Weekly outline

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     Kia ora 7C1

    Kia ora tātou katoa

    Ko Nalini Sharma-Narayan tōku ingoa

    Nō Fiji/ India ōku tīpuna

    Kei te noho au ki Milano Heights Flat Bush

    No reira, tēna koutou katoa

    Nau mai, haere mai; 2024 welcomes you! 


    I am very pleased to be teaching you this year! 

    There is still a great deal for you to discover about yourself! Utilise your strengths to be 

    the best you can be this year! Make 2024 an exciting year for 'growing greatness' across the 4 cornerstones @MHJC! 

    Integrity/ Pono

    Compassion/ Awhinatanga

    Learning to Learn/ Ako

    Life-long learner/ Wānanga


    Remember everything is possible, but dreaming is one thing; living it, is what counts. It is the difficulties, challenges and fears we face which make us grow. So, get out of your comfort zone, and make 2024 the year of endless possibilities! 

    Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.

    Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar.


    KIA MANA AKE!
    KEEP GROWING GREATNESS!

    Aroha nui

    Mrs Nalini Narayan

    Karakia





  • Term 3 Week 1

    Kia ora whanau, welcome back to the third term!
    He waka e rua, ka taea te hoe – With two canoes, it can be paddled. 
    This proverb reminds us that by working together, we can achieve great things.

    Just like successful Olympic teams, our classroom whānau will be stronger when we support and learn from each other.

    This term, we'll be using the Olympic Games as a springboard to develop our literacy skills. This week, we'll be diving into reading comprehension passages, putting our critical thinking caps on as we analyze the information and answer questions. Get ready to test your reading muscles and learn all about the exciting world of the Olympics.

    Success criteria:

    • I can identify the main ideas and key details from reading passages about the Olympic Games 

    • I can use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words related to the Olympics 

    • I can answer questions that require making inferences from the text about the Olympics



  • Term 3 Week 2

    Kia ora whānau,

    This week, we're diving into the world of explanatory writing. We'll be learning how to clearly and concisely explain a topic to our readers. To help us get started, we'll be using a model text as a guide.

    To make our writing even more interesting, we'll be focusing on a unique Olympic sport. Get ready to become experts in your chosen sport and share your knowledge with others!


    Learning intentions:

     We will be able to write clear and informative explanations about a given topic.

    Success Criteria:

    • Whakaatuhia ngā whakaaro matua : I can clearly explain the main points of my topic.
    • Whakamahia ngā parāgrafo hei whakahaere i ngā whakaaro : I can organise my writing into clear paragraphs.
    • Whakapaunatia ngā whakaaro mā te whakamahi i ngā kupu hono : I can use words like ‘first’, ‘next’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to connect my ideas.
    • Whakawhāwhātia ngā mōhiohinga mō te whakamaramatanga : I can use specific details and examples to support my explanation.
    • Arotakehia te reo me te whakatikatika : I can check my writing for spelling and grammar mistakes.
    Model
    Graphic organiser

  • Term 3 Week 3

    Kia ora whānau,

    We will continue our journey into the world of explanatory writing. We'll be learning how to clearly and concisely explain a topic to our readers. To help us get started, we'll be using a model text as a guide.

    To make our writing even more interesting, we'll be focusing on a unique Olympic sport. Get ready to become experts in your chosen sport and share your knowledge with others!

    This week will be our writing week- to edit and publish the best piece of writing we can!

    Learning intentions:

     We will be able to write clear and informative explanations about a given topic.

    Success Criteria:

    • Whakaatuhia ngā whakaaro matua : I can clearly explain the main points of my topic.
    • Whakamahia ngā parāgrafo hei whakahaere i ngā whakaaro : I can organise my writing into clear paragraphs.
    • Whakapaunatia ngā whakaaro mā te whakamahi i ngā kupu hono : I can use words like ‘first’, ‘next’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to connect my ideas.
    • Whakawhāwhātia ngā mōhiohinga mō te whakamaramatanga : I can use specific details and examples to support my explanation.
    • Arotakehia te reo me te whakatikatika : I can check my writing for spelling and grammar mistakes.
    Model
    Graphic organiser


  • Term 3 Week 4

    Kia ora whānau,

    This is the week we refine and make our writing the best.

    We have had time to research our sport and draft our explanation... now we move on to the grand finale!


    Learning intentions:

     We will be able to write clear and informative explanations about a given topic.

    Success Criteria:

    • Whakaatuhia ngā whakaaro matua : I can clearly explain the main points of my topic.
    • Whakamahia ngā parāgrafo hei whakahaere i ngā whakaaro : I can organise my writing into clear paragraphs.
    • Whakapaunatia ngā whakaaro mā te whakamahi i ngā kupu hono : I can use words like ‘first’, ‘next’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to connect my ideas.
    • Whakawhāwhātia ngā mōhiohinga mō te whakamaramatanga : I can use specific details and examples to support my explanation.
    • Arotakehia te reo me te whakatikatika : I can check my writing for spelling and grammar mistakes.
    Model
    Graphic organiser



  • Term 3 Week 5

    Learning Intentions:

    • Students will be able to identify the key elements of a biography, including the subject's life events, achievements, and personality traits.
    • Students will be able to gather information from various sources, such as books, articles, and interviews, to write a comprehensive biography.
    • Students will be able to organise information in a logical sequence and use appropriate language and style to write a clear and engaging biography.
    • Students will be able to edit and revise their work to ensure accuracy, clarity, and coherence.

    Success Criteria:

    • Understanding of Biography:
      • Can identify the key elements of a biography (e.g., birth, childhood, education, career, achievements, personal life, death).
      • Can explain the purpose of writing a biography.
    • Research Skills:
      • Can use a variety of sources (e.g., books, articles, websites) to gather information about a subject.
      • Can evaluate the reliability of information sources.
      • Can take accurate notes and organise information effectively.
    • Writing Skills:
      • Can write a clear and engaging introduction to a biography.
      • Can use appropriate language and style to describe the subject's life events and achievements.
      • Can organise information in a logical sequence (e.g., chronological order).
      • Can write a conclusion that summaries the main points of the biography.
    • Editing and Revising:
      • Can identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
      • Can improve the clarity and coherence of their writing.
      • Can provide constructive feedback to peers

  • Term 3 Week 6

    This week

    Learning Intentions:

    • Students will be able to identify the key elements of a biography, including the subject's life events, achievements, and personality traits.
    • Students will be able to gather information from various sources, such as books, articles, and interviews, to write a comprehensive biography.
    • Students will be able to organise information in a logical sequence and use appropriate language and style to write a clear and engaging biography.
    • Students will be able to edit and revise their work to ensure accuracy, clarity, and coherence.

    Success Criteria:

    • Understanding of Biography:
      • Can identify the key elements of a biography (e.g., birth, childhood, education, career, achievements, personal life, death).
      • Can explain the purpose of writing a biography.
    • Research Skills:
      • Can use a variety of sources (e.g., books, articles, websites) to gather information about a subject.
      • Can evaluate the reliability of information sources.
      • Can take accurate notes and organise information effectively.
    • Writing Skills:
      • Can write a clear and engaging introduction to a biography.
      • Can use appropriate language and style to describe the subject's life events and achievements.
      • Can organise information in a logical sequence (e.g., chronological order).
      • Can write a conclusion that summaries the main points of the biography.
    • Editing and Revising:
      • Can identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
      • Can improve the clarity and coherence of their writing.
      • Can provide constructive feedback to peers

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  • 30 September - 6 October

  • 7 October - 13 October

  • 14 October - 20 October

  • 21 October - 27 October

  • 28 October - 3 November

  • 4 November - 10 November

  • 11 November - 17 November

  • 18 November - 24 November

  • 25 November - 1 December

  • 2 December - 8 December

  • 9 December - 15 December

  • 16 December - 22 December

  • 23 December - 29 December

  • 30 December - 5 January