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2026 Year Plans (3).pdfThis year in Year 9 English, we are exploring the theme of The Importance of Identity. This is particularly apt as students navigate the transition from primary to secondary school.
We will explore a range of contexts and text types such as Joseph Campbell's Hero Cycle, through to short films, a novel, poetry, and creative prose.
Term 1, Week 4
Learning Intention:
to understand the first three stages of the hero cycle.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I can explain what status quo is and how it links to the hero cycle.
I am successful what the call to adventure is and give my own example.
I am successful when I can explain what the assistance stage is and give my own example.
Term 1, Week 3
Learning Intention:
to understand the origins and sequence of Joseph Campbell's Hero Cycle.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I can name at least four stages of the hero cycle.
I am successful when I can assign each stage to a moment from Moana.
I am successful when I can use a text or person of my choice to show the stages of the hero cycle.
Term 1, Week 2
Learning Intention:
to understand the requirements of a narrative story.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I can explain the structure of a narrative.
I am successful when I can identify 4-5 different types of punctuation with the aim of using those in my own writing.
I am successful when I can plan and draft a narrative piece of writing.
Lesson 1, 2, 3, and 4 - AsTTle prep
Term 1, Week 1
Learning Intention:
to build a relationship with my teacher and peers, to understand the year plan, and to understand our shared expectations.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I have an understanding of the year plan.
I am successful when I have done some writing in my journal.
I am successful when I have shared my thoughts on the theme of identity.
Welcome to Year 9 English. This week is all about getting to know each other, to go over the year plan, expectations, and to delve into some reading and writing grounded in our shared theme of the power of hope.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Year 9 English
Lesson 2, 3, and 4 - AsTTle prep
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