7M1 English
Weekly outline
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Welcome to MHJC English course page 2020!
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Morena 7M1,
I know this week will be overwhelming for you and I will take things slowly and spend both English sessions this week making sure we are all connected to wifi and that we have all completed the Reading Plus insight assessment and then completed 4 see readers before Wednesday 12th February :o). Please don't worry and ask anything you feel worried about :o)
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- connect to the wifi confidently
- completed Reading Plus insight assessment
- begun to feel familiar with routines at MHJC
Activities:
- read and implement the students' guide to wifi at MHJC and to ask IT for support if needed
- make notes about Reading plus in our English books
- find and take the insight assessment, find our own level and complete 4 see readers
Follow Up Tasks:
play with the wallpaper, icons and avatars on reading plus website and complete 4 see readers before e-learning next Wednesday. -
Good Morning 7M1!
Welcome to your Mission Heights Online course page. Here you will find planning and assessments to guide you through your personal learning journey each term. If you would like to communicate with me at any time (outside of class time) please email me: Mrs Clansey, jclansey@mhjc.school.nz
This week I will see you three times as on your timetable, Wednesday S2, Thursday S4 and then Friday S4 will be our first library session this term. We will begin to get to know each other and explore the context for our teaching and learning for Term 1: Taonga (treasure).
We'll include Digital Citizenship and an exciting new "Get NZ Writing" context and of course we have a fantastic Outdoor Education camping experience planned for week 5 (2nd to 6th March.)
Success Criteria:
- Introduce another class member to a small group
- Write 3 sentences about each member of 7M1 using google classroom forum
- Use the library website to navigate ebooks borrowing
- Introduce myself through a personal letter to Mrs Clansey
- Become familiar with 7M1 students
- Write using a variety of sentences and structure
Activities:
• Look at all our devices - note them on a google doc for future reference
• Read Mrs Clansey’s introductory letter (on google classroom)
• 3 words around the room
• Seeking scavenger hunt
• Exercise books routine
•Attend Mrs Townsend’s library session
•Begin to write your letter to Mrs Ccomplete your introductory letter :o)
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise Taonga in our lives using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Taonga and discovering how to be a great digital citizen
- We are EXPLORING how the reo is Taonga and to find and empathise with another NZ classroom
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Morena 7M1,
Ti Triti Of Waitangi has two key points, those of "active protection and partnership" and we put these into practice every day in our classroom by taking care of our classmates, helping them when they are unsure and treating them kindly and supporting everyone!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- work cooperatively in my group
- answer questions in sentences orally and online in google classroom
- talk about words, purpose, verses, personal voice in groups and as a class
Activities:
- Wednesday S2: Model poem in book (I Am From by Jack Julian) - read aloud, read in your head, think about the author's Taonga - head to google classroom and as a group type in the document your thoughts...
- Thursday S1: Read the examples in google classroom including Mrs Clansey's poem and begin to shape up your I Am From poem telling us all about your Taonga.
- Friday S4 will be spent completing an e-asTTle Reading online assessment - you'll be given passwords and chrome books if necessary to do the assessment :o)
Follow Up Tasks:
Are you up to date with Reading Plus and Maths Buddy?EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to identify and recognise Taonga in our lives using questions and research.
- We are EXPLORING how digital technology integrates with Taonga and discovering how to be a great digital citizen
- We are EXPLORING how the reo is Taonga and to find and empathise with another NZ classroom
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Good Morning 7M1,
This week the whole of yr 7 across the school will have a writing assessment! the prompt will be "What makes a good friend?" You can be thinking about this at home as well as at school :o)
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- used the writing conventions of punctuation, correct sentence structure and spelling in my writing
- respond to a writing prompt
- set realistic goals
- take part in discussion
Activities:
- Wednesday S2: e-asTTle writing introduction around the friendship prompt and preparation for writing.
- Thursday S1: writing e-asTTle friendship prompt.
- Friday is a TOD - I am looking forward to seeing you and your families at your SLC.
Follow up tasks:
complete Reading Plus and Maths Buddy.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on choosing our Taonga and identifying 4 for our poems.
- We are FOCUSING on discussing the form of an "I Am from" poem so we can write our own.
- We are FOCUSING on comparing exemplars to improve our writing
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Kia ora 7M1,
Camp week! Wishing you a fantastic time away, looking forward to hearing all about your fantastic experiences next week!
You'll be at camp on Wednesday this week during our English session :o) I'll miss you! I will see you on Thursday and Friday.
Enjoy!
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
- challenge ourselves by moving outside our classroom and engaging in tasks and activities with supportive teachers and classmates!
- make strong bonds of friendship with Mountains Whanau year 7 and 10s
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- taken part in all the offered activities to the best of my ability, pushing myself out of my comfort zone at times :o)
Activities:
- Camp Adair planned activities
- Confidence course
- Hiking through the beautiful NZ bush
- Thursday S1: complete your I Am From Poems ready for display :o)
- Friday S4: A lovely catch up library session
Follow Up Tasks:
sleep all weekend! lol
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on choosing our Taonga and identifying 4 for our poems.
- We are FOCUSING on discussing the form of an "I Am from" poem so we can write our own.
- We are FOCUSING on comparing exemplars to improve our writing
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Good Morning 7M1,
This week we explore our digital habits and think about how we can become great digital citizens in Mountains Whanau.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
- learn that it is important to act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media
- explore our digital lives - the 24/7 nature of them
- explore animoto to create similes
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- created a simile for my digital life
- understood and created concept maps from the movie clip
Activities:
- Monday S1: definitions important to our digital learning: media and digital media.
- Watch the video - what did we take away from it? think, pair, share.
- Create concept circles/maps re our digital lives- in groups/ as a class sharing - add to your groups maps
- complete a simile for your digital life, explore the ANIMOTO software to complete a digital simile/metaphor for your digital life - share a few examples including mine.
- Tuesday S1: continue to create your digital simile on Animoto
- Friday S2 - Digital detox Day - today's library session will focus on recommended authors for our age group.
Follow Up Tasks:
complete your simile on animoto
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING on applying the techniques we have learned so that we can write and present our "I Am From" poems to a group of younger students.
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Kia ora 7M1,
This week we embark on a poetry writing journey along with 96,000 other students our age!!!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Completing a practice ‘This is Just to Say’ poem about a naughty thing you did as a kid.
- Planning a route and selecting words that form part of the final group list and parody poem
- Contributing a stanza of the sestina poem in the correct format that can be swapped with your partner class
Activities:
Discuss with students the naughty things you did when you were little kids. Ask:
What did you do?
Who was the person that would be grumpy with you for doing it?
Why were they grumpy with you? What was your excuse for doing it?
Listen to a reading of the poem ‘This is Just to Say’ by William Carlos Williams.
Use the This is Just to Say template to write versions (parodies) about times students were naughty (in your books).
2. Your class poem is a parody of the very special NZ poet Kendrick Smithyman’s Book of the Road.
Discuss places that are close by that are beautiful or have a special story.
Research special things that only exist close by and not anywhere else in New Zealand.
Make a list of places close by that you’d recommend to people that had never been here.
Practice using the directions function to plot routes to local places everyone in the class knows.
What’s the best thing to eat near here that you can’t get anywhere else (i.e. not McDonalds).
Agree: How could people identify your class if they could not speak to you and you had never met
Identify the location of your partner class (their address is on the courier bag in your box)
Use Google Maps to plan a journey from their classroom to yours.
Drag the markers around to create a journey that goes o the beaten track.
Identify great sounding names of places and roads that you see when you zoom in.
Choose eight places and eight roads that occur anywhere along the route you have created.
Write them in route order on the Planning Sheet:
Reorder each list based only on what sounds best e.g words that rhyme/start with the same letter.
In spaces #1-9 write your newly ordered list of places.
In #10-18 write your newly ordered list of streets but leave the ‘street suffix’ (ave, terrace, road) off .
Complete the rest of the planning sheet using the earlier discussions about your community.
Use a dark-coloured Sharpie to transfer each word from the Planning Sheet to the corresponding number on the large A1 Poster.
Your decoder glasses reveal Poem #2, A parody.
4. Friday is our library session - we'll record our novels on a shared google document
Follow Up Tasks:
Reading Plus and Maths Buddy.PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING on applying the techniques we have learned so that we can write and present our "I Am From" poems to a group of younger students.
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Success criteria:
Contributing a stanza of the sestina poem in the correct format that can be swapped with your partner class.
Poem #3 - A poem of metaphors and repetition.
Ask two questions: What is a path/ara to you? What is a journey/haerenga to you? Give one Path Slip and one Journey Slip to every student. Without discussion write a six word answer to each question on the corresponding slips. Note: Answers can not include the words ‘A journey/ haerenga is’. Place all Journey Slips in one container and all Path Slips in another. Students choose two slips, one of each type and then stand together in a circle. Students should read their pair out loud after which everyone should reply together: “Ara-Path. Journey-Haerenga”.
Poem #4: A sestina - each postcard will form one stanza of a sestina.
Think of a specific journey - short, long, special, everyday, real or fake.Write six lines about that journey, each with only six words, using the following writing prompts:
• Something you saw.
• Something you remember.
• A person who was with you.
• A wonderful imagined thing that didn’t actually happen- The reason for your journey.
- Your own six word sentence.
Match each of the six lines to one of the six words on your postcard.
Expect the ordering and reordering of lines until there is a fit.PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING on applying the techniques we have learned so that we can write and present our "I Am From" poems to a group of younger students and submit sestinas to our buddy classes.
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Morena 7M1,
We find ourselves in a situation where we need to be at home looking after each other and helping out with all aspects of being a family (please help your family with preparing meals, some housework, gardening, looking after younger family members etc...)
Our 2 weeks school holidays have been brought forward so that we can do this throughout our beautiful country :o)
It would be great if you read a book, perhaps do some Reading Plus and Maths buddy and finish off the poetry assessment for Term 1. I will check emails every day and give as much support as you need, take care.
Nga Mihi
Mrs Clansey
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As we head into EASTER I want to wish you and your families a very blessed and happy Easter time.
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Morena 7M1,
Welcome to Term 2!
I have set up a video meeting on google classroom and will invite you to join on Wednesday S2 at 10am during our English session :o)
I hope you have had a restful time with your families - it is very challenging for everyone here in NZ and around the world. Please look after yourself as you begin to think about 'school work' again :o)
The beginning of term 2 will be 'distance learning' for MHJC and that will require you to look here at your course page, check your emails and also look at the 'follow up' tasks on google classroom. I want to keep it simple for all of you until I see you :o)
Please feel free to email me as often as you need during the week ahead :o)
Task 1:
Fill in the shared google doc on google classroom all about the novel you are reading or have read over the holidays
Task 2:
SESTINA POETRY (We have already practiced writing these about journeys)
Write six lines about the novel you are reading or have read, each with only six words, using the following writing prompts: (do this on the google doc on google classroom)
• The setting of the story (where it happens)
• Something you remember about the story.
• A person who was in the story.
• A wonderful imagined thing that didn’t actually happen in the story- something you liked about the book.
- Your own six word sentence about the book
Task 3:
What is a NOVEL - an Education Perfect 40 min task to embed novel reading - it is posted on google classroom.
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenge of distance learning and what the barriers might be to completing the tasks and attending the GMeets
- We are REFLECTING on a world wide pandemic, the implications for us in NZ and the way we can show empathy when we take part in MHJC tasks and meetings
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Morena 7M1,
This week we focus on our library :o) It is a perfect time to explore our library website and to listen to a great story and to read a great book!!!
Like last week I will post tasks for you to complete - you have the luxury of choosing when you will tackle each task - we will have a GMeet video call on Wednesday Session 2 - just like last week. Click on the same link as last week on google classroom at 9.30am.
Success Criteria:
- respond appropriately to text
- act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media in GMeet and on shared docs
Activities:
1. Library: (this will probably take all 3 hours of your time this week) click into 'quick links' on MHOL and scroll to the library page. OR click on the link in Mrs Townsend's email that i forwarded to you :o)
2. Take time to explore, read and become familiar with our library website :o) Enjoy browsing for 40 mins or so...
scroll down till you find this: e-books and story online :o)
3. Choose an e-book and issue it :o) (instructions on the library page, keep scrolling down to find them) Then write the name of the book etc... on our shared novel google doc - keep on the same box as the last novel you wrote there :o)
4. complete the scavenger hunt about ANZAC DAY that is on the library page and then
Please email scavenger hunt answers to Mrs Townsend stownsend@mhjc.school.nz and copy me in jclansey@mhjc.school.nz
5.choose a story to listen to by a famous author. Scroll down to find this :o)
6.Write the name of the story you listened to, author etc... and make a comment on our shared novel document on google classroom.
The next bit here is for next week and I will explain at our GMEET on Wednesday 29th April at 8.30am.
1, 2 AND 3 sessions. Paragraph Writing: I want you to think back to camp in March :o)
I am going to set up some things that could have happened and you are going to write 5 paragraphs for me. The template is on google classroom for you to follow. This should take 2 hours of your time :o)
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenge of distance learning and what the barriers might be to completing the tasks and attending the GMeets
- We are REFLECTING on a world wide pandemic, the implications for us in NZ and the way we can show empathy when we take part in MHJC tasks and meetings
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Morena 7M1,
Monday is a public holiday for the whole country! It is ANZAC DAY!
Tuesday is a Teacher Only Day and you may have a day for you :o)
GMEET Wednesday 9.30am -click on the same link we have been using on google classroom
Although these are very unexpected and tough times, we take time to think about those men and women who fought for our country so that we may enjoy the kind of life we lead in such a beautiful country as we celebrate ANZAC day this week.
There are no ceremonies in NZ today. I will choose to change my profile and STAND AT DAWN and spend time reflecting and listening to thoughts about ANZAC day. Take the opportunity if you can to stand at dawn at the end of your driveway with millions of New Zealanders because we can't attend a ceremony :o)
Activities
1, 2 AND 3. Paragraph Writing: I want you to think back to camp in March :o)
I have set up some things that could have happened and you are going to write 5 paragraphs for me. The template is on google classroom for you to follow. This should take 3 hours of your time :o)
2. continue to read and update our shared document on google classroom as you read your novels please :o)
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenge of distance learning and what the barriers might be to completing the tasks and attending the GMeets
- We are REFLECTING on a world wide pandemic, the implications for us in NZ and the way we can show empathy when we take part in MHJC tasks and meetings
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Morena 7M1,
You are doing so well learning from a distance - I am very proud of your hardworking attitude!
GMEET Wednesday at 9.30am -click on the same link we have been using on google classroom :o)
Every book you read will count towards free pizzas as long as you write them in our shared google document on google classroom - so get reading :o)
Success Criteria:
- respond appropriately to text
- act responsibly when carrying out relationships over digital media in GMeet and on shared docs
Activities:
1. Read the e-book or the novel you have from our library for 1 hour and record it in our shared google document (all the books you write in your box will count towards your free pizzas!!!)
2. Education perfect - link on google classroom for you to click. It is a great chance to brush up on some basic grammar to improve your writing. It should take 45 mins
3. Reading Plus - This week I am going to give you an extra hour to complete 'Reading Plus' - I know you have all been very busy trying to keep up with all your curriculum learning so I thought you could do with an extra session of Reading Plus :o)
REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenge of distance learning and what the barriers might be to completing the tasks and attending the GMeets
- We are REFLECTING on a world wide pandemic, the implications for us in NZ and the way we can show empathy when we take part in MHJC tasks and meetings
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Morena 7M1,
GMEET Wednesday 9.30am - click on the same link on google classroom :o)
Welcome to week 5! And a new context for learning!
We begin to explore our new context "WAI AND KAI" - Wai means Water and Kai means Food - so we are looking at food that comes from the sea and issues around it. In Science you will be looking at some issues and in English you will be creating a STATIC IMAGE about one of the things you are learning in Science.
Over the next 5 weeks we will work together on the following...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- identify the elements that make up a static image
- present a static image using appropriate layout
- show an awareness of purpose and audience in a number of static images and transfer them to our learning context "WAI AND KAI"
- written SEXY paragraphs about 3 elements over the next 3 weeks to show understanding of the make up of a static image
Activities:
- Wednesday S2: What is a STATIC IMAGE? watch the introductory slide show on google classroom and complete the google doc all about static images.
- Find several static images in the classroom, at home or online and look for the elements of font, text, dominant image, colour and layout.
- Thursday S4: google classroom tasks to follow and complete
- Friday S4: complete the google classroom documents (those that you can)
What is ahead for you...
Design a static image -Introduction to Assessment 2, Term two.
Look at some images from 2019 as examples, we have newsprint, cartridge paper and coloured pencils to use :o)
Design a static image that show cases or highlights a key idea in science. On a google document, write 3 SEXY paragraphs about the elements of static image you have used, say why you have chosen the quote, colours and shapes that you have.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to interpret and organise a static image to display information.
- We are EXPLORING connections between fiction and real life to empathise with and understand the characters and the actions they take in novels.
- We are EXPLORING questions around 'Kai from the Wai' from our reading and writing to discover if there are common strategies to protect sea life.
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WELCOME BACK 7M1!
This is week 6 of a 12 week term and we have started our new context WAI & KAI!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- identify the elements that make up a static image
- present a static image using appropriate layout
- show an awareness of purpose and audience in a number of static images and transfer them to our learning context "WAI AND KAI"
- written SEXY paragraphs about 3 elements over the next 3 weeks to show understanding of the make up of a static image
We are going to explore a novel "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor - it looks at the theme of friendship and survival and involves WAI and KAI.
1.Wednesday S2: complete our sestina poems for our buddy class in Wellington :o). Catch up on google classroom task, mhonline, reading plus if you have completed the sestina poem.
2. Thursday S4: View WAI & KAI video...Introduce "The Cay" and read chapters 1 & 2 aloud
3. Friday S4: continue to work on the tasks set on google classroom - answer the 4 questions about static images on google classroom, complete the colour cloze task and begin to think about what your Static Image content might be...
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to interpret and organise a static image to display information.
- We are EXPLORING connections between fiction and real life to empathise with and understand the characters and the actions they take in novels.
- We are EXPLORING questions around 'Kai from the Wai' from our reading and writing to discover if there are common strategies to protect sea life.
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Morena 7M1,
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- identify the elements that make up a static image
- present a static image using appropriate layout
- show an awareness of purpose and audience in a number of static images and transfer them to our learning context "WAI AND KAI"
- written S.E.X.Y paragraphs about 3 elements over the next 3 weeks to show understanding of the make up of a static image
- Respond to a visual text with our own unique writing voice
- listen to a novel as a shared reading and writing experience
Activities:
Wednesday S2: Complete the colour chart mix and match cloze task on google classroom
Thursday S4: Content for your static image - planning session for your image and message. Fill in the sheet on google classroom
Friday S4: 30 minutes reading from 'The Cay' and 30 mins library time :o)
Please make sure you are up to date with Reading Plus tasks :o)
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing and discussing the elements and techniques in static images
- We are FOCUSING on selecting and enhancing our ideas for our personal static image
- We are FOCUSING on comparing the characters in our shared novel to explain the actions they take
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Morena 7M1,
This week we have a holiday Monday to commemorate The Queen's birthday! Enjoy time with your family and friends as the level 2 restrictions are lifted and you can be in a bigger bubble now :o)
Challenge: make a google doc with your answers and information :o)
Can you answer these questions about The Queen?
Is it really 'The Queen's' actual birthday today?
- How old is Queen Elizabeth?
- Where does she live?
- Who are her subjects? (who is she queen of?)
- make a list of her family members (children and grandchildren) and add some pictures of the royal family.
- Describe two very recent royal occasions - there are several to choose from (think hatches and matches)
- Who is heir to the throne - can you name the top 7 contenders in order?
STATIC IMAGE
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- identify the elements that make up a static image
- present a static image using appropriate layout
- show an awareness of purpose and audience in a number of static images and transfer them to our learning context "WAI AND KAI"
- written S.E.X.Y paragraphs about 3 elements over the next 3 weeks to show understanding of the make up of a static image
- Respond to a visual text with our own unique writing voice
- listen to a novel as a shared reading and writing experience
Activities:
Wednesday S2: Static image planning session - see google classroom templates for writing, examples and posters at the front of the room
Thursday S4: Static image planning session - see google classroom templates for writing, examples and posters at the front of the room
Friday S4: Static image stocktake - where are you at? The Cay - reading chapter 4 and the quiz on google classroom
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on describing and discussing the elements and techniques in static images
- We are FOCUSING on selecting and enhancing our ideas for our personal static image
- We are FOCUSING on comparing the characters in our shared novel to explain the actions they take
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Morena 7M1,
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- identify the elements that make up a static image
- present a static image using appropriate layout
- show an awareness of purpose and audience in a number of static images and transfer them to our learning context "WAI AND KAI"
- written S.E.X.Y paragraphs about 3 elements over the next 3 weeks to show understanding of the make up of a static image
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design our static image so that we can promote an important message
- We are PLANNING to collaborate with Science and Global Studies so that we can share and publish our images and messages
Activities:
Wednesday S1: designing our static image using the tools in google classroom- here are some examples of how you could shape your writing for the English part of your assessment.
Thursday S4: The Cay - reading the next two chapters and doing the quiz on google classroom
Friday S4: Library session
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Morena 7M1,
We begin to EXPLORE speech 'making and writing' with our explicit learning outcomes below. It is a real skill to be able to speak in public.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
• speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations
• deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest
• use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest
•realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- organised my material and developed my main points
- chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
- ideas that are original
- hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
- used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
- good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
- left my audience with something to think about
Activities:
Wednesday S2 : Introduction to speeches writing and choosing topics - google classroom tasks - listening to speeches together
Thursday S4: Static image planning and writing 3 paragraphs - look again at last week's examples and google classroom writing frame
Friday S2: T.O.D Please continue with Static images planning and shaping up your writing of 3 paragraphs
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design our static image so that we can promote an important message
- We are PLANNING to collaborate with Science and Global Studies so that we can share and publish our images and messages
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Morena 7M1,
I have put aside time for static image writing and speech writing this week as well as our last library session for this term. At the beginning of next term we'll be listening to everyone presenting their 3 minute speech!
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
• speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations
• deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest
• use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest
•realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- organised my material and developed my main points
- chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
- ideas that are original
- hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
- used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
- good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
- left my audience with something to think about
Activities:
Wednesday S2 : e-asTTle reading assessment
Thursday S4: continue to plan, write and edit your Static Image paragraphs - you may like to 'run' your paragraph past a buddy for some feedback and feed forward
Friday S3: during ART you will all be dyeing your static images :o)
Friday S4: Reading for pleasure in our library, this is our final session for term 2 - return your NZ novels, issue another for the holidays or issue a recommended novel (recommended by a class mate)
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to design our static image so that we can promote an important message
- We are PLANNING to collaborate with Science and Global Studies so that we can share and publish our images and messages
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Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
• speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations
• deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest
• use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest
•realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- organised my material and developed my main points
- chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
- ideas that are original
- hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
- used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
- good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
- left my audience with something to think about
Activities:
Wednesday S2 : continue to plan, write and complete your static image writing of 3 paragraphs - you may submit any day this week but it is due Friday 3rd July!
Thursday S4: continue to plan, write and edit your speeches - you may like to 'run' your speech past a buddy for some feedback and feed forward
Friday S4: Today's session is put aside to submit your Assessment 2 Static image writing to mhonline - if you have completed that you may support a classmate or continue on with speech writing.
Follow Up Tasks:
continue to complete writing your speech and practising at home, so that you are ready to present your 3min speech in week 2 of term 3 :o) -
Morena 7M1,
It is time to take a break! Your family may be thinking about a winter holiday in NZ :o)
Think about putting some time aside to work on writing your 3minute speech.
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This week is a chance to check that your Reading Plus and Maths Buddy are up to date before term 3 begins!
It is also a great chance to practice your 3 minute speech before presenting it to 7M1 :o)
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Welcome to Term 3, 7M1,
I am very much looking forward to listening to your speeches. I know you have been hard at work during the holidays to make sure you are ready to present your speech to your classmates and to me.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
- speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations
- deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest
- use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest
- realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- organised my material and developed my main points
- chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
- ideas that are original
- hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
- used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
- good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
- left my audience with something to think about
Activities:
- Wednesday S2: Do I have cue cards? practice and present my speech to a buddy classmate.
- Thursday S4: A chance to polish my speech ready for next week's presentation and peer assessment
- Friday S4: FOCUS FRIDAY in M4: Your last chance to make sure your speech is ready to give next week :o) This is a MUST DO for you!
Friday is CROSS COUNTRY for the entire school - there is NO S4 for you...It will be your lunchtime :o)
Follow up: one more practice at home "practice makes perfect"
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Good Morning 7M1,
Let's look at the peer assessment form on google classroom - after each speech you will complete a form for that person :o) We listen with respect to everyone!
Wednesday and Thursday: hear speeches.
Friday S4: FOCUS FRIDAY - I have booked our library session - please choose from our recommended selection as we extend our reading choices this term. The choices of books are all about our new context HIKOI AOTEAROA (walk NZ) and are set in NZ cities and towns.
Please continue to update your reading log on google classroom :o)
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Morena 7M1,
This week all 3 sessions will be spent listening to classmates speeches, I am looking forward to hearing from everyone. Please upload your speech this week :o)
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we move into impromptu speeches this week!
Some time ago when men (why men?) were asked to say a few words at an event they would quickly write notes on the cuffs of their shirt sleeves to look at while they were speaking. Sometimes impromptu speaking is called 'speaking off the cuff.'
Impromptu speaking means speaking with little or no preparation. People who are described as having the 'gift of the gab' or as being natural speakers often fall into this category.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
- describe examples of impromptu speaking
- give an impromptu speech to a buddy
- impromptu speak to the class
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- use the P.P.F formula and P.R.E.P method to expand my impromptu speech
- speak for between 40 and 60 seconds on a topic using long ago, now, when i am older...
- explore examples and choose topics for my impromptu speech
- have fun listening and giving an impromptu speech
Activities:
Wednesday S2: Complete listening to speeches. How many do we have?
Thursday:
- brainstorm examples of impromptu speaking times - record in books
- explain the P.P.F. (Past, present ,future) method and give the example of animals - try it out in pairs or groups of three -talk about your favourite food, drink or pet
- expand it to long ago, now and in the future - example of floor cleaning - talk about communication, music or sport
- Look at the P.R.E.P (point, reason, example, point) method - record in books - example of dogs - then talk about your favourite colour or sport using the P.R.E.P. method
- using the impromptu cards choose appealing topics and practice - extra for experts -try out the A.I.D.A method (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) - example topic 'cats'
Friday S4: library session - reading Hikoi Aotearoa novel.
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Morena 7M1,
This week we focus on our new context "Hikoi Aotearoa" or walk NZ.
Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...
- Show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.
- select and read texts for enjoyment and personal fulfilment
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- monitor, describe my progress, and articulate my learning with confidence
- use a prescribed document and choose according to my interests and track my reading using google classroom tools
- read the first few chapters of the text and talk about it in your literacy circle groups
You have chosen a novel from the library that is SET in a NZ place.
Wednesday S2: set up a NEW google doc in your ENGLISH folder and call it HIKOI AOTEAROA
1. type the name of the novel, the author and the place your book takes place in.
2. find 3 small pictures online about your book and the place in NZ that it is about
3. Write 3 sentences about the place in NZ where your book is set. -you can research facts about your place online
4. Write a paragraph telling what happens at the beginning of your book (8 sentences) - who are the characters you have met, how does the story begin, what are your thoughts so far...
5. Read some more of your novel :o)
Thursday S4: Mapping NZ
Google classroom task: Place the key cities on the NZ map in google classroom - highlight the place your novel is SET - can you learn to place NZ cities on your map by memorising where they are?
FOCUS Friday S4: Digital Compass: View the 'Road to Anywhere', click on the link :Jay's dilemma - Citation Infestation - complete the FIRST scenario - ENJOY! https://www.digitalcompass.org/game/index.html
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This week we undertake a 'lock down' STOCKTAKE... this means we look at where we are at and finish off and tidy up all sorts of things :o)
Wednesday S3: Digital stocktake:
1. check your email inbox - read everything and respond to those that you need to then delete what you don't need to keep, tidy up your inbox.
2. look at your drive and make sure docs are in folders for each subject, tidy up and organise your drive
3. check mhonline course pages and google classroom tasks - finish anything up and submit on google classroom where you need
Thursday S4: Reading plus/Maths Buddy stocktake:
make sure your reading plus and maths buddy tasks are completely up to date.
Friday S4: Novel / library stocktake:
check out the library page, issue another novel, take the title scramble quiz, take the scavenger hunt quiz, or just browse and explore the library page. Read another few chapters of your Hikoi Aotearoa novel.
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Welcome back to school! I know it's been tough at times to 'distance learn' from home, thank you to all of you for the effort you have put in over the past 2 weeks :o)
We continue with our Hikoi Aotearoa context this week. Please share your novel document with me, thanks to those who already have :o)
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- locate key NZ cities on a map
- use maps to look for information and recognise cultural facts
- increase our digital citizenship qualities
Activities:
- Place as many cities on the blank map as you can, (list on whiteboard to choose from as scaffold, further scaffold - split into N.I and S.I)
- Complete the task - 'People Puzzle' using the support material on google classroom - Atlas Aotearoa ' People' and 'Dial a City'
- Digital Compass Session 2: 'Sticky Situation'
Follow up tasks:
complete map work, carry on reading your novel, Reading Plus, Maths BuddyEXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to recognise and find novels in our library that are located in NZ towns and cities.
- We are EXPLORING how characters connect and integrate with the plot of a novel.
- We are EXPLORING locations in NZ by researching and collecting information so that we can organise our reading and writing.
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Kia ora 7M1,
This week we'll continue to focus on getting to know our country in our Hikoi Aotearoa context. We'll also spend time in the library on Friday enjoying our NZ novels and completing the novel google doc 'Hikoi Aotearoa'
Success Criteria: I can/have...
• locate key NZ cities on a map
•use maps to look for information and recognise cultural facts
•increase our digital citizenship qualities
Activities:
- Tony Traveller - follow Tony up and down our country enjoying his travels.
- NZ geography - how well do you know our main features - use the supporting material on google classroom to complete the task
- Friday : library session in our library with your NZ novel.
Homework:
keep up with your Reading Plus and Maths buddy! Practice placing NZ cities and towns on your map :o)EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING how to recognise and find novels in our library that are located in NZ towns and cities.
- We are EXPLORING how characters connect and integrate with the plot of a novel.
- We are EXPLORING locations in NZ by researching and collecting information so that we can organise our reading and writing.
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Kia ora 7M1,
This week we'll have a go at writing 50 word stories! There are websites to support your writing with lots of examples for you to analyse...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Write a 50 word story that reflects an aspect of your learning, thinking, life, relationships...
- include correct punctuation in your 50 word story
- analysed the examples to use as frameworks for your story
- navigate digital compass scenario 3
Let's use the following websites and ideas to write our own 50 word stories!!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ELnsM0umrI3yMGfubmwbUhC36XYxF6v-DUF7P05gAk/edit
https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/277745501998682560/
https://letterpile.com/creative-writing/50-Word-Mini-Stories-Creative-Writing-Exercise
https://fiftywordstories.com/stories/
https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fiction
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply our knowledge of NZ so that we can produce a map promoting NZ towns and cities.
- We are planning to demonstrate and share our knowledge of NZ through literacy circles.
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Success Criteria: I can/have...
- discuss and receive feedback and feedforward in a small group
- include correct punctuation in your 50 word story
- analyse the examples to use as frameworks for your story
Tasks:
Wednesday: individualised writing
Thursday: sharing, proof reading, feedback and forward from a buddy
1. check your Tiny Story for any mistakes, spelling, grammar, capitals etc...
2. Arrange your story on the google doc to look great, borders, illustrations, background.
3. Print out on A4 for display
4. Tick your name off the roll and place in the plastic bag
5. There will be prizes for the 3 best stories :o) think pizza and chocolates :o)
Friday S4: Library session/NZ Map/Tiny stories prize
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply our knowledge of NZ so that we can produce a map promoting NZ towns and cities.
- We are planning to demonstrate and share our knowledge of NZ through literacy circles.
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Welcome to the spring holidays! it is a great chance to explore parts of our country that you have never been to - some of those places may not be too far from your home :o)
Enjoy a lovely break from school!
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Catch up on Reading Plus and Maths Buddy this week :o) Enjoy the spring weather! Read a great novel and enjoy the time to do so :o)
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Welcome to Term 4, 2020! I hope you have all had a restful break!
To begin the term let's go back to Philip and Timothy on board a raft in a story of friendship and survival in a time that is so different from today!
Success Criteria:
•listen to a novel and share reading and writing experiences.
•Evaluate the benefits and challenges of having a digital life.
• Assess the benefits or consequences of making different decisions to address a digital dilemma.
• Reflect on decisions and determine alternative choices
Wednesday S2: We begin as a class taking the quiz for the chapters we have read :o) this will remind and refresh our brains. Then we share the next couple of chapters and take the follow up quiz.
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/562e5f1024b5418c2b5b00e0/the-cay-chapters-1-3
Thursday - Rangitoto Trip yr 7 and 10 - 8am - 3pm
Friday S4: writing: beginning with an ed or ing word - examples modelled...
•saddened by the loss of lives, I anxiously waited for an update
•annoyed by the news, I knew there was no chance of a wedding happening
•longing for level 1, I dreamed of flying to the concert
Write 5 sentences of your own using ed and ing words - base it around 'journey'
think about how the character (could be YOU) feels, sees, tastes, thinks for the ed and ing words -here is a website to support you
Exemplar of writing : The Spinning Chair and hamburger plan - glue into English books - discussion in small groups.REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on the challenges of reviewing and sharing novels in a class setting.
- We are REFLECTING on the positive implications of really knowing NZ at a difficult time.
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Morena 7M1,
This week we will write our 'journey' creative writing piece. You will have Wednesday as a planning session and on Thursday you will have the hour to write! all the very best to all of you.
Friday will be our first library session for term 4 -let's enjoy finding a great novel! I have many recommendations along with your classmates recommendations.
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This week we celebrate a 40 hour working week with a holiday on Monday - Labour Day! Enjoy a sleep in :o)
Tuesday is a TOD - enjoy a bonus day at home!
I will still see you all three sessions this week!
Success Criteria:
•listen to a novel and share reading and writing experiences.
•Evaluate the benefits and challenges of having a digital life.
• Assess the benefits or consequences of making different decisions to address a digital dilemma.
• Reflect on decisions and determine alternative choices
Wednesday S2: The Cay - chapters 7 to 10 - take the quiz to embed your knowledge
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/562e5f1024b5418c2b5b00e0/the-cay-chapters-1-3
Thursday S4: The Cay - chapters 7 to 10 - take the quiz to embed your knowledge
Friday S4: Digital Compass session 3 https://www.digitalcompass.org/game/index.html
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Kia ora year 7s...
This week we begin our T4 context - Space Exploration with WALL E (the movie and book)
A date for your diary - November 20th Friday week 6 - StarDome trip 10.15am-2.00pm
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- summarise the story using key words and facts - note taking
- identify themes in the movie
Activities
Wednesday S2: shared reading of WALL E and vocabulary development/ background information - paragraph writing in English books
Thursday S4: key words - write a meaning for each key word, write a short description for each character (6) WALL E, EVE, The Captain, M-O, Gopher, Auto
modelled key word: scan- to look at all parts of something carefully to find something
modelled character description: The captain- the most important person on the Axiom (space station)
Watch the movie -WALL-E (first 45 mins)
Friday S4: Focus Friday - library session booked -remember to bring your books :o)
Homework:
complete Reading Plus and Maths buddy
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING by observing and collecting information about a fictional condition of planet Earth.
- We are EXPLORING how we recognise and empathise with characters from a movie
- We are EXPLORING questions about our Earth through the eyes of fictional characters and visual text
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Kia ora 7M1,
This week you will sit the final e-asTTle assessments for 2020! All the very best - give of your best :o)
Wednesday S2: e-asttle Reading assessment - make sure you know how to access the assessment.
Thursday S4: complete watching the movie WALL-E
Friday S4: Focus Friday: WALL-E and The Cay - are you up to date with both?
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING by observing and collecting information about a fictional condition of planet Earth.
- We are EXPLORING how we recognise and empathise with characters from a movie
- We are EXPLORING questions about our Earth through the eyes of fictional characters and visual text
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Kia ora 7M1,
As part of our space exploration context, we visit Star Dome on Friday - leaving school on the bus at 10.15am (during S2 - and returning during lunchtime)
Please share bags with drink bottles and lunches :o) Star Dome do not want a lot of bags to look after!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Understand the language of visual text
- draw conclusions about the author's message
- use prior knowledge to check my ideas
- make connections between paragraphs in text
Activities:
- Wednesday S2- WALL-E tasks on GOOGLE CLASSROOM
- Thursday S4 - TOD
- Friday S2 -4 Star Dome trip - 10.15- 1.30pm
You will be in groups of 4 or 5 given by Mrs C • 30 min in the Star Dome classroom, 15 min on iPad quiz, 45 min show "We Are Aliens" lunch in the park, back to school by 1.30pm
Homework:
complete Reading plus/Maths buddyFOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on enhancing our explanations to respond to visual text
- We are FOCUSING on describing themes in a visual text to compare Earth's surface changes
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Kia ora 7M1,
We return to Timothy and Philip on The Cay!
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- Understand the language of visual text
- draw conclusions about the author's message
- use prior knowledge to check my ideas
- make connections between paragraphs in text
Activities:
- Wednesday S2 : Reading Chapters 10-12 and completing the quiz on google classroom
- Thursday S4: Chapter 12- 16 and completing the quiz on google classroom
- Friday S4: Our final library session for the year!
Homework:
complete Reading Plus and Maths Buddy.PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to apply the knowledge and practical skills from our Star Dome visit so that we can demonstrate and share understandings about living in the solar system.
Thursday: Digital Compass: Please spend time completing both good and bad choices online in a safe space!
https://www.digitalcompass.org/game/index.html
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Kia ora year 7's.
This week we complete The Cay and enjoy "A big Day Out" on Friday at The Zoo with our Whanau!
Wednesday: chapter 10-14 of The Cay and follow up quiz and tasks on google classroom
Thursday: Chapter 14-19 of the Cay
Friday -BIG DAY OUT AT THE ZOO!
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Kia ora Year 7's,
Welcome to your prize giving week!
We complete watching the movie of The Cay and finish up any outstanding tasks for WALL-E or The Cay.
Wednesday S2: Watch The Cay movie
Thursday 12pm - Year 7 Prize Giving - you may go home with you family after the event.
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Wishing you and your families a blessed and happy Christmas and a great beginning to the New Year!
