MYP English Language and Literature - Grade 7
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Instructor: Sonja Pasic spasic@isb.rs
Summary:
Welcome to a new school year! We anticipate a challenging year of investigating, examining, exploring, sharing, and learning. Together, we will work towards achieving everyone’s personal best.
A key element of the English language and literature program is the appreciation of how language is fundamental to learning, thinking and communicating, and as such it permeates the whole curriculum. Reading, analytical and writing skills will be developed through a close study of literary and media texts and your own wide reading.
Units and topics:
Unit 1 – Reality in a Nutshell
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Unit 2 – Where Do I Belong?
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Unit 3 – Persuade Me
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Unit 4 – We Are All Wonders! - TBD
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On-going Outside Reading
Each quarter the students are required to read at least one novel. Near the end of each quarter, students will be required to present their novels in a creative way.
- Q1 – Genre: Mystery
- Q2 – Genre: Nonfiction
- Q3 – Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Q4 – Free Choice
Aims: As stated in the MYP Language and Literature guide, the aims of MYP Language and Literature are to encourage and enable students to
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Assessment criteria:
Feedback on and final levels of achievement for assessments are based on four equally weighted assessment criteria
Assessment Criteria
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At the end of year 3, students should be able to:
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A
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Analyzing
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i.identify and explain the content, context, language, structure, technique and style of text(s) and the relationship among texts
ii.identify and explain the effects of the creator’s choices on an audience
iii.justify opinions and ideas, using examples, explanations and terminology interpret similarities and differences in features within and between genres and texts.
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B
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Organizing
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i employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention
ii organize opinions and ideas in a coherent and logical manner
iii use referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention.
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C
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Producing Text
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i produce texts that demonstrate thought, imagination and sensitivity, while exploring and considering new perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative process
ii make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating awareness of impact on an audience
iii select relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
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D
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Using Language
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i use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of expression
ii write and speak in an appropriate register and style
iii use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation
iv.spell (alphabetic languages), write (character languages) and pronounce with accuracy
v use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques.
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Required materials:
Please bring the following materials to every class:
- Charged laptop
- A4 Notebook with lined pages. This notebook must be used just for English class.
- Folder - system for filing handouts
- Sharpened pencil(s), pen, glue stick or tape, scissors
- A set of colored pencils and highlighters
- Agenda
How to be Successful:
Student Expectations
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