James K. Baxter - tribal prophet
Teacher Margaret Derbyshire
| Year
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NCEA Level
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Duration
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| 13
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3
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4 weeks
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| Achievement Standard Being Assessed
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Achievement Criteria
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| AS90721 (English 3.2): Respond critically to written text(s) studied
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- Develop a critical response to written text(s), using supporting evidence.
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| Processes
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| Exploring Language
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Use appropriate terminology to describe, discuss, analyse and evaluate the way language features, structures and conventions of Baxter's poetry suit the topic, purpose and audience and apply these understandings.
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| Thinking Critically
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Interpret and evaluate a variety of Baxter's poems, discussing their literary and language qualities and relating them to personal, social, cultural, political and historical contexts.
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| Supporting Achievement Objective
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Learning Outcomes
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| Expressive Writing
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Reflect on, interpret and explore a range of Baxter's poems, expressing complex thoughts in a personal voice.
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| Interpersonal Speaking and Listening
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Present a brief seminar on one of their chosen poems, encouraging responses/questions from class members.
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| Personal Reading
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Read around the topic using resources provided, and finding own.
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| Close Reading
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Analyse, interpret and respond to language, meaning and ideas in a variety of Baxter's poems, evaluating their literary qualities and effects in relation to purpose and audience.
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Teaching and learning activities
Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available:
Learning task 1
Learning task 2
Learning task 3
Assessment
Sample external assessment activity for AS 90721 (English 3.2)
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See also these essay topics:
- Discuss the value of linking the life of a poet you have studied with the poems written by that poet.
- Discuss the effect of imagery in any two poems you have studied.
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Resources
Electronic
Print
- (1995) Journal of NZ Literature No 13. Dept of English @ Otago University
- Weir, J.E. (1982) Selected Poems. Oxford Uni Press Auckland
- Oliver, W.H. (1983) James K. Baxter: A Portrait
- Laytham, Laytham & Worley. (1997) Form 7 Revision English. ESA Publications
- Parr, Christopher. (1983) Introducing J.K. Baxter. Longman Paul
Other
- Video: Road to Jerusalem (1997) Roadshow Entertainment, Auckland
- CD: Baxter CD 2000 National Radio Music Publications
Follow up
Ongoing revision/reference about language use and its effect in whatever literature is studied - reinforcing many aspects taught within this poetry unit.
