Weekly outline

  • General

  • 1 February - 7 February

    Week 1

    Haere Mai NZ Welcome Sign in NZ - ShopNZ.com
    Nau mai haere mai!
    Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!

    Kia Ora Y10 and welcome to your English course page for 2021. This is where you will find all the necessary information required for your English course. All tasks, activities and assessments will be placed here as well as additional lesson notes and resources. Please make it a habit to check this page at the start of each week. It will ensure that you are aware of any expectations we may have of you at that time.

    This is your last year at MHJC and together we aim to make it the best year. Continue to grow your greatness and demonstrate that you practice the school values 'Learning to Learn (Ako), Compassion (Awhinatanga) Integrity (Pono) and Life-Long Learner (Wānanga)' in word and spirit. 

    Feel free to see me or email me if you have any questions/concerns about your learning. My email address is: rjoshi@mhjc.school.nz

    This week, we will be reflecting on the year gone by (2020) and will outline our goals for 2021. 
    I am very pleased to be teaching you again this year. Let's put our best foot forward for a wonderful journey ahead!


  • 8 February - 14 February

    Week 2

    Image result for Waitangi day


    Kia Ora Y10. This week, we will read a poem on 'Waitangi Day.' We also analyse the poem. Also we will collapse timetable and watch the movie 'Blakey.'

    Activities:

    Watching the movie 'Blakey'

    Reading a poem on 'Waitangi Day.'

    Analysing the poem.

    Resources: 

    Movie: Blakey

    https://allpoetry.com/poem/2594820-Waitangi-Day-by-Hugh-Wyles

    https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/how-to-analyze-a-poem-in-6-steps



  • 15 February - 21 February

    Week 3


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by discovering the life and adventures of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’
    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by recognising the characterisation of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’
    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by making connections between the themes of the resilience, perseverance and teamwork in the visual text ‘Blakey’
     -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by measuring the contribution of Sir Peter Blake to New
     Zealand in the visual text ‘Blakey’


    FOCUS / ARONGA


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities: 
    -Share your notes from Friday on the film 'Blakey'
    -Summarise the film's story and share it with your class
  • 22 February - 28 February



    Week 4



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by discovering the life and adventures of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’
    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by recognising the characterisation of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’
     -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by making connections between the themes of the resilience, perseverance and teamwork in the visual text ‘Blakey’
    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by measuring the contribution of Sir Peter Blake to New Zealand in the visual text ‘Blakey’




      FOCUS / ARONGA


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.

    Activities:

    -Discussing the themes of the film 'Blakey.'

    -Doing the activities based on the themes of the film.

    -Presenting Homework from last week on poem analysis.

  • 1 March - 7 March

    Week 5

    Kia Ora Y10. We are in lockdown this week. You will do the following tasks as advised in the letter sent to you by Ms. Lambert.

    Task 1 (MUST) -
    Read the following on ‘Visual Language of Cinema’ 

    https://www.videomaker.com/article/c18/18140-visual-language-using-language-as-cinematic-structure#:~:text=These%20elements%20include%20the%20shot's,also%20communicate%20more%20than%20dialogue

    Task 2 (SHOULD) - 

    Complete the task given on Google classroom based on the Visual Language of Cinema.

    Task 3 (COULD) - Refresh your knowledge of ‘Film Techniques.’ The presentation is on Google Classroom.

    All resources are on Google Classroom. 


  • 8 March - 14 March



    Week 6



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by discovering the life and adventures of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’ -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by recognising the characterisation of Sir Peter Blake in the visual text ‘Blakey’ -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by making connections between the themes of the resilience, perseverance and teamwork in the visual text ‘Blakey’ -We are EXPLORING NZ's voyaging/sailing heritage by measuring the contribution of Sir Peter Blake to New Zealand in the visual text ‘Blakey’ FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities:

    -Reading about Sir Peter Blake's Last Voyage
    -Completing activities based on the reading
    -Completing Team New Zealand’s amazing 35-year America’s Cup journey worksheet based on the short promotional video

    Resources:

    https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/blakes-last-voyage-infamy-in-the-heart-of-the-amazon/



  • 15 March - 21 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities:

    -This week you start English & Global Studies' combined assessment. See the attached assessment details.
     
    Submission Dates:

    Global Studies: 19th March
    English: 26th March

    Resource:
    See attached document for cartoons on America Cup/Sir Peter Blake
    Assessment details
  • 22 March - 28 March


    Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities:

    -You have already submitted the Global Studies' section of the assessment. This week you continue to work on your English assessment. 

    For your English assessment, you may write it as an essay complete with an introduction (introduce your cartoon/meme), 3 body paragraphs for the following three points and conclusion. Your body paragraph must be in minimum 150 words for each of the following questions: 

    -Discuss at least two visual language features that you have used in your cartoon/meme

    -Explain why you used those visual language features (purpose) and what was their intended impact on your audience

    -Justify how your/your group’s feelings were expressed through the visual language choices in your meme/cartoon

    (Also you must copy and paste your cartoon/meme on top of your Google doc.)

    Submission Date:

    26th March; 3 p.m.

    Resource:
    Use resources from last week on MHOL & Google Classroom.
  • 29 March - 4 April

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities:

    Revising TEXAS paragraph writing structure
    Practicing TEXAS paragraph writing

  • 5 April - 11 April

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities: 

    We have only one session this week. You will present your TEXAS paragraphs. 


  • 12 April - 18 April

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by using the language features.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by recognising the purpose and audience of the text.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by explaining the ideas in the film.
    • We are FOCUSED on responding to the film Blakey by identifying features of text structure.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    We are planning to watch the documentary 'Blakey' so that we can apply the ideas and visual language features in our own texts.

    Activities:
    -Learning about 'Reading Comprehension Strategies'.
    -Presenting TEXAS paragraphs from previous week/s as not everyone could present it.

    Resource: 
    https://www.learncbse.in/reading-comprehension-pdf/

  • 19 April - 25 April

  • 26 April - 2 May

  • 3 May - 9 May

    Term 2: Week 1

      Kindness Week Kind Hearts


    Kia Ora Y10. Welcome back to school in Term 2. This week, we will be working with Y7 to prepare for the Kindness Week. English & P.E. will be collaborating on this. 

    Monday: S1-10W2 will work with 7W2

    Tuesday: S1-10W2 will go to F8 for Blake NZ session.

    Wednesday: S1-10W1 will work with 7W1.

    Also this week, we will write a tiny story in 50 words and enter the 'Tiny Story Writing Competition.'


  • 10 May - 16 May

    Term 2: Week 2

    Random Acts of Kindness | Kindness Quotes

    Kia Ora Y10.  This week, we continue to work with Y7 to prepare for the Kindness Week. English & P.E. will be collaborating on this. 

    Monday: S1-10W2 will work with 7W2

    Wednesday: S1-10W1 will work with 7W1.

    Also you will complete and submit your tiny story in 50 words as last week most of you were away on a camp. 

    *Thursday is a 'Teacher's Only Day.'


  • 17 May - 23 May

  • 24 May - 30 May

    Term 2: Week 4


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing diverse visual and verbal texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing the themes in those texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by observing the characters and connecting them with the conflicts they are going through in those texts.

    Activities:

    -Viewing the Visual Text 'He Named Me Malala' to understand the breach of human right of education and equality.

    -Viewing the Visual Text '5 Broken Cameras' to understand the right to freedom and peaceful life.

    -Class discussion on the Human Rights' issues in the  visual texts. 

    Resources:

    https://www.documentary.org/online-feature/seven-years-5-broken-cameras-documenting-occupation

    https://www.narrativemuse.co/movies/he-named-me-malala

    Visual Text 'He Named Me Malala'

    Visual Text '5 Broken Cameras'


  • 31 May - 6 June

    Term 2: Week 5


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing diverse visual and verbal texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing the themes in those texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by observing the characters and connecting them with the conflicts they are going through in those texts.

    Activities:

    -Viewing the Visual Text 'Complicit' to understand the breach of human right of safe work place.

    -Viewing the Visual Text 'I Am Not Your Negro' to understand how people of colour were treated in the U.S.

    -Class discussion on the Human Rights' issues in the  visual texts. 

    Resources:

    Visual Text 'Complicit'

    Visual Text 'I Am Not Your Negro'

  • 7 June - 13 June

    Term 2: Week 6


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing diverse visual and verbal texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by analysing the themes in those texts.
    • We are EXPLORING...Human Rights by observing the characters and connecting them with the conflicts they are going through in those texts.

    Activities:

    -Learning the techniques of 'Effective speech writing'

    -Finalising the speech topics for Assessment 2.

    Resources:

    https://www.lovelearningtutors.com/main-blog/2018/4/30/how-to-write-a-speech-english-gcse-exam

    https://www.write-out-loud.com/howtowritespeech.html


    (We have only ONE session this week) 


  • 14 June - 20 June

    Term 2: Week 7


    FOCUS / ARONGA


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Kia Ora Y10. This week we will begin to write our speeches. You will finalise a topic from the Term 2 context. You will plan your speech using the given planning template. You will present your speeches in Term 3. Remember, this will be your Assessment 2. All speeches will be 'PERSUASIVE.'

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

    • a theme studied in class

    • a topical issue that arises from wide reading but related with our context Term 2.

     Activities:

    -Finalising our speech topic

    -Completing our speech planning.

    TIMELINE: (You may complete your work BEFORE the given date but no later than)

    WEEK 7:  BY 18TH JUNE

    ALL PLANNING TO BE COMPLETED

    WEEK 8: BY 25TH JUNE

    INTRODUCTION AND FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH COMPLETED

    WEEK 9: BY 2ND JULY

    THE WHOLE SPEECH COMPLETED

    WEEK 10: BY 8TH JULY

    SPEECH & RESEARCH DOCUMENT UPLOADED ON MHOL

    TERM 2 BREAK

    CUE CARDS MADE & SPEECH PRACTICE

    TERM 3: WEEK 1& 2

    SPEECH DELIVERED IN CLASS

    NCEA: SPEECH RECORDED AND VIDEO SENT TO MRS. JOSHI LATEST BY 6TH AUGUST

    TERM 3: WEEK 3: NON NCEA RESUBMISSIONS

    Resources:
    Check all attached resources carefully. 


  • 21 June - 27 June

    Term 2: Week 8




    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities: (CHECKPOINT 2: 25TH JUNE)

    -Completing the 'introduction' to our speech (NCEA students must add their name and class in their introduction)

    -Completing the 'First body paragraph' of our speech.

    Resources:

    https://www.ypo.org/2015/04/7-memorable-ways-to-open-a-speech-or-presentation/

    Introduction:

    • Question
    • Story
    • Quotation
    • Visual
    • Statistic
    • Startling statement
    • Personal anecdote or experience
    • Humor
    • Expert opinion
    • Sound effect
    • Physical object or demonstration
    • Testimony or success story
    Source: https://www.genardmethod.com/blog/bid/142073/how-to-start-a-speech-12-foolproof-ways-to-grab-your-audience


  • 28 June - 4 July


    Term 2: Week 9




    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities: (CHECKPOINT 3: 2nd JULY)

    -Completing the second and third body paragraphs.

    -Completing the conclusion of the speech.

    (Don’t forget about sequence markers such as firstly, secondly, consequently, lastly etc. Also consider using proverbs from your own language, persuasive techniques and language devices. A few links to Maori and Pasifika proverbs were given on your Google Classroom last week and are given below.)

    Resources:

    Maori Whakataukī (Proverbs)

    https://www.maori.cl/Proverbs.htm

    https://www.massey.ac.nz/student-life/m%C4%81ori-at-massey/te-reo-m%C4%81ori-and-tikanga-resources/te-reo-m%C4%81ori-pronunciation-and-translations/whakatauk%C4%AB-m%C4%81ori-proverbs/

    https://www.pinterest.nz/lynnenightowl/maori-proverb-whakatauki/

    Samoan Proverbs

    http://samoan.manuatele.net/proverbs.html

    https://1samoana.com/12-alagaupu-samoan-proverbs-about-family/

    Tongan Proverbs

    https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/ko-e-kai-ia-a-e-tonga

    Mixed

    https://tapasa.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/public/files/Tapasa_Proverb_Cards.pdf

  • 5 July - 11 July

    Term 2: Week 10


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities:

    -Completing speech writing.

    -Uploading the speech on MHOL in the first week of Term 3-26th July-1st August. (Last date-8th July by 3:00 p.m.)

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

    • Term 2: Week 10 -speech written and edited, PDF uploaded on MHOL, cue cards printed

    • Term 2 Holidays -memorise your speech

    • Term 3:Week 1/2 –All three sessions-presentation of speech -includes NCEA speeches being videoed 

    • Term 3:Week 3 –Non NCEA Speech Resubmissions

    • Term 3:Week 4 -Inter-whanau speech Semifinals & Finals 

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

    Resources:

    PPT on 'How to give a speech'

    Use these notes when you practice your speech: 

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

    Eye Contact

    • Look at the audience for 3 seconds before you begin

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

    Presentation Voice

    • Take a deep breath

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

    Set Your Hands

    • Hold your cue cards loosely in one hand

    • Hold your hands together

    • Keep them about waist high in front of you

    • Set your feet

    • Place your feet & shoulder wide apart

    • Balance your weight evenly on both feet.


  • 12 July - 18 July

  • 19 July - 25 July

  • 26 July - 1 August


    Term 3: Week 1



    Kia Ora Y10. Welcome back to school in Term 3. I hope you all had a refreshing holiday and ensured that you practiced your speech. This week, you will present your speech. Remember to time your speech well between 4 and 5 minutes.

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

    NCEA VIDEO RECORDING GUIDELINES:

    • It is really important to ensure that the sound quality is good. We cannot moderate the content if we can't hear it!
    • Use only mid shot or long shot when recording. 
    • Do not ask Mr. Singh to use Media cameras.



    FOCUS / ARONGA


    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities:

      1. Memorising your speech.

      2. Keeping your cue cards ready.

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

      4. Presenting your speech.

      5. NCEA students (Recording and sharing your speech with me)

      Resources:

      You may like to use the following notes for your presentation:

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

      Eye Contact

    • Look at the audience for 3 seconds before you begin

    • look at several people throughout the audience

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

    Presentation Voice

    • Take a deep breath

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

    Set Your Hands

    • Hold your cue cards loosely in one hand

    • Hold your hands together

    • Keep them about waist high in front of you

    • Set your feet

    • Place your feet & shoulder wide apart

    • Balance your weight evenly on both feet.

    ALL THE BEST!


  • 2 August - 8 August

    Term 3: Week 2


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities:

      1. Memorising your speech.

      2. Keeping your cue cards ready.

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

      4. Presenting your speech (Each student gets two chances)

      5. NCEA students (Recording and sharing your speech video with me by 6th August;Friday 3 p.m.)


  • 9 August - 15 August

    Term 3: Week 3


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
      • We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.
      • We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

    Activities:

    -Speech catch-ups and resubmissions

    -Reflecting on our speech writing and delivery

    -Finalising the names for the inter-whanau speech competition

    -Thinking about our work-placements options

    (2 sessions this week due to teacher's only day on 10th August)

    Resources:

    Speech reflection document on Google Classroom


  • 16 August - 22 August

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    Activity:

    Three Good Things
    Three Secrets of Resilient People

  • 23 August - 29 August

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)



    Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following section on 'MyMahi'

    -Hauora
    -Big Achievements


  • 30 August - 5 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following section on 'MyMahi'

    -Communication
    Learning, Achievements and Awards

  • 6 September - 12 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following section on 'MyMahi'

    -Manage My Money

  • 13 September - 19 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

  • 20 September - 25 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience

    • SUCCESS CRITERIA


      I CAN/HAVE




      explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

       

      identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

      explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following section on 'MyMahi'

      -Drug Free
    • -Work and Volunteering

  • 27 September - 3 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience

    • SUCCESS CRITERIA


      I CAN/HAVE




      explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

       

      identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

      explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following section on 'MyMahi'

      -Drug Free
    • -Work and Volunteering
    • -Expository Writing



  • 4 October - 10 October

  • 11 October - 17 October

  • 18 October - 24 October

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience

    • SUCCESS CRITERIA


      I CAN/HAVE




      explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

       

      identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

      explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom and complete the following sections of 'MyMahi'
    • Ability to work as a part of a team
    • Understanding Health & Safety
    • References

  • 25 October - 31 October

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSSING on being work ready by understanding and developing the required skills and knowledge
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience

    • SUCCESS CRITERIA


      I CAN/HAVE




      explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

       

      identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


      describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skillsexplain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skillsuse some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experienceconfidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

      explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)

      Activities: Use the resources given on Google Classroom, write a Cover Letter for your selected job.
    • Also this week, we will practice mock interviews in our Google Meet. 


  • 1 November - 7 November

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience
      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.










    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    explore the work opportunities available to me

    identify the work opportunities available to me

    choose from the work opportunities available to me

    apply for the work opportunities available to me

    explore the potential employers for work placement 


    identify potential employers for work placement 


    connect with the potential employers for work placement 


    secure a work placement with an employer 

    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skills

    explain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skills


    use some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience

    confidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)



    explore written communication by identifying a few strategies and language features

    explore written communication by describing some strategies, techniques and language features

    explore written communication by explaining many strategies, techniques and language features

    confidently use diverse strategies, techniques and language features to improve my writing skills



    Activities:

    -How does school help us with our career?



  • 8 November - 14 November

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    • We are EXPLORING...Written Communication by integrating different strategies, language features and techniques in our writing
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience

      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.

    SUCCESS CRITERIA


    I CAN/HAVE




    explore my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement

     

    identify my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    focus on my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    apply my aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement


    explore the work opportunities available to me

    identify the work opportunities available to me

    choose from the work opportunities available to me

    apply for the work opportunities available to me

    explore the potential employers for work placement 


    identify potential employers for work placement 


    connect with the potential employers for work placement 


    secure a work placement with an employer 

    describe a few components of the formal and informal workplace communication skills

    explain the components of  formal and informal workplace communication skills


    use some formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience

    confidently use formal and informal workplace communication  skills in my work-experience 

    explore my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    identify the areas of my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    focus on my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)


    measure my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)



    explore written communication by identifying a few strategies and language features

    explore written communication by describing some strategies, techniques and language features

    explore written communication by explaining many strategies, techniques and language features

    confidently use diverse strategies, techniques and language features to improve my writing skills



    Activities:

    -Preparation for EOY Reading & Writing Tests


  • 15 November - 21 November



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    • We are EXPLORING...Written Communication by integrating different strategies, language features and techniques in our writing
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience
      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.

    Activities:

    CAT Practice

    Distance Learning: 

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEfCNQfDGOHXZtOZMNjJbkt-b1vE346N-5x4KMDgBkI/edit





  • 22 November - 28 November

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    • We are EXPLORING...Written Communication by integrating different strategies, language features and techniques in our writing
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience
      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.

    Activities:  CAT ENGLISH

    Distance Learning: 

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEfCNQfDGOHXZtOZMNjJbkt-b1vE346N-5x4KMDgBkI/edit



  • 29 November - 5 December

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by discovering our aptitudes, skills and passions for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by analysing the work opportunities available to us
    • We are Exploring ….. Future Pathways & Careers by connecting with the potential employers for work placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by connecting with employers (email, phone) to find a work experience placement
    • We are Exploring ….. Communication Skills by observing and modelling formal and informal workplace conversations and written communication
    • We are Exploring …. Personal Development by …. discovering and measuring my personal development through a WRP (Work Ready Portfolio)
    • We are EXPLORING...Written Communication by integrating different strategies, language features and techniques in our writing
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience
      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience

    • Activity: Career Education Task on Google Classroom and Lesson on EP
    • Distance Learning: 
    • https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UkFtRnpSD_5DBmpQyFwVZZMryNv2BJ4_6Z9sFoFobM/edit
  • 6 December - 12 December

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on preparing our WorkReady Portfolio for our work placement by using MyMahi lessons/resources
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by ​integrating Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies purposefully and confidently to identify, form, and express increasingly sophisticated ideas.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting, developing and communicating purposeful ideas on a range of topics
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by selecting and using a range of language features appropriately, showing an increasing understanding of their effects.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by organising texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to create our WorkReady Portfolio so that we can secure a suitable work placement
      • We are PLANNING to learn work ready skills so that we can apply them in real life job experience
      • We are PLANNING how we can select and use relevant and appropriate ideas, language features and structures so that we can confidently write for different purposes and audience.


    Activity: My Big Life - Digital Scrapbook

    Distance Learning: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OZeWBpxIDxaonuQCxZv9Q-FHDVfUqMS8_lfieO7OnGk/edit


  • 13 December - 19 December

    31+ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes » Ultra Wishes