Students listen and speak actively with purpose, understanding, critical awareness and effect in a wide range of situations and contexts.

Possible activities: Public speaking activities & games Fundraising events for camp Enquiry letters prior to camp Thank you letters Preparing camp rules Communicating as a team Voicing ideas to a group Drama/concerts Decision making

STRAND 7:  VIEWING

Students view a wide range of visual texts prior to, during and post camp with purpose, understanding and critical awareness.

Possible activities: Excursions and tours Environmental science activities Orienteering & mapping skills Photography & videos

STRAND 8:  READING

Students read a wide range of texts prior to and during the camp with purpose, understanding and critical awareness

Possible activities: Reading instructions and rules Gathering information about the camp site Gathering information from tours (Museums)

STRAND 9:   WRITING

Students write for a range of purposes and in a range of forms using conventions appropriate to audience, purpose and context.

Possible activities: Dairy / journal writing Letters requesting information Thank you letters & cards Reports on activities & tours Creative writing Gathering information from museums & tours Camp booklets & information

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STRAND 4: CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

Students develop an understanding of the culture(s) of the target language

Possible activities: Combined camps involving students from: differing cultural backgrounds Local cultural tours & activities