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English, Years 11–13

Phase 5 of Te Mātaiaho. Senior secondary content, rolling out from Year 11.

Years 11–13 lesson and unit ideas

  • Unit

    Studied novel: The Whale Rider

    Track Kahu's journey, themes and key quotes in Witi Ihimaera's novel, and plan timed essay responses.

  • Lesson

    Unfamiliar text practice

    Annotate an unseen poem or extract under time, then write a response on how language features create meaning.

  • Unit

    Personal essay portfolio

    Draft, conference and redraft a personal essay that develops one idea with deliberate stylistic choices.

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