Tuesday 31/5/16
9MD
P3
Awesome work today team! There are some very good examples of creating a visual text to show the main issues facing Faith. Well done!
Today we are going to continue to work on our SEXY paragraph work from the story Oakley Creek. We will focus on completing the work and looking at the exemplars and evaluating our own work against these to identify our next steps for learning and ways to improve our own written paragraphs.
Lesson Sequence.
Silent Reading
Livewire Learning Sentence Structure.
Click here for the link to livewire learning
The we are going back to the Hapara workspace to continue to work on our SEXY paragraphs.
Remember you have already made a great start on this work, so we will now look at the exemplars to see how you can improve your own work.
Click here for the link to your Hapara workspace that will take you to your paragraph writing.
We are going to finish the lesson on a brief exercise that asks you to comment on what went well today. What has helped you write your SEXY paragraphs. We are going to record our ideas on the Padlet.
Click here for the link to the Padlet; What Went Well?
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
Monday 30/5/16
9MD
P5
Welcome everyone to Week 5. The term is racing by. There was some very good work in the first part of your paragraph work last week. Today we are going to explore the main issues facing Faith From Oakley Creek through a visual text. This will help you to understand these complicated issues that she is facing as a consequence of her decision to go to Oakley Creek with Destiny. This activity will help you to complete the last section of your paragraphs.
Tomorrow we will complete our paragraphs and evaluate them using the exemplars.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Click here for the link to Hapara for your learning task today
9MD
P5
Welcome everyone to Week 5. The term is racing by. There was some very good work in the first part of your paragraph work last week. Today we are going to explore the main issues facing Faith From Oakley Creek through a visual text. This will help you to understand these complicated issues that she is facing as a consequence of her decision to go to Oakley Creek with Destiny. This activity will help you to complete the last section of your paragraphs.
Tomorrow we will complete our paragraphs and evaluate them using the exemplars.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Click here for the link to Hapara for your learning task today
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Friday 27/5/16
P2
9MD
Well done everybody, good work on starting your character response question. Today we are going to continue this writing process and aim to have a draft paragraph ready for next week. We will then look at the exemplars and evaluate your own writing against them. There will be an opportunity to edit and proofread your work. This is part of the crafting part of the writing process and is important as it will help you to produce a strong paragraph.
You will continue working on the document that you started yesterday.
Remember to use your planning document , and go back and re -read sections of the text to help you with your spelling and punctuation.
Lesson sequence
Livewire: Sentence Structure
Click here for the link to Livewire
Then we will get back into our paragraph writing work. Aiming to have the draft completed this period.
P2
9MD
Well done everybody, good work on starting your character response question. Today we are going to continue this writing process and aim to have a draft paragraph ready for next week. We will then look at the exemplars and evaluate your own writing against them. There will be an opportunity to edit and proofread your work. This is part of the crafting part of the writing process and is important as it will help you to produce a strong paragraph.
You will continue working on the document that you started yesterday.
Remember to use your planning document , and go back and re -read sections of the text to help you with your spelling and punctuation.
Lesson sequence
Livewire: Sentence Structure
Click here for the link to Livewire
Then we will get back into our paragraph writing work. Aiming to have the draft completed this period.
Thursday 26/5/16
P1
9MD
There was some very good planning work around your response to text character question happening yesterday in class. This is a very important part of being able to write a good SEXY paragraph answer.
Using specific evidence also strengthens your answer.
Remember to use your planning document, and go back re -read sections of the text to help you with spelling and punctuation.
Today we are going to continue with our work from" Oakley Creek" responding to the question, about how the main character was feeling and why,
Some of you may be working on our extended short story " Flowers for Algernon" where your question is centered around what is happening to Charlie.
Both texts and responses require you to use the same strategies.
We are going to get straight into our paragraph writing task today, and then finish of with a reflection and the learning goals for tomorrow. This will be around looking at the exemplars and editing and crafting our work.
Click here for the link to Hapara and today's work
I would like to finish off the period with listening and reading " Flowers for Algernon"
Click here for the link to the story to read.
P1
9MD
There was some very good planning work around your response to text character question happening yesterday in class. This is a very important part of being able to write a good SEXY paragraph answer.
Using specific evidence also strengthens your answer.
Remember to use your planning document, and go back re -read sections of the text to help you with spelling and punctuation.
Today we are going to continue with our work from" Oakley Creek" responding to the question, about how the main character was feeling and why,
Some of you may be working on our extended short story " Flowers for Algernon" where your question is centered around what is happening to Charlie.
Both texts and responses require you to use the same strategies.
We are going to get straight into our paragraph writing task today, and then finish of with a reflection and the learning goals for tomorrow. This will be around looking at the exemplars and editing and crafting our work.
Click here for the link to Hapara and today's work
I would like to finish off the period with listening and reading " Flowers for Algernon"
Click here for the link to the story to read.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tuesday 24/3/16
Tuesday 24/3/16
9MD
P3
Today we are continuing to develop our skills in analyzing a short story using the SCASI model. We will be using this model to analyse the first part of " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.
Lesson Sequence.
Livewire Learning.
We are still working on sentence structure and today we will continue to look at simple, complex and compound sentences.
Click here for Livewire link
SCASI Work for " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.
LI: We are continuing to develop our skills in using the SCASI model to analyse a text.
SC: I can work collaboratively in my group to;
We will continue to listen and read the story. " Flowers For Algernon"
Click for the link to the written text
Remember you SEXY Paragraph about "Oakley Creek" by Kate Price is due in today.
9MD
P3
Today we are continuing to develop our skills in analyzing a short story using the SCASI model. We will be using this model to analyse the first part of " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.
Lesson Sequence.
Livewire Learning.
We are still working on sentence structure and today we will continue to look at simple, complex and compound sentences.
Click here for Livewire link
SCASI Work for " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.
LI: We are continuing to develop our skills in using the SCASI model to analyse a text.
SC: I can work collaboratively in my group to;
- Re -read the story to identify and describe the setting, characters, Action, Style and Idea/Theme
- Use supporting evidence/ specific details/quotes to add to my notes
Click for the link to Hapara
This will give you the link to the shared document you are going to work on with your group, as well as the link to the written text for the story. The audio link for the story is here.
Link to the audio version of the story
This will give you the link to the shared document you are going to work on with your group, as well as the link to the written text for the story. The audio link for the story is here.
Link to the audio version of the story
Click for the link to the written text
Remember you SEXY Paragraph about "Oakley Creek" by Kate Price is due in today.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday 19/5/16
9MD
P1
Class Reading Task.
"Oakley Creek" by Kate Paris.
Today we are going to learn how to use SCASI to help us identify and describe the elements of a short story.
We are going to read the story, "Oakley Creek" by Kate Paris, when we have read it we will discuss these elements in the story and work together to complete the SCASI table with supporting detail.
Setting - The setting tells when and where and about the social climate
Characters - The characters are the people in the story.
Action - The action tells what happens in the story.
Style - The style is the skill of the writer, and the way they have written the story.
Idea - The idea/theme is the meaning of the story. It is something for us to think about.
Click here for the link to our Hapara Workspace
We will continue to listen and read the short story," Flowers for Algernon"By Daniel Keyes.
Click here for the link to the text of the story.
9MD
P1
Class Reading Task.
"Oakley Creek" by Kate Paris.
Today we are going to learn how to use SCASI to help us identify and describe the elements of a short story.
We are going to read the story, "Oakley Creek" by Kate Paris, when we have read it we will discuss these elements in the story and work together to complete the SCASI table with supporting detail.
Setting - The setting tells when and where and about the social climate
Characters - The characters are the people in the story.
Action - The action tells what happens in the story.
Style - The style is the skill of the writer, and the way they have written the story.
Idea - The idea/theme is the meaning of the story. It is something for us to think about.
Click here for the link to our Hapara Workspace
We will continue to listen and read the short story," Flowers for Algernon"By Daniel Keyes.
Click here for the link to the text of the story.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday 18/5/16
9MD
P2
Well done everyone for getting over 80 points. Awesome work team! We will have to discuss the reward for the improved focus on your learning tasks.
I enjoyed reading your thoughtful contributions to the padlet about Assessment.I think I can understand how you feel and I have certainly had very similar experiences. We are all learners.
Lesson Sequence.
Silent Reading
Livewire Learning: We are still working on sentence structure and today we will be looking at simple, complex and compound sentences.
Click here to go to Livewire Learning
LI:
We will continue to listen to and read extended short story, " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
SC: I can listen and follow the written text.
SC: I can begin to think about the issues facing the main character.
Click here to go to written text
9MD
P2
Well done everyone for getting over 80 points. Awesome work team! We will have to discuss the reward for the improved focus on your learning tasks.
I enjoyed reading your thoughtful contributions to the padlet about Assessment.I think I can understand how you feel and I have certainly had very similar experiences. We are all learners.
Lesson Sequence.
Silent Reading
Livewire Learning: We are still working on sentence structure and today we will be looking at simple, complex and compound sentences.
Click here to go to Livewire Learning
LI:
We will continue to listen to and read extended short story, " Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
SC: I can listen and follow the written text.
SC: I can begin to think about the issues facing the main character.
Click here to go to written text
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday 17/5/16
9MD
P3
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
LI: We are going to begin our extended short story study.
SC: I can contribute my thoughtful ideas about the issue of assessment to the class Padlet using my own name.
SC: I can access the links, to the text on screen and to the audio version
SC: I can listen and follow the written text.
SC: I can think about what I first noticed about this character, and what this information tells me about him.
Today we are going to begin our work on the the short story unit. We are going to study an extended short story called' Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes.
To get us ready to start think about the story and the issues that it raises. I would like you to add your thoughts to the class Padlet
Click here to get to the Padlet
This story is about a grown man who experiences a range of tests. We will find out more about this character and how he feels about all the assessments he is asked to do. Yesterday we looked at a short film about empathy which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. You will read this story on your screen and listen at the same time to the audio version of it.
Click here for the link to the text
You will need to have the following link open as well, this is the audio version of the story to listen to as you read.
Click here for the audio link to the story
9MD
P3
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
LI: We are going to begin our extended short story study.
SC: I can contribute my thoughtful ideas about the issue of assessment to the class Padlet using my own name.
SC: I can access the links, to the text on screen and to the audio version
SC: I can listen and follow the written text.
SC: I can think about what I first noticed about this character, and what this information tells me about him.
Today we are going to begin our work on the the short story unit. We are going to study an extended short story called' Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes.
To get us ready to start think about the story and the issues that it raises. I would like you to add your thoughts to the class Padlet
Click here to get to the Padlet
This story is about a grown man who experiences a range of tests. We will find out more about this character and how he feels about all the assessments he is asked to do. Yesterday we looked at a short film about empathy which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. You will read this story on your screen and listen at the same time to the audio version of it.
Click here for the link to the text
You will need to have the following link open as well, this is the audio version of the story to listen to as you read.
Click here for the audio link to the story
Monday, May 16, 2016
Monday 16/5/16
P5
9MD
Thanks everyone for your great work last week and keeping up the positive focus on your learning. I have been in and made some comments on your SEXY paragraph work in response to the question about Josefa and the Vu. Great progress and there will be more opportunities for you to continue to develop these skills.
Today we are going to look at a short film that explores the theme of how we develop empathy towards others. Empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. This work will be in preparation to our short story unit that explores the issue of fitting in, and what is considered to be normal in society.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Well Dones given out from last week.
Watch short film:' Under the Skin'
Click here for the link to the film 'Under The Skin'
Contribute your ideas to the Padlet
Link Click here for the link to the Padlet
The last part of the lesson I'd like us to finish listening to Josefa and the VU
Click here for the link to Josefa and the Vu
P5
9MD
Thanks everyone for your great work last week and keeping up the positive focus on your learning. I have been in and made some comments on your SEXY paragraph work in response to the question about Josefa and the Vu. Great progress and there will be more opportunities for you to continue to develop these skills.
Today we are going to look at a short film that explores the theme of how we develop empathy towards others. Empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. This work will be in preparation to our short story unit that explores the issue of fitting in, and what is considered to be normal in society.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Well Dones given out from last week.
Watch short film:' Under the Skin'
Click here for the link to the film 'Under The Skin'
Contribute your ideas to the Padlet
Link Click here for the link to the Padlet
The last part of the lesson I'd like us to finish listening to Josefa and the VU
Click here for the link to Josefa and the Vu
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Thursday 12/5/16
P1
9MD
Today we are going to work to respond to some questions about the story Josefa and the VU using the SEXY paragraph structure. You can find the task sheet in your student dashboard. Access this through the link I sent you yesterday.
As I was unable to use Hapara this morning, I have some copies of a note taking sheet to help guide you to gather the information you will need to write your SEXY paragraph.
You will need to listen again to the part of the story indicated on your task sheet.
LI: We are working to gather information to write a SEXY paragraph in response to a question from Josefa and the VU.
SC: I can use the note taking sheet to guide me to gather the information about the question that I can use to write a SEXY paragraph.
SC: I have made specific notes about supporting details and I have been able to identify a quote to support my work.
SC: I can make a link from this story/issue to a wider context and reflect about this.
P1
9MD
Today we are going to work to respond to some questions about the story Josefa and the VU using the SEXY paragraph structure. You can find the task sheet in your student dashboard. Access this through the link I sent you yesterday.
As I was unable to use Hapara this morning, I have some copies of a note taking sheet to help guide you to gather the information you will need to write your SEXY paragraph.
You will need to listen again to the part of the story indicated on your task sheet.
LI: We are working to gather information to write a SEXY paragraph in response to a question from Josefa and the VU.
SC: I can use the note taking sheet to guide me to gather the information about the question that I can use to write a SEXY paragraph.
SC: I have made specific notes about supporting details and I have been able to identify a quote to support my work.
SC: I can make a link from this story/issue to a wider context and reflect about this.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Wednesday 11/5/16
9 MD
P2.
Today we are continuing to develop our skills in writing paragraphs using the SEXY paragraph structure. We are going to be thinking about some of the serious main issues that are raised in the story. These include the issues around bullying, cultural differences, and power and money with the Bucksworth family. We are discussing and writing about our ideas about these important issues and how they can effect people.
Link to clip about Theme
I am pleased with the way the class is working on staying focused on their learning and contributing to an environment that supports good learning. Awesome!
Link to Hapara Workspace here
Bringing headphones to school might be a sensible suggestion as you will need to listen again to the parts of the story that your question applies to.
Link to Josefa and the Vu
9 MD
P2.
Today we are continuing to develop our skills in writing paragraphs using the SEXY paragraph structure. We are going to be thinking about some of the serious main issues that are raised in the story. These include the issues around bullying, cultural differences, and power and money with the Bucksworth family. We are discussing and writing about our ideas about these important issues and how they can effect people.
Link to clip about Theme
I am pleased with the way the class is working on staying focused on their learning and contributing to an environment that supports good learning. Awesome!
Link to Hapara Workspace here
Bringing headphones to school might be a sensible suggestion as you will need to listen again to the parts of the story that your question applies to.
Link to Josefa and the Vu
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Monday 9/5/16
9MD
P 5.
Today we are going to work together, or ( by yourself if you so choose) to brainstorm ideas and explore ways for creating and writing an effective character description. You are going to try and build into your character description some specific language techniques that we have been discussing and reading about from the examples in class. This could include techniques such as, a simile, the use of dialogue, slang, or descriptive phrases.
Link to the task in Hapara
When you have completed this task I would like you to continue to listen to Josefa and the Vue
Click here to continue to listen to Josefa and the Vu
REMINDER
Your set, individual homework task is due in on Wednesday 11/5 P2
This work is in your Hapara workspace, when you have finished click submit.
9MD
P 5.
Today we are going to work together, or ( by yourself if you so choose) to brainstorm ideas and explore ways for creating and writing an effective character description. You are going to try and build into your character description some specific language techniques that we have been discussing and reading about from the examples in class. This could include techniques such as, a simile, the use of dialogue, slang, or descriptive phrases.
Link to the task in Hapara
When you have completed this task I would like you to continue to listen to Josefa and the Vue
Click here to continue to listen to Josefa and the Vu
REMINDER
Your set, individual homework task is due in on Wednesday 11/5 P2
This work is in your Hapara workspace, when you have finished click submit.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Friday 6/5/16
9MD
P2 English
Well done everyone for your contributions this week, and working to have the focus on your learning. There is some great work happening in paragraph writing. We will continue to work to improve our skills in this area.
Today we are going to be looking and thinking about characterization, this is the way an author develops a character in a written text.
We will be reading some examples together in pairs, and we will be discussing and writing about what we noticed about the descriptions.
This work will be shared with you in your Hapara work space.
Click here to link to workspace
LI: We are learning about what makes an effective character description.
SC: I can read the examples, identify and discuss with my partner the ways in which the author has created an effective description.
SC: I can write a brief character description together with my partner.
In individual task for home work is to develop an effective character description of some one you know well. This task will also be in your Hapara work space.
Finish Listening to Josefa and the VU as a class together.
9MD
P2 English
Well done everyone for your contributions this week, and working to have the focus on your learning. There is some great work happening in paragraph writing. We will continue to work to improve our skills in this area.
Today we are going to be looking and thinking about characterization, this is the way an author develops a character in a written text.
We will be reading some examples together in pairs, and we will be discussing and writing about what we noticed about the descriptions.
This work will be shared with you in your Hapara work space.
Click here to link to workspace
LI: We are learning about what makes an effective character description.
SC: I can read the examples, identify and discuss with my partner the ways in which the author has created an effective description.
SC: I can write a brief character description together with my partner.
In individual task for home work is to develop an effective character description of some one you know well. This task will also be in your Hapara work space.
Finish Listening to Josefa and the VU as a class together.
Thursday 5/5/16
9MD P 1 English
Great work on the padlet, showing some good understanding of the issues Joesfa was facing.
Today we are going to be going over the SEXY paragraph structure in your work from yesterday and I am looking forward to people sharing their work.
We are still focusing on what makes an effective character description, and the structure of the SEXY paragraph in your written answers.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Livewire
SC: I used the SEXY paragraph structure in my written answer.
I have a statement, and explanation with examples ( supporting evidence)
I have considered whY these factors are important in the challenges Joesfa faces.
Listen to the Story.
Joesfa and the Vu Part Two, Family Relationships and more conflict.Joesfa and the Vu
9MD P 1 English
Great work on the padlet, showing some good understanding of the issues Joesfa was facing.
Today we are going to be going over the SEXY paragraph structure in your work from yesterday and I am looking forward to people sharing their work.
We are still focusing on what makes an effective character description, and the structure of the SEXY paragraph in your written answers.
Lesson Sequence
Silent Reading
Livewire
SC: I used the SEXY paragraph structure in my written answer.
I have a statement, and explanation with examples ( supporting evidence)
I have considered whY these factors are important in the challenges Joesfa faces.
Listen to the Story.
Joesfa and the Vu Part Two, Family Relationships and more conflict.Joesfa and the Vu
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Characterisation
Wednesday 4/5/16 P2
9MD English
Wednesday 4/5/16
P2
Use the SEXY paragraph rules to write a paragraph about what Joesfa looks like and what he is scared of and why is school difficult for him.
Joesfa and the Vu Part One.
9MD English
Wednesday 4/5/16
P2
How We Learn about a Character
In the first part of the story, we learn about the many challenges that Joesfa faces at school. What kinds of issues is he facing? What makes it challenging for him? How does Joesfa react? What kinds of things do we learn about his character?
Share your ideas on this padlet. ( click on the link to take you to the padlet)
Learning objective: to express our ideas about a character effectively
Success criteria:
1. I can identify a character and describe him or her using detail and evidence from the story.
2. I can describe how the actions of another character can teach us about our main character
3. I can explain why Josefa was worried about being late to school.Use the SEXY paragraph rules to write a paragraph about what Joesfa looks like and what he is scared of and why is school difficult for him.
Joesfa and the Vu Part One.
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