Personal Stories - The Wind Singer
Key Concepts - Connections Related Concepts - context, self-expression
Global Context - Identities and relationships Statement of Inquiry - Fictional worlds can help give us a new understanding of our own world.
Standard English Rubric for MYP Year 1 [These are the Criterion which will be assessed]
Ch 1-3
Introduction to Characters and Setting
- Judging ourselves and others - Click for PPT
- Look for the answers as you read Chapter 1.
An active and critical reader asks questions and discovers the answers. Note the questions below in your books and consider them as we read.
- What do I know about Aramanth and the main characters?
- What do I want to know about it?
DO YOU AGREE WITH THE VALUES THAT THE BOOK SHOWS US?
Chapter 1: Reality Vs Fantasy
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Chapter 2 Questions [Click here if you could not finish in class]
12th September- STOP HERE.
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Activity 1
Chapter 2 sees changes for many characters. Normally, we write a diary entry to share feelings when something has changes. Write a 200-250 word diary from the perspective of the following:
-Mumpo
-Dr. Batch
-Kess
-Bo
Activity 2
Dr. Batch is not your typical IB teacher. Create a poster to help Dr. Batch learn how to become a well-rounded IB learner. Use the attributes of the Learner Profile and give examples of how Dr. Batch can improve his teaching style.
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- Read pages 27 -29, Chapter 3. Draw a map of Aramanth from the description.
- Students imagine they are an official in Aramanth. Write a report to the Chief Examiner explaining Kestrel’s behaviour. [We will model how to write a report before students begin.] RESOURCE
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- After reading chapter 4, discuss how the Hath family support each other. + Class Discussion & Agreement
- Discuss the description of the Underworld in Chapter 5. Should this place exist? Why is it such a frightening place? + Class Discussion & Agreement
- Read Chapter 6. Write about what could happen next.