Weekly outline

  • General

  • 1 February - 7 February

    Term 1: Week 1


    Welcome!

    Hello and welcome back 8W2! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday and I can't wait to hear all about it!

    I look forward to getting to know you this year as we move towards an enriching and rewarding 2021. This year, English classes will involve building on what you have learnt last year as well as an exploration of new and exciting topics. 

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water". This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in water

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide:*

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Poetry creation and analysis: A broad look at the types of poetry, an exploration of the language features and techniques used to create meaningful poetry and then a few exercises in creating poetry of our own using our new skills. (2 WEEKS)

    - Creative writing and reading creative pieces: A more advanced study on the formulation of creative writing building from last year. I will explain this in more detail in person. (4-5 WEEKS)

    - Potential Assessment for this term: A 800 (MAX) word short story on an issue relating to sustainability and water safety with a conflict resolution. I will likely be assessing how well you can use the conventions of story writing (what we will learn) to convey (express) an important message or moral.*

    * Something about me: I’m a HUGE advocate of choice. Therefore, I take into account your opinions and interests when I design a plan for the term so if most of you would rather not do a creative short story, there will be other options we can discuss and explore.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing at least 6 different poems and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 


    Activities for week

    Get to know each other!

    Connect to the WiFi

    DEEP selections 

  • 8 February - 14 February

    Term 1: Week 2


    Plan: Introductions and Big Splash 

    Hello and welcome back 8W2! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday and I can't wait to hear all about it!

    I look forward to getting to know you this year as we move towards an enriching and rewarding 2021. This year, English classes will involve building on what you have learnt last year as well as an exploration of new and exciting topics. 

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    The overall working plan for English this term will look something like this using the term context as a slight guide: *

    - Revisiting formal essay writing: How much do we remember? (2 WEEKS)

    - Poetry creation and analysis: A broad look at the types of poetry, an exploration of the language features and techniques used to create meaningful poetry and then a few exercises in creating poetry of our own using our new skills. (2 WEEKS)

    - Creative writing and reading creative pieces: A more advanced study on the formulation of creative writing building from last year. I will explain this in more detail in person. (4-5 WEEKS)

    - Potential Assessment for this term: A 800 (MAX) word short story on an issue relating to sustainability and water safety with a conflict resolution. I will likely be assessing how well you can use the conventions of story writing (what we will learn) to convey (express) an important message or moral. *

    * Something about me: I’m a HUGE advocate of choice. Therefore, I take into account your opinions and interests when I design a plan for the term so if most of you would rather not do a creative short story, there will be other options we can discuss and explore.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing at least 6 different poems and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 


    Activities for week

    Monday (S1) - NO SCHOOL PUBLIC HOLIDAY 

    Wednesday (S1) - Library session 

    Friday (S2) - Notetaking 101 activity 

  • 15 February - 21 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by investigating different bodies of water
    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by integrating concepts of water safety
    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by researching cultural ideas around water safety and utilising Maori World View

    Term 1: Week 3


    Plan: PEEL Paragraphs and Essay Writing 

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing at least 6 different poems and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 


    Activities for week

    Monday (S1) - PEEL paragraphs and Introduction Triangle

    Wednesday (S1) - Same as Monday + Essay checklisting 

    Friday (S2) - Mock essay test 

  • 22 February - 28 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by investigating different bodies of water
    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by integrating concepts of water safety
    • We are EXPLORING drowning prevention by researching cultural ideas around water safety and utilising Maori World View

    Term 1: Week 4


    Plan: PEEL Paragraphs and Essay Writing 

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analysing at least 6 different poems and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 


    Activities for week

    Monday (S4) - Formal Writing review: What do we need to work on/are still unsure of
    Wednesday (S3) - Researched essay plan: "This Is America" by Childish Gambino 

    Friday (S3) - Mock essay on "TIA" by Childish Gambino 

  • 1 March - 7 March

    Term 1: WEEK 5


    Plan: LOCKDOWN LEARNING ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM 

  • 8 March - 14 March


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on different forms of water and identifying ways in which we may be safe in them
    • We are FOCUSING on cultural perspectives on water and water safety as well as enhancing our understanding of Maori World View through poetry

    Term 1: Week 6


    Plan: Poetry Analysis Continued

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing


    Activities:

    Monday (S1) - Library session 

    Wednesday (S1) - "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou analysis

    Friday (S2) - Camera and poetry activity 

  • 15 March - 21 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on different forms of water and identifying ways in which we may be safe in them
    • We are FOCUSING on cultural perspectives on water and water safety as well as enhancing our understanding of Maori World View through poetry

    Term 1: Week 7


    Plan: Introduction to Creative Writing + Assessment Requirements  

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water". This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S1) - Stages of grief writing activity 

    Wednesday (S1) - Sea creature short story 

    Friday (S2) - Sea creature short story continued DUE MONDAY


  • 22 March - 28 March


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 1: Week 8

    Plan: Creative Writing

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water". This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S1) - Introduction to story writing structure + topic brainstorm based on Term Context 

    Wednesday (S1) - Research into character habitat and sustainability issues + start writing 

    Friday (S2) - Assignment writing 


  • 29 March - 4 April


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 1: Week 9


    Plan: EASTER and MURIWAI TRIP

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water". This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S4) - Creative writing 

    Wednesday (S3) - MURIWAI TRIP 

    Friday (S4) - EASTER BREAK


  • 5 April - 11 April


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 1: Week 10


    Plan: EASTER and FUN FRIDAY

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S4) - EASTER BREAK 

    Wednesday (S3) - Writing activity + creative writing structure 

    Friday (S4) - FUN FRIDAY


  • 12 April - 18 April


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 1: Week 11


    Plan: Last week of Term 1!

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Monday (S4) - Creative Writing 

    Wednesday (S3) - Writing activity + 1/2 library session  

    Friday (S4) - Literacy games


  • 19 April - 25 April


  • 26 April - 2 May


  • 3 May - 9 May


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 2: Week 1


    Plan: Term 1 context continued + Timetable change 

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Tuesday (S1) - Welcome back + English games

    Wednesday (S2) - Tiny Story Competition + 1/2 library session  

    Friday (S3) - Writing activity 


  • 10 May - 16 May


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to investigate water safety so that we can construct formal essays
    • We are PLANNING to consult Maori perspectives on bodies of water so that we may create and analyse poetry

    Term 2: Week 2


    Plan: Creative Writing  

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Tuesday (S1) - SHOW not TELL activity 

    Wednesday (S2) - Creative writing 

    Friday (S3) - Creative writing 


  • 17 May - 23 May


    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on how well we were able to utilize the concepts in the term context to formulate a creative piece of writing

    Term 2: Week 3


    Plan: Creative Writing  

    Our context for this term is "Water Wise - Safety in Water" . This concept is great because it is open to interpretation in that we are able to use many avenues to explore the topic. To me, it is a look into the sustainability and preservation of marine life as well as our oceans whilst utilizing learning how to be safe in the water.

    Success Criteria for Term 1: We are learning to...

    1) Recognize areas of personal development with formal writing and answer the question: "What do I need to do/change to improve my writing?"

    • Revisiting PEEL paragraphs and how to write them

    • Introduction Triangles and using it to start an essay

    • Utilizing Essay Checklist formats 

    • PEDAL paragraphs

    2) Analyse at least 3-4 different forms of poetry and to determine what made the poem successful/meaningful 

          - Name and identify language features in poetry 

          - List the language features in SHAMPOO 

          - Comment on the  meaning and personal interpretation of a poem 

    3) Understand the meaning of the author's or poet's purpose

       - Use understanding of SHAMPOO and forms of poetry to determine poet's purpose

         - Analyse and discuss the importance of cultural poetry    

    4) Create our own pieces of poetry using the knowledge we have gained through poetry analysis - 5 different styles 

    • Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete, Diminishing Verse, Spoken Word and Freestyle 

    5) Name the conventions and recognize the language features and techniques used in creative writing - using these to create our own short stories

         - List the 7 planning pre-requisites for creative story writing 

         - Follow and implement narrative structure 

         - Use and recognize language features in creative texts 

    6) Draft short story plans and edit our own writing 

         - Edit and review your own written work 

         - Peer-review another's written work 


    Activities:

    Tuesday (S3) - Creative writing 

    Thursday (S5) - Creative writing + library 

    Friday (S4) - Creative writing DUE TODAY


  • 24 May - 30 May

    Term 2: Week 4


    Plan: Introduction to Film techniques

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S1) - Introduction to cinematography and film techniques 

    Wednesday (S2) - Introduction to sound effects 

    Friday (S3) - Recognizing techniques in short films 

  • 31 May - 6 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are exploring societal issues by recognizing the theme/s present in the film study.
    • We are EXPLORING strengths, leadership, and personalities by investigating the themes present in film

    Term 2: Week 5


    Plan: Formal Writing 2.0

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Black Panther Film 

    Thursday (S4) - PEEL paragraphs and film analysis 

    Friday (S4) - MUST DO FFR activity on Google Classroom 

  • 7 June - 13 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are exploring societal issues by recognizing the theme/s present in the film study.
    • We are EXPLORING strengths, leadership, and personalities by investigating the themes present in film

    Term 2: Week 6


    Plan: Queen's Birthday, TOD and Short Films

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai ". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - TEACHER ONLY DAY

    Wednesday (S2) - Short film creation

    Friday (S4) - MUST DO FFR activity on Google Classroom 

  • 14 June - 20 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on using themes and motifs in the film studied to understand the treatment of minority groups
    • We are FOCUSING on adapting our understanding of the aforementioned to form ideas about current social issues

    Term 2: Week 7


    Plan: Short Film creation 

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai ". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Short Film Creation project 

    Wednesday (S2) - Short film Creation project + Library session 

    Friday (S4) - MUST DO FFR activity on Google Classroom 


  • 21 June - 27 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on using themes and motifs in the film studied to understand the treatment of minority groups
    • We are FOCUSING on adapting our understanding of the aforementioned to form ideas about current social issues

    Term 2: Week 8


    Plan: Research

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai ". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S1) - Short Film viewing + Assessment plan 

    Wednesday (S2) - Topic research plan 

    Friday (S4) - MUST DO FFR activity on Google Classroom 


  • 28 June - 4 July

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on using themes and motifs in the film studied to understand the treatment of minority groups
    • We are FOCUSING on adapting our understanding of the aforementioned to form ideas about current social issues

    Term 2: Week 9


    Plan: AsTTle reading test & presentation skills

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai ". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Presentations and impromptu topic discussions 

    Thursday (S4) - AsTTle Reading 

    Friday (S4) - MUST DO FFR activity on Google Classroom 


  • 5 July - 11 July

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on using themes and motifs in the film studied to understand the treatment of minority groups
    • We are FOCUSING on adapting our understanding of the aforementioned to form ideas about current social issues

    Term 2: Week 10


    Plan: Last week of Term 2!

    Our context for this term is "Kia Puawai ". This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics.

    Success Criteria for Term 2: We are learning to…

    Utilize cinematic techniques and explain their purpose 


    • Name, recognize and explain camera angles and techniques present in film 

    • Name, recognize and explain the sound effects present in film: Diegentic and Non-diegetic 

    • Explain the purpose of cinematography techniques


    Analyze a film and explore the themes present 

    • Identify and investigate themes present in a film and explain the importance

    • Use themes to inform the creation of a text (either speech or short film)

    • Using our understanding of cinematography to create our own short films 


    Use speech conventions purposefully


    • Persuasive VS informative speeches

    • Speech structures and how to use them effectively

    • Building confidence in public speaking



    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Presentation activity 

    Thursday (S4) - Podcasting and editing 

    Friday (S4) - English games


  • 12 July - 18 July


  • 19 July - 25 July

  • 26 July - 1 August

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to produce a presentation so that we can  demonstrate our ideas in relation to social injustice issues and changemakers in society.
    • We are PLANNING to develop oral presentation skills

    Term 3: Week 1

    Plan: Welcome back! + Assessment 2 Prep 

    I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday! We will be continueing with our term 2 context of "Kia Puawai " into the first few weeks of term 3. This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics .

    Success Criteria for Term 3: We are learning to…

    Presentation skills
    - Create and develop a clear presentation

    - Verbally deliver ideas with clarity and confidence 
    - Incorporate learning across subject areas

    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Term 3 plan, ENG/GLO assessment expectations 

    Thursday (S4) - Assessment 2 

    Friday (S4) - Assessment 2 


  • 2 August - 8 August

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to produce a presentation so that we can  demonstrate our ideas in relation to social injustice issues and changemakers in society.
    • We are PLANNING to develop oral presentation skills

    Term 3: Week 2

    Plan: Assessment 2

    I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday! We will be continueing with our term 2 context of "Kia Puawai " into the first few weeks of term 3. This concept is about growing as a person, becoming your own hero, and standing up for what you believe in. These ideas are going to be explored in the film Black Panther. We will also be investing some of the other themes in the film such as racism, empowerment of women, and working as a tribe or team across your subject areas. The aim is that by the end of this term, you will be able to use the concepts explored in the film to create your own short film or speech on similar topics .

    Success Criteria for Term 3: We are learning to…

    Presentation skills
    - Create and develop a clear presentation

    - Verbally deliver ideas with clarity and confidence 
    - Incorporate learning across subject areas

    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Assessment 2 presentation 

    Thursday (S4) - Assessment 2 presentation 

    Friday (S4) - FFR


  • 9 August - 15 August

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on how well we were able to deliver an oral presentation based on learning across subject areas
    Term 3: Week 3

    Plan: Formal Writing & TOD on Tuesday

    Success Criteria for Term 3: We are learning to…

    Presentation skills
    - Successfully produce and verbally present ideas with confidence and clarity 

    - Recognise the strengths and weaknesses in oral presentations 
    - Reflect on our own ability to verbally present ideas 

    Formal Writing 
    - Linking ideas to the real world and strengthening our argument 
    - Formal writing do's and dont's 
    - Structure and organization of ideas


    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - TOD
    Thursday (S5) - Practise essay
    Friday (S4) - FFR

  • 16 August - 22 August

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on how well we were able to deliver an oral presentation based on learning across subject areas
    Term 3: Week 4

    Plan: Formal Writing 

    Success Criteria for Term 3: We are learning to…

    Presentation skills
    - Successfully produce and verbally present ideas with confidence and clarity 

    - Recognise the strengths and weaknesses in oral presentations 
    - Reflect on our own ability to verbally present ideas 

    Formal Writing 
    - Linking ideas to the real world and strengthening our argument 
    - Formal writing do's and dont's 
    - Structure and organization of ideas


    Activities 

    Tuesday (S3) - Presentations
    Thursday (S5) - Practise essays
    Friday (S4) - FFR

  • 23 August - 29 August


  • 30 August - 5 September


  • 6 September - 12 September

    Term 3: Week 7


    Plan: Distance Learning - Formal speaking 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 13 September - 19 September

    Term 3: Week 8


    Plan: Distance Learning - Formal Writing 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 20 September - 25 September

    Term 3: Week 9


    Plan: Distance Learning - Meme Competition 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 27 September - 3 October

  • 4 October - 10 October


  • 11 October - 17 October


  • 18 October - 24 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING basic concepts of marketing by analyzing and interpreting colour, design and purpose in advertising
    • We are EXPLORING a business plan by understanding the importance of its different components
    Term 4: Week 1


    Plan: Distance Learning 

    Refer to Google Classroom :D


  • 25 October - 31 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING basic concepts of marketing by analyzing and interpreting colour, design and purpose in advertising
    • We are EXPLORING a business plan by understanding the importance of its different components
    Term 4: Week 2


    Plan: Distance Learning 

    Refer to Google Classroom :D


  • 1 November - 7 November

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing a Business Plan by utilizing knowledge from other subject areas

    Term 4: Week 3


    Plan: Distance Learning 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 8 November - 14 November

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing a Business Plan by utilizing knowledge from other subject areas

    Term 4: Week 4


    Plan: Distance Learning 

    Refer to Google Classroom 

  • 15 November - 21 November

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a website so that we can showcase our learning of our Innovations

    Term 4: Week 5


    Plan: Web design 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 22 November - 28 November

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a website so that we can showcase our learning of our Innovations

    Term 4: Week 6


    Plan: Web design 

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 29 November - 5 December

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a website so that we can showcase our learning of our Innovations

    Term 4: Week 7


    Plan: Distance Learning

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 6 December - 12 December

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a website so that we can showcase our learning of our Innovations

    Term 4: Week 8


    Plan: Distance Learning

    Refer to Google Classroom.

  • 13 December - 19 December