English
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English Term 1.
•Watched the movie “Hunt For The Wilderpeople”
•Electric lit essay, 1000 words had to write the meaning about belonging and wellbeing around the themes used in the story.
•A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
English - Term 2
•Watched the movie “Othello” also known as O
•We had a written exam and the end of the term about the themes used in the film and which character portrayed each role.
•Moving the classic tale of Othello onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story focuses on a young black man named Odin who is convinced by a conniving best friend, Hugo that his girlfriend is cheating on him.
English - Term 3
• Read the novel The White Girl during the term.
• Completed an in-class written exam that focused on the book’s themes, characters, and key messages.
• The story follows Odette Brown, an Aboriginal grandmother fighting to protect her granddaughter Sissy from a discriminatory legal system, highlighting themes of racism, resilience, and the impact of government control on Indigenous families.
English - Term 4
Prepared and delivered a 5–8 minute persuasive speech.
• Completed planning and drafting activities in class to develop clear arguments, evidence, and persuasive techniques.
• The speech focused on how social media affects our mental health, exploring issues such as addiction, comparison, loss of focus, and the impact constant online pressure has on young people.
