Weekly outline

  • General

    Kia ora 7C1. 

    You wishing you a happy Term 4!


    He waka eke noa!

    We are all in this together!

    Aroha nui, Mrs. Narayan

    Karakia

  • 3 February - 9 February

    Kia ora...

    This week is all about getting to know each other, team bonding, exploring MH Online and DEEP selection.

    Success Criteria: I have...

    • learnt something new about my whanau, class and teachers
    • selected my DEEP options

    Activities:

    1. Team building activities
    2. Exploring MHOL
    3. DEEP selection

    Homework:
    You will be sharing a bit about yourself with your class, so it is a good idea to have think about some interesting things/facts you would like to share!



  • 10 February - 16 February

    Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 2 of Term 1! 

    The next two weeks, we will be unpacking and learning about coasts. We will explore some NZ coastlines, share our experiences and get an understanding why the coast is special.

    LI: Identify the main ideas.

    SC: I can...

    • share my experiences and knowledge related to coasts
    • explain the characteristics that make coasts so special.
    • show my learning creatively.

    Activities:

    1. 'This Is Me'
    2. Unpacking Coast- think, brainstorm, share. 
    Whole class reading: Introduction to the coastal environment. What is a coastal environment? Why is the coast so special? 
    • Infer the meaning of unknown and technical words. 
    • Discuss the main points.

         3.  Research: New Zealand coasts and their characteristics
         4.  Craft a poem to wrap up my new learning. 


    Homework:

    'This is Me' on Google Classroom. Due on 24th February.  





    • 17 February - 23 February

      Namaste 7C1.  Welcome to Week 3!

      10 minutes on Eduction Perfect/ This Is Me at the start of each session. this week.

      This week's focus is writing. We will:

      - look at the structure of a great story/ narrative

      - language features that make our stories intriguing to read.

      LI: To structure my story and make it interesting

       SC: I can...

      - explain the structure of a great story (name the parts)

      -  name and explain the figures of speech

      Activities

      - Identify the story structure 


      Homework: 

      • Reading Plus 
      • 'This Is Me'       


    • 24 February - 1 March

      Welcome to Week 4 of Term 1 7C1!

      This weeks's major focus is your Assessment 1. Manage time well, collaborate with your group and invest your best in doing your first English assessment. Refer to the question, instructions and rubrics to guide your learning. 

      Remember:

      • Your ideas should show evidence that you have used a range of resources to get information from.
      • 'Dress up your sentences'
      • Use proper writing structure
      • Include correct use of language features- punctuation, descriptive language, figures os speech etc. 
      • Your readers should be able to visualise your story in their heads, so when writing, think like a reader!

      All the best!

      How to write a great story





    • 2 March - 8 March

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO 
      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
      • We are REFLECTING on how we relate with each other by writing a reflective journal.

      Success Criteria: I have...

      • chosen a learning event I wish to reflect on
      • evaluated my thoughts, feelings and actions
      • explained what I have learnt and how it can be applied in the future

      Activities:

      1. Learning to reflect slide show : Reflective Journaling 
      2. Write a reflective journal on your relationship with your class mates in the past 4 weeks

      Homework:
      Reading Plus

      'This Is Me'


    • 9 March - 15 March

      Kia ora 7C1. This week ...  Due to the English-Global Assessment, this learning will take place in Week 9 .

       So, use time wisely to complete your assessment

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING on our experiences at camp/an adventure. 


      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • chosen a learning event I wish to reflect on
      • evaluated my thoughts, feelings and actions
      • explained what I have learnt and how it can be applied in the future
      • Explain how reflecting is connected to our context: He waka eke noa.

      Activities:

      1. Learning to reflect slide show : Reflective Journaling  Revisit how to write a reflective journal.
      2. Create a Description/Word Bank for your experience at camp/ at school/ an adventurous outing. Template
      3.  Write a reflective diary on an experience.

      Homework:
      Reading Plus

      'This Is Me'


    • 16 March - 22 March

        Welcome to Week 7, 7C1! This week ...

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to 'hand-pick' words in a text so that we can create new meaning (through blackout poems).


      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • scan the text for an anchor word
      • read the text again, use a pencil to lightly circle words that connect to the anchor word
      • for my reference, list the circled words in my book in the order they appear.
      • read again to edit
      • block out everything else

      Activities:

      1. Follow the steps to craft your own blackout poem.  Blackout poetry

      Homework:
      Reading Plus

      Blackout poem


    • 23 March - 29 March

      Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 8 of Term 1. I hope you have been keeping well and supporting your family during this important lockdown. Thank you for respecting this necessary government decision and consistently doing the right things for the safety of everyone. HE WAKA EKE NOA! 

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to 'hand-pick' words in a text so that we can create new meaning (through blackout poems).

      Activities
      This week and the next for English please complete your :
      • Reading Plus
      • Blackout poems if you still have one to finish. 
      • Education Perfect tasks.

      New Task: Challenge

      • Craft another blackout poem from texts in newspapers, magazines etc. But this time, let's be even more cReaTive!  Add more colour and illustrations, and (optional) cut the text into a shape related to your poem! The words of your poem should be included in the shape. 
      • Your poems could be about anything you wish to e.g. school, friendship, Covid 19, family, nature, values such a kindness, etc. etc. or just exploring how certain words somehow connect with each other (like how we did in class)!
      • How about doing this with your brother/sister/ parents/ grandparents/everybody!  This will keep others involved as well and off course what a load of fun! 
      • The great thing about this is that if you can craft a few, you can create your very own family art piece by putting them altogether in a frame! Bigger and different font types will look great in a frame. WOW actually I want to do this too now! 
      • Take pictures of your process and the final product and share with me on the  doc I have shared with you on Google Classroom. Once I have received from everybody, we will put them all together to create our own class art piece! 
      • Check Week 7 planning if you need more guidance or to share with your family about blackout poems.

      Success Criteria:
      I can/have...
      • shown creativity in crafting my blackout poems. 
      • shared with Mrs Narayan. 







    • 30 March - 5 April

    • 6 April - 12 April

    • 13 April - 19 April

      Kia ora 7C1! A warm welcome to Term 2 of 2020. 


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing learning which develop our reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.


        Success Criteria: I can/have...

        • chosen learning from different stands-Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening
        • carefully planned and presented my learning

        Activities:  

        Term 2 English Challenge   (Click on the link to open)


        Homework:
        Reading Plus

    • 20 April - 26 April

      Kia ora 7C1. I wish you a wonderful and fun Week 2! This week we will continue with our English Challenge.  Have fun working!

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing learning which develop our reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
      • We are FOCUSING on developing our creativity in thinking and presenting.


        Success Criteria: I can/have... 

        • chosen learning from different stands- Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening
        • carefully planned and presented my learning

        Activities:     Term 2 English Challenge   (Click on the link to open)

        Homework 

      • Reading Plus

    • 27 April - 3 May

      Hey 7C1! Welcome to Week 3 of Term 2! 

      This week, continue working on the English Challenge. I have received some amazing work so far...what a pleasure! Once you have done 3 challenges ( one from each strand) you may work on others which interest you. There are no new tasks this week, so focus on Reading Plus when you have finished your Challenge. 

      IF YOU NEED MORE WORK, LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SET YOU SOME EDUCATION PERFECT TASKS.



      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on choosing learning which develop our reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
      • We are FOCUSING on developing our creativity in thinking and presenting.


      Success Criteria: I can/have... 

      • chosen learning from different stands- Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening
      • carefully planned and presented my learning

      Activities: Term 2 English Challenge   (Click on the link to open)


      Homework:
      Reading Plus


    • 4 May - 10 May

      Kia ora 7C1. 
      A huge thank you for your amazing efforts on The English Challenge for Week1-3!

      What does Week 4 of Term 2 look like fro us? This week, we will spend some time reading new articles and reflecting on them through Newspaper Bingo Activity!

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING on texts (news articles) to explain and justify our thinking.


        Success Criteria: I can/have... 

        • skimmed and scanned the news articles
        • explained my thoughts and feelings using the Newspaper Bingo Activity.
        • created my own news article

        Activities: 

        1. https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/  Click on the link to browse and read some interesting happenings under the headings National, World, Sports and Odd Stuff. 
        2. Complete the Newspaper Bingo Activity shared on Google Classroom. Create a copy for yourself. Share with Mrs Narayan. 
        3. Challenge: Imagine you are a journalist working for Kiwi Kid News. Is it a National or World or Sports or Odd Stuff news? Create your own news article with a picture and news!
        4. Education Perfect (Optional) - Synonyms & Antonyms, Similes and Metaphors


            • Homework:
              Reading Plus

          • 11 May - 17 May

            Welcome to Week 5 of Term 2, 7C1!
            This week, we will focus on the second part of the newspaper activity.

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

            PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

            • We are PLANNING to create and publish  news article.

            • Success Criteria: I can/have... 

              • skimmed and scanned the news articles
              • explained my thoughts and feelings using the Newspaper Bingo Activity.
              • created my own news article

              Activities: 

              1. https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/  Click on the link to browse and read some interesting happenings under the headings National, World, Sports and Odd Stuff.  WEEK 4 learning
              2. Complete the Newspaper Bingo Activity shared on Google Classroom. Create a copy for yourself. Share with Mrs Narayan. WEEK 4 learning Well done to all of you who have competed this and shared with Mrs Narayan already. If you are yet to complete, do your news article first, then complete the bingo.
              3. WEEK 5 learning Challenge: Imagine you are a journalist working for Kiwi Kid News. Is it a National or World or Sports or Odd Stuff news? Create your own news article with a picture and news!Education 

              • You will be searching, planning, writing, editing and publishing your own news article! Not too short, not too long. Think of pictures, links, videos (can be own), statistics which could fit with your story, interviews and quoting people's words, your hooking vocabulary and off course Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.  Have a look at how news articles are written on Kiwi Kids News and NZ Herald online https://www.nzherald.co.nz/ and follow the appropriate layout and format.
            Google Meet : Monday 11 May 2-3pm Use the link on Google Classroom to join the class.
            • Education Perfect (Optional) Synonyms & Antonyms, Similes and Metaphors
            • Leisure read/write (Optional)
                              
            • Homework:
            Reading Plus

          • 18 May - 24 May

            A hearty welcome to you all 7C1! 

            Papatūānuku, the earth mother, is healing, so are we.


            This week:There are no new learning! It's a getting-back-to-normal and catch-up week. Here is a guideline for you to follow:

            1. Newspaper activity (see Week 4 and 5 planning for complete instructions and guide). Make sure to proofread and edit your article; does your article have appropriate format? Does it fulfil the requirements of a news article?
            2. Weekly Reading Plus
            3. Education Perfect (Optional Task) is open for you to complete once you have caught up with the above learning.
            4. Early finishers wishing for further learning, let me know and I will set you activities on Education Perfect.



            • 25 May - 31 May

              Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends and whanau!
              Also, talofalava! It is Samoan Language Week!

              Welcome to Week 7, 7C1. This is the final week to write your news article. 


              PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

              PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

              • We are PLANNING to write, edit and publish news reports


              Success Criteria: I can/have...

              • fulfilled the requirements of a news report (see the link below)

              Activities:  (Click to open the link)

              You will be searching, planning, writing, editing and publishing your own news article! Not too short, not too long. Think of pictures, links, videos (can be own), statistics which could fit with your story, interviews and quoting people's words, your hooking vocabulary and off course Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.  Have a look at how news articles are written on
              Kiwi Kids News https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/ and NZ Herald online https://www.nzherald.co.nz/ and follow the appropriate layout and format.


              Homework:
              Reading Plus




              • 1 June - 7 June

                Kia ora 7C1. It is Week 8 of Term 2. This week we are starting new learning:
                - novel study 
                - paragraph writing

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING novels to discover features that make stories interesting to read.
                • We are EXPLORING how a great paragraph is organised.
                • We are EXPLORING the elements of a great paragraph using TEXAS and PEEL.


                Success Criteria: I can/have...

                • completed my Reading Log based on the novel. (Google Classroom - make a copy of  Reading Log -  Independent Novel Study Part 1 and complete it over 3 weeks. 
                • identify the aspects of a great paragraph in the examples given
                • rearrange paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL

                Activities:

                1. Novel study - complete the Reading Log (go to Google Classroom - create a copy of  Reading Log -  Independent Novel Study Part 1 and complete the activities using the prompts given.
                2. Whole class workshop on how to write great paragraphs. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B4fTTTnXDfwMRc1-m1Bucir6KXKbVk4YZHqvkLbTGhY/edit#slide=id.g88045e367d_1_0

                Homework:
                Reading Plus


              • 8 June - 14 June

                Kia ora 7C1. It is Week 9. This week we will continue with our novel study and paragraph writing skills.


                EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                • We are EXPLORING how a great paragraph is organised.
                • We are EXPLORING the elements of a great paragraph using TEXAS and PEEL.
                • We are EXPLORING novels to discover features that make stories interesting to read.


                Success Criteria: I can/have...

                • completed my Reading Log based on the novel. (Google Classroom - make a copy of  Reading Log -  Independent Novel Study Part 1 and complete it over 3 weeks. 
                • identify the aspects of a great paragraph in the examples given
                • rearrange paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL

                Activities:

                1. Novel study - complete the Reading Log (go to Google Classroom - create a copy of  Reading Log -  Independent Novel Study Part 1 and complete the activities using the prompts given.
                2. Whole class workshop on how to write great paragraphs. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B4fTTTnXDfwMRc1-m1Bucir6KXKbVk4YZHqvkLbTGhY/edit#slide=id.g88045e367d_1_0

                Homework:
                Reading Plus




                • 15 June - 21 June

                  Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 10 of Term 2. E-asTTle Reading - Week 11
                  This week's focus is writing paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL. 
                  We will also continue with our Novel Study - READ-RESPOND-SHARE. Make sure to keep updating your Reading Log. 



                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING to write great paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • plan and write a great paragraph independently using TEXAS/ PEEL


                  Activities: Reference - Paragraph writing slide

                  1. Reassemble this text (Click to open the link) Make a copy for yourself on Google Classroom and reassemble the paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL.
                  2. Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL. 
                  Homework:

                  • Reading Plus
                  • Novel Study - Reading Log



                • 22 June - 28 June

                  Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 11 of Term 2. E-asTTle Reading - Week Monday Session 1, Maths Tuesday Session 1.   LIBRARY - Wednesday Session 3

                  This week's focus is writing your own paragraph using TEXAS /  PEEL. 
                  We will also continue with our Novel Study - READ-RESPOND-SHARE. Make sure to keep updating your Reading Log. 



                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING to write great paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • plan and write a great paragraph independently using TEXAS/ PEEL


                  Activities: Reference - Paragraph writing slide

                  1.  Highlight this article using TEXAS or PEEL (Make a copy for yourself on Google Classroom)
                  2. Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL. 
                  Homework:

                  • Reading Plus
                  • Novel Study - Reading Log



                • 29 June - 5 July

                  Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 12 of Term 2. (Speeches - scroll down).

                  This week's focus: 

                  • complete your group paragraph using TEXAS /  PEEL. 



                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING to write great paragraphs using TEXAS and PEEL


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • plan and write a great paragraph independently using TEXAS/ PEEL


                  Activities: Reference - Paragraph writing slide
                  1. Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL. 
                  2. Proofread and edit your paragraph
                  3. Type on google docs - share with Mrs Narayan

                  AND

                  SPEECHES SPEECHES SPEECHES! (See Google Classroom for tips and resources. Take time out in the holiday to plan,  prepare and practise your speech!


                  Homework:

                  • Reading Plus
                  • Novel Study - Reading Log
                  • Speeches

                • 6 July - 12 July

                • 13 July - 19 July

                • 20 July - 26 July

                  Kia ora 7C1!   A warm welcome to you and wishing you a fun-filled and successful Term 3. 
                  Our learning context  this term is Innovation. We will 



                  EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                  • We are EXPLORING the whakatauki in the Maori culture.
                  • We are EXPLORING the interpretation of the whakatauki.
                  • We are EXPLORING how these whakatauki are universal messages.
                • 27 July - 2 August

                  Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 2 of Term 3. This week, we will start practising our oral presentation. We will use use the Science Fair presentation for this.


                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING and practising our Science Fair presentation so that we can present confidently to an audience.


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • follow the criteria for oral presentation. Use this rubric to plan and practise - rubric

                  Activities:

                  1. Plan and practise oral presentation - Science Fair project or speech

                  Homework:
                  Practise your oral presentation - Science Fair project or speech



                • 3 August - 9 August

                  Kia ora 7C1. This week our main focus is oral presentation (assessment).

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING and practising our Science Fair presentation so that we can present confidently to an audience.
                  • We are presenting (oral presentation) our science fair project to an audience.



                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • confidently present my Science Fair project to an audience.


                  Activities:

                  1. Present Science Fair project to class. 
                  2. Invent your own story Pobble 365


                  Homework:
                  1. Practise Science Fair presentation

                  2. Reading Plus


                • 10 August - 16 August

                  Kia ora 7C1. This week  we will continue with oral presentation (assessment) as our main focus.

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are PLANNING and practising our Science Fair presentation so that we can present confidently to an audience.
                  • We are presenting (oral presentation) our science fair project to an audience.



                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • confidently present my Science Fair project to an audience.


                  Activities:

                  1. Present Science Fair project to class. 
                  2. Use this Assessment criteria for preparing for your oral presentation
                  3. Invent your own story Pobble 365


                  Homework:
                  1. Practise Science Fair presentation

                  2. Reading Plus



                • 17 August - 23 August

                  Kia ora 7C1. I hope you are well and supporting your family in coping with this challenging situation once again, as it tests your resilience, patience, compassion and attitude. Stay safe.

                  We will do distance learning in the meantime. Please contact me for support if needed.

                  Aim to achieve your Reading Plus targets for this week (Week 5).

                  FOCUS / ARONGA

                  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                  • We are FOCUSING enhancing our ability to focus and understand ideas by meeting our weekly target for Reading Plus.
                  • We are FOCUSING on understanding that 'brain growth' is important in making responsible choices and decisions


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • achieved my Reading Plus Targets

                  Activities:

                  1. Reading Plus
                  2. Coast Whanau Ako Project with LA
                  3.  Our contact times- Mrs Narayan will be readily available to support you during these times: 
                  •       Google Meet on Tuesday 18th August from 2:15 - 2:45pm. Use the Meet link on Google Classroom to  join. 
                  •       Support through email 20th August 11am - 12pm. 


                  Stay positive and let this lockdown bring the best out of you!

                   


                • 24 August - 30 August

                  Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 6 of Term 3. Keep Strong. Keep Going. 

                  We will do distance learning in the meantime. Please contact me for support if needed.

                  Aim to complete your Reading Plus tasks for this week (Week 6).

                  FOCUS / ARONGA

                  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                  • We are FOCUSING on completing our Reading Plus tasks for the week. 


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • achieved my goal of completing my Reading Plus tasks

                  Activities:

                  1. Reading Plus - Please aim to complete it by Friday this week.
                  2. Coast Whanau Ako Project with LA
                  3. Our contact times- Mrs Narayan will be readily available to support you during these times: 
                  •      Support through email check-in -  Tuesday 25th August 10 - 10:30am.    
                  •      Support through email check-in -  Thursday 27th August 11 - 11:30am.    

                    

                  Let's keep our spirits high work hand in hand for the betterment of everyone.



                • 31 August - 6 September

                  Welcome back 7C1. 


                  The year 2020 has been an extraordinary one. We have seen the world halt, crumple, revive and unite. If anything, this extraordinary experience has taught us to stop, reflect and trust the power of unity, resilience and courage, value individuality, and spread understanding, empathy and empowerment. 

                   Mauria te pono.  Kia kaha!



                  In the next two weeks, we will dedicate our focus to building understanding through empathy and empowerment, and English assessment (Science Fair project presentation).


                  FOCUS / ARONGA



                  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                  • We are FOCUSING on the values empathy and empowerment and understanding through "Just because...' poems.


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • confidently presented my Science Fair project to an audience
                  • cleverly crafted a 50-word story on Kindness.
                  • voiced my feelings through "Just because...' poems

                  Activities:   

                  1. A 50-word story challenge! 
                  • Class activity- choose a non-living object. Plan and write a 50-word story using the example given. (see below)
                  1. Oral presentation assessment (Science Fair project)
                  'Just because' link
                  1. Write an autobiography poem: 'Just because...'
                  2. Class sharing
                  3. Choose a subject and write a "Just because...' poem from its point of view. 

                  Homework:
                  Reading Plus

                  Practise oral presentation

                  A 50-word story competition:

                  MHJC’s Tiny Story Competition 

                  for KINDNESS WEEK

                  Less is more! Can you tell a story in exactly 50 words?




                • 7 September - 13 September

                  Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka,

                  Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Tālofa,  Noa'ia,  Mauri 

                  Happy Pasifika Week!

                  FOCUS / ARONGA

                  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                  •                                                                                   We are FOCUSING on developing our story writing skills by choosing words carefully
                  •  We are FOCUSING on increasing our knowledge of our Pasifika community. Show understanding and  appreciation.


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • cleverly crafted a 50-word story. (see the example below.
                  • done my best in increasing my knowledge of our Pacific countries - do a quick research and test my knowledge through kahoot.

                  Activities:

                  1. Complete my 50-word story from last week. Edit and publish on google docs. Illustrate (optional). Share with Mrs Narayan

                  2. Pasifika kahoot 

                  - Do a 15- minute research.

                  - Test my new knowledge through kahoot (whole class activity). 

                  3. Library: Wednesday Session 3


                  Homework:
                  50-word story on Kindness for KINDNESS WEEK

                  Reading Plus

                  MHJC’s Tiny Story Competition 

                  for KINDNESS WEEK

                  Less is more! Can you tell a story in exactly 50 words?


                • 14 September - 20 September

                  Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 

                  Kia ora 7C1. This week we celebrate te reo Māori! 

                  Get involved in the activities planned this week and have fun learning one of the official of languages Aotearoa!


                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                  • We are learning some te reo Maori kupu every New Zealander should know. 
                  • We are PLANNINGpractising and presenting an act which incorporates te reo Maori kupu.


                  Success Criteria: I can/have...

                  • learnt some te reo Maori kupu
                  • used some te reo Maori kupu in my act.

                  Activities:

                  1. Use https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/100-maori-words  and https://hereoora.tki.org.nz/Teachers-notes/Useful-language-for-the-classroomto learn some te reo Maori kupu. (20 minutes)

                  2. Get into groups. Lucky dip an act and prepare a quick skit (15 minutes)
                  3. Practise and perform.

                  Te wiki o te reo Maori Challenge

                  Write a letter/email of thanks to a family member/teacher/classmate(Mrs Narayan will have to approve of the letter before you send) You letter must have te reo Maori kupu.

                    Homework:

                    Reading Plus



                  1. 21 September - 26 September

                    Nĭ hăo, 7C1!

                    Welcome to Week 10 and New Zealand Chinese Language Week!


                    FOCUS / ARONGA

                    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                    • We are FOCUSING on making meaning of ideas and information we receive.
                    • We are FOCUSING on creating meaning of a topic for ourselves and others through writing.
                    • We are FOCUSING on explaining the values of empathy and empowerment through "Just because...' poems.


                    Success Criteria: I can/have...


                    Activities: (create a copy of the doc from Google Classroom to complete the activities)
                    1. Pre-reading Activity
                    2. Post-reading Activity


                    Homework:

                    Reading Plus







                    • 28 September - 4 October

                    • 5 October - 11 October

                    • 12 October - 18 October

                      Kia ora 7C1! Welcome to Term. 4!

                      Our learning context is Growing Great Innovations

                      You will conduct an innovation inquiry in collaboration with Science, Maths and English.

                      For the next 3 weeks we will be actively exploring research and writing skills in English sessions, which you will apply in your 'Growing Great Innovations' Inquiry Project.




                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                      • We are EXPLORING effective note-taking and summarising methods to conceptualise ideas ands information.
                      • We are EXPLORING texts to collect relevant information.
                      • We are EXPLORING types of punctuations so that we can apply them effectively to enhance our writings.



                      Success Criteria: I can/have...

                      • use Cornell note-taking method to take notes and conceptualise ideas and information

                      Activities:

                      Note-taking and Summarising activity slide

                      Activities are on the slide

                      Homework:
                      Reading Plus

                    • 19 October - 25 October

                      Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 2 of Term 4.

                      E-asTTle Writing : WEEK 2

                      Wednesday S3 - Research (Mrs Narayan), S4 - Plan (Mrs Dada)

                      Thursday S1 - Write (Mrs Narayan)


                      On Friday, we will continue with research skills.

                      We will be actively exploring research and writing skills in English sessions, which you will apply in your 'Growing Great Innovations' Inquiry Project.



                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                      • We are EXPLORING effective note-taking and summarising methods to conceptualise ideas and information.
                      • We are EXPLORING texts to collect relevant information.
                      • We are EXPLORING types of punctuation so that we can apply them effectively to enhance our writings.


                      Success Criteria: I can/have...

                      • use Cornell note-taking method to take notes and conceptualise ideas and information

                      Activities:

                      Note-taking and Summarising activity slide

                      Activities are on the slide


                      Homework:
                      Reading Plus



                    • 26 October - 1 November

                      Kia ora 7C1. Welcome to Week 3!

                      Library - Wednesday Session 3

                      We will be actively exploring research and writing skills in English sessions, which you will apply in your 'Growing Great Innovations' Inquiry Project.



                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

                      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

                      • We are EXPLORING effective note-taking and summarising methods to conceptualise ideas and information.
                      • We are EXPLORING texts to collect relevant information.
                      • We are EXPLORING types of punctuation so that we can apply them effectively to enhance our writings.


                      Success Criteria: I can/have...

                      • use Cornell note-taking method to take notes and conceptualise ideas and information

                      Activities:

                      Note-taking and Summarising activity slide

                      Activities are on the slide


                      Homework:
                      Reading Plus


                    • 2 November - 8 November

                      Kia ora 7C1. 

                      FOCUS / ARONGA

                      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                      • We are FOCUSING formulating research questions for our Growing Great Innovation inquiry project.


                      Success Criteria: I can/have...

                      • followed the instructions in the research doc to formulate questions
                      • worked as a team with my inquiry group

                      Activities:

                      1. Research template

                      Homework:

                      Reading Plus

                    • 9 November - 15 November

                      Kia ora 7C1

                      Library - Friday Session 1

                      E-asTTle Reading - Tuesday Session 1



                      FOCUS / ARONGA

                      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

                      • We are FOCUSING formulating research questions for our Growing Great Innovation inquiry project.


                      Success Criteria: I can/have...

                      • followed the instructions in the research doc to formulate questions
                      • worked as a team with my inquiry group

                      Activities:

                      1. Research template

                      Homework:

                      Reading Plus




                    • 16 November - 22 November

                      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

                      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

                      • We are collaborating to design and construct a prototype for our Growing Great Innovations project.


                      Activity 

                      Collaborate  to design ands construct prototype

                    • 23 November - 29 November

                    • 30 November - 6 December

                    • 7 December - 13 December

                    • 14 December - 20 December