Orally present your poem to the class in a storytelling session. Students will need to understand the legendary account as the foundation for the actual story. Personal Reading Use the Reading Techniques sheet to create a web of events . The web of events will allow students to record their impressions from reading in visual or written form. Select a range of material to read for personal enjoyment and create responses.
Students can record impressions of their reading in visual and written form.
Static Image Design a 3D model of a Wharenui that represents characters, character relationships, deeds and central ideas of The Whalerider for a multi media presentation. Static image can be presented in sketched form or in 3D form using a range of technologies and production techniques. Poetic Writing Write poetic pieces that complement the main ideas contained in the wharenui model in a writing workshop. The pieces will include a range of genre of which two pieces will be crafted to publication stage. Students should have opportunities to produce a range of pieces using a range of techniques and style.