MYP Subject Overviews 2016/2017

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1 MYP Subject Overviews 2016/2017

2 Language and Literature: English Overview Grade 6 Objectives: ATL skills Content Assessment Outcomes English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Communicators use structures to organise and express ideas. B: Organising C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text. Students apply writing process learnt through 6+1 Traits to produce a personal narrative. They will use the 6+1 Traits as a guide in their writing. Elements in Short Stories Relationships Character Identities and The elements of a short A: Analysing Students will describe how Setting Relationships story are the foundation characters are impacted by C: Producing Text Creative thinking of all successful elements of short stories. Students storytelling. D: Using Language will analyze the ideas, themes, characters they encounter in the short stories they read. Students will compare themselves to situations and characters they read about. Students will employ elements of a short story writing to create a story that delivers a meaningful message to the reader. Students will use the writing process and peer-review to improve their writing. I travel, I see, I become. Communities Journey Orientation in Time When I travel I see the B: Organising Reflection Students watch travel videos, read and Space world and I grow in the travel stories, reviews, brochures Context C: Producing Text Research context of communities about particular places. They D: Using Language research particular places and cultures. Students will create an Analysis Booklet on the elements of short stories. They will identify the specific details that go into each element in the short story they are reading. Students will also create a new ending to a fairy tale or continue an ending a fairy tale already has. They must use the short story elements in their writing. Students create a video and written documents detailing a location they have visited - could be real or imagined, historical or current. A Bridge to Friendship and Self Discovery Change Character Identities and Theme Relationship People influence us and provoke us to see the world and ourselves differently A: Analysing Critical Students read novels, poems and B: Organising watch films about characters who change. Textual analysis of "A Bridge to Terabithia". Chapter summaries, character profiles, text response paper. Link to LA: "On My Honour" Speak Up and Express Yourself! Form Purpose Audience imperatives Personal and Understanding structures and methods of communication leads to powerful expression B: Organising Self Management C: Producing Text Communicatiom Forensics... Understand different genres of oratory and perform appropriately in contexts. Students will create speeches in order to express a specific opinion or topic and present them orally.

3 Grade 7 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content Assessment Outcomes English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Effective communicators use structures to organise and express ideas. B:Organization. C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text Students apply writing process learnt through 6+1 Traits to produce a non fiction text about themselves (informative, reflective or narrative style text) Quirky Tales Creativity Theme Character Structure Identities and relationships Great authors create riveting stories that enthrall and surprise us. A; C; D Collaboration Creative Students read stories by Roald Dahl, Paul Jennings and other 'quirky' writers. They investigate plot structures and surprise endings. Students analyze and write short stories. A hero becomes Development Character Theme Structure Orientation in space and time In response to circumstances of a time and place, ordinary people become heroes. A; B; D Critical thinking Read and watch stories about heroes. Focus on 'heroes journey' - character development and change. Use video clips and other example texts which depict the heros journey plot structure. Additional objectives: Identify moments when characters change and explain why Reflect on how stories build momentum, and reach a climax at which time characters make decisions to act (or not) "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" and Hatchet. Passage analysis focusing on character analysis, Character maps & profiles. Film option "The Journey of Natty Ghan". Let me persuade you! Voice Audience imperatives Persuasion Globalization and Sustainability Media systems communicate a nation's fear and desire about globalization. A; C; D Reflection : Digital and Print media, video footage, official (media outlets) and unofficial (personal) news broadcasts. Focus on globalization and sustainability. Additional objectives: Be able to recognize the messages media systems (private and publically owned) communicate about the environment, globalization and sustainability Compare the way images and headlines are presented to persuade people Research a global issue and organise their ideas into a logical argument. Be able to apply persuasive techniques to convince readers of an opinion 1. In a group, present an analysis of media images and headlines. Lead a discussion about the persuasive techniques used. 3. Write an editorial based on students' research of a topical issue - publish on the school website or submit to local media outlets Shout Out Out Out Out! Purpose Audience imperatives Identities and Relationships Understanding audience, message and conventions are important to effective verbal communication (speaking). B; C Collaboration Critical Creative Debate structure and organization Hold a variety of debates amongst and within classes (depending on class times).

4 Grade 8 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Powerful communicators structure assertions logically and express ideas fluently by applying writing processes. B: Organising C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text. Your Ad is Mine! Context Purpose Message Audience Personal and cultural expression Advertisements persuasively communicate what cultures value. A: Analysing C: Producing Creative ; Information Literacy Students read and view a wide range of advertisements. They see example analysis of these texts. Context creates character Time place and space Context Fairness and development Contexts of time and space direct our experiences of the world and shape who we become. A Critical Students read novels or short stories We are all Shakespeare's People Connections Character; Conflict Identities and Relationships Shakespeare's plays explore human emotions and motivations that all people share. A; B; C Critical ; Reflection Students explore characters' experiences of love, relationships, misunderstandings and deception in Shakespearean plays. Tempest, Much Ado, Mid Summer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night A picture is worth a thousand words Creativity Style; Message, Purpose Personal and Visual story tellers use images and words to convey complex ideas in accessible forms B;C;D Information Literacy Students read a range of graphic novels, picture books, comics and other visual texts (print or mural)

5 Grade 9 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Fairness and Development Influential communicators express themselves fluently and organise ideas logically; they write with purpose and an awareness of audience. B: Organising C: Producing Text 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text What's so funny? Perspective Context; Purpose; Message Identities and Relationships Satire is used, in different contexts and through different text types, to comment on society, people or issues. A; D Look at cartoons, watch stand up comedy, Shrek, Simpsons and Futurama. Students share cultural texts they think are funny. /To understand the messages in comic texts, audiences call on their understandings of cultures and identities...perspective on what's funny is embedded in culture and personal experience/.. Is comedy and satirical structures universal? The Science in Story Development Style; Message; Plot Scientific & Technical Innovation Scientific Innovation brings new ethical concerns. A; C; D :Producing texts that demonstrate thought, imagination and sensitivity while exploring and considering new persepctives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative process Science fiction short stories & imagery (can include films). Stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradubury, Isaac Asimov & Philip Dick. Focus on: plot and character development. Also watch parts of films from the same genre to explore how ideas are conveyed through words and imagery. * Could show film: Blade Runner. Can also use "big universe" short books and point of view in "Ebsco" Utopic Dystopic Logic Ethics; Truth Fairness and Development Ethics is contextual. Societies determine their people's logic and morals. A; C; D In reading & viewing circles: dystropian or sci-fi/other world texts. Novels: The Handmaiden's Tale, Brave New World. Films: Gatica, Blade Runner, The Island. Speak Up! Act Out! Community Audience; Voice; Argument Personal & Cultural Expression We build Community through. C; D Reflection Magazine articles, performance. Students read a wide variety of print articles and watch performances (on youtube) to review styalistic choicesmade by powerful communicators. They apply these teachniques to their own writing and oral performances. Possible Additional Unit: Your cultural practice, my issue Systems Purpose; Persuasion; Ethics Globalisation and Sustainability Each personal, local and global practice is part of a system which has far reaching impact. A; B Reflection Local and world issues/ contemporary delemmas ie use of fossil fuels, animal farming, stem cell research, cloning, impact of large corporations eg Cococola, Macdonalds, Shell Petrolium. Source materials include video and print media, non-fiction reports and books about contemporary issues. Students learn to problematize the issues and focus on seeing these issues from several positions (rather than simply taking one side). See also Naomi Klien's "No Logo".

6 Grade 10 Key concept Global context Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundarions Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Cultural Expression Articulate and influential communicators understand systems of communication, write with purpose and connect meaningfully to their audiences. B: Organising C: Producing Text 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text What does it take to survive? Perspective Character, purpose, theme identities and relationships Our perspectives are challenged by authors who use literature for the purpose of exploring human nature, identity and survival. A; B; C ; Self Management; Critical "Lord of the Flies", "Johnny Got his Gun" The Poetry of Conflict Connections Intertextuality, self expression, theme personal and cultural expression Poets use language to explore and express their ideas of conflict. A; B; D : Uses a variety of speaking techniques for different audiences Uses appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences Read critically and for comprehension Social Working effectively with others Encourage others to contribute Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within groups Various war/conflict poetry Poetic terminology Historical/contextual information A range of compare/contrast language

7 Language and Literature: Chinese Overview Grade 6 Objectives: ATL skills Content Scenery Description and Emotion Expression 常 Creativity Self-expression; Style Personal and Landscapes writing combine writing skill with emotion expression 师 and writing style reflect literacy creativity. 常 心 师 新 需 A; B; C; D :Communic ation Skills Research: Information literacy skills : Critical thinking skills 金 求 求 求 视求 通 信已 师 推 师花加 合 常 需 来 金 口 之求 求 求 金 求 界求 求 的 求 更 越求 The Secrets of Nature The ways of description Connection Genres; Point of view Globalization and sustainability To understand the connection between natural things can help people develop sustainability point. 天 师 用师 生美 小 学 需 A; B; D ; Information literacy skills 金 求 求 了求天 师 师 并意 信已 头给 需 方因 把 性 师 方因 需 金 求 Narrative Writing Perspective Point of view Personal and People's point will be affected by their life experience and identities. 然 好 需 C:Producing Texts i. iii. :Communic ation Skills Character D:Using Language i. iii. Research: Information literacy skills : Critical thinking skills 金 别 伤求 对东 高 求 为求 头与 师 里 发 新 需 合求天 完推版也我 晚版 师 活 版 受 需 动 金 和 求 真 多 和 求 外 求 事 的求 像 求 有 爱求 Unit of world literature Stories and Life 过 Rhymes and Poems 间推 Perspective Genres Personal and Author's perspective express through literary works's theme. 心需 A:Analysis i. ii. iii. iv. :Communic ation Skills Self-expression B:Organization i. ii. Research: Information literacy skills Theme C:Producing Texts i. ii. iii. : Critical thinking skills Self-expession Identity and Relationships Poetry communication with readers in their specific style. 推时 新 到 需 D:Using Language i. ii. iii. iv. v. A:Analysis ii. iii. :Communic ation Skills Style B:Organization ii. : Critical thinking skills C:Producing Texts i. ii. D:Using Language i. ii. 金 玩关 求 天 师 受 师 需 过 求 求 海 师 过 间 主 天 师 次明师 学 需内 金 求 比 十求 金 玩关 求 点问 定 求 过 求 金 老求 所 求 住求天 推时 师 推时 需 也 求 着成求天 间推 师 推时 师 日 受推时 师 受需 金 求 求 求 需

8 Grade 7 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content 行 安 安 The elements and conventions of narrative-nontrivial life 通 爱 Scenery description- Beautiful world 不推变 用 Appreciation and creation of modern poem Imaginatin and association 信已 件 Orders and arrangements of exposition- Splendid culture Description of a person 通 Genres Personal and C Producing text 见 By reading and analyzing different 行 narrations written by different writers, Self-expression 心 师 D Using Language Social 师 students learn the elements and Structure 到 需 conventions of narrations and comment Writers use specific on their effects in communication. elements and different Finally, students will practice using technics in narrations to these elements and conventions express feelings and properly in writing (such as story thoughts, trying to affect writing), speaking and reading, so as to readers and better achieve successful communication. The communicate with summative assessment will be narrative them. story writing. Students will be given a group of pictures and have group discussion, then finish their story independently. 金 1. 内 师分 行师 师 信 微 师 下 西 师 地 果需 2. 金 版 师 出 版 进 版 受地出 版 地 需 2. 金 日 求 记求 其 片 求 求需 动 金 单 求 求 年 求 星 求 清 求 多当 求 鱼关睡然 走 求 话 会求 需推晚 日 金 其 片 求 完 在 求 求 现 亲 求 想 求需 金 1. 晚 合 师 个 心 需 2. 推晚 师 行 师 活 孩师 师 中 果 心 心 师 个到 需 金 本 现 一分作过 师 下 行 等 需 Style Personal and 们 需 All A Analysing 受 Students will read a serious of texts Self-expression words of scenes are all which cover different genres and B Organizing 表 words of sensations. backgrounds, learn the methods of C Producing text 见 Research scenery description, and comment on D Using Language their effects. They will the connection between scenery and emotion. Also they will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of scenery description, such as photos, videos, paintings,words,etc. The summative assessment will be writing and analyzing texts. 金 所求 多 相 求 求 求 金1. 通 金 通 通 通 通 版 2 通 信已 金 通 下 版 3 也我 晚师 版 4 题 金 版 师 出 版 进 版 受 出 版 需 Creativity Genres Personal and 推 师推 需推时 A Analysing 受 This is a unit of world literature. By appreciating modern poems from Style 心需 Modern Poetry is a B Organizing 表 Self-management various countries and writers, students Self-expression special genre to C Producing text 见 will learn the genre of modern poems, express ideas and talking about their themes, feelings;it's also a way D Using Language Research understanding their style and structure, in which we enjoy our and appreciating the imagination and creativity. association in the poems. Students will also reflect what makes a good modern poem, and reciate the poems they learnt or they wrote, to practice speaking skills. In summative assessment, they should write a poem with imagination and association skills, and provide a short paragraph analyzing the poem. Then students should present the poem with the support of self-made videos. 师 推求 之求 精 求 推之需知图 不推师 师 金 金 推时 金 游推时 金推时 用 金推时 金推时 不推 师 师 不推 需 师 推时 师 不推 师 出 风需 Style Orientation in time 热 见 师 入 A Analysing 受 In this unit, student will learn exposition. and space 一 方因 师 They will learn the orders and Purpose 新 B Organizing 表 Self-management arrangements of exposition, and inquire Structure 长师 心 到 D Using Language Research the language style, the structure and 需 Introductory the literary devices of it, and discuss text 师 especially how they influence our communication. exposition or popular The texts we choose are mainly talking science essay about the Chinese culture, which allows communicating with students to explore the relationships the audience with the between, and the interconnectedness help of using particular of, individuals and civilizations, from style, structure and personal, local and global perspectives. literary devices. videos will also be used. Students need to make a video, introuducing one of the cultural heritages in the world as the summative assessment. 金 求 而做求 流 己 求 A 里 1 2 两 3 4 新 信已 8 方因 地 花加 里 1 方因 把 2 3 题 师 进 师 受地出 师 B 1 信已 2 给 师天 师 分 师种 C 是 让 大 1 信已 新 热 2 3 以 金 打 D 1 天 应 2 天 二 Perspective Character Personal and A Analysis 金 力 的 求 Context 需 People view C Producing Text Research 求 可求 三 平求 友 得 formation under the D Using Language 求 得 求 influence of the external 金 求 求 environment and 通 受 internal environment. 需

9 Grade 8 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content Narrative 果 Perspective Genres Personal and 作 A:Analysing: i,ii,iv 1. 天 果 美 2. 天 金 西 Structure 需 B:Organizing: i,ii Self-management Different narrative C:Producing text: i,iii 3. 天 头与 method and thinking 金 合 金 不 分 from varies ways will 金 求 快快 着 help us understanding. 求内 金 死结 求 笑求 明求 可 求 金 多当 求直 手 性求 frame.php?id=/cnwseb/html/0422 推晚 金 求 理 法 三 平求 Express One's emotion by Things 常 Connections Self-management Personal and We usually express our A:Analysing: i,ii,iii 金 日 求 师 7 emotions by familiar 界 求 Styles B:Organizing: i,ii things in daily life. 内 金 自求 住求 求 求 星 C:Producing Text: i,ii,iii 师 元求 求 新 心 D:Using Language: i,ii,iii 1. 天 常 常 需 版 2. 常 常 需 金 合 金 总买 金 求 求 色 求推晚 金 求 求 眼 求 Foreign Short Novels 以 Connections Character Orientation in time The classical A:Analysing: i,ii,iii 金 and space characters in the novel 光 金 求 Context B:Organizing: ii,iii skills 期 定 金 求 connect to the writer's 选 金 求 personal experience C:Producing Text: i,ii,iii 内 金 and the background he/ 求 求 名 she lived. D:Using Language: iv. v 求 求 推求 门 求 不 日 1. 天 需 然 2. 人 金 西 需 需 3. 天 通 金 通 需 4. 天 通 需 5. 分 通 通 需 金 期 定以 求 选 以 求 光 以 求推晚 金 章 求 已求 Argumentatitve Arguments and Evidence 喜要 要 要活 Point of view Personal and Argument with purpose A:Analysing: i,ii,iii,iv skills 金 is an effective way to 打 水 求 是 Purpose B:Organizing: i,ii,iii skills 儿求 communicate. 内 金 明 求 打 喜要 求 求 品 到 需 C:Producing Text: i,iii 求 1. 要 要活版 D:Using Language: i,ii,v 2. 要 要 活需 3. 要 金乐 要 天 要 金 < 要 > 求 之求 口 求 推晚 金 求 多试 求

10 Grade 9 Objectives (at the end of this unit, students will be able to): ATL skills Content Argumentation and its application 喜要 地 Purpose Personal and Cultural 打 师 A:Analysis i. ii. iii.iv. : Expression 美 长 Skills 师 到 需 Structure Purposeful,clear structured B:Organization i. ii.iii. 金 Critical skills,transfer skills Audience communication will C:Producing Texts ii.iii. Social:Collaboration skills imperatives enhance the audience engagement. D:Using Language ii. iv. 金 文点 求 < > 求 出要 要 金 远 员 之求 远 员 经 四 求 度 物星 之求 物星 求 部 求 金分 要 要活 要 版 喜要 要 要 版 喜要 金 出 要需 Perspective Structure Personal and Cultural Setting Expression Character Theme 天 师能能 于 需 感 此 美 于 师 心 师 天 需 C Producing text 见 i.ii.iii D Using Language i.ii.iii 金 求 体 接求内 金 身来 求 求 求 人 白求 重 要国场求 从 乐求 金 少 求 求 求 做 求 作 是 金 通 通 给 人通 版分 通 版 出要版 会主 Genre Personal and Cultural 会主 A Analysing 受 i. ii. iii.iv 是 见 金 会主 变 Expression 师 长 求 是 Structure 到 上 行需 B Organizing 表 i.ii.iii Self-management 金 公同 真 求 人 The literary techniques Setting in dramas are C Producing text 见 内 金 求 人 师 求 求 indispensable elements i.ii.iii 金 求 Character to achieve successful D Using Language Research 求 求 communication with i.ii.iii 求 正您 口爱 求 audience. play a 求 decisive role in 金 会主 版分 communicating with 版 audience. 不推时 Creativity Genres Personal and Cultural 推 师推 需推时 A:Analysis i. ii. iii.iv 是 见 金 是 不推 Expression 时 变 求 Style 心需 Modern Poetry is a B:Organization i. ii.iii Self-management 金 推 推 Self-expression special genre to C:Producing Texts i.ii 推 推 express ideas and 金 推求 feelings;it's also a way D:Using Language ii. iv.v. Research 之求 求 情 in which we enjoy our 常 常 师 要 师 creativity.

11 Grade 10 Objectives (at the end of this unit, students will be able to): ATL skills Content 不推 Creativity Genre Personal and 推 师推 需推时 A:Analysis i. ii. iii.iv 是 见 金 是 不 推时 变 求 想 Style 心需 Modern Poetry is a B:Organization i. ii.iii Research 金 推 推 special genre to Self-expression C:Producing Texts i.ii 推 推 express ideas and 推 feelings;it's also a way D:Using Language ii. v. 金 推求 in which we enjoy our 之求 求 creativity. Style Personal and 说 金 A:Analysis i. ii. iii.iv 是 见 金 是 不推时 变 于 求 动 Theme 后 新 B:Organization i. ii 金 心需 Self-expression 要 金 D:Using Language i. ii. iii.iv. 需将 您 金 实 求 家 求 求 话错求 会主 Connection Theme Identity and 会主 总 C: ii 师 iii Social 是 见 金 会主 变 relationship 不 一 子 需 是 金 求 Point of view D: ii 师 v (ii) 金 问 求 最 Context (creative thinking,transfer) 求 求 求 求 求 Setting 正您 口爱 求 求 Connection Context Identity and 里 A:Analysis i. ii. iii 金 求 relationship 总如 需 金 求 荐 Character 动 面发 专 B:Organization i. ii.iii 边求 求 的 世 需 求 知 求 Theme C:Producing Texts i.ii.iii Self-management Intertextuality D:Using Language i. ii. iii.iv. Reasearch

12 Language Acquisition: English Overview Grade 6 Objectives: ATL skills Content Assessment Outcomes English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Communicators use structures to organise and express ideas. B: Organising C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text. Students apply writing process learnt through 6+1 Traits to produce a personal narrative. They will use the 6+1 Traits as a guide in their writing. Elements in Short Stories Relationships Character Identities and The elements of a short A: Analysing Students will describe how Setting Relationships story are the foundation characters are impacted by C: Producing Text Creative thinking of all successful elements of short stories. Students storytelling. D: Using Language will analyze the ideas, themes, characters they encounter in the short stories they read. Students will compare themselves to situations and characters they read about. Students will employ elements of a short story writing to create a story that delivers a meaningful message to the reader. Students will use the writing process and peer-review to improve their writing. I travel, I see, I become. Communities Journey Orientation in Time When I travel I see the B: Organising Reflection Students watch travel videos, read and Space world and I grow in the travel stories, reviews, brochures Context C: Producing Text Research context of communities about particular places. They D: Using Language research particular places and cultures. Students will create an Analysis Booklet on the elements of short stories. They will identify the specific details that go into each element in the short story they are reading. Students will also create a new ending to a fairy tale or continue an ending a fairy tale already has. They must use the short story elements in their writing. Students create a video and written documents detailing a location they have visited - could be real or imagined, historical or current. A Bridge to Friendship and Self Discovery Change Character Identities and Theme Relationship People influence us and provoke us to see the world and ourselves differently A: Analysing Critical Students read novels, poems and B: Organising watch films about characters who change. Textual analysis of "A Bridge to Terabithia". Chapter summaries, character profiles, text response paper. Link to LA: "On My Honour" Speak Up and Express Yourself! Form Purpose Audience imperatives Personal and Understanding structures and methods of communication leads to powerful expression B: Organising Self Management C: Producing Text Communicatiom Forensics... Understand different genres of oratory and perform appropriately in contexts. Students will create speeches in order to express a specific opinion or topic and present them orally.

13 Grade 7 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content Assessment Outcomes English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Effective communicators use structures to organise and express ideas. B:Organization. C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text Students apply writing process learnt through 6+1 Traits to produce a non fiction text about themselves (informative, reflective or narrative style text) Quirky Tales Creativity Theme Character Structure Identities and relationships Great authors create riveting stories that enthrall and surprise us. A; C; D Collaboration Creative Students read stories by Roald Dahl, Paul Jennings and other 'quirky' writers. They investigate plot structures and surprise endings. Students analyze and write short stories. A hero becomes Development Character Theme Structure Orientation in space and time In response to circumstances of a time and place, ordinary people become heroes. A; B; D Critical thinking Read and watch stories about heroes. Focus on 'heroes journey' - character development and change. Use video clips and other example texts which depict the heros journey plot structure. Additional objectives: Identify moments when characters change and explain why Reflect on how stories build momentum, and reach a climax at which time characters make decisions to act (or not) "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" and Hatchet. Passage analysis focusing on character analysis, Character maps & profiles. Film option "The Journey of Natty Ghan". Let me persuade you! Voice Audience imperatives Persuasion Globalization and Sustainability Media systems communicate a nation's fear and desire about globalization. A; C; D Reflection : Digital and Print media, video footage, official (media outlets) and unofficial (personal) news broadcasts. Focus on globalization and sustainability. Additional objectives: Be able to recognize the messages media systems (private and publically owned) communicate about the environment, globalization and sustainability Compare the way images and headlines are presented to persuade people Research a global issue and organise their ideas into a logical argument. Be able to apply persuasive techniques to convince readers of an opinion 1. In a group, present an analysis of media images and headlines. Lead a discussion about the persuasive techniques used. 3. Write an editorial based on students' research of a topical issue - publish on the school website or submit to local media outlets Shout Out Out Out Out! Purpose Audience imperatives Identities and Relationships Understanding audience, message and conventions are important to effective verbal communication (speaking). B; C Collaboration Critical Creative Debate structure and organization Hold a variety of debates amongst and within classes (depending on class times).

14 Grade 8 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Powerful communicators structure assertions logically and express ideas fluently by applying writing processes. B: Organising C: Producing Text (identify and apply key elements of writing process) 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text. Your Ad is Mine! Context Purpose Message Audience Personal and cultural expression Advertisements persuasively communicate what cultures value. A: Analysing C: Producing Creative ; Information Literacy Students read and view a wide range of advertisements. They see example analysis of these texts. Context creates character Time place and space Context Fairness and development Contexts of time and space direct our experiences of the world and shape who we become. A Critical Students read novels or short stories We are all Shakespeare's People Connections Character; Conflict Identities and Relationships Shakespeare's plays explore human emotions and motivations that all people share. A; B; C Critical ; Reflection Students explore characters' experiences of love, relationships, misunderstandings and deception in Shakespearean plays. Tempest, Much Ado, Mid Summer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night A picture is worth a thousand words Creativity Style; Message, Purpose Personal and Visual story tellers use images and words to convey complex ideas in accessible forms B;C;D Information Literacy Students read a range of graphic novels, picture books, comics and other visual texts (print or mural)

15 Grade 9 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundations Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Fairness and Development Influential communicators express themselves fluently and organise ideas logically; they write with purpose and an awareness of audience. B: Organising C: Producing Text 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text What's so funny? Perspective Context; Purpose; Message Identities and Relationships Satire is used, in different contexts and through different text types, to comment on society, people or issues. A; D Look at cartoons, watch stand up comedy, Shrek, Simpsons and Futurama. Students share cultural texts they think are funny. /To understand the messages in comic texts, audiences call on their understandings of cultures and identities...perspective on what's funny is embedded in culture and personal experience/.. Is comedy and satirical structures universal? The Science in Story Development Style; Message; Plot Scientific & Technical Innovation Scientific Innovation brings new ethical concerns. A; C; D :Producing texts that demonstrate thought, imagination and sensitivity while exploring and considering new persepctives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative process Science fiction short stories & imagery (can include films). Stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradubury, Isaac Asimov & Philip Dick. Focus on: plot and character development. Also watch parts of films from the same genre to explore how ideas are conveyed through words and imagery. * Could show film: Blade Runner. Can also use "big universe" short books and point of view in "Ebsco" Utopic Dystopic Logic Ethics; Truth Fairness and Development Ethics is contextual. Societies determine their people's logic and morals. A; C; D In reading & viewing circles: dystropian or sci-fi/other world texts. Novels: The Handmaiden's Tale, Brave New World. Films: Gatica, Blade Runner, The Island. Speak Up! Act Out! Community Audience; Voice; Argument Personal & Cultural Expression We build Community through. C; D Reflection Magazine articles, performance. Students read a wide variety of print articles and watch performances (on youtube) to review styalistic choicesmade by powerful communicators. They apply these teachniques to their own writing and oral performances. Possible Additional Unit: Your cultural practice, my issue Systems Purpose; Persuasion; Ethics Globalisation and Sustainability Each personal, local and global practice is part of a system which has far reaching impact. A; B Reflection Local and world issues/ contemporary delemmas ie use of fossil fuels, animal farming, stem cell research, cloning, impact of large corporations eg Cococola, Macdonalds, Shell Petrolium. Source materials include video and print media, non-fiction reports and books about contemporary issues. Students learn to problematize the issues and focus on seeing these issues from several positions (rather than simply taking one side). See also Naomi Klien's "No Logo".

16 Grade 10 Key concept Global context Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content English Foundarions Systems Purpose, Style, Structure Personal and Cultural Expression Articulate and influential communicators understand systems of communication, write with purpose and connect meaningfully to their audiences. B: Organising C: Producing Text 1: Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences. Use a variety of organizers for academic writing tasks. Organize and depict information logically Traits of Writing; writing process and strategies for producing text What does it take to survive? Perspective Character, purpose, theme identities and relationships Our perspectives are challenged by authors who use literature for the purpose of exploring human nature, identity and survival. A; B; C ; Self Management; Critical "Lord of the Flies", "Johnny Got his Gun" The Poetry of Conflict Connections Intertextuality, self expression, theme personal and cultural expression Poets use language to explore and express their ideas of conflict. A; B; D : Uses a variety of speaking techniques for different audiences Uses appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences Read critically and for comprehension Social Working effectively with others Encourage others to contribute Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within groups Various war/conflict poetry Poetic terminology Historical/contextual information A range of compare/contrast language

17 Language Acquisition: Chinese Overview Grade 6 Objectives: ATL skills Content Friends Identity Identities and relationships The identity of friend makes the communication and relationship of friends different. Criteria C skills Relationship Criteria D skills Environment and us Global Interaction Purpose Globalization and There are many Criteria Research skills Sustainability interactions between Point of view Criteria C skills human and environment, human Criteria D Reflection skills impact on the environment and environment react to human impact. Hobbies Change Perspective Personal and Hobbies may change Criteria B skills according to different Empathy Criteria C perspective, we should skills show empathy to others' hobbies. Criteria D Chinese Culture Culture Identity Personal and The identity of a culture Criteria A Research skills have a specific Meaning Criteria B Collaboration skills meaning to the country. 12

18 Grade 7 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content Occupations and Personality Connections Audience Identities and Personality has impact Criteria A Appearance, Occupations, Message relationships on one's occupations Personality 4) Criteria C Self-management choice. Word Choice Criteria D Daily Life Culture Empathy Personal and Cultural expression Daily Life is one of the Point of view cultural expression. Criteria C skills Criteria B skills Daily Routine, Household Chores, Pets Criteria D Research skills What happens in school Communities Purpose identities and School is a community Criteria A skills Schools, Examinations, school relationships where lots of things events Context Criteria B happen there. skills Research skills Food and Festival Culture Time, place and space Personal and cultural epression The culture of food and festival differs in different time, place and space. Criteria B skills Delicious food, Festivals, Eating out Word Choice Criteria C Research skills Function Criteria D Traveling and accidents Connections Purpose Identities and relationships Traveling connect to many things including accidents. Criteria A skills Empathy Criteria C skills Neighborhood, Traveling, Accidents Word choice Criteria D Social skills

19 Grade 8 Objectives (criterion): ATL skills Content Changes in life Change Conventions Personal and cultural Changes happen in Criteria A skills Speech: Context expression some important time in Criteria C skills life. Purpose Criteria D Audience Customs in different places Culture Identity Identities and There are different Criteria B Research skills relationships customs and culture in Empathy Criteria C skills different spaces. Meaning Criteria D Social skills Animals and Human Conventions Identities and The identity and Criteria B skills relationships relationship of animals Bias Criteria C Self-management skills and human influence Point of view the communication Criteria D Research skills between them. Habit and difficulty Connections Identity Personal and cultural There are some Criteria A skills Argument expression connections between Criteria B Research skills identity and habit or Point of view difficulties, it's hard to change the habit and difficulties. skills

20 Grade 9 Objectives (at the end of this unit, students will be ATL skills Content Friends Identity Identities and relationships The identity of friend makes the communication and relationship of friends different. Criteria C skills Relationship Criteria D skills Environment and us Global Interaction Purpose Globalization and Sustainability There are many interactions between human and environment, human impact on the environment and environment react to human impact. Criteria Research skills Point of view Criteria C skills Criteria D Reflection skills Hobbies Change Perspective Personal and Cultural Hobbies may change Criteria B skills Expression according to different Empathy Criteria C skills perspective, we should show empathy to Criteria D others' hobbies. Chinese Culture Culture Identity Personal and Cultural The identity of a culture Criteria A Research skills Expression have a specific Meaning Criteria B Collaboration skills meaning to the country. 12 Friends Identity Identities and The identity of friend Criteria C skills relationships makes the Relationship Criteria D skills communication and relationship of friends different.

21 Grade 10 Objectives (at the end of this unit, students will be able to): ATL skills Content Changes in life Change Conventions Personal and cultural Changes happen in some Criteria A skills Speech: expression important time in life. Context Criteria C skills Purpose Audience Criteria D Customs in different places Culture Identity Empathy Meaning Identities and relationships There are different customs and culture in different spaces. Criteria B Criteria C Criteria D skills Research skills Social skills Animals and Human Conventions Bias Point of view Identities and relationships The identity and relationship of animals and human influence the communication between them. Criteria B Criteria C Criteria D skills Research skills Self-management skills Habit and difficulty Connections Identity Personal and cultural There are some connections Criteria A skills Argument expression between identity and habit or difficulties, it's hard to change Criteria B Research skills Point of view the habit and difficulties. skills

22 Mathematics Overview Grade 6 Objectives ATL skills Content Shapes and Designs (Geometry) Variables and Patterns (Introducing Algebra) Form Model Personal and Various geometric A: Knowing and understanding Self-management Naming and classifying different geometric elements; Pattern forms can be used as Solving problems using properties of angles in B: Investigating patterns models to express intersecting and parallel lines, triangles and ideas. quadrileterals, regular and non-regular polygons; tiling patterns by transforming polygons by rotation, reflection and translation. Relationship Pattern Identities and Representation of A: Knowing and understanding Recognize problem situations in which two or more Representation Relationship patterns and their quantitative variables are related to each C: Communucating changes can help in other; Identify quantitative variables in situations; understanding relationships and to solve problems in our natural world. D: Applying mathematics in reallife contexts Describe patterns of change between two variables that are shown in words, tables and graphs of data; Construct tables and graphs to display relations among variables; Observe relationships between two variables as shown in a table, graph, or equation and describe how the relationship can be seen in each of the other forms of representation; Use algebraic symbols to write equations relating variables; Use tables, graphs, and equations to solve problems; Rates of change. How likely is it? (Statistics and Probability) Logic Model Scientific and Generalization Technical Innovation Chance is used to make predictions in a wide variety of situations. A: Knowing and understanding Finding experimental probabilities by conducting experiments and recording outcomes; Finding theoretical probabilities by drawing tree diagrams and sample space models; Understand equally-likely events and those that are non-equally-likely. Filling and wrapping (Geometry) Creativity Measurement Scientific and Space Technical Innovation Quantity Innovative packaging can be utilized to realize benefits to environments. B: Investigating patterns Finding perimeter and area of triangles and quadrilaterals, including minima and maxima; Finding perimeter(circumference) and area of other polygons and circles, including formulae; Design and use nets to develop formulae for finding surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders; Design strategies for finding volume of 3-D objects, including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres; Explore patterns relating to volumes and surface areas of prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres, cones, and pyramids; Understand that 3-D objects can have the same volume but different surface areas. Stretching and Shrinking (Geometry) Form Change Personal and Manipulation of form A: Knowing and understanding Identify similar figures by comparing corresponding and shape can enhance sides and angles; use scale factors and ratios to Equivalence C: Communucating creativity. describe relationships among side lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes of similar figures; use algebraic rules to produce similar figures and recognize when a rule enlarges or reduces geometric figure; use scale factors or ratios to find unknown side lengths in a pair of similar figures.

23 Subject: Mathematics Gr. 7 Objectives ATL skills Content Moving straight ahead (Algebra) Connections Representation Globalization and Linear relationships can A: Knowing and understanding Self-management Using tables, graphs and equations to find rates and Equivalence Sustainability be used to express ideas, inform decisions, and guide choices. C: Communucating D: Applying mathematics in reallife contexts linear relationship; Recognizing linear relationship; Using graphs, tables, and equations to find gradients and intercepts; Writing equations for linear relationships; Solving linear equations Comparing and Scaling (Geometry) Relationship Quantity Scientific and Representation Technical Innovation Using different representations to compare quantities and examine relationships can help us make informed decisions. B: Investigating patterns Ratio, Proportion, and Percentages; Rates and ratios; making comparisons; proportional reasoning; solving D: Applying mathematics in reallife proportions contexts What do you expect? (Statisctics and Probability) Logic Model Scientific and Generalization Technical Innovation Fairness is in the eye of the beholder. A: Knowing and understanding Describing Variability and Comparing Groups; Measures of center, variability in data, comparing distributions of equal and unequal sizes With Mathematical Models (Algebra) Relationship Measurement Scientific and Model Technical Innovation Measurement and models can help us better understand important relationships in design and planning. A: Knowing and understanding Linear and Inverse Variation; Introduction to functions and modeling; finding the equation of a line; inverse functions; inequalities Looking for Pythagoras (Geometry) Relationship Measurement Scientific and Using different B: Investigating patterns Square roots; the Pythagorean Theorem; Technical Innovation representations to connections among coordinates, slope, distance, and Representation C: Communucating compare quantities and area; distances in the plane examine relationships can help us make informed decisions. Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps and Mirrors Logic Equivalence Scientific and Justification Technical Innovation Equivalence can be proven from different perspectives. Symmetries of designs, symmetry transformations, congruence, congruence rules for triangles

24 Subject: Mathematics Gr. 8 Objectives ATL skills Content Growing, Growing, Growing (Algebra) Development Change Globalization and Pattern Sustainability Different types of growth must be understood in order to describe growth clearly. C: Communucating Exponential Relationships; Representing exponential growth/decay with tables, graphs, equations; D: Applying mathematics in reallife contexts Exponential growth/decay factors and rates; Simple and compound interest; Laws of exponents and Scientific notation; Significant figures Frogs, Fleas and Painted Cubes (Algebra) Change Representation Scientific and Functions can be A: Knowing and understanding Expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions; Technical Innovation represented in different Recognize and represent quadratic functions in Equivalence B: Investigating patterns forms. tables, graphs, words and symbols; Factor linear and simple quadratic expressions; Solving simple quadratic equations Recognize and represent quadratic functions in tables, graphs, words and symbols; Graphing of quadratic functions using x- intercepts, y-intercepts, lines of symmetry and turning points Say It With Symbols (Algebra) Systems Equivalence Scientific and Model Technical Innovation Different systems can be used to model equivalence. A: Knowing and understanding Equivalent expressions; Solving linear and quadratic equations; Graphing of quadratic functions using x- intercepts, y-intercepts, lines of symmetry and turning points; Identify and represent linear, exponential and quadratic functions Shapes of Algebra (Algebra) Systems Simplification Globalization and Problems with multiple B: Investigating patterns Write and use equations of circles; Finding the Representation Sustainability elements can be simplified using systems of equations. C: Communucating D: Applying mathematics in reallife contexts distance between two points by using the Theorem of Pythagoras and/or the distance formula; Finding midpoints and coordinates of points that divide line segments in various ratios; Determine if lines are parallel or perpendicular by looking at patterns in their graphs, coordinates, and equations; Graph linear inequalities and systems of inequalities; Solve systems of linear equations by graphing, by substituting, by eliminating and by combining equations; Choose strategically the most efficient solution method for a given system of linear equations; Find solutions to inequalities represented by graphs or equations; Describe the points that lie in regions determined by linear inequalities and systems of inequalities; Use systems of linear equations and inequalities to solve problems Data Distributions (Statistics) Relationship Pattern Scientific and Justification Technical Innovation Generalization Relationships between data can be used to justify choices. C: Communucating Distinguish between Categorical-, Quantitative Discrete- and Quantitative Continuous data; D: Applying mathematics in reallife contexts Measures of center tendency of ungrouped and grouped data; Mean, median, mode; Variability; Range, inter quartile range; Analysis of data distributions, including shape, relationships among attributes in data sets; Presenting data using dot plots, box-and-whisker plots, frequency histograms and frequency polygons.