Year 10 English

Welcome!

Heading: Introductions

Aim: To listen carefully and speak clearly and confidently

Organisation! Red exercise book set up – Title page – personality collage to stick in Make pocket at the back Use blue pen, keep it neat and date your

work. You choose what system you use for your

class notes – growly notes Make sure you keep organised and follow

the systems!

Introductions Aim: To listen carefully and speak clearly and confidently

Instructions: Interview your neighbour.Find out the following

1. What are three things he enjoyed about the summer holidays (N’thing is not an answer!)

2. What’s the last book they read (I don’t read is not an answer)

3. What are 2 things he is looking forward to this year

Presentations: Remember clarity, variety, confidence in presenting

Introductions – the course itself

AutobiographiesAim to write using a variety of sentence structures and

vocabulary to create a lively voice

Task: Write a letter to yourself, which you will open at the end of the year, reminding yourself about what your goals are.

Ask yourself; how did you do in the exams? Was it what you expected? What were your strengths and weaknesses last year? How will you improve your performance in the exams this year?

Shared planning – what sorts of things would you include? Class mind-map

Shared introductions

Individual writing

Best line feedback

Autobiographical Collages Aim: To use visual symbolism to represent aspects

of your personality

Discussion – what is personality?

Teacher modelling – my personality collage

Drafting time

Homework Requirements

Mrs Thomsen’s Personality Collage33 yr old Dunedinite, married to Chris, sons called Matai and Luca, cat called LloydLoves to read, cook, play with son and nieces, hang out with my extended familyLaughsCreativeNot logically minded but loves a challengeInquisitiveOrganisedLoves routineDislikes rude, thoughtless people and being disorganised!Writes easilyMorning person

Reading Comprehension Aim – to read carefully and support answers

with evidence from the text

Poem: “Bred in South Auckland” by Glen Colquhoun and discussion

Comprehension questions – full sentence answers, support your thoughts with short quotations

Do you get it? Write another stanza, using the same structure

Option starter:

Bred in South Auckland – Glenn Colquhounpreviously published in The Art of Walking Upright (Steele Roberts, 1999)

I drive a car that is falling apart.There is a bog in the body.There is rust in the doors.Occasionally it does not have a warrant.Sometimes I sleep in large rooms full of people.I eat too much fried bread.I am late to meetings.I go to housie.My nose is flat.I say Raw-tore-loo-uh.

Some people think I am a bloody maori,

I have been to university.I have a student loan.I photocopy my tax returns.Most mornings I read the newspaper.I make lists of things I have to do and like to cross them off.I cut apples into quarters before I eat them,Then I cut the pips out.I put my name on things.I listen to talkback radio.I use EFTPOS.

Some people think I am a typical pakeha.

Last week I drove into a red light,I did not slow down at a compulsory stop,I changed lanes on the motorway and did not use my indicator.When I was a boy I went to see Enter the Dragon,I took one lesson in kung fu.My parents made me do my homework.My brother gave me chinese burns.I like beef and pork flavoured two minute noodles.I light incense when the house smells.Once I dug a garden. Some people think I am a blasted asian.

When I was a boy I learned to swear in Samoan.I went to school in Mangere.I played rugby in bare feet,Sometimes I shop at the Otara markets.My family come from overseas.I used to work in a factory.Once I helped cook an umu.When it is summer I wear a lavalava.I drink pineapple juice.I like to eat corned beef. Some people think I must be a flaming coconut. I think I am the luckiest mongrel I know.

Reading Comprehension

Aim – to read carefully and support answers with evidence from the text

Poem: Bred in South Auckland and discussion

Comprehension questions – full sentence answers, support your thoughts with short quotations

Do you get it? Have a go - write your own version!

Reading Comprehension1. What is this poem about?2. What are the four cultures talked about?3. Which does the author belong to?4. What derogatory words are used, explain them and

say why they are used. 5. In what style(s) is it written? Why is this interesting?6. Why does he call himself “the luckiest mongrel I

know?”7. How does it relate to (a) you (b) every kiwi?8. What do you think about this poem?9. How does Colquhoun use humour? Does it appeal to

you?10. How accessible is this poem?

Understanding Style and Form

Goal: To be able to show anunderstanding of an author’s style and form through imitation

‘Bred in South Auckland’ question recap:G/W: What do you notice about the way this poem is

structured? List all the patterns you observe.

Your turn: Write 2 – 5 more stanzas, using the same structure

I used to wear a scarf over my hair for workI had hooped earringsI often wore skirts and smokey black eyelinerI laugh loudly and talk too fastSome people called me a gypo

Discussion - DissectionPoetry - discussion Write down the words/ phrases you don't understand and what ideas they are referring to;"Some people think I am a bloody Maori“

Bog - patched a hole with adhesive productCar warrant - not enough $$$Sleep in rooms full of people – wharenui sleeping on the maraeFried bread - rarwinaHousie - bingoFlat nose - Maori appearance ( not necessarily!)Rawtoreloouh – Rotorua – pronunciation

"Some people think that I am a typical Pakeha“

University - educationStudent loan - at uni - debtTax returns - financially savvy Write lists - organisedEftpos - $ in bank account

"Some people think I am a blasted Asian“

Red light - bad driverNot using indicator - bad driverKung fu - martial artsHomework - tiger mumChinese burns - Chinese tortureNoodles - classic asian foodIncense - SpiritualGarden - market garden

"Some people think I am a flaming coconut“

Mangere - Rugby in bare feet - Otara markets - Overseas - Factory worker - Umu - Lavalava - Corned beef - Flaming coconut -

Have a Go! - My Cultures1. What cultures do you identify with? (You will need at least 2!)2. What are the stereotypical connotations/ attributes of those cultures? (positive or

negative)3. How can you phrase these ideas in a casual sentence?(See below for my e.g.)

Mrs Thomsen Kiwi English Scottish Irish

Land of milk and honey

Drinks tea Will have dram Loves Guiness

Fresh air Likes fine China Wore a kilt to school

Tells stories

Some Te Reo Ruled by the Queen

Sings Scottish songs

Catholic sympathies

Now turn these ideas into short connected sentences in a stanza about that culture.  Bred in DunedinI live in the land of the long white cloudI have honey in my cupboard and milk in my fridgeI can sing waiata, do poi and participate in a powhiriI love the All Blacks and eat sausage rolls while watching the game Some people say I am a laid back Kiwi

  

Teenage Culture - StereotypesThink of all the stereotypical groups you could belong to . .

Emo, nerd, sports jock . . .

Write a sixth stanza that covers this – remembering to include humour and irony

Personal Reading Analysis As a class we are going to complete a reading analysis together.

Reading Analysis

Title: Bred in South Auckland Author: Glenn ColquhounText Type: Poem

Summary: (2-3 sentences very brief)This poem is about . . .

Log:This poem evoked . . . This gives the reader . . .

Attitudes to EnglishAim: To reflect on your skills in English and barriers to

achievement

Discussion: What might barriers to learning mean?

Complete student profiles – best handwriting, best ideas!

Attitude to reading

Create a list of your top 5 all time booksFor each one, write a detailed explanation of what it was that you liked about it

Feedback

SEXY PlansStatement – Restate the Q

Explanation – Explain the Q

eXample –3-4 ideas that use evidence to back up your ideas

You Add – Tie it all together and try to make an overall statement to finish.