7W2 English
Weekly outline
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Week 1: (3rd-7th February 2020)
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!
Kia Ora Y7 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:
2020-7W2-ENGLISH (CODE: G4HD6C)
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!
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
Week 2: (10-14th February 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. Our context for Term 1 is ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand Here at MHJC.’ This week, we will unfold the context. I will start by discussing ‘Great Ako’ with you. We will work closely with Art & Global Studies. We will be looking at different texts about identity, whanau, culture, friendship etc.
Our focus this term is ‘Visual Language.’ We will learn about different aspects of Visual Language such as Dominant image, Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering / Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of Thirds, Negative space, Logo etc. and apply them in our badge. You will apply (most of these) in the personal badge (Static Image) that you will create working collaboratively with Art & Global Studies.
Starting with identity, I want you to think about yourself; particularly your name. We will do a few class activities related to names. You may think of the following:
-Who named you?
-Which language does your name come from?
-What does your name mean?
-Why were you given this name?
-If given a chance, would you like to change your name? What name would you choose and why?
-What are some strange names you have heard/read?
-Has anyone ever made fun of your name? What did you do?
Big Idea: ‘Turangawaewae: My Place To Stand Here at MHJC.’
Activities:
Unfolding Term 1 Context
Learning about ‘Great Ako’
Learning about names.
Stories about our names
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading stories/texts about identity, whanau, culture, friendship etc.
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Success Criteria: (I can/have…)
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
Homework:
Answer the questions about your name.
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Week 3: (17-23rd February 2020)
Kia Ora Class. This week, we are discussing ‘Whanau’. Our Whanau at school is ‘Water.’ Also, we will discuss our whanau at home:’ Family.’
We have easTTle Reading in one of our sessions.
7W2: Tuesday; Session 1
7W1: Wednesday; Session 1
Activities:
Learning about our Whanau at school: ‘Water’
Learning about our Whanau at home: ‘Family’
easTTle Reading Test
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading stories/texts about identity, whanau, culture, friendship etc.
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Success Criteria: (I can/have…)
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Week 4: (24-28th February 2020)
Kia Ora Class. Continuing with our context, this week, we are discussing ‘Culture’. What makes our culture: food, languages, religion, clothes, customs, traditions, celebrations, values & beliefs etc. Also, this week, we will start learning about ‘Visual Language.’ We will look at some Maori and other symbols.
This week, you will have your easTTle Writing test which will be done both in English & Global Studies’ classes.
Activities:
Learning about ‘Culture’ and what makes it
Learning about ‘Symbolism’ in ‘Visual Language’
easTTle Writing Test
Resources:
https://www.mountainjade.co.nz/blogs/news/traditional-maori-symbols-and-meanings-carving-ta-moko
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Week 5: (2-6th March 2020)
Kia Ora Class. Last week we completed our easTTle writing. This week, you are away for the camp. Enjoy!
Activities:
CAMP
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Week 6: (9-13th March 2020)
Kia Ora Class. Last week, you were at the camp. This week, we are learning about the features of ‘Visual Language.’ We will use these features later to create our Badge/ Static Image.
Activities:
Learning about elements of Visual Language.
Learning about how to use those elements in our Static Image.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Week 7: (16-20th March 2020)
Statement
Explain
eXample
Your opinion
Kia Ora Class. Last week, we learnt about ‘Visual Language.’ This week, we will look at MHJC 6 step Essay writing process. Also, we will learn SEXY paragraph writing.
Activities:
Learning about MHJC 6 step Essay writing process.
Learning SEXY paragraph writing.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)Week 8: (23rd -27th March 2020)
Kia Ora Class. This week, you are starting your assessment. It is an integrated assessment in English, Global Studies and Art. You will submit your assessment separately on all learning areas’ pages on MHOL latest by 8th April; Wednesday; 3 p.m.
See the assessment details attached.
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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We are exploring.......cultural identity by readingWeek 10: (13th-17th April 2020)
Kia Ora Class. I hope you are safe & well at home with your family. This week, you will try and complete your Term 1 Assessment. Use the attached template for writing SEXY paragraphs. I had shared it with you before the term break also. Submit your Static Image and SEXY paragraphs on MHOL as soon as you are done. The link was given in Week 8 (23rd -27th March 2020).
Additionally, you need to complete the assigned lesson on Education Perfect.
Here is the link: https://www.educationperfect.com/app/#/dashboard/homework/2768217
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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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 (
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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?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Term 2 (Week 3-27th April- 1st May 2020)
Kia Ora Class. This week, you will two things:
Let’s do some Reading. Pick any story/book that you want to read and write its summary. Here is the link: (https://storytime.rnz.co.nz/)
Continue to write your Lockdown Memoir. Add pictures/videos.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Term 2 (Week 4-4th-8th May 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. From this week onward, we will be working on making a Comic on Lockdown. This is an extension of what you have done before: Elements of Visual Language (Static Image) and your lockdown Memoir. Who doesn’t love comics? This week, read as many comics as you can from your treasure and/or online.
If you do not have any comics, click on the following links to read two comics:
https://www.dckids.com/themes/custom/wbkids_base/vendor/comic_reader/index.html?id=7835&language=en
https://www.dckids.com/themes/custom/wbkids_base/vendor/comic_reader/index.html?id=7909&language=en
Attached are a few documents about the definitions/elements/vocabulary of Comics. Will you be able to identify some of these in your own comics?
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reading
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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We are exploring.......cultural identity by readingTerm 2 (Week 5-11th-15th May 2020)
Kia Ora Class. This week, you will write the story of your comic. Think about different characters of your comic and their names. Next, think about what your characters do in your story and how they are related with each other.
Think of a good title for your story and write it on a Google doc. Think about how you will make your story funny/interesting. Remember, your comic is about ‘LOCKDOWN.’ You will upload your story on Google Classroom once it is done.
Here are the links to the Covid-19 vocabulary, you may like to use:
https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/covid-19-glossary/
https://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/news/living-well/must-know-covid-19-vocabulary/
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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We are exploring.......cultural identity by readingTerm 2 (Week 6-18th-22nd May 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. 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:
Term 1 English Assessment (Static Image & SEXY Paragraphs)
Comic Story
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.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring.......cultural identity by reflecting on our own identity, whanau & culture and integrating it with our learning
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language within indigenous art/culture by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a Static Image (Personal Badge) based on Big Ideas of the context.
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a collaborative text (Personal Badge)
Focus....... We will create a personal badge (Static Image) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with the values of our identity, whanau & culture.
Identity, Whanau & Culture
I can identify some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can describe some features of my identity, whanau and culture
I can integrate some features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
I can integrate and explain many features of my identity, whanau and culture with my personal badge
Elements of Visual Language
I can identify some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can describe some features of Visual Language from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply some features of Visual Language in my personal badge from:
Dominant- Image
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds
Negative-Space
Logo
I can apply many features of Visual Language from the given list in my personal badge and explain them:
Colour
Texture
Shape
Symbolism
Lettering/ Font
Proportion
Layout
Rule of thirds Negative-Space
Logo
Personal Badge
I can create a personal badge using a few visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which describes my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which explains my identity, whanau & culture through visual language choices
I can create a personal badge which integrates my identity, whanau & culture with appropriate visual language choices
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Term 2 (Week 7-25th-29th May 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we start making our comics. I will first look at your stories which you have been writing for two weeks now. Next, we will learn about the vocabulary and language features to be used in the comic. You may make a paper or digital comic but it has to be about ‘Covid 19/Lockdown.’
PLAN & DO:
- We are PLANNING to construct a Visual text (Comic) so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the features of Visual Language.
- We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text (Speech) so that we can demonstrate an understanding purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form.
-Discussion on your comic story.
-Finalising the comic story with dialogues.
-Learning about the vocabulary and language features to be used in the comic.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
Here are a few digital options for creating your comic:
https://sites.google.com/site/dbennerorg/webinars/comic-strips-in-the-classroom
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Term 2 (Week8- 1st-5th June 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we continue to work on our comics.
PLAN & DO:
- We are PLANNING to construct a Visual text (Comic) so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the features of Visual Language.
- We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text (Speech) so that we can demonstrate an understanding purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form.
Making our lockdown comic.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speechFOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
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Term 2 (Week9- 8th-12th June 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we move over to speeches. Last week, I asked you to think of certain topics for speech that you are passionate about. This week, we will study and discuss what goes into an effective speech. You will plan your speech using the given planning template. You will write your speech on a Google doc. Remember it has to be your own speech. You will write it YOURSELF. Have a look at the speech exemplars under resources though you need to have your own ideas for your speech. You will present your speeches as your Assessment for Term 3.
You are required to construct and deliver an oral presentation of about 2 to 4 minutes in a formal setting. You can choose your own topic but the subject of your presentation could also be from the following:
a theme studied in class
a topical issue that arises from wide reading
something related with the context of Term 1 or Term
Collaboration: The speech topic can be your own choice OR from what you have learnt in Term 1 or 2 in Global Studies, P.E./Health, Science, Math. Speak to your different Learning Areas' teachers to see if you can pick a topic from there. We will be working closely with Global Studies, Science and Maths. Global Studies will guide you to understand and apply good research skills to identify and use reliable sources/ resources for your speech. Science/Math will help you understand some of the questions related with Covid-19 which you could use as your speech topic.
Big Idea: Life In and After LockdownPLAN & DO:
- We are PLANNING to construct a Visual text (Comic) so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the features of Visual Language.
- We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text (Speech) so that we can demonstrate an understanding purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form.
-Deciding our speech topic
-Learning how to write a good speech
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
- apply various features of Visual Language in my Comic from the given list such as:
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
Resources:
Refer to last week's resources.
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Term 2 (Week10- 15th-21st June 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we will finalise our speech topic. Then we start writing our speeches. We need to do some research on our speech topic before writing. Use the given template.
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
-Finalising our speech topic-Researching our speech topic.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
- apply various features of Visual Language in my Comic from the given list such as:
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
Resources:
Refer to last week's resources.
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Term 2 (Week11- 22nd-28th June 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we continue to write our speech using the given template. Our speech must be completed by the end of the week. W e will complete our comic work as well this week.
Also, we have easTTle reading this week:
25th June; Thursday; Session 2
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
-Complete speech writing.-Complete comic making.
-easTTle Reading Test.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
- apply various features of Visual Language in my Comic from the given list such as:
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
Resources:
Use the template given last week.
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Term 2 (Week12- 29th June-3rd July 2020)
Kia Ora Y7. This is the final week to finish writing and submitting your speech. Also this week, you will submit your Term 2 assessment-Lockdown Comic on which you been working all of this term.
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 Google Classroom, 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.
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 Google Classroom. 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.
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
-Completing speech writing.-Making cue cards.
-Uploading the speech on Google classroom.
-Submitting Term 2 Assessment-Lockdown Comic
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
Focus....... We will create a Comic (Visual Text) by applying the elements of Visual Language and integrating it with our experiences during and after Lockdown
We are FOCUSED.....on developing our understanding by identifying a range of important lessons/experiences from lock down/ 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)
-use an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written and visual language when creating text (Comic & Speech)
- apply various features of Visual Language in my Comic from the given list such as:
Dominant- Image , Colour, Texture, Shape, Symbolism, Lettering/ Font, Proportion, Layout, Rule of thirds Negative-Space, Logo, Panels, Emanata, Gutters, Bleed, Speech Bubbles, Thought Clouds, Narratory Block, Sound Effect, Caption, Label, Close Up, Long Shot, Reverse etc.
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
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.
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Term 3 : Week 1
Kia Ora Y7. Welcome back to Term 3. This week, you will present your speeches in front of the class. Your speech has to be between 2 and 4 minutes.
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
-Memorising your speech.-Keeping your cue cards ready.
-Spending a lot of time on practicing your speech.
-Presenting your speech.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
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)
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
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Term 3 : Week 2
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we continue to present speeches. Remember, your speech has to be between 2 and 4 minutes.
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
-Memorising your speech.-Keeping your cue cards ready.
-Spending a lot of time on practicing your speech.
-Presenting your speech.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
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)
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
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Term 3 : Week 3
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we will finish presentation of all speeches.
Big Idea: Life In and After Lockdown
Activities:
1. Speech presentation.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applyingthe 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 constructingour speech.
Success Criteria: (I can)
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
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Term 3 : Week 3
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we will read a book "My Hero Is You" about how kids can fight Covid-19. You will choose a scene from the book and present a role-play to the class.
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 In and After Lockdown
Activities:
1. Reading the book "My Hero Is You" to learn about how kids can fight Covid-19.
2. Role-Play of a scene from the book.
3. Completing Holistic Report unedited student reflection statement.
Learning Intentions: (We are learning to...)
We are exploring....... the elements of Visual Language by observing and understanding symbols and examples
We are exploring.......Visual Language by applying its elements to construct a comic based on Big Ideas of the context (Life In and After Lockdown)
We are exploring....... the connections between oral, written, and visual language by creating a visual text (Lockdown Comic)
We are exploring....... the elements of Verbal Language by understanding and applying content, language, and text forms in our speech
FOCUS
We are FOCUSED.....on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applyingthe 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)
-form and communicate ideas and information clearly, drawing on a range of sources to show increasing awareness of a range of dimensions or viewpoints. (Comic & Speech)
-construct texts (Comic & Speech) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language, and text form
-can seek feedback to make changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
-use a wide range of oral, written and visual 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 (Comic & Speech)
-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. (Comic & Speech)
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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.
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Kia Ora Y7. 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 7 Water Whanau Distance Learning Timetable and Activity Grid - 5 Ways to Wellbeing (20-29th August)
https://docs.google.com/
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Kia Ora Y7. 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
- Also we will do an activity (Designing a ball game) to learn about 'Decision Making.'
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Kia Ora Y7. This week, we move to our new context ‘For the People or For the Power?’ Our focus will be on different political parties in New Zealand and their leaders. We will understand their points of views in relation to certain important matters such as the environment, closed borders etc. We will form vertical Water whanau political parties and contest elections.
Also we will focus 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. We will practice different genres of writing.
Big Idea: ‘For the People or For the Power?’
Activities:
-Getting to know major political parties in New Zealand and completing a worksheet.
-Writing our goals for easTTle Reading and Writing tests.
-Learning ‘Descriptive Writing.’
Success Criteria: (I can)
-understand how leadership is acquired in New Zealand by studying about the political parties and their leaders
-compare and contrast the policies of different political parties of New Zealand for the 2020 Election to understand their positioning on Environment and Closed Borders etc.
-show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
-construct texts (delivering speeches, making posters and writing manifesto) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form
-use verbal & written language language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate ideas, precise meaning & effect
Resources:
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Kia Ora Y7. This week, we are doing the following activity related to 'Decision Making.'
Topic 2: Is your voice heard?
Explore values and perspectives
What do I think?
Activity 1
Everyone has the right to participate in decision-making that affects them. Students will stand in the middle of the space. The teacher will read out some statements and that they are to place themselves along a continuum going from “always” to “never”. Read the following statements:
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“Adults at home listen to what I have to say (about things that affect me).”
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“Adults at school listen to what I have to say (about things that affect me).”
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“Adults in the community listen to what I have to say (about things that affect me).”
Students will place themselves on the continuum for the following responses:
always •••••most of the time •••••••sometimes •••••••hardly ever ••••••never
Students will have an opportunity to discuss the kinds of decision-making they participate in/do not participate in, after each statement is read.
Source: https://elections.nz/assets/Your-voice-your-choice-/Have-your-say-2020_for-web.pdf
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. Also we will look at the list of 365 Maori words. Our aim is to learn at least one word a day. We will start our English sessions with a waiata.
Session 1: He Honore
Session 2: Tutira Mai
Session 3: Te Aroha
Big Idea: ‘For the People or For the Power?’
Activities:
-Observing 'Maori Language Moment'
-Singing Maori waiata
-365 Maori word list
-Activity: Is your voice heard?
Success Criteria: (I can)
-understand how leadership is acquired in New Zealand by studying about the political parties and their leaders
-compare and contrast the policies of different political parties of New Zealand for the 2020 Election to understand their positioning on Environment and Closed Borders etc.
-show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
-construct texts (delivering speeches, making posters and writing manifesto) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form
-use verbal & written language language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate ideas, precise meaning & effect
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My3E5qptjrg&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UukDUHAOtk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxQ66-7sRP4&feature=youtu.be
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/365-maori-words
https://elections.nz/assets/Your-voice-your-choice-/Have-your-say-2020_for-web.pdf
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Kia Ora Students. This week we are doing the following:
Groups - Political Parties
Students complete the survey by clicking on the following link…. https://votecompass.tvnz.co.nz/.
To find your postcode use this link...https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/address-postcode-finder
Student to enter the result of this Vote Compass into a google form ……….. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YsaT-WadC--UTRy34T-aVe4sFocybdsBPSNRMiA7r-c/edit?usp=sharing
Student will be placed in political parties of like minded students
Political parties to have 2x students from each class. Political parties 16x people
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.
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TERM 4: WEEK 1
Nau mai, hoki mai ki te kura! (Welcome back to school!)Kia Ora Y7. We will continue with our context ‘For the People or for the Power?’ Last term, you all formed your political parties and chose your party leaders. This week, we have whanau election and kids voting. See the attached PPT to complete this week's tasks.
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: ‘For the People or For the Power?’
Activities:
-Completing Political Party tasks for the week.
-Participating in the whanau elections and kids voting for NZ elections.
-Practicing ‘Persuasive Writing.’
Success Criteria: (I can)
-understand how leadership is acquired in New Zealand by studying about the political parties and their leaders
-compare and contrast the policies of different political parties of New Zealand for the 2020 Election to understand their positioning on Environment and Closed Borders etc.
-show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
-construct texts (delivering speeches, making posters and writing manifesto) that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form
-use verbal & written language language features and an increasing range of vocabulary to communicate ideas, precise meaning & effect
Resources:
PPT on whanau elections
PPT on 'Persuasive Writing'
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Term 4: Week 2
Kia Ora Y7. This week, you have your year end easTTle Writing test. All the best!
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Term 4: week 3
Kia Ora Y7. From this week, our context is 'Get Moving, Get Grooving.' This week, we have 1 session with W1 and 2 with W2. We will learn about 'Compare and Contrast' as you will compare and contrast different kinds of celebrations in Global Studies.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
-Learning about 'Compare & Contrast.'
-Vocabulary for 'Comparison.'
-Vocabulary for 'Contrast.'
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
Resources:PPT on 'Compare & Contrast.'
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Term 4: week 4
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we are learning about 'Cultural Celebrations.' Also we are sharing ideas about our unique cultural celebrations.
Activities:
-Learning about ''Cultural Celebrations.'
-Sharing ideas about our unique cultural celebrations.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
-Learning about ''Cultural Celebrations.'
-Sharing ideas about our unique cultural celebrations.
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
Resources:
PPT on 'Cultural Celebrations.'
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Term 4: week 5
Kia Ora Y7. This week, you have your Reading e-asttle test. We will practice a few tests before that.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
Practicing Reading e-asttle tests
Attempting Reading e-asttle test
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
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Term 4: week 6
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we reading about the 'Maori Cultural Celebrations' in New Zealand. Also we are reading about the 'Winter Celebrations' around the world. Also we are summarising the articles and presenting them to the class.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
Reading about Maori cultural celebrations in New Zealand.
Reading about Winter Celebrations around the world.
Summarising the articles in our own words and presenting to the class.
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
Resources:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/winter-celebrations/
https://media.newzealand.com/en/events/new-zealands-traditional-maori-kai-festivals/
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Term 4: week 7
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we are all presenting a song from our respective cultures. We need to share it with the class and
tell them about what culture and language it comes from and also on what occasion/s it is played.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
Sharing a cultural song with our class.
Telling the class about the culture & language of the song.
Telling the class on what occasions it is played/what kind of song this is (such as wedding song and birthday song etc.)
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
Resources:
Students' cultural songs
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Term 4: week 8
Kia Ora Y7. This week, we are practicing our performance for Y10 farewell. Also, we are reflecting on our first year at MHJC and completing the given reflection document.
Big Idea:
Get Moving, Get Grooving
Activities:
Practicing our performance for Y10 farewell.
Reflecting on our first year at MHJC and completing the reflection document.
Focus:
-We are FOCUSING on developing a script for the culture performance showcase.
-We are FOCUSING on identifying different cultural celebrations for events.
Learning Intentions:
We are exploring ......the differences between our own and other people's cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
We are exploring... cultural celebrations by understanding the connections between oral, written and visual language
We are exploring...cultural celebrations by having an awareness of purpose and audience through our deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
Success Criteria: (I can....)
-Understand the differences in cultural celebrations by comparing and contrasting different cultures.
-Understand about the purpose and audience of different cultural celebrations through deliberate choices relating to content, language and text form
-Understand about cultural celebrations by making the connections between oral, written and visual language
Resources:
Reflection document
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Term 4: Week 9
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