing activities of 'Work Experience Booklet'

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    Work Experience Booklet

  • 16 November - 22 November


    TERM 4: WEEK 6

    Queen Persona by Jessie LaQueenia Lifestyle Blog: Business Talk: Workplace  Expectations

    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we tie all loose ends of our work experience such as visits to workplaces to get the agreements signed, filling in all the details in the spreadsheet and discussing workplace expectations. 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Completing all work experience related activities.

    -Discussing workplace expectations.

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    Work Experience Booklet

  • 23 November - 29 November

    Term 4: Week 7

    Work Experience Stock Illustrations – 10,145 Work Experience Stock  Illustrations, Vectors & Clipart - Dreamstime


    Year 10 students are away for their work experience. All the best! 

  • 30 November - 6 December

    TERM 4: WEEK 8

    A Time for Reflection - Signy Wilson: Get Inspired, Get Real

    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we have two sessions due to the Whanau trip on Friday. We will complete our work experience

    booklet and reflect on our work, behaviour and practices during the work experience week. 

    Big Idea: ‘Work Experience.’ 

     Activities:

    -Completing the work experience booklet.

    -Reflecting on our work, behaviour and practices during the work experience week and completing the given worksheet.

    Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)

    We are exploring......work experience by linking school work to the real world

    We are exploring.......to prepare ourselves for work experience by developing our work- ready skills 

    We are exploring....... strategies to make sense of the texts by reading & understanding different kinds of texts 

    We are exploring....... points of view of the writer/s and characters, ideas, audience & purpose of the texts by integrating sources of  information to form our own ideas

    We are exploring....... effective writing by applying our understanding about different genres of writing such as writing to describe, explain, narrate, inform, persuade etc. 

    We are exploring.......ways to convey our ideas on a range of topics for different purposes and audiences by understanding, constructing and applying content, language and text forms in our writing

    FOCUS

    We are FOCUSED.....on being work-ready by understanding, discussing  and developing ideas & skills about/for work experience.

    We are FOCUSED..... on forming, connecting, constructing and conveying ideas on a range of topics through reading and writing.

    Success Criteria: (I can)

    -explore workplaces for my work experience and successfully secure a workplace for myself.

    -confidently develop work skills and use them in my work experience.

    -clearly make connections among my school work, work experience and the real world.

    -think critically about texts with understanding & confidence and recognise, understand and consider how texts are constructed for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations

    -construct texts (C.V., Cover Letter, Emails to employers, work experience reflection) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form and can seek  feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect

    -use a wide range of verbal & written language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate precise meaning & effect, to sustain interest and to achieve a sense of coherence when constructing texts

    Resources: 

    Work Experience Booklet
    Work Experience Reflection Worksheet

  • 7 December - 13 December

    Term 4: Week 9


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  • 14 December - 20 December