Monday 6 November's Learning
This week we will begin our film study work. We will learn about the language of film, the directors purpose, how to write about film. This is where we will learn to identify the specific details of camera work, be able to describe the shots and their composition and know why the director chose to use that particular type of shot ( director's purpose). We will also learn to explain how it makes us feel as an audience (audience response)
In this study will will make use of short films from New Zealand and and overseas in our study. You will also have an opportunity later on to work in a small group to make your own film.
All of the work and resources for this unit can be found in your Hapara work space.
Film Unit Work and Learning Activities
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Sunday, October 15, 2017
AsTTle Preparation
Monday 16 October's learning.
This week we are going to be focused on preparing for the PAT reading and AsTTle writing assessments. We will be looking at effective strategies and working with a range of texts and writing prompts to help you prepare.
All of this work is the Hapara workspace, AsTTle Preparation
You will be required to complete some of the tasks for homework and any final presentations from Term 3 will be completed this Wednesday 18 October in P4.
Remember to keep a positive attitude and a growth mindset as you begin this assessment preparation.
This week we are going to be focused on preparing for the PAT reading and AsTTle writing assessments. We will be looking at effective strategies and working with a range of texts and writing prompts to help you prepare.
All of this work is the Hapara workspace, AsTTle Preparation
You will be required to complete some of the tasks for homework and any final presentations from Term 3 will be completed this Wednesday 18 October in P4.
Remember to keep a positive attitude and a growth mindset as you begin this assessment preparation.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Making a Difference
Monday 24 July's Learning
Welcome back everyone, I hope you have had an enjoyable and restful break.
This week we are going to continue with our first text, Tomorrow 'When The War Began' by John Marsden for our Connections Unit.
We will revise our expectations and routines for working together productively as a group.
We are also going to take some time this week to individually conference with me about your Term 2 assessments, look at your next steps for your learning and individually set some goals around those steps.
LI: In today's lesson we are going to begin to explore our own thinking around the big idea of 'making a difference'.
SC: I can contribute to group discussions identifying what is meant by 'making a difference.'
SC: I can reflect on my own experiences with this concept.
SC: I can respond in a thoughtful manner, using the paragraph structure.
Sc: I can proof read and edit my work to make sure the sentence construction, spelling and punctuation is accurate.
Lesson Sequence.
Welcome back,
Goals and expectations.
Free Writing
Class reading
Individual Activity
Student Dashboard for the work
Welcome back everyone, I hope you have had an enjoyable and restful break.
This week we are going to continue with our first text, Tomorrow 'When The War Began' by John Marsden for our Connections Unit.
We will revise our expectations and routines for working together productively as a group.
We are also going to take some time this week to individually conference with me about your Term 2 assessments, look at your next steps for your learning and individually set some goals around those steps.
LI: In today's lesson we are going to begin to explore our own thinking around the big idea of 'making a difference'.
SC: I can contribute to group discussions identifying what is meant by 'making a difference.'
SC: I can reflect on my own experiences with this concept.
SC: I can respond in a thoughtful manner, using the paragraph structure.
Sc: I can proof read and edit my work to make sure the sentence construction, spelling and punctuation is accurate.
Lesson Sequence.
Welcome back,
Goals and expectations.
Free Writing
Class reading
Individual Activity
Student Dashboard for the work
Sunday, May 28, 2017
The Ocean and The Essay.
Monday 29 May's learning
Today we are going to look further at our notes on setting, and develop in more depth, the ideas about the importance of the ocean in the novel.
These notes will form the basis of your essay.
LI: We are learning to write an essay following a set structure for formal writing.
SC: I have developed my ideas, and have supporting evidence and detail in my writing.
SC: I can use the set essay structure.
SC: I can make choices about my sentence structure and vocabulary choices to make my writing interesting.
SC:I can proof-read and edit my work.
All of this work and the note resource can be found in Hapara.
Click here for the link to Hapara and your essay topic
Today we are going to look further at our notes on setting, and develop in more depth, the ideas about the importance of the ocean in the novel.
These notes will form the basis of your essay.
LI: We are learning to write an essay following a set structure for formal writing.
SC: I have developed my ideas, and have supporting evidence and detail in my writing.
SC: I can use the set essay structure.
SC: I can make choices about my sentence structure and vocabulary choices to make my writing interesting.
SC:I can proof-read and edit my work.
All of this work and the note resource can be found in Hapara.
Click here for the link to Hapara and your essay topic
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Exploring The Importance of Setting in the Novel: The Road to Winter.
Tuesday 23 May
Wednesday 24 May's Learning.
Today we are going to begin to map out the range of settings in the novel 'The Road to Winter'. The physical landscape, the sea, the river, as well as the flora and fauna and the weather are an essential part of the novel. The interactions between humans and their surroundings add to the power of the story.
LI: We are learning to identify and describe the range of settings in the novel, and explain how they impact on the characters and the events in the novel.
SC: I can identify the different settings and add detail to my descriptions.
SC: I can identify a quote that supports my descriptions for each of the important settings in the novel
SC: I can explain the impact of the setting on the main characters and events in the novel.
Working with your partner, you will both create a Coggle, where you will begin to map out all the main places and aspects of setting that make up the novel.
You will add supporting detail, page numbers, quotes and detail about how this setting impacts on the characters and events in the novel.
Be prepared to skim and scan through the book to build up a detailed Coggle.
We will start with Angowrie, where Finn lives, the river mouth, the ocean, Longely, Ray's place.
Each of these places is really important in the novel and Finn knows them well. We will be developing our understanding of how the setting contributes to the survival of Rose, Finn, Willow and Kas.
Wednesday 24 May's Learning.
Today we are going to begin to map out the range of settings in the novel 'The Road to Winter'. The physical landscape, the sea, the river, as well as the flora and fauna and the weather are an essential part of the novel. The interactions between humans and their surroundings add to the power of the story.
LI: We are learning to identify and describe the range of settings in the novel, and explain how they impact on the characters and the events in the novel.
SC: I can identify the different settings and add detail to my descriptions.
SC: I can identify a quote that supports my descriptions for each of the important settings in the novel
SC: I can explain the impact of the setting on the main characters and events in the novel.
Working with your partner, you will both create a Coggle, where you will begin to map out all the main places and aspects of setting that make up the novel.
You will add supporting detail, page numbers, quotes and detail about how this setting impacts on the characters and events in the novel.
Be prepared to skim and scan through the book to build up a detailed Coggle.
We will start with Angowrie, where Finn lives, the river mouth, the ocean, Longely, Ray's place.
Each of these places is really important in the novel and Finn knows them well. We will be developing our understanding of how the setting contributes to the survival of Rose, Finn, Willow and Kas.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Chapter 4: What the Wilders are really like.
Tuesday 16 May
Wednesday 17 May.
P4.
In today's lesson we are going to start off with writing a quick paragraph explaining what made Rose say this, " I did some things I'm not proud of" (P 47)
You will need to re-read and look at the description of the compound, and look at the events that happened on P 55 through to P 56.
This clearly gives the reader an understanding about how dangerous the Wilders really are.
This is about identifying specific detail in the text to support what you are saying.
You will need to use the SEX-Y paragraph structure in your written answer.
This work should be in your Novel Study Folder.
Then we are going to complete the summary notes for Chapter 6 of the novel.
LI: We are learning to develop brief notes using the chapter summary guide.
SC: I can re-read to find detail to add to my notes.
SC: I can contribute my ideas to the class discussions and note taking.
SC: I can identify a significant quote that I can explain in each chapter.
Wednesday 17 May.
P4.
In today's lesson we are going to start off with writing a quick paragraph explaining what made Rose say this, " I did some things I'm not proud of" (P 47)
You will need to re-read and look at the description of the compound, and look at the events that happened on P 55 through to P 56.
This clearly gives the reader an understanding about how dangerous the Wilders really are.
This is about identifying specific detail in the text to support what you are saying.
You will need to use the SEX-Y paragraph structure in your written answer.
This work should be in your Novel Study Folder.
Then we are going to complete the summary notes for Chapter 6 of the novel.
LI: We are learning to develop brief notes using the chapter summary guide.
SC: I can re-read to find detail to add to my notes.
SC: I can contribute my ideas to the class discussions and note taking.
SC: I can identify a significant quote that I can explain in each chapter.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Finishing the Novel
Monday 15 May
Awesome work everyone, and what an exciting finish to 'The Road to Winter'. I am sure we will all be waiting for the sequel to find out what happens to Finn, Kas, and Willow...
Today we are going to begin to complete our chapter summaries, and work to build up a character profile of the main characters in the novel. This work will take most of this week to complete.
We will also begin to explore some of the themes that are easily identifies in this great novel.
LI: We are learning to develop brief notes using the chapter summary guide.
SC: I can re-read to find detail to add to my notes.
SC: I can contribute my ideas to the class discussions and note taking.
SC: I can identify a significant quote that I can explain in each chapter.
Awesome work everyone, and what an exciting finish to 'The Road to Winter'. I am sure we will all be waiting for the sequel to find out what happens to Finn, Kas, and Willow...
Today we are going to begin to complete our chapter summaries, and work to build up a character profile of the main characters in the novel. This work will take most of this week to complete.
We will also begin to explore some of the themes that are easily identifies in this great novel.
LI: We are learning to develop brief notes using the chapter summary guide.
SC: I can re-read to find detail to add to my notes.
SC: I can contribute my ideas to the class discussions and note taking.
SC: I can identify a significant quote that I can explain in each chapter.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Asylum Seekers: A Controversial Issue
Wednesday 10 May
In today's lesson we are going to review and discuss your background research into the asylum seeker issue.
We are then going to look at a BBC article that poses the question about Australian Asylum, and why it is controversial.
You will continue to work with the same partner and the goal is to help each other complete the work, and build up your understanding of this issue which is explored in a different way in the novel 'The Road to Winter'
This work is in hapara, click on the link below to go straight to this work.
Hapara: BBC Article Reading Work and Questions
We are then going to continue reading the novel.
In today's lesson we are going to review and discuss your background research into the asylum seeker issue.
We are then going to look at a BBC article that poses the question about Australian Asylum, and why it is controversial.
You will continue to work with the same partner and the goal is to help each other complete the work, and build up your understanding of this issue which is explored in a different way in the novel 'The Road to Winter'
This work is in hapara, click on the link below to go straight to this work.
Hapara: BBC Article Reading Work and Questions
We are then going to continue reading the novel.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Key Terms: Definitions from Rose's Story. Chapter 3.
Sunday May 7.
Monday 8 May's Lesson
Do Now Activity.
Answer the following questions in a brief paragraph.
They are all focused on Chapter 3, so go back and skim read.
What do Finn and Rose have in common?
How is Rose's attachment to Kas made clear?
How do you know that Beth really thought of Kas and Rose as her girls?
Today we are going to investigate some of the key terms that Rose's story in Chapter raises.
You will have an opportunity to work with your partner to research using the internet what these terms mean, as the novel is set in Australia, we are going to limit our investigation of these issues to Australia.
LI:We are learning to explore and investigate the key issues raised in Rose's story, chapter 3.
SC: I can work with my partner to research and select an appropriate text that we can read and understand.
SC: I can write a brief summary about the key issues.
These are the questions we are going to research to broaden our knowledge about this issue
What is a refugee?
What causes people to become refugees?
What are asylum seekers?
What is a detention center?
What is an off shore camp?
The book is set in Australia, see if you can found out about these issues in this country.
What are they dealing with?
Evaluation from Friday's lesson and partner work.
Monday 8 May's Lesson
Do Now Activity.
Answer the following questions in a brief paragraph.
They are all focused on Chapter 3, so go back and skim read.
What do Finn and Rose have in common?
How is Rose's attachment to Kas made clear?
How do you know that Beth really thought of Kas and Rose as her girls?
Today we are going to investigate some of the key terms that Rose's story in Chapter raises.
You will have an opportunity to work with your partner to research using the internet what these terms mean, as the novel is set in Australia, we are going to limit our investigation of these issues to Australia.
LI:We are learning to explore and investigate the key issues raised in Rose's story, chapter 3.
SC: I can work with my partner to research and select an appropriate text that we can read and understand.
SC: I can write a brief summary about the key issues.
These are the questions we are going to research to broaden our knowledge about this issue
What is a refugee?
What causes people to become refugees?
What are asylum seekers?
What is a detention center?
What is an off shore camp?
The book is set in Australia, see if you can found out about these issues in this country.
What are they dealing with?
Evaluation from Friday's lesson and partner work.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Working on Rose's Story- Chapter Three
Friday 5 May.
Today we are going to be working in the library.
You have two tasks that must be completed before you head to change your books and read.
LI: We are learning to explore and investigate some of the wider issues in Chapter three.
SC: I can use the internet and select a relevant text that gives me specific information about key issues.
SC: I can write a brief summary, that has the main points and some examples.
Today's lesson
Meet at the library.
I have smart shared 2 documents with you they are in your English folder. Both of these tasks need to be completed today in this period.
You will be working with the same partner.
One of the tasks is a language skills task, called Key Language Skills the instructions are at the top of the document.
The second task is the quick quiz on Chapter 3, from 'The Road to Winter' that will need to be completed. Put this into your novel study folder.
The key terms you will then begin to work on are;
What is a refugee?
What causes people to become refugees?
What are asylum seekers?
What is a detention center?
What is an off shore camp?
The book is set in Australia, see if you can found out about these issues in this country.
What are they dealing with?
Today we are going to be working in the library.
You have two tasks that must be completed before you head to change your books and read.
LI: We are learning to explore and investigate some of the wider issues in Chapter three.
SC: I can use the internet and select a relevant text that gives me specific information about key issues.
SC: I can write a brief summary, that has the main points and some examples.
Today's lesson
Meet at the library.
I have smart shared 2 documents with you they are in your English folder. Both of these tasks need to be completed today in this period.
You will be working with the same partner.
One of the tasks is a language skills task, called Key Language Skills the instructions are at the top of the document.
The second task is the quick quiz on Chapter 3, from 'The Road to Winter' that will need to be completed. Put this into your novel study folder.
The key terms you will then begin to work on are;
What is a refugee?
What causes people to become refugees?
What are asylum seekers?
What is a detention center?
What is an off shore camp?
The book is set in Australia, see if you can found out about these issues in this country.
What are they dealing with?
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Term Two. Catch- Up, Goals, and Chapter 3 - The Road to Winter
Sunday 30 April.
Monday 1 May
Welcome, we'll spend some time this morning at the start of P2 catching up, and setting expectations for the learning environment. I'd like you to think about a person who you can work with this term on a series of partner based activities, marking and sharing feedback. We will discuss this further and you will have an introductory activity to work on together.
I have smart shared this document through Hapara with you. You will find it in your English folder.
The document is called Grammar- Parts of speech: basic skills. You and your partner will work together to both complete the task. You will then both work together to complete the quick peer review part.
I'd like to revise the notes that you have all made for Chapter 3 for The Road to Winter. We will also plan and allocate time for those of you who are up to making your 14 quick quiz questions. All good skills in re-reading and looking for specific evidence.
We will then look at some wider areas that this chapter about Roses's background raises which you and your partner will investigate.
Monday 1 May
Welcome, we'll spend some time this morning at the start of P2 catching up, and setting expectations for the learning environment. I'd like you to think about a person who you can work with this term on a series of partner based activities, marking and sharing feedback. We will discuss this further and you will have an introductory activity to work on together.
I have smart shared this document through Hapara with you. You will find it in your English folder.
The document is called Grammar- Parts of speech: basic skills. You and your partner will work together to both complete the task. You will then both work together to complete the quick peer review part.
I'd like to revise the notes that you have all made for Chapter 3 for The Road to Winter. We will also plan and allocate time for those of you who are up to making your 14 quick quiz questions. All good skills in re-reading and looking for specific evidence.
We will then look at some wider areas that this chapter about Roses's background raises which you and your partner will investigate.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Escape from The Wilders Chapter 2. The Road to Winter
Tuesday March 4
On Wednesday 5 March P4, we will be concentrating on responding to questions about Chapter 2 from the novel, 'The Road to Winter' by Mark Smith.
We will also be discussing the language techniques the author uses in this chapter.
We we will also continue with making notes about this chapter, some of you started this work on Monday, so well done for managing your time efficiently. The document to do this on, is in your English folder, in your Novel Study folder.
Remember these notes should be in brief bullet points. Try and select 1 meaningful quote from this chapter. The skill that you are working to develop is to go back and skim read this chapter. It is helpful to include the page number, so you can easily locate the detail you need to answer a question without having to go through lots of pages.
Our questions for today to focus on;
1.How does the author ( Mark Smith) create tension in Chapter 2 as Rose and Finn escape?
Look at and re-read the descriptions of the physical landscape and how a sense of stillness and movement is created.
What language techniques are used by the author?
2. How are Finn's strong observational skills made clear?
( what does the author use to do achieve this?)
LI: We are learning to respond to a question about Chapter 2 using the SEX-Y paragraph structure.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate information about how Rose and Finn escape.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate detail about Finn's observational skills.
SC: I can identify some ways the author creates tension in this chapter.
SC: I can use the SEX-Y structure in my answer.
On Wednesday 5 March P4, we will be concentrating on responding to questions about Chapter 2 from the novel, 'The Road to Winter' by Mark Smith.
We will also be discussing the language techniques the author uses in this chapter.
We we will also continue with making notes about this chapter, some of you started this work on Monday, so well done for managing your time efficiently. The document to do this on, is in your English folder, in your Novel Study folder.
Remember these notes should be in brief bullet points. Try and select 1 meaningful quote from this chapter. The skill that you are working to develop is to go back and skim read this chapter. It is helpful to include the page number, so you can easily locate the detail you need to answer a question without having to go through lots of pages.
Our questions for today to focus on;
1.How does the author ( Mark Smith) create tension in Chapter 2 as Rose and Finn escape?
Look at and re-read the descriptions of the physical landscape and how a sense of stillness and movement is created.
What language techniques are used by the author?
2. How are Finn's strong observational skills made clear?
( what does the author use to do achieve this?)
LI: We are learning to respond to a question about Chapter 2 using the SEX-Y paragraph structure.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate information about how Rose and Finn escape.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate detail about Finn's observational skills.
SC: I can identify some ways the author creates tension in this chapter.
SC: I can use the SEX-Y structure in my answer.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Novel Study: The Road to Winter by Mark Smith
Monday 3 April
Today we are going to continue with responding to some questions from chapter 1 of the novel. We will continue to make notes about each chapter using the document that is in your English folder.
You will have a choice of two questions from chapter 1 to respond to, using the SEX-Y paragraph structure in your answers.
LI: We are learning to respond to a question from Chapter 1 using the SEX-Y paragraph structure.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate specific information for my question
SC: I can use the SEX-Y structure in my written answer.
SC: I can make links to the wider issues that the novel raises in my paragraph.
Lesson Sequence.
General feedback from the marking of your 'Bourke Street' article response work.
Free Writing.
We are considering the complex nature of human behaviour in the face of adversity.
Topic: Please put this piece of writing into your novel study folder.
" What personal attributes and behaviour are most important for survival in a time of crisis."
SEX-Y paragraph choices.
These choices area all centered around the information in Chapter 1 of the novel.
In your novel study folder,make a document called 'Responding to the Novel' and choose one of the questions to develop into a comprehensive paragraph answer using the SEX-Y structure. Make sure you include the question, the relevant chapter and the date, as we will add to this work as we continue to respond to various questions in each chapter.
1. Describe the relationship between Finn and Rowdy
2. Describe how Finn's dad showed an incredible amount of commonsense in helping his family.
Begin making your notes for Chapter 2.
Class reading of the novel.
Today we are going to continue with responding to some questions from chapter 1 of the novel. We will continue to make notes about each chapter using the document that is in your English folder.
You will have a choice of two questions from chapter 1 to respond to, using the SEX-Y paragraph structure in your answers.
LI: We are learning to respond to a question from Chapter 1 using the SEX-Y paragraph structure.
SC: I can go back and actively re-read to locate specific information for my question
SC: I can use the SEX-Y structure in my written answer.
SC: I can make links to the wider issues that the novel raises in my paragraph.
Lesson Sequence.
General feedback from the marking of your 'Bourke Street' article response work.
Free Writing.
We are considering the complex nature of human behaviour in the face of adversity.
Topic: Please put this piece of writing into your novel study folder.
" What personal attributes and behaviour are most important for survival in a time of crisis."
SEX-Y paragraph choices.
These choices area all centered around the information in Chapter 1 of the novel.
In your novel study folder,make a document called 'Responding to the Novel' and choose one of the questions to develop into a comprehensive paragraph answer using the SEX-Y structure. Make sure you include the question, the relevant chapter and the date, as we will add to this work as we continue to respond to various questions in each chapter.
1. Describe the relationship between Finn and Rowdy
2. Describe how Finn's dad showed an incredible amount of commonsense in helping his family.
Begin making your notes for Chapter 2.
Class reading of the novel.
Monday, March 20, 2017
We begin the novel..... 'The Road to Winter' by Mark Smith
Tuesday 21 March
Today we are going to begin the work on our shared novel, 'The Road to Winter' by Mark Smith.
We will issue the books, and record your number for the novel, this will help us keep a track of the new set of class novels and make sure they are kept in good condition.
Before we start the initial work for the novel, we will spend some time going over the Bourke Street hero response work. We will look at the SEX-Y paragraph structure and I will model one of the questions. We will discuss how to approach the humanity question, as this requires some wide independent reading on your part. The remainder of this work will then be completed for homework, and we will negotiate a set date for when it is due in to me.
Remember I am in R11 on Thursday lunchtime if you need further help with your homework task.
LI: We are beginning to read, and discuss the issues raised in our shared novel, ' The Road to Winter'
SC: I can read, discuss my ideas about the front and back of the novel.
SC: I can use the SEX-Y paragraph structure to write thoughtful responses to the questions.
SC: I can use the internet to read around the topic of seeking refuge to help build up my understanding of this concept.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Free writing ( choices on the board)
Bourke Street Hero response work,
Issue Novel and look at first task.
Today we are going to begin the work on our shared novel, 'The Road to Winter' by Mark Smith.
We will issue the books, and record your number for the novel, this will help us keep a track of the new set of class novels and make sure they are kept in good condition.
Before we start the initial work for the novel, we will spend some time going over the Bourke Street hero response work. We will look at the SEX-Y paragraph structure and I will model one of the questions. We will discuss how to approach the humanity question, as this requires some wide independent reading on your part. The remainder of this work will then be completed for homework, and we will negotiate a set date for when it is due in to me.
Remember I am in R11 on Thursday lunchtime if you need further help with your homework task.
LI: We are beginning to read, and discuss the issues raised in our shared novel, ' The Road to Winter'
SC: I can read, discuss my ideas about the front and back of the novel.
SC: I can use the SEX-Y paragraph structure to write thoughtful responses to the questions.
SC: I can use the internet to read around the topic of seeking refuge to help build up my understanding of this concept.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Free writing ( choices on the board)
Bourke Street Hero response work,
Issue Novel and look at first task.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The Bourke Street Hero
Wednesday 15 March
We are continuing to explore through a variety of texts how people react when faced with a significant event. We are working to build up our understanding of the complexity of human nature and the ways people chose to respond.
Today we are going to read, discuss and respond to an article about the tragedy that occurred in Melbourne Australia.
This work has been place into 10NB's Hapara work space.
Click here to go to mystudentdashboard for the work.
This workspace contains the article and the work associated with this piece of text.
Lesson Sequence.
Silent Reading
Free Writing
The Bourke Street Hero
We are continuing to explore through a variety of texts how people react when faced with a significant event. We are working to build up our understanding of the complexity of human nature and the ways people chose to respond.
Today we are going to read, discuss and respond to an article about the tragedy that occurred in Melbourne Australia.
This work has been place into 10NB's Hapara work space.
Click here to go to mystudentdashboard for the work.
This workspace contains the article and the work associated with this piece of text.
Lesson Sequence.
Silent Reading
Free Writing
The Bourke Street Hero
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Freeze, Flight or Fight. What do people do?
Tuesday 7 March
We are continuing to set the scene for our novel study... Still, yet to be revealed.
We are looking at how people react when disaster strikes, and what our reaction is when we are confronted with a major event.
To help us understand how people think, feel and act during times of disaster we are going to look at some film footage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
LI: We are learning about the human reactions of Freeze, Flight or Fight during a disaster.
Your Ideas and thoughts on the padlet. Padlet
SC: I can watch the film footage with respect and identify ways in which people react.
SC: I can contribute my opinions to the class discussions
SC: I can read and respond to questions about the review.
SC: I can offer my ideas to the group about ways to respond and actively participate.
The Real Samoan Hero
We are then going to read the review of the documentary,'When a City Falls' and discuss the connection between the places mentioned and the directors quotes.
Movie Review
Responding your groups choice.
We are continuing to set the scene for our novel study... Still, yet to be revealed.
We are looking at how people react when disaster strikes, and what our reaction is when we are confronted with a major event.
To help us understand how people think, feel and act during times of disaster we are going to look at some film footage of the Christchurch earthquakes.
LI: We are learning about the human reactions of Freeze, Flight or Fight during a disaster.
Your Ideas and thoughts on the padlet. Padlet
SC: I can watch the film footage with respect and identify ways in which people react.
SC: I can contribute my opinions to the class discussions
SC: I can read and respond to questions about the review.
SC: I can offer my ideas to the group about ways to respond and actively participate.
The Real Samoan Hero
We are then going to read the review of the documentary,'When a City Falls' and discuss the connection between the places mentioned and the directors quotes.
Movie Review
Responding your groups choice.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Pandemic and Epidemic
Thursday 2 March
Today we are continuing to build up our knowledge of major epidemics and pandemics to help us prepare for our novel study. We are now going to research what has happened in more modern times, and show our understanding through writing a SEX-Y paragraph.
LI: We are learning to read widely around a topic to build our understanding of key events.
SC: I can select texts that are relevant to my questions.
SC: I can read and identify the main points.
SC: I can make notes to help me in my SEX-Y paragraph writing.
You will need to make a copy of the task sheet and put it into your Novel Study folder.
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Today we are continuing to build up our knowledge of major epidemics and pandemics to help us prepare for our novel study. We are now going to research what has happened in more modern times, and show our understanding through writing a SEX-Y paragraph.
LI: We are learning to read widely around a topic to build our understanding of key events.
SC: I can select texts that are relevant to my questions.
SC: I can read and identify the main points.
SC: I can make notes to help me in my SEX-Y paragraph writing.
You will need to make a copy of the task sheet and put it into your Novel Study folder.
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Sunday, February 26, 2017
The Black Plague
Monday 27/2
We are continuing to build our understanding of the Black Plague and its effect on the communities in Europe. This is to prepare us for our shared novel... Yet to be revealed.
Remember all of this work will go into your novel study folder.
LI: We are learning to understand what life was like in the midst of a deadly virus.
SC: I can actively engage with the text, and re read to locate specific detail.
I can build up my vocabulary knowledge.
I can use the context of the text to identify the correct meaning of the text
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Free Writing: Own choice today
Read the medieval text which is a recount of the effect of this deadly virus.
Click on this link to take you to the text
We are continuing to build our understanding of the Black Plague and its effect on the communities in Europe. This is to prepare us for our shared novel... Yet to be revealed.
Remember all of this work will go into your novel study folder.
LI: We are learning to understand what life was like in the midst of a deadly virus.
SC: I can actively engage with the text, and re read to locate specific detail.
I can build up my vocabulary knowledge.
I can use the context of the text to identify the correct meaning of the text
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Free Writing: Own choice today
Read the medieval text which is a recount of the effect of this deadly virus.
Click on this link to take you to the text
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