MYP IB 10 Traditional Pathway Course Overview: Language and Literature, 2021-2022

2021-2022 MYP IB LA Traditional Pathway 10 Scope and Sequence

Empowered Voices Inquiry Questions: MYP Key Concept: Diagnostic Formative Objectives: (need to be
Creating an identity for ● F: What does it mean to - Relationships Assessment: MYP)
ourselves through art have a voice? MYP Related Concept: - Argumentative Writing Criterion A: Analyzing:
and literature ● C: How can we use our - Self-expression Pre-Assessment i. analyse the content,
(Chantal and Eliot) voices to share our Global Context: - Listening Pre-Assessment context, language, structure,
technique and style of text(s)
identities? - Identities and relationships Formative Assessments:
and the relationships among
Texts Used: ● D: Should we use our ATL Skills: - Soapstone slides texts
● Various poems voices to create change? - Communication skills: Share ideas Summative Assessment(s): ii. analyse the effects of the
including those Could there be negative with multiple audiences using a - Book Creator Page or creator’s choices on an
from SpeakOut Jail repercussions to using our variety of digital environments and Empowered Voices Speech audience
project voices? media iii. justify opinions and ideas,
● Various visual art - Media literacy: Demonstrate using examples, explanations
including Banksy, awareness of media interpretations and terminology
iv. evaluate similarities and
Humans of NY of events and ideas [including digital
differences by connecting
photo series social media], Understand the impact features across and within
● Hyperbole and a of media representations and modes genres and texts.
Half blog of presentation
● Indigenous TikTok Criterion B: Organizing
● Loop short film, ii. organize opinions and ideas
Atypical TV show in a sustained, coherent and
● Various songs logical manner
iii. use referencing and
including Billie
formatting tools to create a
Holiday presentation style suitable to
the context and intention.

Criterion C: Producing Text

iii. select relevant details and
examples to develop ideas.

Criterion D: Using Language

i. use appropriate and varied
vocabulary, sentence structures
and forms of expression

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 MYP IB 10 Traditional Pathway Course Overview: Language and Literature, 2021-2022
ii. write and speak in a register
and style that serve the context
and intention
CC State Standards:
- Artists use written, visual, and oral
literacies to empower their own
identity. - Speakers are purposeful in the
delivery and presentation of their words
and actions in order to better convey
their overall message.
- It is our duty as listeners to evaluate
these intentions to fully grasp what they
are trying to say.
And the Verdict Is.. Inquiry Question: MYP Key Concepts: Communication, Formative Assessment: Objectives:
(Chantal) ● F: What makes an Perspective, Systems Pre-assessment, Practice Criterion B: Organizing: (Claim)
Serial argument persuasive? Claim-Evidence-Commentary ii. organize opinions and ideas
● C: How can we use MYP Related Concept: paragraphs, Mapping in a sustained, coherent and
logical manner
Text Used: elements of persuasion to Inconsistencies, Revision
● Serial Podcast: convince someone of our Global Context: Critical readers practice, Mini-lessons Criterion C: Producing Text:
Season 1 argument? understand that texts can function as Summative Assessment: (Evidence)
● Various data ● D: Should justice be social commentary. Argumentative Essay Iii. select relevant details and
sheets from determined by persuasive Fairness and Development - examples to develop ideas
The arguments? What are the consequences of our
common humanity? Criterion A: Analyzing:
Sentencing
Students will explore rights (Commentary)
Project and responsibilities; the
i. analyse the content,
● HBO relationship between
communities; sharing finite context, language, structure,
Documentary technique and style of text(s)
resources with other people
for Serial and with other living things; and the relationships among
● Bryan access to equal opportunities; texts
Stevenson peace and conflict resolution. iii. justify opinions and ideas,
Documentary using examples, explanations
ATL Skills:
(youtube) and terminology

Criterion D: Using Language

i. use appropriate and varied
vocabulary, sentence structures
and forms of expression

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Dystopian Unit (Jen) Inquiry Question 1: Which is Objectives:
more important, the
individual or society? ; Is
society necessary for survival?
Whole class novel Inquiry Question: What is the MYP Key Concept: Communities, Formative Assessment: Objectives:
(Emily) author’s message in this text change, systems -Reading logs -Knowing literary devices and
Lord of the Flies or and how does he achieve this -Independent mini-project how to use them effectively
Fahrenheit 451 message? How does this book Global Context: Identities and -Practice literary devices makes you a master of
reflect a dystopian society? In relationships (identify in text and create language
what ways is this book more examples) -Writing essays teaches us
fact than fiction? ATL Skills: Self-management, how to take big projects and
communication, thinking Summative Assessment: break them down into
-Literary Analysis Essay bite-sized chunks
The Taming of the Inquiry Question: How is MYP Key Concept: Identity Summative Assessment: Objectives:
Shrew comedy used as a tool to
William Shakespeare examine relationships and Global Context: Critical viewers read
comment upon social values? dramatic works to explore identity
and societal constructs.

Inquiry Question: How does MYP Key Concept: Identity, Culture Formative Assessments: Objectives:
the environment affect
perspective? Global Context: Critical readers Summative Assessment:
understand that environment (literal
and metaphorical) affects our
individual and societal identities.
Inquiry Question: MYP Key Concept: Summative Assessment:
Persuasive Business Global Context:
Letter

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