English

MYP 1 Language A: English

=Course Outline=



=Using MLA Format - Template=




 * Unit 1 Title: **

The Reading Bug

 * Area of Interaction Focus: **

Approaches to Learning


 * Approaches to Learning Focus: **

Communication Skills


 * Learner Profile Attribute: **

Communicator


 * Unit Question: **

How can we motivate ourselves and others to read and how can we share our reading experiences?


 * Summative Assessment Task: **

Book Talk







The Presentation 1st draft deadline is Friday 18th October

The final presentation in front of the PYP grade 5 students will be Friday 25th October

The students gave their book talks to the grade 5 students on Friday October 25th and did a good job of encouraging the students to read their favourite books!





**Formative Assessment Task 1:**

Reading Journal

Students are expected to read in English regularly. They choose what they want to read and each week, they are expected to complete a reading journal entry responding to what they have read that week.

Formative Assessment Task 2: Writing a blurb


Here are some of the student's blurbs:

MR.STINK Cloe …. Mr.Stink …. The common thing they have about them is   ‘ LONELINESS ’. Cloe is lonely because her family doesn ’ t care about her, and Mr.Stink is lonely because he absolutely has no relative or friends. What will they do to OVERCOME their loneliness? THEY BECAME FRIENDS!!!!:DD Mr.Stink also became friends with Cloe ’ s parents and her sister. BUT one day the citizens wanted Mr.Stink to be the new PRIME MINISTER.  W h a t will he do ?

By Hyoung Min

**// !Now, it //****// ’ //****// s //**** ADVENTURE ****// time! //** ** l ** ittles are little tiny human They usually live in small hall in house. But after new family move to littles house, EVERYTHING is changed. There house become jungle! Cat, Mice! Some c o l o r f u l thing starting to Appear. How much can one small tiny family take? ???????????Then what should we do guys??????????? **// READ AND HELP THEM! //**

Take a look at the reviews written by the MYP 1 students:












To wrap up this unit, you have to complete 3 assignments:


 * = Book talk =


 * Presentation Date – ** 25th October 2013
 * = A Blurb on the book you did your presentation on =

50-100 words This should be typed and sent to Mrs. Craig craig@fem.org.pl You should consider the layout of your blurb; text size, font etc.
 * Due date - ** Wednesday 6th November
 * = A Review on the book that you did your presentation on =

250-400 words This should be typed and sent to Mrs. Craig craig@fem.org.pl Please make sure that you refer to rubrics and guidelines for each task. The handout that you have in your notebook, outlining the differences between reading journal entries, blurbs and reviews should also be helpful.
 * Due date ** Friday 8th November

= End of Unit Reflection =

When we have completed the unit, the students will be asked to write a refection using the following questions as a guide:



Here are the students' end of unit reflections:










 * Unit 2 Title: **

Expressing Opinions

 * Area of Interaction Focus: **

Health & Social Education


 * Approaches to Learning Focus: **

Communication Skills & Thinking skills


 * Learner Profile Attribute: **

Communicator & Thinker


 * Unit Question: **

How can I get my point across effectively?


 * Summative Assessment Task 1: **

Essay on a subject of the student's choice


 * Summative Assessment Task 2: **

Timed essay test

**Formative Assessment Task 1:**

Writing 3 paragraphs about a classmate

The MYP 1 students have been learning how to structure a paragraph, using topic and concluding sentences and supporting their points with evidence and examples. First of all, they listed the qualities of their classmates and discussed how they demonstrate different learner profile attributes. Then each student wrote about one of their classmates. Take a look at their work:











Their work is displayed on the bulletin board in the classroom.



**Formative Assessment Task 2:**

Paragraph writing test

**Formative Assessment Task 3:**

Guided essay

= Formative Assessment Task 4: =

Group Discussion



=**Unit 3: Test Taking Skills**=


 * In preparation for the ISA tests, students will review essay structure and practise timed essays. They will also practice reading skills and test taking skills for the reading paper.**


 * Unit 4 Title: **

Looking Back

 * Area of Interaction Focus: **

Health & Social Education


 * Approaches to Learning Focus: **

Communication Skills & Thinking skills


 * Learner Profile Attribute: **

Communicator & Reflective


 * Unit Question: **

What do we see when we look back? What makes me so interesting? How can I make my writing more engaging?


 * Summative Assessment Task1: **

Create an autobiography of the student's own life




 * Summative Assessment Task 2: **

Piece of timed writing about a recent holiday or event

**Formative Assessment Tasks:**

Introduction to my life

My First day of school

Text analyses

In these pictures, the students are creating visual representations of synonyms. From left to right: Hyoung Min, Jaqueline, Amelia, Saerim, Junsoo




 * Unit 5 Title: **

Mythology

 * Area of Interaction Focus: **

Human Ingenuity


 * Approaches to Learning Focus: **

Research & Communication Skills


 * Learner Profile Attribute: **

Inquirer & knowledgeable


 * Unit Question: **

What meanings did myths about gods, goddesses and heroes have for the ancient Greeks? What meanings do the Greek myths have for us today?


 * Summative Assessment Task: **

Writing an 'original' myth to explain something

**Formative Assessment Tasks:**

Analysing myths

Presentation of a Greek god or goddess