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Week 1 and 2 14/7-25/7
Week 1 and 2 14/7-25/7
Kia Ora Year 11, this week we will go over what the term looks like (slide 1 below) and then get straight into our assessment. English 1.2 Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions 91926. For the next TWO weeks we are looking at narratives. We will be using narrative examples, pulling them apart in order to learn how to write a successful narrative - if you chose this option for you assessment. Below you will find the assessment doc and a copy of the example stories, the presentation I use in class. You will find your own copies (of anything you need to write on) in your English folder.
Sentence work
Find the FOUR different sentence purposes in this extract? What is their effect? (answers in the presentation above)
The perpetual hum of the city, a low thrumming beneath the ever-present smog, was the only lullaby the citizens knew, and its monotonous rhythm echoed the dull ache in their bones. Grey, utilitarian towers, their facades scarred by acid rain, pierced the bruised sky, while below, the populace shuffled through the grimy streets, their faces etched with a weariness that transcended mere fatigue. Could this truly be all there was? Resist the System! The air, thick with recycled dust, choked their lungs! A shadow stirred. A whisper. Then, silence.
Types of sentences - look at the definitions below - use this with your own sentence work (in your google drive)
Sentences- student work- see a copy FYI here- your copy is in your google drive
Week 3 and 4 29/7-8/8
Week 3 and 4 29/7-8/8
Kia ora Year 11, for the next two weeks (ish), we will be looking into non-fiction writing. Starting with structure and language features, and then evaluating the usefulness of this type of writing. We are then going to look at possible topic choices for your assessment, research tips- slide from slide 36
Below you will find examples of the non fiction texts we have used in class. They have the structure, language features and other features explained after the text.
Writing practice and research deep dive- this is a FYI doc- you have a copy in your english folder
Week 5 11/8-15/8
Week 5 11/8-15/8
Kia Ora Year 11, this week is our last week to prepare for the assessment- we will look at Writing a response to text. You will also decide on what you are gong to write about for the assessment and complete your Statement of Intent
writing-a-response-or-reaction-paper.pdf
Examples and anlysis - Response to text
Week 6-7 18-8/29-8 THE ASSESSMENT
Week 6-7 18-8/29-8 THE ASSESSMENT
Kia ora Year 11, for the next two weeks, you're sitting the open-book writing exam. It will be an open exam, meaning that you can access our website, research etc. BUT you don't want to spend your writing time doing this- be prepared, organise your research before the lessons- exam conditions apply. You access the assessment on the workspace.
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