8C2 English
Weekly outline
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Kia ora 8C2.
Welcome to Term 4, 2020!
He waka eke noa!
We are all in this together!
Aroha nui, Mrs. Narayan
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Kia ora...
This week is all about getting to know each other, team bonding and DEEP selection.
Success Criteria: I have...
- learnt something new about my whanau, class and teachers
- selected my DEEP options
Activities:
- Team building activities.
- 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! -
Kia ora 8C2. 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.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts so that we can interpret the structure used.
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts to recognise the language features that make a text interesting.
- We are EXPLORING texts to discover a variety of Maori myths and legends connected to oceans in New Zealand.
Success Criteria: I can...
- share my experiences and prior knowledge related to coasts
- explain the characteristics that make coasts so special.
- show my learning creatively.
Activities:
- Unpacking Coast- think, brainstorm, share.
- Infer the meaning of unknown and technical words.
- Discuss the main points.
2. Research: New Zealand coasts and their characteristics3. Craft a poem to wrap up my new learning.Homework:
'This is Me' on Google Classroom -
Namaste 8C2. Welcome to Week 3!
10 minutes on Eduction Perfect/ This Is Me at the start of each session. this week.
This week focus is writing. We will:
- look at the structure of a grea story/ narrative
- language features that make our stories intriguing to read.
LI: To structure my story and make it interesting
Success Criteria: 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'
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING to identify one story of a Maori myth and legend that will be used to create our story board
- We are FOCUSING on summarising our chosen story and learning key Maori concepts that will be used in the story board as well.
- We are FOCUSING the reason coastal features are special to New Zealand.
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Welcome to Week 4 of Term 1 8C2!
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!
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REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:
- We are REFLECTING on how we relate with each other by writing a reflective journal.
Kia ora...
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:
- Learning to reflect slide show : ReflectiveJournaling
- Write a reflective journal on your relationship with your class mates in the past 4 weeks.
Homework:
Reading Plus'This Is Me'
Assessment took priority instead. This learning will take place later in the term.
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Kia ora 8C2!
This week...
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts to collect information on pandemics.
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts to explain pandemic subject-specific vocabulary.
- We are EXPLORING texts to measure the outcomes of pandemics.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- explain pandemic related vocabulary.
- explain how pandemics affect humans.
Activities:
- Complete a KWL chart on pandemic.
- Read Pandemic: The Deadly Flu of 1918 SJ June 2018 L4.
- Create a pandemic word bank- list and explain vocabulary.
- Conduct a research on a recent pandemic and explain its impact.
- Explain how this relates to out context: He waka eke noa.
Homework:
Reading Plus
This Is Me
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Welcome to Week 7, 8C2!. This week ...
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:
Follow the steps to craft your own blackout poem. Blackout poetry
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 8 of Term 1. I hope you have been properly looking after yourself and your whanau.
This week ...EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts to collect information on pandemics.
- We are EXPLORING a range of texts to explain pandemic subject-specific vocabulary.
- We are EXPLORING texts to measure the outcomes of pandemics.
Kia ora...
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- explain pandemic related vocabulary.
- explain how pandemics affect humans.
Activities:
- Independently read Pandemic: The Deadly Flu of 1918 SJ June 2018 L4.
- Make a timeline of the 1918 Flu. To do this, first note down the events in chronological order in your book. Then use it to make a timeline
- Explain how this relates to our context: He waka eke noa.
- Create a pandemic word bank- list and explain vocabulary. Use google docs or slide. Share with nnarayan@mhjc.school.nz
- Fill the L of your KWL chart
Homework:
Reading Plus
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Kia ora 8C2! A warm welcome to Term 2 of 2020.
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
- We are FOCUSING on choosing learning which develop our reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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Kia ora 8C2. I wish you a wonderful and fun Week 2! This week we will continue with our English Challenge. Have fun working!
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
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Hey 8C2! Welcome to Week 3 of Term 2!
This week, continue working on the English Challenge. I'm looking forward to some amazing work. Once you have done 3 challenges (one from each strand), you may work on others which interest you.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) Make sure to read the instructions properly.
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora 8C2.
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 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:
- 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.
- Complete the Newspaper Bingo Activity shared on Google Classroom. Create a copy for yourself. Share with Mrs Narayan.
- 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!
Reading Plus
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Welcome to Week 5 of Term 2, 8C2!
This week, we will focus on the second part of the newspaper learning.PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to create an publish news articles.
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:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Education Perfect (Optional) Synonyms & Antonyms, Similes and Metaphors
- Leisure read/write (Optional)
Homework:
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A hearty welcome to you all 8C2!
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:
- Newspaper activity (see Week 4 and 5 planning for complete instructions and guide).
- Weekly Reading Plus
- Education Perfect (Optional Task) is open for you to complete once you have caught up with the above learning.
- Early finishers wishing for further learning, let me know and I will set you activities on Education Perfect.
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Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends and whanau!
Also, talofalava! It is Samoan Language Week!
Welcome to Week 7, 8C2. This is the final week to write your news article.PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING. to create and publish news articles.
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 -
Kia ora 8C2. It is Week 8 of Term 2. This week we are starting new learning:
- novel study
- paragraph writingEXPLORE / 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:
- 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.
- 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 -
Kia ora 8C2. It is Week 9. This week we will continue with our novel study and paragraph writing skills.
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:
- 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.
- 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 -
Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 10 of Term 2. LIBRARY - Monday Session 3 E-asTTle Reading - Week 12
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 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).- Reassemble this text (Click to open the link) Make a copy for yourself on Google Classroom and reassemble the paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL.
- Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL.
- Reading Plus
- Novel Study - Reading Log
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Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 11 of Term 2. E-asTTle Reading and Maths - Week 12,
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 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- Highlight this article using TEXAS or PEEL (Make a copy for yourself on Google Classroom)
- Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL.
- Reading Plus
- Novel Study - Reading Log
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Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 12 of Term 2. E-asTTle Reading Monday Session 3 (Speeches - scroll down).
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 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- Plan and write your own paragraph using TEXAS / PEEL.
- Proofread and edit your paragraph.
- Type on docs - share with Mrs Narayan
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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
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Kia ora 8C2! A warm welcome to you and wishing you a fun-filled and successful Term 3.
Our learning context this term is Ultimate Survivor. We willEXPLORE / 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.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- chosen a whakatauki for myself
Activities:
- Round 1 (10 minutes) - roam around to explore the whakatauki (link) displayed around.
- Round 2 (5 minutes) - choose a whakataki you connect with.
- Write the whakatauki in your book
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora 8C2! Welcome to Week 2 of Term 3.
Our learning context this term is Ultimate Survivor. We will continue exploring the whakatauki.This whakatauki you have chosen last week will become your driving force - your inner voice that will make you focus, march forward, question, reflect and appreciate and take your giftedness and creativity to greater heights. Allow it to guide your process.
When doing your Global - English Assessment, remember to include and acknowledge your whakatauki in the letter.
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.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- chosen a whakatauki for myself
- interpreted my chosen whakatauki and written a paragraph explanation of it.
Activities:
For Maths (Planning & Budgeting)
- Write a letter/email of request to raise money for your trip to Wellington. Letter template
- Discuss the requirements with your group, draft the letter, get Mr Jackson/Mrs Narayan to check the letter, email your recipient. You must make sure your letter has no errors, then send.
For the whakatauki
(Recap of previous learning)
- Round 1 (10 minutes) - roam around to explore the whakatauki (link) displayed around.
- Round 2 (5 minutes) - choose a whakataki you connect with.
- Write the whakatauki in your book
- Interpret your chosen whakatauki -
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora 8C2! Welcome to Week 3 of Term 3.
Our learning context this term is Ultimate Survivor. We will continue to explore the whakatauki and how they act as anchors in various/difficult situations in our lives.This whakatauki you have already chosen will become your driving force - your inner voice that will make you focus, march forward, question, reflect and appreciate and take your giftedness and creativity to greater heights. Allow it to be your life anchor and guide your process.
When doing your Global - English Assessment, remember to include and acknowledge your whakatauki in the letter.
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.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- find the meanings of the important te reo Maori words and the pronunciation.
- interpreted my chosen whakatauki and written a paragraph explanation of it.
Activities:
1. Use the online Maori Dictionary to find the meaning and pronunciation of words.
2. Write an interpretation of the whakatauki and explain how you see it relevant to your/our lives. How are you going to apply this whakatauki to your life?
3. Complete the writing task :
Our context this term is ‘Ultimate Survivor’. For today’s session, students will create a story of survival.
Imagine you went on a 2-day tramp with a group of friends. Somehow, on the second day, you get separated from your friends and get lost. Your friends return home and inform the police about your disappearance. The rescue search party starts looking for you but it takes 3 days before they find you. What was to be a 2-day trip became a 4-day one.
Upon returning home, a week later, you appear on Seven Sharp to share your experience and maybe be a source of inspiration to future young trampers.
HOW DID YOU SURVIVE THIS ORDEAL?
Plan
Write (use your English book)
Can you also a map of the place?
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Kia ora 8C2. This week we will practising oral presentation (assessment).
You will use your Science Fair project for this. Monday - complete your Science Fair board.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:
- Present Science Fair project to class.
- Use this Assessment criteria for preparing for your oral presentation
- Invent your own story Pobble 365
Homework:
1. Practise Science Fair presentation2. Reading Plus
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Kia ora 8C2. 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) and create your own collection of haiku.
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 building imagination through haiku
- 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 Target
- created my collection of haiku
- been working on the Coast Whanau Ako project shared by my LA.
Activities:
- The Big Coast Whanau Haiku-a-Day Challenge Here is the link to the instructions. The Big Coast Whanau Haiku-a-Day Challenge (click to open the link)
- Reading Plus
- Coast Whanau Ako Project with LA
- Our contact times- Mrs Narayan will be readily available to support you during these times:
- Support through email Wednesday 19th August 11:30am - 12pm.
- Google Meet on Friday 21st August from 10 - 11:0am. Use the Meet link on Google Classroom to join.
Stay positive and let this lockdown bring the best out of you!
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Kia ora 8C2. 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 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:
- Reading Plus - Please aim to complete it by Friday this week.
- Coast Whanau Ako Project with LA
- Our contact times- Mrs Narayan will be readily available to support you during these times:
- Support through email for Maths/English Wednesday 26th August 11:30 - 12pm.
- Google Meet for Maths/English on Thursday 27th August from 10 - 10:30am. Use the Meet link on Google Classroom to join.
Let's keep our spirits high work hand in hand for the betterment of everyone.
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Welcome back 8C2.
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.
You will also practise and present your Science Fair project for English oral assessment.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on the values empathy and empowerment and understanding through "Just because...' poems.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- practised and 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:
- Oral Assessment - Science Fair project. Use the assessment criteria below to prepare and present.
- A 50-word Kindness Story. See the example below (this one is not about kindness but the one you will write will.
- Write an autobiography poem: 'Just because...'
- Class sharing
- Choose a subject and write a "Just because...' poem from its point of view.
- Practise oral presentation (Science Fair project)
Homework:
Reading PlusPractise Science Fair presentation
Write a 50-word story on kindness
MHJC’s Tiny Story Competitionfor KINDNESS WEEK
Less is more! Can you tell a story in exactly 50 words?
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Kia ora 8C2. 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 learning intentions:
- We are building public speaking skills through Science Fair project presentation (English oral assessment)
- We are learning some te reo Maori kupu every New Zealander should know.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- confidently presented my Science Fair project to an audience for my oral assessment
- learnt some te reo Maori kupu
Activities:
- Present the Science Fair project to an audience
Te wiki o te reo Maori Challenge - Write a letter/email of thanks to a family member/teacher. You letter must have te reo Maori kupu.
Homework:
Reading Plus
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Nĭ hăo, 8C2!
Welcome to Week 10 and New Zealand Chinese Language Week!
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...
- completed the pre reading activity -
- read the article on 'Chinese New Zealanders' and completed the post reading Activity
- read the personal recount 'Escape to New Gold Mountain' (NZ Herald, 2014) by Jack Fraser, a Chinese immigrant.
Activities: (create a copy of the doc from Google Classroom to complete the activities)- Pre-reading Activity
- Post-reading Activity
Homework:
Reading Plus
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Kia ora 8C2! 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 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
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Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 2 of Term 4.
E-asTTle Writing : WEEK 2
Thursday S2 - Research (Mrs Narayan), S3 - Plan (Mrs Narayan)
Friday S2 - Write (Mrs Narayan)
On Monday, 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 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
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Kia ora 8C2. Welcome to Week 3!
Library - Thursday Session 4
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 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 10.
Homework:
Reading Plus -
Kia ora 8C2.
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:
Homework:Reading Plus
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Kia ora 8C2
Library - Thursday Session 3
E-asTTle Maths - Wednesday Session 1
E-asTTle Reading - Thursday Session 2
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:
Homework:Reading Plus
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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
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